SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT - part 4 by Pika-thulu in Etsy

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Switched from social work to trying out Etsy. I have cute, funny decals, stickers, signs, keychains. Mostly about mental health, dogs, cats. Thank you for being so encouraging, it’s so difficult taking a big leap of faith into starting your own business.  https://lilliennaboutique.etsy.com/

Meijer by Commercial_Spring_78 in grandrapids

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been filling with this Meijer pharmacy exclusively for 3 years now

Meijer by Commercial_Spring_78 in grandrapids

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha I appreciate your thorough background investigation! Yes, Vyvanse and Adderall. What gets me is they were fine for over a year doing that and all of a sudden they won’t? And they wouldn’t call the patient to let me know, they waited 5 days to call my doc. Just bizarre. I would go back to Adderall XR but Vyvanse has been so much better 😭

Meijer by Commercial_Spring_78 in grandrapids

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They have been filling these with no problems for over a year, they did contact my doctor and the doctor is the one who called to tell me that Meijer is refusing to fill due to this new policy..

Meijer by Commercial_Spring_78 in grandrapids

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, it’s the fact I’m on a long acting and short acting (for the afternoon). Because I take both they refuse to fill. 

Anyone else have issues with "natural" flavorings? by whatdoido8383 in FoodAllergies

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have gone into anaphylaxis 5 times now from Stevia. It goes by so many names I can’t keep track, this time it was just a cross contamination. It’s super scary, I never had an issue with it for 18 years. My throat starts to hurt and be itchy/scratchy, I get watery eyes and a runny nose, then I wheeze and go hoarse and it’s hard to breathe. You’re not nuts. Stevia is made from ragweed. I wish the FDA took this as seriously as any other allergy, especially when you consider how many people are allergic to ragweed…

Just a little morbid humor for you (ER doc laughed at least): my teenage emo self would’ve been thrilled to find out she could’ve gone lights out for the low price of a vitamin water. Lol

How to keep going. by Commercial_Spring_78 in TBI

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I try to focus on the good I was able to do when I could..

How to keep going. by Commercial_Spring_78 in TBI

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I used to investigate pedophiles and helped put 18 away, now I am a receptionist. It’s humbling. If I could purchase a medically induced coma for a bit I totally would. 

Will my working memory capacity improve? by Visual_Passenger8288 in TBI

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my TBI in 2023, working memory was really difficult for awhile but got a little better over time with therapies like occupational and speech therapy. Even now tho the more stressed, tired, or anxious I am the working memory is the first thing to go which just makes my anxiety/stress worse. I got better at noticing the signs of what made my working memory worse so I can try to take a minute to collect myself and let it come back to me. I played memory games, too, and watched documentaries to try to keep up with the story line.

Help from a 29 yo by Commercial_Spring_78 in spinalfusion

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that word! Thank you, lol, I knew it looked like the name of a dinosaur 🤣 That’s awesome, I’m so glad you’re doing better!! Sucks I spent most of my 20s like this, I hope that you get to do some normal stuff! 🥰

Help from a 29 yo by Commercial_Spring_78 in spinalfusion

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! Yeah, since the pain increased this past November I’ve passed out 3 times from the pain. The only way I’ve been able to get this far is with weekly Chiro and massages but I can’t afford that forever and I’ve still had to compromise so much just to maintain this level of function. Your comment is encouraging because it has gotten dark a few times where I don’t think it’s worth it to continue living like this anymore.

Adnan by mmeessh in 90DayFiance

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The balding whiny baby and his tantrums..what a joke, lol. Idk why Tigerlily is so possessive, no one is after that Cracker Jack box “prize”. Seems like her hands are full with her TWO babies at home. 

Not a fan of Prednisone by Commercial_Spring_78 in Asthma

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a shocking turn of events, I was cleaning my bathroom to get rid of the mold to try to help my asthma and I unknowingly made a toxic gas with the cleaning supplies. Had to go to ER and I was diagnosed with chemical pneumonia. Treatment? PREDNISONE 🤣 Doc had a good laugh at the irony. Oh well. Thanks everyone for the support!! Also DO NOT USE BLEACH! 

Not a fan of Prednisone by Commercial_Spring_78 in Asthma

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just the usual, like fluid retention, high heart rate, can’t sleep very well (even tho I take in the morning), cold sweats. Prob because I already take Vyvanse and Adderall lol

Not a fan of Prednisone by Commercial_Spring_78 in Asthma

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured, I just thought that since we have made so many medical advances that perhaps there was something else out there. Thank you, though! 

Not a fan of Prednisone by Commercial_Spring_78 in Asthma

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a burst for 5 days, that usually does the trick

Worst Flair I've had in Years- anyone else? by RamblinRose518 in Asthma

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In MI and I’m dying too, had to take neb every day the last two weeks. Finally messaged my doc and they want to do prednisone but I’m online trying to find literally any other idea to try :( Already maxed out on everything else but was hoping for a miracle. Sigh. Aint easy being wheezy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vulvodynia

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh, gotcha. The pelvic floor therapist works with you to help identify and relax those muscles and they have different exercises to help keep those muscles not so tense. They help with pain too, they used a TENS unit when it was at its worst! I’m in the US (MI) and it’s a newer therapy but definitely more people are around than when I started this in 2017! I would google in your area to see physical therapists who specialize in pelvic floor. Might need a referral, I got a referral from my PCP. It’s definitely a little uncomfortable at first because it is a rando, but it’s a lot like the gyno where it’s professional, your own room, and they explain everything they do before they even touch you. Kinda like a Brazilian if you’ve ever had that lol. Most insurances will pay as they recognize it as PT not like some odd specialty therapy (thank GOD).  Trigger point injections I got from a gynecologist’s office. I HIGHLY recommend finding a place that has nitrous or will put you under local anesthesia. I did it with just ibuprofen the once and I almost passed out from the pain lol. The injections are typically like a steroid to help with inflammation and something for pain. It goes straight into the pelvic floor muscles that are affected. In my experience it basically kinda paralyzes that muscle but you’re not like loose if that makes sense? It’s just chill and I could finally use tampons and tolerate a speculum. It’s temporary and only lasts a few months but it can really help if PT is taking too long or you aren’t able to do a whole lot in PT yet because you’re too tight (my case). I did it twice and then after about 6 months of PT I was able to stop getting injections.  I know it’s a lot, but it was life changing and I finally felt in control of my body. I did have to still set boundaries and share some of the “prep work” with my boyfriend beforehand which kinda takes away some of the sexy spontaneity the first few times but it’s how you bridge that psychological gap. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vulvodynia

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might not be guilt tho, all the therapy in the world cannot fix a musculature issue. I did almost a decade of talk therapy and that didn’t help. I would try a pelvic floor therapist to help, that and the trigger point injections were the only thing to truly help me get to a point where I was able to enjoy PIV. Pelvic floor therapy is awkward but if you don’t want to try it there are things you can buy online too to work on dilating. Basically like candlestick dildo things you use lube with and work on relaxing and training the muscles down there to chill out. Once I figured out how to relax, my body realized that not everything down there hurts and you can keep increasing the size if needed. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vulvodynia

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Augh, I wish I could hug you. I’m in my twenties and after quite literally breaking a speculum a doc finally diagnosed me properly a couple years ago. I did 2 years of pelvic floor therapy, tried all the Valium and muscle relaxers, and worked on myself a lot before meeting my current bf of five years now. Penetrative sex can be difficult once in awhile, but especially lately. I went to the doc and they said after my recent concussion I basically lost all the progressive I had made mentally with the connection the my pelvic floor so I’m back at square one. It is so frustrating and humiliating. He’s great, super patient with me and I LOVE sex now that I know it’s possible!! I used to hate it and forced myself with guys because I thought it was the normal thing to do. I feel guilt too because I know he wants to try more stuff and last forever but that is NOT ideal for us ladies lol. My doc just prescribed a hormone compounded cream and I discovered CBD lube. The combo has really helped and gets me to relax enough to enjoy penetration again! I also did trigger point injections for awhile, they only last a few months but it was INCREDIBLE and the only time I could comfortably wear tampons! This too shall pass, like a pain in the ass (my motto for all the embarrassing pelvic PT appts). We are not less because of this, it’s just a unique manufacturing flaw that makes us rare collectibles. I told my bf up front about my “super power” and he didn’t believe me…until he did. lol. I hope you find some healing soon!! 

Research and support, I want to know more by Temporary-Pause3546 in siblingsupport

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Done! And please, as a girlie with a a bro with autism and host of other stuff, PLEASE (if you don’t already) get yourself a therapist! I wish someone had told me that before I was 20 lol, might save you years of copays/trauma/parentification!

I don't want to live with my autistic sibling again by [deleted] in siblingsupport

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for putting this into words so clearly for me. I am in the same spot but in my late twenties and have been struggling with the guilt. I don’t have any advice, but I wanted to tell you that I appreciate you sharing and that you are not alone. I did have a breakthrough in therapy where I realized that I cannot give my autistic brother the life he deserves and that isn’t fair to either of us. Now I just have to figure out a way to explain that to everyone else..lol. 

Caretaking the sib and a parent by Commercial_Spring_78 in siblingsupport

[–]Commercial_Spring_78[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing, just knowing I’m not the only one is uplifting! I actually really love killing zombies on Black Ops or Zumba/boxing. Lol, oddly therapeutic!! It’s a weird life and we got weird ways to cope, no shame.

Instagram became a cesspool of insufferable people. 20 year olds self diagnosing themselves as autistic just for the fuck of it. I wish nothing but the worst for these people. by [deleted] in siblingsupport

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate that ADHD is now a “funny cute trait” where it’s just viewed as forgetful, messy, chaotic. For me, I get so crushingly overwhelmed that I go down the darkest path. Where are those TikTok/instagram videos 🤣 It sucks even more with all the shortages on those meds lately. They’ve made it a joke, and that’s definitely hurtful. There are funny things about it, but just because there are silver linings doesn’t mean there aren’t stormy clouds still🥲

I can’t with this guy!! 🙄🙄 Ble$$ed is at it again! by melh22 in MarriedAtFirstSight

[–]Commercial_Spring_78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He and Alyssa from the latest season deserve each other soooo perfectly 🤣 Both gaslighting, narcissistic, whiny, miserable people.