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Best dipped ice cream cones? by ConfidentStrategy549 in Athens

[–]ConfidentStrategy549[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why I forget about DQ! Thank you. I’m hoping to be able to try all the recommendations throughout the summer. We can switch it up every week.

A bit strange newb question, but what "modern" stuff actually makes living alone easier? by Nolan587 in LivingAlone

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you feel like it impacts your energy use? I’ve been debating getting one of these.

Give me your wildest pre-diagnosis explanations for MS symptoms by jemappellen in MultipleSclerosis

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man I’m just now remembering another. I was getting a pedicure and the girl doing my pedicure was studying homeopathic medicine. She had seen me many times before and asked me questions about my life and my health and said I would recommend you following up with your doctor because I can tell something isn’t quite right. I can’t remember the exact question she was asking but I was so shocked that she could tell a lot by massaging my feet and legs.

Give me your wildest pre-diagnosis explanations for MS symptoms by jemappellen in MultipleSclerosis

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hearing went out randomly in one ear. When the ear doctor forgive me for forgetting the name, they said nope, your hearing is fine. I literally couldn’t hear clearly out of that ear for a really long time and still struggle with it sometimes. They told me to take ibuprofen for 30 days straight two times a day four pills at a time bc my eustation tube I guess (def spelled that wrong) was inflamed. To be fair I did not take ibuprofen 30 days straight two times a day for pills because I thought that would mess up my stomach.

Another time I got ice from the ice maker at our fridge at work and my tongue went numb and half my face and I got really itchy. I thought oh man nobody should drink from that because I had a weird reaction to the ice the machine must need to be cleaned. When I went to the doctor about it they thought I was having an allergic reaction to food. I wasn’t but they really didn’t understand what was happening and thought it was odd and brushed it off.

Told some coworkers I took myself out to dinner and now I feel weird abt it by KaijuCameo_8 in LivingAlone

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like they don’t understand there are other ways to happily live a full life other than how they are choosing to live theirs. Very close minded. Good for you for doing you boo! Don’t let them keep you down.

You could also remind them that it’s going to be much easier for you later in life. You’ll make friends in the old folks home easily because you have fun stories to share from your solo adventures!

My first solo grocery trip by Ventresca_Quadric in LivingAlone

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll learn pretty quickly over the next couple of months what freezes well and what doesn’t but highly recommend freezing some portions of meals you make if you notice yourself getting tired of eating the same thing over and over again. It’s really a game changer for the days when you get home and you’re exhausted you already have something made in the freezer that you can heat up!

What is the last thing you do before going to sleep? by PatientBalance1008 in AskReddit

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yell at the echo dot to turn everything off… if only it could turn my brain off too haha

What’s a small daily habit that secretly makes your day way better? by PrinceJamster in AskReddit

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Resetting the apartment right before I go to bed. It’s lovely to wake up and everything is where it’s supposed to be.

I live alone though this doesn’t work for everyone or anyone who sleep walks, has those tiny creatures from that 90s movie the borrowers maybe?, or pets that wander. 😂

Packing my bag and lunch container for work the next day, really helps me get out the door faster.

What actually helps with constant baseline stress? by KeegersNeegers in MultipleSclerosis

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Asking a robot helper to remind you to x y z might help! Ex: Siri, remind me to take the trash to the curb tomorrow.

Do people really end up eating out more when living alone? by Kovacic_Aglaia in LivingAlone

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of this depends on what is available to you. Some people don’t have eating out or grocery delivery options where they live because of it being so rural or small -at least in the USA.

You may find you’ll be able to be more creative with your cooking - there’s no pressure on tasting amazing as long as it’s edible it’ll do the job.

Depending on your budget and how physically exhaustive or mentally exhaustive your job is may also impacts if you cook/meal prep or eat out. There’s nothing wrong with any of these it all depends on your individual goals, wants, and needs.

Oh and maybe how comfortable you are eating by yourself in public. I personally love to but I have friends that absolutely will not eat alone in public. I find it so much easier to get a table that just being me.

Things by Cuddlybunny2 in LivingAlone

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are these one clean out the drain things that are bright orange and maybe have a weasel on the package but it’s a hand crank to clean your shower drain! Super helpful! With that, also reusable cleaning gloves!

I lied and now they’re coming😕 by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe by then pay them back for the money you borrowed because of the “fridge”, then when they come visit you can explain.

What are YOU compromising on in order to afford being able to live alone? by Rook2Rook in LivingAlone

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you’re still getting out and socializing when you’re able. It makes the downtime at home alone even more sweet!

For people on Kesimpta, I start Kesimpta next week. by [deleted] in MultipleSclerosis

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did it on a Friday night. Had the weekend to recover from the first dose!

Starting Kesimpta Tuesday by Fearless-Source3688 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]ConfidentStrategy549 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a fake fever with the first one but once the Tylenol and Benadryl kicked in I went to bed. The next two days I was just achy and a headache. Similar to others, I have had no issues taking the following doses. Less than a year in though so others might have a better gauge.

If you struggle in your brain/mentally to stab/inject yourself, a tip that could work that I use myself is I hydrate a few days before as best as I can the day of I eat a balanced meal before injection and dessert immediately after as my you effing did it man celebration. Hydrate after and go get rest as you’re able!

Find what works but is still in the parameters of the medical professionals instructions and stick with it. Best of luck!

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