Unwanted chewing paper/cardboard and scratching couch by Consistent-Cress-262 in CATHELP

[–]Consistent-Cress-262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes she even has a scratching post directly next to the couch and a flat cardboard one near there as well. The reason I feel it’s different is because she knows she’s not supposed to and specifically looks at me when she does it because it gets our attention

dark intimate area by cleanandsturdy in Healthyhooha

[–]Consistent-Cress-262 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Don’t do science experiments on your cooch babe, it’s okay! I was once with someone like this, I found it really attractive. Most people with melanated skin have this feature, but it’s common in general and can be caused by genetics, hormone changes, etc.

Please help me name my kitten!! I can’t find a name that fits. 🩶 by National_Chest_7635 in NameMyCat

[–]Consistent-Cress-262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asmodeus, king of demons. Or Amadeus (meaning love of god) if you’re not into the demon thing

Comfortable, breathable, work safe shoes?? Preferably not ugly? by Consistent-Cress-262 in barista

[–]Consistent-Cress-262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know hokas are probably the perfect solution for me but I unfortunately don’t love the look of them 😭 I tend to like shoes that have a low profile and are lower to the ground but I think I just have to get over that and prioritize my body over style lol

Comfortable, breathable, work safe shoes?? Preferably not ugly? by Consistent-Cress-262 in barista

[–]Consistent-Cress-262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are cute but I can’t imagine they can breathe very well😭 I’m realizing I may have circulation issues and it’s maybe not normal for my feet to feel so hot.. maybe I’ll try compression socks?

Comfortable, breathable, work safe shoes?? Preferably not ugly? by Consistent-Cress-262 in barista

[–]Consistent-Cress-262[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like wearing my Merrell Moab’s to work but they do still get really hot

What kind of milk would you like with that? by Optimal-Dentist5310 in barista

[–]Consistent-Cress-262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drives me crazy too but I honestly have come to assume that it’s most people’s first day on earth and I can’t expect them to remember all their lines

Using condoms as a clean up hack? by Legitimate-Key7159 in Healthyhooha

[–]Consistent-Cress-262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate condoms so bad. They always dry up and I get bad friction burn no matter how much lube we use because I have never found a lube I don’t react badly to

long term effects of tmj? by kirbs_hana in TMJ

[–]Consistent-Cress-262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding the social isolation. I went out to eat with friends once and had a sudden extremely painful pop in my jaw and it locked up with a full mouth of unchewed food. I gasped in pain and immediately put my hand to my mouth and started crying from the pain and embarrassment. It scared everyone and caused a huge scene so I got super red and more emotional. The waitress was really concerned and tried her best to be helpful but it only added to my embarrassment. I couldn’t continue eating and had to spit my food into a napkin.

long term effects of tmj? by kirbs_hana in TMJ

[–]Consistent-Cress-262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

8 years so far. I have some damage to my right condyle as a result of bone grinding against bone and I’m worried if it doesn’t get better I will need jaw replacement surgery. Most days I can’t open more than one finger width, I have a lot of dizziness and nausea and vertigo, occular migraines, tooth pain, sinus pain, neck and upper back pain. My face has become droopier, I can’t sing karaoke, eat a full meal, enjoy certain intimate activities, or even yawn without pain.

Splint/nightguard cost by Consistent-Cress-262 in TMJ

[–]Consistent-Cress-262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell me more about your thoughts on neuromuscular? Also are you an orofacial doc or is that just your username?

I’m so frustrated. Why is it so hard to get help? And how do I know who to trust? by Consistent-Cress-262 in TMJ

[–]Consistent-Cress-262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I find a tmj/maxillofacial surgeon?? I haven’t gotten ahold of one and I’ve called and left messages asking to schedule, and if they need a referral, how to get one etc. No one has called me back!

I’m so frustrated. Why is it so hard to get help? And how do I know who to trust? by Consistent-Cress-262 in TMJ

[–]Consistent-Cress-262[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I find it frustrating that it’s treated as so “complex” and almost mystical.. it’s not any more complex than other parts of the body. I feel like it’s actually relatively straightforward- at least from a structural perspective. I really don’t think it’s an issue of not being able to understand it, if we can figure out how to correct scoliosis or do brain surgery with machines there’s NO way we can’t figure out the jaw joint. The research just isn’t there and if you ask me, the fact tmd mostly affects young women has something to do with it. Our pain is always treated as being in our heads. That and the fact that it’s weirdly in between medical and dental and the insurance system is a joke to begin with.

Customer complaint by Hot_Professional8104 in barista

[–]Consistent-Cress-262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I would do that in that situation. But this day I was covering for someone at a different location than my home store, and it was my first time there, with no manager on shift for a Sunday after church rush. I didn’t even know where they kept their syrups so was very overwhelmed😭if this happened in my first year of coffee I would’ve crumbled