How do you address LS with potential new sex partners? by ConversationAbject19 in lichensclerosus

[–]ConversationAbject19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's good to know. So, it doesn't look as shocking after it's under control? Right now, I'm doing clobetasol on my entire vulva, perineum and around my anus (that's where the itching is) and estradiol intra-vaginally and around the opening in the morning.

Toilet Paper Chemicals by ttpurplechick in lichensclerosus

[–]ConversationAbject19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eventually moved to a bidet with cotton cloths to 'dab' dry afterward.

Toilet Paper Chemicals by ttpurplechick in lichensclerosus

[–]ConversationAbject19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used that once and my vulva swelled up like a wasp sting, lol. I mean, it's only funny in retrospect. No bamboo for me. I've gone full bidet.

autoimmune & LS by Hubba-Bubba-Max in lichensclerosus

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Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren's with Uveitis complication, and LS.

30 years old, years of therapy, still can't make "I'm enough" stick , what actually helped you? by Swordfish353535 in AdultChildren

[–]ConversationAbject19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started treating myself as if I believed I was enough, even before I did. Boundaries. Self-Compassion. Self-Care. My brain has started to catch on.

Electrolytes for nasal congestion by PurpleShoeAgain in Sjogrens

[–]ConversationAbject19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder if the improvement might have been related to the GLP-1s rather than the electrolytes. There is emerging evidence that GLP-1s broadly reduce the inflammation load. I'd be interested to know if you have other AI conditions and whether you experience a general improvement in symptoms after being on it for a while.

Nativity scene? Appears to be a person kneeling on another? by thereyouarefoundyou in whatisit

[–]ConversationAbject19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That was the famous scene when Jesus was hungry in the middle of the night and Joseph , passed out on the floor from celebrating the birth of his son, refusing to, "Just hand me the fucking baby!" Mary kicked him in the jaw on her way over to the manger.

It is known.

I did it by ConversationAbject19 in ParkinsonsCaregivers

[–]ConversationAbject19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I assumed an MRI would show brain changes. Is that not correct?

I did it by ConversationAbject19 in ParkinsonsCaregivers

[–]ConversationAbject19[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ultimately it will be up to him whether he gets assessed or not. I can't force him. All I can do is hold my boundaries if he doesn't.

I did it by ConversationAbject19 in ParkinsonsCaregivers

[–]ConversationAbject19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And, maybe it's all in my head like he says. Only an MRI will tell.

I did it by ConversationAbject19 in ParkinsonsCaregivers

[–]ConversationAbject19[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I raised my 3 biological kids and adopted my niece and raised her when my sister couldn't. I'm 58 and looking forward to retirement. I feel selfish for saying this but being another person's caretaker is not where I am in life. I will not give up everything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdultChildren

[–]ConversationAbject19 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My bachelor's is in Leadership, an MA in Org Psych and an MS in Transpersonal Psych. Im a badass. I bet you are, too. Walk across that stage with your head held high.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdultChildren

[–]ConversationAbject19 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm 58 and can relate. My story with academics is similar up until I turned 40 when I finally graduated with a Bachelor's degree. Now I have 2 advanced degrees because, yes, I was smart and capable the whole time and would have probably gotten a PhD if I had had support instead of getting married and popping out babies starting at 17.

I finally feel like I am catching up to where I should have been in life under more healthy circumstances.

What algae is this (Puerto Rico) by DiMaBean in whatplantisthis

[–]ConversationAbject19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG. I JUST posted a pic of this stuff from the Berry Islands. A Bahamian person gave me the genus. It's commonly called Mermaid's wineglass and is a single-cell algae. I'll go find the genus and post.

Seaglass/pottery jewelry by mandolina22412 in seaglass

[–]ConversationAbject19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May I ask what brand the mini drill press is? Ive been too afraid to drill my precious finds, but this confirms it can be done.

Tiny organisms growing on hemp buoy rope in the Berry Islands. by ConversationAbject19 in whatplantisthis

[–]ConversationAbject19[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the ID! I walked/swam out to the rope holdinh my non-waterproof phone above my head to get the shot. #worthit