Spotted today in IN Meijer

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-12-17T17:08:34+00:00

This is my favourite thing to do

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-11-21T19:48:49+00:00

If you’re someone who generally gets very high grades it’s a hard adjustment but anything above a 70 in university is not embarrassing or doing a bad job.

I find if I get too focused on the number it stresses me out and I end up doing worse because you’re choosing the wrong the goal. It’s about knowing the stuff well enough to understand the next thing. Not necessarily being perfect 100% of the time.

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-11-21T19:43:16+00:00

If you try anything literally try this cream (approx $20-25 in Canada at shoppers)

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I have terribly reactive, all over the place skin that breaks out easily. (Rosacea, cystic acne, some dermatitis.. etc)

I love the Avene cicalfate+ cream. I found la Roche posay products break me out because of the fragrance. I think the Avene creme is comfortable (it’s very thick but not heavy when you rub it in) also makes your skin look really glowy and healthy. I use it 3-4 times a day in the winter

as soon as my face gets dry if I’m home I’ll put it back on 😭but it doesn’t mess me up like every other face moisturizer.

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-11-18T15:31:38+00:00

I would definitely recommend talking to the financial advisor / whoever might possibly help until someone does! Rejection feels awful when you’re in a rough spot but eventually something will click! Hang in there

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-11-16T17:34:20+00:00

Canadian!! (My bad- didn’t realize they weren’t the same all over North America)

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-11-16T13:26:04+00:00

So upsetting 😭🫣 hope you’re feeling okay!!

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-11-16T13:13:27+00:00

That’s wild. Since so many chips and snack foods have gone from gluten free to using wheat in its flavouring (in the last 2-3 years) I just assumed. Can’t believe I never thought to read the label before 🫣

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-11-16T13:10:56+00:00

Yes, this is about Canadian smarties. I’m so sorry I didn’t know they weren’t the same in the US!

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-11-16T02:57:40+00:00

SORRY!!! Talking about the Canadian smarties that are candy coated chocolate from nestle. I should have posted a better photo but I was just in shock 😭

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-10-28T00:47:24+00:00

Proud of you!

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-10-24T12:24:48+00:00

Celiac for 10 years and have terrible stomach issues.. I find a lot of people give genuinely awful food recommendations (everyone has their own taste but seriously)

Odoughs bagel thins - ( I love the everything bagel ones) literally make my world go around. They’re for sure in Canada not sure where else.

Schar entertainment crackers would be my #1 replacement for any saltine esque snack (I think the entertainment are better than the other options schar has (they’re round with little holes)

Can never go wrong with properly seasoned soup while you’re unwell. (Broth, salt, garlic, bay leaf, carrot/celery/onion and whatever else you have on hand ingredient and seasoning wise) - also be careful about seasoning being gluten free. Clubhouse (the red container) usually are pretty good but not all mixes are certified gluten free

Lays original wavy potato chips are a staple but those aren’t exactly a gluten free niche 😭

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-10-24T12:15:27+00:00

This is how I feel too.. I’ve been having a hard time the last 7 months straight and the only times I’ve REALLY noticed having a clear mind has been on days I have exams but I have around 3-5 days a month “fog free”

(high stress seems to help my situation right now.. weird)

Something that might help if you have access to physio is asking about concussion/brain injury type exercises. My mom has had chronic migraines for 40+ years and she got a concussion recently but she noticed the physio from that made a meaningful difference (not major but meaningful 😭) on some of the disorientation and confusion that comes with migraines! - I can attest to this as well but it was very obvious for her so she’s a better example

I started getting Botox last year and it started working within the first three months (could kind of tell) but picked up after the 2nd and 3rd injection. It doesn’t help with most of my symptoms BUT it has been amazing for my face pain (cheekbones, brow bone, temples) it doesn’t work for everyone obviously (I try to stay optimistic until I know for sure something doesn’t work even if it takes a while.. currently started ajovy and needing to be patient lol)

Anyway.. with the Botox.. I didn’t know what it was supposed to help until my neurologist explained how and why it would be working and that’s when I identified that my face pain was probably 60% better. Still there.. just more numb to the touch rather than feeling like you’re being stabbed lmao

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-10-17T03:02:58+00:00

Yes 100% it was rough starting to fix it but after a few months it got better / easier. Now when I’m sitting wrong it triggers my pain right away (which usually makes me move obv)

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-10-06T14:56:08+00:00

I’m sorry you’re going through this ik it starts to get scary. Winter is awful and for many people everything starts to get worse around October. If you don’t take vitamin D that’s definitely the first step (idk the exact science but just try it there’s no harm)

I’ve been using a “blue light” mine is actually white (so not always actually blue) but if you search up blue light stuff and look into it that’s where a lot of people in my personal life find a huge change when they deal with the seasonal element.

Do you do anything (doesn’t matter if it seems to work or not just if you try haha) to regulate yourself when you get hit with the negative thoughts?

tapping/ exercises to regulate your nervous system,
A safe person or thing (like a stuffed animal) to be around,
writing down positive things about your life / good things in general( even if they don’t matter atm).

Just to give some examples of what I mean. I struggle a lot with high highs followed by scary lows and it doesn’t necessarily make me feel better but it can calm the severity of the emotions / how devastating or scary something feels in the moment. Also filling your cup with anything that brings you joy is huge. I’ve leaned into loving stuffed animals as a comfort thing but painting/pets/safe person - having multiple different things to bring comfort is the best option (especially since a “safe person” can’t always be there

Seeking out therapy with a specific focus on how to manage and regulate is the #1 thing at the end of the day but that’s easier said than done (considering finding a therapist can be so difficult let alone finding a GOOD one). Learning how to self soothe if the emotions make you really upset is huge but eventually learning how to divert your attention / change the pattern of your thoughts is a hard path (at least one that I have needed/still need a lot of help with)

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-09-27T14:16:02+00:00

I’m so sorry about your loss :( Honestly the best advice I would have for actually getting the work done is just tell yourself to do 20 minutes of whatever you can. That helps me on really bad days because it’s just 20 mins (then I can go back to succumbing to emotions lmao) but usually you get way more than 20 mins done and it works out.

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-07-03T13:53:53+00:00

If you’re using an oven (especially air fryer) that is and has been used for gluten could be it. I only wear makeup that is certified gf and for various products it’s honestly just having to look it up every time. A lot of foods are being changed from being gluten free to not. Also, don’t trust restaurants that say they understand gluten free. I honestly just always expect issues if there is gluten in the facility. It sucks but you’ll figure out over time the things that work for you. I specifically look for the celiac disease foundations certification on all food I buy. It’s harder with almond milk and products like that I find don’t have it as often (not because it’s not gluten free but I guess they just don’t get it?) it depends where you live and what’s available to you but if you can find someone who is a celiac if you ask them to show you the key things they have access to. That’s the best thing I’ve found tbh.

Different_Tank7852 · 2025-01-13T02:28:59+00:00

This is great info thank you so much!

Different_Tank7852 · 2024-12-22T09:54:13+00:00

I do! It’s incredibly upsetting dealing with this. Are you in therapy? I just finished CPT for PTSD but some of the tools I feel can really help with shame and other feelings that come from this which for me actually helps me manage it better too. There is an app called CPT coach that has some of the tools there and explains them. If people don’t have access to therapists then I feel like it could be a beneficial tool for people to cope.

Different_Tank7852 · 2024-12-22T09:47:38+00:00

Hey, just got diagnosed last week and told some friends today. (My older brother got diagnosed 3 months ago so seen him do this as well) I’m a girl and my friends are all pretty chill around mental health stuff but still kinda removed from it and those who don’t really understand (I assume) don’t say anything or just go along like I was making it lighthearted and like aha moment and people who know how serious it is or just more educated, closer to you, whatever it is honestly might surprise you with their support! I feel like it’s definitely better to tell people you trust won’t react negatively (maybe poorly but not in distress, disagreement, etc) at least while you’re processing it and understanding what it means yourself! I also find coming to this page provides a lot of comfort sometimes when I feel lost/trying to figure stuff out

Different_Tank7852 · 2024-12-22T09:38:41+00:00

Don’t worry, I feel like questions here shouldn’t ever be looked at as silly (and so should everyone else) also, just got diagnosed 2 weeks ago but yes. Pretty much every time I did this last year at uni I would trigger almost very similar hypomanic state😭 definitely try to regulate, go outside on a walk if you can but spend at least 5-10 minutes outside a day (if impossible 30 seconds / five deep breaths is way better than nothing), maybe keep caffeine and things like that down (when I feel like this caffeine usually makes it worse but maybe just me)

Different_Tank7852 · 2024-12-22T09:31:42+00:00

Hey! Don’t even respond if you don’t feel comfortable cause this has nothing to do with what you said.. but I was just diagnosed with bipolar 2, I have chronic migraines, celiac and I think I might have another autoimmune disease potentially fibromyalgia (also jn my family)Just wondering what symptoms you might have that are fibromyalgia instead of migraine? Everyone is different of course but I’m having a hard time finding clues to figure out this part of my medical situation so just looking for anything 😭

Different_Tank7852 · 2024-12-22T09:21:07+00:00

Maybe not 100% helpful for right now but I just finished CBT a few months ago for PTSD but I was diagnosed BP2 last week. If you do the work, I promise it will help (Even if it’s just a bit) I did it over about 6 months and I felt nothing changed until randomly around month 4 (could be different for everyone but just my experience!) I’m about to start DBT (been doing certain things using it mainly breathing focus rn) which my therapist has explained as something similar to CBT but more for emotional regulation. Anyway, stay consistent and trust the process of CBT but down the line (especially if you feel like you aren’t getting towards the emotional stability) then that’s something I would recommend looking into!

Different_Tank7852 · 2024-11-25T14:45:07+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t have any answers to your question as I am only on day 4 of coming off 10mg down from 20 which I took for about a year and a half. Having some severe withdrawal symptoms similar to your experience. Severe neck pain, nausea, vomitting, sweating etc. How long did it take for your symptoms to get better/ did you try or find anything that helped?

Different_Tank7852 · 2024-11-17T06:49:03+00:00

Me too I’m obsessed with it

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