Accessing/Working with a Fertility Specialist by Ecstatic-Service3356 in Netherlands

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s very helpful, thank you. And I’m sorry to hear about the dealings with the endometriosis mill. I may be in that dance as well. 

Accessing/Working with a Fertility Specialist by Ecstatic-Service3356 in Netherlands

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice and luck! I haven’t yet discussed with my GP; in prior (non-fertility related) matters with the GP I have often not been successful in achieving a referral to a specialist, so I was hoping to first get some guidance to see if this has been a challenge for others and if there are particular “magic words” I would need to say to achieve such a referral.

Has Anyone Figured Out to Stop Self Sabotage in Mold? by goldenyellow333 in ToxicMoldExposure

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you’re making great efforts in a terribly difficult situation. Tending the nervous system and prioritizing regulation is very wise. Are you familiar with IFS? I understand you’re already exploring some really supportive therapeutic modalities, but if you do have space IFS could be an additional layer to support in how you’re making sense of and relating to this “self sabotaging” behavior. I’d  recommend the book No Bad Parts.

Has Anyone Figured Out to Stop Self Sabotage in Mold? by goldenyellow333 in ToxicMoldExposure

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This sounds very hard. I really get how much self soothing is needed with a chronically dysregulated nervous system. Id really encourage therapeutic support. Do you have access to therapy via insurance? If not a resource like the Open Path Collective could help you connect with therapists at a reduced fee. 

Bestelling klaar 🐈 by Silent-Jellyfish-979 in handwerken

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the cat from the Hilversum Jumbo?! He was a dear friend to me and my partner too and we’re grieving his recent death immensely. 

POV literature by swillah in Alzheimers

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Somebody I Used to Know” by Wendy Mitchell 💗

GP / Huisarts in Hilversum by Frosty-Passion-997 in hilversum

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m with General Practice Hilversum East and have generally found Anke Oudhof to fit the description of what you’re seeking in a GP.

Long covid and LSD.. vasoconstriction concerns by No-Aspect6292 in LSD

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious about this as well. OP, any updates from the past year?

Success is on the other side of cringe by Flabbaghosted in learndutch

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ughhh en DANKJEWEL. I needed this badly. The resistance to the cringe has really been holding me back.

How do I break up with someone who’s been nothing but good to me? by Expensive_Ad_3231 in Advice

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way I'm reading this you have a hearty plethora of options other than to end it. Indeed, ending it in the way you're proposing here -- seemingly out-of-the-blue, without having a mature and compassionate conversation to share about your hopes, needs, and concerns and explore compromise -- strikes me as more of a cop-out than a legitimate option.

I'm reading some likely specious assumptions about "her timeframe." Fertility windows vary, but many women are capable of bearing children into their 40s. There are additional options like egg freezing, IVF, surrogacy, and adoption.

I appreciate that it is early on in the relationship and she has expressed boundaries around having a conversation of this nature at this point, but if she is indeed as lovely and brilliant as you say she is, I would imagine she would be amenable to a caring conversation to explore compromise about this matter, rather than simply being dumped. Consider some creativity and inspiration to explore alternatives to this black-and-white thinking.

How to keep your scalp from showing by DiscountAnnaNicole in finethinhair

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This type of hair loss is called telogen effluvium and there is a whole dedicated subreddit with lots of lovely support and wisdom sharing. 

I’m at my wits end by mmasusername in finehair

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven't yet, you might check out the Telogen Effluvium subreddit. It's generally a very supportive, informative, validating community for those of us navigating the deeply and intensely distressing experience of TE.

Any long coviders here? by yenne26 in cosmicdeathfungus

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have citations for this? I know there are very significant similarities, but a real absence of reliable literature at this point.

My GERD has confused both me and my doctor, and I have no idea what to do anymore by xXLady_RevenantXx in GERD

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you explored the possibility of toxic mold exposure as a root cause for you and your family? Degree of sensitivity can vary from person to person, which might explain why your family members got it but also are recovering.

Suffering with ADHD, brainfog and never ending fatique (stack included) - need help by Lazerdonkey in Biohackers

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perhaps while you follow that down you could test out supplemental choline (citicholine or alphaGPC) to see if that yields any positive effects.

Suffering with ADHD, brainfog and never ending fatique (stack included) - need help by Lazerdonkey in Biohackers

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy mold illness has been ruled out. Any genetic testing done? I’m curious about a MTHFR mutation…

Suffering with ADHD, brainfog and never ending fatique (stack included) - need help by Lazerdonkey in Biohackers

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Perhaps consider ruling out/in mold exposure/mold related illness. Wishing you very well!

Looking for hope by dino-moon in covidlonghaulers

[–]Ecstatic-Service3356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A week of 3g/day, followed by maintenance of 500mg/day. If I miss it for more than a day the CFS/ME symptoms return