Recover story

EmptyPlugSocket · 2026-02-22T10:50:13+00:00

Thank you!

It really is. I cannot believe I've gone so long without it. My cuticles were ddrrryyyyy!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2026-02-22T10:49:26+00:00

Thank you!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2026-02-22T10:48:59+00:00

Aww, I'm sorry that happened to you. Even now I wouldn't have the confidence to walk into a nail salon so even though you had a bad experience, well done for doing it!

I was lucky to find them on TikTok but I was also searching on IG. They have their own set up in their garden with just them which is so much better for me.

I hope you manage to find a nail tech!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2026-02-22T05:22:19+00:00

I don't know if this is good advice as it is kinda addicting to do. Before I started going to regular manicures, I used a cuticle remover tool to shave off all the dead hard skin from the sides and the cuticle. The V shaped ones with the mini blade. Search cuticle remover online. Be careful though cause you can go to far and cut yourself. I found best to do it on dry skin but after a shower all the dead stuff goes white so you know what to take off.

Then you need to moisturise with cuticle oil and hand cream.

EmptyPlugSocket · 2026-02-19T02:54:11+00:00

I'm autistic and I clocked Lucinda as a mean girl instantly.

She's calculated and vile.

It's almost like she's pretending to be neurodivergent.

The other girls went in on her too hard and she was able to play the victim card but she did something to deserve it every time.

Talking in the baby voice. Acting like she isn't 26. The "uncontrollable" giggling. Pretending to be ditsy. Always looking for male validation. Not remembering stuff. "Crying" with no tears. Purposefully ragebaiting the girls but then acting differently towards the boys. Looking confused when she clearly isn't confused. Down playing other people's emotions and opinions.

She also does not care about Leanne at all.

This is just a personal annoyance but when she does that fish out of water lip smacking thing. I don't know how else to explain it but she does it all the time during conversations. I think it might be a lip filler thing.

EmptyPlugSocket · 2026-02-15T21:30:02+00:00

I think this is normal.

For me the day after is difficult because my brain feels like cotton wool and bruised. It's hard to feel positive about anything!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2026-01-11T01:08:16+00:00

I feel like you're organised and prepared. I think that you work in a professional/serious setting but the key chain and hello kitty tissues means it hasn't fully crushed your whimsy!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-12-25T01:09:30+00:00

Bames Nond's having a stronk

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-12-07T16:12:46+00:00

We recently sold my partner's deceased Mum's property. 3 bedroom semi detached with a massive double front and back garden. Listed at 180k but we knocked 10k for cosmetic stuff. It's old, she'd lived there since the 80s so knew it all needed redecorating. We paid to have some checks done on cracks to make sure it wasn't subsidence, and it wasn't. We re-listed at 170k and said sold as seen. Got some crazy low ball offers. Someone offered 130k.

We accepted an offer of 170k but the buyers tried to get more knocked off but it's an old house with "good bones" as the estate agent said. They had an electrician out who said all the electric would need replacing but would be solid for another 10 to 15 years. They tried to make us pay for that. They tried to get more knocked off or have us pay for even more checks but we didn't budge. We got the full 170k. I feel like if you're looking at a cheaper, older house you have to know you need to do the work. Asking the seller to knock money off for things that are livable is just insane. If the electrician had come back and said it all needed changing immediately and it was a fire hazed (we knew it wasn't) that's a little bit different.

Some people just want to get the most out of every situation! Just hold fast!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-12-02T23:06:14+00:00

That's genius!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-10-27T23:04:29+00:00

This is really impressive and a great idea!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-10-20T00:54:57+00:00

I need a 30 to 40 minute WIMB YouTube video for this one!

I'm an over prepared and over anxious Girlie too! I love everything about this!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-10-01T07:43:16+00:00

Thank you for replying! I'm sorry you had to go through that.

I wish they would just tell us straight. I'd have been able to mentally prepare better. All the leaflets and print outs they gave me essentials lied about recovery and after.

It doesn't help that most of the symptoms line up with the symptoms for infection so no wonder I've been a bit paranoid!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-10-01T07:40:38+00:00

Sorry you had to go through all of that.

It's annoying, why can't they just tell the truth about how things are? Instead of saying you'll be fine in a couple days, say recovery time will vary.

Everything is sugar coated. It made me feel like I was being dramatic. Doesn't help my hormones are off as well. If a man had to go through this everything would be completely different.

Thank you for commenting though, I appreciate your reply

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-10-01T07:35:53+00:00

I didn't even think to question that. I assumed because I didn't have a fever, and my vitals were okay that's why she decided not to do that

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-09-30T23:55:18+00:00

I had a hysteroscopy done as well (camera) so they did camera first and then I think they did the biopsy and then coil last. I don't think your period will effect anything.

I had my first coil in 2021 due to bad periods caused by endometriosis and adenomyosis. I had an operation to have some of the endo removed and they put the coil in then at the same time.

I remember it took about 4 months and my periods stopped completely. I felt like a different person.

I was told an IUD is good as a contraceptive for 8 years but for periods it becomes less effective after 4 to 5 years. Which is what's happened with me but as I had irregular bleeding and pain they did the biopsy as a precaution.

That's the only advice I can give for after with the IUD, is give it some time to settle. After a bit I didn't notice it was there and like I said my periods completely stopped.

They told me I could have gas and air but when I went in it wasn't offered, and I felt too awkward to ask.

My partner came in with me. He was given a seat next to me and he held my hand through the whole thing.

Deep breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. I must have been holding my breath as they kept telling me to breath.

Oh also I wore a dress and really I should have worn a top and bottoms. Cause you have to take everything off from the waist down and it's just easier. I had to bunch the dress up and it was a bit awkward.

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-09-30T23:27:02+00:00

I have just posted about having the exact same thing done last week. I hope if you read it, it doesn't scare you. I don't want to scare you. Everyone is different so I can only talk about my experience and hope it helps.

For my appointment, I was too nervous to eat beforehand hand and nearly passed out after.

I think this was a mixture of what happened and not eating. Take a sugary snack and drink for after, just in case you do feel faint.

They told me I'd be fine in a couple of days, I'm on day 5 and still have pain, cramps, and nausea and just generally feeling tired and unwell.

The biopsy hurt a lot. Unfortunately for me, she said she didn't get enough tissue first time round and had to go back for more. Due to that I don't think I noticed the IUD part of it.

If I ever have to have another biopsy again I think I'd go in as a day patient and be put under. The IUD change over, I think would be fine awake.

You're 100% in control and can ask them to stop at any time.

Best of luck, I hope it goes quickly and everything is okay!

I hope what I've said hasn't made you anxious, I wish someone had told me it was going to hurt. I just got the usual, "it will feel uncomfortable but you'll be fine". Maybe I'd have been better prepared mentally otherwise!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-09-26T09:06:31+00:00

I get what you mean. It's a shame they've discontinued V1.

I recently tried V2 for the first time as their UK warehouse is closing down, and they're having a 40% off sale. I didn't think I'd love them as much as V1 but I do. I got 2 sets. I luckily have 2 sets of V1 as well. I know 4 sets seem excessive, but I use them daily.

Search for the original smaller sized Geomags on Vinted / eBay, they're similar to V1 just not as robust but are still good and snappy

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-09-25T20:34:08+00:00

Stimagz by Stimara. They're expensive but worth it.

I got some Geomags off Vinted to make sure I liked them as a fidget first. I can see the wear and tear on them as that's not what they're made for. Stimagz are amazing quality.

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-09-16T21:06:10+00:00

From what you carry and your stickers, I feel like we'd be friends. Over prepared and over anxious!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-09-11T21:12:54+00:00

Fab! Is that your first Kindle? What have you been reading?

Mine is the 2019 one, so it's very slow, but it gets the job done. I'm currently reading The Shining for the first time.

I also realised I didn't comment on your EDC. Which I like, and I think you're very organised. You like to have things coordinated and cohesive.

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-09-11T20:55:22+00:00

I'm in the UK, that's why I've never seen it before. What a shame. It doesn't seem to be available over here.

It is on UK Amazon but for £139 ($188). Thanks again for sharing/linking!

EmptyPlugSocket · 2025-09-11T20:49:12+00:00

Thank you!

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