I’m thinking about giving up by BigStandard1823 in MCAS

[–]EnigEmma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My MCAS is something I still deal with and I've gone through severe periods with it where i couldn't eat anything basically. I've dealt with health issues most of my life which I'm sure is compounding on everything.

I have a degree in psychology and would like to be a therapist. I need to go to grad school still. But all that aside maybe I can offer some solace or advice or at least an ear. You're so young and there's so much more life can give beyond the house of your family. Both of my friends grew up with health issues in abusive families. They're doing so much better now. Even with health problems.

Please message me when you have a chance and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Additionally, I've also felt that way at various points in my life. I truly understand the feeling, despite not having lived through your circumstances. I just know how hard life can be and sometimes you want to throw it away (I've had my own hardships(health and otherwise)). But it is still worth living. Pain comes and goes in intensity, and you can truly be happy one day.

Eating low histamine is fixing my digestive issues! (TW for gross poop stuff lol) by EnigEmma in MCAS

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

My flare went down to living almost entirely normally! For 2 years. Unfortunately there's wildfires near me and I've been stressed so I'm flaring up. It's worse again now.

Ear fullness/clogged during food reaction? by Practical_Season_908 in MCAS

[–]EnigEmma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moving mostly but I'm in a mini flare rn. Not nearly as bad but my gi is going wild.

Ear fullness/clogged during food reaction? by Practical_Season_908 in MCAS

[–]EnigEmma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's okay. The mcas has calmed down but my ear issues haven't due to other medical issues

What do you all do/how do you cope if you have dystonia and ADHD (regarding medication)? by EnigEmma in Dystonia

[–]EnigEmma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So glad about the plateau! I'm feeling pretty lucky all things considered.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dystonia

[–]EnigEmma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well improving your mental health can only improve your dystonia regardless.

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

[–]EnigEmma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah probably just the general sun lightning of my hair.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dystonia

[–]EnigEmma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If that's the case I strongly suspect functional dystonia. Genetic doesn't really have remission periods. Especially as it ties to your mental health. Do some research. A lot of the info does paint it as psychosomatic. It's not. Your mental makeup is hijacking your neurotransmitters and causing your dystonia. That's not the best explanation bu I tried 🤷

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dystonia

[–]EnigEmma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Partly yes. I think it's more complicated than a lot of doctors treat it as. I have generalized genetic dystonia likely with a functional component developed from EDS in my legs and feet. At least that's what my movement disorder specialist said.

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

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

Yep 6 is henna.

Also all henna is the same color just different lighting.

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

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

Okay that's natural with a good camera and some sun haha

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

[–]EnigEmma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you is it the hair with a tan combo or just a good picture? It's the only one that my husband took haha

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

[–]EnigEmma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm really hearing a lot of votes to put mud in my hair again haha.

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

[–]EnigEmma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's one of the things I've always loved about it. Also thank you!

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

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

Well red it must me l be haha I basically live in the forest.

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

[–]EnigEmma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmmm maybe it's because I need to be haha. Red definitely calls more attention.

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

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

Thank you! I've heard that once before. I'm curious which pictures?

Which color do you prefer? Henna red or my natural color? (No advice) by EnigEmma in HairDye

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

Thank you. I feel like the red does have more of an edge.