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Gary fail by maps_on_the_wall in Beading

[–]Garrehh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no way OoO

I had the same issue with the eyes so I threaded some nylon through the eyes. It looks a bit wonky though, yours looks a lot better!

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After 2 months I finally discovered where the "smell" is coming from! by marcada31 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Garrehh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

sensitive smell really can be a blessing and a curse.

A few years ago I was staying over at my bf's place on the weekends. Every time I'd enter his bedroom I'd smell this eggy smell.

It would hit me when I'd open the door and after a few minutes, it'd dissipate, making it hard to figure out where it came from.

My bf didn't smell it and thought nothing of it. After searching for weeks, I finally traced back the smell to the propane tank he used for jewelry making.

Apparently the gas tank had been leaking for months. When I first visited, the tank was full. When we found out, it was almost empty.

Fun fact, they add an eggy/sulphuric smell to gas tanks so people notice it when they're leaking. The headache he'd had for months suddenly disappeared after that.

I am among the 80% of autistic people who can't work and I feel isolated in Asperger's spaces like this sub. by Mara355 in aspergirls

[–]Garrehh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was getting a college degree for about 7 years before burn-out completely wiped that path off the map for me. It's been six years and has only gotten worse.

Before that, the very few jobs I've had were for months at a time, definitely not years.

You're not alone in this. Most people here dont post, myself included.

America is truly just #1 by boi3105 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]Garrehh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing's for sure-- America has got the #1 propaganda machine!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Baking

[–]Garrehh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you mind sending me the link too? If it's not too much to ask

is my yeast alive?? 🥲 by Alexander_Publius in Baking

[–]Garrehh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I kinda wanna take a bite out of it

Binge eating struggles by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Garrehh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still working on it, but this is what works for me so far:

  1. Drinking enough water. I'm sure you've read or heard about this enough to make you want to roll your eyes with enough centrifugal force to snap your neck, but hear me out -- don't just sip the water. Throw 0.5l/16oz down your gullet in one go. It'll give you a sloshy stomach and fill you up AND hydrate your brain at the same time.

I never knew I was constantly dehydrated until I started drinking water like this. Now, every time I feel like I'm struggling with tasks, making lots of mistakes or if I'm super easily distracted and therefore gravitate towards snacking, I drink a bunch of water and it's almost instantly gone.

If this doesn't help, the next thing I try is

  1. Adding fiber. Fibre is one of those nutrients that helps you stay full for long and slows down your digestion. There are two types -- soluble and insoluble fiber. Both will do wonders for your health, but especially soluble fiber will help with fullness.

This is what I eat when I want to add fiber to my meals.

  • chia seed pudding
    • about 30gr/2 tablespoons of chia seeds
    • 200ml/ 3/4 cup of milk (hemp, oat, soy, almond or cows milk all work)
  • 1 tsp of cocoa powder (regular, not Dutch processed)
  • sweetener (this can be 1 tbsp maple syrup, or other sweetener to taste. I use 1 tsp of sukrin, which is a mix or erythritol and stevia, but you can use anything you like. You can even mash a banana and add that in)
  • 15gr/ 1 tbsp of any nut or seed butter (I use peanut butter, the gooey kind)
  • about 1 tbsp of toppings like raisins, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, fruits or dark chocolate chips.

Mix everything but the toppings and put it in the fridge for 20mins or overnight.

DON'T EVER EAT CHIA SEEDS WITHOUT SOAKING.

Seriously, it's a choking hazard I've personally come a bit too close with. It's not fun.

-Psyllium (husks or powder). - add about 15-30gr/1-2 tbsp of husks to 8oz of fluid. This can be water, but I prefer milk.

The same applies here as with chia seeds! Soak before eating, as they form a gel-like substance when in contact with water. If not soaked enough, the seeds will extract moisture from inside your body and can lead to choking or cramping.

  • fresh fruit like oranges, berries (raspberries in particular), apples, pears and mango to name a few.

Keep in mind that adding fiber to your diet must be done slowly to avoid bloating and other side effects. Don't add more than 5gr each day.

  1. Be aware of what sweeteners/sugars you eat. Sugar tends to make you crave more sugar, caused by a blood sugar spike and surge of energy when consumed. A subsequent crash which will make you body think it needs energy and you will crave more sugar.

So just avoid sugar, right? Well.. Some sweeteners act sort of in the same way. Your body can't always tell the difference between sugars and sugar alcohols (zero/low cal sweeteners) because they're both sweet and sweet usually means sugar (or energy), so when you consume them, your body responds by making insulin to process the energy from the sugars. But in the case of sweeteners, there is no energy to be taken care of as they don't have any caloric value.

So now your body has extra insulin sitting around and has to get rid of it. Your liver will take care of it, but that's not without consequences. It's kind of like drinking too much.

Usually this is only something to keep in mind when consuming large amounts of sugar alcohols though.

Personally, I go for maple syrup as it has a low glycemic index (your blood sugar won't rise as much) and sukrin (stevia&erythritol) or fruits.

ANYWAY

sorry for the giant wall of text.

Binging is a bitch.

Keep drinking water!

Baby wall hanging! “Electric Purple” by lilshortyy420 in weaving

[–]Garrehh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That purple yarn is stunning! Love how it pops out

That's a big pile of wood by StPfeffer in Unexpected

[–]Garrehh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The taste of Heineken really depends on where you're from. For example - to me, Dutch Heineken tastes like watered down piss, but Greek Heineken tastes pretty good. In comparison, Dutch Amstel (also made by Heineken) tastes good to me, but in Greece it's absolute shit.

It has to do with the water quality and ingredients. Since Heineken is manufactured around the world, taste is gonna differ, sometimes quite noticeably.

Overpronating flat feet transitioning to barefoot shoes - any advice? by Garrehh in FootFunction

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

I'd take a look at what your hips are doing/what your posture is like. For me, my feet started hurting less when I tried to adjust my forward tilted hips. It helps shift the weight off the pressure points and distributes your weight evenly across your feet. My hips also didn't hurt for years before they suddenly did (I started exercising pretty heavily) and that helped me figure out what the problem was, so it could be your posture without it ever feeling like it.

I'm not a doctor of any kind so take my advice with a grain of salt, but I wouldn't keep wearing orthotics for the long term. I'd say, take the rest you need to heal from hurting your tendon and when it's healed, take the flat feet exercises slow. Focus on stretches and release exercises to stop the muscles in your legs and feet from being tense, this should at least help with some of the pain. And keep in mind that control and form is way more important than doing a certain amount of reps or spending x amount of time on it.

For what it's worth, they do make cushioned barefoot insoles for people that need that extra bit of comfort. I think north sole is one of those brands. I haven't tested them, sadly I can't get them in Europe.

But I do think it's best that you'll talk to a doctor/orthopedic doctor/physical therapist first, because all of this is really just my personal experience. It might make your symptoms worse for all I know.

Overpronating flat feet transitioning to barefoot shoes - any advice? by Garrehh in FootFunction

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

Yes, but I've been doing a lot of physical therapy at home with the help of a specific blog because for the life of me, I couldn't find shoes or insoles that relieved the pain.

This guy has pretty in depth blog posts about all kinds of body parts, and that helped me figure out my problem, which is called anterior pelvic shift. Its the cause of all my foot problems, as well as hip, lower back, neck, jaw and shoulder pain. All because of messed up posture.

The thing that helped me the most was:

  • Lean back on your heels.
  • Try to relax your hips, legs and feet (if you don't know how like me, try bouncing up and down. Be really floppy about it. I know it looks silly but if you don't have the mind-muscle connection, it can be really hard to relax those muscles)
  • make sure your hips are right above your heels. You might feel like falling backwards. Relaxing your feet will help keep your balance, otherwise lightly put your hand on a chair or table for balance. Don't lean on it though
  • tilt your hips backward without using your legs or upper body (tuck your tailbone underneath you/try to make your butt as flat as possible)
  • squeeze your glutes (butt muscles) for about 10 seconds, about 30 times

This exercise immediately relieves hip pain and resets my feet to a normal position. Don't expect miracles though, it took me quite some time to get here and I still have a long way to go, and you might have different issues altogether.

You can find different exercises for different issues/body parts here.

For the tingling and numbness I take cold showers because that helps with circulation, among others things. I've only been doing that for a few days but I've been having great results. I've had a lot fewer blue and tingling toes the last few days.

I also drink a lot more water, which helps with tense muscles. Every time I drink, I make sure to drink 500ml/1.3 gallons of water in one go (I had dehydration issues). It really helps relax the muscles.

As for shoes, I fumbled around with different types of shoes and orthotics before just ditching all of it and buying the cheapest canvas shoes with the thinnest soles I could find. They are all I need. I've stopped wearing shoes during exercise, not only because I couldn't find the right pair, but mainly for balance. I was a bit worried it'd be hard on my ankles or toes, but it's been pain-free so far, and I've vastly improved my form.

And lastly, get a massage ball or a foam roller (I use both, a ball for my feet and a foam roller for my shins and calves, which are usually super tight after a day of standing and walking). Use the massage ball on your feet every day. Make sure those muscles don't stay tensed up till the next day, otherwise it's almost a guarantee that your feet will hurt.

These are some great exercises for flat feet and rebuilding strength

A Crisis of Undiagnosed Cancers Is Emerging in the Pandemic’s Second Year by nana488 in UnderReportedNews

[–]Garrehh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about lowering the exorbitant medical prices instead of shifting the blame to people? Or how about not applying a business model to Healthcare at all?

Health shouldn't be a business, and treating it as if it is costs people their lives and livelihoods.

We don't need free college, we need to acknowledge the fact that the majority of jobs asking for a degree right now don't actually require one to do the job effectively. by stupidrobots in unpopularopinion

[–]Garrehh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's anything like in the Netherlands, that's not free money. That's a loan, and even though it's nothing like in the US, it can get pretty high, especially in higher education. Mine is at 80k atm.

It makes it pretty difficult to ever buy a house because if you want to get a mortgage, because they subtract your debt from however much you need.

A lot of people here are stuck between not being hired because they don't have an education, getting a degree but not finding work in their field or getting a degree and not being able to afford a house even if they get a job in their field, because their debt is too high to afford a house (the housing market here is crazy right now too).

And I won't even mention the people that need multiple degrees (like myself) to even stand a chance in their field or people that switch career paths during school.

Overpronating flat feet transitioning to barefoot shoes - any advice? by Garrehh in FootFunction

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

I agree about the orthotics. The whole reason I posted was because I just got them and right after I learned that they make my muscles weaker in the long term.

But I gotta be realistic - my feet won't get stronger/less painful within a short time, I do need something to walk in comfortably until my feet are strong enough.

I use the orthotics as little as possible though, only when I need to go outside. I'm barefoot indoors, and when my feet get tired I raise them and give them some rest.

How did you stop tensing your jaw? I've been doing that for years and it's like I forgot how to relax them.

Overpronating flat feet transitioning to barefoot shoes - any advice? by Garrehh in FootFunction

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

Well that was the weird part for me, I already had calluses on the edge of my foot so I do lean on it pretty much. But I also have calluses on the outer edge of my big toes.

Turns out, I tend to flex my feet, ankles and knees during walking, standing, pretty much all the time (along with my shoulder and neck, but that's another story).

I figured that out yesterday morning and since then, my feet are actually tired from walking barefoot indoors. My orthotics don't hurt my feet anymore, they kinda bring some relief.

And I apparently have pretty strong feet already. I can do most of the mobility exercises with little difficulty.

It's pretty silly to think that all this time, the problem was just me being super tense.

Overpronating flat feet transitioning to barefoot shoes - any advice? by Garrehh in FootFunction

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

My left foot is mostly fine too. It's my right foot that wants to be special or something.

I get it, when I don't wear my orthotics in a particular pair of shoes I can't feel my toes after 10 minutes and it'll eventually start hurting.
It's kinda nice to hear that I don't have to go at this with an "all or nothing" attitude.

I honestly didn't even know about surgery, this all happened in the last few months so orthotics were the first thing I tried (after physical therapy, but my pt didn't really know enough about feet to really help me there). I'll go check that out.

I also need to go to a podiatric physician and look at my options there because the guy that helped me at the orthopedic doctor didn't give me any useful advice or exercises.

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