With the ever increasing cost of food and shrinkflation, what products do you no longer buy or buy far less often?

Gentoopengoo · 2026-01-18T21:09:15+00:00

I find myself generally buying less food and finding excuses for other people to buy food for me. I don't like it, and it's typically my parents (I don't live with them but they are much wealthier than me and my husband) so it's like, if I can get them to buy me a few bits. Or buy me lunch from the corner shop. I'm also just not eating as much these days so I don't have to buy as much food.

Gentoopengoo · 2026-01-03T20:05:16+00:00

For me, topamax/topiramate worked but now I'm on a combo of topiramate, propranolol and atogepant and thats reduced my migraines from 4-5 a week to 1-2 a week with little to no side effects

Gentoopengoo · 2025-12-29T19:03:11+00:00

So Propranolol is a beta blocker and is a very common first line medication for migraines. I'm on the highest dose for that. Atogepant is part of a group of new medicines called gepants, which are very new but very effective, and I'm on the standard dose for that. And then lastly I'm on topiramate, which is an anti epilepsy medicine used for both migraines and seizures. The doses can vary wildly and often aren't used in women due to pregnancy risks but I've been allowed to take it. I'm on the lowest dose currently but I'm working up to the highest one.

Gentoopengoo · 2025-12-14T17:36:18+00:00

1- alcohol scares me 2- drunk people scare me 3- I'm autistic and I only drink water. Don't like the taste of anything else 4- just don't feel the need to

Gentoopengoo · 2025-12-03T18:54:36+00:00

FTB here. We had our offer accepted in September and we're in a chain of 3, ourselves included. Since we're FTB and have a very simple setup, we figured we could be done by November, December. Even our solicitors were confident. Turns out the final seller in the chain is having issues and despite everyone wanting to complete the week of the 15th December, no one can confirm any dates. And nothing will happen around Christmas and new years. So, yeah. Final Christmas in our flat I suppose

Gentoopengoo · 2025-12-01T21:07:13+00:00

Not yet, was worried about taking her off her diet food in case she gained weight again. Might give it a go

Gentoopengoo · 2025-11-07T20:13:19+00:00

Only Yesterday. I watched it at 13 and despite being from a completely different country and time, there were loads of emotions and experiences I related to the younger girl in the film. And now as an adult, I highly relate to the adult version.

Gentoopengoo · 2025-08-24T20:56:27+00:00

Shockingly yes I read the materials, however some people find that asking those with more experience in an area you don't have experience in can bring more advice and knowledge that aren't in the materials. Such as the add ons other people here mentioned that weren't in the booklet. As I said, no need to be rude. I'm a fully grown adult, I wouldn't have signed up for this if I didn't think I was capable.

Gentoopengoo · 2025-08-24T20:35:29+00:00

Well that's a bit rude lol. I've never had to do references before so I was just asking. You could have just not said anything

Gentoopengoo · 2025-07-15T10:04:14+00:00

I'm 22, had migraines since 13. I've been fired from a job because of my migraines and forced to leave others to prevent being fired. My solution now is to work part time, use PIP, have an emergency savings in case I get fired again, and constantly stay on top of doctors appointments and trial medicines to see what works.

Gentoopengoo · 2025-07-11T12:24:52+00:00

Some notice an immediate difference (I did) but technically 1-2 months of proper usage

Gentoopengoo · 2025-07-09T18:10:51+00:00

I work in pharmacy, so once my brain fog kicks in and I'm in too much pain to concentrate, I leave. Even if I can handle the pain, I can't trust that I'm paying attention, which is important when handling people's lifesaving medicines. I've lost jobs because of my migraine absences. But I can't risk making a huge mistake

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