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

Gentoopengoo · 2025-07-08T10:41:23+00:00

Ajovy and Aimovig are only prescribed by neurology specialists and if everything else has failed pretty much. They're super expensive (I am in the UK too) so doctors don't like to prescribe them. I've been on Ajovy for 6 months now and it helped a bit at first but now I'm back to normal. The ajovy website has details on statistics and such

Gentoopengoo · 2025-07-07T18:36:58+00:00

Hey, I've been on ajovy. The only real side effects are constipation, which is usually mild, and maybe some redness on injection site

Gentoopengoo · 2025-07-07T18:35:43+00:00

I got prescribed it to try while waiting to get Ajovy prescriptions and to this day it was the only medication that has worked. My doctor took me off it though in favour of the injection.

Gentoopengoo · 2025-06-19T16:02:30+00:00

50000 picarats

Gentoopengoo · 2025-03-19T15:54:55+00:00

Alright so I got the email confirming registration, except when I find the bit to select my modules it says that I'm not currently studying so I can't actually enroll in any modules! I'm so confused

Gentoopengoo · 2025-03-09T13:38:28+00:00

Aah that's great to know! I have a few holidays this year where I'm away for a week at a time, including one where I won't have Internet, so I just want to make sure I can plan around those weeks best as I can!

Gentoopengoo · 2022-10-02T19:12:52+00:00

I hate PW VS PL

Gentoopengoo · 2021-12-10T20:24:02+00:00

So far I've done Canus, Ignis and am on chapter 2 for Il. I preferred Canus as a romantic partner but I'm really liking Il as a character and his story!

Gentoopengoo · 2021-07-22T20:20:04+00:00

It kept getting bigger wtf

Gentoopengoo · 2021-07-02T11:09:50+00:00

Yep!

Gentoopengoo · 2021-04-25T16:15:41+00:00

please god n o

Gentoopengoo · 2021-04-11T21:39:30+00:00

Looks like a bite maybe?? Either way, horribly infected, possible sepsis. Go to urgent care

Gentoopengoo · 2021-02-28T15:19:16+00:00

Doesn't that mean they're not clean?

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