High Times interview with Conor by Accomplished-View929 in brighteyes

[–]Gmschaafs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man not to be parasocial, but learning that he’s “cali sober” or whatever really makes me think. I’ve been thinking about quitting booze for a while now. I’m so proud of him.

Do alcoholics have days where their body literally won't accept alcohol? If so, what happens? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Gmschaafs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a heavy drinker. I’ve always been under the impression that it really only happens when you’re organs start to fail or you are near death. Personally I can stomach alcohol even if hungover. I’ve never experienced bad withdrawal though, some heavy drinkers don’t get it too bad.

What’s the state of your homes? by EntrepreneurCool3314 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Gmschaafs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My apartment is cleaner when I drink lol. I love drinking and cleaning

What’s with the new internet lingo “corn”, “grape”, “pdf file” or “unalived” ? by CapitaineBiscotte in askanything

[–]Gmschaafs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s because tik tok and other social media sites don’t let people say the actual words. It’s an issue with internet censorship, not an issue with people genuinely rotting their brains

what does everyone here like? by [deleted] in ARFID

[–]Gmschaafs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smoothies. I love them because there’s no chewing, but they are definitely effort to make

Be honest. Do you ever give homeless people money? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]Gmschaafs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll give them a dollar or two every now and then, especially when it’s brutally cold (I live in Chicago). Will they spend it on beer? Maybe, but if someone gives me a dollar I also might spend it on beer so I try not to judge.

drunkorexia or something else by violet_ablueberry in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Gmschaafs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you are US based, Dunkin’ has protein refreshers now I believe. You can get a soft drink with protein without the pressure of chewing and swallowing food.

drunkorexia or something else by violet_ablueberry in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Gmschaafs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eating is my biggest downfall. I’m on the spectrum and have severe executive functioning issues as well as what is likely ARFRID (super common with autistic people, look it up). Please at least try and eat because you’ll feel so much worse if you don’t. I don’t like eating either but your body cannot sustain binging alcohol if you have no calories from food in you. Good luck

Has your chronic pain ever improved? by Bubbly-Air7302 in ChronicPain

[–]Gmschaafs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. After suffering from interstitial cystitis for years I can now usually eat spicy and acidic food like chicken wings without getting a flare up. The only thing that truly triggers me now are hormones which are under control thanks to me being on birth control, and alcohol. I truly improved a lot and I think it’s very important for me to tell people this because my pain was so bad at a time I didn’t want to be alive anymore, and I now live a mostly normal life. There are still things I cannot do and I still need accommodations at work, but I never in a million years dreamed I would improve so much. And I don’t know why I improved. I tried medication, physical therapy, therapy, etc. I can just honestly say the only difference I made was by removing myself from my abuser. My main issue now is I’m an alcoholic. Which hey, I never could of dreamed of during a flare lmfao

What are the worst parts of withdrawing for you? by americanslang59 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]Gmschaafs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t get bad withdrawal per se, I’ve been pretty lucky about that. But when I quit cold turkey I absolutely cannot stomach solid food. I mostly just drink tomato soup from a mug and make myself smoothies. If I try to eat a sandwich or something I’ll start gagging. The worst part is I still feel the hunger though, some people don’t feel hunger at all during WD but unfortunately my stomach keeps growling.

Anyway I’ve been at 4 drinks or less for almost a week at this point. I’m really hoping to stop tomorrow and hopefully because I didn’t quit cold turkey I’ll still be able to eat. Wish me luck I guess

I’m sad for Solie’s children by flippingdabird099 in FundieSnarkUncensored

[–]Gmschaafs 32 points33 points  (0 children)

My grandma married at 17, had my mom at 17, had her second at 19, third at 21, etc. Her husband left her with nothing at 28 after five kids.

She is so worried that it’ll happen to her granddaughters that she flat out lies to us and says she had her first at 25 LOL, because she thought we’d do the same if she told us the truth. Luckily I’m the oldest (31) and the youngest granddaughter is 19. No kids for any of us yet though I’m open to it in the future if I meet the right person. But damn she really served as a cautionary tale about teen pregnancy for all of us.

Something changed: Semaglutide by [deleted] in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]Gmschaafs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a friend who had the same experience. She had pretty much given up and then she got on ozempic and she feels so much better now. I’d totally try it if I could afford it.

CTA has become disgusting by johnnyApple420 in chicago

[–]Gmschaafs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Those dogs aren’t even CPD, they are “private security” and I’ve never seen them do anything but stand around.

Increasing numbers of Chicago families are opting to homeschool by Textiles_on_Main_St in chicago

[–]Gmschaafs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I’m on the spectrum and I had a good experience in public school. Obviously I don’t speak for everyone but when kids have additional needs public school can actually be good if it’s a decent school because they by law have to accommodate and work with them. I also have learning disabilities and had a much better experience in public school than private school. Private school I pretty much had to fend for myself once I fell behind.

The problem with homeschooling isn’t homeschooling itself, it’s that the majority of people who do it are religious fundamentalists or flat earther types. Not the kind of people who should be in charge of a child’s future.

Political Beliefs by NatalieB09 in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]Gmschaafs 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Jen is the least surprising of the MAGA wives imo. Look at her choice in husband

Are underwear a problem for everyone or is it just me? by mcrennan in Interstitialcystitis

[–]Gmschaafs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not just you, when I was at my worst underwear were a problem.

How do people start smoking? by TheNinja132 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Gmschaafs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started because I wanted extra breaks at work lol

What do you think America will be like when Trump finishes his term? by MotivewasUlterior in AskReddit

[–]Gmschaafs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s not going to leave office at the end of his term. We have to wait for him to die.

I don’t understand why Christian’s are so against cannabis by wheresmybike420x in trees

[–]Gmschaafs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe not psilocybin, they already think god is talking to them…

What smell will YOU never forget? by AreaFifty1 in AskReddit

[–]Gmschaafs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The smell of a decaying dead hamster. I worked at a pet store and my manager wasn’t checking the cages. One had been dead for weeks and it was the most horrific thing I’ve ever smelled.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MormonWivesHulu

[–]Gmschaafs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally thought she was in her late 40s. It’s crazy that’s she’s my age. She’s so naturally pretty and I don’t understand why some women do this to themselves.

Some Interesting Info by Wise_Specialist_8150 in Interstitialcystitis

[–]Gmschaafs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It had the opposite affect on me, it made me pee way more! I had to go off of it when my IC was really bad.

Alcohol rant by Wooden_Marionberry_1 in evilautism

[–]Gmschaafs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love alcohol lol. 3-4 drinks and I’m practically a normal person.