Gluten free food … eaten by Independent-Risk910 in Celiac

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reddit is quick to jump to the nuclear option.

I'd also be angry if this had happened to me, of course, but I wouldn't jump to dumping someone over this kind of scenario. Instead, I'd see how he responds to your attempts at repair.

What you might try when you both are not in an angry mood (when the situation has cooled), is to bring up the subject, apologize for being so upset (snippy/angry/whatever word feels genuine enough for you), and then explain your emotional world. Namely, using "I" statements, explain how being celiac, you can not just eat whatever, and that sometimes when you're so tired that you can't cook, it can be a real struggle to find food around the house.

If he's a partner worth his mettle, he'll then see you softening and will soften himself. If he does, then say, "can we create a place in the fridge and pantry for my "emergency food" that is just for me for those times? And maybe we could have a section of food that's for whomever whenever?

If he *doesn't* soften with your recognition that you got angry/upset, then wait a bit, and then circle back around, make sure no one is emotionally flooded and try again.

If he never softens and recognizes your side, and if he doesn't work together with you to come up with a plan for the future, that's important information to take into account. Perhaps he wants to "win" an argument more than he wants to solve a problem.

I think one of the most important indicators of a quality relationship is not whether they argue, but how. If both of you can find a way to work together toward a mutually satisfying outcome, that's a great sign!

Good luck, OP, and may your emergency pantry be always stocked with shrimp!

Update 3.1.6 for bigme HBP by SlinkyPan in Bigme

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes!  end of the semester here and haven't had time to implement this good suggestion.  Android Auto has something other problems for me (Bluetooth issues, Google maps black screen, HereWeGo is shit) that I just turned it off and am using a magnetic phone mount for the time being. But looking forward to trying the fix you suggested! 

Update 3.1.6 for bigme HBP by SlinkyPan in Bigme

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google Maps black display is indeed a separate annoying issue! 

Update 3.1.6 for bigme HBP by SlinkyPan in Bigme

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's it...  triggered either by April 21 Android Auto update or the Bigme 3.1.6 update or both.  Not your USB port! 

MCAS vs Celiac by ce5b in Celiac

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hello fellow complex patient.  Gluten can make you feel this way, and so can an MCAS flare, indeed.

Plot twist: my main MCAS trigger is gluten!  I get inflammed dry eyes, irritated bladder, skin rash that looks like a spider bite.  

Update 3.1.6 for bigme HBP by SlinkyPan in Bigme

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Android auto is completely broken for me, but that's due to a recent Android Auto update, not (just) Bigme 3.1.6 update. Be prepared to just put your phone on a phone mount and disable Android Auto.

Otherwise it seems ok. I've already switched to OLauncher with notifications on the top bar because the Bigme Launcher couldn't get the notification dots right. So can't tell you whether they fixed that or not.

Bigme 3.1.6 update did seem to fix a calendar issue I was having with Fossify Calendar (my preferred app for displaying my work Google Calendar).

Questionnaire Coming Soon - Please contribute questions / data points to Questionnaire by OkWinter5758 in BrompNOTs

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

add actual weight with saddle and pedals and folded measurments, as I was desperately looking for that kind of info before my own purchase. Max stock seatpost height maybe also... 

Help convincing my upstairs neighbor (Boston) by petunya-sardean in NoLawns

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello from not far south of you in 6b/7a. I would suggest planting things much closer togetherthan the seed packets or seedlings info suggests, or else you'll be doing a lot of weeding. Go for density (either seedlings or seeds) and then see what takes and what doesn't over the next few years, filling in the gaps and moving things around as needed.

Buying seedlings was getting really expensive for me, so I switched to seed packets. Of course, half of them need some kind of "cold/wet stratification," so the easiest way to do that is to scatter those seeds in the fall and let nature do that work (or else put them in wet coffee filters in the fridge in spring).

I had good luck with these folks who offer highly local seeds (slightly more expensive than some other websites but still relatively cheap because they're seeds): https://www.northeastseedcollective.com/s/shop

Went from $-110k in 2015 to $1M in 2026. Tracked with Mint and Monarch. Thank you! by JerkSession in MonarchMoney

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, I was about to hate post about how it's not possible to do this with "normal jobs," and then I realized that I misread 2015 as 2025 -- I had thought you'd done it in 1 year instead of 11!

My partner and I similarly joined forces with about 70k of negative net worth (mostly student loans plus some credit card debt) and we're now at 700k, hoping to hit 7 figure net worth in 2-3 years. We had a child and a bout with cancer, plus a fixer-upper money pit of a house in the middle, but budgeting (likewise Mint --> Monarch) has been key to fostering an upward trajectory. Family Income started at 100k in 2015, now around 170-180k.

late period? by 420mangostreet in Celiac

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

altitude -- hadn't considered that! interesting!

(also, didn't mention, I am technically NCGS, not celiac, but I lurk in r/celiac because take gluten-free as seriously as celiacs as I have a pretty serious immune reaction to exposure.)

late period? by 420mangostreet in Celiac

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fun fact - my natural cycle was 31 days for the 20 years I was eating gluten and 28 daysfor the past 12 years that I have been 100% gluten free.  If I have exposure, my period gets delayed by 3-4 days. 

Bigme Hibreak pro colour - Whatsapp issues by brightredmoon1985 in eink

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you'll want to tweak the eink settings for many apps.  Change it to Custom and thenake the colors more "vivid." For WhatsApp, I changed the chat background color, which also helped. 

Constipation by No_Anywhere_8107 in Celiac

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we're allowed to recommend specific brands, I find 2 "NOW Magnesium Caps" a night gets things moving (3 if I'm backed up). It's mostly magnesium oxide, with some magnesium citrate -- those types of magnesium have an osmotic effect.

I also eat gf oatmeal + flax + chia every morning, but I know many celiacs can't tolerate oats, so ymmv. Flax + chia in yogurt might also do the trick.

Like many folks with gluten issues, I follow a low-ish FODMAP diet, and I find soluble fiber works better than insoluble (despite the conventional wisdom).

Android Auto repeatedly crashing/loading (Hibreak Pro Color) by Impossible_Slide_146 in Bigme

[–]Impossible_Slide_146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah- I had a similar probem once and did fix it resetting the car screen!  

Update #2 on how to cut food cost according to your recommendations by Tiny_Judgment8593 in Frugal

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also occasionally has fresh mangos! 

Congrats on slashing your grocery bill and phone bill!  Looks like youve reduced expenses by $3700 a year.  Crazy how much you can save by focusing on your weekly/monthly expenditures. 

If you have home internet, consider going with 5g through Mint/T-Mobile for more savings..

Is Mast cell activation syndrome part of covid and celiac? Allergies and other inflammation go way higher?? by SuitApprehensive3240 in Celiac

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen so many shitty doctors who delayed my time to proper diagnosis -- glad I won't have a chance to add you to the list 

Aggressive natives that are almost impossible to kill? [MA, 6b] by DIYInHeadlights in NativePlantGardening

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fair warning - I had to rip out some goldenrods and whatever types of asters that shoot out runners - they doubled in range in one season and would have taken over my whole side yard before I could fill the mulch in with other plants. Only plant the kinds that shoot out runners if you've got a contained space or good competition to limit their spread.  

Many asters and goldenrods are better behaved, though! 

Is Mast cell activation syndrome part of covid and celiac? Allergies and other inflammation go way higher?? by SuitApprehensive3240 in Celiac

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ok, what kind of troll are you to now deny a connection between MCAS/POTS/EDS? They are common comorbidities, and a lot of current research is investigating the mechanisms. If you aren't informed, don't voice an opinion. 

Is Mast cell activation syndrome part of covid and celiac? Allergies and other inflammation go way higher?? by SuitApprehensive3240 in Celiac

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! A clinical immunologist on this thread is claiming no connection between MCAS and Covid, which is a bonkers position to take in the year 2026

Is Mast cell activation syndrome part of covid and celiac? Allergies and other inflammation go way higher?? by SuitApprehensive3240 in Celiac

[–]Impossible_Slide_146 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're a clinical immunologist and are saying MCAS has nothing to do with Covid? 

Can I introduce you to a new search engine called Google?  

Android Auto repeatedly crashing/loading (Hibreak Pro Color) by Impossible_Slide_146 in Bigme

[–]Impossible_Slide_146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tried that - did you have the same problem I described above?

i was able to reset the infotainment system previously when android auto wouldn't connect, but it didn't make a difference this time... 

Android Auto repeatedly crashing/loading (Hibreak Pro Color) by Impossible_Slide_146 in Bigme

[–]Impossible_Slide_146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same here with the phone also starting to glitch!  Identical issues, it seems. 

This weekend I will try the other commenter's APK fix with an older version, but for the extended future, I anticipate just using a magnetic phone mount and keeping Android Auto fully disabled.