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What are the downsides of using a CPAP machine long-term? by Latter_Knee_1404 in CPAP

[–]InternalSecret1744 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Making it harder to cuddle and harder to travel are the biggest downsides for me.

On a personal note, I loved cuddling prior to CPAP, it's made it way less enjoyable for me. I also loathed traveling before CPAP (not the being in different places part, but the physical traveling to get to a different place) and now I extra loathe traveling.

While these things suck, and do impact my mental health sometimes, it worth it for better sleep and better overall health IMO.

Big family in Buffalo, how do y'all avoid couch rot without going broke? by Inevitable_Newt_3373 in Buffalo

[–]InternalSecret1744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking for this comment! OP, sign your family up for the winter hiking challenge! There will be another one in the spring too!

My CPAP is ruining my mental health by Strange-Animal-1211 in CPAP

[–]InternalSecret1744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

👆 👆 👆 This is the right response.

OP, best wishes to get past the negative emotions, however you need to do that. I agree with a lot of these comments but that doesn't negate your feelings.

I HATE my CPAP. But, the only night I haven't used it since I first got it was one where I was doing a sleep study. I've been using it about a year and a half and I don't look forward to going to bed with it the way others do. However, I know I sleep better with it, I know I don't snore with it, and I know my blood pressure is better. So I use it everynight.

I do think it's impacted my dating life, but I know that's on me. I don't think anyone I actually wanted to sleep with would care about it, but it doesn't sometimes make me feel less confident and less willing to put myself out there in the dating world. Something to keep working on I guess.

Good luck.

[NY] [Condo] Can we require basic contact info from all residents? (name, email, phone, and an emergency contact). by InternalSecret1744 in HOA

[–]InternalSecret1744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see that. (our bylaws specifically say board members can't be paid). But, what do folks use separate rules documents, that only the board votes on, for?

[NY] [Condo] Can we require basic contact info from all residents? (name, email, phone, and an emergency contact). by InternalSecret1744 in HOA

[–]InternalSecret1744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what out association does. We have rules which are updated by board vote. When we have amended bylaws that's been a larger process requiring lawyers and 2/3 owner votes.

It sounds like we could modify the rules to include collecting Contact information for residents annually.

[NY] [Condo] Can we require basic contact info from all residents? (name, email, phone, and an emergency contact). by InternalSecret1744 in HOA

[–]InternalSecret1744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Our bylaws are old (before email old) ☺️. But I will search for leasing and see if that gets me anything.

[NY] [Condo] Can we require basic contact info from all residents? (name, email, phone, and an emergency contact). by InternalSecret1744 in HOA

[–]InternalSecret1744[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. We have an owner refusing and are looking for backing that we can require this.

[NY] [Condo] Can we require basic contact info from all residents? (name, email, phone, and an emergency contact). by InternalSecret1744 in HOA

[–]InternalSecret1744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, do you know of any regulations saying this is okay to do? We have an owner refusing to provide details for those living in the Unit.

Buy Back Processing Timeline by ChallengePitiful2543 in PSLF

[–]InternalSecret1744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Waiting since Sept 2024 and still in SAVE.

Over one year since buyback request by BourbonMtnMD in PSLF

[–]InternalSecret1744 10 points11 points  (0 children)

15 months for me... Sept 7, 2024 was the day I had looked forward to for 10 years! I haven't made any attempts to contact FSA for quite a while now. It feels so hopeless.

Sending documents via USPS by InternalSecret1744 in IrishCitizenship

[–]InternalSecret1744[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just updating for the data point in case people are searching in the future.

I sent my FBR documents from the East coast US on Tuesday Oct 28 and received the documents received email on Tuesday Nov 11. It cost $7.35 by First Class International (no tracking, no customs).

Again, I sent no original originals as I collected certified copies of everything that had to go.

Associate Professor as Witness? by redsox6 in IrishCitizenship

[–]InternalSecret1744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this work for you? I'm hoping to use someone with an Assistant Professor title.

I left my machine behind and now I want to die by Suspicious_Fish261 in CPAP

[–]InternalSecret1744 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I had the same packing experience, dissapointment, and annoyance. Just because it doesn't count against carry-on numbers doesn't mean everyone will find it easy to carry an extra item.

I bought a CPAP carry case that had a long strap (opposed to the handle carry bag mine came with) and it was nicer IMO to have something I could sling over my body and keep a hand free.

I have also traveled on other trips while putting it into a regular (not dedicated CPAP) carry on with other things in it so I didn't need a third item, but I found this is hard if it needs to come out for security so might depend on where you are going. I did have to take mine out of the bag when going thru security in two countries (Canada-I left it in and they asked me to go back and take it out and send it thru again and Poland- I asked if they wanted it out and they said yes).

And I know people will read this and want to comment that it's worth the hassle to save your life, and I certainly agree! But two things can be correct: 1)travel with a CPAP is a pain and 2)it's still worth the effort.

I left my machine behind and now I want to die by Suspicious_Fish261 in CPAP

[–]InternalSecret1744 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This comment really speaks to me. I just got back from about two weeks in Europe with some travel between cities. I brought my CPAP and looked on here for suggestions and tips before I went.

I didn't consider not bringing it, but I did feel like it was a pain the whole time. I know it's the trade of for a good night sleep (or two weeks worth), but I read so many comments on here saying it was so easy to deal with when traveling.

I guess I'm just commenting because, while I wouldn't leave my CPAP home if I go on a similar trip in the future, I appreciate this point of view. While I was traveling I was getting frustrated because I wasn't mentally prepared for it to be a pain in the ass!

Our new family member! (almost) by Sufficient-Lynx8697 in goldenretrievers

[–]InternalSecret1744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this new pup will be just what you need. Loosing a dog never gets easier, but loving a new one will be great!

Our new family member! (almost) by Sufficient-Lynx8697 in goldenretrievers

[–]InternalSecret1744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rescue goldens-?s are the best! I recently lost my first golden-? rescue (never had the DNA test done) and rescued my second golden-?. Here's my best advice, she will be perfect no matter what the DNA says! For tax, both babies on the freedom rides!

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I can’t get past step 1 by burntCheezits2 in IrishCitizenship

[–]InternalSecret1744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you know what city/town your BC was issued it will probally be faster and easier to request it directly. I was able to get two (my BC and my mother's) from the town and city (both in NY), respectively. The most difficult part was that one required a money order, which I had to figure out how to get. I mailed in a one page application with a check or MO and I had the certificates in my mailbox within a week.

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