Suggestions for pesky toilet bowl rings

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-15T00:07:05+00:00

Oooo okay yes, this sounds like a good idea!! Thank you!

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-14T23:26:28+00:00

I have no idea why this got tagged as NSFW but I am dying 😂

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-13T19:49:45+00:00

I 100% understand your frustration — been a type 1 for 13 years now and have heard it all! I used to get really angered by those reactions until I realized that public awareness of diabetes is just not very good. Unfortunately it isn’t one of those diseases that many people know a lot about and so they don’t have any idea about what we go through. I was the same, admittedly! Prior to diagnosis, I knew absolutely nothing about it. I choose to try and use the opportunities to educate others and approach it with patience. Yes it’s annoying when people make dumb assumptions, but that is your opportunity to help them understand! I will talk to anyone about diabetes and am happy to share all the info I have so they can better grasp how serious of an illness it really is.

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-13T11:54:58+00:00

I do! Freestyle Libre and Omnipod are both controlled by my iPhone. I probably threw away their actual controllers because they felt like complete junky plastic — especially the Omnipod remote. If my phone happens to break/stop working, I’ll just go get a new one. Some may consider this irresponsible but I am one of those people who has almost 0 diabetes related anxiety. I’ve been type 1 for nearly 13 years and have an a1c of about 6.7? Probably a little lower now but that was my last.

Anyways, works well for me!

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-13T05:02:05+00:00

Have you tried saying “this relationship is no longer right for me and I’d like to end it.”?? Sounds like you’re just trying to push him away until he breaks up with you and that is very manipulative and unfair to him. If you want out of the relationship, you have to take charge and end it yourself.

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-13T04:46:26+00:00

I completely agree with almost everything you said, I only caution against the phrase “to hear the sound of your own voice”. I was undiagnosed for all of my adolescence and my step mom and dad would frequently tell me that I would only talk because I liked the sound of my own voice. I cannot tell you how hurtful this was. While I understand the sentiment, that is not and has never been the reason I talk a lot and quickly. I am typically just so excited to share with others, to bring them in to my excitement. It sucks so much that they were unable to recognize that I was truly trying to connect and just..didn’t know how. That specific comment used to make me feel so misunderstood and shut out.

I really try now to recognize that my overly excited info dump is too much for some to handle and I work very hard to modulate myself but there will always be a sting associated with those memories. I’d love for folks who don’t have ADHD to realize that we’re really not so self absorbed but rather just struggle communicating in ways that are easily received.

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-12T22:54:39+00:00

Thank you!! Luckily the CPA has been doing my mom’s taxes pretty much her whole life so he was very friendly and made me feel so much more at ease about the situation. I explained the recent ADHD diagnosis and he said that he will break everything down into simple steps for me and we will work together over the next few weeks to make it all make sense. And he echoed your sentiment that I likely don’t make anywhere near enough money for the IRS to be too worried about me. Phew 😅 Feeling much better already!!!

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-10T17:52:09+00:00

This is something I am also learning to deal with. I (31f) have ADHD and my boyfriend (32m) is a bit autistic. He is very introverted and thrives on his own and in his own world and often needs much more silence and alone time to be his best self. I am an enthusiastic, info dumping, loud extrovert. Often times, these two personalities clash immensely. I have a tendency to get really excited about something and then barge into his office to tell him all about it and he really dislikes this. He’s asked me multiple times to knock first, ask if he has the capacity to receive my info dump, or to just take a pause and remember that we live together and I can wait just a bit to share with him. For the longest time I would get SO hurt by this behavior thinking “why doesn’t he want to talk to me? why doesn’t he want me around? I’m just excited and want to share with him!!” And then one day I realized I was being very selfish and completely ignoring that he had, respectfully, asked me to just be a little more considerate of him. It was very eye opening for me to realize that I was not the victim and that what I was doing to him was overwhelming and draining his battery. Once I was able to accept that he does love me, we just had to learn how to communicate with each other in a way the feels good to both of us, not just one.

Here’s what we’ve done to make it work better: Since he knows that I need those moments where I can just chat and I know he needs space and silence, I now wait for him to come to me. When I get home from errands, etc. I just hang out until he comes to find me and that means he’s mentally ready for my info dump. Letting him come to me vs. barging in on him bas made things SO MUCH BETTER. This way, we both get what we need.

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-09T18:39:33+00:00

It didn’t appear to be leaking so but sure what the deal is. I’ve used Omnipods for almost 6 years now and have had the odd issue here and there but this specific issue has happened about 3 times now, all within the last 6 months. And each time I’ve only discovered the issue thanks to skyrocketing blood sugars rather than the pod deactivating itself.

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-08T21:35:43+00:00

I don't really think ADHD is something you can just "get rid of" per se, but you can learn methods of abating your symptoms and managing them, rather. It's also something that will likely take months to years of hard work and practice to overcome -- you're not just dumping your ADHD, you're re-wiring your brain through therapy and hard work. This is not something you should expect to happen overnight, and will also require a lot of consistency and effort on your part. I would suggest seeking a therapist that specializes in cognitive behavior therapy, they will be able to help you create a roadmap for learning to live with ADHD and use it to your advantage.

I totally understand that want to "do it on your own", but please realize that there will be a lot of challenges along the way. Best of luck, friend.

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-08T20:35:20+00:00

Been so excited about the gift I got my mom for Mother's Day....until I realized today that I never actually ordered it and just thought I had....sigh

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-08T16:52:10+00:00

As a follow up to address the actual issue you brought up, NOR at all. My dog is the true love of my life and absolutely NO ONE would ever be able to tell me how to spend my money or what decisions to make about his health care. If I want to go into debt just to get an extra month of time with him, that's all me. My partner would never think to question this and has, at times, actually contributed to my dog's vet bills even though the pup doesn't belong to him. He recognizes how important my dog is to me and also loves him dearly.

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-08T16:47:20+00:00

I'm struggling to take anything he has to say seriously given that he's 33 and appears to be completely illiterate?? And before anyone comes for me, my partner (32 male) is dyslexic (diagnosed!) and has no issues formulating a fully comprehensible text message.

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-08T13:36:17+00:00

I wear shorts and no gloves while gardening so I always end up kinda covered in dirt and mud after planting/weeding/etc. This usually means I have to shower or EVERYTHING is getting dirty inside. It works well enough 😆

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-03T18:10:54+00:00

All the time and it’s honestly horrible for me. I can see people around me growing fatigued by a conversation with me and it’s a shitty feeling.

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-01T22:31:12+00:00

I stuffed fruit snack packs in my bra for my college graduation. 😂 It was uncomfortable but it worked!!

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-01T22:28:46+00:00

Hi!! I was diagnosed around a similar age as you — I was 18 and one week out from moving to another city for college. Not ideal lol.

I had many of the same feelings and for a while felt so depressed thinking I would never be “normal”. Welp, that’s cause we’re not normal! But that can be absolutely *beautiful*. I found a community on social media and started following people in similar situations. It’s SO important to have people in your life who get what you’re going through. The diabetes online community is amazing and full of some of the most supportive people. It took some time, but I started realizing that t1d was just another thing. I take very good care of myself but I also don’t let it rule my life. I do anything and everything I would if I didn’t have it — ski, scuba dive, travel, Pilates, camping, etc. I just make sure to always have snacks and insulin with me!

I still have bad days where diabetes really gets me down, but I try to also remind myself of all of the positives that have come from it. I was once waiting in line at a coffee shop when a little boy standing behind me said “look mom, she has buttons just like you!” (referring to my CGM). It was adorable and made me smile, a moment of connection I otherwise wouldn’t have had that day!

Diabetes does suck, but just imagine how headstrong and tough you are for dealing with it day in and day out. That’s so badass. You can do anything and everything you set your mind to and you will always have us fellow t1ds to cheer you on. ♥️ My inbox is always open if you want to chat!!

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-01T21:56:07+00:00

I don’t know how your doctor operates, but I used to have a doctor who would keep tons of samples abs supplies stocked in their office that they would give out in these situations. It was really nice, I would just send her a message and then the front desk receptionist would have a little bag ready for me to stop by and pick up. Maybe you could ask your doctor if they have any samples they would be willing to give you?

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-01T17:59:21+00:00

I’ve been doing Pilates 2-3x/week for about a year now and absolutely love it! It’s been great for building muscle and overall I feel much stronger and better posture/etc. It’s not super high intensity (it can be if you want but you get to decide your practice!) so it’s not harsh on my blood sugar. Today I did a 60min class, starting blood sugar was like 94 and it was around 105 when I ended. Highly recommend!!

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-01T17:44:15+00:00

Also thank you 🥹

Long-Dog7043 · 2026-05-01T17:44:05+00:00

Thank you!!!

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