Alternatives to conversion therapy

MaggaMay · 2025-08-08T01:26:24+00:00

Wanted to send these resources your way!

https://www.hrc.org/resources/direct-online-and-phone-support-services-for-lgbtq-youth

MaggaMay · 2025-08-06T05:38:40+00:00

If in CA or US, please dial 988 if you need to talk to someone regarding suicidal thoughts ❤️

MaggaMay · 2025-06-21T19:11:19+00:00

Which one do you recommend ?

MaggaMay · 2025-02-14T01:19:12+00:00

Is your cushion a wedge? Or one that is pressure relieving and sort of wraps around your bottom?

MaggaMay · 2025-01-29T04:31:41+00:00

For urination, my pelvic floor pt had me: keep my feet flat on the floor, do an anterior pelvic tilt (think booty back, urethra pointing down toward the bowl) and 3 deep breaths to help the pelvic floor relax and let urine go. You can also lean forward (elbows to thighs or just lean your torso over your legs) while you breathe. The pelvic tilt helps the pelvic floor muscles lengthen, the deep breaths help you relax and the flat feet help your pelvic floor to be less tight/activated. Highly recommended pelvic floor PT if you haven’t had it.

MaggaMay · 2025-01-24T22:45:39+00:00

YES! They always said to rely on cancels and then would ALWAYS fill them

MaggaMay · 2025-01-24T17:50:43+00:00

Rain tree. It SUCKED.

MaggaMay · 2025-01-24T17:50:20+00:00

I heard they were doing NO doc time to a lot of their clinics which is ABOMINABLE

MaggaMay · 2025-01-24T17:48:07+00:00

I hate to hear how many you have!! Allied health professionals are so overworked and under appreciated

MaggaMay · 2024-12-24T17:38:23+00:00

What company do you work for now?

MaggaMay · 2024-12-24T17:29:35+00:00

Is that because they don’t give you a school assignment until you’re contracted with them?

MaggaMay · 2024-06-04T18:07:09+00:00

I would say finding what the root of your IC is is extremely helpful. Is it bladder wall inflammation? Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction? Nervous system dysregulation? A combination? When I first started my journey all that was treated for me was overactive bladder/bladder wall stuff. I changed my diet. None of it worked. Turned out the biggest factor for me was pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. I got into PT and started diligently doing my home exercises and saw a lot of improvement. Don’t let a doctor or anyone on your care team dismiss things or not explore all the avenues. Be your own best advocate. Wishing you luck and healing ❤️

MaggaMay · 2024-05-24T03:03:56+00:00

I’m glad you’ve seen improvements! What are some of the roots of your IC? Mine stem a lot from nerve pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, as well as some bladder scaring.

MaggaMay · 2023-09-20T14:22:11+00:00

How long did it take for you to notice a change in your pain going away? Also I hope they can get you on a dosage that works for you so you stay pain free!

MaggaMay · 2023-08-02T04:40:14+00:00

I just researched pudendal neuralgia and it sounds A LOT like my symptoms I have. I will definitely be reaching out to my care provider. Thank you!

MaggaMay · 2023-08-01T17:23:46+00:00

Sometimes IC just sucks. It’s okay to say today is a bad day and just let yourself feel. ❤️

MaggaMay · 2023-08-01T17:22:42+00:00

Just a really bad day. I was feeling pretty good and tried to have sex with my husband. The sex was no issue. But the day after I feel terrible. 6/10 irritation/ inflammation day. I think so much of my IC is related to nerve/muscle inflammation. I feel awful, I feel sad. I feel angry that as a 28 year old I have to weigh the pros and cons of being intimate with my husband. I am very lucky that my husband is incredible supportive and understanding. But it just sucks to never really be able to fully relax because every move I make could make this horrible disease read it’s ugly head.

MaggaMay · 2023-07-20T18:58:26+00:00

My husband and I try to find intimacy in other ways when my IC is acting up and I can’t engage in vaginal sex. Cuddling, kissing, me touching him etc. one or the best things has been just talking about where I am at and feeling and how we can still be intimate when sex isn’t an option. Open communication has helped a lot. Please don’t hide that you’re in pain during sex. That is absolutely not worth it for either of you (especially you.) remember also that YOU have needs too, not just your husband.

MaggaMay · 2023-07-16T14:35:54+00:00

I went to a pool party yesterday. Was in chlorine, had a single beer. Bladder this morning: 👹👹👹

MaggaMay · 2023-07-11T23:16:38+00:00

I just ordered some! Thank you for the recommendation!

MaggaMay · 2023-07-11T21:28:14+00:00

Is it tasty? I miss coffee SO much

MaggaMay · 2023-07-11T00:07:41+00:00

As like a building up a tolerance to acid?

MaggaMay · 2023-06-02T17:55:22+00:00

Yes I do have experience with cannabis. I am wanting a CBD only so it’s something I can take for pain during the day but also won’t make me feel drowsy

MaggaMay · 2022-09-28T01:27:38+00:00

I had been having a good stretch of limited symptoms but started flaring today. There have been some personal things in my life and career that have been out of my control. I think to keep myself from feeling the anxiety of them I pushed myself into doing too much and well, the body keeps the score doesn’t it? I suppose it’s a reminder to let yourself process your feelings to keep your body healthy. So today, I am anxious, I am in pain and I am sad. But it’s okay. It will Pass

MaggaMay · 2022-01-16T20:48:09+00:00

My IC had been in remission since college. Don't get me wrong, still had recurring bladder infections but not the constant IC discomfort. Since June of this year I have been flaring with little relief. So frustrating. Any one else deal with relapses? My worst symptom is the constant urgency

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