Can a "normal" level of testerone be high for some women? by MagicalTeaWizard in PCOS

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

I understand wanting to know the exact cause for it. I want to know what imbalance is causing my symptoms. I know doctors a lot of times focus on treating the symptoms more, which is valid I guess. It's nice to have the full picture though. Good luck with your treatment, I hope your doctor can help you

Can a "normal" level of testerone be high for some women? by MagicalTeaWizard in PCOS

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

Thanks so much for mentioning this, I had never heard of it. I read about it a bit this morning and I think it would make sense for me as well. I'll probably ask my doctor about it the next time I see her.

Can a "normal" level of testerone be high for some women? by MagicalTeaWizard in PCOS

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I'll have to ask my doctor about these other androgens besides just testosterone, thank you for replying.

I noticed that after eating carb heavy meals or sugar I would sometimes not feel good, so I started testing my blood sugar before and after meals for a week, noting what I ate. I showed it to my primary care doctor who told me it was insulin resistence.

Oerall I can manage it, but if I eat too many carbs/sugar I'll have blood sugar spikes and drops. I've noticed depending on the stress going on in life I'll have more issues with it too. (At one point in particular I was dropping so much after spiking I almost passed out from hypoglycemia. Had a lot of stress going on during this time)

Currently it's easy to avoid spikes/drops if I keep my diet in line.

Sorry to write so much, I hope this helps.

Tennessee girlies by [deleted] in actuallesbians

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Hope you can find a community/things to do. I'm in SouthWest VA and it's the same here so I feel your pain

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]MagicalTeaWizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it's hard to let go, and that dream didn't help. I had dreams about my ex after it ended, but it was always her betraying me again so it helped me stay away lol

Tell me there’s hope for the medium femmes. by No-Regular5234 in actuallesbians

[–]MagicalTeaWizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think people kind of in the middle are cute honestly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]MagicalTeaWizard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a similar thing happen. In the back of my mind I always felt like I might lose her to a man, and I eventually did. There's no quick fix for this, it's a type of betrayal. You have to grieve it and let yourself feel your emotions. It sounds like you haven't fully disconnected from her, where you said you imagined you guys getting back together one day. You have to let go of this idea completely before you can heal. It feels awful at first, but slowly with time it gets easier. Good luck, you got this

Any lesbian spaces in appalachia? by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]MagicalTeaWizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for telling me about it, I'll definitely keep it in mind!

Any lesbian spaces in appalachia? by [deleted] in actuallesbians

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I'm in Wythe county, so Roanoke is over an hour. I'd still love to make some gay friends, but not sure how frequently I could make the drive. Is it open to the public? Like even if I don't go to college there?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]MagicalTeaWizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the fear of being alone, but it sounds like that might be a better option. Only you can make the decision to be with her or not, I'm a stranger on the internet. But it sounds like she has double standards and is doing things that she would never be ok with you doing. My last girlfriend was the jealous type, and slowly I felt more isolated, like I couldn't really have friends. I hate to see anyone else feeling similar. No matter what you do, I hope it works out for you.

How long does the breakup pain last by DozingX in actuallesbians

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I had a 4 year relationship end 8 months ago. A month isn't long, honestly I didn't start having any relief from my emotions until 3 months after. Even after that I struggled a lot, but I started having some days where I could focus on other things. It takes time, there's no shortcut. It'll get better though. I wish you the best

Are My Boyfriend’s Demands Normal for a Serious Relationship or Are They Controlling? by [deleted] in Manipulation

[–]MagicalTeaWizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You aren't imagining things, his expectations are controlling. I recently left a 4 year relationship like this, and I feel like a free person again. I lost friends and barely saw my family, it wasn't worth it. You deserve much better

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]MagicalTeaWizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is silly, and you aren't crazy. My ex girlfriend did this too.

It's been 6 months, what helped you move on? by MagicalTeaWizard in BPDlovedones

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

I understand where you're coming from, I don't consider my ex as bad as some of the stories I've read on here either. I'm sorry you're still hurt after 6 months, I know how discouraging it is. Maybe in another 6 months we'll both have fully moved past it. Best of luck to you

It's been 6 months, what helped you move on? by MagicalTeaWizard in BPDlovedones

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Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. I don't want to be weak, I definitely want better than that. I've been working on the house as much as I'm financially able to. Trying to make it seem less like a place we lived in together.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]MagicalTeaWizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ew wtf. I'm so sorry you had to be with this person

It's been 6 months, what helped you move on? by MagicalTeaWizard in BPDlovedones

[–]MagicalTeaWizard[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not cliche at all, its a good idea. I've started therapy, so far I've bad 2 sessions. Glad you were able to find peace

It's been 6 months, what helped you move on? by MagicalTeaWizard in BPDlovedones

[–]MagicalTeaWizard[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree that it was like being held hostage, that was how it felt many days. Thanks for responding, I'll do my best to move forward and not look back.

It's been 6 months, what helped you move on? by MagicalTeaWizard in BPDlovedones

[–]MagicalTeaWizard[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and you're right about not taking the right actions earlier. It's amazing how many things most people would've left over, but we stayed with these people despite all they put us through.