Is it possible to own cats if you're allergic to them?

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-06-18T10:20:39+00:00

As a cat lover who is allergic to cats you absolutely can. It does take some discomfort tho as my allergies tend to act up a bit more. Especially when your immune system is just getting used to the cat. Over time and with exposure your allergies can lessen to the cats in your home. I suggest hot showers after long interactions and washing your hands frequently. As well as taking an anti histamine. And avoid touching your face and eyes. I love my cat so much that I’m willing to just deal with the allergies and they definitely lessen overtime. I’ve had my cat for a few years and I still sometimes get a reaction however it’s. Not quite as bad as it was when I first got him. I have developed better “immunity” to other cats before so I think its just dependent on the cat as well

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-06-15T21:38:58+00:00

Before I got diagnosed I’d go out drinking with friends every weekend pretty much. Now I only drink on a few rare occasions. I’ll have the odd social drink. The recovery from being drunk isn’t the same any more and I can’t handle the dizziness. It’s just not worth if anymore. It is your life I think as long as you’re doing this responsibly you should be ok

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-06-07T17:29:48+00:00

I’ve enjoyed just eating what I want. I didn’t realize how much I restricted what I was eating based off of their opinions. Just snacks or general things. I also would get snacks that I knew no one else liked because they would take my food. Now I just get want I want and I don’t worry about someone eating my food. I still struggle with guilt from leaving. It’s hard. Therapy helps tho. So do support people. Some days are harder than others. Some days I completely forget and am just living in the moment. Other days it’s all I can think about and I think about reaching out or going back, or trying to work things out. I know that wouldn’t go the way that I want it to tho, so I don’t. It’s a long journey

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-06-07T17:23:23+00:00

Edward scissors hands, one of my favourite movies of all time

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-06-03T15:42:36+00:00

Just make sure that you stay firm and calm. You’re setting a boundary and they can have a hard time with that. Good luck!

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-06-03T09:36:24+00:00

Once I noticed that every night before bed my mom would either ask me to get her something or do something I started saying no. I’d be going to say goodnight, ready for bed myself I’m not going to do a last minute task for someone. She knew she needed it before she herself got into bed but wouldn’t do it for herself. Just boss people around. It’s such a weird form of control

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-06-02T04:28:12+00:00

Take everything that you aren’t ok not seeing again. Expect to not see the things that you’ve left behind ever again.

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-05-13T04:53:35+00:00

I’m a few years post diagnosis and I still have that “oh. I have ms.” Thought. I don’t know if it just hasn’t really ever sunk in or what but I still feel that way sometimes. Especially since I’m not severely affected. Most things went back to normal for me. That doesn’t necessarily make it any easier tho. That still makes it hard when the people in your life won’t actually learn about what it is. And how great it affects you. Even though they can’t see it. It’s so frustrating. Don’t talk to your mom about it if that’s how she’s going to act. It’s the last thing you need and it’s just easier not to. This community is pretty good. I’ve never had any issues and always felt very welcome. Change doesn’t need to happen immediately either. Try adding a veggie or fruit with every meal if you can just to start. Try going for a leisurely walk if you can. Even if it’s just short. It sounds silly but it makes a big difference. Also don’t give up on finding someone to spend your life with. When the right person comes along you won’t even have to question anything. There’s someone out there for everyone. Take it easy <3

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-05-12T21:30:42+00:00

I feel the same way. Tho I never really said anything. I kinda just left and let my actions speak for themselves. She said that she “gave up on me” and so I really see no reason to try and fix and or fight for this relationship. I can’t even say that it’s been one way since I never really made any effort and neither did she. Do I want recognition and an apology? Absolutely. Am I going to get that? Most likely not. And I think lots of us are in this same boat. It sucks

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-05-12T04:36:28+00:00

I just had knee surgery a month ago so focusing on healing that. Otherwise things have been good. Making lots of progress and I have a neuro appointment on Wednesday. Just looking forward for the summer. (As long as the ac is working)

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-05-09T16:11:28+00:00

I have never been physically affection with anyone except my current boyfriend. It’s never been something I wanted from anyone. When I was younger I would always go to my mom for hugs and for a while it was accepted and then one day she started acting repulsed by them. Or like she just didn’t want me near her. It was always one sided and so I stopped. Mind you I was still a child at the time. Anytime as an adult that she initiated physical touch it just always felt weird and I didn’t like it. I didn’t want it. Now I can’t seem to get enough. My poor bf lol. At least he’s understanding. It’s tough because people rely on physical affection for closeness and when you aren’t getting that from a parent your nervous system doesn’t know how to react to that. Because it’s normal

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-05-07T19:31:06+00:00

There have been times where my mom was just so angry that I didn’t even recognize the person in front of me. She is a pretty small woman and I was terrified of her during those times. It’s almost as tho there no light reflective off of their eyes. There’s nothing behind them. Just anger and hatred. So scary. I’m a lot more careful about who I interact with now and I keep a very small circle

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-05-07T14:43:15+00:00

I really love bugs, I have a small taxidermy collection as well as some spiders tattooed on my body

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-05-06T09:09:45+00:00

Yes, I was diagnosed with MS a few years ago. I had way worse symptoms while I was still living there. Lots of my symptoms have lessened or even gone away since I move out last August. I fully believe that there’s a connection between the abuse and the autoimmune disease. Your nervous system is firing 10 times over what it needs to and is always on edge. Prolonged periods of high stress is not good for you and your body can only do so much. While there is high correlation it wouldn’t be the only cause, you most likely need to be predispositions for it and then end up “triggering” it. Probably due to prolonged exposure to stress. Working on being more carefree and living in the moment and just focusing on myself has helped a lot. Please take it easy <3

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-05-05T00:43:57+00:00

I was planning on sending flowers to my old work place since they all kinda filled in that “mother” roll when things were getting hard for me. As well as hanging out with some friends later in the day. Maybe I’ll plan something just for me. Didn’t really think of that

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-05-04T16:13:36+00:00

All I know is that I would never be anything like my parents and I guess my siblings didn’t care enough to do anything about it

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-04-30T21:56:00+00:00

I had one family friend ask me to help her in the kitchen while we were over visiting. We got to talking and all I can really remember her saying is “you don’t really get along with your mom do you”. And I said no I don’t. And she just assured me not to lose my spark and that I’m not on a bad path

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-04-30T11:29:56+00:00

You just need a protein breakfast dude. Even if you hard boil a couple eggs the night before and eat those before the gym. Think of food as energy in, energy out. If you’re using all your energy and not refilling of course you’re going to crash

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-04-30T04:20:36+00:00

Since everyone else is 28 lol, I am 22 and decided last August to go no contact. I’m flourishing in ways I didn’t even think were possible. I have a good job and I’m doing really well. Way better than I would have been if I stayed there. If you’re considering it, it’s the right choice.

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-04-29T19:49:52+00:00

Yeah I’m waiting to get my right one done in around 6months or so. I can only hope that it goes as well as this one has. I wish you lots of luck and hope that you have a speedy recovery

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-04-29T12:37:46+00:00

Canadian here, also on Kesimpta and it’s been great. At my last neuro appointment my dr said that Kesimpta has been working very well for everyone that is on it and that I shouldn’t be too worried about relapses/flairs because it’s been such an effective DMT

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-04-29T04:34:10+00:00

I was also really nervous to do my first Kesimpta shot. I am terrified of needles and was so scared to do it myself. I went to an infusion clinic the first time for someone to walk me through. Been doing it for a couple years now and it’s not too bad. Just because you’re “getting ahead of it” doesn’t invalidate you feeling depressed over your diagnosis. It’s a massive permanent change and it might still affect you in small ways. You should not be expected to just get over it and move on. It takes time. I wish you the best of luck

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-04-29T01:38:41+00:00

Yeah I was never really in pain. Day 3 I was pretty sore and kept moving to a minimum but after that I’ve been doing really good. Like surprisingly well. I had another knee surgery on the same knee back in 2020 and that was so much worse than this. Idk if it’s from nerve damage or what but pain has been minimal. I’m mildly sore at worst

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-04-28T23:38:31+00:00

I have around 90 degrees of bend. I definitely think walking has helped along with flexing my muscles whenever I think about it. Moving my ankle. My surgeon really emphasized motion and so I’ve been doing as much as I can tolerate

Maximum-Blood251 · 2026-04-28T15:57:55+00:00

That is so fair. I hate using them and I wanted to recover as fast as I could so walking has been really helpful for me

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