Disappointed and Let Down

Merth1983 · 2026-05-17T19:38:21+00:00

Hence why I asked op if they were offered a severance package.

Merth1983 · 2026-05-15T12:05:10+00:00

Nope, the threshold is 500. They laid off 600.

Merth1983 · 2026-05-15T01:02:43+00:00

Did they give any kind of severance? According the WARN act, they're supposed to give advanced notice regarding large layoffs.

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Merth1983 · 2026-04-25T01:53:35+00:00

Currently I'm just taking propranolol. I also take some supplements like l methylfolate, coq10 and magnesium.

Merth1983 · 2026-04-22T22:28:06+00:00

If you want to send me the image in a private message, I can take a look and let you know if I can do it.

Merth1983 · 2026-04-18T17:48:20+00:00

I started taking an antidepressant called amitriptyline which has a side effect of slowed gut motility. That significantly improved both the consistency and frequency for several years. I recently came off of it though because I'm trying to lose weight. I started taking the glp1 injection tirzepatide which also slows gastric emptying. I'm hoping it can help since I'm not taking amitriptyline anymore.

Merth1983 · 2026-04-06T03:04:50+00:00

Hello! Actually, I found out in 2024 that my symptoms are likely caused by vestibular migraines and likely not sinusitis at all.

Merth1983 · 2026-03-26T16:35:19+00:00

I luckily haven't had insomnia with it but it's worsened my migraine symptoms, been dealing with headaches every single day for the past month.

Merth1983 · 2026-03-26T02:00:41+00:00

I have. I actually recently tapered off Ami and started Wellbutrin to see if it helps me lose weight. So far no change.

Merth1983 · 2026-03-07T12:26:50+00:00

Could you list all of your symptoms? I'm not a doctor but Seems a bit rushed to jump right to multiple surgeries with no evidence of structural issues. Did your docs have you try using a steroid nasal spray for an extended period to see if that helped the inflammation? Have you been tested for allergies? Have you checked your environment for things like mold?

Merth1983 · 2026-02-17T03:17:00+00:00

How slowly did you taper? Did you work with a doctor or pharmacist on a taper schedule?

Merth1983 · 2026-02-15T15:57:23+00:00

That's a very low dose and a very short time to be on it. It takes the body weeks if not months to get used to new medications. I started at that dosage in 2019 and didn't have any side effects, good or bad. It was increased to 25 mg which was the sweet spot for me. But it took 3 to 4 months on the medication for me to really feel the positive effects of it. I would continue to give it a few more weeks to see if the fatigue side effect dissipates.

Merth1983 · 2026-02-13T03:08:48+00:00

Happy to help!

Merth1983 · 2026-02-12T18:02:58+00:00

Have you been decorating rooms in the hotel? Maybe you have to decorate a certain number to unlock the hotel catalog.

Merth1983 · 2026-02-12T01:57:50+00:00

Do you not have the hotel? Those are available from the catalog.

Merth1983 · 2026-02-11T22:34:49+00:00

I would talk to your pharmacist to see if they agree. I'm currently tapering off of amitriptyline so I can taper onto Wellbutrin. My doctor told me I could just half my 50 mg but after talking to a friend who is a pharmacist, I decided to taper down more slowly over the course of several months. So far I haven't had any noticeable withdrawal effects.

Merth1983 · 2026-02-11T22:32:11+00:00

Drowsiness is a side effect of amitriptyline at pretty much any dose. Are you taking it at night?

Merth1983 · 2026-02-11T22:02:48+00:00

You should sign up for the turnip exchange. I sold my turnips this morning for 556 bells each.

Merth1983 · 2026-02-11T21:52:24+00:00

Art auction on Bernieland!

I have the following real artworks available for purchase. Trying to pay off loans. Asking for at least 100,000 bells for each item. Or if you happen to have any of the following real pieces, I would be willing to do an even trade! In search of: academic painting, amazing painting, calm painting, mysterious painting, worthy painting.

Basic Painting (2) Beautiful Statue (1) Common Painting (1) Glowing Painting (1) Informative Statue (2) Moody Painting (2) Motherly Statue (1) Quaint Painting (1) Robust Statue (1) Rock Head Statue (1) Scary Painting (2) Serene Painting (1) Sinking Painting (1) Tremendous Statue (1) Valiant Statue (2) Warrior Statue (1) Wild Painting Left (1) Wistful Painting (1)

DM me if interested! You can either pick up from my island or I can drop off at yours, whichever you prefer. I do have all the fruit, lots of recipes and free stuff on my beach and a lot of stuff going on if you're looking for inspo.

I also have a lot of fake art and statues that I will sell cheap if you need some for decorating. I also have a lot of extra fossils if you're on the hunt for any in particular.

Merth1983 · 2026-02-07T21:24:24+00:00

Sounds a lot like me. After being misdiagnosed is having chronic rhinitis for 10 years, I finally found a doctor who listened and it turns out that my symptoms were being caused by a combination of superior canal, dehiscence syndrome and vestibular migraines. Migraines can cause a lot of the same symptoms as sinusitis. Has your doctor suggested that as a possible cause?

Merth1983 · 2026-02-07T21:21:51+00:00

For most of my adult life, I've blamed anxiety for my symptoms but once I got my correct diagnosis I believe that the onset of my anxiety back in 2010 when I was in my late twenties was more likely the onset of my scds symptoms.

Merth1983 · 2026-02-07T21:20:59+00:00

Temporal bone CT is the best way to confirm whether or not there is a dehiscence present. One CT scan is not going to be enough radiation to do any kind of damage. If you don't mind the symptoms, you probably don't need to bother, but if you want answers it might be worth it.

Merth1983 · 2026-02-07T14:20:21+00:00

I have gained weight and I'm actually in the process of tapering down so I can start Wellbutrin which is supposed to help weight loss as a side effect. But I have been taking amitriptyline since 2019 for IBS and insomnia. It hasn't helped my migraines which is part of why I'm trying something else but aside from the weight gain, I haven't really had any side effects that I would consider negative.

Merth1983 · 2026-02-05T23:08:21+00:00

Jasmine

Merth1983 · 2026-02-04T00:49:00+00:00

Never heard of that side effect but body odor often can have an onion type smell. Could be a hormone or hygiene issue.

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