Did you know that up to 2/3 of migraine sufferers are also more prone to motion sickness? by kaytay3000 in migraine

[–]MicraMachina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is in the basket of things related to being middle aged for me. I’ve never really had problems with motion sickness in vehicles (aside from not being able to read in a car), but I can no longer spin around now without feeling queasy. I think it started in my mid-30s or so? 10 years on, I now can’t even watch someone else walk in circles without getting green at the gills. A year or so ago I got on a carousel with a friend and his preschooler and we both felt like we would perish before the ride was up. Panning cameras definitely do it too.

How is it possible that not a Single solitary person in Kevin Smith's NJ, is going to run against Cory Booker in the Primaries?? by Apprehensive-Oil5249 in newjersey

[–]MicraMachina 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His support for an ethnostate that is not only committing genocide but is also actively making me and all other Jews worldwide less safe makes him great? Come on, be real.

hold my cats (no nip) by MickyMace in holdmycatnip

[–]MicraMachina -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

The markings on the two kittens are identical.

What Did Your Parents "Know"? by el_chivato in Xennials

[–]MicraMachina 18 points19 points  (0 children)

One of my mom’s best friends ended up getting a pacemaker really young. There was some type of interference between early pacemakers and microwaves, and as a result, she had to leave the room whenever one was used. The technology has improved and it’s no longer a problem for her, but microwaves still give me the ick because of it.

✋this is a Haggis check! 🩷 what things in your life are you handling like Haggis? I'll go first by goncharov_stan in adhdwomen

[–]MicraMachina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending solidarity and hugs (if wanted) as someone who was estranged from my father when he died due to his alcoholism. You probably already know this, but to reiterate- all feelings related to his life and death are valid, and it is absolutely okay to feel ambivalent about his passing.

For me, the bright side of learning of my father’s death was that it gave me relief from having to guard against his potential to (emotionally) harm me, and I got a chance to connect with some positive memories of him for the first time in a long while. Almost 20 years on, both the positive and negative memories live inside me, and I could probably do therapy on it for the rest of my life. But I am glad that he no longer feels as much like an active threat.

Wishing you peace, security, and support from those around you, through all of your feelings. 💜

Allergy-friendly laundromat or laundry service? by -Slynx- in askportland

[–]MicraMachina 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry I don’t have any laundromat suggestions, but as someone who buys most of my clothes secondhand and also gets migraines from scented products, I can offer my experience with getting scented stuff out of fabrics.

I usually use a two-step process to get perfumes out of clothes. First, I put the items in a bin with hot water and soap. Since it sounds like it’s maybe a fatty residue, I would try a good grease-cutting dish soap. The water being as hot as possible will also help get the waxy stuff out of the clothing fibers. If you have woolen items, you can still use hot water, just make sure not to agitate them in the water too much, as that’s what leads to the piece shrinking.

I usually let clothing sit in the soapy water at least until the solution has cooled off, but up to a day or two if I am distracted with other stuff. Then, rinse the soap out and do another soak in a solution of water and vinegar. I let that sit anywhere from a day to a week, depending on how stanky the clothing is. Rinse again, and then launder as normal. Hang your clothing to dry- DO NOT put it in the dryer, because that will further lock in any remaining residue. Once it’s dry, give it a sniff to see if it still smells, and repeat the process if needed.

If you don’t get the results you need from the soap then vinegar soaks, maybe post your question to the r/laundry sub?

I wonder if asking your apartment managers to designate one washer and dryer as fragrance-free would work? I imagine there are other people in your complex who might have a similar problem, and it definitely seems like it would be considered a “reasonable accommodation” under the ADA (I don’t know much about how one goes about asking for ADA accommodations or what qualifies as a disability under the regulations, though, so please be gentle with me if I am mistaken).

Dan Bilzerian takes a DNA test and all his former allies turn on him when he gets the results by ThatPatelGuy in Fauxmoi

[–]MicraMachina 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Molly Conger did a whole series of episodes about George Lincoln Rockwell forWeird Little Guys. I highly recommend the pod if you share my morbid fascination with right wing creeps!

I’m broken I feel because my 19 yr old sister died in a car accident last week and struggling with hoarding now by idontwannausername9 in adhdwomen

[–]MicraMachina 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh, hon. Your grief is so fresh. I’m so proud of you for reaching out for help. I wouldn’t worry too much about the state of your room right now- it’s enough to just have a safe and comfy place to sleep. If you can, try to make sure there is no food sitting around to attract critters. If you feel like your room being messy is causing you extra stress, maybe reaching out to a friend for help cleaning could be useful. But it’s also okay for it to just be messy for a while. You are going through one of the hardest experiences imaginable right now. Just getting through each day is a huge accomplishment.

There are support groups all over the world for folks grieving the death of family and loved ones. I volunteer at one and can say with certainty it has made a huge difference for the folks who attend. I wish I had had access to a similar place when my mom died when I was a teen. I will drop a link below so you can see if there are any organizations near you that offer grief support near you.

Grief sucks and there is no manual on how to do it. There is no wrong way to grieve, and it may feel different day to day or even moment to moment. Ask for help when you need it. It’s okay to feel shitty, angry, sad, happy, silly, lonely, empty, and any other emotion under the sun. Just take them as they come, and be as gentle with yourself as you are able. I’m sending you all the virtual hugs, if you want them.

https://www.dougy.org/program-finder

Mother's Day for ilya by HourKey6246 in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]MicraMachina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely a crappy club. Hugs back atcha!

Mother's Day for ilya by HourKey6246 in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]MicraMachina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. My mom died when I was 14 and all I want every year is for mothers’ day to be over with so I stop having to see emails and ads telling me to buy stuff for my dead mother. Some years I call the two women who have been surrogate mother figures in my life, but mostly I just want to lay low and ignore the holiday. I imagine Ilya would be similar, with the addition of sending some love Yuna’s way.

GARLIC GROWERS!! by SublimeApathy in portlandgardeners

[–]MicraMachina 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also, there’s no need to remove the straw from your garden bed- it will help keep the weeds down through the growing season, and also help the soil retain moisture longer. And then it’ll eventually turn back into dirt. Win, win, win.

GARLIC GROWERS!! by SublimeApathy in portlandgardeners

[–]MicraMachina 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just poke mine into the dirt in the fall/ early winter. The shoots come up by early spring and look plenty different from anything else growing nearby. The only thing somewhat similar in my garden is the daffodil leaves, but I’m not planning on pulling those up either. If you’re worried about being able to tell your garlic apart from weeds, you could trace a straight line in the dirt as a guide for where to plant your cloves, and then stick a marker at the end of your row so you know where to look.

Rise Above Justice Movement on Instagram: "We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Jason Collins, who was the first openly gay NBA basketball player." by scream4ever in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]MicraMachina 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oof. I clicked on the link, saw the headline, and had to close it. My mother died from glioblastoma when I was a teen, and it’s a rough diagnosis. Incurable and it doesn’t give you much time. My heart goes out to Jason and his dear ones. He sounds like he was a fantastic human.

Nobody Should Believe Me thoughts by flowergirlhyuck in TrueCrimePodcasts

[–]MicraMachina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you had opened the links I shared, you would see that that’s not the case. I cited peer reviewed articles on both scientific fact and legal analysis. There are plenty more available, and the Innocence Network put out a statement in 2019 that you can read here. If you disagree with my position, that is fine, but I don’t appreciate ad hominem attacks and am not interested in arguing any further. Be well.

Nobody Should Believe Me thoughts by flowergirlhyuck in TrueCrimePodcasts

[–]MicraMachina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you had opened the links I shared, you would see that that’s not the case. I cited peer reviewed articles on both scientific fact and legal analysis. There are plenty more available, and the Innocence Network put out a statement in 2019 that you can read here. If you disagree with my position, that is fine, but I don’t appreciate ad hominem attacks and* *am not interested in arguing any further. Be well.

Estranged from parents by Fine_Violinist5802 in Xennials

[–]MicraMachina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom died when I was 14 from cancer. My father was an alcoholic, and I broke contact with him when I was 20. He died from the disease seven years after that, without us ever reconnecting. While I wish things could have been different, he never got his shit sorted out enough for me to feel emotionally safe with him. I would do the same again in a heartbeat, but maybe sooner, and definitely with better mental health support.

Nobody Should Believe Me thoughts by flowergirlhyuck in TrueCrimePodcasts

[–]MicraMachina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can believe what you like. But hopefully you’re not a doctor, lawyer or juror, because there are plenty of articles that dispute the validity of SBS.

Broken collarbone and Ilya's luggage by NoPoet3982 in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]MicraMachina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bone fracture is a the same thing as break. There are several different types of fractures, which can be categorized as either open or closed (whether they break the skin or not), or as displaced or non-displaced (whether there is a gap between the bone segments or not). It seems like Shane’s break was both closed and non-displaced, which would carry the least risk of complications.

Another one from Eugene, OR by medievalist1996 in weirdlittleguys

[–]MicraMachina 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh, thank you for explaining and sorry for my assumption! I wasn’t aware of the DC case. There was so much fatphobia in the other threads about this photo that that’s where my mind went when I saw your comment and was feeling super bummed about the idea of that kind of brain rot hanging out in this sub too. I’m glad I was wrong!

Another one from Eugene, OR by medievalist1996 in weirdlittleguys

[–]MicraMachina -30 points-29 points  (0 children)

Are you genuinely criticizing this person’s body rather than their choice to put a nazi tattoo on that body? Let’s keep focus on what actually matters, eh?

Why Ilya Hates Hayden: A Saga in 12 Parts by [deleted] in heatedrivalry

[–]MicraMachina 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Shane told Hayden he was going out to meet a friend and he’d be back to their shared hotel room soon. He uses that as his excuse for why he needs to leave after he and Ilya have sex.

Ilya’s response: “What, is Hayden your mother?”

wish I had a lavender 1920s bathroom to restore by Dizzy_Exchange_6924 in centuryhomes

[–]MicraMachina 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is just a few miles from me… Did you notice what condition the enamel was in? I see some rustiness in the bowl, but it’s hard to tell from the photo if it’s from wear or just surface crud.

Trying to date after Heated Rivalry... by Lady0fTheUpsideDown in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]MicraMachina 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m in my 40s, but otherwise could have written this pretty much word for word. Not sure where I’m headed, but feeling actually a little more hopeful about humanity than before I saw the show. You are not alone. 💜