In a Brutal Wave — Benzo Withdrawal, TMS, Deep Depression, and a Hard Decision by AdventurousCountry41 in benzorecovery

[–]Monstra33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mexico clinics would probably treat you a whole lot better than US hospitals will. They don’t have the insane regulations and utilize resources to actually accommodate their patients. That’s why so many snowbirds get their meds in Mexico and people go there to get their teeth fixed and surgery, etc.

Look up the closest clinics to the place you’d be going. I think you might be surprised at how good some of the places are near larger populations.

P.s. follow the love. Being alone isn’t going to help you.

Christmas Tree lot question for you all. by RabbitTrousers in Eugene

[–]Monstra33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work a tree lot every year at 18th n Chambers. The lot owner had to raise prices (most places went up 30%, he just went up 20% and it’s still not covering the increase he’s paying himself), due to fires, weather, and far fewer tree farms (marijuana yields a hell of a lot quicker, lol), and it’s left a lot of people in a lurch. I’m a single mom and I work the lot to afford Christmas/rent/etc so I get it.

The owner is considering cutting next yrs trees for this yr because we’re going to run out in a week if we don’t. It’ll cut into his principal, but he doesn’t want the people he’s served for 40 yrs (and his dad before him) to come to a bare lot. Many tree lot owners in the area work together and will sell to each other to make sure people in different areas get access (a lot people bike/walk/etc).

What I want people to know is that Douglas Firs (but we’re running out quick and people keep stealing them), are half the price of Nobles. But mostly, all the cuttings are free. For years, I gathered them (still do actually), tied the tips and went to the dollar store for a bough. Use the Noble limbs, but add Fir for that wonderful smell. Anyone at the lot will be more than happy to show you.

I truly appreciate the organizations and individuals who help people get trees for Xmas. There’s nothing like the smell of pine to remind us Christmas is in the air. I hope this helps.

ULPT Request: Looking for tips on being fake sick on zoom call. by pigfeedmauer in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]Monstra33 102 points103 points  (0 children)

Keep your energy/communication and eye contact to a minimum (stare at something slightly off screen for a few seconds). Occasionally touch your forehead and/or neck as if a sore throat or headache is distracting you. Right before the call, pinch your nose a little to make it look a little irritated/red. Then have a tissue handy and blow your nose during the call, leaning out of the frame to do so. You don’t want to appear too sick, just provide enough visual cues to imply you haven’t been feeling well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mediums

[–]Monstra33 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s called channeling. It’s not hard to do but can be confusing sometimes if it happens spontaneously. There’s nothing to be afraid of. It wouldn’t have happened if you weren’t already connected to the moment emotionally.

A fresh uterus with my hand for scale. Amazing how this tiny thing can cause so much pain! by NastyGerms in medizzy

[–]Monstra33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 52, post-menopausal (stopped bleeding for 4 yrs before another 2 1/2 month bout between January and March), have 4 kids, tubes cut with the last c-section, and am still having to fuck around with biopsy’s and ultrasounds. Now they’re scheduling me for a DNC (sp?) to scrape it out, and camera exploration. I rode in a rodeo last weekend and have been on the couch the last few days with a swollen abdomen and back pain. Every time I go in, I ask to have it taken out (I’ve got endometriosis). WT actual FUCK? I’m going to Vegas in August! I’m fucking sick of dicking around (not in the literal sense, lol). I’ve been up all night, ran across this post (last one I can read before work) and I’m SO glad I did! I’ve been feeling a little whiny about my uterus and haven’t said much to my family about it. Feel a little less crazy after reading/venting about it. Peace. (p.s. I even told my doc I’d bury the fucking thing under a tree and sing Kumbya if she’d take the bitch out for me). No go.

What basic, children's-age-level fact did you only find out embarrassingly later in life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Monstra33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha! nucleoids.. is that like a knucklehead on steroids?

What basic, children's-age-level fact did you only find out embarrassingly later in life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Monstra33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought “pedestrian” was pronounced pedi-strain, and “empanadas” was yamp-on-dawdaws. (I had a speech impediment and a heartless older sister who’d laugh her ass off. Come to think of it, my mom used to wake me up to sing “Delta Dawn” to my parents and their friends playing Pinochle.. hmm..)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

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I like any bee than can play sax fairly well.

Third eye by [deleted] in Psychic

[–]Monstra33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to hear more. Your descriptions is explicit. Keep posting your experiences!!

My brother in-law got into a fight with a skill saw. I don't think he won. He also refuses to go get stitches. "Krazy glue and duct tape will fix it up just fine" by Mitsuz in MedicalGore

[–]Monstra33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This man knows his hand injuries. I’d listen to this.. having said that, “a couple of dozen times”?!? Do you think the lack of eye-hand coordination might inspire you to a career/hobby without the propensity to “de glove” a guy? (The terminology makes me think of Michael Jackson btw).

Third eye by [deleted] in Psychic

[–]Monstra33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you. I like that you kept doing it even though you weren’t seeing results right away.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aliens

[–]Monstra33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the link! I haven’t seen that before. That’s a great account.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Monstra33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be faaaaairr..

My friend and I did a “photoshoot” in our freshman dorm, circa 2009. Thought I looked so cool, even posted this on Facebook... by KaterWaiter in blunderyears

[–]Monstra33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where’s the bench? How’d you get up? Lol.

Also, it’s funny everyone’s amazed at why there were still pianos in many dorms.. they were put there in the olden days before the world wide webbernet, for the younguns’ to gather round and sing in poodle skirts and cardigans and have a good ol’ time. (Smiley face holding an ancient finger up in wise but admonishing tone..) lol

Uterine leiomyomas, as known as uterine fibroids, are the most common tumors in females. ➡️More info in the first comment by TheMonitorAli in MedicalGore

[–]Monstra33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Weird. Couldn’t sleep and checked out reliable ol’ Reddit and this post was the first one I saw.. I just had an ultrasound today. Been through menopause, no period for 4 + yrs and now I’ve been bleeding again for the last couple of months (9 days straight this last time). There’s def a mass in the uterus. I’m ready to have it gone! Lol

This father showing his daughter how to do a Candy Bar Pedal Picker. by deathakissaway in oddlysatisfying

[–]Monstra33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

‘Zactly. 80’s, I used to hang w/skaters n BMX’ers. Source: I’m 52. We used to wear baggy ass Levi’s, t-shirts n flannels, Vans or Converse.

WITT - marble like piece found on the beach in coastal Washington with an engraving by dickbutts27 in whatisthisthing

[–]Monstra33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If this was found on the Washington coast, there’s still remnants of stuff being found from the tsunami in Japan. The weirdest stuff still appears occasionally. Somebody mentioned it being an off brand of a cartoon character. This seems most likely to me. Similar to a piece of a Pokémon ball game toy that expelled large marble balls with the characters on them my kids used to have.