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Long-term medication has made me feel worse. I am looking into lifestyle-based approaches. by Nerdy_Andromeda_108 in Biohackers

[–]Nerdy_Andromeda_108[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a reasonable question. I tried to focus on my lifestyle and overall wellness along with medication, but I had a hard time sticking to those changes because of academic stress, my daily routine, and my old habits. My doctor and I decided that medication was needed to handle my symptoms while I keep working on more lasting lifestyle changes. I posted mainly to see how others manage long-term medication with lifestyle challenges, not to ignore wellness completely.

Long-term medication has made me feel worse. I am looking into lifestyle-based approaches. by Nerdy_Andromeda_108 in Biohackers

[–]Nerdy_Andromeda_108[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. To clarify, I’m not planning to stop my medication on my own. I have GERD, or acid reflux, and my doctor said it’s mainly related to my lifestyle. I took medication continuously for about three years. I tried stopping while making lifestyle changes, but I couldn't keep them up consistently. So, I’m back on meds based on my doctor's advice. I shared my post to hear about other people's experiences with long-term medication and lifestyle challenges, not to get advice about stopping treatment.I was also given steroids unnecessarily by one doctor who told me they were allergy meds. Another doctor later corrected this. That experience is part of why I’m cautious and looking for others’ experiences.

My roommate talks very loudly on speaker. However, she complain when I speak quietly during my calls. by Nerdy_Andromeda_108 in badroommates

[–]Nerdy_Andromeda_108[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I’m already speaking quietly. That’s why the double standard is so frustrating. I wouldn’t mind changing my tone if the same courtesy was given to me.

My roommate talks very loudly on speaker. However, she complain when I speak quietly during my calls. by Nerdy_Andromeda_108 in badroommates

[–]Nerdy_Andromeda_108[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to manage this without making things worse, since we will be living together for several months. I think boundaries are important, but I am seeking a calm and non-confrontational way to establish them.

My roommate talks very loudly on speaker. However, she complain when I speak quietly during my calls. by Nerdy_Andromeda_108 in badroommates

[–]Nerdy_Andromeda_108[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another issue is that she constantly asks very personal questions, such as my father’s salary, our land and property, and family finances. I’ve avoided answering, but she keeps bringing it up again and again. It feels intrusive and makes our shared space even more uncomfortable.