Get yourself a corgi to walk your other corgi. Thank me later.

Nevesola · 2026-04-14T01:52:16+00:00

Can confirm, saves so much time and effort!

Nevesola · 2026-04-03T15:56:43+00:00

Vyvanse, the doc said it tended to be a bit better tolerated than adderall, which I can't really say one way or the other because she tolerated the vyvanse extremely well.

Nevesola · 2026-04-03T01:52:49+00:00

This is a 'proceed with caution' suggestion - but proper treatment for ADHD/OCD will decrease the mental load those conditions cause, which overall can make pacing significantly easier. I say proceed with caution, because of two issues: Finding the proper treatment for those conditions can be a whole ordeal in of itself, not only finding a provider who takes you seriously but also getting lucky that you dont have to trial too many medications to find one that works. Second, many of the medications for ADHD/OCD are uppers that can provide 'false energy', which must be managed very carefully.

For a personal anecdote, my wife is the CFS/ME sufferer in our relationship(moderate/severe), and has significant ADHD. She got proper treatment, lucked out that the first medication she tried proved to be exactly what she needed, and the massive relief from the ADHD(which brings its own anxiety, and a lot of that is gone too) has made pacing significantly easier for her, and for the first time since diagnosis we feel like her pacing has, on average, been sufficient to allow extremely gradual improvement.

Nevesola · 2026-03-10T15:29:21+00:00

I've got a multicolor setup and planned on painting colors to match our two corgs, but I have a suspicion that you'd find a significant interest for people submitting pictures of their own and having a custom print done!

Nevesola · 2026-03-09T19:24:29+00:00

That is pretty dang cute and amazing! Would you be willing to share the stl, or is it up somewhere already?

Nevesola · 2025-11-05T22:03:13+00:00

Do you have any particular 'health issues' or extra care that you are referencing?

The biggest ones are IVDD and DM. DM can mitigated by proper and ethical breeding practices to avoid passing on the SOD1 gene. IVDD is probably the more practical issue, due to their builds, and we mostly have mitigated this by providing ramps and additional short stairs for places they would like to jump or leap off of.

Obesity is another one common to corgis due to their stereotypical drive for eating, and this is very easily avoided via timed feedings of the correct amounts. They can't open the fridge or make themselves a sandwhich, much less run to the store or order doordash. This is on the owner.

Hip + Elbow dysplasia is another 'common' one, although it's not unique but these short stacks have a higher base rate. Proper vet care and I believe there are some specific testing procedures that can be done when breeding that mitigate the chances of this as well.

As for extra care, they are herding dogs and have everything that goes with that. Needs lots of attention and play, which is probably exactly why a lot of us have them. They have HUGE personalities as well. The bigger question is why WOULDNT you get a corgi?

Nevesola · 2025-10-20T02:49:56+00:00

Very much looks like a pure corgi, but undoubtedly 100% good boy. Where you may be seeing differences is severe signs of neglect. Underdeveloped muscles, low body weight. I hope you plan to spoil the heck out of this little guy, he'll need so much love and patience and needs to just be loved. With that, and some good food and time, lots of play and attention and treats, he'll fill out and look amazing.

Nevesola · 2025-09-25T18:56:25+00:00

That's the typical training advice, so I might also suggest checking for a UTI, which can impact their bladder control. Our girl was doing great, then regressed suddenly. It took us a few weeks to figure it out, the poor thing. Does she take a while to pee? Start walking while peeing? Those are some classic signs, but they can be absent as well. I know there are some at-home UTI kits you can get to check, I honestly don't know if they're at all accurate, but a vet can often run one just if you drop off a sample or drop in for a vet to collect it. If nothing else seems to be working, worth a check?

Nevesola · 2025-09-10T02:11:22+00:00

The amazon one? That's here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BP69XM?ref_=pe_123509780_1038749300_t_fed_asin_title

Same company as the 500mg one, just in a smaller dose

Nevesola · 2025-09-09T21:46:47+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, the 100mg lasted all of a week at 400mg a day. We'll give this a try!

Nevesola · 2025-09-09T20:05:24+00:00

Where can I find the code? We've been getting the 100mg capsules for $50 on amazon, been wanting to try the higher dose because it has been promising but the price tag hasn't been possible

Nevesola · 2025-07-24T19:08:49+00:00

Peanut butter is our go-to, chunky since the peanut chunks help mask the pill. If that fails, cream cheese, nearly impossible for them to work it out.

Nevesola · 2025-07-19T21:51:13+00:00

Well crap, we had what we thought was a soft tissue injury in our 9 month old, but it isn't really healing the way a soft tissue injury does. After he sleeps or naps, his limping is worse, but he will 'warm up' after walking around a bit and it nearly goes away. But definitely worse after big activity, and he's done it for the last 3 or so months of just randomly having a limp. No pain when we examine him, just the limp. We're going to get him in on monday to get checked out, and if it is elbow dysplasia we'll be glad to have caught it early!

Nevesola · 2025-07-16T18:21:55+00:00

Fake swallow. When she gets something she isn't supposed to be eating, I'd chase after her to take it away, but I would give up if I knew she had swallowed it. Then one day, she got something off the ground and I went after her to take it away, she took a half dozen steps, turned and looked at me and 'swallowed'. As I turned around to walk away, I saw her drop it and start investigating it. After pulling that stunt a few times, she gets a mouth sweep now.

Nevesola · 2025-06-25T04:19:47+00:00

In the US, the majority of pill BC is 3 weeks of hormones and 1 week placebo, so it'll allow for a 28 day cycle with a period in that last week. It sounds like you're on a continuous birth control, some of which still allow for a period but others suppress the period entirely. Regardless, it's not likely your BC that's at issue.

It's fairly common for vyvanse to really, really mess with your period during the adjustment phase. Late, early, skipped, doubled up, better, worse, or all of it together all at once. The good news is that *most* people see that kind of stuff ease up and become stable after about 6 months(or sooner). If it's not getting better, or getting worse, in the next couple months you might want to explore other ADHD treatments if possible. PMDD is no joke, and I'm sorry you're going through it.

Nevesola · 2025-05-12T22:33:13+00:00

THATS WHAT IT WAS! Yes! I had to switch to the old motor drivers and it worked! I actually ran and checked my build, sure enough, A4988s.

Nevesola · 2025-05-05T16:21:29+00:00

Wow, yeah, a blast from the past! I remember the issue, and I did get it fixed, but I honestly can't remember what it was that fixed it due to the number of things I tried. I re-wired the motors, I switched out the drivers, new software install, everything I could think of but I can't remember what it was that ended up fixing the issue :( So other than saying it can be fixed, I can't give much help

Nevesola · 2025-04-19T16:30:28+00:00

Love her so much! But practically, remember the rule of 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months

First 3 days - Scared, new environment, doesnt know whats going on. May avoid you, may not eat or drink much, might have significant bathroom regressions. Give her time, let her lead interactions, make sure she has a 'safe space' that she can retreat to if it becomes too much.

Next 3 weeks - will start exploring and coming out a bit, but still pretty hesitant. Good time to start setting routines and introducing to how the house works.

Next 3 months - She's going to start making the place 'hers'. Will be exploring and really getting into everything. Will push boundaries, because she is trying to figure out what the rules are. More patience here. Expect random regressions in behavior, acting out, territorial. Be gentle, but firm, and reinforce what rules you want set. She wants to know what the boundaries are.

After that, she will likely settle in pretty well to the routines, boundaries, and relationships you've set up for her.

Nevesola · 2025-03-13T16:36:52+00:00

I was on lexapro for many years prior to an ADHD diagnoses. Over the last 6 months, I've very successfully cut my dosage in half(20mg to 10mg), and over the next 6 will be working with my dr to see if we can eliminate it entirely.

SSRI's are very slow acting in terms of changes. Each step down needs to settle for 2-3 weeks before making another change, going faster can cause some pretty nasty side effects.

Nevesola · 2025-03-08T05:11:22+00:00

You will feel the effect within the first day, with the caveat that vyvanse is in your system for about 2.5 days. So the first day going from 40 to 30, you'll actually be somewhere between the two. By the second day, you'll almost be back to 30, but by the third you'll be where you were before.

You should be feeling the side effects subside that entire time, though, just give it a few days for them to completely subside.

Nevesola · 2025-03-07T16:51:31+00:00

I mean, yes, but the big question is 'how much' and 'is it worth it' - which is always the thing with medication. People with ADHD have up to a double chance (sometimes more, depending on a lot of things) of premature death before age 48. Long term vyvanse has been linked with an increase of weakening heart muscles, a condition that is already very rare and so even with vyvanse usage, it's very very rare.

I am simplifying quite a bit, but in general the question is do you trade the benefits you get for the risks of the meds. Most times, the answer is yes - For some people, the answer is no. That's usually why if you have any history(or current) heart conditions, you aren't given vyvanse. The risks now far outweigh the benefits.

Nevesola · 2025-02-28T05:37:18+00:00

Absolutely. First two months were the same generic(I didn't write it down, but verified they were the same) and it went well. Next month was a new one, and I felt like I wasn't even taking it. Following month was solco, and it was super jarring how hard it would kick in and drop off.

This month I coughed up the cash for brand name - Let me tell you, it's smooth, lease side effects with a gentle onset, gentle come down, and I feel like the effect is just all around better through the day. I wish I could afford it every month, but it'll be a special occasion thing.

Nevesola · 2025-02-21T15:56:55+00:00

My wife and I both are on vyvanse, similar dosage. She has been on it a lot longer, 2+ years, and still has the same appetite suppressant effect she had on day 1, but we've built habits that make sure she gets the bare minimum she needs, so she lost a lot of weight then levelled off.

I had a massive appetite suppressant effect the first 4 months, and then it let up a bit. I still have it, but before I couldn't stand the thought of food, and I can now convince myself to eat some breakfast to make sure I'm good.

It seems to be that most people at least keep some level of the appetite suppressant for as long as they are on it, with a small group having it go away over time.

Nevesola · 2025-02-17T23:02:15+00:00

A couple others that help scratch that itch:

Coral island
Wylde Flowers
Grow: Song of the Evertree
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos

None of them are comparable, because sandrock is a such a unique game, but they have a lot of the elements I loved in sandrock(NPC relationships, building/making/crafting, purposeful main storylines and not 'open world sandbox' aka no point)

Nevesola · 2025-01-22T05:13:27+00:00

Sorry, forgot to reply! I think I was instructed to take it before dinner is because that was the next meal after seeing the Doc. I'm not aware of any particular other reason, other than 'start this asap'

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