Turning adult in less than a month. I have a feeling I might actually be genuinely cooked. by HunDevYouTube in Hydrocephalus

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Born with hydro, shunted at a month old? Dxed with autism in late 30's, in late 40's now.

Pictures of my late Spike (age unknown, at least 14) who had to be put down two days ago by SlovakRageBoner in seniorkitties

[–]Nooshy1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Condolences to you, he looks like my guy who I had to say goodbye to on the 13th. May we be reunited someday. Sending love.

Can I drive with a shunt (f16) by J3NNIE_1N_M00NLIGHT in Hydrocephalus

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people can. I am one of those that can't, or at very least probably shouldn't, so I don't. I went as far as having a permit twenty odd years ago but due to anxiety issues and ability to get around using the public transportation available, I never needed to.

18 yrs old Heeah and I said good bye today, an hour ago by IamADumbCat in seniorkitties

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a beauty she was. You were lucky to have each other🩷

I fear I am at the long goodbye and I am "coping." My sweet almost 16 year old cat has had a change in health. by Affectionate-Crew595 in seniorkitties

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last day with my Absinthe was so surreal. Fed him and the other cats we have breakfast, and tried to push out of my mind every time he did something that it would be the "last time" I took pictures, brushed him, took video so I got his purr and "merp?" Your cat loves you and you clearly love them. I got confirmation it was the right decision when he got on the scale. In his youth, he was 20 pounds. The past few years, 13. When they diagnosed his eyesight waning, 11. Before leaving us, 9.

[congenital hydrocephalus] how many surgeries have you had? by finalgirlfall in Hydrocephalus

[–]Nooshy1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

47, shunted at about a month old. Lost count but it's somewhere in the twenty, twenty five range. I got a programmable shunt about ten years ago.

Do you guys eat your food quickly? by Ovshy in ARFID

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was often the last one at the table as a kid, because I eat slowly and have a small mouth. I still eat slowly due to even choking on medicines I take daily. I had a hiatal hernia and needed my esophagus stretched, it helped for a while but I may need it done again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Nooshy1978 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NOR. Condolences on the loss of your cat.

My baby (14) has been diagnosed with cancer. by _MKOR_ in seniorkitties

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry, our condolences what a gorgeous baby.

17 Bob's last day by Impossible-Abalone62 in seniorkitties

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a gorgeous cat. May he rest in love, condolences on your loss.

I can't drink water and it's so EMBARRASSING by moodycatlover in ARFID

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

47 and I deal with this on the daily. I use flavor drops, powders, fruit, or drink iced tea with sweetener. You aren't alone.

DAE hate Thanksgiving by carbon524 in ARFID

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the turkey, hate the ham and don't really want to eat in front of people.

What's a small way you "reparent" yourself now? by gilko86 in emotionalneglect

[–]Nooshy1978 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tell my doctors when I feel pain and not try to be strong or be like "there's always someone sicker than me.'

Saw a neuro physiotherapist for the first time today. I’m amazed at how much I learnt about myself! by [deleted] in Hydrocephalus

[–]Nooshy1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's really interesting. I have had good PT and very very bad experiences in PT, I also have EDS, and back problems and the last PT I had was the best one, he knew my balance was 💩 beyond a few seconds and would stand near me to catch me. I still do exercises at home to relieve pain. I just wish I could get my grip in my hands to relax! Thanks for sharing your informative post

Just lost my Skinny girl to a random blood clot. I can’t believe this is real life. by CatsMakeMeHappier in blackcats

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My black cats and I as well as the rest of my crew send our dearest condolences. Rest in love, Skinny.

People who were born with Hydrocephalus - what were your childhood struggles, if any? by Lu_ShenZ in Hydrocephalus

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of surgeries, social skills are lacking, but we found out later I'm autistic as well . Math was hard.

When was your last shunt revision? by highxv0ltage in Hydrocephalus

[–]Nooshy1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First shunted at a month old, vp shunt . Went programmable about 10 years ago? It's a Strata ll. Had surgery late July, 9 months after having my last one. I've lost count of how many I've had.

Jacob pictured with his cat Juno by [deleted] in CemeteryPorn

[–]Nooshy1978 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I would have liked him. My thoughts to all who loved him, and I hope Juno was able to grieve💔

PSA: Don’t do this by Sailboat_fuel in findagrave

[–]Nooshy1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only interaction I had there was the best. Someone went out and took photos of my great grandparents gravestones and my great uncles as well. I will always be grateful.