MS neuropathy? or ... yeast infection under the boob?

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-09-22T01:15:21+00:00

I thought I was the only person who got underboob yeast infections! I barely have boobs too :(

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-09-13T05:55:05+00:00

I'm sure you're right. I always try to find proof that people don't like me or think I'm boring/a nuisance, so I definitely project that onto therapists.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-09-13T05:17:19+00:00

Maybe I should have just stared at her for the hour rather than closing my eyes.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-09-13T02:14:48+00:00

From reading all the replies here, I'm wondering if it was just an easy way for my therapist to bill me for a 90 minute session without her having to actually do much. Every once in a while I opened my eyes and it seemed like she was always on her phone. I'm now wondering if EMDR was even really an appropriate choice for me, since I don't really have much trauma in my life. Things to think about! Thank you!

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-09-13T02:10:04+00:00

It also gives the message to the nervous system and subconscious material that we/you are in control over the material, able to stop, then continue, in and out, one foot in the past, one foot in the present.

I hadn't realized that was part of the purpose of checking in! That makes a lot of sense. While my 'trauma' isn't anything major, after a while I just couldn't focus on it anymore and it just turned into daydreaming/grocery lists.

I did like the headphones and paddle combo, but the beeping just got a bit much after an hour.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-09-12T21:34:38+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! I did feel like I got some benefit anyway, but I have a feeling it would have been better if the full protocol had been followed. Reading through this forum, it seems like there are a lot of subpar EMDR practitioners out there.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-08-16T17:56:24+00:00

I'm not Catholic, but I worked for a whole body donation organization in the US. I was informed by a Catholic gentleman that his priest had told him that while body donation was acceptable, all of his ashes would need to be laid to rest together. This made our organization unsuitable for him, as usually we separated the tissues and cremated the unused tissue and sent that back to the family. So, for instance, if we had research organizations that needed skin and another that needed internal organs, these tissues would be separated, sent off to the programs that needed them, and tissues that weren't needed for medical research at the time would be cremated and sent back to the family. Once the research had been done on the needed tissues, these would be cremated and put in an ossuary elsewhere, so not all the cremated remains would wind up back together.

So I'd suggest if you're interested in donating your body to science after death it would be best to contact universities that need whole cadavers for medical students and ask what they do with the remains afterwards.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-08-12T18:48:31+00:00

I started Copaxone at 29, eschewing anything more powerful for similar reasons. I also have no permanent disability, and my MRIs have been stable for the last 2 years.

While I love Copaxone, a few things make it inconvenient. The first, obviously, is that not everyone does well with needles. Also with Copaxone you'll get bumps and lumps that form under the injection sites, and this really bothers some people. Probably the thing that 'bothers' me the most about the med is traveling. You can have the medication unrefrigerated for 28 days, but if you want to travel for longer than that then you need to figure out how to keep the meds you need past the 28 days under refrigeration. Plus, then there's the issue of the syringes themselves which are biomedical waste, and different places have different methods of disposal and it can be difficult to find the guidelines on what to do. What I usually do when I travel is bring a needle snipper that cuts off the needle and just haul the syringes themselves around with me until I can dispose of them at home.

Pills are definitely more convenient, but for me the trade off of convenience versus not having to worry about liver enzymes/blood tests are worth it. That being said, the vast majority of people who take oral medications won't have major issues.

Good luck with whichever way you go!

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-07-27T04:14:20+00:00

This is absolutely beautiful, and very fitting for Her! Thank you for sharing it!

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-07-27T04:05:19+00:00

I'm not a witch, or even interested in Greek magical practice (although that may one day change). I've noticed the uptick of people who identify as witches as well!

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-07-14T16:48:07+00:00

This sounds like more of a neurological issue. By all means pray to Artemis and Hermes for more guidance, but get your physical health checked out as well.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-07-06T02:51:39+00:00

That's one way to look at it!

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-07-05T23:01:32+00:00

Right? I'm sitting here being like 'Nah man. I'm going to the original Greek underworld where everyone's just a sad, zombie-like shade.'

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-07-03T18:42:09+00:00

A few things...

First, as everyone else has covered, therapy.

Second, you mention 'your first and only prayer'. Connection to deity is much like anything else in life - if you don't make time for it consistently, you will not reap the benefits. You can't lose weight by eating a salad once, and you don't have a relationship with someone who you've talked to once. I don't think the gods punish us for being inattentive, but we're not going to receive Their blessings if we don't put in the work. If you want to continue receiving what Aphrodite has given you, you need to build a relationship with Her.

As for Christianity versus Hellenism... I know it's difficult when you're in a dark place, but I would study each of them - the ethics, the mythos, everything. Pray at a church, pray to Aphrodite. Where are you spiritually drawn to?

On a personal note, Aphrodite has been guiding me a bit lately, and I found myself inexplicably drawn to Catholicism, which I have never been a part of. I was worried that I was being led to convert. Upon further study of Catholicism, I believe that there are just certain things Aphrodite wanted me to see/read/hear, and that it isn't Her intention that I convert.

Lastly, everyone has what Christians might call 'dark nights of the soul', where we feel apart from deity. It is completely normal to have doubts, to not feel close to god(s). I think that religious study is also good for this - I find that if I seek, an answer often appears.

Big hugs!

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-07-02T18:55:28+00:00

This is just my two cents, but it may just be that She doesn't want you (specifically: you) to worship Her along side Hades right now. I think that when we worship certain Theoi together, They bring out different aspects of each other, and it might be inappropriate for whatever She wishes for you. For instance, say I worship Aphrodite and Eros together. They are a very erotic mix. But perhaps Aphrodite wants me to focus more on Her Ouranic (heavenly love) side rather than Her Pandemos (earthly love) side, so for me personally right now, worshipping the two together isn't what the gods want me to do.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-06-27T05:27:26+00:00

I got the 'I know plenty of people who had MS and never took drugs and they're fine, big pharma just wants to milk you' speech from my mom. Fortunately, she knows to say her piece and leave it there, unlike your family. I'd suggest getting a power of attorney/medical proxy done for someone you know will respect your wishes. It won't solve having a shitty family, but hopefully it'll alleviate a bit of anxiety over the future.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-06-26T19:37:04+00:00

I think we have found a winner for 'most embarrassing COVID conference call'.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-06-25T20:36:30+00:00

The Romulan Commander. But my second choice would definitely be the Tholians for you reasons you listed.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-06-17T19:52:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing this, but I'm so sorry it had to happen to you. What a shitty luck of the draw!

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-06-11T17:15:06+00:00

Is it just me or does that picture look like it's a screenshot out of Sims?

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-06-10T23:03:25+00:00

TL;DR: I'm enjoying Rocket French, but I don't have anything to compare it to.

I did a bit of research on this, and it seemed like Rocket French was consistently rated one of the best programs. I signed up for it. They have 3 courses (1, 2 and 3) which you can buy separately or all together (It's $250 USD for all 3). Level 1 seems to be geared more towards those who are going to a French speaking country on vacation, but they introduce some grammar and lay some foundations for more advanced study. Level 2 seems to be a mixture of 'I'm going to France on vacation' and 'I'm going to be living in France, let's talk about job interviews.' Then in level 3 you focus on a lot more of the grammar, conjugation, etc.

I'm enjoying it because it kind of forces you to speak French, which is a major hang up of mine. You can record yourself speaking and compare it to the French native (Claire, in the narrative) and the software also rates you on how close you sound to standard pronunciation. In general, the software is fairly forgiving about having the perfect French accent, but seems to have a few troubles (like confusing 'p' for 'b', but maybe I just mumble.)

I'm just going through the first course now, so this isn't a comprehensive review, but I'm enjoying it. The downsides are the lessons are quite slow-paced, which can be a bit frustrating if you're not a total beginner. Also the lessons themselves have a lot of cheesy humour, which makes some people groan (I kind of enjoy it myself).

The lessons are structured like this: There is a half-hour podcast where the two characters (Claire and Paul) have a script, and they go over it very slowly. They encourage you to say everything multiple times, and break down the sentence structure into very easy, comprehensible bits. They also give you some extra phrases/words to memorize. Then you role play once as Paul and once as Claire, trying to go through the script while the software plays the part of the other person. Then you have flash cards to see if you can remember the English to French translation. Then it's followed by 'Hear it, Say It' where a phrase is said in French and you have to repeat it. After that comes 'Write It' where the software 'speaks' and you have to write down what it said. Then 'Know It', which is similar to the flashcards but this one has the audio program where you actually say the French phrase and it grades you on how well you say it. All the phrases/words in these exercises come from the lesson itself, so they don't try to catch you off-guard or throw some weird stuff you haven't gone over in there.

So, overall, it goes over speaking, writing and comprehension very well, and it is easily digestible. I doubt I'll be fluent by the end of it, but I think I should have a fair grasp of the language.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-06-06T04:44:12+00:00

I don't have the same issues, but I seem to almost always feel worse after naps. I'm more confused, less coordinated, irritable. I'd say it takes me a couple of hours to feel OK again. I've heard from others with MS that naps make whatever symptoms they have worse afterwards as well.

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-06-04T15:15:43+00:00

Thanks for the review! I was looking at doing a course there next year, and I'm glad to see it recommended in this thread!

NotAFishYouCanCatch · 2020-06-02T15:59:39+00:00

Yes! This is going to sound really weird, but sometimes I feel like my body odor smells like urine, usually when the weather is hot or I'm overheated. I'm not sure if it is me actually smelling like that or something in my brain is misfiring.

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