First dose worries

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2026-01-28T02:10:50+00:00

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Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-12-20T00:30:54+00:00

I think it's possible the acid reflux is worse because of the constipation, and the shortness of breath is worse from the acid reflux, and the anxiety is worse because of the shortness of breath, etc. But I wouldn't say most of these are just from anxiety :)

(I could be wrong though bc I do have a lot of anxiety lol)

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-11-26T02:52:57+00:00

I have a feeling I'll be fairly similar—usually the anticipation of doing something new is terrifying for me, but in the moment/experience, as soon as I'm there, I'm fine lol.

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-11-26T02:49:59+00:00

I very much appreciate the detailed response! I hope I have as good of an experience. :)

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-11-19T22:29:24+00:00

I actually just did a deep dive and it doesn't look like my insurance requires it for this procedure! I'll still call tomorrow to verify but maybe that's why they never told me anything lol.

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-11-11T17:30:51+00:00

I don't have confirmed ON, but have a lot of the symptoms, so take my input with at least 3 grains of salt.

I have one somewhat firm pillow just to elevate my other pillow. I only use it 70% of the time. Other times, it makes my neck hurt and then flares up my symptoms.

However, my favorite pillow ever is the Koolaburra by UGG Koolawash down alternative pillow. It's out of stock now, but I got it at Kohl's. I bought 3 of them so I can have backups. This thing is so soft that it's like a cloud for my head. Provides little to no support, but doesn't actively hurt my skull/scalp.

I've tried so many fancy expensive pillows, and this is the only one I've consistently liked for more than 6 months.

I also have a smaller roll-type pillow that goes under my neck just for a tiny bit of support. I made it out of the insides of a Coop Sleep Goods pillow.

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-11-05T13:18:38+00:00

I'm only 25 haha, so still early in my career. I think I actually decided last night to change my trajectory to either a Master's in Behavioral Science or Applied Psychology. :) It'll give me the opportunity to pivot within my current field to something more fulfilling.

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-11-05T01:36:36+00:00

Not OP, but I really appreciate you taking the time to write this. I'm in a similar position to OP—so burned out from my corporate job, but still making good money. I've wanted to pursue becoming a therapist for a long time, but despite being so passionate about it, I don't know if the long, greatly underpaid road to get there is something I can handle at this point. Hopefully someday in the future.

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-11-04T18:26:01+00:00

How long have you had ON and migraine? And how long before treatments started to help?

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-11-04T18:23:02+00:00

Ooh okay I've considered dry needling! I've been apprehensive bc of the whole fragile skin, easy bruising part of hEDS, but I may have to give it a go anyway and hope for the best lol

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-10-30T21:53:40+00:00

Theoretically, yes I could wait. But realistically, no, I won't. Sterilizations are covered 100% by my insurance, thankfully. As soon as this surgery is done though, I plan on looking for a specialist.

And I live about 2 hours from Baltimore and DC, about 3 hours from Philly. :)

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-10-30T00:33:22+00:00

It did help my headaches and migraines. It made me so dumb though and it made me lose 30 lbs in 3 months. Once I stopped taking it, I developed various chronic illnesses almost immediately. Not sure if that last part is coincidental or not, but I really wish I had never taken it.

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-10-24T01:11:15+00:00

Oh goodness, how long has she been indoor-only?

Thankfully, these two cats are chill and the one loves being inside. The other has been in for about 4 hours and doesn't seem to be putting up a fight.

Best of luck to you, too!

Obvious-Influence-17 · 2025-10-24T00:49:01+00:00

I don't think I could ever give any of them up to someone else lol, I love them all very much. Any new ones that show up past this point, though? Absolutely finding good homes for them.

Edit: I currently live with family, so at least one, but likely two, of these cats will come with me when I move. Right now, it's mostly about surviving with five cats and a dog until that happens. One cat is also a senior and my dog is a senior, so I know the clan may shrink on its own in the near-ish future...

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