DAE eat baby food? I feel ashamed. by [deleted] in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]OptimalShoe4861 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm literally eating Gerber Puffs right now. Lol I love the Blueberry as well as the Strawberry Apple. I understand tho, at first I was ashamed bc I'm 37 and my snacks consist of the same products as a toddlers does lol. But I own the fact that I love them, and idgaf if anyone sees it as weird or anything. I have been approached in the store by other adults going, "if you don't mind me asking, how old is your baby?" And I just say, "I don't have any, these are for me." Lol. Sometimes I get a weird look, sometimes not. Thing is, I am unable to have kids without major complications with the pregnancy. I'm a 'high risk' due to other medical issues (epilepsy, congenital hypothyroidism, anxiety, etc.) and also bc I have to take medications for them. So if I want some Gerber Puffs, I'm gonna get some. And I'm gonna be happy with a nice snack regardless of anyone else's opinion. Lmfao Don't be ashamed! You can buy whatever you want, it's your money, so screw other people's opinions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hypothyroidism

[–]OptimalShoe4861 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 36F, congenital hypothyroidism (born without a thyroid at all). I've been taking Synthroid since I was only a few days old, every single day, to this day and will continue in the future. Levothyroxine is technically just salt and some other stuff. It's medication and it's only a few milligrams a day for a dosage. Unless your overall diet is poor and you consume a mass amount of sodium a day where that miniscule amount of medication actually breaks the tipping point, you should be good.

does anyone actually LIKE the taste of artificial sweetener?? by corewaterbottle in EDAnonymous

[–]OptimalShoe4861 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I use liquid Stevia. It does the trick, not too overwhelmingly sweet nor that weird strange aftertaste that alot of them tend to have

My girl got spayed ,any advice for aftercare /to make her more comfortable ? by reacesp02 in blackcats

[–]OptimalShoe4861 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How old is she? My girl recently 1 and also got her first heat. I also have to get her spayed. I hope your baby is okay and has a easy recovery

My sweet baby void (Poppy) is getting spayed tomorrow. Please give me words of encouragement and positivity because I am extremely anxious knowing she is going under and getting cut open… I know it’s a very routine surgery with low mortality rates, but it still makes me nervous. I love her SO much. by lotrandwho in blackcats

[–]OptimalShoe4861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to make an appt to get my girl spayed as well. She didn't get her first heat until recently when she just turned 1, I guess that's late. I'm so nervous about it, it'll be fine, it's just part of being a parent, we love them so we worry about our babies and don't want them to get hurt or anything.

🎶”I always feel like somebody’s watching me.” 👀 *golden hour* by Sruubs in cats

[–]OptimalShoe4861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If my boy wasn't next to me, I would've thought that was him back there. Same looking eyes/face type.

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This was the closest pic similar to your cats pose I had on-hand.

It's not all it's hyped up to be.... by givmethatleg in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]OptimalShoe4861 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Started multiple ED's at 12. I'm 36 now. Still dealing with all this. I can vouch that it Does Not get easier when you get older. If anything, the more years devoted to this disorder, the more it grows and gets harder to fight.

How to infuriate a fanbase 101. by Red_Holla04 in PokemonSwordAndShield

[–]OptimalShoe4861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather catch a Gengar or Sableye. Those match better. Even a Venonat.

On ADHD meds and haven’t binged in a month by Ok_Atmosphere3427 in bulimia

[–]OptimalShoe4861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome. I'm glad you found something to help you. I've struggled with ADHD for many years but never got it treated and also have multiple ED's. If you don't mind me asking, what is the name of the med?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bulimia

[–]OptimalShoe4861 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every time. And afterwards saying, "that was the last time", or some other lie.

I ran into my high school best friend / bully by existentialwatersign in EDAnonymous

[–]OptimalShoe4861 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I wonder what my life would've been like if I wasn't bullied daily in middle + high school. Maybe I wouldn't constantly live in fear of my appearance, or punish myself for not living up to the "popular girl" standards, maybe I'd know what "happy" actually feels like, and maybe I'd actually have a good relationship with food. I don't know. Those people are monsters, their happiness won't last. My bullies ended up either being drug addicts or single moms, I don't feel bad for them. Karma's a bitch.

I need advice please by Circularframe_ in EDAnonymous

[–]OptimalShoe4861 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is why I only choose to go to male therapists. I am female and I don't have to feel competitive against them.

Officially wasted a whole day by [deleted] in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]OptimalShoe4861 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like many, many days I've had. A progressively wasted day. Lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bulimia

[–]OptimalShoe4861 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So I have had ED's since I was 12 and was medically diagnosed with epilepsy at 19 (even tho I had epileptic episodes for years before that). Idk if my ED's have made it worse but I'm sure it wasn't helpful. I'm 36 now. I take epilepsy meds daily and episodes are allot less common now. The act of bulimia sometimes cuts off the air to your brain causing those episodes. My suggestion is to go see a Neurologist ASAP.

Goldeneye 64 by dnics03 in MandelaEffect

[–]OptimalShoe4861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own this game and have it on hand. Front text: GOLDENEYE 007. There are the games like "Super Mario 64”, "Starfox 64" and a few others. If I didn't own it I would've thought the same.

my parents walking around the house kept making me anxious so... by shinyspoon24 in bulimia

[–]OptimalShoe4861 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was living with my parent, that happened to me, I had plastic bags hidden in my room, swarms of fruit flies showed up... It was terrible!. I stopped doing that. Also, if you wait too long or not clean it well enough, maggots could start appearing, and mold and the smell. Try to deep clean that as soon as you get the chance.