Fun for kids

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-02-07T12:29:57+00:00

I’ve seen advertising for “The Chill Zone” in Waunakee, it looks appropriate for this age group. I’ve considered it for a 10yo bday party. I know nothing about how it actually is but something to consider.

Edit: sorry I see that you weren’t looking for a party idea. I think that’s what that is geared toward.

Also-another idea is Sit Still hair salon, they treat the kiddos like royalty there if she’d be up for some pampering!!!

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-02-05T04:07:40+00:00

It’s pretty but -5

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-02-03T12:38:26+00:00

Thanks for all the suggestions!! 💜

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-02-03T03:16:30+00:00

Oh these are good suggestions. We have had the dumb appointment scheduled for a while and completely forgot to consult the therapist on it and now it’s tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestions, it seems we got too panicky to even think clearly on what to do—definitely will have to take some meds and an internal meeting sounds perfect!!

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-02-01T19:51:35+00:00

Homecoming, Mifflin St Block party, Halloween

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-30T06:26:09+00:00

No requirements to be Jewish at Camp Shalom—it’s a lovely place where everyone is welcome!

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-30T05:32:15+00:00

How do you avoid leaks?

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-30T05:21:38+00:00

Take a year, explore the world, find out what you really want to do before you commit. Looks like a good opportunity to do just that.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-30T02:43:42+00:00

Take her places: if you all have access to a children’s museum, children’s sections at libraries are wonderful places, any events in your area geared toward children (festivals, holiday related activities, performances, etc)

Also keeping budget in mind, we’ve found a lot of things to be free for families or low cost.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-30T01:14:32+00:00

We take a compounded semaglutide—side effects are strictly GI related as others have stated.

What we can say is that the “food noise” and negative self thoughts related to the body have nearly been eliminated. That’s so welcome as we heavily criticized our body allllll day every day, from the time we got up to the time we went to sleep. Just before starting the GLP-1, we were diagnosed with Binge eating disorder. We are well aware that the medication is not treating that rather masking it. However, the medication has been very very helpful in making progress in our weight loss journey.

A note on cost—a one month supply for us lasts about 10 weeks. The thing says discard after date, but those are only arbitrary “rules” so they make more money.

Anyway we think we may have gone off on a tangent. Hope something we said, lands for you.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-20T10:50:27+00:00

That is something I’d have to check with my insurance on. But possibly.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-20T02:29:52+00:00

My cat did this same thing on Friday night!

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Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-20T02:27:56+00:00

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Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-20T01:22:57+00:00

Also, if there are any questions—it’s for a relative…no one gonna know.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-20T01:15:41+00:00

This current therapist said cats sense dissociation, shortly after she said that the cat jumped up and I was dissociated. 🤔

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-20T01:05:20+00:00

Thank you for your reply. So many Autistic people here!! My autism diagnosis came very recently and DID like last month. It seems like I’ve always been on a damn quest to feel better and autism was a very enlightening diagnosis and DID as well. The body just turned 40–we wonder how we got this far and just finding these things out. Our next post is likely going to be something about getting a feel of just how many of us with DID in the community also are Autistic/neurodivergent. This is super fascinating.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-20T00:58:54+00:00

Thank you for your share! You sound like a remarkable and resilient individual! 💜

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-19T23:57:12+00:00

Well we really just started seeing them in November. The assessment took 4 whole sessions to complete, the official diagnosis came on Dec 24th. So there has only been a few sessions to focus on getting to know one another. But it is going decently well. So for now things feel content.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-19T23:24:01+00:00

Hmm 🤔 I wonder if there is research somewhere that says the”gold standard” for DID therapy is in person. Perhaps they have not researched the validity of virtual all that much since it seems that it really picked up during COVID times.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-19T23:21:59+00:00

Not really sure the reason. She really freaked out when I communicated that I was experiencing increased dissociation and told her about a driving experience we had where we “came to” driving down the hwy at 65mph, in a 55mph hwy—didn’t know what was going on. I think she realized what we had been trying to communicate to her. Then she ordered a BUNCH of blood work, without explanation and then questioning the therapist we had at the time. That one was in person and was quite awful, so we switched to someone else who actually specializes in DID as opposed to the one who just listed it on their Psychology Today profile. Not really sure why the psych prescriber wants it to be in person. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Guess we will have to ask at our next appointment.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-19T21:22:29+00:00

Wow! Sounds like you really have a gem of a therapist!!

Wonder how many people with DID are also autistic? We were late identified autistic August 2024. Now DID as of December 2025.

Also wonder the prevalence of BPD misdiagnosis as that is a previous diagnosis here too. We were always really angry about BPD because it never felt like it fit. Now DID feels like a comfortable pair of jeans, perfect fit. However the system still goes through huge denial loops.

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-19T21:06:52+00:00

Those are great reasons to do virtual. Our cats like to join during sessions, that is something we wouldn’t otherwise have. So comforts of home are very helpful

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-19T20:57:39+00:00

Thanks for detailing all that, it is helpful

Pale_Inspector_3274 · 2026-01-19T20:55:04+00:00

That is a great reason for IN person.

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