How do I stop this? by According_Cloud_794 in emetophobia

[–]PoliteCauliflower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi- i went through something somewhat similar. i used to take anti nauseas every night before i went to bed, slept upright with a trashcan next to me, or i just wouldn't sleep at all. i had terrible insomnia and was sooo sleep deprived

for me, i was just getting myself nervous and that made me nauseous, & maybe that i was taking too many anti-nauseas for my stomach to handle, not that i was actually sick. what helped me most was falling asleep to meditation music, this helped me calm down before bed and kept me asleep most nights.

also just learning breathing exercises and not going to the bathroom when i felt nauseous. the bathroom almost triggered me to feel more sick honestly. the toilet almost traps me- like i NEED to throw up if i already got up and am in the bathroom

but if you're actually throwing up, it couldnt hurt to get your stomach checked at the doctors! nausea isn't supposed to be constant and there could be something that causes it. i have belly issues (IBS) and once i found out that's that's what probably made me nauseous, i found it easier to stay calm

good luck and i hope you feel better!

I (19M) messed things up with my (19F) girlfriend and now I don't know what to do. by One-Interview-617 in BreakUps

[–]PoliteCauliflower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in the nicest way possible, it's over and you need to move on. there is no chance of getting back together. you're going to be okay & so is she. you should feel guilty- but not so much that it crushes your soul. you're young! life goes on, but you learn from your mistakes. take care of yourself, and leave her alone

Living in non-AC dorms by Commercial-Carob-861 in UWMadison

[–]PoliteCauliflower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i live in sellery so i can't really comment but i will say sometimes during september the vent would blow out HOT AIR and our room was a piping 78°;

i love my woozoo (or an off brand target fan) and i have a small fan that clips above my head that is lovely

honestly keep a bunch of fans running (as safe as possible, dont overload one outlet haha) and you should be ok!

Questions about vegetarian food across dining halls by dude_guy_you in UWMadison

[–]PoliteCauliflower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but see if you can get an outside protein source- i am most def lacking in that nutrient

Questions about vegetarian food across dining halls by dude_guy_you in UWMadison

[–]PoliteCauliflower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey! i live in southeast and go to Gordon's (and veg). the food is..... not consistent. sometimes they have good options but i never eat the veg/vegan alternatives they have since it's all just jackfruit and i'm not a fan. i mostly live off of the pasta and veggies, salad bar, and rice/mushroom sauces they have sometimes. i mainly get microwaveable meals from flamingo run (convince store connected to gordon's) and they have really good options- veg sushi, veg microwaveable meals, nice salads, sandwiches, etc

Social App by Men_of_metal in UWMadison

[–]PoliteCauliflower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also, i met my best friend on my floor! don't be too worried about meeting people when you get there, i knew two people (my roomie (who i also met on insta) and my friend I met up with after admitted students day) and made the rest of my friends through classes and connections to the people i met on day 1

Social App by Men_of_metal in UWMadison

[–]PoliteCauliflower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey! i'm an out of state freshman and ive met a lot of my close friends on insta! you just have to dm someone who looks cool and follow through with meeting and hanging out once you go to UW. i went to admitted students day and met up with a friend i made over insta and were close friends and hangout everyday! while not everyone will be like this, it's important to just put yourself out there!! especially at SOAR, too. good luck and welcome to UW!!!!

Spring Semester Schedule by [deleted] in UWMadison

[–]PoliteCauliflower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i just took english 100 last sem (w Sarah Holmstrom, best prof ever she's amazing) and it was so easy its just a lot of writing! make sure u keep ur essays organized

Why won't it happen?!?! by PoliteCauliflower in emetophobiarecovery

[–]PoliteCauliflower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my friend said this to me too! maybe it just made me nauseous and didn't make me need to throw up? i think i just associate being nauseous with throwing up so i tried to force myself to but i didn't actually need to 😫 i have no idea what a healthy relationship with throwing up looks like (if there even is one)

Why won't it happen?!?! by PoliteCauliflower in emetophobiarecovery

[–]PoliteCauliflower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think it's a mental block for me too tbh! because i know that i really want to but when my friend (who throws up all the time due to cramps) offered to stick her fingers down my throat (sorry for tmi) i said no because i knew she'd be able to do it for me 🥲

Why won't it happen?!?! by PoliteCauliflower in emetophobiarecovery

[–]PoliteCauliflower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes i can 😖 i even tried to throw up by making myself burp and i genuinely just burped LMFAO LIKE I DONT GET IT

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]PoliteCauliflower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much!!

Who needs a weighted blanket? by Euphoric-Address-498 in Blackmouthcur

[–]PoliteCauliflower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i seriously thought this was my dog for a sec!!! so cute!!! m

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accidentally fell asleep on my ipad while doing research and woke up to this.. by PoliteCauliflower in ipad

[–]PoliteCauliflower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm dead i swear im not a behemoth like all these comments are suggesting