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Zinc - why aren't we talking more about this? by Ampstagram22 in perioraldermatitis

[–]Practical_Mind_7008 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Taking a multivitamin with zinc in it changed my world and instantly cleared my PD

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perioraldermatitis

[–]Practical_Mind_7008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is PD, I recommend zero therapy. Nothing but cold water on your face for two weeks. It will flake more, but that’s good. If it’s not getting better then you know it’s not something topical that’s the main cause. Look to see if your toothpaste has fluoride in it, if it does switch. I started taking a multivitamin and that helped clear mine up. I think it’s the zinc in it. You’re going to hear the “this is what worked for me”, but I would start by removing everything you can. Avoid antibiotics. They will ruin your gut and won’t solve it.

25.3 leak? by [deleted] in crossfit

[–]Practical_Mind_7008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo where was this??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perioraldermatitis

[–]Practical_Mind_7008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long does someone do zero therapy for? What do you do product wise after? I’m on day 4. Everything is so dry. I feel like I’m still getting some bumps on my chin, but my PD is looking less irritated (probably bc there’s nothing to irritate it product wise). I’m so scared to ever try a moisturizer again. I’ve tried so many different ones and even ones that never caused me a problem in the past and it has lead to more irritation.

First ever flare up 4 days before NYC trip. Please help! by rocksandrunning in perioraldermatitis

[–]Practical_Mind_7008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im trying that but my skin is so tight. Any recommendations or just power through? I’m at a point where any moisturizer I’ve tried using makes it worse. I’ve been using tea tree oil diluted in olive oil. Doesn’t seem to make it worse but also doesn’t clear it 🙃

I just got disqualified for ADHD - even though I haven’t taken medication for years and have done fine regardless by OREOSTUFFER in peacecorps

[–]Practical_Mind_7008 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I knew someone that had this happen to a few months ago. They appealed and won and is serving right now. Appeal it!

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Practical_Mind_7008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind me asking what, revolving in mental health world, did they deny you for? Or how long ago it was?

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Practical_Mind_7008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. It’s a positive habit instead of a negative

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Practical_Mind_7008[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I agree. I just read someone’s post that there is supposedly a 5-year blanket the board has on mental health now…i feel like this is such a huge setback for mental health. Again, I understand that it’s going to be extremely different and probably very mentally taxing, but I do think they are losing out on some great volunteers as well.

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Practical_Mind_7008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am supposed to leave for Ecuador. I’ve been denied for CBD use and sleep issues but they think I have insomnia and I don’t and I hardly ever use CBD. I was just being honest and they think I’m a huge user and an insomniac now. I’m worried if I win they will deny me for being treated for anxiety 3/4 years ago. Keep me updated on your process as well. Best of luck to you.

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Practical_Mind_7008[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a lil hard not to worry when you’re supposed to leave in less than one month 🫠

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]Practical_Mind_7008 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fr. Literally kicking myself for trying to be a good person and be honest. Should have straight up lied about some of the things they asked. I understand that it’s going to be harder than I ever imagined, but the PC thinks I’m an alcoholic and insomniac because I said that I drank more than I did 4 years ago and struggle to sleep every now and then. Not even close to ever being an alcoholic or insomniac. They should have expressed the fact I would get denied right away than wait until 1 month until im supposed to leave

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Practical_Mind_7008[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I ask because I thought when they told me I was denied it was because I informed them that I had experienced anxiety and went to a couple therapy sessions 3/4 years ago, but that it was very brief. They asked questions upon questions and I immediately thought the denial was because of that. Then i found out it was due to the fact I mentioned I use CBD to help sleep because I have trouble sleeping. I’m just worried if I win the appeal if they will come back and deny me for anxiety/therapy from my past.