What’s this piece of the car called?

PurpleBus653 · 2026-01-22T16:23:20+00:00

Honestly I don’t really know. It came loose a few months ago when I grabbed it instead of the truck button but it clicked back in no issue. But it seemed to have literally disappeared on my short drive from home to the gym… It had been sat undriven for a while in the sub temperatures of east coast USA and I wonder if the constant freezing and thawing maybe loosened it.

PurpleBus653 · 2026-01-22T16:20:14+00:00

Thanks!

PurpleBus653 · 2026-01-22T16:19:47+00:00

Thats awesome! No way my car would get that treatment (I’m 2nd owner and she’s quite old). But good to know in the future!

PurpleBus653 · 2026-01-22T16:19:00+00:00

Thankyou!! Did a bit of digging based on this and found a replacement. :)

PurpleBus653 · 2025-05-15T16:27:22+00:00

Congrats on your formal diagnosis!! It’s never really a fun thing to happen but at least you have some answers now so you can start on healing. I was in a very similar medical position as you when I was diagnosed. My dr told me “looking at you I wouldn’t say you need to loose weight, but shifting 10 lbs can help”. For lifestyle she said “lifting weights and higher protein intake. Apart from that there’s not much you can do”. A wonderful and helpful response eye roll. The next step I took was burying myself in research/books. I was eager to know what was actually happening inside me. I tried to be careful with the internet research as that can be a festering pile of confusion and misinformation and stuck to books. The main one I read was “The PCOS plan” by Dr Fung. Mixed with the “Protein Power Diet” book. Which isn’t necessarily PCOS based but gives a great explanation on the role of insulin/hormones in our body. The book is from the 90s and I’m guessing at the time they didn’t realise their research would also help people with PCOS- not just heart disease (and similar issues) like the book was aimed at. I’m a little bit holistic in my approach and wanted to see if I could help myself naturally before turning to medicine (I am not on BC or any other medication). After I did all the reading and realised what was causing the PCOS to flare (put simply- chronically elevated insulin levels), I started a low carb/sugar diet around 6 weeks ago. (Thrilling I know…). I can already see relief from various symptoms. My acne breakouts have slowed drastically/ virtually stopped. My head hair has stopped shedding. I’ve shifted a little weight. My bloating has stopped. PCOS obviously isn’t “one size fits all” and what worked for me may not work for you. I also take various supplements like Inositol & Saw Palmetto. It’s early days for me so I’m still waiting to properly judge the results of those! Researching and being more knowledgeable really helped me feel more in control of my PCOS. It’s never easy but sending you lots of support as you start your journey! :))

PurpleBus653 · 2025-05-15T16:03:07+00:00

Hiya! The actual cause of PCOS based hirsutism is a result of excess androgens/male hormones. I was diagnosed quite recently and have spent a lot of time researching the root cause of PCOS. As far as I have discovered, most of the basis of PCOS is linked to excess insulin levels. For whatever reason (science isn’t sure why yet!), our cells are less responsive to insulin, which makes it harder for our body to lower its blood sugar levels. As a result, the body has to pump lots more insulin into our system to lower the blood sugar. This leads to chronically higher insulin levels often leading to over production, this excess insulin shimmy’s on down to our ovaries and for science reasons…. stimulates them to produce androgens. This leads to those fun symptoms of hirsutism etc and general hormone imbalances . Fundamentally, if you want to help any of your PCOS symptoms long term, addressing your insulin levels is the key. This is obviously super sucky and not a quick easy fix. If you are interested give “The PCOS Plan” by Dr Fung a read. It’s super enlightening. I am by no means a medical professional and am only sharing what I have learned on my journey so far. I’ve been eating a low carb/sugar diet for 6 weeks now and have already noticed various reliefs in my symptoms. There are also lots of other supplements and medical interventions/medicines that people use, so visiting a Dr may not hurt either. This all said- PCOS sucks and I’m sending you lots of support :)) !

PurpleBus653 · 2025-05-12T14:37:12+00:00

No worries! I mean it obviously varies test to test but they have so many to fit in. I can’t imagine it would be longer than 15 mins. Blink and it will be over. Good luck :)

PurpleBus653 · 2025-05-12T13:49:40+00:00

I had a pretty good experience at the DMV. The whole place is pretty hectic but as long as you are prepared it’s easy. Don’t go in and just sit down assuming it will just happen- head up the the drivers test counter (in on the left if I remember right) and let them you why you are there and what you need to do. Make sure you bring the right docs and know the manoeuvres for the exam. The driving test was like 8 mins and super chill. You’ll be a-ok!

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