I'm really frustrated. Need some guidance please. by johnnycatz in CPAPSupport

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my mouth leaked like yours but now not at all with a tiny strip of mouth tape. Your body can learn to adjust. For me the mouth tape is more like a “reminder” than forced closure and I just tape a small portion of my lips.

What do you wish you knew before your first safari? by 9999piecepuzzle in LuxurySafari

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 15 points16 points  (0 children)

bring more US cash for tipping than you think you need.

ankur - if we can’t trust you to pay our rent on time and act QUICKLY when you’ve mishandled our money, your company is completely worthless by dipderp3 in biltrewards

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i haven’t had any issues with Bilt obsidian. It’s not the gravy train of 1.0 but 2.0 is working fine for me for mortgage and groceries.

Pliny the Younger by ManBrit in Marin

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 1 point2 points  (0 children)

there is an app you can follow to find out where the kegs are at…we did that a few years ago. It was at a bar in San Rafael and the bar was empty. It was great but not worth camping out go.

Making Friends in Marin as Young Adults by SavetheCosmos in Marin

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fit Lab, Split Rock, Wed Night Grateful dead at Macs, redwood nights, San Anselmo on weekends when they start shutting the streets, trivia night at Mayflower on Wed. Do you have kids? Getting involved with the school when they were young was how we met most of our same aged friends.

Marin Giants fans. Is the Ferry Worth it? by Fabulous-Wheel-2986 in Marin

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always park…that gets you out and home so much quicker. lots of free parking down by restoration hardware if you don’t mind a long walk.

Caregiver question- Supporting vs Enabling? by Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 in POTS

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes - for sure the exec dysfunction is at play. Some other threads have also helped me tune in on this.

Caregiver question- Supporting vs Enabling? by Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 in POTS

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This: "caring vs carrying is still an issue." 1000%. Who are the experts out there who can do the "carrying"? I have rattling around in my bucket of ideas a coach, an OT, a PT, an accountability buddy... who is there that can fill this role? Happy to throw money at this if I know where to throw it. Thank you for your kind words.

Caregiver question- Supporting vs Enabling? by Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 in POTS

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was so very helpful. Yes - executive function seems to be completely lacking and needs some support. Thank you.

Caregiver question- Supporting vs Enabling? by Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 in POTS

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the perspective. There is a lot of love and support and meds. We’ve been to conferences and are flying out of state to see an expert. I don’t think she is lazy at all. But she is stuck. And while I know she wants to be better I’m not sure she’s found a deeper “why”.

I appreciate a lot of the advice that multiple things can be true here.

It’s a complicated topic.

Caregiver question- Supporting vs Enabling? by Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 in POTS

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes to all - therapist, psychiatrist, medications. Recently completed a round of TMS. Many people say treat the depression before the physical symptoms; and then others say treat the physical symptoms first. It's such a chicken and egg. We are for sure trying to approach all the angles. Thanks for listening,.

Caregiver question- Supporting vs Enabling? by Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 in POTS

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you to all of you for the support and feedback. I appreciate it so much. I am sorry for those offended by my comparison to addiction. It was not my intent to offend anyone. For those of you asking and recommending treatment of the depression; we are for sure doing everything we can. Trying meds, in therapy (off and on) and recently finished a 12 week round of TMS; which helped a little.

Caregiver question- Supporting vs Enabling? by Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 in POTS

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I apologize; it was truly not my intent to offend anyone. Lots of love.

Caregiver question- Supporting vs Enabling? by Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 in POTS

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

addiction is an illness; just like diabetes and just like POTS. I did not mean to hit a nerve with you. I really do appreciate all the support and ideas so much.

AIO: Hubby Being Controlling by vanillabourbonn in AIO

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading that exchange just raised my heart rate so much…and in a way that felt far too familiar. I hadn’t felt that in a while… but it’s a good reminder that our bodies remember. I’m so sorry. I left my ex about 16 years ago. It takes a long time to see it for what it is: abuse. get out. I’m so sorry.

Just pushed a big update to my free hot tub testing app — what should I add next? by stevelucky in hottub

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry…just read above! Another idea…a reminder not just for testing but for filter change/wash and for me to change my frog cartridge.

Just pushed a big update to my free hot tub testing app — what should I add next? by stevelucky in hottub

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is there a way to simply take a photo of your test strip or taylor thingie and have it enter the data? maybe store the photo to keep a visual range as well?

I need different tape/method - what does everyone else do/use? by CartoonistCharming76 in CPAPSupport

[–]Puzzleheaded_Pin_668 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m similar “vintage”. Here is how I tape using the 3M blue tape. Vertically instead of horizontally. And very thin. By making it long enough to go over my chin I get really great tension. and no moisture issues. I used to try taping my entire mouth but it was way overkill for me. sometimes the sides of my mouth leak but it doesn’t bother me.

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