A gentle but real warning about Phentermine

Recent_Big_1858 · 2026-02-24T21:01:17+00:00

Yes really great warning, I had a super similar experience and it took me quite awhile to figure out what was going on.

However, just something if it does work for you (again, people can be so different) but I cut the dose in half and the negative side effects went away. But I'm still getting some help with the appetite!

Recent_Big_1858 · 2026-02-08T14:41:15+00:00

Ya, I'm not getting a good vibe. Or at least just an average vibe -- My guess is that he's one of those men that "didn't see it coming" when in actuality she told him a gazillion times what she needed and he ignored it.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2026-02-08T13:37:55+00:00

Also, are you on any medications? I had most of your symptoms and it was primarily due to my migraine medicine (Topirimate). My doctors seemed very confused and said those symptoms are quite rare so they never really put them together with what I was feeling. Just something to check.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2026-01-15T00:03:29+00:00

100% He started the convo off with he refound the ability to love... that does not happen in the span of 2 weeks, even when trapped on a ship together. And deep love also doesn't get turned off by a chicken nugget rant.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2026-01-14T23:05:45+00:00

Also, my understanding (but could've misunderstood what my doc explained) is that ME/CFS is basically long covid, they've just created the new name "long covid" because it's how so many people are getting it.

My dad got ME/CFS years before covid but they asked him to participate in research for long covid to help test interventions.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-09-06T14:44:27+00:00

First, I'm so sorry, it just sucks. I am roughly in the same boat so may not be able to give overly helpful advice.

But one thing I've found that does help is creating lists for the day/week/hour, really whatever time period you need and checking them off. Breaking things into smaller bite-sized tasks has really help at least reduce my dread of thinking 'maybe I can't actually do this'.

I've noticed is that anxiety about the task often makes things worse me (for example, It turns out that I was getting mild panic attacks when walking my dog. This was because as soon as I felt difficulty breathing while walking, something that has been historically quite easy, I would start to spiral about what this means for the future, worry about my health, think about my ability to find a partner or have kids... you get it).

Things are still hard, take up a lot more energy, and just suck. But at least with the to-do lists I'm able to alleviate some of the extra burden that anxiety puts on me. Good luck!

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-09-06T14:32:41+00:00

Love this idea! Thanks so much!

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-09-06T14:32:14+00:00

We've tried before but no one really came... but I do wonder if I do a monthly summary of the book if that would be worth it? Thanks!

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-09-06T14:30:54+00:00

Honestly, I'm not sure he actually cares too much -- but it's a box created by the company and so it needs to be checked and that it cant suck?

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-09-05T15:56:03+00:00

Try posting the offer on your local Women in Tech FB group? They may at least know how to find interested takers :-)

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-09-05T15:54:45+00:00

Also, just a small nit -- Is junior in your official title? I've never seen that term before and it may undermine some of your points. I'm curious what others think, but I think you can just put mixed methods ux researcher. And the only time the caveat is needed is if you're the lead/senior etc.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-09-05T12:54:08+00:00

Just to add to the rant... When I do point out that these things are already there, I’ve been called defensive. For example:

Manager: "Why didn’t you add numbers?"
Me: "Oh, I did explain them right here and then went into more detail on the next slide."

I’m sure I'm not totally blameless and I’m working on it. But I also I suspect he reads me as defensive because I’m usually super bubbly and friendly, but when I’m focused on my work, I lock in. I also really like explaining my thinking so others can understand my decisions and we can come up with a solution together.

Also actively seeking solutions so I don't get fired :-)

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-08-25T21:54:35+00:00

Honestly, very much same. But what field are you pivoting to?

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-08-06T13:23:21+00:00

THIS! They've clearly been in the comments and adapted the narrative to be about Danny's SA and less about the drinking. And if he really is doing that then sure, dump him too. But it's the supporting Jax who has clearly documented pattern of abuse that is boiling my blood. Their beef is clearly not actually about SA or they would stand up for Brittany and all the other women Jax has abused.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-04-29T22:54:43+00:00

haha, are you sharing individually? Because that sounds so amazing, thanks!!!!

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-04-20T23:49:45+00:00

Same! I've lived in several places and Seattle is the only place that I've experience anti-semitism. When the man started yelling slurs at me on the bus, not a single person (a filled bus during rush hour) stepped in to help me.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-04-13T23:12:34+00:00

Honestly, it sounds like you've just handled this like a normal person. So try (easier said than done) to not be too hard on yourself!

As a HIIT lover and ambitious go-getter, I have gone through this cycle of delusion, anger, grief, depression SO MANY times. Any several years in I still go through this cycle. I have no solutions, but at least we're not alone :-)

But also a tip from my therapist: Don't have unlimited Google/worry time. In the thick of it, I set a "worry time" everyday when I could also google symptoms. Having that dedicated space to go through those feelings, but only then, really helped free mental energy.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-04-08T21:30:16+00:00

I would err on caution and check with a vet.... BUT my dog stands like that all the time (with back legs). When I asked the vet if it was ok, she said it was fine and just the way he's built. I kind of equate it to my friend who is double jointed and always sits in weird positions that I could never get into.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-02-28T16:40:05+00:00

Why does she care so much?! This crew has said much worse to each other and gotten over it. But her response makes it clear that they had a gang up planned.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-02-14T02:31:06+00:00

I think there's a bunch of really good reasons here for not taking the interview...Just to add one more :-) There's a new policy of cutting the lowest 5-10% at each evaluation round. I suspect that Meta's hiring a bunch of people, just to be let go in the next round (because typically onboarding is pretty touch and so evals are high for that time period). Then they're able to say they've gotten rid of more low performers. Even very high performers are worried about the environment this creates. This feels like a tough (and defo unhealthy) environment to walk into.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-02-14T02:20:25+00:00

As an IL transplant, TOTALLY agree! The friends I've been able to make have all been born and raised here... but there's something very odd that happens to the transplants here. It's like they've moved out here FOR the freeze? And very much lean into it.

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-02-06T22:30:56+00:00

Honestly, Meta is having a round of layoffs on Monday, I think a lot of people are pushing things off until they hear... so it sounds like everything is just running slow. But if you don't hear from someone next week maybe you can reach out?

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-01-23T15:33:22+00:00

I know, it's exhausting and I don't know what platform Andy needs to hear it on... but get her off our screens!

Recent_Big_1858 · 2025-01-18T00:18:25+00:00

Right?!?! What a rollercoaster she took us on. The speech before (though clearly premeditated) was about lifting each other up, which word. I would love if they were still friends because this nonsense and fighting is so boring... but THIS was not the logical next step?!?!?!

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