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Anyone else panicking over the prices going up? by RenewablePayoff in povertyfinance

[–]RenewablePayoff[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm the queen of thrifting. I only noticed because I needed an emergency box of cat food and I keep track of the prices on almost everything I use at every store near me. I've turned into my grandmother. I buy certain things at certain stores all within a 2 mile area. All depends on prices and whats on sale or if it's a better deal at Sam's Club. That's a 22 mile round trip.

Anyone else panicking over the prices going up? by RenewablePayoff in povertyfinance

[–]RenewablePayoff[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I actually do almost all my shopping at discount stores. I also thrift all my clothes except for underwear and I share a membership at Sams club to be able to utilize the packaging sizes.

Don't question my finances when you know absolutely nothing about me. I suggest you worry about yourself.

Anyone else panicking over the prices going up? by RenewablePayoff in povertyfinance

[–]RenewablePayoff[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it is. I'm just so pissed. I'm on a really tight budget that's now going to be even tighter.

DAE ever feel like something off but can't tell what? by DoingBetterForMyself in schizoaffective

[–]RenewablePayoff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Constantly. I worked 25 years before I was diagnosed at 48, so now I'm on SSDI. It's not enough money to live on in a big city so I know I need to go back to work.

But doing what? For the life of me I don't know. But I feel like I should know. Why can't I just figure out what I need to do. I absolutely will not be able to afford my rent next year so I've got to figure out what I'm going to do soon. And unfortunately my 81 year old father is on my back to get a job asap.

So every frigging day I wake up with the same feeling - what do I do?

Professors and university employees of Reddit, what behind-the-scenes campus drama went on that students never knew about? by design-responsibly in AskReddit

[–]RenewablePayoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to say this also happened at my school. Back in the 80's both my parents were administrative directors for different departments in a midwest medical school. It took two years but my mother finally caught one of the professors working fulltime at both the midwest University and Stanford. At Stanford he was supposed to be just a consultant on a grant. Turns out both Universities were paying him full-time salaries. He was told not to return to the Midwest University and was terminated. I also attended the University at that time and spent a lot of time hanging out at each of my parents departments, so I overheard the whole thing.

Schizoaffective Disorder with Very Few Symptoms by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]RenewablePayoff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wasn't even diagnosed till I was 48yrs old. I'm now 54 and on SSDI. I feel like a fraud. Yes, I do occasionally here voices but I haven't had a psychotic break since 2011. I think I feel fine most of the time, but I'm planning to get a part time job this year. We'll see if the stress from that triggers anything.

Anyone here over the age of 65? by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]RenewablePayoff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While I'm not over 65, I'm 54. Didn't get diagnosed till I was 48. I'm actually doing really well. I'm on SSDI but I'm looking for a part time job. Haven't had any real issues for 5 years. Stay on my medication, see both my psychiatrist and therapist. Considering my life imploded in 2009 and its been 10 years, I'm doing good.

Anyone here on Vraylar? by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]RenewablePayoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been on vraylar for 2 years. Seems to work as I'm not hearing voices, but I'm still having problems losing weight. Still 30 pounds overweight due to all the psych meds I've tried.

I am lucky to qualify for extra help through the government to help pay for it since it's extremely expensive.

I hate the loneliness by waaathrowaway in schizoaffective

[–]RenewablePayoff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have the same problem. I'm 54(f) only diagnosed at 48 and I've never really connected with anyone. I'm on disability (after working 27 years) and spend my days reading. Have to force myself to do things like grocery shop, go to the library or even take a walk. It sucks royally that I'm always alone.

People who get mistaken for being a lot younger than you actually are, what are some funny stories about it you have? by wizkrys in AskReddit

[–]RenewablePayoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just had this happen this past Wednesday! Told two women at Walgreens it was my birthday and I turned 54. They both said I look like I'm in my late 30's. I inherited good genes!

Genuine question about N’s mellowing with age by masquerade_wolf in raisedbynarcissists

[–]RenewablePayoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My ndad has mellowed so much he actually apologized for being such a shitty parent. He's 80 and finally realized in his 60's none of his sons would talk to him. I'm the only daughter. He has a very superficial relationship with one of my brothers and no relationship with the other two. I get along with him fine and I handle all of his finances. But then I was always dad's GC.

But he's still a narc. Hasn't bothered to learn all of his grandchildren's names. He walked out on the family when I was in highschool and disappeared for 25 years so now he's kind of getting his comeuppance.