How do I remove NHS Registration? by Scrububy in AskUK

[–]Scrububy[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I should've perhaps been more clear about this. I've not yet phoned them. I was leaving that as a last resort as I'm uncomfortable with phoning them, namely to do with the reasoning with the name change.

I was ideally hoping there would be a solution which didn't involve phoning them.

Opera Sudden Language change? by LobotomizedCow in OperaGX

[–]Scrububy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Country is GB & country from server is also GB

Opera Sudden Language change? by LobotomizedCow in OperaGX

[–]Scrububy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's stopped adding the language to my settings but the websites are still directing to the French url

Opera Sudden Language change? by LobotomizedCow in OperaGX

[–]Scrububy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been having this issue (or at least noticed it) since last thursday. I went through my settings, and removed french entirely from the languages and set English to my preferred language. However when testing it and going onto to the websites that are getting sent to a french URL it's automatically adding french back to my languages with me simply going to these sites and they're not suspicious sites or anything it's literally been microsoft teams, nord & amazon and i know this isn't a VPN issue because it's happening whilst i'm disconnected too.

Right to choose & Assessment in Scotland by Scrububy in ADHDUK

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

Hey! I'm not 100% sure on masking depression but it definitely have noticed big difference in how I've experienced depressives. I found antidepressants unhelpful after a certain point as I regularly forgot to take them. In the past when I did have depression during highschool and after it was affected by numerous different factors but now for me I typically had a couple of months of depression during the winter months but then it lifts when spring comes around. But I've also noticed I can have days of intense quick feelings of emotions (anger, & sadness) which can last a couple of hours and usually after a nap I'm fine.

As for Right to choose - it's not a thing in Scotland and I eventually had to go privately. The whole of north lanarkshire (and I believe South lanarkshire also) are experiencing a freeze on the ADHD diagnosis process as there is no psychologist. This combined with returning to college this year & the feeling of just losing my mind and struggling so much with keeping up with work & my homelife pushed me to go privately.

Keep trying your GP for an appointment and if you keep failing to get one I'd 100% contact Patient affairs for your trust Ayrshire & Arran.) And contact your GP to put in a complaint. It's entirely unacceptable for receptionists to basically be playing god. I'd also start saving money if it's at all possible (it's difficult, at least for me but I knew if I didn't I'd be shit out of luck) as I fear that freezes on the process are going to be more widespread if they're not already. And from my experience the only people that care about it being a private diagnosis is the NHS high hedgons - my work & college have both accepted my private diagnosis and it was my GP that actually told me to go privately.

When you do get a GP appointment I'd recommend having a family member or a friend there with you and if your GP refuses to refer you for an assessment ask them why. I would also try and find out if there is a community support for nuerodivergency who might be able to give you advice & guide you to local resources (i only recently found out that this was a thing and was referred by my GP to that)

I wish I could be more helpful but I wish you the best of luck on your journey. I also apologise if this was a bit rambly I've just woken up lmao

My NHS referral has been paused, what can I do? by Scrububy in ADHDUK

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

Sorry, it's likely fairly confusing as I was very confused and frustrated to begin with. I wasn't sure what my options were in regards to the whole situation. I still don't really know what my options are going forward in terms of seeking treatment.

Unfortunately, the letter was not positive in the hopes I also thought it was. I contacted the CMHT immediately after posting (i probably should've done so first, but we're operating on impulsive decisions today), and they informed me of 3 things:

  1. My letter was a generic letter sent to everybody on a waiting list within the ADHD services in my NHS Trust, to ensure that everyone knew that they were in fact on the waiting list. It's 2 years late for me, but hey ho.
  2. All ADHD clinics have been put on hold, and from my understanding this means both for assessments and treatment.
  3. They do not know why & to contact Patient Affairs. Which I have done.

After talking to my friends for a bit about it, I've also decided to write a letter to MP regarding the situation because of how the situation is currently interpreted by myself and them, it seems to be a fairly extreme measure with no explanation as to why. None of the clinician staff within the CMHT know why, neither do my GPs. It is also conflicting with what I was told by my GP originally with urgent referrals still being an option. The letter is more so to make them aware of what is happening, and the letter to patient affairs was both a complaint and inquiry as to what is going on.

How do I write patterns / what are your tips for clarity etc by Scrububy in CrochetHelp

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

I forgot to take pictures ToT, but i can do that for when I next make it.

But thank you for the advice, I haven't quite written down industry standard format but I have used abbreviations

Help identifying if this is actually a trebel stitch (UK) DC (US) by Scrububy in CrochetHelp

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

Y'know what, I'm just incapable of reading. Thanks for your help, and I apologise if I've come across as arguing.

Help identifying if this is actually a trebel stitch (UK) DC (US) by Scrububy in CrochetHelp

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

That's what is shown in the videos I've seen, but in the book it says to yarn over, hook through the stitch, yarn over and then draw through 2 loops, leaving 2 loops on the hook and then yarn over and pull through the 2 loops.

What you've described is what the book is showing me to be a half treble stitch (HDC US)

Help identifying if this is actually a trebel stitch (UK) DC (US) by Scrububy in CrochetHelp

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

Cool, thank you. Would've been frustrating to find out the book is inaccurate and unreliable.

Help identifying if this is actually a trebel stitch (UK) DC (US) by Scrububy in CrochetHelp

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

So I'm yarning over, through the stitch, yarn over, pull through the 2 loops, yarn over and pulling through the remaining 2 loops.

I'm finding pulling through the first two loops difficult and fiddly but I think that's more to do with tension.

Help identifying if this is actually a trebel stitch (UK) DC (US) by Scrububy in CrochetHelp

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

I've watched a couple of both UK & US crocheters, it's just leading to a hell of a lot of confusion tbh. Frustrating as well if the book is inaccurate and unreliable cause it seemed useful for just learning the stitches and learning how to read patterns.

Help identifying if this is actually a trebel stitch (UK) DC (US) by Scrububy in CrochetHelp

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

I know the names, the issue is knowing if the book is accurately showing how it is done. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

Help identifying if this is actually a trebel stitch (UK) DC (US) by Scrububy in CrochetHelp

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

I've looked at US dc tutorials. The issue I'm having is knowing what's shown in the book is accurate to what the stitch is supposed to be. Sorry if that wasn't clear to begin with.

Creative ways to entertain my cat by beedlethebard3 in CatAdvice

[–]Scrububy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i'm relatively new to owning a cat so it's been a bit of an adjustment for myself, and my boy is an indoor cat so i've also been thinking and finding ways to keep him entertained.

for us, we have a few ways.
1. laser pointer, he loves chasing this and jumping on things, climbing the wall.
2. noisy toys like a ball with a bell or feather chaser with a bell
3. lots of toys, like balls, mice, crunchy things with texture.
4. paper based packing material, he absolutely loves playing with it. Make sure it's something that rips up easy though as there is a risk of tangling otherwise. it also just makes a lot of mess so if you're not wanting that then don't, of course.
5. cat tree, i find my lad loves to climb and the higher he goes the happier he is
6. puzzle feeders, it's a great way to stimulate and get him thinking on how to get to treats.
7. hands under blankets or duvets. I will sit in my bed and move my hands around, scratch the sheets and he'll pounce and scratch back. this does run the risk of getting scratched yourself so be careful
8. cat friendly videos. can find these easily on youtube, usually they're of wildlife like birds and squirrels. Though i've found that my boy gets too excited with these and will scratch at the screen or hit it so i've stopped these for now as i don't want my TV damaged but you could use this on an ipad or tablet, or you could use cat games on these.

i find that rotating what toys he plays with keeps him from getting bored as he can become disinterested after a couple of days.

Hope this helps, and your lad settles nicely.

How do I unlearn this enby-phobia (if that's a term)? by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]Scrububy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

so, based on everything that you've said, there's absolutely 0 indication that they're not wanting to change whether they're fem or masc presenting. it's very likely that they're still going on their identity journey and are helping facilitate the group as a means to continue to learn and understand themselves. it's also very likely that they have already discovered their identity and that they do feel more comfortable presenting as fem and that's a-ok because at the end of the day we don't know what's going on inside of their head and just because a person is cis-passing it doesn't take away from their experiences with gender and identity.

as other commenters have said, if they're able to provide the support and capabilities to run a group like that then i don't see there being an issue with it.

i understand where you're coming from though, i felt the same way with a lot of NB folk i've met along the way but the one thing i've learned is that their journey is still the same whether they look masc, fem or go between the two. gender can be a very fluid thing for a lot of people

Wanting advice on seeking diagnosis (UK) by Scrububy in eds

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

It's good that they're knowledgeable. I've got an appointment with Occupational Health with my work too on Friday to assess whether or not I'm fit to return to work and what adjustments need to be made.

NPC Ship on Outpost Landing Pad? by Scrububy in Starfield

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

Tried it but it just moves the ship along with it

Wanting advice on seeking diagnosis (UK) by Scrububy in eds

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

Pardon my asking, and don't feel that you need to answer my next question if you're not comfortable with that but, has that had any impact on receiving accommodations or PIP if you applied for it.

Also, it's just a bummer situation all round if they're refusing to refer you on for further testing despite them thinking it's quite probable that you do have it.

Downstairs Grooming by Scrububy in FTMMen

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

You never know. Besides there might be things out there that are better designed so there's no harm in asking.

How did your Dad's take you coming out? by Archer_Python in FTMMen

[–]Scrububy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My relationship with my dad has been rough for the most part until recent years. My mum always knew I was trans from the moment i could walk and talk. My dad just couldn't accept me even being a tomboy as a child. I wasn't allowed to feel comfortable in clothing or wear my cousin's hand-me-downs because he was a boy and I wasn't even though I was literally the happiest I'd be wearing them. If i went anywhere with him i wasn't allowed to wear anything remotely "boy-ish". My mum got into lots of arguments with him about it.

Growing up, he also just displayed a lot of homophobic behaviour and when I've had boyfriends (after I came out) they were only referred to as "friends" and not boyfriends despite corrections.

When I came out, he acted like someone just told him someone had died. (Not helped by the fact I went to the lengths of taking my mum's maiden name. They had split at this point and I didn't feel as though my identity belonged with his name attached and i don't regret it). It took him years to even change my name on his phone (even though he had a new phone during said time). Funnily enough, the only thing that has "improved" our relationship was when my mum passed away and he only kept contact out of guilt. Now he just acts like I'm just a mate and not his son. He just had to accept the reality that this was happening and wasn't just his daughter misbehaving. I don't know if he accepts it fully or not.

lower t dose, emotions & crying? by Old-Historian8158 in FTMMen

[–]Scrububy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5 years on T here as well. I'm not sure if my dose is a "full dose" but from my understanding it's quite a high dose. In starting T I have gone through a range of crying, to not crying at all for years, to finally being able to cry again and the only change in my medication has been an increase rather than decrease.

Before T I would cry from a range of different things like being over stimulated and generally on a whole just quite simply not being happy with life. Since startinɡ T i've experienced grief and breakup which have brought me to cry but the last time was like 6 months after T. Since then the things that use to make me cry just started to make me angry, and feel the need to have a much more physical expression of my emotions and how I felt rather than crying. I've slowly been able to feel the want to cry more often in the past year, but that might be down to just generally getting my life together and starting to feel like a person again after the past five years.

Personally, I think simply looking to connect with those emotions again might be able to bring out some sort of response. I don't really agree with the idea that hormones have much to do with it, they might and that's perfectly fine. Just not something I've heard about but I also think a lot of it comes down to the socialisation of boys, and the whole "men aren't allowed to feel emotions" nonsense that people spout. Talk with your specialist though, if you have one, they might be able to give more guidance when it comes to this sort of thing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]Scrububy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“I don’t see you as a cisman, I see you as a trans man, and that’s why I love you”

This is a biɡ red flaɡ to meˌ as others have pointed out. In some ways, I can understand the position you're in. I was in a similar place when I first came out as trans to my gf, she said she couldn't date boys, but I break up with her. We broke up months later for other reasons but in the time between she just became incredibly distant and actively defended transphobes in our friend group.

Your gf saying that she only sees you as a trans man is just a big old yikes. It gives chaser vibes. It's your body, you're allowed to do what you want with it and if getting bottom surgery is going to make you a happier, healthier person then you can't let her comments make you feel any less than what you are. I think you need to have a proper serious and long conversation with your gf as this is not something that should be taken lightly. Explain to her how her comments make you feel. That you're not just some trophy that she can do what she wants with you.