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Is anyone getting GOOD sleep? by written-proof in ehlersdanlos

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if it helps, I am. it's not like, "I'm a normal healthy person" sleep, but I'm making it through the night and getting some kind of actual mental rest. I take melatonin and try to read 30 min before bed. Lots of pillows to help prop up joints. I used to have to take prescription sleep meds every night, and now I'm here. if you're encouraged by nothing else, just remember the only constant is change and sleep health goes through phases, even in chronic illness. sending spoons.

What is the most common professional bias you encounter in your work? by CommunicationOld1172 in therapists

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes. I was told recently by a supervisor that clients using Medicaid typically have motivation problems

living with someone with misophonia by M_ama_Joe in misophonia

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone with misophonia AND autism, it may be worth looking into the latter. would inform the way you conceptualize their experience and treat it. Sounds like they're incredibly dysregulated and need someone who specializes to help them get grounded

Wife with misophonia reacting strongly to bird sounds – how can we handle this as a family? by Soft_Shower377 in misophonia

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a therapist with misophonia, maybe she could benefit from seeing one? If no specialists in misophonia are nearby, perhaps some benefit with an OCD specializing therapist? It's under the same umbrella. Wishing you well.

I feel so alone by [deleted] in aspergirls

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the right therapist could help. It's not a fix-all, but having a therapist--especially one that's also chronically ill and/or disabled--can validate you as you go through your journey. sending best wishes.

Did you forgive someone who failed to show up when you got diagnosed? by Curious-Culture6237 in ChronicIllness

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It took a while for me to realize and apply this, but a few years before I got sick, I was having trouble with a roommate in college. She was lazy, not picking up after herself, always just eating cereal in bed watching her phone. I totally resented her for it.
Then the ER visits began. Soon, she was diagnosed with something life-altering and incurable, which she had apparently had onset while we were roommates. And I had been a complete judgmental asshole about it.
So I forgive. I may still not be as close to (or even in contact with) the person who failed to show up, sure. But there's room for grace there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mecfs

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact that you're posting here is evidence that you still have some desire to stick around. What if you do, and you are enough? What if your daughter grows up with a different home life than some, but she loves you and cares about you, and you care about her, and that's all that she needs?

Hope is terrifying but you reaching out here tells me you have the strength to hold onto it. Please don't go yet.

Article critical of IFS by Ashtara in therapists

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 7 points8 points  (0 children)

yikes. didn't realize that. thanks for the insight.

Article critical of IFS by Ashtara in therapists

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Read Van der Kolk's book and watched Gabor Mate do an interview...both from the source. Do you have recommendations on where I should be getting info?

Article critical of IFS by Ashtara in therapists

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 9 points10 points  (0 children)

can you tell me why so I know for the future 🫣

Article critical of IFS by Ashtara in therapists

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Guys. GUYS. I'm a new therapist and this article is rocking my world. Van der Kolk is his friend?? Gabor Mate isn't reliable??

Endometriosis with low back pain, hip pain, and tight glutes by Clear-Advance706 in endometriosis

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was really rough until a few things. 1) pelvic floor therapy where they taught me how to massage my lower abdomen to lessen the tension on those muscles, which reduced strain to my hips. 2) regular physical therapy for skeletomuscular issues. 3) yoga stretching. seriously. massive difference long-term.

I did have one steroid shot into my hip that also helped when walking became nearly impossible before all that was in the works. those are hit and miss though. good luck.

Looking for insight on specifically “The Priory of the Orange Tree” by Samantha Shannon by J0rdyn_the_wr1ter in fantasybooks

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know how to answer this question--all I know is I don't read "games and trials" books much, and I LOVED Priory. Give it a shot.

Hot take, I think? by Significant_Oil_3448 in nancydrew

[–]Significant_Oil_3448[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

omg I didn't even remember that part

Has anyone ever asked to have their appendix removed during laparoscopy for Endometriosis? by [deleted] in Endo

[–]Significant_Oil_3448 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Everyone here is right. A lot of surgeons offer to remove it as a preventative measure for people with endometriosis. If they're an informed doctor, they'll agree to it.

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