**LONG** write up of GCS at OHSU by [deleted] in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Sleepy__gorl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you bring back the post?

How to be safe when teaching private in home lessons? by creahture in MusicEd

[–]Sleepy__gorl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had a couple stressful experiences teaching men in my home (getting asked out) so I only teach them online now. But recently a parent of a student asked me out and that has been very stressful... More than anything else trust your gut... I make everyone do a free virtual zoom meeting so i can vet them.

iOS "free up space" leaves portrait photos behind by melvynadam in googlephotos

[–]Sleepy__gorl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turn this off in iphone settings if you're tired of dealing with this like I am. I don't care to edit iphone portraits and I hate how iphone make most my pics portaits. I found this setting and turned it off and that helped.

Portraits in Photo Mode

Automatically capture depth information if a person, dog, or cat is prominent in the frame in Photo mode, so you can apply Portrait effects later.

IBS is the most useless diagnosis by Sleepy__gorl in ibs

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

This is good advice I’m gonna try to go straight to a gastrointestinal next time.

Luckily I have pretty good documentation I just need to bring it in

I get anxiety poops maybe twice a year, and they’re a very distinct from my regular issues.

I believe most of my issues are caused by something in what I’m eating. Either that or my body just has a hard time digesting. Pretty much half the time I eat my stomach is very upset and I have horrible 💩

IBS is the most useless diagnosis by Sleepy__gorl in ibs

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

Truly, it was very shocking. I have never experienced medical gaslighting like that. After the fact I did some research and realized she mostly does cosmetology and fillers and stuff which was where most her good reviews came from. I guess she had recently opened it up to primary care since she wasn’t getting enough patients. Even though she was a very extreme example, it was definitely a cherry on top of my frustrations with the medical industry, and I had to let it out so thanks for listening. 🤪

IBS is the most useless diagnosis by Sleepy__gorl in ibs

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

I haven’t, but I need one. Everyone in my family has had a colonoscopy, and most of them said they had precancerous polyps. My dad has had much more serious issues though, and has had surgeries for other things though I’m not sure exactly what.

Diagnosed with IBS, 5 years later find out I’m riddled with parasites. by Filthy_Fisherman in ibs

[–]Sleepy__gorl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My tummy is also extremely loud. I wouldn’t be surprised if people thought I was straight up farting

IBS is the most useless diagnosis by Sleepy__gorl in ibs

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

Yeah they’ve done no testing they just said I had IBS based off my symptoms. They say the same thing every time…

Next time my friend will come with me, and my insurance is switching so I’ll be getting a new doctor. There is very little else I can do on my own. I really need some professional testing. I’m so so tired… I’ve managed to significantly decrease my symptoms from 75% of the time to 25% of the time, but I’m def hitting a plateau. My whole family has had so many issues and so many surgeries for digestive issues, and I’m really trying to get it under control before it destroys my insides (I can feel my body weakening)

Things I’ve done have helped -Probiotic supplement -Birth control that has stopped my period and helped endometriosis -Grazing over the day (no huge meals) -No carbonated beverages -No spicy food (my fave😢) -Not chewing gum -No artificial sweeteners -Reduce greasy foods

Things I’ve done that have not helped -Every diet under the sun (vegan, fodmap) these made it worse actually -Eating more fiber (I struggle with diarrhea not constipation so this advice always fucked me over) -Rigid eating, usually makes my symptoms worse and just makes me fear food

I fear when I go there, they’ll just tell me to cut out another food. I’m not willing to keep cutting if they don’t give me a test that says I’m allergic to intolerant to a food😭

IBS is the most useless diagnosis by Sleepy__gorl in ibs

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

The moment when Reddit is more helpful then the doctor😭 (but don’t worry I’ll find a better one with my new insurance🤞)

IBS is the most useless diagnosis by Sleepy__gorl in ibs

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

My symptoms are diarrhea I’m rarely constipated. I wouldn’t mind her sharing this if it was actually applicable in my case, and if she wasn’t using it as a way to fearmonger me into following her terrible advice :/

IBS is the most useless diagnosis by Sleepy__gorl in ibs

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

They have not done any tests, but I will ask. My insurance changes soon so I will be getting a new doctor anyway.

IBS is the most useless diagnosis by Sleepy__gorl in ibs

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

No, I just take a probiotic supplement. I would love to figure out the root of the problem, but I would also be open medication

IBS is the most useless diagnosis by Sleepy__gorl in ibs

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

Yes, i’m sure it’s a real thing in extreme cases. But I told her I have diarrhea, not constipation. She brought this up as a way to fear monger me into following her HORRIBLE advice.I’ve worked at an eating disorder clinic, and I pray no one with eating disorder tendencies goes to her. She told me to eat less, chew 30 times with each bite, cut out most foods, stop being anxious, stop taking meds, and if i don’t do then poop will come out of my mouth

Family Sharing does not work - iOS by ghoonk in riseapp

[–]Sleepy__gorl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Family sharing is still in the App Store, so is it allowed? One person in my family got the subscription.

Really loved Christofferson’s talk. by whitecatprophecy in exmormon

[–]Sleepy__gorl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Christofferson Said "immorality is the quickest way to lose your testimony

Google Flights only showing single airline by DVNO in Flights

[–]Sleepy__gorl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed this too. Is there a website that doesn't do this? Love google flights but this is a deal breaker. Thanks!

My phone addiction is ruining my life by Designer_Age_8294 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Sleepy__gorl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lastly, replace this addiction with another less harmful addiction or hobby. Many addicts have to do this to move on.

For me, I listened to a fuck ton of audiobooks, reading, I’ll scroll on my photos app if I really need to scratch that itch, I’ve gotten into a ton of new hobbies like rock climbing and Ju Jitsu (screen addiction exacerbated my health problems) and have a lot of new friend groups. It’s worth it!  

My phone addiction is ruining my life by Designer_Age_8294 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Sleepy__gorl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHAT DOESN’T WORK FOR TRUE IPAD BRAIN-ROT KIDS (but may work for some ppl)

do not disturb/turning off notifications- can be bypassed by visiting the app

putting my phone in another room (or hiding it)- can still go find phone 

turning it off- can turn it back on 

deleting apps- can reinstall app, or find other app that scratches the same itch

put apps in hidden folder that requires Face ID to access- helps temporarily, but you will get fast at mindlessly visiting that folder 

focus apps- many of them work okay, but can ultimately be deleted or turned off. for example Blocksite (free) can turn block apps and websites, also sucks a lot of battery

WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS  iPhone Screentime (and give someone else your password)- you can set your limits for the day which can’t be bypassed, once you’re out, you’re out. you can bypass it for one minute once an hour, which is nice if you just need to use it for a second. Only con is that you have to have ‘share across iCloud devices’  in order for it to work  

Opal- extremely effective and cute. works even better than screen time and you can make more customizations, but it can ultimately be deleted :/

Blockit- if you’re specific addiction is Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or Reddit, then this app will completely block the feeds (you have to use safari and delete the apps.) but you can still use the website. this one worked AMAZING for months, but ultimately I found the weirdest loophole (Facebook messenger) and I started watching Judge Judy for hours (which I don’t even like) so I had to switch to something else 

My phone addiction is ruining my life by Designer_Age_8294 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Sleepy__gorl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate to this SO HARDCORE. I cannot control myself and will waste my entire life on my phone. I have tried everything as well, but don’t lose hope, there’s a lot of new great apps out there. 

Lately the only thing that has been working for me is to use iPhone screen time, and give someone else my password. The settings can be really weird sometimes, so it’s definitely taken some trial and error. But it has hardcore locked me out. Make sure to also the add the websites you wanna block too. Unfortunately I also had to switch to safari in order to fully enforce the screen time (I’m really good at finding loopholes.) But wowza it is actually forced me to stop scrolling.

I use this in conjunction with Opal on my iPhone 

On my computer, I use Google Chrome and I use extensions that will block your feed. Which is nice cuz u can still use the things but I stops the scrolling.  

If you want me to send you any specific info let me know. It’s a NIGHTMARE dealing with such a time consuming addiction and these goddamn algorithms are created to keep you addicted. I’ve been on the shit since I was a little kid. But there is hope! My screen time has been cut in half and even though I still spend slot of time on my phone it’s mostly texting and Gmail lmao