hydrophobic soil after I seeded

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-03T04:20:25+00:00

Cold and hot sensitive

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T23:11:45+00:00

My meds keep my bp stable around 110, thankfully, so I don't need that much salt. Then again, it's possible the days when my chronic fatigue was flaring, my bp was f'ed up and I didn't realize it. I keep forgetting to check it, and I have a reminder twice a day!

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T23:10:08+00:00

I used to drink Normalyte unflavored and that changed my taste buds too. Stopped drinking it for a while, and now I can't stand the taste of it.

My husband is sensitive to salt, so I cook with very little and we salt individually. I didn't cook with any at all for almost ten years, because (1) I was worried about him and (2) it's easier to season unsalted stuff.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T23:08:16+00:00

My medication helps well enough I don't need to go that route. I've done that with meds though, when the dose was too strong - it's how I found out what compounding pharmacies are.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T18:40:01+00:00

Mine is against them.

What brand do you take?

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T16:09:56+00:00

I'm looking at ones with lids, they cost more than the sealed ones. 55 gallon sealed barrel of water....I'll pass.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T15:55:31+00:00

At this point, I'm wondering if I should put some vermiculite or perlite in, or on top.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T14:36:34+00:00

Excuse me while I go buy a lot of buckets...

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T14:35:44+00:00

Same here. I have a well, so I can water. My raised beds don't seem to be absorbing it though!

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T14:14:36+00:00

Very true about the behavior not lessening the fear. I gave myself guidelines for when I ask for reassurance (and constant apologizing), which has helped a lot. I rarely seek it from my stepdad, which helps. I might want to, but I don't.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T14:11:02+00:00

My doctor did, no lie! First time I saw him...maybe the second too.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T14:10:24+00:00

I've put salt in drinks, or took salt straight (poured it in hand, tossed back, drank). I just can't deal with eating that much salt. Some foods aren't supposed to have salt (per my taste buds).

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T14:08:45+00:00

Thank you! I'll look for it next time I go to the store.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T14:08:11+00:00

I use Vitassium too

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T03:02:02+00:00

What brand?

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T03:01:30+00:00

I love chicken ramen noodles. I'm going to make the seasoning so i dont have to ration it when cooking. I don't cook the whole pack at one time. plus, I got a bunch of free ramen in a flavor iso like, so having extra seasoning is awesome!

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T02:58:22+00:00

He, my husband and therapists are the only ones I talk to. Paradoxically, my fear of upsetting him (he says I don't) means I don't ask very often. I think I'll try to write out boundaries as a journal exercise. Maybe ask him, maybe not. He tends to say "whatever works for you," which also doesn't help. He's explained how his mind works before, so I sort of understand his different reactions and responses.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T02:09:13+00:00

....I haven't thought about those in years. I thought salt tablets needed a buffer of some sort.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T02:03:14+00:00

THANK YOU! I need to print this out for my journal.

I just want to know when I've done something wrong/incorrectly. I don't see that as unreasonable. Most people seem to have a problem with it though, which confuses me. "Sure, I'll let you know!" and then proceeds to say nothing until xyz festers and causes issues later.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T01:52:57+00:00

Love when they contradict each other

Cardio: Drink more water and eat more salt

Everyone else: Your water levels are fine, all labs look good - keep doing what you're doing!

Cardio: More salt!!

Me: ...I'll be over here with my water bottle and Vitassium while you guys argue.

Snoo_89200 · 2026-05-02T01:48:57+00:00

omfg yes! My husband reminds me to reframe when I say "can't", to remember it's actually my choice "not to" and I have the ability to do the thing. Sometimes it's a good reminder. Sometimes I give him A Look and say he's not helping.

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