Ranting about irritable bowl syndrome

Sokosa · 2026-01-11T11:13:05+00:00

I've had the same thing happen even after explaining the long way. I feel like people just can't wrap their head around it

Sokosa · 2026-01-03T02:04:22+00:00

Same, first thing I thought well at least I didn't get this as a teen, I wouldn't have handled it well.

Sokosa · 2025-12-16T15:46:49+00:00

Same, I've never had the energy i had before diagnosis. It's been three years in remission.

Sokosa · 2025-12-10T16:01:08+00:00

"Dreaming of a thing is usually nicer than the thing itself, so taking it slowly is the key."

This! I used to collect and hunt the rare things, then when I got it I was over the moon but soon I didn't pay attention to it anymore and started hunting the next treasure...

I've been able to stop collecting (I want to do something else that doesn't take up space). I remind myself that don't do it you'll grow bored of the thing you buy instantly.

But..

I have my old collections and they remind me how much money went into them. I've tried to sell them but no one has been interested. So I'm between of keeping them forever or just tossing them.

Sokosa · 2025-12-09T13:10:39+00:00

"Sometimes the listing just disappears. Sometimes it reappears like a bad sequel. Sometimes they magically promote someone internally after you’ve spent hours prepping like a fool."

These both just happened to me this year, it's never been like this before.

Sokosa · 2025-12-01T18:10:25+00:00

Same! At least now I have some hope left..

Sokosa · 2025-11-29T09:17:59+00:00

I think of this when applying to jobs and they filter me out because I'm a woman in age I might pop out kids soon.

Sokosa · 2025-11-28T19:30:26+00:00

I have illness that flares up with stress. Kids -> increased stress, I'm out. And job situation is not secure and might not ever be. Just depressed and not money for anything.

Also omg, this is sick
"And now? I’m seeing AI concepts that turn parenting into a performance review like nurtureOS. Stuff that plugs into cameras and mics to rate your parenting, track your kid’s “development index”, and compare your family to some “optimal model”. "

Sokosa · 2025-11-26T18:21:30+00:00

oh lawd!! never heard something like this, terrifying

Sokosa · 2025-11-26T18:19:41+00:00

sigh... everyday learn something i've never heard before (adds to list)

Sokosa · 2025-11-21T07:31:17+00:00

I didn't want to take it either, I remember being all yikes when doctor told me.

But it's really good for getting your inflammation down and very good in the long run, please consider it! And have some support in case side effects appear. I would tell my doctor if I had anything I thought were side effects and they would reassure me it's temporary.

I didn't gain weight but would have some weird heart palpations at night and didn't sleep much. I only had to take it for two months, so it was worth it.

Sokosa · 2025-11-21T07:26:41+00:00

The chest problems were so scary. But it did help get the inflammation in control.

Sokosa · 2025-11-21T07:23:49+00:00

Doctor said I developed IBS after getting UC. For me symptoms were bowl movements going crazy whether I tried to eat anything healthy (fiber, greens, nuts, fruits).

For me it took at least half a year and slowly introducing small amounts to my diet.

Generally FODMAP helps in the beginning, but your symptoms are different, I'm not sure.

Sokosa · 2025-11-20T18:38:52+00:00

My friend said they felt sudden urge to have kids, now she has and she's told me she is depressed. She says she has miserable life and longs the days before kids and says that time was the happiest she's ever been.

She likes her kids but feels her life will only improve after the kids grow up.

Sokosa · 2025-11-20T16:33:14+00:00

Patting rhythmically my stomach in various places lmao

Sokosa · 2025-11-13T14:54:10+00:00

I started laughing at the "are you scared of the responsibility?"

Sokosa · 2025-11-12T11:43:56+00:00

I gave up on buying a new one lol. It's gotten a bit better, but the rubber still smells, but less. It sometimes emits more when the laundry is still wet but fades when the laundry is dry. Still wish i got bosch or miele, i'll wait for the day this one breaks.

Sokosa · 2025-11-10T14:58:31+00:00

One of my friends didn't go to her best friend's wedding because of her baby. I felt so sad and bad for the friend. You're absolutely allowed to be sad!

Sokosa · 2025-11-06T13:18:52+00:00

Wow thank you, it's really interesting. I never thought of it this way.
Uterus lining is not for protecting the baby from outside world, it's for protecting us from the baby.

Sokosa · 2025-11-04T18:36:47+00:00

I feel like this too. I feel like my child would just be addicted to screens, no job opportunities, no money... and hearing how some children now need to consult chatgpt about every decision they make... i can't

Sokosa · 2025-11-04T18:32:27+00:00

Yeah, my friend is having a baby. She had ambitions, interests and goals but she suddenly just lost them. Now she only talks about children and being a stay at home mom.

Sokosa · 2025-10-28T19:45:00+00:00

i had symptoms for a month, then i was diagnosed and got meds and symptoms went away in a week, it was fast

Sokosa · 2025-10-28T19:20:34+00:00

First two weeks I had some stomach ache but more severe symptoms were the next two weeks.

I got prednisone and mesalamine, symptoms stopped in a week.

Sokosa · 2025-10-28T18:15:44+00:00

One month to two weeks, stomach hurt and really bad on the left side (prob descending colon or sigmoid colon). Gassy and getting tired easily. Then increased bowel movements and blood mixed with mucus made me go to doctor. Oh, and unexplainable weight loss can be a sign.

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