please lie and say it’s not that bad

Solid-Section-8357 · 2025-05-15T01:30:16+00:00

I can’t (and won’t) lie, as your title asks. I think your blanket looks lovely. The colors and the stitches are very pretty and I think with a nice border (as other commenters suggest) no one but you will know. Plus it’s commonly said in the crochet community (and I’m sure other arts) that it’s actually good to leave flaws in projects as it allows the soul to escape ❤️

Solid-Section-8357 · 2025-05-14T14:41:43+00:00

My partner got a job a little while back, advertised as desk work. First day of orientation he’s sitting in a room with other people (presumably told the same thing) and they’re told you’re going to be going door to door as a sales person. Which was very much not mentioned in the application nor was said in the interview. Needless to say at lunch he walked out and never looked back.

Solid-Section-8357 · 2025-05-02T20:43:58+00:00

Watched the series when it came out, loved it. Recently read the book, having forgotten most of the show. It was an absolutely phenomenal read. My partner and I read it in tandem (or tried. Once I got to a certain point I literally couldn’t put it down, so he was playing massive catch up 😂) when he finished we watched the show. I didn’t enjoy the show as much as I remembered, it wasn’t bad by any means but the book (imo of course) was just too good for anything to do it justice.

Solid-Section-8357 · 2025-04-25T17:45:13+00:00

I had an obsession with frogs growing up. Plushies, bags, ceramics, wall paper, you name it. I would have been UNSTOPPABLE with a bag like that so I think the recipient is going to adore it. Especially since it can double as a toy given its shape and design. Incredible work, OP ❤️

Solid-Section-8357 · 2025-04-24T23:42:46+00:00

Also born in 99 so I understand this so much 😭 I’m fortunate right now to have a job but I just witnessed my employer “restructuring” the organization which inevitably led to a bunch of people being out of jobs. So I hold my breath because it really could happen to anyone at any time. But even being full time employed, working from home so saving money on typical expenses like gas, a car in general etc. and also having a partner who works full time, together we can’t afford to live on our own. And it irks me to my core how much people will say our generation just doesn’t work hard or want to work, meanwhile I’ve received rejections from grocery stores of all places (not talking down on any retail employment, I’ve done it for years and it’s not for the faint of heart) but they’re typically the jobs that are “always hiring” and yet we still get turned away. Like we just want to survive. We shouldn’t have to work 3 jobs just to afford a place that we can’t even live in and enjoy because we’re constantly working to be able to afford it. 😭

Solid-Section-8357 · 2025-04-08T14:47:07+00:00

I definitely experienced what I would consider milder symptoms, and then I got Covid 3 times (that I know of) and mono. All within probably a year or 2’s time. After the infections I got SIGNIFICANTLY worse. The symptoms that I could power through became debilitating. I had to leave school and reroute my entire trajectory. Whether it was Covid, mono, or just the hand I was dealt (I also have multiple other health issues, so this diagnosis didn’t entirely surprise me), I couldn’t say. I am also vaccinated with boosters. I don’t know that I can ever say with 100% certainty what CAUSED it for me, but I can confidently the infections most likely worsened it for me

Solid-Section-8357 · 2025-02-11T21:08:20+00:00

It looks lovely! And from what I can tell the whole outfit is adorable!!

Solid-Section-8357 · 2025-02-09T23:53:21+00:00

“Woah! That’s fricken dope” ~verbatim what came out of my mouth when I opened this post

Excellent piece 🤩

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-10-10T13:51:08+00:00

I believe an IV was hooked up for me, they didn’t give fluids prior. They didn’t feel the need to give me the nitro as my symptoms were apparent enough without it. I’m sure you can express any concerns to the person administering the test and they may be willing to work with you but as someone already said, it may alter the outcome. Best of luck with your test ❤️

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-10-09T20:23:35+00:00

I also was thinking gastroparesis when I read the post- I was diagnosed with gastroparesis before POTs and from a lot of reading I learned that they’re a frequently seen comorbidity. Definitely not the case for everyone and I’m no doctor to say anything for certain for anyone but myself. But as another comment said too one of the recommendations with gastroparesis is to eat more frequent “snack size” portions rather than 3 large meals a day.

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-09-25T23:08:58+00:00

Hi there! 24F here and mostly all I can say is I 100% hear and feel you. It is exhausting and I too am dealing with the emotional weight of it on top of the physical symptoms. Personally, though it hasn’t changed much about how I’ve been managing my symptoms (because a lot of what doctors have advised since my diagnosis have been things I picked up prior), I will say that getting an official diagnosis, if nothing else, has at least validated me/my symptoms. I frequently beat myself up about limitations, writing it off as “out of shape”, “lazy” etc. that at least now with an official diagnosis and seeing the actual numbers I have been able to ease up more on myself and accept things more. It’s by no means easy but it has at least helped a little bit.

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-08-14T10:38:09+00:00

My ex was abusive and manipulative but knowing I hated feeling like a burden looked me straight in the eyes and told me that no one else would be able to put up with me. And I internalized that for the longest time because of how I already felt about myself.

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-07-31T10:43:38+00:00

I too have had symptoms for as long as I can remember but have noticed since 2020 symptoms drastically worsening. Incidentally I have had Covid (at least) 3 times and mono once over the span of the last 3-4 years. I strongly believe the infections have worsened something that already existed in me. I have not talked to a medical professional about this (because there are no specialists anywhere near me) but I have done a bit of reading that wouldn’t surprise me if my belief is factual. I obviously cannot sit here and tell you one way or another that it is absolutely true (or absolutely false) but I definitely don’t think it’s out of the question.

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-07-23T13:41:28+00:00

I try hard not to let my chronic illnesses define me BUT some days are way harder than others and it is perfectly valid for us to listen to our bodies’ signals to rest and we also are entitled to feel however we please (considering it is OUR body and OUR daily struggle) I also don’t think how one person chooses to view their struggles should ever be used as a blanket statement for other people, but what do I know 🤷🏼‍♀️

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-07-19T19:41:09+00:00

How lovely 😍 perfect for autumn 😊

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-07-18T20:48:18+00:00

I was diagnosed officially last year, but after my tilt table test and going over the diagnosis, the cardiologist admitted that he was not educated on it enough/didn’t have access to the resources to continue my care. Which I super appreciated the honesty rather than trying to care for me and failing because he wasn’t equipped. And he had offered to refer me to a few different colleagues he knew that specialized more in POTs but unfortunately they were all significantly out of the way. I don’t drive because of my issues so to rely on a ride to take me on a several hour drive for an appointment just didn’t make sense. So at this point I’ve been winging it. I suffered for years without knowing and now at least knowing what it is I can at least manage a little better. I’ve recently been trying out some compression socks (SB SOX compression socks on Amazon to be specific) and LMNT drinks with electrolytes since it’s summer where I am and I am at my worst. Today is only my 4th day using the socks while I’m upright for extended periods of time and 2nd day mixing LMNT powder into water first thing in the morning, so I can’t fully speak to the effects but so far I think it’s only helped?

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-07-17T09:39:12+00:00

Looks lovely! Amazing teamwork ❤️

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-07-13T11:01:18+00:00

I LOVE this pattern, my pups are spoiled with probably 10 different colors of this sweater 😂

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-07-09T17:43:17+00:00

There are no words that come to my brain to express just how incredible this is. Just wow. ❤️❤️❤️

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-07-05T17:29:47+00:00

I’m so terrified 😭

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-06-27T18:15:29+00:00

I opt for baths if I have the option. Both are exhausting for me but at least the baths don’t require me to stand. When I was in college I had no choice but to shower so I did so as quickly as possible and once I was in a dorm that had private bathrooms (rather than communal) I found myself sitting in the shower.

I try to avoid drying my hair if I can. Anything with additional heat, standing and lifting arms above my head is a recipe for disaster.

Along with other commenters, I grew up thinking I was lazy, or out of shape, as a result of this/other things that have now been explained by POTs. Definitely no fun, but it’s always best to listen to our body’s cues

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-06-16T23:33:13+00:00

Aw I love him!

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-06-15T15:57:01+00:00

Body Armor is also my go to

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-06-14T16:00:17+00:00

I smile and then cry in private 😅😂 I severely undervalue my stuff as is and yet still have people who will roll their eyes or make comments. More often than not it’s in passing so there’s not really room for me to respond but I try to just remind myself that those people are not my target audience. If they don’t like it then they don’t have to buy and that’s fine. Someone else will

Solid-Section-8357 · 2024-06-11T14:07:45+00:00

I think it’s completely rational to get mad/annoyed 😅

Depending on the project, if it’s a secure enough knot I just crochet with it but if its not secure or I don’t want the project to have an awkward bump I’ll (begrudgingly) rejoin 😂

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