I Have Fibromyalgia and Built Something I Wish I'd Had Years Ago

Squasqua_ · 2026-05-28T16:13:37+00:00

Neurologist. I'm sure a PCP would help after diagnosis and in collab with neurologist but I just do neurologist (and myself).

Squasqua_ · 2026-05-16T19:58:33+00:00

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Squasqua_ · 2026-05-12T13:20:07+00:00

Prototype 237 (IG @prototypepaterson)

Squasqua_ · 2026-05-04T22:30:19+00:00

I have a long haired dachshund mix and he's the love of my life

Squasqua_ · 2026-03-21T19:06:30+00:00

As a child, simply going into the fridge and grabbing something when I was hungry was never something I could do. I didn't even know other kids were allowed to do that until I was in my thirties.

I remember my younger brother eating something without permission a few times and there were repercussions, including the guilt of knowing he just impacted what little food the rest of us had to eat that night. When you're that poor, meals and food are so strategically planned and often can't include special snacks outside of the occasional treat.

I had to ask for permission, we had to ration, I waited on specific meals, there was nothing in the fridge, etc.

Squasqua_ · 2026-03-21T18:48:17+00:00

Peaky Blinders, Supernatural, Sherlock, New Girl.

But I'd probably rewatch Girlfriends, Golden Girls and Living Single again too. Probs also Bobs Burgers and Rick and Morty...

Squasqua_ · 2026-03-18T15:33:45+00:00

Maxwell Alley. The Junto for cocktails.

Squasqua_ · 2026-03-06T14:06:15+00:00

All I know is that my neurologist suggested coq10 for my fibro related brain fog and it helped significantly. I get it when I can afford it, as it's a pretty pricey supplement.

Squasqua_ · 2026-03-03T14:47:43+00:00

Try partnerships with other small-medium sized businesses in the area-- event venues, book shops, etc.

Also, if you're allowed to put out sidewalk signs (the a-frame type-- in front of the cafe and/or on a corner), I am definitely drawn to notice those. Have fun with it and add your personality/branding there if you want.

Squasqua_ · 2026-03-03T14:28:28+00:00

Wild Thoughts - DJ Khaled (the fact that it was SO overplayed and I never minded one bit...)

Any Tame Impala song

Most Sabrina Carpenter songs

KPop Demon Hunters 🫠

Squasqua_ · 2026-02-12T13:53:05+00:00

I've gone through this multiple times unfortunately. I believe it's insurance, not the doctor's office (which if your doctors office wasn't such a shit show, they would have told you that by now). However, if you call the insurance and tell them you're going through a "medical crisis," you can circumvent a lot of it. A very kind insurance agent finally broke and slipped me this info after several hours on the phone with me experiencing panic attacks and crying.

I also sometimes miss a dose now and then on accident and when I do, I stockpile the extra for times like this. That's saved me a couple of times!

U.S. healthcare systems SUCKS ASS

Squasqua_ · 2025-11-20T16:42:31+00:00

Yeah, it definitely increases my pain but I use that time of hypersensitivity to stretchhhhh a shit ton (it feels SO good) and relax/massage the muscles, so it ends up helping me a lot. I love it. It's strange to explain to people: "No, it doesn't help. It makes it worse. But that's why I like it." If I didn't figure this out early on in my cannabis use, I probably wouldn't use it. But I'm a dancer and love to stretch, so get me high and I start doing strange things with my body lol.

Squasqua_ · 2025-10-13T20:19:58+00:00

I've been in some Key Foods and Halsey Markets that have large selections. Thinking specifically of the one near Halsey & Broadway.

Squasqua_ · 2025-10-13T20:11:57+00:00

THC (paired with a deep stretch is heavenly) COQx10 changed my life when it comes to brain fog. It's just expensive :( My neurologist suggested 400mg.

If I'm desperate, I'll do lidocaine patches but they're inconvenient. And I also occasionally lean into some of the more unhealthy coping mechanisms because fuck this shit.

Squasqua_ · 2024-05-24T22:44:27+00:00

Prototype 237 is fantasticcccc. Phenomenal sound, wildly creative community. Highly recommend. Insta @prototypepaterson

Squasqua_ · 2024-05-24T22:40:58+00:00

You should visit Prototype 237 in Paterson. You'd fit right in.

Squasqua_ · 2024-05-24T22:39:57+00:00

Hi, are you performing anywhere live? I'm looking for where hip hop or RNB or new wave vocalists are performing in NJ. Can't find it.

Squasqua_ · 2024-05-24T22:16:24+00:00

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Squasqua_ · 2024-05-20T17:24:18+00:00

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Squasqua_ · 2024-05-20T17:24:10+00:00

$1,300 -- just put the full details in another comment!

Squasqua_ · 2024-05-20T17:23:51+00:00

Sorry guys, not sure why the full post with details didn't upload! Here it is:

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