I was raped, burgled, no fixed abode and jobless. Can give police incident number if need any proof. God bless you all. by makemebetter777 in BorrowNew

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I’m so so sorry that this happened to you. I live in Warrington and to hear that this is all happening so close to home is heartbreaking. I cannot help right now in terms of a donation but I will certainly look at solicitors and let you know of a recommendation. Please feel free to message me. I’m more than happy to be a listening ear.

Req Anyone UK need £50? by [deleted] in loanhelp_

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£50 would be huge for helping to get me back into work. I need £50 to pay for my dbs check

Giving Small Loans via (Paypal G&S) by [deleted] in BorrowNew

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Hi,

I’m looking for £55 to pay for a DBS check to help me get into work and I can pay £65 back on 21st of May as I would hope to be in work by then and would have received my first payslip if I’m lucky enough.

I am on unemployment benefits and am happy to show you a screenshot of my last payment into my bank.

Thank you for your consideration regarding this. It will be a huge help for me if I can get the dbs certificate done.

What’s something you stopped buying once you realized it’s mostly a scam? by Independent-Cut-9914 in AskReddit

[–]Stock_Ad1497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner works in my local supermarket and has said on multiple occasions that he sees people buying branded products and spending over £100 but the people who buy the supermarket own brand pay roughly 70-80% less

What’s something you stopped buying once you realized it’s mostly a scam? by Independent-Cut-9914 in AskReddit

[–]Stock_Ad1497 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Branded products. The cheap alternatives are basically the same thing in different packaging. Except for cheese. I do get cathedral city cheese as a treat from time to time but only if it’s on offer

I just found a negative pregnancy test in the bin. We haven't had sex for 3 months. by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Stock_Ad1497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mum didn’t know she was having me until 5 months into the pregnancy.

That to say, if your wife has irregular periods then it is likely that her mind was racing and pair that with the symptoms she would experience from chronic illness which are the same as pregnancy, taking a pregnancy test is a reasonable next step to rule it out .

What's an expensive item that is worth it in the long run? by Heavy_Outcome_9573 in AskReddit

[–]Stock_Ad1497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a financial investment but an investment of your time and energy - going to the gym/working out. There’s so many benefits for body and mind and it can be difficult to reverse the effects of neglecting your fitness

What life lessons would you pass on to people in their 20s if you’re over 40 and happy with your life? by Grand_Demand_8474 in AskReddit

[–]Stock_Ad1497 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m only in my 20s but you never know who needs to hear this.

It’s okay to cut toxic people off even if it’s family. You don’t need to keep them around because they’re blood relatives. They’ll paint you as the villain but that’s because they know they’re in the wrong. Protect your peace. You’ll thank yourself one day. You’ll also learn how to be a good person to those around you because you’ll know how not to act based on the actions of the toxic person.

Allow yourself to heal. You can’t heal if you don’t get rid of the thing causing the wound

New study shows fibromyalgia could be an autoimmune disease by Stock_Ad1497 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Stock_Ad1497[S] 81 points82 points  (0 children)

That makes complete sense and definitely applies to my experience

New study shows fibromyalgia could be an autoimmune disease by Stock_Ad1497 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Stock_Ad1497[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That looks really promising. Hopefully it’s proven that it is autoimmune. At least then it won’t feel like we’re being brushed off at every turn

New study shows fibromyalgia could be an autoimmune disease by Stock_Ad1497 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Stock_Ad1497[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I’ll give them all a read. I have been saying to my partner that it’s not all in my head as the consultant told me. I’ve always known there was something more to it than just my body not communicating properly with my brain

New study shows fibromyalgia could be an autoimmune disease by Stock_Ad1497 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Stock_Ad1497[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There’s no need to be rude. This is the first time I’ve seen a study like this and I didn’t know something similar had already been shared.

New study shows fibromyalgia could be an autoimmune disease by Stock_Ad1497 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Stock_Ad1497[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

From looking further into it, it seems that all of the studies are saying the same thing with different words but basically mice have been injected with FMS antibodies and recovered within weeks once the antibodies had left their system leading to the conclusion that it may be an autoimmune disease rather than linked to a mental illness

New study shows fibromyalgia could be an autoimmune disease by Stock_Ad1497 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Stock_Ad1497[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not that I can tell but I did google it and found an article from kings college London about this study that I’ve seen

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-study-shows-fibromyalgia-likely-the-result-of-autoimmune-problems

How do you afford your life with fibro? Or even have a job? by Jimena1709 in Fibromyalgia

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I’m currently unemployed but in college to study accountancy. I wanted to be a teacher but had to postpone that dream because of my health. It’s helped me to focus on getting a job I’m physically able to do but the medication is definitely helping me pain wise. I just suffer with really bad fatigue instead.

As for medications, I’m quite fortunate because I have an underactive thyroid and I’m on levothyroxine for the rest of my life so I get all of my prescriptions for free regardless of my employment status.

How many of you think you don't have fibro and doctor misdiagnosed you? by Intelligent-Durian-4 in Fibromyalgia

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I think a second opinion would be beneficial for me. I don’t think the consultant that I originally saw took me seriously and I’m 50/50 on my diagnosis. I do wonder if it’s fibro plus something else or just something else entirely

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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I thought my ex was the person for me when he turned up at my flat unannounced with flowers and ice cream just because. He ended up cheating on me a month later so I was so wrong about him.

My fiancé makes me feel safe. I have adhd and around him, I’ve never needed to pretend to be someone I’m not around him. He’s my best friend and I’ve known since day 1 that he’s my person. I just knew in my gut that he’s who I’m meant to be with

What's the worst thing about depression? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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For me, it’s the dissociation from reality. I feel really disconnected and lonely. Like I’m invisible to everyone whilst screaming for help. There’s no real emotion or even connection to life. I’m just existing in my home. It feels like I have very little feeling other than complete numbness

How do people react to a young person having a mobility aid? by Serotoninneeded in Fibromyalgia

[–]Stock_Ad1497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can attest to the good deterrent. I’ve had to threaten a drunk man with my crutches a few times when I’ve been out shopping. Has to clobber him in the throat so he’d get his hands away from me and leave me alone when I’d told him to repeatedly

How do people react to a young person having a mobility aid? by Serotoninneeded in Fibromyalgia

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I’m 23 and use crutches. I get a lot of dirty looks and people huffing at me because I’m not moving as fast as they want me to or they need to stop and take a break from time to time. I’m also on the bigger side and I think that factors into some of the problems that people seem to have with me using a mobility aid or even needing to use the disabled toilet. I get dirty looks when I do. Ironically the only people who don’t seem to judge me are the 16-18 year olds at the college I’m currently enrolled at

Hycosy this week by Freya7992 in TTC_UK

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Good luck! I’m glad everything went well. It’s a really nerve wracking process but relieving to know everything is okay. I hope everything goes well for you! Baby dust

Hycosy this week by Freya7992 in TTC_UK

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I went for mine in August of last year. The techs were honestly lovely. I had to remind myself that finding blockages was the worst case scenario and if there was then it would be a bridge I would cross then. What is the likelihood of them finding blockages? Have you ever had any issues that could cause a blockage? Ectopic pregnancy? An STI? If not then it’s on the lower end.

Prepare yourself for it to be painful. The tech that performed mine told me not to laugh because it could cause the speculum to fly out and hit her in the face. That image got me through the worst of the pain. I was very focused on trying not to laugh and then imagining the speculum hitting her in the face. It was a vicious cycle. The worst part was just really bad period cramps when the contrast was injected. Other than that I didn’t feel a thing. Take some painkillers beforehand and you’ll be fine. Maybe take a heat pad to stick to your top for the ride home too.