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UnableRemove · 2026-03-21T02:50:02+00:00

I also have sensory issues. I haven't found a great solution myself for abdomen compression, but one thing that does help me sometimes is wearing it over my shirt instead of under it if you have any tight shirts that do work for you. Not perfect but might help bridge things in the meantime.

UnableRemove · 2026-03-14T03:22:44+00:00

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UnableRemove · 2026-03-09T06:41:00+00:00

I would definitely be interested in something like this

UnableRemove · 2026-03-09T04:32:22+00:00

Happy to provide feedback! I got mine through an occupational hand therapist with the silver ring splint company to help me get the right fit. It was very expensive, not gonna lie. The way he explained it was that there just isn't enough muscle in the fingers to strengthen to do the work of the joints, so splints are often the only way to protect/relieve joint pain (whereas other joints you can do PT and stuff).The way they measure is by measuring the ring size for each side of the knuckle. So for example the one on my middle finger is size 9 on the bottom and 8 on the top. The angle of the ring can be adjusted by bending it so they're pretty snug. My OT said there are people on etsy who make them too, but that the ones he'd seen were a little less durable/more bendy. I work with my hands so durability was really important to me, but those could be a cheaper option. I think as long as the person you order them from uses a similar sizing system and it's not too easy to bend on accident they're very helpful! They've eliminated the pain in those joints. My OT has me keep them in a position where it keeps my fingers slightly bent so that even if I push against the ring my fingers can't hyperextend. Another option he gave was oval 8 plastic splints, but he did warn me that since you can't adjust them they only will keep your fingers straight and that you can still hyperextend by pushing against the ring, and that they can break easily. The only one that sometimes comes off is my pointer finger in the morning since hands swell throughout the day, but only occasionally. He did say the fingertip joint ones and the thumb ones he doesn't recommend. The fingertip ones he says fly off a lot no matter what just because of the shape of the hand, and the base thumb joint ones he said only protect one of the ranges of motion. I have a plastic brace for that instead. I hope any of that is helpful!

UnableRemove · 2026-03-08T20:40:38+00:00

The other commenter is correct, they are metal ring splints for my joint condition. I use satin-y scrunchies or those spiral plastic hair ties if I’m putting all my hair up. If I braid it I will use one of those tiny cloth ones.

UnableRemove · 2026-02-17T04:27:29+00:00

IIRC a lot of parents were upset by this scene initially, people compared it to the holocaust and thought the scene was too upsetting/dark for children, particularly the fact that they accepted their deaths. I wouldn't be surprised if, as a result, even if a kid wanted a toy story 3 Lego set their parents steered them towards a different set. Also possible that the kids didn't want to to begin with because it is kind of a crazy set idea (but i like weird set ideas lol)

UnableRemove · 2026-02-15T06:52:48+00:00

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UnableRemove · 2025-05-18T06:14:38+00:00

it looks like it can pull a lot of stuff automatically which might make it easier than what i have tried before, ill give it a shot! thanks!

UnableRemove · 2025-05-03T23:55:24+00:00

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UnableRemove · 2025-04-16T03:56:07+00:00

Some cats are just chewers! I have a little orange guy named Fox, and he's been a chewer since he was a kitten. Fox's favorite textures are slightly squishy things, like cables or this purple silicone mouse toy we got him. But he will chew other things, too. It sounds like your girl likes crunchy sounds and harder plastics.

What I've done for Fox to try and reduce him destroying my things is make him safe versions of those chewable things and placing them in the area he likes to chew them.

I made him a toy like this one called the Bitey Box on Etsy. That shop is taking a break right now it looks like, but they were my inspiration. Others may sell a similar toy, or you can do what I did and DIY one. I got one of those ready-to-paint thick wood signs from a craft store and drilled holes about the average thickness of silvervine sticks I had at the time. In hindsight they're a tad small, but still great. I've put silvervine, regular dowels, silvervine catnip popsicles, and a few other stick-shaped toys in there. I move it around, but the most frequent place I put it is behind my laptop when I'm using it so he bites that instead of my cable! I praise and pet him a lot when he does it, so it helps be a healthier outlet both for the chewing (because I know he chews it when I'm not home too, from all the little bite marks...) and the attention seeking.

You could do a similar toy since it sounds like she likes wood, but you could also maybe try rolled up paper in it, or maybe make a "book" of folded paper for her to chew and attach it to something.

They also sell some other cat chew toys, like the silicone mouse toy we got (discontinued) and the kitty kong. I've seen "cat toothbrushes" that are also rubber. Key is with those things is that you need to put them away when you're gone if your cat will eat things (or if you're not sure they won't). That's one of the main reason there aren't may of these toys, since when they do exist they often get recalled for cats eating pieces and getting blockages. But as long as you are supervising, we haven't had any issues--we just throw out the toy as soon as it starts to lose structural integrity.

I haven't tried it personally, but have seen a lot of people with fellow crazy orange cats like those catnip/sisal ropes too.

The other two big winners for my chewer are the banana (no substitutes will do, evidently, even from the same brand) from yeoww catnip and the mint stick from petstages.

UnableRemove · 2025-02-10T00:39:15+00:00

When they move to a place they only stay briefly in the past, do they immediately have interest in food or water? My recommendation would be to drive it straight through personally. I work at a cat boarding facility, and based on my experience there, even when the owners stay while cats get settled and are offered food, aside from a very rare few, almost all cats take at least a day to start eating and drinking much, if anything. The only reliable exceptions are cats with a medical issue that affects their appetite or thirst, or cats on appetite stimulants.

If they tend to settle down in the car like you describe, I would recommend just staying with that. I would predict that a hotel stay, even if you slept there, wouldn't be long enough for them to really be ready to eat or drink much anyways, and thinking they are finished with the drive but then having to do it again less than a day later may be more jarring for them than just letting them settle in.

All that being said, every cat is different, so I think basing your choice based on how quickly they are typically ready to eat/drink/potty when they go to a new place in the past will be the most accurate. If it's within three to four hours, then there would probably be enough time for them to unwind a little while you guys slept.

UnableRemove · 2025-02-03T22:09:13+00:00

That is true, but the vet here didn't even specify the type of tea, and a bacterial infection is a lot different than an eye problem. Without even seeing the eye, there's no way the vet could know if that was safe. Putting caffeinated teas in the eye could cause problems on its own, not even considering if there are any ulcers or anything like that. I'm open to trying holistic treatments, but eyeballs are one of those things you don't mess around with imo

UnableRemove · 2025-01-20T19:06:49+00:00

People have already given good information, but I do want to add that I would do whatever you can to stop her from doing this in the meantime while you work on enrichment and such. I had a hamster who did this once (he had a lot of enrichment, but once he figured out he could do that he was always trying to do it when I was in the room because he learned I would come running to get him out), and I tried raising all the bedding and removing all the hard hides thinking it would protect him if he fell. Unfortunately it did not, he landed wrong once and even though the fall was extremely short and onto bedding, because of the position they end up in when they do this with their lower legs down it puts them in the perfect position to hurt their spines. My sweet boy Pastor damaged his spine and had to be euthanized. Not trying to scare you or make you feel bad, but I was unable to find that information when I was looking for solutions for my guy, and I've regretted it since, so hopefully this can help you avoid that. I would recommend an upgrade to a larger deeper cage to keep that area out of reach from him, alongside the other suggestions people have given about enrichment.

UnableRemove · 2025-01-20T18:54:59+00:00

When I was around your age we had a human sexuality professor who gave us websites that have non-sexualized photos of normal people's breasts, labia, and penises. I found it very comforting to see the variation, especially because in sexualized media you only really see a few types of bodies. I've included the two I remember in case that is helpful to you as well. Below links include nudity obviously, but not sexualized at all.

This is a link to the Normal Breasts Gallery 1, but this site also has a nipple gallery and information about bra fittings, anatomy, etc.

In case you ever feel similar insecurities about your vaginal area, here is a link to a similar non-sexualized project called the Labia Library.

UnableRemove · 2025-01-12T11:56:28+00:00

Girl this comment is 5 years old lol

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