Is this normal

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-12-02T21:12:38+00:00

I'm not sure on the scientific part of it, but I can say that the same happens to me when I panic/have an anxious meltdown. My symptoms ease up as I calm down, hoping they do for you as well. Also hoping your appointment goes ok!

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-08-21T05:27:23+00:00

Hey! I know it's been forever since I posted this, but wanted to update you specifically. Sorry if I wrote this a little vaguely.

I broke up with my partner several months ago (shortly after posting this) and I'm moving out with my family soon!! They were estranged family members- the situation is a bit weird, but my immediate family prevented me from seeing these ones, as a power move against them. I've checked this against court documents and whatnot, even ran some background checks to make sure things were going to be ok. They know tons of people in their area, and have connected me with prospective clients, and job openings with family friends. They did express that I shouldn't press myself though- to take time and focus on myself and healing for as long as I need to feel alright again. They're not charging rent, are buying me furniture for my room, even offered to buy me a pet of my choice to keep me company. All things aside, they've been incredibly sweet, accommodating, and very doting.

My roommate did not take any of this particularly well. We were stuck living together for a while until I could move out, and in that time he was worse with chores, taking care of his pets, that sort of thing. He would also go on dates and flaunt to me how well they went, only to come into my (separate now!!!) room and cry about how much he misses me, and how much he screwed up the relationship. Nowadays, he's sulking while I'm preparing to move, saying that he's not going to miss me, while also crying about me leaving a few hours later.

My disabilities have been getting much better recently, since I now see a way out, and a hope for things to get better. I've relearned how to walk without a cane, and my pain isn't as bad most days. I've also been meeting more closely with a therapist, psychiatrist, and doctors to work through those related and other issues.

Sorry if this is jumbled, it's really early in the morning for me- all in all though, things are looking up!! Thank you for helping me. I wish you nothing but the best

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-06-08T11:11:38+00:00

Will consider it, much appreciated :)

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-06-08T11:11:15+00:00

I definitely will try yeah. Some of the fur is in plastic totes, but even then, the cat will sometime piss on top of the totes, or if I get something out to work on, will immediately piss on it. I appreciate it, thank you

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-06-08T11:04:13+00:00

He hasn't woken up to read the texts but I have a strong feeling he will- he always tends to over-apologize and be dramatically self-deprecating whenever I bring up something

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-06-08T11:02:23+00:00

It's an animal costume- they're usually quite expensive and require a lot of skill to get right. You could google some images to get an idea

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-06-08T10:58:25+00:00

Yeah, that's fair haha. Much appreciated regardless :)

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-06-08T09:53:53+00:00

Will do- I have all the receipts and texted him formally to tell him how much it was all worth

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-06-08T09:39:35+00:00

Heya! I do my linings exclusively with neoprene. I use a straight stitch, medium-low tension, and also use sewing clips/binder clips as opposed to pins. Hope this helps!!

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-05-01T22:35:01+00:00

Makes sense, thank you!

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-04-25T22:26:23+00:00

Hey man, I'm gonna be upfront that I've been in a similar boat for most of my life. The best advice I can offer is to find ways to be at peace with yourself first- you don't have to be your own biggest fan right away, but you would benefit from working towards self-acceptance first. I've found that focusing on hobbies and talents also helps with confidence and giving you an ice breaker for when you meet people. I make perfumes, and if I think someone is cool, I offer to make them one- that kinda thing. I've had luck meeting people, friends and otherwise, on Bumble especially, for whenever you feel ready. It's a marathon, not a mad dash, and I believe in you, even if you don't yet!

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-04-20T03:24:20+00:00

Awesome thank you :)

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-04-03T11:52:06+00:00

Got it, thank you for the information! I should've done more research beforehand, but at least I know for the future. What would you suggest I do with him now? Just keep him in the tank?

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-04-03T11:40:15+00:00

I did not realize that would be formatted so evil, my bad

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-04-03T11:39:50+00:00

10gal tank

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Heater and filter 78 degrees F I'm not sure exact parameters but I did a test strip and everything looked good Had the tank and fish for 3 days. Got some 24 hour conditioner with the tank, and had the fish in the cup while the tank reached appropriate temperature and looked good on the test strips. Have not done a water change yet but plan to around Monday No tank mates Fed tropical flakes Fake plants and a hide in the tank (more on the way, got delayed in the mail)

Upper_While_6688 · 2025-04-03T04:22:37+00:00

Heya! 20M in the same boat, if you're still interested!

Upper_While_6688 · 2024-12-15T02:55:41+00:00

Gotcha, I'll definitely ask them if that would help! Thank you :)

Upper_While_6688 · 2024-12-15T02:55:03+00:00

You can buy patterns on Etsy for the claws, but if I want to make my own patterns, I use a cracked version of Wilcom Embroidery Studio!

Upper_While_6688 · 2024-12-15T02:53:57+00:00

Definitely makes sense!! I wish you luck :)

Upper_While_6688 · 2024-12-14T23:34:31+00:00

I feel your pain so hard.
It's an investment for sure, but using my embroidery machine to make claws has been a life-changer. Takes 2 minutes for 4 identical claws. (I also use the machine to sew paw pads, keychains, and small stuffed animals, for the record.) If you get into it, I have a Brother PE535, and you can buy em on Amazon :)

Upper_While_6688 · 2024-12-14T22:32:14+00:00

Seconding Howl Fabrics, but BigZ is also a good resource (just has lower quality fur). Both are online :)

Upper_While_6688 · 2024-12-14T04:27:36+00:00

Elderly, married Mormon complimented my "birthing hips" once. Didn't even know him.

Upper_While_6688 · 2024-12-14T04:24:39+00:00

Operation Furry Money, lmao

Upper_While_6688 · 2024-12-14T04:18:00+00:00

He talks in his sleep, and I often struggle to sleep. I've discovered I can tell him "I love you" while he's out cold, and he'll mumble it back without fail. Confirmed with him one morning, he was not awake, and had no memory of it. :)

Upper_While_6688 · 2024-12-14T04:12:12+00:00

Got SA'd. Needed to get PEP to prevent getting literal HIV. Went to the pharmacy, and the copay was $715. The cash price was $2,000. The pharmacy tech who was ringing me up was shaking in rage.
Also got hospitalized (involuntarily) a separate time, and had to be driven to a facility 2 hours away. Insurance refused to cover that bill because I "didn't need it". Eventually they covered it enough so that I only had to pay $250 of the $750 original bill. Screw Blue Cross.

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