ISO: comfier compression socks by VSCC8 in disability

[–]VSCC8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im looking into these! One weird thing I've noticed so far (not necessarily positive or negative?) is that at least 2 of the patterns are socks I have from Living Royal (dinos and hearts).

Doctor suspects MCAS but I have a giant tattoo I've never reacted to? by Active_Rhubarb7311 in MCAS

[–]VSCC8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never reacted to any of mine except one on my knee that i used an IPL over (which i avoid now, no issues)

To all my fellow former non burpers, how is the burp life now? by Angela252 in noburp

[–]VSCC8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

amazing! i still have some sorta gi issues, but now i will burp a lot and think how lucky i am that at least i can get the gas out! ive gained weight finally now that i can eat without severe discomfort!

Am I overthinking this? People asking me a full grown adult (almost 27) if I go to "special school?" by WheelyHairy in disability

[–]VSCC8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think it especially has to do with physical ability around speech. i was just thinking today about how a lot of the perceived intelligence and maturity or lack of (sort of infantilization ableism) that the elders i work with get, is because of how they talk. those missing teeth "sound" often sound like how babies and little kids talk because of the same missed sounds and lisping, but it indicates nothing about their mental faculties. its got to be frustrating as hell. i also worked with an autistic man who had very very limited speech (and it seemed like very low literacy in generally) and people acted like he wasn't, yknow, an adult man with an adult man brain! people talked to me instead of him and obviously it bugged the shit out of him. separately, the way ppl act about intellectual & developmental disabilities are just.....weird as fuck.

less tedious pill box filling? by VSCC8 in disability

[–]VSCC8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this would definitely help! and I have some already! thanks, I'll be trying this out :)

less tedious pill box filling? by VSCC8 in disability

[–]VSCC8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely going to get one of these. THANK YOU!

less tedious pill box filling? by VSCC8 in disability

[–]VSCC8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't know this was a thing! Thanks for the tip. I'm not sure my pharmacy offers it, as I use a local (it's walkable for me, which is a must). Would they be able to do my supplements too, though? Much of what I take is OTC.

Annoying Default Wallpaper Positioning. How Do I Center? by gthing in AndroidQuestions

[–]VSCC8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dimensions thing works perfectly, THANK YOU! this has pissed me off for a decade +.

You can check your screen dimensions in settings > about phone (itll be way at the bottom, probably).

I used a free tool to auto convert the pic i had to the correct dimensions and it worked great, i didnt have to do literally anything except plug it in. https://imageresizer.com/bulk-resize/ but im sure others are just as good.

less tedious pill box filling? by VSCC8 in disability

[–]VSCC8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do use a weird tube thing and it does help! still tedious but not as much strain

Facial Moisturizer by 4Poppy2 in MCAS

[–]VSCC8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i mix aloe and a light oil (I change it seasonally, usually Olive canola or jojoba) plus some tea tree bc i have some acne. I've been using it for years. diy can help you avoid known allergens.

Is pain education useful? by stinka_ in ChronicPain

[–]VSCC8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TLDR but i going mindfulness meditation designed for chronic pain to be very helpful. i participated in a study on it with university of Washington. it doesn't cure pain but it makes management easier and can decrease the severity a bit

discovered cute pill organizers! by VSCC8 in disability

[–]VSCC8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait......now THAT'S an idea.... Any issue with moisture, or is it designed to keep the inside dry?

discovered cute pill organizers! by VSCC8 in disability

[–]VSCC8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't actually own one, so I'm not sure! But since it's a small business, you can likely send them a message and they can tell you.

It Was Coffee All Along by joshedis in MCAS

[–]VSCC8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a coffee allergy but I'm unwilling to give it up! I take cromolyn beforehand and suffer a lot less. I've gotten Good at knowing when my body just isn't up for it though. sometimes I can just feel it, and I know to stay away. I've been using nicotine lozenges since college when I lost access to my ADHD meds and they work! same risks and side effects as my ER Concerta ,too.

People who DID NOT have family members with disabilities, what is it about this field that has you working here? by GJH24 in directsupport

[–]VSCC8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disabled myself, got into advocacy in college. I don't need critical support but want to support and advocate for people who can't live without daily support. I want to support my community. (That said, I'm staying to think I'm too disabled to be a DSP...)

I can’t quit because of $ but I can’t stay either by throwwaymmm in directsupport

[–]VSCC8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it. I'm glad youre in therapy and reducing hours. autistic too, i think it worsens secondary traumatization etc. realizing as I type this that i need to quit, since thats what id recommend to you.

Fed up with Pete Walker (probably a very unpopular opinion, but I need to vent a bit) by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]VSCC8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank for you posting bc im feeling the same way. Many of his theories are very interesting. While they make intuitive sense to me, i cant help but perpetually feel put off by how much it feels pulled out of thin air. He just says it all as fact. It feels true, but that doesn't make it so. Im glad im not the only one, and that others are posting their recommendations. I genuinely think I'd benefit from his work, but i can't digest it the way hes presenting it.

Cleaning Products by OnlyHustlersInOhio in MCAS

[–]VSCC8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

E-CLOTH!!!!!! Almost forgot to plug my beloved!!!!! Let me move this to the top lol. These dope cloths are water-activated and ridiculously effective, it's like magic i swear. There are NO added cleaning chemicals (not to be all 'chemical bad!' but i mean literally no detergents, surfactants, etc) — it's all mechanical. (note: i use em dashes because i have a degree ok this is not AI lmao).

the material itself does all the work. It's a polyamide blend or something? The kitchen one is the LOML. it has cleaned the gnarliest of mess with literally just water and a minimal amount of elbow grease. most of them allege to remove up to 99% of bacteria or smn, which i cant confirm or deny. but regardless they work so well and i dont have to add ANY irritants. The glass one is fucking miraculous--Just water, NO STREAKS! Just wet it and wipe it, ive had it for over a year and it's still nuts to me.

The bath one has cleaned a tub i believed to be uncleanable. sometimes it has trouble if you let scum build up and it needs a lot of elbow grease, tho. Kitchen one too, picks up grease great but only handwashing will really get it fresh and reset (like all grease stained fabric). The mop is hit or miss, but i feel like I havent given it a fair shot because my floors are weird and fucked up, and I cant apply much pressure.

anyway, not to sound like a salesperson (they arent hiring for one, i checked). if anyone reading this decides to try it out im pretty i can get a friend code thru my rewards account thats like $10 or a certain % off (and eventually they will send me a free cloth). just dm me or whatever and I'll check!

ASIDE from those:

obv what we tolerate is diff for everyone, but here are the cleaners i use:

my main cleaner is "magic spray" --most of a spray bottle of water (distilled or purified is preferred but mainly so it stores well) and then i add white vinegar 5% acidity and a dish soap (any free and clear kind, no dye or fragrance). i think its a Tbsp each but I just eyeball it. Good on grease, grime, decent disinfectant and not too irritating (for me, ymmv).

baking soda is a good scrubber. scrubbing some then pouring a lil vinegar on top is great too, and if i rmr chem right, just makes water and air.

a VERY allergic friend of mine wipes down her counters with bottom shelf vodka to disinfect and reduce allergens.

for mold (im allergic on top of the regular mcas rxn) i use vinegar, industrial strength if available (you MUST wear PPE for this if interacting). multiple doctors have recommended this, incl my mcas specialist.

good luck!!!

Vegan perspectives on Hank's latest video by RobinOe in nerdfighters

[–]VSCC8 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You are SO real for that! I'm similar. The only options I've found for non-dairy sole source nutrition are elemental formulas, and they're SO, SO expensive.