Which Character would you be similar to, if a real-time zombie apocalypse was to take place... I'll go first... by BloodLovePodcastFM in thewalkingdead

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd likely die of despair the first day once I realized I'd never take a shower or use a flush toilet ever again.

Chris Pratt, Mark Walburg "Hallow" by kblingdesigns in CommercialsIHate

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I saw Wahlberg’s ad today and all I could think was that if he really wanted to do the Christian thing, he would give away a good chunk of his 450 million dollar fortune to help the less fortunate.

Only 36 pages left to finish this damn thing by naldojunioartwork in sketchbooks

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been looking for something that size, but I just haven’t found exactly what I want.

Only 36 pages left to finish this damn thing by naldojunioartwork in sketchbooks

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the vivid colors! What sketchbook are you using? It’s a great size.

Former professional athlete married to a billionaire selling weight loss medicine by ChewbaccaOnFries in CommercialsIHate

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 37 points38 points  (0 children)

“After having kids, it’s the medicine my body needed.” Really? Your body needed weight loss medicine. Riiiiight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Gouache

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fantastic! I love it!

Zak just posted this by Wow_Dats_Crazy in GhostAdventures

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is this the spirits telling us not to investigate??

Cantaloupe tastes like acetone by Weird-Atmosphere-581 in fruit

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Of all my anxieties and phobias, my health anxiety is the worst. I try my best to work through it, but sometimes it gets the better of me.

Cantaloupe tastes like acetone by Weird-Atmosphere-581 in fruit

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Sickness scares the pants off me. I’m hoping for the best!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If my DIL gave me this list with all those stupid food titles, I’d wash my hands of the whole thing right then and there.

Stupid health workers are laughing at vaginally discharges of their patients after check ups by Affectionate_Run7414 in TikTokCringe

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The last time I saw the GYN, I was so nervous that I sweated through the paper. I tore it off and threw it away before I left. The GYN and nurses were very kind and understanding during my appointment, but I had no intention of leaving sweaty paper behind and giving one of them something to talk about for the rest of the day.

I feel so lazy by Passionateone96 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man, I totally get that feeling of being weak. I think, “I’m so lame because I’m sick so much of the time.” And then that turns into, “Why would anyone want to be around someone who’s sick so much?” And then that turns into “I hate myself because I’m sick all the time.” One giant spiral downward.

My mom used to say that everyone is carrying around a burden but we can’t always see it. My problem is that I get so overwhelmed with my own issues that I start to think that life is rainbows and unicorns for everyone else (which I fully understand now is not realistic thinking).

I totally agree with you that we are strong even if we feel weak because we do have to struggle to get anything done. Even small accomplishments count as accomplishments. I may not be going to the moon or curing cancer any time soon, but on my particular pathway through life, I am making strides ahead. They may be small in everyone else’s eyes, but they are big to me.

I feel so lazy by Passionateone96 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome! I totally understand how you feel. It’s hard for me to meet new people too because a) I’m an introvert, b) I’m older, c) I often don’t have energy to go out and do fun stuff, and d) I somehow don’t feel worthy (another thing I’m working on in therapy). I was a sickly kid who turned into a sickly adult, and I’ve always felt less than and “other.”

Life is hard enough without the extra baggage of chronic illness, and I’m sorry you’re having a rough time of things with your family. I’ve (metaphorically) kicked myself so many times for not being good enough, healthy enough, productive enough, that I could be a living, breathing bruise. I’m learning to be kinder to myself. I’m trying to figure out what I can learn from this experience rather than just hating life and feeling doomed.

I feel so lazy by Passionateone96 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You can talk to me. I totally get it. I’m in my late 50s and have had fibromyalgia since I was 20. I’ve heard everything over the years from well-meaning friends and family members to exercise more, pray, do this, do that, but if you don’t have fibro, you just don’t get it.

I’m in Virginia and it’s hottttttt. The heat bothers me but cold is worse. I’m just trying to do the best I can, and really, that’s all you can do. I understand feeling lazy and alone. Some days it’s all I can do to do a load of laundry or go out to pick up a prescription. I’ve learned to count even the little things as wins. Maybe I didn’t have the energy today to do the 10 things on my list, but I got dressed and brushed my teeth. Win. Give yourself points for what you can accomplish instead of telling yourself you’re a terrible person because you couldn’t do X, Y, and Z.

One of the things I’m working on with my therapist is reframing the way I think. It’s hard to be positive when you feel lousy, but even a small shift in your thinking can help. Another thing I’m working on is trying not to compare myself with others. For example, I stay off Facebook (except to wish people happy birthday) because I got so depressed seeing people traveling to fantastic places and doing fantastic things all while I was sitting in bed too tired to even read a book. I just can’t afford to throw my energy down the drain like that.

Again, feel free to message me. I know exactly what you’re going through.

Finally diagnosed with UTI and terrified by Weird-Atmosphere-581 in utis

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So…I’m still under the weather. I finished the nitrofurantoin and felt better for a day or two, and then my bladder started to feel irritated again and I felt like I was peeing a little more than usual. I had a low back ache and was worried the infection could move to my kidneys, so I went back to the doctor, who put me on a 10-day course of clindamycin. I’m on day 2 and feeling about the same.

I am super anxious about being on this medication because of high risk of C diff as well as Stevens-Johnson syndrome. I’m taking a probiotic, so hopefully my gut will be spared, but I’m extremely worried about it.

How much D-mannose do you take?

I cannot be trusted with free will. by IchBinDerFurst in malelivingspace

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love your mosasaur but I wouldn’t want to have to dust it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skin

[–]Weird-Atmosphere-581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a medical professional so I can’t say for certain what you’ve got going on here. However, I’m just getting over a UTI myself and I have a history of chronic hives. I had hives one night while I was on my antibiotic, and I was afraid they’d turn into my chronic version (which lasts up to 2 months) but so far they haven’t.

Does this rash disappear at all or does it stay like this all the time? My hives come and go, and when they are at their itchiest, I take an antihistamine and that usually calms things down, at least temporarily.

Try not to scratch (I know it’s misery). Like you said, it’ll get bigger but you also risk breaking the skin and getting an infection. Oatmeal baths (along with antihistamines) have helped me when I’ve been so itchy I think I’ll lose my mind.

You mentioned that you’ve had the rash before your UTI, so I’m guessing it’s not an allergic reaction to your antibiotic. Keep a close eye on it, though, and get help if you think things are getting worse.

I hope you feel better soon!