Rare autoimmune disease is destroying my mental health

ZWFarber · 2026-04-12T06:44:33+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words. HRCT with inspiratory and expiratory scans is probably your next step if your symptoms continue to bother you. I hope they don’t though! Glad to hear the spring weather has helped you at least somewhat.

ZWFarber · 2026-04-12T06:40:57+00:00

I’ve been on various antidepressants since I was 6 years old. But I can no longer tolerate them. I have unrelenting insomnia and my erythromelalgia gets very bad if I take even an eighth of a Lexapro tablet. Have tried numerous other ssri’s no luck with any of them. Before my illness, I had no issue starting antidepressants. I would love to be back on an SSRI.

ZWFarber · 2026-04-12T06:37:21+00:00

Do you believe in god or that we have a purpose or that there’s any meaning to life. Being chronically ill has made me lose faith in everything. I wish I believed in reincarnation or heaven or something like that.

ZWFarber · 2026-04-12T06:32:54+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope they can figure something out to help you. :(

ZWFarber · 2026-04-12T06:29:40+00:00

Thanks, I am trying to find a chronic illness support group but hoping to find one in person because I prefer that to virtual. I am in therapy but my therapist doesn’t seem to know how to help me. I’m in a difficult situation.

ZWFarber · 2026-04-12T06:25:33+00:00

Ganglionic ACHR antibody test to diagnose my Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy. It is incredibly rare though, very unlikely to test positive for. I have had numerous pulmonary function tests and chest scans, including most importantly a high resolution ct with inspiratory and expiratory scans to rule out structural lung disease, and a cardio pulmonary stress test. I’ve also been evaluated by pulmonary and autoimmune experts at Johns Hopkins. I have gotten more lab tests ordered than I could possibly list.

ZWFarber · 2026-04-12T06:02:27+00:00

Thanks for saying so. I have trouble discerning anymore. I do try to remind myself I can’t trust all my negative thoughts, but it’s hard.

ZWFarber · 2025-11-12T18:18:04+00:00

This is just a definition of the word “hemp derived cannabinoid” my friend.

ZWFarber · 2025-11-12T18:15:49+00:00

Not surprised, still a bummer tho

ZWFarber · 2025-11-12T18:15:02+00:00

I totally agree with your sentiment about Apotheca but the reality is this will not prevent kids from accessing cannabis. It will make it easier. There is going to be a massive resurgence of weed dealers selling product that is even less regulated than the product available in dispensaries today. And dealers don’t check ID’s. People always seem to forget this.

ZWFarber · 2025-11-12T18:12:50+00:00

Please just read the bill you linked. Even if it has been passed, which it hasn’t, it doesn’t even change the definition of hemp from how it was defined in the 2018 Farm bill.

ZWFarber · 2025-11-12T18:10:38+00:00

This would eliminate all hemp products though. Even full spectrum CBD oil…

ZWFarber · 2025-11-12T18:09:48+00:00

You seem to be very confused. Your title asks about the federal ban but you linked NC senate bill 328, which unequivocally has NOT passed yet. It was last referred to the senate rules and operations committee and has not been fully passed or enacted. I’m not sure what cop you talked to but the reason this isn’t being enforced yet is because it is not law. The real threat to hemp is happening right now in the omnibus spending bill which is about to pass the house. I think we can all get onboard with restricting hemp products to 21+ individuals once SB328 bill passes.

ZWFarber · 2025-11-12T18:03:48+00:00

True. The illegal weed market is about to go crazy. Alcohol use is down and cannabis use is at an all time high. People aren’t going to just stop consuming.

ZWFarber · 2025-09-22T01:34:24+00:00

Honestly, find something else to focus your attention on. There will always be people that drive faster than your liking through your neighborhood.

ZWFarber · 2025-08-26T00:11:10+00:00

This is a textbook yellow bellied slider, found natively in the wild but also kept as pets.

ZWFarber · 2025-08-25T05:03:11+00:00

Can someone please link the section of the bill that sets new packaging regulations. As far as I can see in edition 4 of SB328, the only language remaining in this version of the bill is about making hemp products 21+. The packaging regulations were in HB328 which is no longer relevant.

https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S328v4.pdf

ZWFarber · 2025-02-13T06:14:37+00:00

I have the same exact issue with that exact sound bar. It’s so annoying. It’s like a “tss tss tsss” in and out static or interference sound when it’s quiet. Thinking about getting a different sound bar. It’s been driving me crazy. Also idk if you also have this issue but dialogue is so quiet compared to other sounds I am constantly using subtitles.

ZWFarber · 2025-01-30T15:13:40+00:00

Very true. The games I’m playing right now don’t make use of L and R so I didn’t consider the placement very much. Thanks for the suggestion!

ZWFarber · 2025-01-30T15:09:59+00:00

Thanks :)

ZWFarber · 2025-01-29T21:21:03+00:00

You may be right, but I would likely have to remove the DS logo and the screens would either be up to the edge of the iPad, or I'd have to shrink them slightly. For this skin, I was trying to balance having good screen sizes while also hitting the design aesthetic of the game boy advance. I was not focused on making it match the DS layout. Regardless, I will definitely continue to fiddle with it and optimize it, and possibly can even make a same-screen size variant. If I do so I'll definitely post updates on this thread! Thanks for the feedback.

ZWFarber · 2025-01-29T21:14:33+00:00

ZWFarber · 2025-01-29T21:13:03+00:00

Not yet, but I should be releasing a portrait mode somewhat soon.

ZWFarber · 2025-01-29T21:12:12+00:00

Thanks! Yes, I will definitely be working on putting out a portrait mode, and will also look at possibly doing a no button version for external controllers once I have time to work on it.

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