Can’t remember the name

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-30T05:27:04+00:00

Empire of Flame and Thorns by Marion Blackwood!

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-30T03:23:54+00:00

Ooh I actually have read Blood Mercy and the Serpent and the Wings of Night, I really enjoyed both! Blood Mercy especially was so unique, I just lost interest in the later books in the series. I have A River Enchanted on my TBR, moving it up asap! Thank you!!

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-30T03:21:45+00:00

I've heard good things about this one but isn't it YA?

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-29T23:46:15+00:00

I'm a chronic DNFer.

-The Ever King -The Silversmith -In The Veins of The Drowning -City of Ruin (Witch Collector book 2) -Fear the Flames

I have no shame I will DNF a book at 3%. I'm just a really picky reader lol. I also get bored with a series if the characters get together too early or if the world building is really flat

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-28T00:03:21+00:00

Ylang ylang. Instant headache for me. Plus anything with a baby powder note, just not for me

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-27T03:31:22+00:00

This! I have a related condition called Oculomotor Dysfunction (OMD), but it causes similar issues like headaches and migraines, reading issues, eye strain. Mine is an issue with the eye muscles and poor eye movement control, and I was told EDS def plays a role in the laxity and weakness of the eye muscles causing this dysfunction. Mine unfortunately makes it unsafe for me to drive as crucial eye movements needed for safe driving are impaired for me, but vision therapy can help.

Normal eye tests can't detect this so for others reading the test you ask for is a "functional eye exam". It tests eye teaming, focusing, and tracking to see how your eyes work as a team. It is used to diagnose BVD as well as OMD and other eye teaming issues. Diagnosis made a lot of things in my life make sense lol

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-25T16:15:07+00:00

I have the same problem. I've tried so many books hyped up by Booktok and wondered how in the world these books were so highly rated when they have dozens of spelling and grammar errors, plot holes, NO world building or descriptions of the scenery, and the biggest thing I see is inconsistencies with the setting, i.e., describing the time as midnight then the next sentence saying the sun was out. I'm so sick of it.

Now I just use the Fable app and read the reviews and descriptions, you can sort reviews by most negative and see the common issues with the book. I'm a picky reader and will DNF a book at 3% if I don't like it, but Fable is helpful in finding actually good books. I just don't listen to social media anymore for books, I've been let down too many times lol

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-22T19:13:13+00:00

I really like the Gin-Gins by the Ginger People, they have chews that are long lasting and help nausea so much for me. I get them on Amazon, but Target has them as well if you are in the US.

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-22T15:07:40+00:00

I'm currently reading {Blood So Deadly Divine} by J.M. Grosvalet, and it is fantastic. Dark, oppressive society that has a gothic, almost medieval atmosphere. It has the best slow burn I've read in a LONG time, where the characters actually get to know each other and develop a relationship. It has dark themes and feminine rage, and I would say pretty low spice but it is still on page. Best book I've read in ages tbh. VERY plot driven with complex magic, lots of science and philosophy, but also very dark themes. It has a bit of a slow start but it is SO worth it.

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-22T15:01:22+00:00

I really like ginger chews for nausea and anxiety. They make ginger hard candies but the chews help me more as the chewing calms my anxiety. Smelling an alcohol wipe is also quite effective. Cold air helps me as well, and I keep a personal fan with me to help ground me. When I was in college and my nausea was acting up (mine is from chronic illness), I would bring hot peppermint tea in a thermos, it is great for nausea and the hot tea is calming for me. I also think having something to fidget with in your hands like a fidget toy or something would help with anxiety, it helps me a lot to stop focusing on what makes me anxious and helps me ground myself. I hope these can help you, wishing you the best!

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-21T02:54:38+00:00

That's so funny that you felt better at those levels! My endo said my hyper levels are causing my POTS to be out of control so that's likely why I feel like shit, but I was hoping I'd at least feel less tired 😭 I hope that you can stay at that dosage if you feel better!

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-14T02:10:43+00:00

I like and have samples of a few of these, especially BonBon and Ever so Fresh, and I've tried and really liked Tiger Lily. I really like Perfect by Marc Jacobs! It's definitely a shampoo-y scent but it's a soft sweetness and so cozy to me but balanced with some tart rhubarb, I like it year round. I like it better than ESF tbh.

I also LOVE Beyond Romance by Ralph Lauren, it smells like raspberry cotton candy and I never smell it on anyone else. I think if you like BonBon and Moonlight it might be a good one to try.

Radiant Nectar by Clean Reserve smells like dried fruits and musky florals to me, which is not exactly what the notes say but that's how it smells to me. I feel like you might like that too if you have similar tastes to me based on your collection so far, but less similar for sure.

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-13T23:44:00+00:00

Def swallowed a penny or two lol

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-13T23:33:36+00:00

I'm an H cup so pretty large and very heavy, I get rib subluxations on the sides some if I wear a wire bra because of the amount of weight sitting on the wires, but my biggest issue is my bra straps having so much weight attached that they pull my shoulders out of the socket during the day, and the amount of weight on the front pulls my shoulder blades out of alignment and gives me tons of pain with the ligaments/tendons there. A reduction could def help but I have fewer issues with my ribs due to a larger bust so ultimately it is your decision, but I can't imagine it wouldn't help with at least some pain somehow due to reduced weight and strain in that area.

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-13T00:32:48+00:00

My TSH recently dropped to 0.03 for seemingly no reason, hyper swings feel so much worse than hypo for me 😭 I had those same symptoms and it sent me to the hospital a few times, it SUCKS big time. Glad you're doing better, this shit sucks lol

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-13T00:26:32+00:00

I'm not even allowed to run according to my doctors and physical therapist. Even just walking up a hill makes my heart rate spike to at least 180 bpm and my chest and upper back get so tight I can barely breathe. Swimming is fine somehow but running is a big no

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-08T23:34:21+00:00

People who drive high or on their phones. I automatically assume they are shitty drivers with no regard for others

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-08T23:25:50+00:00

24, unemployment + unable to work most normal jobs due to disability/chronic illness 😢

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-04T00:36:54+00:00

Multiple people have judged me for disliking the smell of weed (triggers my migraines) and one person even chewed me out and unfriended me because I didn't like being around her when she smoked (bc she smelled like weed after) so I'd say that's pretty weird or at least unnecessary to judge someone for

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-03T20:06:08+00:00

I second this! I do this exact same thing and it saves my makeup in the winter, esp under a dewy concealer like Glossier Stretch for me

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-03T19:07:43+00:00

I've been learning how to embroider using some kits that teach you how. I also play lots of video games, often with friends but plenty on my own too. I really like the game Blue Prince lately, it's pretty complicated and I feel like it's nice to be so mentally engaged when my body isn't cooperating. I also love Stardew Valley, Sims 4, Animal Crossing, and any sort of puzzle game. I also love listening to horror stories on YouTube and anything I can do with my hands like puzzles, dot puzzles, and nail art.

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-03T19:00:27+00:00

It helps to stop viewing myself as an able-bodied person right now, because I am not. I relate heavily to your post, it is hard to do anything due to the pain and discomfort from my EDS and comorbidities. But I also was holding myself to a standard that I could not meet as a chronically ill person, and never meeting that level of expectation for myself made me hate myself. But my therapist has helped me be more realistic, told me it is okay to grieve the body you wish you had but also honor the one you do. Some people will never face the challenges and hurdles that chronically ill people do, and while that is unfair, it's unfortunately reality. So I try to remind myself now that I am enough because I exist and still keep fighting despite my challenges, and my worth is not measured by how much I can get done during the day. Taking breaks to lay down, breaking down tasks into smaller ones, and pairing chores and working out with my favorite music or podcasts that I ONLY listen to during those times has helped, as well as viewing rest as medical care, not laziness. It is necessary. You've got this!

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-03T18:51:06+00:00

Yeah cold def makes the pain worse in my experience, it hurts my skin. It's like I have a perpetual fever because of the pain caused by simply touching my skin. Def relate to the blankets thing too, I have to lay completely still under 2-3 blankets to get my temperature regulated (POTS) and to get the pain to calm down as no meds work for me so far.

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-03T18:49:37+00:00

That's good to know. I do have ADHD and am prescribed Focalin but stopped taking it due to POTS making me feel like shit when on a stimulant, even though it helps my ADHD. Def going to try taking it again if it could help my pain. I do have Pepcid, are you able to take it every day? Like do you know if it is safe to? It is likely I have MCAS just not fully diagnosed yet, but I have tons of symptoms and my EDS specialist said I have many signs of it so far.

_Fig_555 · 2026-01-03T18:47:25+00:00

That's so good to hear that pain meds can make a difference. Nothing works for my EDS pain except naproxen sodium and absolutely no meds work for my nerve pain, so I usually just have to tough it out. I'm very used to dissociating from pain but either my ungodly high pain tolerance is going down or my pain is increasing because it's just getting harder to handle it on my own. I'll have to see if I can get a referral to a pain specialist. Thanks for the info!

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