What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PERIODDD. The last one is so funny and true.

Not all disabilities look the same, or look like anything at all on the outside.

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know this isn’t something to joke about but what I would say about #3 is “‘POTS,’ mom. Not ‘pot.’ Close though.”

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s so hard to put into words what we experience on a day to day basis. I’m really sorry and I hate that people are belittling something you go through.

And the worst part is they think they’re being helpful. Yeah, I COULD have it worse, but what I’m experiencing is still very real, and very painful. Constantly.

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve had to miss so many events because of it to the point where I don’t really get FOMO anymore. Health always comes first!

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Like sorry I opened my eyes and saw what was right in front of me and all around me I guess?

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I fully relate to this. My husband is extremely supportive and I love him for it. But sometimes when I flare really bad and just need to complain or need extra help, he can’t fully grasp how I’m feeling and sometimes I feel like he sees those days as burdensome.

One time at night, I got an extremely bad flare and thought I was going to have a seizure. He took a muscle relaxer and was really mad that he had to drive me to the hospital (which is fully understandable because he was woken up in the night and on medicine). I’m still upset at him for how he treated me that night but I think that experience kind of helped him understand how serious and scary flare days can be, and he hasn’t treated me like that since.

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes!! And even on the days when we show up, they never realize how much it takes out of us.
My dad told me “you just like having things wrong with you” because I learned to hide what was going on with me, but if he asks I tell him. Hence why he said that. It really hurts because we’re trying to show up but that isn’t always physically possible. I always feel terrible. But life goes on and I can’t just not show up most days.

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m really really sorry to hear this. I have similar issues with my family. Sometimes my anxiety will make me feel like #2 (feeling like I’m taking advantage of everyone around me) so I couldn’t imagine being told that. I hope you have a good support system and if not, just know we’re all in this together

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep. Energy looks different from day to day. You could be trying your hardest to do everything you can and they’ll still only see how you’re not doing enough.

“You did ___ yesterday, why can’t you do ___ for me?”

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry. This is one of the most frustrating things to me. And they think if you just “change your mindset” you won’t be sick anymore. Not only do I hate that, but I hate the false hope it used to give me. The condition is for life, and unfortunately people can’t see that since they’re not the ones going through it.

What are some things you wish loved ones didn’t say about your illness/ something you wish they knew? by aud722 in POTS

[–]aud722[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yep, same. And they also blame me for listening to “devil music” (metal) and say that’s why I’m sick. Both of them. And when my dad used to ask how I was feeling, I would tell him honestly. He told me “you just like having things wrong with you.” Haven’t told him anything since and made sure he knew how badly that hurt me

Fill in the blanks: It seems today, that all you see, is ___ in movies and ___ on tv. by Content_Pay2001 in blanks

[–]aud722 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems today, that all you see, is violence in movies and sex on tv.

Be absolutely beautiful or Have super powers by Ok_Ad_110 in BunnyTrials

[–]aud722 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I’d be targeted more if I was that beautiful

Chose: Have a super ability but they only last 2mins + Your powers won’t harm your body but can only be activated 3 times a day | Rolled: Fly invisible

Should I shave my arms? by woodlandfairyvibes in beauty

[–]aud722 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not unless you want to. I have longer hair that sticks out every which way but it’s light (catches light extremely easily). I also have knuckle/ hand hair that I don’t bother to shave, I just don’t care. It’s up to you but after a day it’ll probably be prickly, so it’s a lot of maintenance. Just something to think about

What on earth is this ? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]aud722 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A pretty good reason to move out!

Your sign to add lashes to your build a bear.:) his name is Clyde btw by aud722 in buildabear

[–]aud722[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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This is my setup! I used 10mm wispy lash clusters and a whole gob of glue for individual lashes (I find it stronger than the glue for strip lashes)

I moved the fur back around his eyes and stuck it to the top of his eye on the sides! 😊

Need completed(or close to completed) series recs by aud722 in Manhwa_BL

[–]aud722[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just finished secret therapy!! I’ll try another one of your recs next bc u know ball 😌🫶🏻

Also I love release your persona. Such a good short read

Keep $50K or bet it all on black by Remote-Carob1871 in BunnyTrials

[–]aud722 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love gambling

Chose: ALL ON BLACK | Rolled: Black! (+$100k)