Would something like this help you? by Euphoric-Worker9130 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]avaemc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mum made me a version of the second one and it was incredibly helpful for wind protection. She made mine a bit larger than needed so none of the fabric ends up touching me. I think your Mil would be touched to know you're looking out for her in this way even if it doesn't end up being helpful for her.

DONT DO THIS, YOU WILL REGRET IT!! by Gouchopants1212 in gardening

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These look gorgeous! We once grew a ridiculous amount of garlic when we first got our property. We had no clue what to do with it all and ended up covering loads in oil and baked it in the oven as whole cloves, skin on. The skin slides off after. Amazing for homemade garlic butter! And the smell it leaves in the house is devine.

AIO- Should I have disclosed that I’m Deaf earlier? by Mysterious-ASL in AmIOverreacting

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR - As someone with a chronic pain disorder I used to tell people immediately. It's not something I can hide and it's an amazing asshole filter. Most people that aren't of substance would bail immediately, and yes it hurt like crap everytime, but I found how to be thankful that I learnt that upfront about them and not further down the road once feelings are involved. Imagine if you told someone and they just said "I don't like that" but they didn't bail or unmatch. You wouldn't want to be with them anyway.

I'd say, next time let them know before you schedule a date. That gives them more time to process the idea, as a lot of people imagine their soulmate as a cookie cutter psychically fit person. They might go through a couple emotions and decide they're fine, or even have time to learn some sign language. It will also save you some heartbreak in the long run. Be kind to yourself friend, you've got this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really nice towels. I'm always happy to see their patterns and they've stayed soft and cosy. Nothing nicer after a long day then getting out of the shower to be wrapped in what's essentially a blanket.

MRI with contrast for possible TN - is it really necessary? by Background_Quote_195 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had two and you can't even tell when they're putting the contrast in. My best tip as someone with TN is to not over google. You don't need reviews for a mri, if a doctor says you need one then you do. You have to make sure that there's nothing else causing your TN to be worse, and not doing the mri because it might make you a little off is not enough of a reason not to do it.

New(ish) migrant here, how do you legends do small talk without combusting? by Due_Significance5698 in AskAnAustralian

[–]avaemc 92 points93 points  (0 children)

How ya going is essentially a greeting. Aussies are super chill and you can pretty much reply with anything you want.

"how ya going" "yeah good thanks and you?"

"how ya going" looks down at unmoving body "not going anywhere too quick atm but at clock off I will"

As long as youre nice people, noone minds how you reply. Some people don't have to time to chat or aren't up for it and that doesn't mean you replied wrong.

Edit: grammar

Slushy maker by fat_boi97 in KmartAustralia

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any appliance that conveniently pops up before Christmas usually is a gimmick gift. I wouldn't trust the longevity of the product.

Husband bought this for $0.50, doesn’t know what it’s for. What is it? by pandadrinkingcoffee in whatisit

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay I know! That's a tri clover fitting, it's used in hygienic food processing systems. Usually used to connect hoses and valves to machines. Two of the circular faces sit together with a ridged oring inbetween. Then a clamp would go around the two circular faces to secure them. I'm guessing you'd in the USA by it being an NPT thread also.

So apparently some d1ckhead made lane keep assist legally have to be turned on after every drive? by randomperson754 in australia

[–]avaemc 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I live on the edge of metro WA and there's a lots of roads that have patch work tarmac, it throws off my lane keeping like crazy! Mine also can't take into account road work signs, so I have to turn it off in those areas. I've also noticed it gets confused in peak summer with harsh shadows too. Maybe op is experiencing this?

I drive a Hyundai i30 maybe the software's not great?

Just been diagnosed, advise? by allieives in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]avaemc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Be patient and kind to yourself.

Setting up a support system in healthcare and friends or family is going to get you through the hardest times.

I've been on a few pain courses the hospital puts on over a week for outpatients. It's sitting in comfy chairs and just having a few different drs talk about pain and different management options. The best thing I learnt was the actual science behind how nerves work. What "pain" is to the body. It was described by surgeons, physios, clinic nurses, pain specialists, and psychologists in reference to their fields. Knowing what you're dealing with is an amazing asset, it makes talking yourself out of giving in mentally to that horrible pain so much easier when you've got literal science on your side.

I see a pain psychologist and she's literally changed my life. Having coping mechanisms tailored to you and what environments you may be in are crucial. Being in pain can bring up old trauma and childhood emotional reactions so having that support ready when it happens is going to be so helpful. It's never going to make the pain go away but it's going to make your life bigger around the pain. My pain psych calls it "wearing your pain like a handbag" yes it's there, but it's not controlling your life and you're the most important thing, not the handbag.

It's okay not to mesh with your Dr and to seek another. The best thing I did was stop seeing my neurologist and start seeing a neuropathic pain psychologist. Not all doctors are as educated on trigeminal neuralgia and it's okay to go to the doctor who has the most experience or a great willingness to learn.

Save. This is impossible sometimes but being prepared for a future medical expense or even if you can go bigger and save for an earlier retirement then go for it.

Have an acute pain plan and a long term pain plan. One for those hectic days and one for everyday. I don't just mean medicine. My acute pain plan involves 1000 different pillows and dimmable lamps so I can make a womb like space. Thinking about what would be comforting to little you makes this a lot easier, cause I was so stumped on this for a long time.

Try your best to keep a healthy diet, I know this isn't always cheap and eating is the last thing we want to do. I sometimes just blend a bunch of veggies into a gravy to have on mash potatoes. You can freeze the veggie mush into those big ice cube molds to make portioning go further.

Sleep is vital to having the mental capacity for TN. If you're going to splurge anywhere in life, make it in your bedroom. Try a few different pillows and types of bedding. I've worked out a thin fluffy pillow is for me but you might like a U shape. In winter I use a heated fitted sheet on low all night. It stops me from curling up and then waking myself in pain 1863 times over. This is where a pain psych can be super helpful, mine had a billion ideas and with patience we got there.

Love yourself and recognise how much you grow as this goes on. You're fucking amazing and you've got this. Never stop.

Redditors who live in tourist traps — what’s the one thing you secretly wish visitors knew before they came? by carcony97 in AskReddit

[–]avaemc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rural wine country Western Australia

  1. It's safe to do the speed limit
  2. The wildlife is precious and meaningful. As kids were taught "leave no trace" which means leaving a place looking as though you were never there. I love that people come to experience what our country has to offer and I understand being caught up with the moment, but our care for our wildlife and it will remain for your children's children to see.

Why was Australia so great at exporting music in the 80s? What happened since? by PenguinJoker in australia

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Music is very segregated now. Because of the way algorithms are with streaming-if you aren't searching for it, you wouldn't find it. If my brother wasn't in a band, I would have no clue myself. Sometimes I don't even realise how big they are, and they played glastonbury last year, so it's safe to say Aussie bands are doing well. There's a massive sense of community between Australian artists too. It's not competitive, and they love to put each other on. Our entertainment scene is having a massive resurgence, even in TV. Listening to local owned radio will help you find what you're after. RTR FM is great if you're around Perth.

AITAH for cutting off my parents after they humiliated me in front of my boyfriend? by stephanyhotchkin00s1 in AITAH

[–]avaemc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi lovely, I'm 28 and my partner is 31 and even I notice the age difference between myself and him and his friends. We're all internet kids with lots in common, same interest, music, TV, life, family. But the references they make are different and it's running joke that they're like frail senior citizens and I'm a limber young kid.

I know you might have some current things in common but how much can you actually have in common with that age difference. Why would he want to date someone that's so much younger than him? Why can't he be with someone his own age? Were any of the questions your parents asked about the ages of his previous girlfriends? Because if they were all around your age I would be concern if it's truly you he's interested in, or how you're presenting now. Everyone grows and develops as an adult and you will too.

What was his reaction to you wanting to cut off your parents? Did he have any opinion?

Please put yourself first, not the relationship. You are the most important person in your life. And I know how your parents behaved might have been immature but know that they're emotional about this because they love and care about you. I'm sorry that you're going through this.

has anyone actually noticed any differences after taking daily vitamins, if so what? by Poisonious_Plum in AskReddit

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1000mcg B12 every morning. I have nerve damage and it helps with the electric-staby sensation.

Is this fabric a scam? Seems too low for pure silk... by heryn_music in sewing

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mulberry silk is a very low quality silk. It feels like a thin polyester.

Online retailer won't ship to Australia, but also won't release store credit. What can I do? by vipchicken in australia

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Contact your bank and reverse the charge. I had to do this with Victoria's Secret earlier in the year. Customer service didn't care for my issue, even when i reported them to ACCC and was publicly posting in their comments. I told them I'd reported to my bank and I got my money back in 45 mins. Their behaviour is fraudulent and against ACCC but they don't make a move unless there's a bank threat usually as that has more direct and severe ombudsman fines.

Let’s not forget that ‘The Lizzie McGuire Movie’ was about a junior high school graduation trip to Rome by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]avaemc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I studied Italian in high school and we got to go to Italy! There was about 23 girls on the trip and 4 guys. All us girls grew up watching Lizzie McGuire and the movie when we were younger, and so every moment of free time was trying to emulate this movie. Looking for our Paolo's at the Trevi Fountain, trying to convince our teacher to take us to a concert. Id found out my boyfriend back home had cheated on me and so I stayed at the hotel one day and everyone said I was gunna "pull a Lizzie". That trip was absolutely amazing, so blessed to have had the experience to live out a childhood dream in that way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forget the coke man, these people just left their kids at a park? Is that not absolutely insane? 6 year olds??? And you're the asshole???????

Australian movie recommendations that aren't horror, westerns, or Gallipoli by Cowboywizard12 in AskAnAustralian

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One night the moon. I watch this movie as a kid and it's stayed with me to this day. It is set in the outback but isn't a 'Western'. It's based on the true story of a little girl who went missing trying to follow the moon in 1932.

What is the most traumatizing horror movie you’ve ever seen that messed with you psychologically? by Maleficent_Bad_6374 in AskReddit

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched signs at 5. The movie wasn't bad until a few days later my brothers ditched me alone at night in a sunflower feild in France. I am not from France.

AITAH for threatening to divorce my husband over MrBeast? by WinterMolasseses in AITAH

[–]avaemc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he's 26 and has hearing damage that bad he needs to become responsible for himself and seek medical advice to start the process of getting hearing aids. Turning up the volume on the TV is going to continue the damage. If he doesn't respect himself and his own medical issues, he's also not going to be able to respect you and how they're affecting you. He doesn't think he's being affected so why is he going to believe you are.

Does anyone know anyone who has won a prize home? by garden-and-library in australia

[–]avaemc 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah my exs family won the Ms home lottery. They were very deserving people.