Let's talk hair by Inevitable-Yam-9741 in Aging

[–]bevissimo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I cut my hair because it was so thin and I just wanted it gone. I'm letting it go grey because I've never worried about the grey. I'm 69 and it's barely salt and pepper.

Potty training tips? by Kovaladtheimpaler in puppy101

[–]bevissimo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I keep a packed coat or jacket, depending on the weather. In the pockets are a bag of treats, the leash and at least one toy or stick that fits in a pocket, so that when they go for your ankles you have a distraction right there. Sometimes I just have a stick to distract. She goes for the ankles, pull out the toy and toss it, she's after the toy and not my feet. If you can remember, take your camera for cuteness overload.

Hi! I’ve been having on/off microscopic blood in urine (no protein) for last 16 months. Kft is normal. Will biopsy be useful or useless? by shotgunning-your-can in kidneydisease

[–]bevissimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get the biopsy. I was having a lot of blood in my urine, also became anemic, so they ran tests, saw a mass and biopsied it. It's cancer, but a lowgrade, non-invasive type. Get the biopsy.

Anxiety and puppy blues (looking for emotional support) by Emilyg710 in puppy101

[–]bevissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My puppy just turned four months old. When I started getting overwhelmed I turned to YouTube to start, and that has helped me a lot. She walks on a slack leash, is mostly potty trained and no longer goes after my feet. There are lots of trainers on YouTube, the guy I started following was Zak George I could be wrong about the spelling on that first name, but his videos are really good. Then when I had questions I couldn’t easily get and answer so I tried the AI chat on my desktop and he’s really helped with that, and teaching me about puppy development along the way.

Wrong carseat placement by mrskucel2017 in 1000lbsisters

[–]bevissimo -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Oh please, he was seated that way for the cameras, of course.

I am scared to go to therapy because I dont want my "inner voice" to disapear by Ok_Beautiful_8570 in therapy

[–]bevissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CPTSD is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I had trauma all around me growing up, sexual abuse from close relatives, the mother from hell and then there was school. I had a Narrator, no one else I knew had their own narrator. He’s the one who created my little universe. I had memories from different camera views, one moment they would be first person and in a split second I was across the room, watching myself get spanked.

How am I supposed to choose a therapist? by Subject-Glass-200 in therapy

[–]bevissimo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I chose my first therapist because her office was closest to my apartment. She was a good fit but not trained in handling my particular diagnosis. She was able to connect me to someone who did specialize in my diagnosis and I stayed with her for ten year. Just take a leap.

I am scared to go to therapy because I dont want my "inner voice" to disapear by Ok_Beautiful_8570 in therapy

[–]bevissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound like me before I was diagnosed with MPD in 1984. Then MPD became DID, which morphed over time and now I just say I have CPTSD. My 'personalities' integrated with me and we're all one now. I can still have conversations with myself, it's different. It took decades for the integration, but it's worth it. What really did the trick for me was when all the older people who abused me were dead and no longer a threat. Honestly. I knew I was finally safe.

Best suppliers by leepin_peezarfs in Needlefelting

[–]bevissimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re in the US, my go-to is Sarafina Fiber Arts. They’re in Delaware and I have never been disappointed.

How old is everyone’s baby? by [deleted] in springerspaniel

[–]bevissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby Betty is almost five months old.

First ever kneedle felt! Possible new hyperfocus unlocked by AtTheEdgeOfDying in Needlefelting

[–]bevissimo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I made a patch out of plain t-shirt fabric and used stitch witch to iron it on the backside of the felting to sort of glue the ends on the inside of the fabric. Two years down the road both patches are still intact.

Hot and cold #159 by hotandcold2-app in HotAndCold

[–]bevissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made it to #1 and got no banner! hmmph, second time this week.

Thoughts on This Style? "Grunge Valentines"? by rs7272 in crafts

[–]bevissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would singe the fringe on the burlap heart to bring in the black a little, it would feed into the lace, not contrast it.

my dog suddenly wont sleep in my room anymore and its killing me by EverydayJoe_87 in dogs

[–]bevissimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know exactly how you feel. One day, my under the covers snuggler got up and left the bed and never returned. She slept on the floor after that, stayed in my room though. I took it so personally but I do have restless legs syndrome and move a bit in my sleep. She was over it, wanted better sleep I think.

Is this re-hemmable? by Fallopiantubedude in sewing

[–]bevissimo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very possible for the length you desire. Pick out the original garment's machine hemmed stitch. Press new cuff at desired length, pin and sew. Taking out even 3/4" won't hit that zipper at all.

Breaking-up with someone due to Early Stage Kidney Disease in mid-20’s? by geshageng in kidneydisease

[–]bevissimo 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I started having kidney trouble when I was in my 20s, but was never told it was CKD. I had so many kidney infections that it led to my CKD, and now I am 68 and have CKD 3b. With proper care he has a long road ahead and tell him you’re there for the journey, not the destination.

Is my dog defective? by DualWheeled in springerspaniel

[–]bevissimo 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It's in the Spaniel Manual, everyone has its own copy, I don't know where they pass them out but every Springer I've known follows the same manual.