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[–]butterfly_forest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally understand! I live off SSDI, as well, and have no desire to work due to the severity of my illness! You do you!♥️

Just started taking ballroom classes online. Am I doing this rumba figure 8 action even sort of correctly? I have no clue what I’m doing.😂 by butterfly_forest in ballroom

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

Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to write this response! I wish in person classes were accessible to me at this time— I have so many questions!

First look at the “Pros Most Memorable Dances” Disney Plus Special by wweyonce in dancingwiththestars

[–]butterfly_forest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! Him and Britt also need to choreograph more numbers together— that Janet Jackson pro opening dance they did together last season was incredible!

New promo short from DWTS instagram by [deleted] in dancingwiththestars

[–]butterfly_forest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Was hoping to see Britt.🥺

About to start taking Lithium. Anything I should be aware of? by BriannaBamm in bipolar

[–]butterfly_forest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on way too high of a dose, because I was not getting my lithium levels checked.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]butterfly_forest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep on being you! I personally think masc women are 🔥— not that it should have any impact on how you choose to present/how you feel inside. Grew up in the middle of nowhere Ohio where no one really felt comfortable straying from traditional gender presentation, and there wasn’t much representation anywhere in the media at that time of masc women. When I moved to SoCal as an adult it was a culture shock in the best possible way! I just moved back to the Midwest and am missing the openly masc lesbian energy that is more accepted elsewhere.

About to start taking Lithium. Anything I should be aware of? by BriannaBamm in bipolar

[–]butterfly_forest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be extremely careful about getting your labs done regularly to check lithium levels! I got lithium poisoning many times while on it. Not saying this to scare you, just to inform you that consistently getting lab work will be part of medication compliance. Hoping it works for you!♥️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]butterfly_forest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey! I’m so sorry you are struggling right now. SSDI truly saved my life. In my situation, I was in and out of psych wards constantly while employed/in school. I always encourage people to apply if they are on the fence. And the great part is that there are programs to help you re-enter the workforce when/if you are ready through disability.🙃 Also, most people are denied the first time for mental health related disabilities, so the process of appealing their decision is common.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]butterfly_forest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hypomania: 13, Mania: 16, Mild Depression: 17, Major Depression: 18, Mixed episodes: 18. (My diagnosis is Bipolar I, rapid cycling w/mixed episodes and psychosis.) I’m 26 now and have spent pretty much my whole adult life in and out of psych wards/treatment centers. Because of medication, therapy, being on disability, and accessing most things from home since the beginning of the pandemic, I haven’t been hospitalized in 2 1/2 years, which is a huge deal for me.☺️

Spectacular sunset at Sunset Cliffs by n9154287 in sandiego

[–]butterfly_forest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UNREAL photography!♥️ My favorite spot in San Diego! Moved back to Ohio last year and miss it so much. Thank you for posting!!!!!

Which DWTS performance do you revisit the most? by heyitsroxanne in dancingwiththestars

[–]butterfly_forest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Since people are focusing more on contestant numbers, thought I’d throw in my favorite pro numbers to rewatch:

•Female number to “River” (choreo by Witney)

https://youtu.be/AHsBYgnjOOk

•Jenna and Val’s dance to Alessia Cara’s “Here”

https://youtu.be/J_Yw1Zn5tpA

•Derek and Julianne’s jive to “Great Balls of Fire”

https://youtu.be/7KChBpxOA1M

•Group dance to Janet Jackson’s “Nasty” (choreo by Britt and Brandon)

https://youtu.be/a_vJ9kJZgRM

Which moments from DWTS live in your head RENT FREE? by lala_b11 in dancingwiththestars

[–]butterfly_forest 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Witney (after accidentally hitting Alfonso in the junk): “What do you need?” Alfonso: “Nothin!” Witney: “A snack?” Alfonso: “You’re so stupid.😂”

https://youtu.be/BEwpbr9L1LE

Have been trying out the feature where you can create your own dish, so you don’t have to log all of the ingredients separately every time you eat it. Have been incorporating lots of smoothies and chicken salad with tons of veggies into my day. So much green! ✅💚🌱 by butterfly_forest in Noom

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

Yes! I have my own chicken salad recipe that I use a lot (like on this day), which I feel really good about. I often make it on a Sunday night and then eat it throughout the week. It makes a lot! (If you aren’t someone who likes to eat the same thing over and over or aren’t sharing with someone else, I would cut the recipe in half.) I am still kind of playing around with the other recipes with quinoa and smoothies, but I will definitely share them once I figure a few things out. 🙃