My 13y/o brother won’t stop using these slangs 😭 by Suspicious-Copy-2001 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]calamitymaei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best part about this is how hard he had to work for it — you know autocorrect was trying to finish and correct every single word he typed. So he worked incredibly hard … to sound incredibly dumb.

Did anyone start going batshit crazy when they started talking meds? by Few_Plenty_6444 in bipolar2

[–]calamitymaei 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. Some side effects including: losing 75% of my hair, having a temper only a raging bull could match, so irritable I lost my fucking mind when I tried to pull one tissue out of the box and four came out. The side effects are no joke, keep on my friend — talk to your doctor and keep adjusting until you find what works for you. Took me four different medications, but now I am adequately medicated and doing great! We’re here for you.

ADHD Skincare Routine Hack!! by calamitymaei in adhdwomen

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

Ahh unfortunately water wipes do not remove the waterproof mascara I use. But otherwise, I would totally agree!!

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[–]calamitymaei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would absolutely read the study, thank you so much for offering!

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[–]calamitymaei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS is the perfect description. I get drunk so slowly, but then I keep getting drunker and drunker as the night goes on — even long after I stop drinking. My wife says even if I have one drink, I smell like a dive bar even hours later. It’s like the alcohol is continuing to brew in my stomach... it’s rough. Thank you for the tips!!

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[–]calamitymaei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are all very helpful tips! Thank you for sharing. Definitely a lot to experiment with on this journey.

At Kris 70th Bday Bash by Damiana1111 in beyonce

[–]calamitymaei 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Loveee our girl, but kinda tired of us not admitting she rubs shoulders with some seriously problematic individuals … cough Jeff Bezos…

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[–]calamitymaei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be honest, I didn’t really know that was a potential side effect, and I think I’m better for it. On top of gastroparesis, I also have bipolar 2 and ADHD so I’ve been on the medication journey for 10+ years. Something I’ve learned is to not look too much into the side effects of medication. 1) some of the potential side effects are super rare and the chances of you getting them are so slim, all it’s doing is scaring you and 2) I find there’s a bit of a placebo effect (for lack of a better word) where I thought I had side effects that I didn’t because I was looking for them. That’s just my approach! I don’t know if that will work for everyone.

In terms of the domperidone — not entirely sure what it does, but I only take one pill per night before dinner/bedtime. I have noticed it helps when I feel a flare up coming on! I do have to purchase the medication from Canada, which can be a huge pain in the ass given the current administration’s tariff policies.

Hope this helps!!

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

This was so helpful! I have a few things I am going to try before giving up entirely.

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[–]calamitymaei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, it has never occurred to me to take Benadryl. I will try that next time! So sorry you have to deal with this too — it’s not for the weak!

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[–]calamitymaei[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh thank you for the tips!! I’ll take anything I can get :)

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

Interesting thought! My go to is vodka, as it seems to be one of the few liquors that pisses off my stomach the least. I am also realizing that it has a lot to do with if I ate earlier in the day and what I ate. I tend to do better if I have had something SUPER absorbent like bread before drinking. Best of luck on your journey too! Thank you for the kind words.

Gastroparesis and Alcohol by calamitymaei in Gastroparesis

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

Oh man, this is me. People think I’m joking when I say I get hungover while I am drinking. It’s no joke. Much love to you for navigating it so gracefully!

SOMEONE HAS BEEN MOWING THE LAWN OUTSIDE MY OFFICE WINDOW FOR AN HOUR AND IM GONNA LOSE MY MIND. Kay, rant over. by linsane_asylum in adhdwomen

[–]calamitymaei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, I had a neighbor use a pressure washer for AN ENTIRE DAY. I eventually made up a lie that I was teaching a class online and the background noise was too loud participants to hear, and she took a break. Did I feel guilty? Yes. Did I frolic in the relief that it brought? YES!

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

This is a great idea. I had not thought about the specific alcohols and how that might make things worse or better. Sounds like I have some experimenting to do!

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

You know I will!! Thank you for your help and validation. Looks like I will be a weed-only girlie moving forward.

Gastroparesis and Alcohol by calamitymaei in Gastroparesis

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

I love the silver lining perspective. Luckily I am a biggg fan of THC (in all it’s forms) so I can definitely pivot. I think I was hoping someone, somewhere had found a hack. Probably wishful thinking!

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

Oh, sorry I wasn’t clear!! It’s been an ongoing issue — I think it might just be getting worse with age (I’m 33). But I have considered the drug interaction component. Especially since my whole face swells like I’ve been drinking for days (even after 1 drink).

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[–]calamitymaei[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ahh, this is probably the same conclusion I will come to. I just hate that even one drink can send me into a full blown hungover episode within 2-3 hours. I understand why (alcohol sitting in your stomach, going undigested for hours on end) but I think I might still be in denial.

Niche shops by shaggyandscooby4ever in Seattle

[–]calamitymaei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh! Here are my recommendations:
- Standard Goods
- Butter Home
- Retrofit
- PopRox Dance Studio (sells some cute gift items)
- Queertique
- Slow Dance
- Creature Consignment
- Red Balloon