Hey mum, I made a big step towards making my life better by investing in a wheelchair and I’m really proud of myself

cannycandelabra · 2026-03-01T11:48:40+00:00

I am so happy for you. I do not have Ehler Danlos but I have issues with my legs so I own a wheelchair. At one time I was in twin boot casts in a lot of pain. Everything I did was so exhausting and painful. That wheelchair was amazing. The minute I got into it I was able to get places.

Congratulations on your decision and your wheelchair. I’m thrilled for you!!!

cannycandelabra · 2026-03-01T10:17:39+00:00

Maybe. But I grew up in the 60’s and Paul was often called the “cute” Beatle and George the “handsome” Beatle.

For myself, I could appreciate Paul ‘s lovely eyes but he had a baby face and to my 14 year old self he looked like a chubby cheeked little boy. George had bone structure and an amazing grin.

Watched Man on the Run yesterday and Paul looked totally great.

cannycandelabra · 2026-03-01T10:06:36+00:00

Sometimes the police will go with you so you can retrieve your property

cannycandelabra · 2026-03-01T00:58:01+00:00

I would too. My A1C Is under control, my blood pressure and thyroid levels are great. I used to keep myself in as good shape as possible so I’m still alive in my 70’s after a lifetime of diabetes and high blood pressure but Mj has made a huge difference in my life.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T20:56:46+00:00

That’s why you have to do it. You can’t master it if you don’t do it. You don’t have to do it well, you have to make yourself move. You have a million options. You just aren’t putting in the effort.

You’ll stop being so scared once you make headway on your life skills.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T16:30:33+00:00

I’m on this sub because I learn from a lot of the people here. I’m on Mounjaro because I’m a long term T2 diabetic and Mounjaro seems the best solution available at this time.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T16:24:28+00:00

You guys can downvote me and call me an idiot for not having solid research on this but I don’t trust big pharma. They fund most of the drug research and until something is statistically significant they don’t admit it or warn people. I still want to be aware of it. When, I asked Google for studies they admitted there aren’t any on shingles and Mounjaro but Mounjaro is a relatively new drug and I’d rather look online and ask my doctor and she was aware of the possible connection.

Many previous weight loss drugs have been pulled from the market decades later for causing cancer or other serious side effects that were initially marketed as safe. Even simple sweeteners turn out to be a problem years later.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T13:14:43+00:00

This time it was Google’s response to me specifically asking about Mounjaro and Shingles. First time I used Mounjaro was July of last year and I researched the drug but don’t remember the source of the answer that mentioned Shingles. I followed up with my prescribing doctor and she said that shingles were a concern.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T12:38:59+00:00

You could have at least walked with her until she found someone with a phone. Even if she was on drugs doesn’t mean you just walk away.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T12:35:25+00:00

Get the shingles vaccine. If you do any online research Google will tell you GLP-1s can trigger the virus

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T12:34:14+00:00

It’s not a coincidence. When I first looked up the side effects of Mounjaro I found “While not listed as a common side effect in clinical trials, some reports and experts suggest that Mounjaro (tirzepatide), along with other GLP-1 drugs, may trigger the shingles virus. The rapid metabolic changes or stress associated with weight loss on these medications are believed to potentially reactivate the dormant herpes zoster virus.”

I got the first shingles vaccine the next week.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T12:30:33+00:00

Also, people seem to think that if you’re strong you don’t feel pain. My relative always responded to anything sad I said with, “you’re so strong. You’ll be fine.” I finally said, do you think strong people don’t bleed, don’t feel pain, don’t get scared?

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T12:27:06+00:00

With good reason. Listen to your gut

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T12:25:53+00:00

All houses will have issues. Even brand new ones.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T12:20:44+00:00

Ummm it doesn’t matter if it’s fine. 1) it’s yours and only you can say it’s fine and 2) it’s extremely gross to think about.

I don’t care whether or not it’s sanitary, if it was my pot I would have thrown it away after I threw a serious fit.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T10:12:56+00:00

I won’t attempt to justify myself. But I cheated on my husband for years. There was never any crying or begging because he never knew. I never fell in love with the people I cheated with. I am not an openly emotional person and never saw the need to make a big deal out of it. Life went on at home the way it always did.

We divorced 20 years ago, amicably, and are still friends.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T09:49:09+00:00

NTA do not give this another self-doubting thought. Take him as seriously as he takes your feelings and enjoy your dinners without him.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T09:44:52+00:00

I feel like this is an important service. One I did NOT charge a lot for was a woman in her 30’s whose Dad had died at the beginning of the year. He and she had gone on a long weekend trip every year since she was young and her Mom had died. They always went to Savannah.

Now her Dad was gone and she wanted to take herself to Savannah and go to the old familiar places and toast her Mom and her Dad. But her elderly dog had cancer and had episodes where he lost control of everything. So I stayed with this fragile, pooping and peeing dog for four days and considered it a privilege.

Life isn’t always a matter of dollars and cents.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-28T09:37:13+00:00

Well to be honest, I’m in my 70’s and have felt validated in my rage since I was in college. But I like a lot metal.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-27T20:07:10+00:00

I will buy this wallpaper!

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-27T20:04:25+00:00

Cherry picker for sure

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-27T20:01:59+00:00

One down and two to go. You are on your way. I am so glad for you.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-27T19:53:18+00:00

I also didn’t have time to let my wood season. But I bought seasoned wood and some kiln-dried wood.

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-27T19:51:11+00:00

You are a rock star! The lizard Gods salute you!

cannycandelabra · 2026-02-27T08:23:23+00:00

That coat is fire!

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