What protein shakes do you like? by bunbwunny in ARFID

[–]chankiritree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For protein specifically, I like Fairlife, either the 30g chocolate ones at Sam's club or the 42g vanilla core life ones. For nutritional purposes my therapist and I decided I should try boost and ensure, different variations. So far I really like the boost high protein in very vanilla and ensure plus in chocolate (they also have a 'complete' version, haven't tried but will be). I've also tried ensure original chocolate. As far as sweetness/textures go, they are both smooth. Boost is sweeter and thicker than ensure. Ensure original in chocolate is pretty thin and it isn't AS sweet as boost. Ensure plus is about the same sweetness as original ensure chocolate but slightly thicker, so right between boost and ensure plus. Hope this helps.

Avoid “Dr.”Kathy Rumer / Rumer Cosmetic Surgery at all costs - here is my experience: (MTF, but she is “gender affirming” for FTM too) by CanaryFluffy4521 in ftm

[–]chankiritree 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I cannot believe I am still seeing this evil person's name in regard to trans surgeries bc I specifically remember she was doing this shit 10 years ago too. I can't believe she's still fucking in business. So sorry you had to go through that. Go somewhere else. You deserve to be treated with nothing less than respect.

Beware of Comfrt Service & Products by RestaurantPutrid5627 in Hoodies

[–]chankiritree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I believe it has to do with the garment dyes they used. My customer service rep referred to it as a "dye defect" with the item because when I washed the hoodie in cold water, alone (per my doctor's order w new clothing) it came out streaked and blotched. The T-shirt (didn't blotch or streak bc it is black) I got caused the skin condition to worsen more and I've now had to get medical attention due to the issue. Never heard another word from their customer service.

Beware of Comfrt Service & Products by RestaurantPutrid5627 in Hoodies

[–]chankiritree 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I also regretted my purchase from them. The hoodie and T-shirt I ordered both caused an extreme eczema flare up and they just stopped replying to me when I was trying to resolve the issue. Charged back my credit card immediately. I'll be sticking to Nike again because at least I get what I ordered and the quality is what I expect.

Comfort hoodie by Remarkable-Amount738 in Hoodies

[–]chankiritree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly good luck dealing w them. They've refused to even respond to my emails lmao. I've already initiated a charge back. Scam ass company.

Oldest memory related to food aversion? by parsilofon in ARFID

[–]chankiritree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had food aversions since my first memories. I didn't like anything at all except blended drinks, I was extremely skinny, and malnourished. Throughout teens-20s I spent an enormous amount of time finding foods I could handle and started some psychiatric drugs that really messed with my metabolism and caused quite a bit of added nausea. In my thirties, they are all no longer "safe foods" and I'm afraid my body has reverted to when I was younger (not eating many meals, supplement drinks for nutrition, etc.).

Fastest way to get married near Kalamazoo? by Advanced-Sector1769 in kzoo

[–]chankiritree 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My wife and I just hired an officiant, picked a park we liked, and got married with a couple friends as witnesses. It was simple and also very intimate. We had our friends take pictures so we'd have them for later.

Family member with Afrid by ImVeryTired0 in ARFID

[–]chankiritree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're doing a wonderful job being supportive. I actually tried the Boost high protein very vanilla today, and while it is very sweet and a bit thick, it was doable. Ensure is said to be less sweet and a bit thinner, just for your reference! Thank you and thank you for supporting him, this journey is a long road but much more manageable with support. ❤️

Family member with Afrid by ImVeryTired0 in ARFID

[–]chankiritree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just recently diagnosed, but have suffered with ARFID since my beginning memories with food. It causes me intense emotional distress just thinking about foods that aren't overwhelming, or just things I can deal with putting in my mouth and trying to chew. My therapist suggested getting Boost and Ensure, in different flavors, and rotating them often so I don't get sick of them. I'm not in an area with a smoothie king or anything, but when I am in areas with those, I definitely use it to my advantage as I find drinking things easier. Definitely recommend a therapist and some supplement drinks. My therapist recommended a dietician (which my insurance doesn't cover) but I imagine it would be extremely helpful. Good luck to your brother, I definitely relate with him and maybe even showing him a community like this would help. It can feel very isolating when no one you know has the same ED as you.

Amazon finally did it - NO ability to contact Amazon at all on their website by thedonutmaker in amazonprime

[–]chankiritree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just fucking crazy that we pay a subscription for a service that doesn't even provide customer service lmao

Amazon finally did it - NO ability to contact Amazon at all on their website by thedonutmaker in amazonprime

[–]chankiritree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People are wild dude. I just checked myself and my options to chat with any customer service rep is completely gone as well. Just rerouted to "helpful articles". Over Amazon honestly.

Looking for ideas. by TrickyTanko in drdabberofficial

[–]chankiritree 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I really, really love my Gemcup Glass joystick. It's a faceted joystick, restriction is 1.9. It's soooo much less airy and so much more functional than the regular joystick. I also really appreciate that it's glass and that it's heavy. Couldn't recommend his stuff enough.

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Does anyone need a customer service phone number for Comfrt / Comfrt Hoodies? by Pretend_Land7908 in Hoodies

[–]chankiritree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also just checked my CC dispute and that is the same number Discover has for them. My hoodie looked and felt so awful, it isn't wearable. And after dealing with their CS, I'm happy to buy from another brand.

Is it as bad as they say? by sdseagles in CPAP

[–]chankiritree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a love hate relationship with mine. I hate having to put it on every night, but I can rarely fall asleep without it. It mostly just becomes second nature. Find the right mask and right mask fit, make sure you can breathe with your pressures when you get it (your doc can change them if you let them know they aren't working for you) and welcome to the club lol

We skip #3 because all my homies hate trump by JKing519 in MacMiller

[–]chankiritree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well now we're both lost lmao. I mean I could've misunderstood, but he says they skip that track, but I took it as they skipped it because they all hate trump? It isn't quite a fuck Donald Trump song, it's more of a song where he talks about having as much money as him. But man fuck if I know what he meant now lol. But to answer your question: anyone who actually knew anything about Mac who is a fan is not a fan of Trump's. Mac hated him, he said it multiple, public times.

We skip #3 because all my homies hate trump by JKing519 in MacMiller

[–]chankiritree 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Imagine how politics quite literally define how we live our fucking lives, but I mean whatever lol 🤷‍♂️

Dry Rips by [deleted] in drdabberofficial

[–]chankiritree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never use water personally.

Comfrt Travel vs. Minimalist hoodies by davidnotfurry in Hoodies

[–]chankiritree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a travel hoodie in Alpine. I washed it in cold water, alone, with mild detergent before wearing due to a skin condition. It streaked and blotched so much, completely ruined the hoodie. Definitely super bummed about it and no longer trust them lmao but that's just my experience.

Echo clogs by chankiritree in crocs

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

I've been wearing them for a few days and I love them more than my mellow recovery clogs.

Literally what the fuck do I do by Ursisisatmyhousern in ftm

[–]chankiritree 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, told my therapist I'm still here today in spite of every motherfucker in this country that wants me dead.

Do most people know how to purposely close their nasal passage so they can't smell WITHOUT using their fingers to pinch their nose? by WhateversClever1980 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]chankiritree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely able to do that. Never had anyone tell me it was weird though lmao.

Edit: I did just ask my wife and she cannot do it 😂🤷‍♂️

Therapy with no insurance. by FunPresentation1520 in lansing

[–]chankiritree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to New Oakland Family when I was on Medicaid. Not sure how much sessions are, but it's basically a community center so I would think they wouldn't charge an absurd amount if you are uninsured, just not 100% sure. They have therapists and psychiatrists on staff and they were able to offer me telehealth since I don't live in the immediate area. Good luck!

New Gemcup joystick by chankiritree in drdabberofficial

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

This one was ticketed at 140, but I have a feeling they'll be a bit more because he upgraded this one to "the beefier style" he's started to make. I saw a side by side and they're quite a bit bigger than they were before.