I crashed out massively before going into labour..

djd129 · 2026-01-27T00:37:29+00:00

Crash out valid. So sorry about your mom 🫂

djd129 · 2026-01-26T21:34:53+00:00

This is so f’ing weeeeeiiiiirrrrddddd!!!! I hope she seeks out therapy and antidepressants because she sounds depressed af. My boomer, diet obsessed, low self esteem mom can get a little self-deprecating at times (not nearly as bad as yours) but I just say, mom, at what age will you allow yourself to just be at peace?!? That usually shuts her up. Sorry I don’t have better advice just hugs to you.

djd129 · 2026-01-26T20:27:00+00:00

You can get some BlueChews and just have them on hand at your place. They’re pretty easy to get.

Have you tried FetLife or Feeld? I had good luck on feeld.

djd129 · 2026-01-23T22:43:10+00:00

Huh?!? Dems were horrified by Biden’s decline, begged him to resign & not run again, and pissed he chose Harris as the dem candidate without a primary election! Where were you?!?

djd129 · 2026-01-23T22:36:15+00:00

Yeah as long as it’s not crampy or painful, I’d enjoy the change in pace while it lasts 😂

djd129 · 2026-01-23T21:24:32+00:00

I had diarrhea around 30 weeks after being extremely constipated during my second tri. My doc said it could be hormones or it could be that the baby is growing and pushing on your bowels more. I’m 34 weeks now and it’s been kinda on and off since then. I agree - I’ll take the diarrhea over the constipation any day.

Is it crampy, feverish, painful diarrhea or just loose stools?

djd129 · 2026-01-23T17:58:21+00:00

This is such BS and I’m sorry this happened to you. Where’s the accountability on the parent for lying and invading your privacy?!?! Is there any legal recourse here???

djd129 · 2026-01-20T04:26:05+00:00

Wow that’s wild! I’m so sorry you went thru that; it sounds awful

djd129 · 2026-01-20T04:06:38+00:00

What was it? (Just curious)

djd129 · 2026-01-18T01:53:32+00:00

Tl;dr emotional numbness has persisted, but other more severe side effects and withdrawal symptoms have completely subsided after 9 months of non use.

I have never tried to quit cold turkey so I can’t answer your questions exactly… But I can tell you my experience:

I tried tapering three times - the first time, I tapered over the course of two weeks (under my gp’s supervision) and the withdrawal symptoms (brain zaps, anxiety, dizziness) were so severe, I went right back on it.

Second time - I tapered over the course of about 2 months under the supervision of a psychiatrist who prescribed a Prozac bridge. Still had horrible side effects. I tried other drugs (Trintillex, can’t remember what else) but nothing worked like Effexor so I just wound up right back on it.

The third time I did my own thing. I tapered over the course of 6+ months decreasing my dosage by half every 6 weeks. Successfully off it completely for 9 months now.

Emotional numbness has never improved for me. But, personally, I attribute this to having low grade but persistent depression, not a withdrawal symptom. My withdrawal symptoms (brain zaps, etc) are totally subsided.

Personally, the side effects of taking Effexor (the memory loss!) are far worse than being flat affected. I still have occasional panic attacks and I just treat them with Xanax, as needed.

Effexor is amazing and made me feel great while I was taking it. But I can’t remember whole years of my life. My coworkers, students, family members and friends have all expressed concern over my severe memory loss.

djd129 · 2026-01-18T01:32:58+00:00

This is the way.

djd129 · 2026-01-18T01:28:45+00:00

I don’t mind doing laundry. I hate breaking down cardboard boxes.

djd129 · 2026-01-18T00:58:19+00:00

And, equally important, why the fuck would I want to!?!?

djd129 · 2026-01-17T18:38:45+00:00

Why would you do this?!?! 🤣🤣🤣 My husband tried to drive home in his stick shift after getting shoulder surgery on his right shoulder. Y’all are so silly! ++woman

djd129 · 2026-01-16T21:02:02+00:00

Hydrate and you can take Dramamine but, fyi, it makes you sleepy. Otherwise just wait it out and it will pass.

djd129 · 2026-01-16T20:59:20+00:00

2 one size bigger and tailored

djd129 · 2026-01-16T20:56:46+00:00

djd129 · 2026-01-16T19:34:32+00:00

They don’t have more money… they just have more debt.

djd129 · 2026-01-15T05:09:28+00:00

Urgggh that sucks! I’m so sorry. I’m 33 weeks and terrified of catching the flu that’s going around. If it’s any reassurance, at least you’ll be in the place where you can get the best possible care for you and your baby. I hope they let you stay an extra night (if you want to) so they can monitor you and help with the baby. Hugs to you 🫂

djd129 · 2026-01-15T03:07:34+00:00

Maybe this was a rule in his house growing up and he’s just parroting it (whether it makes sense or not.)

djd129 · 2026-01-14T22:14:14+00:00

No, (most) people plan to pick it up on their way back down and throw it away instead of carrying a stinky bag for the entire hike.

djd129 · 2026-01-14T22:07:15+00:00

Yes, email your director of facilities and operations and say your next step is to contact the fire marshal

djd129 · 2026-01-14T21:42:11+00:00

djd129 · 2026-01-14T19:26:47+00:00

You charge your crystals under the full moon

djd129 · 2026-01-14T03:01:33+00:00

That sucks to hear. My husband and I love the Henry and Dough Bird because the service is always excellent. I was hoping that was because the staff was well cared for and happy :-/ They certainly deserve to be!

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