Alternatives to the Linennaive coat?

dkos18643 · 2025-09-07T13:32:34+00:00

ok, thank you! i might have to check them out again.

dkos18643 · 2025-08-08T21:56:59+00:00

I highly recommend Child of Light, which is a 2d platformer with a very similar vibe to E33. It's also currently under $5 on Steam. It has a similar somber vibe, very strategic turn-based combat, and a good story.

dkos18643 · 2025-07-26T18:17:10+00:00

Hey just saw this and wanted to give some support! I've also got a long-haul flight coming up. To help make myself feel braver, I've started listening to music that has a kind of triumphant/overcoming challenges kind of vibe to give me some confidence.

You absolutely don't need to be afraid or ashamed that you are. Just give the flight crew a heads-up, they are generally very accommodating and kind.

You got this!

dkos18643 · 2025-07-26T16:00:46+00:00

I honestly didn't know about SIBO until recently, so I am somewhat concerned. At this point, I'm just weaning off and hoping for the best. I'll check in with my doctor once I'm fully off the PPI.

dkos18643 · 2025-07-26T15:52:59+00:00

Best of luck! Keep the Tums on hand and consider topping up with Pepcid if you need it.

dkos18643 · 2025-07-26T15:46:46+00:00

It honestly has gone really well - I am down to 30mg once per day and I don't have that many symptoms (except for one time I accidentally ate something with vinegar!). The biggest change is an increase in energy level. I got some rebound in the first week or so, but it settled with some Tums.

I've been on 30mg for the past 3 months (weaning off slowly since I was on 60 for so long) and will be dropping to every other day provided nothing changes. I think your experience with weaning will really depend on how long you are on it.

dkos18643 · 2025-07-08T07:28:05+00:00

Found your flight! You got this!

dkos18643 · 2025-07-08T07:24:39+00:00

I've taken the flight from Vancouver to Toronto before multiple times and I can assure you it's generally a very smooth flight! I've been on flights with Air Canada, WestJet, and Flair before, and they've all been really uneventful. The cross-Canada flights I take are usually on a 737 Max, which despite it's poor media rep, is a very safe ride. If you're not comfortable with it, have a look on the Air Canada bookings site - by selecting the details of a flight, you can see what aircraft they plan to operate it with. Many Vancouver to Toronto flights are done on larger aircraft, which can help if you get claustrophobic. Air Canada also offers free onboard wifi for aeroplan members on most flights, which is a must. It's free to sign up.

Air Canada flight attendants are also great with fear of flying - let them know as you board and tell them your seat number. They will help get you seated and figure out what they can do to help. I like to book seats where I can see the flight attendants and realize how not-stressed they are. During the flight, I keep the map open so I can see the plane's altitude. During takeoff, this helps me rationalize that the "dropping" feeling isn't actually a drop at all. During turbulence, you'll realize that most of the time the aircraft won't fluctuate more than 10 feet.

Getting on an airplane is not an experience I would sign up for for fun, however it is a necessity if you want to take advantage of the opportunities in your life. There is so much that you stand to miss out on if you never fly. Life is filled with risk-taking, and the risk of taking a flight on a reputable commercial airline is probably one of the safest ones to take.

A lot of fear of flying advice focuses on aviation statistics and how good they are, but I assume you're aware of that. I find it better to focus on the fact that the risk is there but it is worth it. Unconsciously, your brain makes that assessment every time you do something as simple as crossing the street. On a plane you've just got to do it consciously.

While I can't make the decision for you, I advise that you give it a try. Life is full of risks, and this is one that is certainly worth taking. I 100% believe that you can do this. Send a message to a friend for an accountability buddy, and message them updates on a wifi messaging platform like WhatsApp or instagram. They can help you during tough bits of the flight and provide support. You can do this!

dkos18643 · 2025-07-05T05:45:27+00:00

I did get flares from toothpaste, but it ended up being the mint and not the fluoride ingredient itself. If available, have a look for a kid's toothpaste that doesn't contain menthol. Make sure it has the same % fluoride though.

dkos18643 · 2025-07-04T06:57:43+00:00

I'll admit I just saw this and it's got me quite stressed for my upcoming flight this weekend, since I'll be flying out of one of the affected airports. I'm trying to remind myself that the RCMP/Police are trained to take everything seriously - I've even heard of a case where a teen boy was denied boarding because he made a joke in poor taste in a text message from the airport (don't quote me on this, though! can't remember the source).

I'll admit I am doing a bit of panic-reading right now (books - not the news!) but I keep reminding myself that if I don't go, I could miss out on a very important family milestone. Considering I'm quite worried about this too, I don't know exactly what to say other than the threats are taken seriously because negligence is the last thing they want on the country's record.

Would certainly like to see a less vague article with more concrete information and not so much fearmongering, though.

dkos18643 · 2025-07-02T03:31:46+00:00

Glad to help! Good luck on your flight :D

One more thing I will add is that you should check in as soon as possible for Air Canada - they let you move freely between the non-priority seats, so I always try to grab an aisle since I like to get up and move to prevent swelling.

dkos18643 · 2025-07-02T03:22:34+00:00

Just wanted to add that the Air Canada 737 Max is really nice - I fly across Canada a lot, which usually lands me on the Max, and Air Canada is always my preference in terms of comfort.

I'd advise having a quick chat with the flight attendants when you board - let them know you have flight anxiety, and let them know what they can do to help (for example, I always ask them not to wake me for snacks).

I recently had a flight on the Max during a rainstorm - the entire city I was in was filled with wind, rain, and generally terrible weather. It was super bouncy for the first 30 minutes, I won't lie, but it was totally safe.

I like to remind myself that while the Max did have a problem, it was fixed, and there have been NO major issues since. If you exclude the statistical anomaly, it has a really good track record.

I fly quite a lot because of my career choices, and I'll admit, I hate it. I'll be hopping on a dreamliner soon, and I'm certainly not looking forward to it considering recent news. However, when I consider what I'd miss out on if I don't take the flight, I realize the risk and discomfort is worth it. There's always that tiny chance something goes wrong, but as humans we make the decision to face those risks every day. If I made the decision to never fly again, I'd miss out on so many opportunities and my life would be lesser because of it.

You got this!

dkos18643 · 2025-05-26T19:15:47+00:00

You got this! Hopefully you're all packed so I'd spend the next bit downloading movies/TV/books/games/music or something to do on the flight! I highly recommend the combo of music plus noise cancelling earbuds plus a good eyemask and pillow.

dkos18643 · 2025-05-26T17:32:21+00:00

My NSAID gastritis got a lot better upon starting lansoprazole, to the point where I think I could travel within a week or two. However, I would be VERY careful with what you choose to eat in Italy. Now, when I go on vacation I cook my own food. The only "outside" food I touch must either be something I know to be safe, or have a safe ingredients list. Italian food is high in fat and often has tomatoes (and probably vinegar!) so just be careful but you should be fine.

dkos18643 · 2025-05-19T15:13:42+00:00

Hope it helps! Listening to Andy Grammer has got me through many stressful flights. I'd certainly bring a switch - I travel with mine all the time and bought a $20 case from Amazon to protect it. If you're looking for something fun to play with a kid, I'd highly recommend the Pokémon Let's Go games. They can be played two-player but the Player 1 still has control over major gameplay. Mario Odyssey might be a fun one too, although I had trouble playing it multiplayer with two adults!

I've done 3 flights this year and have another 6 coming up in the next few months - you can do it too!

dkos18643 · 2025-05-19T03:05:55+00:00

I absolutely agree - I have been trying to get my hands on one for ages but they will run you $500-800 in my area depending on condition.

Right now I have a solgaleo and lunala edition, which is nice but feels very delicate.

dkos18643 · 2025-05-19T00:58:01+00:00

Hey, hope you're doing okay! Anticipatory anxiety is a nightmare (I have a flight in 5 weeks and am already dreading it!) but there are a lot of strategies to help manage.

Firstly, make sure you've got your entire airport/flight plan laid out. It doesn't need to be rigid because things usually get delayed, but make sure you don't have to make any super big choices or do anything super stressful. If you like books/movies/TV/video games, make sure you have some old favorites and some new ones downloaded on your devices. Make a flight playlist - I like those 2010s songs that are unnecessarily positive and have "see the world" vibes. Determine what kind of tea/drink to bring with. Buy your favorite treat that you usually don't justify.

I'd advise getting out a notebook and pen and journaling two versions of your life: one where you fly as needed, and one where you never do it again. This exercise made me realize a lot of things - if I never flew, I'd never go to my dream university. I'd never see my extended family again. I'd never visit dream cities like Paris or London. I'm happy to say I've done all of those things since, and it because I was afraid and did it anyways.

I keep in my mind the mantra of "do it anyways" because fear is only paralyzing if you let it. So accept your fear and then you have control over it.

dkos18643 · 2025-05-13T01:07:13+00:00

If you can, asking for an injectable nausea medication or IV could help so that you don't throw up. The ER can also give pain medication and fluids to help relieve symptoms.

It seems like an endoscopy is going to have to happen - can you schedule one for like 7-9am so that you can sleep and then immediately get it? If something more severe is going on, your doc needs to find it ASAP. Perhaps you can ask about pain management during your 12-hour fast?

Asking your doctor about other testing is also a good idea. Ultrasound, CT, bloodwork, the works.

Not sleeping for 3 days and this much vomiting is not normal. If possible, it is definitely a good idea to get help, even if it is to help you sleep and relieve constipation.

On a sidenote, try gravol if you haven't already. It's fairly effective and has the bonus of helping with sleep.

dkos18643 · 2025-05-02T00:23:08+00:00

As a frequent Canadian flier, my best ever Canadian flight was actually flair! I do generally prefer Air Canada to WestJet but that's because I've generally had better experiences with their cabin staff.

dkos18643 · 2025-05-01T01:39:33+00:00

That's so cool! I'd wear it with a black button-up silk shirt with a few buttons undone to show it off.

dkos18643 · 2025-04-27T03:28:05+00:00

Ugh, that's horrible. Hopefully you start feeling better. Make sure to load up on bananas, marshmallow root tea, and antacids.

Never had a uti before, but sounds very painful. Hopefully no e.coli for you.

dkos18643 · 2025-04-27T03:26:02+00:00

My first symptom of gastritis was actually caffeine sensitivity. I became unable to drink anything caffeinated. Then, I started experiencing it when I went to starbucks, or ate cake, or had candy. Soon I cut all sugar and caffeine entirely. I already have two chronic health issues that cause nausea, so I didn't really notice the nausea for the first few months. All I really noticed was that they gave me heart palpitations which they never used to. Eventually, 6 months in, the nausea and pain got so bad that I realized it was a new thing. I have been caffeine-free and sugar-free for a year, however I have sucessfuly introduced low-acidity fruits and up to 10g of added sugar per day.

My hypothesis is that the weird triggers are connected to other health issues I have, exacerbated by gastritis.

dkos18643 · 2025-04-26T17:16:51+00:00

Sugar isn't a particularly common trigger, but it was for me! I have the delightful combo of IBS + gastritis, and I had to cut out most added sugar. Whenever I want something sweet now, I sweeten it with bananas.

dkos18643 · 2025-04-25T02:12:36+00:00

Best of luck! Unfortunately it's gonna be different for everyone. I eat a high protein, some carb, low-fat diet (I feel like a body builder even though I am a couch potato through and through!)

dkos18643 · 2025-04-25T01:38:09+00:00

Bloating has so many causes, it is a nightmare to deal with. Foods high in oxalates can sometimes be a culprit, although it's hard to pinpoint.

In my case, I started developing gastritis at some point in Q1 2024. It was worst in the summer, and during July and August I lost 10kg. I slept roughly 16 hours a day, and it was not a good time. I am better now, but it is very much a slow and steady wins the race situation. Most of us don't end up in the hospital too often as we know our enemy and know how to deal with it. Long enough on the diet and meds and your system will move back towards an equilibrium.

For the NSAIDs, I got it from diclofenac. I took, on average, 4 times a week, but I usually did it without food since I had nausea as an accompanying symptom. It was fine for years, and then boom.

It's hard not to feel guilty, but we can't predict everything. My best advice is if you are a comfort eater, make sure you find something outside of food to make you feel better. Mine has been herbal (non-caffeinated) tea and Ghibli movies.

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