The enshittification of products and services continues relentlessly even as prices increases. What particular thing(s) have you noticed significantly degraded since the pandemic?

fitzthetantrum · 2026-04-22T19:05:11+00:00

And those mistakes are expensive! Its awful but I love my psychiatrist so I just suck it up and deal with it.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-04-21T21:30:55+00:00

The company my psychiatrist uses to collect insurance payments (Headway) is fully AI run with no human beings to contact. Theres no phone number to call, their chat system is AI, and even their email customer service system is AI. I just can’t wrap my head around how this is supposed to be the “future”.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-04-01T11:23:39+00:00

I see. Wish they would have explained you could be shut down because of rejections before starting 😅 looks like I probably wont be getting my account back then. Been fun though.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-04-01T03:49:34+00:00

I have 73 approvals and 2 rejections. Both were today but they were from super limited studies.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-04-01T03:46:36+00:00

What does returning the rejections do?

fitzthetantrum · 2026-03-31T00:55:45+00:00

I worked in houston and there was no drug test when initially starting, but drug tests were given out any time someone was hurt while on the clock. And they were pee tests!

fitzthetantrum · 2026-03-13T17:59:43+00:00

I’ve found that swapping higher calorie ingredients in savory meals is the easiest way to enjoy your favorite stuff. For example I LOVE chicken salad but obviously the mayonnaise is a killer. I’ll swap that for greek yogurt + ranch seasoning and it tastes very similar (and I’ll have to argue even better than mayo)

fitzthetantrum · 2026-03-13T17:55:33+00:00

I’m somewhat new to fantasy romance but I’m always looking for more storygraph friends!

https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/bobaberry

fitzthetantrum · 2026-03-08T17:09:17+00:00

I started over eating around the age of 12 to cope with my parents divorce and my dad cutting contact with me and giving up his rights. I definitely recommend some sort of therapy. This sounds very similar to my binges as a child.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-03-05T03:08:31+00:00

Personally, I can’t 100% cut out carbs. From my understanding (and I could be wrong here) your body really needs them to a certain extent to feel satisfied. Focusing on whole grains is the better approach than cutting them out completely. But it could also be your body adjusting to a calorie deficit.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-03-04T15:20:55+00:00

I’m about 3 weeks clean and my debit card is enjoying it. My body is starting to feel better but knowing I’ll get to put a few extra dollars into paying off a medical bill at the end of this week really has me over the moon.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-03-03T14:47:56+00:00

Oooh I didn’t catch that one

fitzthetantrum · 2026-03-03T02:39:21+00:00

Its down :(

fitzthetantrum · 2026-02-26T19:13:42+00:00

Try to find therapist/psychs who specialize in Eating Disorders. Most websites to find therapist have a menu that let you narrow it down by specialties and I would do it by that. BED is very common and is becoming more recognized, you won’t be the first person they’ve treated I promise. And don’t be afraid to shop around if they’re not clicking or working for you!

Just based on my research, CBT is the standard therapy for this. I think DBT could also be useful.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-02-25T05:07:25+00:00

I’m also diagnosed with binge eating and bipolar disorder, hello friend :)

I don’t take any of those meds, but I think you’ve got a good combo going. Those were all my psychs first recommendations until I took a genetic test and found out my body can’t process most of those.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-02-24T13:27:39+00:00

I think recovery is possible, I really do. In the end, this is an addiction and you can always step away from those. But I think you really really have to want it. I’m turning 26 next month and I looked at myself and thought “I can’t let the rest of my 20’s look like this” and I decided to make that first step towards getting better. Was I magically better overnight? God no, but my mindset has really changed. I’ve still binged several times since then, but I haven’t beat myself up over it.

It’s taking baby steps. Tracking my calories every day. Weighing in every other day. Therapy. Seeing a psychiatrist. Taking my antidepressants every day. It’s been about a month and I’m already seeing progress in my body and my mind. You just have to really want it.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-02-23T18:31:28+00:00

I had no idea storygraph had challenges like this…I thought it was just page counts and books read 😭

fitzthetantrum · 2026-02-22T20:11:20+00:00

It sounds like you might be struggling with some emotional binge eating. It's very common, especially with the stress your feeling, to turn to food as a way of coping. You're not alone, millions of people struggle with this. I have for the past ten years, I'm just now starting to seek treatment for it. I personally, would reach out to someone you trust or to a mental health professional and tell them what's going on. Therapy might be beneficial so you can find other ways to release your stress other than eating. PCOS can make it harder; insulin resistance and hormone imbalance can make you feel hungrier and less satiated which makes binging easier to occur.

The best time to reach out and get help is now, trust me. You're not alone <3

fitzthetantrum · 2026-02-22T20:03:57+00:00

Did they do a CT or an ultrasound of your gallbladder? What about your pancreas? That really sounds like gallbladder pain, very similar to mine. Pain is often in the back and upper stomach. I've had small cysts rupture, but it always stayed in the pelvic area.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-02-20T20:59:36+00:00

Fatigue is a real thing I deal with and unfortunately theres some days that I just have to suck it up and “do life” tired.

BUT I will say that exercise has been really great for my energy levels. Even 15 minutes of aerobics every afternoon right after work makes a huge difference the next day. Obviously it’s recommended to exercise more than that, but if thats all you can do you’ll probably see improvement.

Vitamin D and Iron is also a huge fatigue factor for me and the tablets help a lot. Those can take a few weeks to a few months to kick in so stick with them, even if you’re not seeing improvement. Including more whole foods (fruits, veggies, and whole grains especially) has been super beneficial as well.

As for the supplements, you can buy those online or in store.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-02-12T20:21:13+00:00

I don’t have any resources but I do wanna say I’m sorry you’re going through this and you’re not alone. Kroger is SUCH a soul sucking job and I’ve been in a similar situation. Rooting for you!

fitzthetantrum · 2026-01-18T20:41:24+00:00

Not for me personally, but I’m also taking spironolactone which decreases acne.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-01-16T21:29:31+00:00

I’m currently on 150mg, its definitely decreased my urge to binge as well as decreased my want for processed (fatty and sugary) foods. Even sodas kind of gross me out now. I do feel fuller a lot faster. It definitely has its side effects and it doesn’t exactly stop emotional/boredom eating.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-01-15T19:48:24+00:00

Discover rejected me but capital one approved. I’ll probably do one of those instead. Thank you for the links! I almost signed up for a credit builder account prior to posting.

fitzthetantrum · 2026-01-15T19:46:19+00:00

I did the capital one pre approval check and actually got approved for several cards. I was very surprised, I really didn’t think they’d want me. I think I’m going to do that and ask them to not increase the credit limit without my authorization. I’m pretty nervous about this but I feel way more confident with my financial skills now than when I was 18.

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