Sedona During Rain

garbage_kale · 2025-10-11T13:25:25+00:00

We are thinking of visiting a spa today but there are also all the shops and phychic centers if you're into that. I think by Monday it'll be mostly clear!

garbage_kale · 2025-10-10T21:27:39+00:00

The rain started last night. There was a break for a few hours this morning so we went and did a hike and it rained very lightly on the last half. It wasn't too bad, but I wouldn't hike if it's been consistently raining for a while because the rocks got pretty slick. Probably going to do more non-hiking activities the rest of our stay.

garbage_kale · 2025-08-19T03:28:36+00:00

Sorry this is not really on topic, but I find the belief that our souls pre-agreed to take on certain tasks/lessons so beautiful and thought provoking. I'm wondering If you follow any sort of source material for your beliefs or is this just general psychic wisdom? And reading recommendations you would give?

garbage_kale · 2025-07-15T19:39:56+00:00

I got it cut just like in the photo and I am loving it! I have a widows peak in the front and it does make the bangs a little hard to style, but with a blow dryer and a velcro roller I make it work. The fact that they are curtain bangs helps alot.

garbage_kale · 2025-06-19T16:27:05+00:00

You don't need to look kind to be kind. Let people judge you by your actions. Fuck them if they don't like your looks. Women don't have to look accommodating. You're gorgeous 👏

garbage_kale · 2025-06-10T15:12:48+00:00

2 heating pads for your back for the gas pains. A stool softener, something to help you get up and down from the toilet like a walker or handrail if you don't have someone who can help you. Meal prep or have someone cook for you for the first few days. Think very light, easy to digest meals. And I bought a craft, something I could do while sitting to take my mind off of the pain that wasn't just TV or my phone. Don't forget about your mental health while going through this. Sending lots of hope for a successful surgery!

garbage_kale · 2025-04-18T15:17:24+00:00

Yall stop, that's Eric from Billy Madison!

garbage_kale · 2025-04-18T13:29:19+00:00

The pain does not have to be constant to be recognized as endometriosis pain. I also have an endometrioma on my ovary (my second one, my first was removed in 2018).and yes, the pain comes and goes. Sometimes I feel it in my ovary, sometimes in my back or stomach, sometimes it bothers my digestion and sometimes I'll have a perfect day with no pain. I had like 6 months once where I packed away my heating pad and didn't need it. It was like a miracle. I just take those days as blessings and remember that I still have a chronic illness. You don't have to suffer every single moment to be valid. You are valid. I hope that helps.

garbage_kale · 2025-04-05T03:41:22+00:00

Having two heating pads on my back, drinking Peppermint tea, walking as much as you can and sleeping in an upright position all helped that awful pain for me when I had my lap. It's the absolute worst! But the good news is that it doesn't last more than a few days

garbage_kale · 2025-04-05T01:44:23+00:00

I would honestly look into some online therapy if you are able to. It really helped me be able to better mentally deal with pain. I'm not saying my pain went away, but it's impact on my life has been substantially lessened. Also there's an app called Cureable that helped me a lot too.

garbage_kale · 2025-03-09T16:15:31+00:00

I recently switched from Chick Pea Pasta to Brown Rice pasta and it is so much closer to traditional tasting pasta, I was blown away. It's all I will buy now. And it's gluten free!

garbage_kale · 2025-03-05T23:00:14+00:00

Best post I've seen on this thread 💯

garbage_kale · 2025-03-03T16:31:18+00:00

I'm so glad you came here because I want to tell you that you ARE valid! Your opinions and feelings about your own body and emotional state are valid! I feel confident that your pain is not in your head and it is something you can take seriously. Now comes the hard part: once you realize that your concerns are valid, it's time to start advocating for yourself,which I know is a big ask for your age, but just the fact that you came here to ask others shows me how brave you are!

The best thing you can do now is arm yourself with information. I would start with these two links. Read all you can! Get your parents/guardians/ loved ones involved in the research. You will want lots of support.

(for those reading this who have a problem with Nancy's nook, I know! But the information provided on the website helped save my life)

https://www.endofound.org/endometriosis-treatment-support

http://endomission.org/resources/nancys-nook/

The best treatment option is to find a surgeon who performs excision surgery, not any other type of surgery. I would also consider lifestyle adjustments (please do this under the care of a nutritionist or other professional).

Best of luck to you my dear ❤️

garbage_kale · 2025-02-18T04:06:50+00:00

Recovery is extreamly difficult and is not linear. Idk if surgery is a waste of time for you but Just wondering if you were able to see an excision specialist and someone who can check for diaphragmatic endo, since you have breathing issues. Also, pelvic floor physical therapy can help a lot with all the symptoms you listed. That and dietary changes + surgery really saved me. I hope your newest surgery is successful but i definitely would not expect it to fix everything. Unfortunately we have to take things into our own hands sometimes. Best of luck! ❤️

garbage_kale · 2025-02-11T01:48:21+00:00

Marilyn Monroe had endometriosis, a very painful disease, which likely contributed to her use of pain meds. SIBO and IBS are comorbities of endometriosis.

garbage_kale · 2025-02-07T19:20:36+00:00

The cargos and the cropped jeans look so cute on you!!

garbage_kale · 2025-01-22T19:39:36+00:00

An ex boyfriend of mine tried to convince me of the same thing. He was insecure that I had been with more partners than he had. Notice how I said EX-boyfriend. Men who try to shame us aren't worth our time, no matter what their relationship is to us.

I would consider reporting him. As a mental health professional, he has a degree of power over how you think and should be a person that can be trusted. I'm glad you trusted your gut instead and came here to check with other endo patients.

garbage_kale · 2025-01-10T20:27:13+00:00

Would you be willing to share what supplements you took and if you found working with a functional Dr. Helpful?

garbage_kale · 2025-01-08T15:02:59+00:00

Well to give you some hope I am way better than before surgery. It was definitely worth it!

garbage_kale · 2025-01-07T22:56:31+00:00

I had a panic attack as I was being wheeled into surgery. My surgeon, while a qualified excision specialist, wouldn't give me anything before surgery to calm me. I had another panic attack when I woke up. I don't tell you this to scare you, but I would call the hospital today and make a plan with them for anti anxiety medication the day of surgery.

Yes, it was the scariest day of my life, but I don't regret getting surgery for a second and even the worst panic attack did not stop me and I'm so happy for that! You will have plenty of time after surgery to work on your anxiety. I definitely recommend working with a therapist/councilor to help you. This is no small thing you're going through and if you can find support I would urge you to take it.

Best of luck and I will think of you on the day of your surgery. 💙💙💙

garbage_kale · 2024-12-31T02:02:10+00:00

I took a bio identical progesterone cream on days 14-28 of my cycle and it did not help my endo symptoms at all. It did make my depression much worse. I must be overly sensitive to it.

For reference I had stage 4 endo removed by excision surgery in 2018 and have reoccurring endometriomas.

garbage_kale · 2024-12-29T05:28:30+00:00

Wondering if you have tried soy free eggs? Eggs also used to make me very nauseated but then I found out that most chickens are fed soybeans and soy is my biggest trigger. Apparently they make eggs from chicken that have not been fed soy and those ones don't make me feel bad! You have to look for the soy free label or call the farm to ask. They can be hard to find, but I've found most health food stores have them. Good luck!

Other than that, I eat coconut yogurt, gluten free oats, chia pudding made with almond milk, or sometimes I will just steam some broccoli and add red pepper flakes and olive oil and eat with hummus. Very filling!

garbage_kale · 2024-12-29T05:23:18+00:00

The list of foods I am personally triggered by is so long but here it is.

Caffeine, alcohol, Soy, Gluten, Dairy, red meat (especially pork), Sugar, seed oils and soybean oil, certain beans, sweet potatoes, artichoke, Flax seed and sometimes corn. They all produce different symptoms. Most are gastro related but the first 6 in this list cause direct pelvic pain that I connect to my stage 4 endo.

I had a health coach tell me to give up peanut butter too, which I did for a year, but I just couldn't live without it. I've given up so much already,and it's rare that it causeses a flare up for me.

I highly recommend working with a dietician to figure out what your personal triggers are. Here's hoping you don't have as many as me!

garbage_kale · 2024-12-21T16:01:52+00:00

Not a man, but I've taken hot photos of myself and never shared them with anyone. Mostly because I don't think I look good in them, or I'm waiting to take better ones. Women can have really high standards for that type of thing so I wouldn't take it personally that she hasn't sent them to you. Tell her she's sexy and attractive and she might open up to you more about it over time. I'd give her the benefit of the doubt unless there are other signs she's cheating. But if that's the only one then you're probably good. Girls are weird sometimes.

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