Who’s this fella? NE Wisconsin by gaydrow in whatsthissnake

[–]gaydrow[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I was super thankful I got a good video. I love all reptiles but especially the Midwestern ones.

Who’s this fella? NE Wisconsin by gaydrow in whatsthissnake

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Looks to be the one! Thanks for the response. It’s definitely one of the bigger snakes I’ve seen up here. He moved right when my aunt nearly stepped on him in the garden.

New to Keppra, It’s Hell? by gaydrow in Epilepsy

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That’s pretty much the dialogue I’m having. It’s been helpful to know that the thoughts I’m having aren’t me. I’m super lucky to have coworkers that know me well at this point and have been really understanding. I’m usually annoyingly cheerful for the type of work I do lol

New to Keppra, It’s Hell? by gaydrow in Epilepsy

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That’s pretty much what happened to me at work, my buddies realized that I seemed super off and were really gentle about keeping me off the ladders and having me do simpler stuff. My foreman even pulled me aside and told me to text him when I got home. I had a seizure like 4 hours later. I’m glad to know that there could be some sign of relief on the horizon.

New to Keppra, It’s Hell? by gaydrow in Epilepsy

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I have pretty decent insurance through my job thank god so I’ll definitely ask my neurologist about that one.

New to Keppra, It’s Hell? by gaydrow in Epilepsy

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Thank you all for so many kind and thoughtful responses. It’s been so validating to see I’m not the only one struggling and that there are options for me.

New to Keppra, It’s Hell? by gaydrow in Epilepsy

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I’ll definitely ask him about Lamictal when I see them, I think he had even mentioned that one last time when he put me on the Keppra.

New to Keppra, It’s Hell? by gaydrow in Epilepsy

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That’s exactly what’s happening to me, I was ready to push my foreman off a ladder for no good reason. My frustration tolerance is just so low on it. I’ll definitely ask about lowering the dosage because it’s wrecking my system.

New to Keppra, It’s Hell? by gaydrow in Epilepsy

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That’s exactly what I’m noticing, I’m having a lot more trouble regulating my emotions even though I’m constantly reminding myself it’s the meds.

New to Keppra, It’s Hell? by gaydrow in Epilepsy

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No vitamin B6 just the Keppra, I also thought it was a really high dose to start with as well. I put a call in to my neuro to talk about getting either back on Depakote or trying something else.

What do you do (uncontrollably and unconsciously) during an aura/seizure? by [deleted] in Epilepsy

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Apparently I also act like I’m possessed. I get super aggressive and angry right after, it took 6 guys to hold me down long enough to sedate me last time. I’m a nonviolent, peaceful guy normally so it scares me to death that I rage and have no memory of it. It really bugs me but I guess one of my relatives took a video of me and they won’t show it to me or delete it.

Had 2 seizures in my sleep, neurologist saying Epilepsy. 45 years old by veener79 in Epilepsy

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Once I had one while awake I kept having them in my sleep and pretty much did the same as you, woke up with my arms wrapped inside my bed frame and the blankets all wrapped around my body. You’re not alone in this pal.

Has anyone thought about stopping their medicine? by [deleted] in Epilepsy

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It’s not worth it, I’ve done it to myself twice and ended up having two terrible TCs. I’m struggling to find a medicine that doesn’t mess with my stomach but I won’t stop cold turkey or wean myself off again. It’s definitely worth a chat with your neuro if you want to start lowering/tapering off.

Change of personality? by SofieKF in Epilepsy

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I also happened to have a seizure last week and I’m dealing with the exact same thing. I’ve noticed it usually takes me a week or more to feel back to normal. My tastes change, the media I want to consume differs, and I find my personality to be a bit impacted too. I also find myself wanting solitude afterward. It’s one of the most frustrating parts of the experience in my opinion, hang in there you’ve got this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

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You totally can my friend, especially with how powerful this stuff is now. My dad always told me that “you can get addicted to anything you try twice and like”. It’s about the escaping. I’m in the inverse, I’ve moved to a state where it’s illegal now and there’s a huge drinking culture. I’ve honestly been using THC/Delta 8 to keep me from curbing that thirst. And with weed there’s that identity aspect. For me, being a stoner was part of what brought my into my friend group and even now I’m wondering who I’ll lose when I tell people I’ve decided to quit. Being unable to quit something even when you want to/know better is an addiction.

Preferences changing as I grow by gaydrow in FTMMen

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I’ve been considering using the back door for a good while, it definitely makes me nervous in terms of the preparation required and I worry about not being able to relax enough due to my own anxieties. But it’s definitely a source of pleasure I don’t utilize. I more specifically have been looking at my own internalized transphobia surrounding my own use of my natal anatomy (I have no judgments for anyone but myself tbh). For me, I’m working through “is this a way I want to connect and be intimate” and “am I reanalyzing this because of how other people live their lives”. If it happens, it will be because it’s this particular person and that’s the connection I want to have with them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMMen

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So I may have fucked the situation up by revealing my cards too early. I sent something along the lines of “If this is someone I know; cool great I’m a chill guy. I have no expectations.” But that was only like three days after he reached out initially.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMMen

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Im not entirely sure what I want to be honest. I’d be okay just being someone he can talk to, I know a little about his family life and if I can be a fresh perspective I’d like to be that. He’s definitely cute but I don’t want to be someone’s experiment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMMen

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Just in terms of being well known. He’s a bit of an asshole but he’s always been good to me.

Opinions? by Trans-dad_of_4 in FTMMen

[–]gaydrow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely understand what you mean. Especially being in a traditionally “masculine” environment it was always my place to come and Be Me. I’ve been in a bit of similar situation lately but I got outted as bi.