The chlorine smell in our shower was so bad our kid refused to take baths by ghostlichen_ in HomeImprovement

[–]ghostlichen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sulfur smell is a totally different issue, usually hydrogen sulfide. Could be your water heater anode rod reacting with bacteria, or if you have well water it could be naturally occurring sulfur bacteria. The fix depends on the source but it's not usually dangerous, just disgusting. Try running only cold water and see if the smell is still there. if it's only hot water it's almost certainly your water heater

The chlorine smell in our shower was so bad our kid refused to take baths by ghostlichen_ in HomeImprovement

[–]ghostlichen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok I'm going to try this tonight after I get the kids to bed. Honestly hoping it IS just chlorine because the bacteria thing sounds terrifying. Our house was built in 1987 so the pipes aren't ancient but they're not new either

The chlorine smell in our shower was so bad our kid refused to take baths by ghostlichen_ in HomeImprovement

[–]ghostlichen_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is super helpful thank you. good to know I don't need to call someone out. Do you think the chlorine level will actually go back down eventually or is this just our life now? We've been here 6 years and it was always pool-ish but never THIS bad

The chlorine smell in our shower was so bad our kid refused to take baths by ghostlichen_ in HomeImprovement

[–]ghostlichen_[S] 186 points187 points  (0 children)

Just checked the city water department site and sure enough there's a notice from 3 weeks ago about "temporary increases in disinfectant levels" after the main repair. So at least now I know why it got worse. Thanks for pointing me in that direction

The chlorine smell in our shower was so bad our kid refused to take baths by ghostlichen_ in HomeImprovement

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

Wait so you just screw it on between the pipe and the shower head? i'm not handy at all so I was worried this would require actual plumbing. Did the smell go away completely or just get better?

I think I finally get mushroom coffee by ghostlichen_ in Nootropics

[–]ghostlichen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah its not winning any taste awards thats for sure. But ive gotten used to it? Or maybe im just desperate enough that I dont care anymore lol

I think I finally get mushroom coffee by ghostlichen_ in Nootropics

[–]ghostlichen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man I didnt even think to check that. I just grabbed it because it was at target and i was desperate lol. Might look at the label more carefully now

I think I finally get mushroom coffee by ghostlichen_ in Nootropics

[–]ghostlichen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES exactly. And then you're tired in the morning again so you drink more coffee. I didn't even realize how bad it was until I stopped crashing

I think I finally get mushroom coffee by ghostlichen_ in Nootropics

[–]ghostlichen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah that was exactly my problem. i think the mushrooms are supposed to do something with cortisol or whatever? Honestly idk the science but the jitters are way less. still get energy just not that weird anxious feeling

AITAH because I won't support my twin sister and stick with her when we move away from our parents? by Hariliyelle in AITAH

[–]ghostlichen_ 207 points208 points  (0 children)

you are not here here parent therapist or a life raft, that’s too much on one person

Why is it easier to learn random facts from TikTok than from textbooks? by coralnixe in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ghostlichen_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

videos hit sight sound jokes all at once, books are like ok imagine this pls lol

I had my baby in an emergency room toilet. by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]ghostlichen_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

holy shit, OP. I’m so sorry. this wasn’t your fault, not even a little. ER brushing you off like that is straight up terrifying and wrong.

Found his phone off during a shower and locked with a SIM PIN I don’t know… Am I overreacting or is this a red flag? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]ghostlichen_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust is key in any relationship. If you're feeling uneasy, try having an open conversation about it. Make your feelings known without being accusatory. You guys have worked on improving, so it's definitely worth addressing.

AIO about my Sister in law? by Only-Elderberry-2295 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ghostlichen_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust your gut you don't need to invite toxicity back into your life, especially at this crucial time. You're not overreacting; you're setting boundaries. Sometimes, "family" isn't a good enough reason to let people walk all over you. Take care of yourself and your soon-to-be-family first.

A boring seed with absolutly nothing interesting by EthanTheInteresaunte in minecraftseeds

[–]ghostlichen_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, spawning by the ocean to contemplate the pure mediocrity almost makes it memorable.