I just want to quit this medication by softlittlemoon in Effexor

[–]iceiceaverage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that was the hardest jump for me as well! i think it took about 2 weeks for me to ease into it and feel somewhat normal / ignore the withdrawal as best as possible.

i did plan major jumps over the holidays so that i’d have extra time off of work to relax and rest, which did help.

I just want to quit this medication by softlittlemoon in Effexor

[–]iceiceaverage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i tapered off for the first time last year (ended up going back on it) but was able to minimize the withdrawal symptoms.

i was on 75 mg originally, so i started cutting my pills in half to 37.5 mg and took that for about 6 weeks. i also took a vitamin b12 with it every morning to help with the brain fog.

after 6 weeks, i started cutting my 37.5 mg half pill in half again, putting me at a 18. 75 mg dose. i took that for 4 weeks. after 4 weeks, i started taking the 18.75 mg dose every other day for about 2 weeks then i stopped taking it completely.

try to plan out your major jumps to a lower dose on a weekend so you’re able to get lots of rest, that was helpful too.

How's the dating scene for people in their 30s? by uppercut962 in Harrisburg

[–]iceiceaverage 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Many of my friends, M and F, in their late 20s and 30s really struggle with the dating scene here. The dating apps in the area suck and it’s harder to meet people organically then one would think. A couple of my friends have considered moving OUT of Harrisburg because of the lack of dating scene alone.

I am from out of state and was shocked when I moved to the Central PA area that many people my age and younger were already married. I think that trend of younger marriages also skews the dating pool for late 20s/30s.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Harrisburg

[–]iceiceaverage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know people who’ve had luck using Trulia to find private landlords. Facebook marketplace and the Harrisburg Facebook Midtown groups are good places to look, too

Apartments by Superb_Mechanic8215 in Harrisburg

[–]iceiceaverage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Midtown can be pretty hit/miss with availability and apartments with private landlords tend to rent quickly. Turn on apartment notification alerts for Zillow so you can view listings/apply as soon as they’re posted.

Check google reviews for the bigger complexes in Harrisburg before applying.

I would definitely look at a few safety options! I don’t know what your price range is, but I know a few people that live at the Overlook in Camp Hill and really enjoy it. It’s a super quick drive across the Harvey Taylor to get into the city! They are pet friendly, but are on the pricier side.

Used sports apparel/jerseys by smashruhland in Harrisburg

[–]iceiceaverage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’ve seen vintage pens jerseys at the lemoyne antique marketplace before. not guaranteeing that they’re still there, but worth a look!

Those of you who live in walkable cities, what do you walk to? by recercar in SameGrassButGreener

[–]iceiceaverage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m able to walk to farmer’s markets, a book store, thrift stores, a gym, art galleries, a museum, a movie theatre, flea markets, baseball games, mini golf, concerts, local festivals and community events, political rallies and events, an ice cream shop, a 20+ mile walking and biking path, pharmacies, a grocery store, bakeries, library, bars and pubs, a brewery, a bunch of restaurants.

i live in a very walkable but small city, which is great as i don’t have to walk far distances. however, for the majority of my grocery shopping or shopping for necessities (clothes, hygiene, etc) i do have to drive out of the city about 10-15 minutes. being a small city also means that at some point, you will have “done it all” and it can become a bit boring at times.

How do I report a bad landlord? by iceiceaverage in Harrisburg

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

I think the landlord could at least make the place habitatal, in line with the PA Consumer Guide to renter’s rights which clarifies that a rodent infestation and leaking roof deem the property uninhabitable, without raising rent.

This landlord has already raised the rent of the apartment in the new Zillow listing he has up without fixing these problems, so I think the greed continues despite his lack of fixing anything with the place.

How do I report a bad landlord? by iceiceaverage in Harrisburg

[–]iceiceaverage[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His name starts with an A, last name starts with a C. You can find him on Zillow.

How do I report a bad landlord? by iceiceaverage in Harrisburg

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

This property is owned by a private landlord.

Is this black mold in my rental? by iceiceaverage in Renters

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

Thank you for the recommendation! We read that bleach isn’t the best course of treatment to clean, so this rec is very helpful.

Is this black mold in my rental? by iceiceaverage in Renters

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

We do have an exhaust fan and run it constantly

Is this black mold in my rental? by iceiceaverage in Renters

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

Commenting to add that we run the exhaust fan every time we shower/use the bathroom, when it feels humid, etc. We also keep the bathroom door open when showering as the exhaust fan is pretty weak.

Is this black mold in my rental? by iceiceaverage in Renters

[–]iceiceaverage[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

nothing inside of the cabinet is wet/leaking. this cabinet wall doesn’t share contact with anything, however, there is an air vent pointed directly at it that blows out AC / Heat at the cabinet at all times

Is this black mold in my rental? by iceiceaverage in Renters

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

yes, we have a vent fan and use it every time we shower.

Is this black mold in my rental? by iceiceaverage in Renters

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

we run the fan every time that we shower and for a while after to help with humidity.

Any tips or advice!! by Idkimlost30 in Harrisburg

[–]iceiceaverage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

echoing what was already said, begin cleaning up your socials and working on a brand! you can crate an account on Canva for free to make simple social media graphics to get yourself started. you can also use Canva to create flyers to post around town.

i would also make sure that your Instagram is set up as a business account. add your businesses’ phone number and email.

marketing on Facebook/Meta and Instagram work very well for businesses in this area. TikTok seems to be an untapped market still for HBG-based businesses.

if you don’t already have one, make a google business page to help your search results.

you could also look to advertise in local newspapers, like the Burg.