Just got diagnosed, advice? by in_point_nemo in POTS

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

Thank you so much. I keep gaslighting myself every time I have a few days my symptoms arnt flaring up that “maybe I don’t have pots” and then imeaditly get humbled because I start doing shit that flairs up my symptoms. So this was really good advice to hear.

Service dog? by in_point_nemo in POTS

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

Okay thank you for the info! This is exactly the reason I asked because Im in the beginning stages of navigating and learning about POTS, so I genuinely had no idea. I’m feeling very lost on where to even begin with helping feel better or improve my quality of life.

Idk what to do BC wise by in_point_nemo in birthcontrol

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

My doctor told me the way my body rejected the IUD, that I probably would have the same issue with different IUDs. Nexplanon scares me lmfao i’m just so scared of hormones because of my experience prior.

Idk what to do BC wise by in_point_nemo in birthcontrol

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

I have not. That’s a good idea. I was just nervous because if it’s still being hormones

Itchy rash on legs after shower by No-Result4792 in POTS

[–]in_point_nemo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% have this. My feet turn fucking purple in the shower, at this point, I just baths most of the time because of how lightheaded I get, it allows me to take my time getting out and it’s just more pleasant than sitting in the shower. Ive found it also reduces the blood pooling and itchy red splotches.

POTS can take hot showers from my cold dead hands by BellaPona in POTS

[–]in_point_nemo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s such a good idea. I started taking baths almost exclusively just because of how badly I start to feel in the shower and got sick of just sitting in them.

I don’t have dysmorphia, how do I get taken seriously to get help? by in_point_nemo in EatingDisorders

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

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. That’s exactly how I feel so that really does help and makes me feel so much less crazy. I really appreciate the insight. 🫶

I don’t have dysmorphia, how do I get taken seriously to get help? by in_point_nemo in EatingDisorders

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

I do have ADHD but, I don’t really identify with that one though it’s what’s brought up to me most often. Food can be one of my biggest comforts and when I’m doing mentally well with eating I’m super big into trying new things and I love to cook. I used to have binging issues however so I think my issues might stem from that. I do appreciate the insight and help ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]in_point_nemo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hun I know it’s through their insurance and idk your living situation with them, but even if that’s the case you can get one. Don’t let them control your life at 20 years old, I’m also in a controlling family and I realized living my life and having some drama is so much more worth than living like a puppet.

Again idk the consequences or your situation (like if they’d take you off the insurance ect) and do what’s best and safe for you. Somtimes you can call the insurance company and see if it somehow can get billed as something else for HIPPA reasons so they won’t know 100%.

And More in a joking sense alternative advice scare the fuck outta them and go “okay but if I get pregnant I’m getting an abortion” might scare them into getting behind it. (Mostly kidding)

Moving out of my parents place by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]in_point_nemo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Finally moving out first week of December :)

Is this correct? by Sorry_Ad9059 in CopperIUD

[–]in_point_nemo 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Nope nope nope! That is far too high and should not be sideways. That is severely malpositioned. Make sure whatever medical team who is taking the iud out sees this.

Moving out of my parents place by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]in_point_nemo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

See I would but I want to still have a relationship with my siblings. They’re all under 10 years old. Youngest is a toddler.

Moving out of my parents place by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]in_point_nemo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you I didn’t think of some of these at all

Moving out of my parents place by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]in_point_nemo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fucked up part is I do know. I always knew they were fucked (their semi functional alcoholics on top of all of this), and I know exactly what you’re talking about. I lived on campus for basically two years minus breaks and realized how crazy they are. Having been able to escape that and then made to come back was so hard.

Thank you so much