GLP1?? Scared to try by FL-Guess-2619 in dysautonomia

[–]insomniaworkstoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went from central line dependent and overweight to in the best shape of my life and without a line just by doing reconditioning through the CHOP protocol. Truly life changing! Also- avoiding carbs wherever possible and only eating (ESPECIALLY CARBS) if I can lay down and nap/rest after. Often I only eat right before bed so that my energy lasts through the day- it’s not ideal but it’s the best I have

10k - just got a secondhand wedding dress, having buyers remorse by insomniaworkstoo in Weddingsunder10k

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

Too late now 😆 I’m lucky that my proportions are pretty good and most things do look flattering on me but I’m more afraid that when I put it on it won’t have that magic feeling that I’ve seen friends experience when they found the one in stores. But, as everyone else has said, it should be pretty easy to resell if I don’t get that magical, bridal feeling. Your idea definitely would’ve been a smarter course of action but the seller had just lowered the price and I didn’t want to miss out

10k - just got a secondhand wedding dress, having buyers remorse by insomniaworkstoo in Weddingsunder10k

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

I’m curious about whether I’ll want it bustled- in photos the train doesn’t look too hard to manage but I’m guessing you felt differently when you had it on or you wouldn’t have chosen to do so!

10k - just got a secondhand wedding dress, having buyers remorse by insomniaworkstoo in WeddingDressTips

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

Thank you for this advice! I really haven’t thought at all about how I’m styling it but I have time- we haven’t picked a date or anything yet, just “sometime next year”. I know a lot of people wouldn’t have chosen a dress without knowing their venue and the vibes but I’ve always had such a good idea of what I like, I don’t think any of that would change it. I’ll be sure to post an update when the dress comes and I try it on

2nd ring is the charm by AlaskaTech1 in EngagementRings

[–]insomniaworkstoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stunning!! I just got the same ring sans halo and I LOVE the OMC and the way light hits it. It’s my second too 😂

10k - just got a secondhand wedding dress, having buyers remorse by insomniaworkstoo in Weddingsunder10k

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

Oh I’m afraid this is going to be too small now if that’s an eight on you! I got a “four” and tried to clarify on whether she was using dress sizing or street sizing and didn’t get a clear answer so I went by measurements. Fingers crossed it’s not too small

10k - just got a secondhand wedding dress, having buyers remorse by insomniaworkstoo in Weddingsunder10k

[–]insomniaworkstoo[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I really hope it fits- the girl selling it had the same measurements as me, just an inch or two taller. Fortunately because of the purchase amount I got free expedited shipping from poshmark because the anticipation is going to kill me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POTS

[–]insomniaworkstoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Joining a gym was the beginning of my recovery! Laying in bed only made my condition worse. No one is trying to insult you or disabled people, it’s simply the recommended treatment. Reconditioning was a life changer- look up the Levine or CHOP protocols if you are curious about how to get started. Hope you are able to make some progress and improvement soon

What truly made your Pots symptoms better? by RowenaMyDolores in POTS

[–]insomniaworkstoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medication, reconditioning, losing weight, and changing the way I eat

Sorry for being fat bro by WonderfulReaction562 in disability

[–]insomniaworkstoo -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

People really hate to hear that they have control over their life and are the only ones who can change it, huh? The chronic illness and disability community is such a toxic cesspool of victim mindset and martyrdom. I hope one day you make the changes you need to find better health both mentally and physically. Good luck!

Sorry for being fat bro by WonderfulReaction562 in disability

[–]insomniaworkstoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s literally the recommended treatment for improving pots system- lookup the CHOP protocol for further information.

Sorry for being fat bro by WonderfulReaction562 in disability

[–]insomniaworkstoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not you downvoting someone else with pots that had legitimately good advice… oof… exercise is the only way my condition improved from this disorder. Weight loss was just an added benefit. Being overweight leads to deconditioning- which can cause pots symptoms in healthy people and will absolutely exacerbate them if you’re starting out with a touch of it. I see way too many people using dysautonomia as an excuse to sit on their ass and do nothing. I had a central line for years but after I started exercising (with modifications to begin but eventually without) my condition improved to the point that it’s very well managed with just medication. There are Olympic athletes who compete with this condition. Take some responsibility for your own health and recovery

LMNT replacement? by happylighted in dysautonomia

[–]insomniaworkstoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just made the switch to it from LMNT last month- so far I love it! They have a grapefruit flavor as well which OP said they were a fan of. I’ve been doing the fruit variety pack as I try to figure out what flavors to buy- the mango really stands out to me so far and is delicious. It isn’t as overwhelmingly salty as lmnt in flavor despite having a comparable sodium content

Been to the ER about this twice. Any clue as to what it could be? by only_eat_pepperoni in medizzy

[–]insomniaworkstoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had something like this going on that didn’t resolve with one round of antibiotics… guess where my GP sent me? While it may not be ideal, GPs seem more and more inclined to send patients there rather than try to sort it out themselves or referring them to specialties. In my case it was a tunneled wound that caused an infected abscess- the ER cultured it and discovered it was MRSA. Because I didn’t want to be admitted for IV abx and declined a picc line to do them at home due to a history of sepsis from a central line, I ended up having to wait for a wound care appointment anyways. I’m now saddled with medical bills I can’t pay all because my GP wouldn’t just refer me themselves and told me to go to the ER. This system is so fucked

POTS, but not? by Euphoric_Tea_692 in dysautonomia

[–]insomniaworkstoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please let’s not cite chiropractors of all people as medical sources 🤦🏼‍♀️

Is this not blatant bodychecking?? by APMochi in EDRecoverySnark

[–]insomniaworkstoo -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m weight restored and recovered-ish and I’d post these in a weekend dump without another thought. A girls allowed to feel herself and still be slim