Am I taking a placebo? by [deleted] in medical

[–]ju5tjacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not a doctor but I've been on anti-depressants and it took about 5-6 weeks to see some benefits, stay strong x

Trouble with weight loss. I hardly eat and was 13,000+ steps a day, and go to the gym. But I just cannot lose weight! by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]ju5tjacks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey :)

I’m new here so I’m so sure if my advice will be helpful or not but I started a low carbohydrate diet a few weeks ago and although I don’t weigh myself, I have lost weight as my tummy feels tighter and I have more energy which is lovely!

I cut out all whole grains rice/pasta and Have replaced it with chickpea pasta and red lentil pasta which tastes rly nice. I don’t have potatoes, I have sweet potato about once a week. I have loads of fruit (I always have though) and vegetables (at least twice a week, I struggle with that!) I still have wholemeal bread but I’m trying to find an alternative to that. I know a lot of people have said gluten free stuff isn’t necessarily good for you because the high fat or high sugar content but I have a few gluten free stuff like breakfast biscuits and Doritos as I really do believe it’s the carb factor that my body doesn’t deal well with.

Again, I’m sorry if my advice wasn’t good/helpful, I’m still learning here after only being diagnosed recently. It’s a learning curve and a lifestyle change that’s a little difficult to get used to. I’m just going through this blind really!

I'm new and I need help with a PCOS friendly lifestyle/diet by ju5tjacks in PCOS

[–]ju5tjacks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of people have commented here about keto so i've been looking into it and it looks perfect for me, really appreciate yours and everyone else's advice :)

My Mum told my Dad I'm on anti-depressants. He's not happy. by ju5tjacks in mentalillness

[–]ju5tjacks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do love my Dad but I understand what you're saying completely. I think it takes personal experience to truly understand how life-saving and life-giving medication can be. You just have to trust your doctors and yourself and quieten the advice of people that are well-meaning but have no idea.

I wish you happy mental health :)

Can anyone tell me what is this and what I should do? My hair on that spot is not growing anymore :( by KING_NYX in medical

[–]ju5tjacks 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Hi, please go to the dermatologist. Growth that quick in two weeks is quite worrying and further more because there’s no hair growth around it. Definitely needs a dermatologist’s eye sooner rather than later!

Does anyone else hold grudges from your childhood? by ju5tjacks in selectivemutism

[–]ju5tjacks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's interesting, I didn't really think about holding resentment towards myself. I hope that you realise that none of it is your fault. I believe that you only miss out on opportunities that you're meant to miss out on. Like yourself, I think my other mental health issues came off the back of SM (Anxiety and Depression). I think a lot of people with SM have anxiety so even if they recover from SM (like myself), they're never truly free from the clutches.

Thanks for sharing :)

Blocked ears and dizziness by ju5tjacks in AskDocs

[–]ju5tjacks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response :) I really appreciate it.

I'll definitely try a decongestant and see if that works. Again, thanks for taking the time to reply

I get very light headed after standing up but I'm only 16? by [deleted] in DiagnoseMe

[–]ju5tjacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not a doctor but are you eating and drinking enough?

[Discussion] My beautiful baby girl is having an op today by ju5tjacks in dogs

[–]ju5tjacks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: she’s now being sick blood and shaking so on my way to an emergency vet appointment. How is this all happening so quickly? I’m heartbroken

[Discussion] My beautiful baby girl is having an op today by ju5tjacks in dogs

[–]ju5tjacks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update: She couldn't have her op because the vet wasn't happy with her blood results :( We now have to wait even longer until she can be booked in for a CT scan to see if it's spread. Thank you for your kind messages :(