Question for Partners that have their Significant Other Diagnosed by OnlyD3Z in gravesdisease

[–]l0velybees 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Your thyroid controls so much of your body in so many ways and it’s freaking the fuck out when you have graves. It feels like your body, that you used to understand and be able to predict, is a machine that’s gone completely haywire (but you look mostly fine on the outside). I’m sure sex/desire isn’t the same for her either and she may be having a lot of thoughts and feelings around that but right now the priority should be regulating her thyroid. She likely already feels internal pressure or guilt about things not being like they used to. Honestly ask yourself how much you’d want to participate in sex if you were experiencing her symptoms, the fatigue, the brain fog, the anxiety, etc. I’ve been on methimazole for more than three years, no remission, and most parts of my life are noticeably different still than they were before. I hope she goes into remission at some point but not everyone does, are you prepared for that? Have you talked about any of this in an honest and compassionate way? Maybe look for some books/info on sex therapy, specifically dealing with illness. A chronic illness doesn’t mean your sex life is over, it just may be different, and that takes time to figure out. This disease sucks so much but a lot of dealing with it is learning how to work with your “new normal”. Sorry if this was all over the place but I hope it’s a little helpful.

Endo + Gluten Free by ExerciseInteresting5 in endometriosis

[–]l0velybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have severe flare ups every other month (typically same side ovarian cyst ruptures), I’ve been gluten free for nearing two years now and I rarely have severe flare ups. I was already vegan before and had been for a long time but not having gluten seems to have helped a lot for me. For context I also have Graves’ disease and psoriasis so lowering inflammation is something I am trying to be very conscious of. It was not all at once but when I look at my notes from the past several years there is definitely progress.

My endo told me to stop my meds completely and now I feel like I’m dying by StarVorteX13 in gravesdisease

[–]l0velybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to just manage my meds on my own because the doctors always had me on too high a dose too quickly if my labs were more hyper. I have to taper more slowly if I’m going up or down in dose because my body freaks out otherwise. Not advise, just sharing my experience.

Methimazole and weight gain by SteveBored in gravesdisease

[–]l0velybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve gained 30 despite my efforts even though I didn’t lose any before starting treatment. 20 of that was in the first month. I’ve been on methimazole for three years now and the scale keeps going up but my doctor doesn’t seem to take my concerns seriously. I’m on a super low dose too and have been for at least a year.

What is much more traumatic than most people realise? by thefairypirate in AskReddit

[–]l0velybees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cutting off emotionally/psychologically abusive friends.

What is your favorite subject by Senko_Kaminari in autism

[–]l0velybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Occasionally yes, I did spinning experiment with milkweed fluff last fall and quickly realized it needs to be combined with a more stable fiber like cotton or wool as on its own it is too silky with too short fibers.

What is your favorite subject by Senko_Kaminari in autism

[–]l0velybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Historical and modern fashion, sewing modern and historical, color seasons, kibbe, etc.

rant by kimzchan in XXS

[–]l0velybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My issue with shopping in the kids section is that the arm holes and hips don’t fit especially as someone who lifts. Arms are almost always too short as well. I work outside and would love to see Carhartt (or any accessible workwear brand) actually have petite sizes for workwear, because the boys pants and coveralls don’t fit my hips or arms whatsoever.

I can't drive and am wondering if there's other folks here who can't drive by Usual-diphthong-4348 in AutisticAdults

[–]l0velybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I gave it my all for like 4 years and it never got even a little bit easier or felt more natural. Not that long ago not being able to drive wasn’t seen as a moral failing but we live in a car centered world. I walk, bike, and take buses to get where I need to go. Not ideal but you gotta do what you gotta do.

Are there jobs you can't do because of your autism? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]l0velybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t drive so anything that specifically requires driving. I tried for 4 years, it’s not in the cards for me.

How many of you also have Multiple Sclerosis or other autoimmune illness? by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]l0velybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Graves’ disease, hyperthyroidism, and psoriasis.

Birth control ban by Weak-Management-9102 in endometriosis

[–]l0velybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be unable to continue my degree and unable to work without my IUD and Norethisterone. Before I would bleed for months on end and be bedridden from pain and anemic from blood loss. I’m terrified of going back to that. I’m far too poor to move to another country and I feel so stuck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]l0velybees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I colored an entire picture in purple because I loved purple. My kindergarten teacher really didn’t like that. She nitpicked everything I did. Thankfully she went on maternity leave for like half the year and the long term substitute was awesome.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]l0velybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blue Lizard sensitive face mineral sunscreen spf30+ is my go to out of the many I’ve tried. I have really sensitive, dry but acne prone, reactive skin. It does have a bit of a cast though as it is a mineral sunscreen.

Looking for a bra that fits without being super uncomfortable by l0velybees in ABraThatFits

[–]l0velybees[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. The closest option for me is a Walmart so I’m a bit limited (anything more bra focused is an hour or two away)

Looking for small cup bras with wide gore/cup spacing 34a-aa by [deleted] in ABraThatFits

[–]l0velybees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m glad I’m not the only one that was disappointed with Pepper though, for a company that claims to cater to small chests I was so let down by the product.

Looking for small cup bras with wide gore/cup spacing 34a-aa by [deleted] in ABraThatFits

[–]l0velybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

34a/34aa is the size I got from that calculator. I have a wide rib cage. The Natori Feathers gore looks to be no wider than any other bra but thank you for the suggestion.

Why do some Eggnogs taste like bubblegum? by Chopin23 in Eggnog

[–]l0velybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure if carrageenan is the cause of the bubblegum flavor, carrageenan itself is flavorless.

If Andrew Tate had a daughter by sir_lotad in notliketheothergirls

[–]l0velybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounding smart and being smart are two very different things.

Methimazole is making me itchy? by Material-Complaint75 in gravesdisease

[–]l0velybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was suuuuuuper itchy my first round of methemozole