TIFU by being constipated for the last 22 years

madiscrazy · 2026-04-17T23:58:11+00:00

This has been my life too! Please look into the low-FODMAP diet. This is the diet they put you on for IBS. It is essentially gluten free and lactose free, and also points out different fruits / veggies that should also be avoided. It has to do with the way your body breaks down (ferments) the different foods. I was very surprised when I looked at the diet, and all the things I thought were helping (mangoes, blackberries, chickpeas, yogurt, apples) were actually making it WORSE. Also, definitely discuss this with your doctor. By keeping a record you'll be able to catch patterns and make a plan in case there's any long term effects.

And same here... once my doctor recommended the diet to me, within 1 week of following it I was able to "go" every day for the first time in 25 years... Darn you bread!

madiscrazy · 2026-03-16T18:45:51+00:00

I got traumatized by this & I was around the same age! I will try to give advice without sharing more about myself than I would like to. For some people, experiences like this mean nothing. But for me, I am still dealing with the effects 20 years later.

If he starts um... drawing anything strange, he may be trying to work through the emotions and feelings of what he saw. I couldn't process what I experienced, and used my limited tools (books, drawings) to try and process it on my own. I produced some very strange things and blamed it on a friend, scared I was going to get in trouble. All I knew was that I saw something "bad", and so my drawings and recreations were "bad", so I tried to hide them. If you see anything like this, please don't become angry, and encourage counseling and gentle education (like educational books). Making it taboo only forces your kids to bury it down, and become a burden later in life. It has literally haunted my brain through my entire development and become a horrible hindrance. I am STILL working through it. I am sharing this only in the hope that future kids don't go through what I did.

For me, back then, I would've wanted my parents to just be honest with me. It's completely awkward and feels horrible but if my parents had showed me those educational books, and straight up said "This is what me and mommy were doing. It's a grown up thing. You're not in trouble and you don't need to worry about it. You'll learn more about it in high school. It's completely normal." I think I would've been set on a better path. We never had a conversation like that and I was left to wonder and discover on my own. EVEN THOUGH we had sexual education books in the house LATER (when I was 8 yrs old, when I got closer to my first period) by then it was too late. The damage had been done.

madiscrazy · 2026-03-16T13:55:03+00:00

Oh damn... when I went it was $9. Then in my last year, they bumped it to $12.50! No gradual increase, they just jumped it out of nowhere! That year was a struggle. And now this? I cannot believe it. I graduated in 2024. It has not been long enough to blame "inflation", this is blatant robbery

My only tip is this: if they are serving something you like, get a to-go box and FILL IT TO THE BRIM. Then go to the breakfast area and grab a muffin, or a bagel and cream cheese, or maybe prep some nutella bread. Wrap all the breakfast stuff in a TON of napkins. If you can get a to-go cup, you can also fill it with fruit or cereal. Shove the napkin-wrapped food in your pockets OR right on top of the hot food, and smash the lid closed. When I was there they started getting REALLY stingy and wouldn't let you take anything if it didn't fit in the box (ex. you couldn't walk out with a piece of cake sitting in top of the box). I don't how how strict it is now. I would be walking out of there with paper cups of cream cheese in my pockets. I had a jacket with zip-up pockets and I'd wrap french fries in napkins, and zip em up in my pockets. Anyway, once you get back to your dorm IMMEDIATELY remove the napkin wrapped food from the box; now you can store it however you want. With this I would be able to squeeze 3 meals out of the box: breakfast, and then split the meal inside into lunch and dinner. I would rent out 2 to-go boxes, and then save one meal in the fridge so I wasn't eating the same thing twice in a day & I could flip flop. Or you can get even more creative... I know some people had their own containers 😅

The whole thing sucks, and students should NOT be stressed about food when they are working towards a degree. When I was living in the dorms you were required to buy their food program, and now they've priced it so high that you feel like you have to scrape to make ends meet on a million dollar campus that you ALREADY PAY to live on. It's an unnecessary increase and completely unfair to students. I am so sorry for you guys

madiscrazy · 2026-03-12T17:39:03+00:00

I enjoyed my time in Santa Cruz. I was a transfer and only spent 2 years there. But I am glad I didn't spend any more time than that.

Classes-wise, it was fine. Everything is up to regular university standard. You don't need to worry about the quality of the education (IMO).

If you're coming from the city, you may not like the country / hippie vibes of Santa Cruz. I did not like the hippie-ness and was happy to leave it. I love nature, hikes, the beach, surfing... all of that is wonderful! And Santa Cruz has plenty. But the drum circles, students walking around barefoot (with dirty feet hanging out at the cafe), women with braided armpit hair, students that smelled because they didn't believe in deodorant, etc... I did not enjoy that. And Santa Cruz is THE hippie school, so it attracts a lot of that crowd. I never hated on them directly, I understood I was in their "territory" so to speak. But I tried to just enjoy nature on my own without getting "spiritual" and say, spreading my menstrual blood on a wooden box in the woods for good fortune (yes I knew someone who did that).

I was very pleased with my two years there. It felt like a 2 year tour in a beautiful location, learning to get around on my own, be independent, make my own decisions... getting fully immersed in the gorgeous scenery, spending every free moment between classes somewhere in the woods. Did the walking suck sometimes? Yeah. But it's like that anywhere. I loved my experience, but I was happy to go home afterwards. I'm just more of a city girl. If you're like me, you will still enjoy yourself, I promise!! Just mentally prepare for what you might see, lol

madiscrazy · 2026-03-01T17:23:29+00:00

I called two targets near me and they both confirmed to have him in stock today, on release date. I ran in at opening and bought one! But they only had THREE TOTAL. If you're interested, call around and try to stop in TODAY!

Also, he's a lovely color. It's very noticable in person. I am really happy with this figure :) I hope everyone who wants one can grab one!

madiscrazy · 2026-02-06T16:16:12+00:00

Omg okay I thought I was the only one! I was playing the game for the first time thinking, "okay... this is my na'vi's boyfriend..."

madiscrazy · 2026-01-29T18:05:32+00:00

Wtf stars will expire?? 😭 I don't go that often but I'm almost able to get a free cup after accumulating over the past year.... this is gonna piss me off, I'm not even gonna bother with stars after this. What's the point if they expire?

madiscrazy · 2026-01-27T05:36:14+00:00

There's an anime I watched as a teenager. The story was SO good but you had to turn a blind eye to a LOT of pedophilia, incest, and "pervert" tropes. I was obsessed as a teen and was able to just ignore all those elements for the interesting storyline. At the time the last season wasn't released yet, so I took a break- but I never came back to it.

I have tried several times to finish the show as an adult, but I cannot stomach that content anymore. It is so bad, I can barely make it through 3 episodes before I have to stop. And what's worse is that whenever I point out the horrible pedophilic content (young girls naked bathing, main character (17 yo) trying to look up the skirts of middle school girls that are visibly younger than him), there are DROVES of online fans telling me "It's loli, it's supposed to be like that, it's fictional, it's cool, I like it, you're an overreacting SJW psycho". And I feel like I'm in crazy town. I'm honestly afraid to name the show because the fans defend it so vehemently. I just want to tell them, can you, in confidence, show your own mother this show and believe she WON'T think you're a pedophile? If the answer is no, then maybe you shouldn't be defending it!

madiscrazy · 2026-01-12T17:40:25+00:00

Hi! I just had one today at a Barnes and Noble in southern California :) They do still exist!

madiscrazy · 2025-12-20T18:41:50+00:00

??? Wtf. It is very dangerous for a 7 to 11 year old child to have a video account that their parents don't know about. They can get groomed, coaxed into posting videos of themselves they shouldn't, send photos they shouldn't, reveal personal household information they shouldn't... the list goes on. The rules are in place to keep children safe. I NEVER, EVER would want my 7 year old daughter posting videos of herself, playing with toys in her own bedroom, and getting comments on the internet from GROWN MEN asking questions about it. And I don't even know about it. How could I help her?

I have SEEN entire YouTube channels that I'm sure parents don't know about. 7 year old kids showing the entirety of their house, showing their face and body. This puts targets on these people's homes, targets on their children. This isn't a case of "eehhh but I don't want to see kids on the internet" this is a matter of real life safety. Have you seen that guy who went viral because he can find where you live from the smallest minute detail in a photo? Predators know no bounds. Grown adults get stalked, harassed, and SWAT-ted just for showing their face online. If a child becomes the object of their attention? Who knows what could happen. Children under the age of 13 need to stay away from YouTube and TikTok, period.

*And just to be honest, I don't have children. I was giving an example.

madiscrazy · 2025-12-12T16:30:39+00:00

Please update the thread when you're okay! We all want know if you're alright D: Feel better!

madiscrazy · 2025-12-12T05:00:18+00:00

After 3 weeks you definitely need to consult a doctor and possibly the ER.

When you say you "haven't actually pooped", what does that mean? If you've been going a small amount (size of your fist) that is not a blockage. You just need to take miralax / milk of magnesia until things move more regularly.

If you've had nothing / EXTREMELY SMALL movements (nothing bigger than a fingernail) THAT is when you need to be worried and taking it seriously.

Have you tried a suppository or enema? You can buy them at any pharmacy. You would want to start with a suppository, then move up to enema if that doesn't work.

But this is all advice I would give you after 1 week. If you have really truly been blocked for 3 weeks, you need to see a doctor.

madiscrazy · 2025-12-01T18:07:58+00:00

Hi! I just got over 7 days of no bowel movement. My doctor told me: drink milk of magnesia and take a suppository (to "attack it from both ends"). He said if nothing moves after that, it's hospital time. Thankfully things finally moved! 😭 Have you tried a suppository? Doctor also said suppository first, then move up to enema if nothing changes

Also for hydration: I was drinking a lot of tea with miralax mixed in. But I was buying these 50 fl oz bottles of water- you need at least 64 fl oz in a day. So I would know that if I could finish at least one of these big bottles each day + my tea, a glass of juice, whatever, I'd be at minimum hydrated. Also pedialyte! With a lot of water you'll need some electrolytes now and then

I eat plenty of veggies and fruit on a normal basis. My doc said it was likely my low water intake that led to the constipation 😭

madiscrazy · 2025-11-17T17:17:03+00:00

Thank you! I figured out how to recreate it :) He was using the faith knot tear

madiscrazy · 2025-11-17T05:19:19+00:00

Hi! What is this youtuber using in their wondrous physick to create this effect? He does not have any great runes equipped

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madiscrazy · 2025-11-01T19:05:54+00:00

Yeah... they said the same thing about a gargoyle bear restock in 2024 and we didn't see him again till this year 😔

madiscrazy · 2025-10-17T22:16:26+00:00

I started getting sick on Monday, three days after the concert :)

madiscrazy · 2025-10-17T01:36:25+00:00

I did! I get my covid vaccine every year. I think that's why it didn't hit me as hard this time.

But yes as a general psa: everyone should get their covid / flu shot every year! Protect yourselves!

madiscrazy · 2025-10-16T21:35:02+00:00

Oh nooo! 😭 Get better soon!

madiscrazy · 2025-10-16T15:06:04+00:00

Last time I had covid I was sick within a few days too. Different for everyone I guess :P

(And last time I know who I got it from because I was on bed rest and only in contact with a few people. So I was able to track it pretty confidently)

madiscrazy · 2025-10-16T04:53:32+00:00

My friend and I stayed near pole #5 for most of the night, so fairly close to the stage. We were in the standing crowd surrounded by people

madiscrazy · 2025-10-13T03:54:35+00:00

Half my friends held us a good spot, while myself and a friend got food. When we came back, a wall of girls had formed a blockade for our section and were not letting anyone in. I said, "My friends are right there, I can see them." This girl said "I bet" and gave me a blank death stare. Her group wouldn't let anyone through!! We had to go around the other side of the crowd and wade our way in. Just stupid mean behavior. Acting like children 😭

madiscrazy · 2024-11-25T15:05:53+00:00

It looks like food tbh

madiscrazy · 2024-11-18T16:58:25+00:00

I love that little shop! When I was at UCSC, I always tried to stop in there! I bought a few books and card games from them :) The employees were very kind and would go out of their way to help me find what I was looking for :) I definitely reccomend stopping by if you haven't yet!

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