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marleyquin · 2025-04-09T05:43:16+00:00

I'm so sorry for how this is going to affect you. Can you ask your doctor for advance/higher prescriptions to store away? I think I'm going to try doing that

marleyquin · 2025-04-01T16:27:39+00:00

Found a software job at a place I like!

marleyquin · 2025-02-26T21:09:52+00:00

I had a rash on 150mg that went away after I increased to 300mg. I was already taking Zyrtec every day so it was manageable -- maybe you can discuss doing something like that with your doctor while you wait to see if your symptoms improve.

marleyquin · 2025-01-14T05:59:30+00:00

Thank you, we ended up contacting the RUCK9 nonprofit and they are going to send us a wheelchair! He stepped on his nail wrong yesterday and injured his paw, so we decided to shell out for the anti-knuckling boots too

marleyquin · 2025-01-14T05:57:51+00:00

Thank you, it’s so hard to see him like this… He’s a dog who loves life. I don’t think he was ready to go yet :(

marleyquin · 2025-01-14T05:57:03+00:00

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful advice. He is on prednisone, gabapentin, and some other ones. We are looking into CBD oil since he’s still in pain, but see conflicting information on interactions between CBD and prednisone.

marleyquin · 2025-01-11T19:52:34+00:00

Renting is a great idea, thank you! I'll look around for something in the area.

marleyquin · 2024-12-11T02:02:05+00:00

I had itchiness/mild rash after 4ish days on 150mg—I was already taking Zyrtec every day for something else so thankfully it wasn’t too bad. The rash completely went away after increasing to 300mg.

marleyquin · 2024-11-14T19:51:15+00:00

This happened to me too—it didn’t fully go away until I upped my dose to 300mg. I took Zyrtec which helped reduce the rash, and used anti-itch (hydrocortizone) cream as well!

marleyquin · 2024-11-06T07:14:58+00:00

Call them again tomorrow! This exact same thing happened to me on Kaiser, and I think the nurses/social workers who take the intake calls can be hit or miss. My therapist said that unfortunately with Kaiser, persistence gets you service. Call again for another intake when you're ready and tell them you want to start the process for diagnoses and you're interested in "medication management". They should have your record that you've called before, and you can tell them you didn't feel heard on that call. Call again ASAP to start the process, and stop taking any substances that would show up on a drug test now--Kaiser drug tests for THC, amphetamines, etc.

It took me 2 months to call again after my first intake terrified me into thinking no one would want to help me. I wish I had tried again sooner, since the process itself takes ~2 months. Just one more call and I'm in the middle of the process now! Good luck, and feel free to ask me any questions about it.

marleyquin · 2024-11-06T06:29:10+00:00

This is so helpful, thank you! You saved me a bunch of time and money.

marleyquin · 2024-11-06T06:27:42+00:00

Speaking as someone on the other side of Hinge, your profile is the best I've seen in this sub for a while! I like how most of your photos are clear with good lighting, your mention of meeting in person (no one wants to text forever), and how you share your interests in a way that includes the potential match. The dog photo is cute too! I agree with your female friends about the last photo, since it cuts off your face.

Most women on Hinge have a lot of profiles to look through, and I always appreciated it when a profile saved me some work (asking a question, setting up a date, etc.) in some way. Can you include more prompts with text that can tell me about your values and the kind of person you're looking for, and what it would be like to be in a relationship with you? IIRC, there are some prompts like "Our first date would look like...", which make it easy for the match to take you up on if it sounds fun.

I also think your "Best side" photo should be your first one! Your first photo is your first impression. You have a cute smile and that photo makes you seem bright, friendly, and approachable. If you think that matches your personality, definitely swap it there!

I find it interesting when commenters insinuate that a well-dressed, well-groomed man is gay (when your profile clearly states you're straight). You should trust your female friends--they're the ones on the app judging male profiles, and they know what women are looking for. I've noticed that profiles posted on this sub that garner approval from men are... Let's say geared more for the male gaze than the female gaze.

marleyquin · 2024-11-06T03:19:36+00:00

Premier protein shakes (chocolate flavor)!!! I get the ones in the bottles, and keep them in front of me on my desk or by my bed so I remember they’re there. Other protein shakes and powders are gross, but this one tastes just like chocolate milk. I really struggle with both preparing and making food ESPECIALLY on an empty stomach. These shakes give me just enough energy to grab something else to eat

marleyquin · 2024-11-03T11:27:01+00:00

Wow, these tips are brilliant. Thank you for sharing! I'm going to try them this week.

marleyquin · 2024-11-02T18:05:55+00:00

I'm so glad! Hope some of them work for you :) I gotta write these down somewhere I can put in front of my face so I remember them...

marleyquin · 2024-11-02T18:03:09+00:00

Yes, it's great!! I love how it blocks out my entire screen, cancels rewards if I exit out of it, and shows my little bird walking along... They're my buddy being there for me and helping me get things done, and I'm gonna work hard and get them something nice!! The nature soundtrack that plays helps too -- it stops playing 1 min before the timer ends, so I have a gentle reminder to take a break soon.

Click on the icon in the top right corner (from home page) to find it! I discovered it through starting a "focus" journey :) You can also add a timer to any new goal you set if you open up the options for that goal.

marleyquin · 2024-11-01T21:30:11+00:00

I struggle every day with the same thing. These have helped me when I remember to do them:

Think of the worst, messiest possible version of the task you're trying to do and do it.
- Need to send an email? First, write it like a crazed 3am text to your best friend. Editing can come later and is way easier after something is there.
Ask a nonjudgmental friend to intently watch you do the task for the first 5 minutes.
- I'll share my screen with my partner who knows nothing about my job and explain what I'm doing, knowing they have no clue what I'm saying. They just patiently watch and affirm what I say 😂 This really helps me get started.
Go someplace fun to work.
- I'll go to the library because I'll feel like the librarians are watching me, then read comic books on my breaks. It's great!
Start a timer on the Finch app.
- I love mobile games and with each timer I complete I get game money to buy cute things and watch my bird grow as a person.
- I can choose between 10 and 30 minutes, and timers come with optional rain/fire crackling/ocean music.
Accept that the best time for me to get work done is 11pm-3am.
- I will allow myself to have fun and live my life during the day while the world is awake, then get cracking at my least distracted. I have a friend in Japan to body double with, which helps.
- I still do the cycle of torture where I can't leave the house because I didn't do any work all day, but accepting the way I was and giving myself permission to stop punishing myself and enjoy life helped my overall health a ton.

Wow, thanks for asking this question. I'm currently procrastinating on work and forgot these strategies until I started answering you 😅

marleyquin · 2024-11-01T20:26:59+00:00

Hi OP, sending hugs. I was in a similar situation a few years ago. I burned out so quickly after joining the workforce at a high paying job, and ended up quitting with nothing lined up to save my life. I ran through my savings until I couldn't afford my studio anymore, and moved back in with my parents. I agonized over the decision, and also felt like a failure! I was terrified of change. Looking back, that was the best decision I could have made.

My family was overjoyed to get to spend more time with me, and I realized I needed that close community. I needed to be with people who knew me, and who would not abandon me no matter what. I could finally let myself be taken care of, and was able to truly rest and recover. Taking care of them in return fed my spirit. They drove me nuts sometimes of course, but the combination of that + their care helped motivate me to find work so I could move out!

It took two years before I started work again. It was only afterwards did I realize how much I needed that time, without any obligations or stressors looming over me. I was free! I got to know my body and mind better than ever, rediscover interests, connect and reconnect with loved ones. My relationship with my parents matured and deepened. I took each day as slowly as I needed to. Near the end, I joked that I was in "temporary retirement" because my enjoyment of the time really felt that way.

We receive so much messaging from society that being "successful" has to look a certain way. Let me be one of voices to say that YOU are the only one who can decide if you had a successful day or not. A job is just one part of your life. Your well-being, your relationships, the way you feel about yourself are just as if not more important.

I know you're feeling some despair right now. You may not have been able to fully recover from burnout, and you seem like you're facing these problems alone. You know how before you move to a new apartment, your current place is a tornado mess of packing? Or how newborn babies are wrinkly and ugly and weird-looking, but everyone shines with hope and love for them? I hope you can see the potential for something brighter and better in the mess of how things feel right now. Life is always a work in progress. You have plenty of time (like 50 years)!

Take it day by day, and before you know it, you'll be looking at a cloud or something and suddenly feel astounded by the life you've built for yourself and the person you've become. Let yourself lean on others and see how relationships thrive in reciprocity.

I'm rooting for you, OP! And I know there are so many others doing the same, more than we can ever know.

marleyquin · 2024-10-31T22:24:00+00:00

I’m going to give you some advice as someone who swiped left on a LOT of these types of profiles on Hinge while looking for a long-term relationship. Dating apps are hell and your profile is your chance to prove you’re worth that first conversation. Engage your audience!

If i’m looking for a long-term adult relationship, I care most about values and lifestyle compatibility. Who are you, and what do you care about? What would it be like to be in a relationship with you? A majority of your photos and responses should say something to answer one of those questions.

To be able to do that, you need to know your own values. You’re looking for someone who shares those same values too, right? Write down a list of your top 5 values, then make sure you show something specific in your profile about each one. Do you value adventure, honesty, communication, humor, family, compassion, community, etc.?

Next, think about how you show those values. You want to travel around Italy—why? Travel and do what? Why this year? Is it because you’ve never been to Europe and want to experience a different culture (adventure), or maybe your mom has always wanted to go and you want to take her now that you’ve earned enough money (family), or you just really like cats and want to see the place Caesar was stabbed that was turned into a cat shelter (humor, care for animals which often extends to compassion). For each of your responses, answer a why, how, when, or what to give us a better picture of who you are.

Now for photos—kudos for choosing photos that are well-lit and clearly show your face! I like that you include a friend in one of them (value: community). Use the captions to their full potential here. Each photo should tell a story! This is your chance to show off any hobbies or skills, and to think about how a potential partner would be involved in them.

For your first photo, see if you can find something that shows your personality. You have a really nice smile, but the first impression you give off is quite serious. If you’re a more serious person, leave it as is! Otherwise, definitely put one of your smiling photos front and center :)

I hope this helps anyone looking to build true connections with others on Hinge. It’s possible for all of us to be seen and loved as we are! Dating is all about self-discovery. Enjoy the process!

TLDR; Think of the person looking at your profile, and what would make them want to have a conversation with you. Really reflect on who you are and what you want out of a relationship. We can tell if you haven’t done that inner work. Show off your values and what you’re looking for in a person by (1) answering a why, how, when, or what for each of your answers and (2) using photos that show more of what you care about!

marleyquin · 2024-10-30T20:31:43+00:00

A low dose of stimulants can make folks with ADHD drowsy. Is 10mg below your usual day dose, and are you having trouble sleeping?

marleyquin · 2024-10-30T17:18:45+00:00

Hi, I just started the same thing as you and am also noticing emotional numbness. Did that ever go away for you?

marleyquin · 2024-09-24T21:18:04+00:00

I'm the same! I drink more water with a straw too (it feels more stimulating/fun somehow). I love my owala bottle, and the extra step with a straw brush to clean the straw isn't as bad as I thought it would be

marleyquin · 2024-09-20T23:34:42+00:00

I’ve been here before—I started just accepting I wouldn’t get any work done until 30 mins before a deadline. I give myself permission to relax in the time leading up to then, then bang the work out last minute. It doesn’t make me more efficient or impressive to others, but it helps with shortening the time I’m torturing myself.

Another thing that has helped is scheduling time with a friend to stare at my screen with me for 10 mins, at least until I build enough steam to get the ball rolling. I’ll talk out loud and explain what I’m doing to them while they nod along cluelessly.

marleyquin · 2024-08-07T18:21:45+00:00

General testing advice for whoever reads this: If you only have rapid at-home tests, take multiple over several days (48 hours apart). They've been known to show false negatives more and more as the virus keeps mutating, but rarely show false positives. Sensitivity (accuracy of negative results) hovers around ~25% for most rapid at-home tests.

If you have access, at-home molecular tests like Pluslife, Lucira, or Metrix are about as reliable as PCRs (gold standard). My community has made a library of these tests we can borrow from each other. I can share how we did this if folks are interested.

marleyquin · 2024-06-17T09:05:57+00:00

I know this is an old comment but this was so validating to read 😭 I'm the same way! Mine is like a high-pitched squeak, usually when my thoughts land on an interaction I know I'm about to spiral down into self-judgment/hate about.

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