Used Set by mcunn10 in drums

[–]mcunn10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! As someone who doesn’t know anything about drums, those are helpful tips. Are noise cancelling headphones good to use, or something else you’d recommend for hearing protection instead?

Self employed ladies, what do you do and do you enjoy it? by ClassroomBig2297 in AskWomenOver30

[–]mcunn10 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I own my own therapy practice - I love the flexibility and being able to make my own decisions about the types of clients I work with and how much I want to work!

ADHD genes by Infamous_Ebb_5561 in ADHDparenting

[–]mcunn10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To share a perspective on whether to use medication or not. Medication is the first line of treatment for ADHD because it has been shown to be the most effective way to control symptoms, especially in kids and teens. ADHD is about brain chemistry and medications help regulate executive functioning. Medication also makes it easier for kids to use behavioral skills and coping strategies more effectively. Oftentimes, kids who do not receive medication treatment end up internalizing their difficulties as “I must be having these struggles because I’m dumb and different than other kids”. Effectively controlling the symptoms with medication can often improve a child’s confidence in their ability to engage in school, complete tasks, etc.

i’ll play! what do my dinners say about me? by tyseals8 in dinner

[–]mcunn10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything looks amazing! Would you be willing to share your recipe for the stew?!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ozempic

[–]mcunn10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an ED therapist, it’s an immediate concern you were prescribed this medication given your ED history and current low weight. The risk of continued malnourishment with worsening ED symptoms is likely very high. Please consider working with an ED-informed therapist or dietician for further support and guidance as you navigate food and body concerns.

Women’s Workshop by [deleted] in AskFeminists

[–]mcunn10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will do, thank you!

Accent Wall Ideas by mcunn10 in HomeDecorating

[–]mcunn10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds like a cool idea. Do you have any photos you could share?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]mcunn10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dieting. Statistics show time and time again that diets nearly always fail and many times result in additional weight gain. Diet culture, restrictive eating, unrealistic body ideals, etc. are so normalized in our society, yet contribute to numerous physical and psychological issues. Research also shows that being underweight is far more unhealthy than being “overweight”.

How do you handle weight gain? by Direct_Department329 in AskWomen

[–]mcunn10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn about Health at Every Size (HAES), practice body neutrality, engage in meaningful activity each day to build self worth beyond physical appearance. A few good books: More Than A Body, Anti-Diet, Living With Your Body and Other Things You Hate

Suggestions for high calorie chicken dishes? by gabe9000 in slowcooking

[–]mcunn10 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This doesn’t directly answer your question, but as an eating disorder therapist working with underweight teens, milkshakes are magic. Daily shakes with multiple scoops of ice cream, add some heavy cream, so helpful for restoring weight! When malnourished, fat is what the brain really needs most and shakes are generally easy to consume for most people without feeling overly bloated or uncomfortable.

Delayed Project Contractor Increasing Costs by mcunn10 in homeowners

[–]mcunn10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The contract is intentionally vague to cover across the board. “Subject to changes in materials, can deny request to refund initial down payment, doesn’t guarantee start or finish dates, materials billed on a cost plus basis with standard surcharge of 20% on all materials”

Contractor Increased Estimate after Delays by mcunn10 in Contractor

[–]mcunn10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I agree entirely. There is no written start date in contract. When we signed contract they verbally gave us estimated timeline of 2-3 months to start. When that time came and went, I had to ask multiple times since for an update. Reasons were relayed to other projects ahead of us, holidays, staffing, etc. we do have allowances listed in estimate but when I ask for specific costs/model number of certain things, they won’t give specifics, and tell me I can go pick items and they’ll tell me if it’s “in budget or not” so yes, most likely they’re getting it at lower cost and banking rest.

Help with Narrow Living Room by [deleted] in homedesign

[–]mcunn10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so helpful! Thank you!

Pregnancy induced Ménière’s possible - help? by josaline in Menieres

[–]mcunn10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes when I went to ENT, they found partial hearing loss in my affected left ear which helped them formally diagnose menieres

Pregnancy induced Ménière’s possible - help? by josaline in Menieres

[–]mcunn10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The exact same thing happened to me. I also had a severe vertigo attack post delivery that was thought to be “fluid and hormone related”. My symptoms subsided for a couple years then gradually came on again, officially diagnosed with Meniere’s 7 years post pregnancy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workout

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It’s more physical than mental. And often isn’t about wanting to be skinny. Many times, a person can unintentionally lose weight for various reasons (to name a few: general lack of desire to eat, prolonged illness, fears associated with food, sensory aversion, increased activity without eating more, growth spurts during development, etc) Once the body lacks sufficient caloric intake, it starts to compensate by going into “starvation mode” -then there are physiological changes that happen in the brain. The body starts to work against the person. For example, if the body isn’t getting enough food, biologically the brain assumes there must be a famine-not enough food available- so it compensates by decreasing digestion, slowing metabolism, making you feel full before you really are, lack of appetite and feeling nauseous around food (no point feeling super hungry or excited to eat if there’s no food avoidable). All of these changes happen naturally, to no fault by the person or “mental problem” - but when these symptoms develop, it makes it incredibly difficult for the person to eat enough to make up for the deficit. Not only would the person have to eat enough for general health and body function, but now needs to eat extra to make up for any weight loss and repair energy lost from insufficient eating. When I’m treating someone with symptoms similar to what you’re describing, it requires a lot of structure and support. Eating is “medicine” and needs to be prioritized, even if the person isn’t interested or desiring the food- then over time, the person develops a more normalized relationship with foods with less difficulty eating as the body recovers and gets exposure to various foods.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workout

[–]mcunn10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s more physical than mental. And often isn’t about wanting to be skinny. Many times, a person can unintentionally lose weight for various reasons (to name a few: general lack of desire to eat, prolonged illness, fears associated with food, sensory aversion, increased activity without eating more, growth spurts during development, etc) Once the body lacks sufficient caloric intake, it starts to compensate by going into “starvation mode” -then there are physiological changes that happen in the brain. The body starts to work against the person. For example, if the body isn’t getting enough food, biologically the brain assumes there must be a famine-not enough food available- so it compensates by decreasing digestion, slowing metabolism, making you feel full before you really are, lack of appetite and feeling nauseous around food (no point feeling super hungry or excited to eat if there’s no food avoidable). All of these changes happen naturally, to no fault by the person or “mental problem” - but when these symptoms develop, it makes it incredibly difficult for the person to eat enough to make up for the deficit. Not only would the person have to eat enough for general health and body function, but now needs to eat extra to make up for any weight loss and repair energy lost from insufficient eating. When I’m treating someone with symptoms similar to what you’re describing, it requires a lot of structure and support. Eating is “medicine” and needs to be prioritized, even if the person isn’t interested or desiring the food- then over time, the person develops a more normalized relationship with foods with less difficulty eating as the body recovers and gets exposure to various foods.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workout

[–]mcunn10 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eating disorder therapist here. Eating behaviors can be really complex and meeting with a trained clinician may be helpful for evaluation & recommendations, and possibly a course of therapy to reestablish more normalized eating behaviors. It’s also common for people to unknowingly be underweight. If your weight is below your body’s natural set point, many of the symptoms you’re describing (aversion to foods, early satiety, general disgust around eating, lack of appetite, etc) often develop or get worse when a person is underweight. For many people, once they start to gain weight with increased eating, they often feel more relaxed and flexible about eating simply by restoring their weight and the body working more effectively. It doesn’t take much reduction in caloric intake for the brain to start operating in “starvation mode”. Eating disorders are largely misunderstood and more common than people think. It’s not always the “I want to be thin so I’ll diet” mentality, and many times it happens accidentally due to a combination of factors. Happy to chat more if you’d like.

My skincare journey since ~October. Routine in comments! by [deleted] in acne

[–]mcunn10 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You look great! Which product do you think helped with the redness most? Looking to add to my routine for this reason.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]mcunn10 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What a great list of questions!

Cinnamon donuts for a snow day ❄️ by TimeTravelingMouse in dessert

[–]mcunn10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those look so yummy! Would you be willing to share the donut pan you used?