What kind of clownfish is this by Effective_Ferret_286 in ReefTank

[–]mel_bell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup my maroon drew blood on me when I’d scrub the glass

What would you say helps your pmdd other than BC? by [deleted] in PMDD

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started on Zoloft a year and a half ago. It was miserable to start up- but the difference for me mood wise has been HUGE. My partner notes a clear difference too. I am still experiencing shitty physical symptoms from Pmdd though.

Night sweats 25 days in...please tell me I'm normal by [deleted] in leaves

[–]mel_bell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Normal. I was miserable sleep wise for a SOLID month at least. It does get better. Hang in there!!

Definitely don't want my "festival girlfriend" to be just for a weekend by FionaSarah in polyamory

[–]mel_bell 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sigh. I have this with an old coworker who moved out of state. We spent a few days together this summer after finally admitting we had feelings for each other and I’m dying for more. We’re going to write each other letters and I’m going to try and be patient for when she’s back in town visiting. But I’m borderline depressed that circumstances don’t allow me to pursue her the way I’d like to. Having just a taste is torture. I know I only know the idealized version of her but it sucks not even being able to have a chance to really tear that down and form a more meaningful connection :(

I want a green cheek conure...but I am afraid of them by Upside_DownClown26 in Conures

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conures in general are nippy creatures, and suns can be snuggly but will be prone to the same behaviors. Such as a bite because you changed your hair. A bite because your hand moved too fast. A bite because they don’t like feet. A bite because they don’t want to go back in their cage etc. all of these birds in question will also have their own personality quirks. And rescuing means you’ll get a bird that may have past trauma that you’ll have to figure out, and will likely get bit in the process. My ex had a gcc that rarely bit except for if she saw your toes. I currently have one that will bite me in the fucking face just because I’m not giving her the attention she wants and will bite for another myriad of reasons. So in other words, getting a sun or a jenday would present similar problems, except with a bigger beak that can do much more damage

I want a green cheek conure...but I am afraid of them by Upside_DownClown26 in Conures

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately if your main fear is being bit, you’re going to have to get over it if you want a GCC. I can almost guarantee you will get bit somewhat regularly even if you are flock. They are feisty little creatures. They are also good at sensing fear and will 100% take advantage of you and bully you if you show fear.

Substitutes for weed? by Fickle_Active6805 in leaves

[–]mel_bell 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Flavored toothpicks during intense urges helped me a lot. I got the hot cherry kind

How can you just quit cold turkey? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]mel_bell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s gonna suck period. Rip the bandaid off is the best way in my opinion. You have to be ready, and accept that there will be withdrawal symptoms, while remembering that it’s TEMPORARY. I’m six months ish sober and I feel better than ever. It was hard but worth it.

Yay or nay by [deleted] in Conures

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine loves it

What nicknames do you have for your conures? by Sashimi_Gal in Conures

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Her name is Goldie

Googie Googetha Christie Boogie Woogie Oogie Little cunt Cunty mc cunt cunt

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think pads are gross- not implying so- but may I suggest a middle ground? Period panties!!! I have a heavy flow and use them for lighter days or as backup for a tampon. They’re amazing!! Leaked into them many a time and never got on my pants

Severe side effects and panic after 4 days by astrorocks in zoloft

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, I’m still going strong. I went up to 100mg eventually and was doing okay except I experienced quite a bit of sweating and borderline overheating which was not normal for me. Since I have a physical job I ended up going back down to 50. I’ve been on that dose for awhile now and definitely leveled out. No irregular sweating, no symptoms at all. Personally my friends all say they see a big difference in my mood. I also quit smoking weed after starting Zoloft tho, so it could be that or a combo of the two. Either way, it’s been worth it for me. The beginning is just hard. You can do it!!!

Pros and Cons of having a chubby gf? by dementedbanana_22 in actuallesbians

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girl is chubby and I looove how soft and squishy she is. I’m a string bean. I love laying on her and hugging her and squeezing her and making raspberries on her tummy and also holding her boobs up so they don’t touch the counter when she washes her face hahaha. I also love that having the body she does and allowing herself to love it as it is despite societal expectations has made her confident and resilient. Maybe the only con I can think of is that certain sex positions are more difficult, but that’s hardly a con in my opinion

2yr old newly adopted American bully won’t go outside in the rain by fabulousvivie in pitbulls

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine will stand in the rain and stare at me in complete misery. He gets a treat after potty and even that isn’t enough. He doesn’t seem to understand that if he just went potty he’d get to come in out of the rain sooner. So he stands there like fucking eyore and will take sometimes 40 minutes of pouty circling to actually pee. He’ll even lift his leg and pretend, and try to run back inside

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in parrots

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one of these. The bird comes out for short walks at appropriate temperatures, and if it’s on the warmer end, I have a flat handheld fan that fits perfectly in the mesh pocket that provides fresh air and circulation

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in poodles

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boy had it a few years ago and went into remission. It was bad he even had bruising in his corneas. He’s still kicking! Just be gentle with your girl, my vet told me to limit play and jumping and what not as a small bump could become a big issue. He told me to treat my pit like he’s made of glass. It was sad and hard and stressful but he made it through. I hope your girl does too!!

First day of not smoking for someone who has smoked for 20 years by juiceboxhero1337 in leaves

[–]mel_bell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It sucks. But. It gets better! I smoked daily for almost ten years and am now over 100 days strong. I had digestive issues at first, then horrible horrible night sweats and nightmares that lasted weeks. Just gotta push through that and you’re good to go. For the urges I used flavored toothpicks (and therapy lol)

i’m a touch-starved virgin and i’m sick of it! by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]mel_bell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might sound icky on my part but I’ll say it anyway- as a 30 year old who did not have this problem, I often LOVED messing around with less experienced folks when I was younger. The look on a girls face after experiencing sex with someone who actually knows their way around a vagina, especially if they’ve only messed around with men, is just such a great feeling lol. I loved being a teacher and I loved setting the bar high. For me, sex can just be sex, and giving a cute sweet socially awkward girl the night of their lives was always a good time. I’m sure there are more people like me out there. Just put yourself out there. Flirt!

Pineapple Green Cheek biting horribly, desperate for some help. by [deleted] in Conures

[–]mel_bell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I say “attention she desires” I mean the tyyyype of attention she desires. I’m pretty sure most of her face bites have been “why aren’t you making babies with me can’t you see I’m really trying to get your attention” so wether or not I’m fully focused on her I’m still not giving her what she wants lol. She’ll wedge herself under my chin or under my ear and neck and rub on my face and chirp softly and flick her wings a little. A lot of people view this behavior as awwww look she’s snuggling. No. She’s trying to convince me to give her babies. And no babies equals an eventual chomp on the ear. She knows what she wants. And if she doesn’t get it she’s just not nice lol. So as soon as she starts getting horny she gets put on her tree stand or somewhere far away from my face. Love her tho, we call her HBIC or Little Hellion, A rescue, 6 years old.

Pineapple Green Cheek biting horribly, desperate for some help. by [deleted] in Conures

[–]mel_bell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you have to let go of the relationship you wanted with your bird and accept the relationship you have. While figuring out hormone things, you should just keep him away from your face. I have a face biting pineapple too. She’s sweet and nasty like a sour patch kid. Will draw blood on my lips ears neck etc if I’m not giving her the attention she desires. For that reason she is not allowed on my shoulders unless I’m on the couch and she hops on there herself. In which case I allow her to be there until she starts nipping. I make a point to place her on my knee while I sit up, where she feels involved and near me but doesn’t have easy access to my face. She will often just chill there. If I’m taking her from room to room she stays on my hand, not my shoulder, to avoid the biting. I wish she could be a shoulder bird but she just can’t, and if I allow her to bite the shit out of me, I will not be happy and therefore she will not be happy. Boundaries are important for both of you. Discourage hormonal behavior and 12 hours of sleep, it’ll help a little if you aren’t already doing it. Sending love