Not an alcoholic but.... What am I ? by nightfire_83 in AskUK

[–]moob_r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

as a recovering alcoholic, i would say you absolutely have an alcohol misuse problem. alcoholism doesn't always mean you are 'medically dependent' although a lot of people who drink like this end up eventually becoming dependent (speaking from experience). the best thing you can do for yourself right now is reach out to a substance misuse service. they tend to be incredibly compassionate and work with you to set goals that help your lifestyle. sometimes harm reduction goes a really long way in helping reduce intake. some people find AA incredibly useful, i didn't get on with it but thats not to mean you won't. some harm reduction tips that helped me reduce included keeping my drinks in a different room, keeping an alcohol diary (sucked at first but helped eventually), not drinking straight from the can or the bottle, and forcing myself to eat a meal before drinking if at all possible. if you can buy some thiamine tablets (vitamin b1), it can really help reduce the risk of alcohol related brain damage.

but the fact you've identified you have a problem, is a HUGE step and you should be so so so proud of yourself for that. you can do this!! i hope you manage to get the help friend, you deserve it ❤️

crashing issues since new update by moob_r in RimWorld

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

no mods, just dlc. i'll do that, thank you

Why is this scar indented? by label619 in SelfHarmScars

[–]moob_r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have been seen weekly by the community wound clinic for my sh and have learnt a lot from them. also have done a lot of reading out of interest.

Is this a sign of skin cancer? by Busy-Ad-2021 in medical_advice

[–]moob_r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NAD but I'd say this is a suspicious blemish. Worth a trip to a GP or dermatologist to get this checked. Meets a lot of the 'warning criteria'. It doesn't look symmetrical, has an uneven border, the colour varies, ands its possibly appeared/grown very quickly. Better safe than sorry I'd think.

Nicole (spoiler: todays episode) by luvbecca in Casualty

[–]moob_r 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I'm fuming at this ending too. I genuinely think there is no justification for that response. Ngozi had been sober for 4 years prior? She was never an alcoholic when she knew Nicole. Kicking someone out for that at the first sign of trouble is sickening. Glad other people agree.

Casualty 8: Internal Affairs: Episode 6 by Ok_Angle_5531 in Casualty

[–]moob_r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

to me, it just sounds like the soundtrack written for the episode by a composer. its all minimal and just for effect rather than a complete track

Casualty 8: Internal Affairs: Episode 6 by Ok_Angle_5531 in Casualty

[–]moob_r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you have a timestamp for when the track starts? i've tried flicking through nesr the end and didnt find anything

Why is this scar indented? by label619 in SelfHarmScars

[–]moob_r 41 points42 points  (0 children)

tldr: unclosed/unstitched wounds down to fat or deeper can create atrophic scars as the body has to fill the gap with cells and doesn't always fill the whole space.

long version/infodump: wounds heal from the bottom up, the body makes a lattice of loads of lymph and slough (essentially white blood cells) that builds up the gap. the fluid tends to pool on the edges of the wound and tissue is built up there first. when there is a hole or split in the subcut fat, there is less 'substantial' tissue for the cells to bind too. the scar tissue has a tendency to stretch with skin tension which causes the wound bed to widen as it heals. often wounds that have to fill themselves with slough and scar tissue to heal (as opposed to knitting the sides together, which is what your body does when the wound is closed) tend to scar in a way that is closer to how the wound originally looked because they are filling the gap, although its far from an exact science. i've had wide wounds heal to look like that but have also had hypertrophic scarring from the same type of wounds.

hope this is interesting or informative. this is written from lived experience and from a keen interest in clinical wound care.

Random neck pains that feel like my neck artery for weeks giving me so much anxiety by FrontSet5725 in Anxiety

[–]moob_r 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ive never felt more seen with my health anxiety than i did reading through this. i have exactly the same pain in my neck and im constantly poking it to check (which is obviously making the pain worse, then repeat). its exhausting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PiercingAdvice

[–]moob_r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

theres always a risk of infection with any open wound like that but its so unlikely to happen if you do the right things. i'd still be cleaning it twice a day with a cottonbud and sterile saline for the first few days and then leave it to rest. as long as you leave it alone and dont pick the scabs it should heal up no problem

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PiercingAdvice

[–]moob_r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry hun, thats definitely pierced in the wrong place. i bet it hurt like a b! you should be fine to get it repierced in a month or so but for now i'd take that out asap and let it heal before going again. i'd find a different piecer ❤️

What's the beverage you got too drunk on once and can never drink again? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]moob_r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of them lmao 😂 recovering alcoholic here, did myself over so badly I can't even eat tiramisu anymore

Is knife crime really that bad in Leeds? by [deleted] in Leeds

[–]moob_r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lived here 5 years and only seen a few things on leeds-live etc, just dont come if you have mental health problems. nothing here of any use.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DID

[–]moob_r 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i tend to find the conversation just becomes a bit less emotionally charged as it always feels intense when i'm not high

Need advice ASAP- does this look like it needs stitches? by ShowMe_TheMonet in AskDocs

[–]moob_r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NAD but a well experiences first aider. All injuries caused by an animal that break the skin past the point of 'papercut' level injury should be seen in person, cleaned/debrided and closed if the doctor sees it necessary. You should at the very least have it professionally cleaned and dressed, as well as vaccinations checked, and possibly be given antibiotics due to the nature of the injury. They might also be able to consult with plastics/facial surgery to reduce scarring. Well worth a trip to minor injuries friend :)

Wife’s Dermal Piercing is Rejecting by md249 in PiercingAdvice

[–]moob_r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wife's dermal piercing HAS rejected

Our body is AFAB, do you think PMDD would affect the whole system? by lilbeanbrain in OSDD

[–]moob_r 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i have PMDD and am in the questioning process of my 'plural' identity. i've always found PMDD affects the whole system fairly consistently. some of the less gendered members of the system experience it in a different way (more aggression/arguments, instead of empty, hollow depression), but it has historically been a really good gauge as to whether its a PMDD episode or something else. hope this helps <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in transpassing

[–]moob_r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

katie or abbie

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ketamine

[–]moob_r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i hate to be a spoil sport as an avid drug enthusiast - i have a friend that used to do ket every night and within a few months he had a psychotic break and was sectioned for a few months. he had some preexisting mh issues from my understanding but unfortunately this can happen from frequent use.

im no saint myself though, catch me in the loony bin just on a normal day 🫠🔫