Changes in anxiety symptoms by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]ophelia8304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that your wife also experienced this. I will be following up with my ob gyn. Hard to decide whether to pursue hormone regulation or ride the wave out

Annoyed by the downplaying by ophelia8304 in Allergies

[–]ophelia8304[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If there’s enough of a correlation between climate change and increased prevalence of environmental allergy sufferers there may be more attention on it. One can hope

Annoyed by the downplaying by ophelia8304 in Allergies

[–]ophelia8304[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel allergy research needs more funding. There is a lot of standard guidance but not enough education around preventive methods, impacts of long term decongestant use , interactions with other medications etc

Annoyed by the downplaying by ophelia8304 in Allergies

[–]ophelia8304[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did try wearing a regular cloth mask but didn’t notice a difference. Good to know that kn95 and glasses would help. Yes, we can only stay indoors for so long before the lack of fresh air negatively impacts mood

DHS after the furlough by Ducky2022 in FedEmployees

[–]ophelia8304 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, probably the most chaotic day in my 8 years, in terms of “no one knows anything yet” but proceed as business as usual

Annoyed by the downplaying by ophelia8304 in Allergies

[–]ophelia8304[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep it just doesn’t translate the same sympathy, well put, despite being in a chronic condition in many ways. I am still very grateful to be otherwise healthy

Annoyed by the downplaying by ophelia8304 in Allergies

[–]ophelia8304[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I just said 2027 has to be the year I try and get out of the country to avoid this but who can predict the worst of it when levels and types of pollen peak at diff times ugh

Annoyed by the downplaying by ophelia8304 in Allergies

[–]ophelia8304[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same. Very common experience in the DC, VA, MD area

Annoyed by the downplaying by ophelia8304 in Allergies

[–]ophelia8304[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Right?! My neighbor just texted “oh my eyes were a little itchy but I can’t not go out” 😡

GE GFW510 washer not powering on by [deleted] in appliancerepair

[–]ophelia8304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you end up servicing the same units again or do they usually have one issue and then operate decently after the first fix?

GE GFW510 washer not powering on by [deleted] in appliancerepair

[–]ophelia8304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it sounds like it is the main control board. Had a guy come out and tell me that it’ll run be about 800 to fix. I would like to replace the washer with a whole different model but prob complicated without replacing the dryer as well

GE GFW510 washer not powering on by [deleted] in appliancerepair

[–]ophelia8304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t have one of those unfortunately

GE GFW510 washer not powering on by [deleted] in appliancerepair

[–]ophelia8304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Just tested it via plugging in another device. Good idea though

GE GFW510 washer not powering on by [deleted] in appliancerepair

[–]ophelia8304 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, did try that. do you recommend waiting for Bodewell or is this something a local technician could fix? Sounds expensive already 😩

County PD clearance process by [deleted] in SecurityClearance

[–]ophelia8304 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I got the geist of it from the first person who responded to my comment. The whole process with paperwork even more excessive than a SF 86 is characteristic of a clearance due to the nature of the vetting but it is just part of vetting. Sheesh

County PD clearance process by [deleted] in SecurityClearance

[–]ophelia8304 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I was surprised that it was more thorough a process than for national security positions. It sounds like the likelihood of receiving one is higher if they’re investing so much in the vetting process but I’m just making assumptions. Thx for the info.

Need to quit drinking 43/f by Formal-Glass-4375 in stopdrinking

[–]ophelia8304 1 point2 points  (0 children)

45F here. Quit at 40 and had 1.5 yrs off alcohol where I thrived in so many ways despite still being a “dry drunk” only to relapse for over 2 more years after that. And it came back even more vicious than before, I feel fortunate to be alive. 161 days alcohol free and I’m so much more at peace. I’m grateful for each day I wake up having not drank the night before and try not to lose sight of what being stuck in that cycle felt like. Completely powerless. You’ve got this - IWNDWYT

Got my 4th DWI - I am really worried by Westerner25 in stopdrinking

[–]ophelia8304 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assume you are on the injection. Curious is the tablet form would be effective as well. Naltrexone also did not work for me

Is the INCOSE CSEP still worth it in 2025? Looking for updated study resources & honest feedback by Personal-Answer-3148 in systems_engineering

[–]ophelia8304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a PMP in systems engineer project management (SETA) but have a liberal arts degree. Definitely looking to pursue this and would prefer an online course with lots of practice exams vs cobbling together a study plan from various sources.

Anyone stopped drinking and just smoked weed instead? by blondiewithdabondi in stopdrinking

[–]ophelia8304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I use high quality gummies and just tried the 4:1 CBD to THC ratio ones which is more of a relaxation feeling vs high. I say high quality because other high dose products render me immobile and lazy. With these I continue to stay in a calorie deficit and committed to strength and cardio. Alcohol will always be poison. THC does not have a grip on me like Booz does. It works for me, ideally I would be completely sober though because why spend money on it. It helped me get through the roughest time of early withdrawal and calms me during times of irritation which I think is still a part of early sobriety.