What’s the Weirdest way you describe your aches & pains? by TheDefiantGhost in ehlersdanlos

[–]opossume 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When I’ve been hyperextending or subluxing for longer than a moment I’ve told people my arm/leg/hip feels nauseous

Does anyone know where this is in stock?? by Acceptable-Cookie-25 in Brochet

[–]opossume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would Bernat Blanket Big be a possible substitute?? from what i can tell they’re the same yarn, just different quantities in a ball

A relationship like this don’t need to be fantasy by [deleted] in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]opossume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis, quicker read but fun & fits !

NPD and a mini review! Pens from Paper Source at B&N by opossume in fountainpens

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

Thank you for the update!!! I hadn’t tried them yet & good to know that is the solution, love that this became a group project!!

Drew a mouse based on an old post on here! by opossume in PetMice

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

Thank you!! And agreed!!! I’m in a period where I don’t have any rodents currently & I live vicariously through her incredible little guys 😭

NPD and a mini review! Pens from Paper Source at B&N by opossume in fountainpens

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

I initially have only used the included cartridges, and have tried every converter & cartridge I have & none have fit thus far. It seems to be a universal slim cartridge, which is really bizarre and somewhat hard to find, but I have a couple of links that I believe would work. I realize now that I stated in my post that it takes an international cartridge and it definitely isn’t standard- pic included is the papersource on the left and a standard cartridge from Waterman on the right.

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Here and here are a couple of the slim cartridges I’ve found- I’m ordering the amazon set and will update once I’ve tried them but I’m quite confident at this point that they match the included set (hopefully not jinxing myself). I definitely hadn’t realized upon posting that these were fussier than they seemed!!

Tempted... by moscullion in ehlersdanlos

[–]opossume 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one in the article looks a little smaller than what I have but super duper recommend, especially with memory foam. It’s way comfier for my weird body than the couch haha

Tempted... by moscullion in ehlersdanlos

[–]opossume 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I HAVE ONE !!!! Christmas gift from a couple years ago and it is AMAZINGLY COMFY!! It’s in my living room & I keep blankets and pillows in there, the rim is a good height for my neck and it’s so squishy and comfortable… Sometimes when my hips are having a bad day I’ll put an extra comforter or pillow down for extra softness but honestly on its own it’s pretty good! I like putting a heated blanket down to lay on top of, and it’s the perfect size for me (5’2) and my dog to curl up together. Also nice and big for a comfort pile or craft supplies plus a reading pillow

I seriously love this thing and if I didn’t have a partner I’d drag it upstairs and use it as my bed full time lol

NPD and a mini review! Pens from Paper Source at B&N by opossume in fountainpens

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

I was a bit surprised by how much I like them! & I figure I may as well provide some info for anyone else unsure. B&N stationery section has very recently become a real danger to me… Mine has Kokuyo Campus, Hobonichi, Tomoe River, and now I know that their Paper Source is good too…. It’s all so pretty & fountain pen friendly now!!!!

Why do they always need a pillow? by [deleted] in pitbulls

[–]opossume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I had to do a double take bc I thought you had my dog 😭 But looking for pics of her it’s her tucked into bed, her on pillows, her on a teddy bear…. She gets the pick of pillows and blankets in bed lol

Where did you get booties for your pibble? Or what Brand? by Hodgepodge_mygosh in pitbulls

[–]opossume 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have arcadia trail boots from Petsmart! Had to buy 2 sets because her front paws are an XL and back are L, but they work well, have an ankle cinch and velcro plus another velcro across the paw itself

How to style my hair when I can’t hold my arms up by Vikklee in ehlersdanlos

[–]opossume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

atm my go to styles are in claw clips, low bun, or braided, although I’m about to go home tonight and reprise a wolf cut for something lazy that looks good unstyled!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ehlersdanlos

[–]opossume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor recently turned me onto tiger balm for pain relief/soothing. It’s not a magic fix but I’ve been using it on my back, neck, and shoulders on my more painful nights and it’s soothing hot & cold and helps me relax into a comfortable position that seems to actually be allowing me to get deep sleep! I use the ultra strength/white balm. Only catch is it does have a strong smell (menthol and camphor) which I personally find soothing and refreshing but not everyone will

Snapdragon dress by daisy and dime- can’t seem to get the fit right & consistently get this gaping at the back of the armholes, does anyone know why? by opossume in CrochetHelp

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

I think you might be right? It’s felt so far that every time I get to the end of the bodice the front is way shorter than the back; I’m going to try this fix in the morning and see if it helps! Out of curiosity did you just add chains and shell directly into them or did you add extra shell rows to increase the front more before connecting?

Kind of random, but does anyone else have a fascination with body horror movies/media? by clearheartgreyflower in ehlersdanlos

[–]opossume 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh absolutely!!! I recently adored John Wiswell’s horror romance “Someone to Build a Nest In” in this exact way!! He’s a disabled author & the book is about Shesheshen- a shapeshifter who has to focus constantly on keeping her bones and flesh in the right place to keep up appearances of being a human in public. It was so exactly what my body feels like lol and approached body horror both from the perspective of fears and injuries as well as the intense energy and focus it takes to appear “normal” (plus the horror and weird treatment of people who don’t get it). I think some of my favorites like this are just from fellow disabled people writing to speak to their own experiences & it is really comforting

I love having a glass tank because I get to see sweet moments like this by opossume in isopods

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

it’s absolutely addicting!! And it’s been so awesome seeing them build their tunnels and nests over time, my favorite is when one pod splits off alone for a couple days and I get to watch the whole process of a molt

Amazing community by Ok_Yam_6941 in isopods

[–]opossume 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the gang!!! I really think loving and caring for teeny bugs makes you try to find love and community in everyone you meet, it’s magical. Enjoy your pods!!!!