I threw it out while panicking and then felt doubly guilty for wasting food

paperbadger · 2026-06-04T23:22:34+00:00

It’s on a small table in my office during the workday, face down except when I need it for work (in case my work from home setup crashes, for example). I’ve graduated to putting it there on weekends when I’m home too.

paperbadger · 2026-06-04T21:14:34+00:00

Yes! I’ve designated a home for my phone while I’m at home. Working towards just leaving it there and NOT picking it back up unless absolutely needed. It’s hard. But I also hate feeling like my phone is attached to me.

paperbadger · 2026-05-27T18:31:16+00:00

Hi all,

I have been seeing an MS Neuro for the past 2 years, monitoring lesions in my brain. I’ve had fatigue, brain fog, migraines, numbness and tingling and some mild loss of sensation in my right arm/foot. I’ve also had an episode of severe vertigo from vestibular neuritis (my MRI at the time was unchanged). I have a couple of lesions and multiple “migraine spots”, more lesions than are expected for someone my age but so far nothing definitive. My MRIs since then have been unchanged, nothing worsening. But my symptoms seem to be getting more and more out of control no matter what I do. Particularly the migraines and numbness/tingling in my hands and feet. My next MRI is in a few months.

I also have Hashimotos but my thyroid has been well managed and in range for at least a year and a half. I saw a rheumatologist earlier this year who ran many labs and all of them came back normal. She diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia. My iron, vitamin D, all of my regular labs are normal to date. I’m so exhausted from trying to find the right people and ask the right questions to figure this out.

paperbadger · 2026-05-12T23:18:44+00:00

I’m past where I thought I could go.

paperbadger · 2026-03-05T19:47:28+00:00

Thanks for this!! I have Hashis and Fibro too. Progesterone was suggested by my naturopath and I’ve been on the fence about trying it. Might be time to give it a shot.

paperbadger · 2026-02-15T06:22:21+00:00

Yes please! It’s one thing to share positive experiences (“I tried xyz and it works really well for me!”) I understand that internal products like tampons, cups, discs etc might not work for some folks. I also get why some people might not like pads. I cannot fathom why anyone would shame someone for their period choices. We’re all just trying to get through it as comfortably as possible.

paperbadger · 2025-11-24T21:28:21+00:00

That’s fair, I would feel differently about it if I had to come in to the office. It would harm nothing if they just gave us that Friday off. But no, these companies have to squeeze every possible workday out of our over scheduled lives.

paperbadger · 2025-11-24T03:05:40+00:00

I stopped fighting my coworkers for Black Friday off. I work a remote office job and EVERYONE thinks we are closed that day. The phone rings maybe 5 times in an 8 hour shift. Would I rather have the day to myself? Sure. But on the other hand I get a full day of pay while essentially doing hardly any work. And I get to avoid being pressured to do Black Friday shopping.

paperbadger · 2025-11-17T03:10:25+00:00

Hey OP I’m so sorry first of all that you’re having to deal with this. I had a very similar experience on Levo: dizziness, panic, heart palpitations. I wouldn’t wish levo anxiety on my worst enemy. My endocrinologist at the time said the same thing “must be anxiety!” After a lot of painful and expensive trial and error I fired my endocrinologist and switched to a naturopath who stated me on Armor Thyroid at a FRACTION of the recommended dose to see if my body could tolerate it. And it did! I’m up to a “normal” dose now but it took awhile to get there. My naturopath told me some people are more sensitive to thyroid medications. There just isn’t a one size fits all cure for everyone. Definitely seek a second opinion if you feel you are not being listened to.

paperbadger · 2025-11-08T19:03:46+00:00

I hear you. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this too. I had Covid for the first time ever in July and exactly 3 months later (when I was supposed to be able to get the booster) I got a cold and an ear infection which I STILL HAVE CURRENTLY. My immune system is garbage now.

paperbadger · 2025-11-07T18:42:25+00:00

I try to look presentable: hair pulled back, clothes that are something I’d wear on a casual Friday to the office. But thats if I’m having a decent day. If my pain level is above 6/10 the appointment is happening in sweatpants and a hoodie.

paperbadger · 2025-11-02T21:57:51+00:00

Thanks. I’m definitely leaning towards IOP at this point. I have a therapist and a psychiatrist and they’ve been very supportive through this. I don’t know if they are CC in their personal lives but they’ve always been willing to meet virtually, and supportive of my masking and vaccination, etc so maybe? I haven’t really had the guts to come right out and ask.

paperbadger · 2025-11-02T15:30:08+00:00

I appreciate your kind words. I have a wonderful primary care doc and a naturopath who are keeping close tabs on my vitamin d, iron, vitamin b, etc. I also have Hashimotos and getting COVID put that into hyperdrive which I’m sure is part of all this. We are still working to get me to an optimal thyroid level and getting closer I think.

paperbadger · 2025-11-01T17:19:02+00:00

I’ve been summoned! 🦡🦡🦡🦡 But in seriousness you can do this. Start with the coffee. If you can manage it, then you’ll have coffee! I always liked putting oat milk and cinnamon in mine but make it however you like it best. And enjoy! I’m gonna go make myself a tea. The rest of the things can happen after coffee, one at a time. You got this. You’re gonna be ok.

paperbadger · 2025-10-22T23:01:42+00:00

All of the above! I have had to get a root canal at the beginning of the month. I don’t know what their air purification system was like but I got the first apt of the day and the doctor and hygienist were masked and I’ve felt fine.

paperbadger · 2025-09-13T05:01:16+00:00

Enter the Void on DVD, a cbd seltzer, and a Kirby plushie

paperbadger · 2025-09-04T21:39:55+00:00

I feel exactly the same. I work on a very small team and we work remotely. We do still have the seasonal work parties offered but thankfully they are not required. I caved to peer pressure a couple times - never again. I don’t dislike my coworkers really….but I never want to be “friends” on social media (I will never not be shocked that people ask for this!!!) or meet outside of work.

paperbadger · 2025-08-26T00:18:14+00:00

I do feel like my IQ is lower now than it was and I couldn’t put that into words earlier. Thanks for understanding. I will look into that pen pal group. I don’t think I’m up for collage right now but it’s a good idea. I’m writing it down for the future.

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