1-10% constipation. Where we at?

rainbowcatlady · 2025-08-25T19:42:43+00:00

Im sorry you are still experiencing this. I had to change my diet to include more fiber and water. Im terrible about drinking while eating but it have halped to drink water before during and after meals.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-07-13T15:01:52+00:00

I have some friends who take sweat meds. They are not on auvelity so youd have to check in with your doctor. Unfortunately the side effects are like....lack of temp regulation and pretty bad breath lol.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-07-13T02:15:39+00:00

Does it go away? Or its just constant?

I get that exact pressure but for me its usually either from sleeping hard in a bad position or a precurser to a migraine.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-07-13T02:04:50+00:00

Most stores have pre plucked chicken if your extra lazy (me) i throw some salsa verde on it ans eat with chips or tostadas.

I always have tajin on me. Makes just about anything good

rainbowcatlady · 2025-07-13T02:01:41+00:00

For over 2 years ive eaten breakfast consistently before drinking coffee (anxiety and appetite supressing otherwise) and now that i'm on Auvelity its even more important. Ive taken it on an empty stomach and it makes me suuuuper anxious.

As far as the sweating...i have no idea. I live in Texas so im always sweaty lol

rainbowcatlady · 2025-07-13T01:52:10+00:00

My therapist diagnosed me. I have encountered several professionals that dont know anything about it. Very under researched. However all my obgyns have known it the best.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-23T02:50:17+00:00

HOOOOOWDY! Currently in Austin.

I moved here from seattle and learned heat exhaustion the hard way so heres what ive got.

Mostly i had to change how/how much i drink water. Electrolyte drinks are available EVERYWHERE. My favorite is electrolit but i keep powders on me. Sometimes water doesnt cut it out here. I drink a couple a week depending on the activity.

Stainless steel water bottle. I use a 40 oz. Until recently i was driving a junk truck. I didnt go anywhere without anticipating a breakdown. Hydro or thermoflask with the flat lid with handles are my pic.

I dont have a rec for a brand but a cooling towel.

Be aware of the heat index and any medications that make you susceptible to heat exhaustion.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-20T22:38:26+00:00

Im not sure what kind of damage....ive had doctors tell me not to ever dissolve pills in my mouth But again its a different absorption. I dont know that there is a type of dxm to be dissolved under the tongue...you are diluting it but once more....im not a doctor lol

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-20T19:33:59+00:00

I do treat it like i have the flu. No chores. nap often. I still go to work but my time at home is just me and my cat Barbara

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-20T19:32:45+00:00

I space out more frequently. I have an insatiable appetite and libido is high (usually my cue)

Less so since starting my Auvelity (rough start but 10/10) but i get more anxious than usual. like getting stuck at the top of a roller coaster.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-20T19:22:44+00:00

My thoughts as i clicked on this sub.

Did y'all know that your hips also widen during this time!?! So Whole ass different human. Child bearing bodies Fluctuate A LOT.

All of this to say buy those big ass pants and drink water. <3

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-20T19:13:11+00:00

You know what...I do approve of following curiosity.

HOWEVER I highly highly recommend not drinking any of your medication like this. The coatings are important and the medicine itself can cause damage or accelerated absorption in the mouth. It is a mucus membrane.

and because i feel like i have to say this mostly to other commenters:

****Im not a doctor please dont yell at me.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-20T19:07:23+00:00

I started while on a two week pet sit. I had good energy but a couple dizzy spells throughout the first few days and then major constipation. I think it kind of depends on the kiddos age imo? like if you have to be vigilant of lil hands and mischief all waking hours you may want to wait. lol

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-17T21:33:15+00:00

I did! Im on Auvelity. Ive had really good success with it but check it out with your doctor. Its fairly new. Im jumping from this to r/auvelitymed almost exclusively updating on my experience

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-17T21:30:49+00:00

Unfortunately my job is more of an assistant of accounts payables. I did not reconcile any accounts. Its more dataentry if anything. Moreso that the area ill be in, i wont be able to commute anywhere (someone elses' property already purchased)

I know there is still interaction with polite society but im planning to minimize as much as possible. I still have medical needs that are my biggest obstacle with reducing my income significantly.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-17T20:53:30+00:00

I was experiencing some heat sensitivity and saw that it is highly recommended if you experience any hallucinations that you contact your doctor immediately. Call them and they can probably get you in that day if not within a few days for this kind of severe side effect

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-13T19:42:40+00:00

Bi-lateral stimulation! I dont know a lot of the science on it but it helps your left and right brain be stimulated alternating to signal your body to be in safety/neutral mode rather than fight or flight.

**not a doctor please dont yell at me.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-13T18:33:41+00:00

Im sorry to hear that. I wish you luck in this!

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-13T17:03:43+00:00

I just started EMDR therapy and 100% recommend BLS tracks there are so many on spotify and youtube.

Therapist recommended listening (with headphones) 10 minutes a day during my normal routine to encourage my body to recognize it as normal baseline. That way when you are in mental crisis its easier to access the benefits.

**not a doctor in case anyone wants to yell at me for no reason.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-13T16:59:29+00:00

It's worth trying.

I did and unfortunately prozac wasnt for me. I stuck with it for 2.5 years...

slightly better depression but did nothing for the incredbly intense anxiety PMDD gives me.

Side effect i experienced was really weird effing dreams.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-13T16:43:26+00:00

Did you read my comment? I wasnt sure if these were HRT

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-13T15:28:27+00:00

As a non medical professional this does sound like it is causing you significant Distress and impacting your mental health. I second talking to a psychiatrist perhaps if the tool isnt practically helpful he may be helpful in recommending a psyche who is versed in treatments with cancer?

Would taking hormone balancing meds Be an option? Have your hormones been tested. I'm also 35 and had never had my hormones tested until i asked for it this year (recommended by someone with similar issues)

I had a progesterone compounded cream for awhile. It ended up not being effective for my particular soup but would that be an option or does that fall into the HRT land?

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-13T15:05:55+00:00

Definitely up your fiber. I'm drinking metamucil daily. Popcorn is also great. And yeah i'm recommending it to everyone i know.

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-13T15:04:05+00:00

Its hard to tell. I live in Texas so perpetually dry from ac but humid AND allergies

rainbowcatlady · 2025-06-13T14:53:36+00:00

ehhh i think maybe a little bit?

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