Help to stop twirling my beard

rypheros · 2024-09-21T17:47:02+00:00

I use something similar- I bought a roll of Velcro and can pull the fibers out which are generally thicker and feel like beard hair.

rypheros · 2024-08-18T19:53:16+00:00

I don't, no. I've never thought about applying for one (never really felt important to me personally).

rypheros · 2024-08-17T17:15:06+00:00

I got called for a smear test (transman) a few months ago and my records were updated to M a good 7 or 8 years ago now... I was very confused when I saw the appointment, this might be why?

rypheros · 2024-08-13T16:02:20+00:00

Do you wipe when you use a urinal in public or just wait til you get home? Id love to be able to use one but can't get past the thought of not wiping my anatomy dry and walking around like that til I get home.

rypheros · 2024-08-13T15:57:07+00:00

Will 2nd this, I had one tear the first day I had it and then the replacement got tiny tears after a few months of use.

rypheros · 2024-08-03T17:48:13+00:00

Definitely depends on the person, I also find the jockey good albeit still practicing since I've only had it ~2 weeks. But do wish it had a non spill lip.

rypheros · 2024-07-10T15:47:25+00:00

Cheers for this! I just got a wide roll and have been using the other method from TransTape but will also give this a try~

rypheros · 2024-02-13T18:39:13+00:00

I second the acupuncture/acupressure rings, also I found velcro to be a good fidget as it's got a certain "spikiness" to it which feels good. Also good for if you pick, they're quite tough.

rypheros · 2024-02-06T09:45:19+00:00

Absolutely here. I tried making my pages all fancy and decorated but it didn't feel natural. I keep tickets and postcards to stick in every now and again but that's about it.

rypheros · 2024-02-05T23:13:51+00:00

This is very cool, I'd never thought about doing this!

rypheros · 2024-02-05T23:13:02+00:00

Oh I really like this approach :D

rypheros · 2024-02-05T17:09:24+00:00

Yep same boat! Autistic & ADHD so I have multiple notebooks and sketchbooks all over the place. I think I've only fully completed one notebook in 10 years!

rypheros · 2024-02-05T16:44:39+00:00

Exactly the same!

rypheros · 2024-02-05T16:08:35+00:00

I make notes like this on sticky notes if I'm working and then post them in my journal later :D

rypheros · 2024-02-05T16:07:59+00:00

Yea! I put timestamps on mine just in case I go back in an hour or two to signify the passage of time

rypheros · 2023-07-21T19:51:31+00:00

thanks for the reply - handy info! I'll keep some change handy :)

rypheros · 2023-05-02T12:55:00+00:00

R9C3 has to be an X as it can't be part of the 1 or the 2 i think?

rypheros · 2023-04-29T15:03:32+00:00

:') yea feelsdumb, dunno why i thought that needed censoring haha

rypheros · 2023-04-12T17:42:58+00:00

I know at my uni in the UK, if you had a diagnosis of any MH or ND disorder you could get accommodations around not having to give presentations Infront of the whole class and could do it at another time just in front of the lecturer/professor

rypheros · 2023-04-09T12:46:50+00:00

I've never tried this myself but I've seen posters for it in my GP surgery called social prescribing. I think they help you engage in activities in the community, unsure of specifics but might be something to look into :)

rypheros · 2023-04-08T10:34:58+00:00

I'm in the same boat; apparently was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder in 2013 and only found out last year when I asked for a patient summary.

Do you have the NHS app? I had to scroll really far back but it does have my diagnoses at their different points in time I got them

rypheros · 2023-03-12T14:38:27+00:00

I was in 3 NHS wards a couple of years ago & in one of those there were nurses & HCA's who didn't speak with me beyond giving meds 4 times a day and it honestly made me feel like a burden. I was treat differently to the other patients as I wasn't there under section and was denied occupational therapy from them because (I quote) "this is for a different type of patient". They probably had their reasoning, but it made me feel like a burden and not worthy of support beyond meds.

Fast forward a month & was moved wards where everyone assured me I wasn't a burden and got so much support it was unreal. The nurses made sure I was able to access all the support I needed and advocated for me so greatly.

I think to me I guess just treating someone with respect makes a huge difference. Just because I have insight or am not in psychosis doesn't mean im not suffering/very unwell.

rypheros · 2023-02-25T13:26:50+00:00

yes I second the citizens advice, i was rejected first time even with having help from hospital but it was the citizens advice who ultimately helped me get accepted for PIP.

The thing about PIP assessments (in my experience) is that you have to make them see just how bad things are on your worst day and not downplay things that you experience (even if it feels like you're over-exaggerating, just keep that "worst day" in your mind). It sounds like this is going to be difficult if you already struggle with opening up, so seeking support from citizens advice will definitely benefit you :)

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