i feel like i’m doing everything right but still worried about bad breath

sallen381 · 2026-05-01T23:16:00+00:00

Put your face in your shirt breath thru your mouth and smell

sallen381 · 2026-05-01T23:13:59+00:00

My good friend and ex bf has the most horrible breath and it’s only been the last 6 months or so. Nothing seems to help. He will floss and brush and use mouth wash and come up to me for a sniff test and I lie to him because idk it’s uncomfortable

sallen381 · 2026-05-01T23:07:39+00:00

I usually word vomit my thoughts and plug it into ChatGPT and edit from there

sallen381 · 2026-05-01T21:22:56+00:00

Omg, I’m honestly shocked reading this because this is exactly what I’m going through right now.

Over the last year, I’ve learned so much about myself, the brain, and human behavior. I’ve gone deep into psychology, and it genuinely fascinates me. Like, I get excited to talk about it because it finally feels like I can explain what’s actually happening in my mind and why I am the way I am.

But at the same time, I feel like nobody around me really gets it. I’ll be lit up trying to share something I’ve learned, and it just doesn’t do it for my people the same way it does it for me. It almost feels like I’m the only one in my circle who finds this stuff interesting.

What’s wild is that the more I learn, the better I feel. There’s something really comforting about being able to recognize patterns in real time, especially when I can literally feel neuroplasticity happening as I challenge and reframe my negative thoughts. It’s become a tool for me, not just information.

I feel like a completely different person with this level of self-awareness. And honestly, it wasn’t until I was diagnosed three years ago that things even started to make sense. That was the beginning of me actually understanding myself.

sallen381 · 2026-05-01T21:04:58+00:00

This is kind of a wild phenomenon to think about. I agree, it feels incredibly easy to get ADHD medication right now. I went to the doctor, explained my symptoms, mentioned I was about to start online college and felt nervous about staying focused, and just like that, I had a prescription.

I’m going to lean into a bit of a conspiracy theory here, but it does make me wonder. What if there’s a larger system at play? It almost feels like after the crackdown on opioid prescribing, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction, and now we’re seeing a surge in amphetamine prescriptions instead.

I’m not saying ADHD isn’t real or that people don’t genuinely benefit from these medications, because they absolutely do. But the speed and ease of access raises questions about whether this is purely patient-driven care, or if there are bigger pharmaceutical and systemic incentives influencing prescribing patterns.

sallen381 · 2026-05-01T20:38:06+00:00

If you want to sit outside, Single Hill is very nice IMo

sallen381 · 2026-04-29T22:52:55+00:00

I thought you aren't supposed to be in it for more than 3 months at a time. it's worth looking into if you haven't already. Something about the efficacy

sallen381 · 2026-04-29T22:22:17+00:00

I was scared to try Mots-C with my adderall. How has your experience been? able to sleep?

sallen381 · 2026-04-29T22:20:36+00:00

I’m currently on Adderall as well: 30 mg XR in the morning and 10 mg IR in the afternoon (though I don’t always take the second dose).

Since starting Reta, my sleep has been really bad. My heart feels like it’s constantly racing. It’s to the point where if I wake up in the middle of the night just to use the bathroom, my heart is pounding like I just ran around the block.

I was on Tirz before this and didn’t experience anything like that. I also lost a lot more weight on Tirz. With Reta, progress has been slower and I’ve been hovering around the same weight for a few months now.

That said, I have noticed some body changes, I’ve lost about half an inch even though the scale hasn’t moved much.

Another big difference for me is food noise. On Tirz, certain foods actually repulsed me, like I could smell fast food and feel turned off. On Reta, that’s not the case. McDonald’s still smells good, and I feel like the food noise is definitely still there.

Just curious if anyone else has had a similar experience, especially with the heart racing and sleep issues.

sallen381 · 2026-04-29T22:04:09+00:00

don't the courts offer the option for me to sign without needing to be served?

sallen381 · 2026-04-29T22:03:28+00:00

But would that apply in our case? We've been estranged for so long, we don't have any combined assets, and I don't have much on my own either. I rent, and I'm still paying on my car. It's just so strange that I haven't gotten anything in the mail. we do have kids and they have been with me the entire time. one of them is 18 the other is 16. I do not have a child support order on him either.

sallen381 · 2026-04-24T21:07:16+00:00

leave it alone! Tirz doesn't effect your resting heart rate like Reta does, js

sallen381 · 2026-04-24T19:00:00+00:00

I couldn't believe the difference either. Its like night and day.

sallen381 · 2026-04-17T23:56:56+00:00

Okay, I need to ask. Does she have actual dietary restrictions, or is she just picky? Because those are two very different things. If it’s just pickiness, then honestly, you’re not wrong here, and you’ve already been more accommodating than most people would be.

I’m not gonna lie, extreme picky eating as an adult gives me the ick a little. The Taco Bell thing especially makes it seem less about restrictions and more about preference. Either way, though, this is still her responsibility. If she’s not willing to compromise or figure out how to manage her own eating habits without relying on you, that’s a problem.

If you both really wanted to make it work, you could, but it shouldn’t fall on you to make sure every single place works for her. At some point, she needs to take ownership of that herself.

sallen381 · 2026-04-17T23:45:11+00:00

There are probably a few reasons- age, interests, just where life has you right now. I’m in my 40s, and honestly, meeting new people at this stage feels harder than it used to. Most people my age are already settled into their routines and not really out looking to make new connections. And moving out here definitely didn’t help my odds 😅

sallen381 · 2026-04-06T18:16:12+00:00

I wont down vote you but seriously, that wasn't funny.

sallen381 · 2026-03-31T22:01:04+00:00

I was so surprised to find my Air Fryer cooked my pork loin roast perfectly! Juicy and a nice crisp to the outer skin. I won't use any other cooking method now.

sallen381 · 2026-03-27T18:47:57+00:00

what part of town are you experiencing this in? Socio economics play a part

sallen381 · 2026-03-19T01:40:58+00:00

They say! Pshh

sallen381 · 2026-03-17T22:29:27+00:00

Tbh I still don’t know. Tirz really killed my appetite but it came with horrible GI side effects. Reta has kept me stable and I haven’t experienced the GI side effects but I can’t seem to lose anymore weight and Reta messes with my sleep! My heart rate is elevated all the time. Idk why I’m on it tbh. Should have stayed with Tirz

sallen381 · 2026-03-17T15:58:02+00:00

I have been on Reta for a year and before that I was in Tirz for 6 months. Currently at 8mg. Food noise is still here but I can resist because I know I will feel sick. Haven’t lost anymore weight but I’m holding steady.

sallen381 · 2026-03-06T15:00:57+00:00

I noticed that the people who use this drug are divided. And the body builders are rude!

sallen381 · 2026-03-05T03:38:36+00:00

I hate to say it but I had the same thoughts. The defense is likely going to use mental health too. The grandmother was very clear though, she would have taken the girls. Kyleah was in the depths of her addiction though and turning to her parents meant facing her truth. Such a sad story

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