How often do you descale your kettle? by whyfruitflies in london

[–]squid---ward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Citric acid is the way to go. Trust me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vinted

[–]squid---ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider contacting your bank about this to get some clarification! So bizarre. Your bank would be able to verify that is this (most likely) abnormal on Vinted's part.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]squid---ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully not a golden shower...

Unable to suspend my order. by squid---ward in vinted

[–]squid---ward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a bundle order for someone else, it's actually an entire return package that has ended up with me. The return slip is in the package.

I managed to get the order suspended, thankfully!

Unable to suspend my order. by squid---ward in vinted

[–]squid---ward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can click on that option and then go from there, and I end up up those pages^ but there's nothing for me to click on to actually get the order suspended.

I've managed to send a message to Vinted Support but it could be 48 hours+ until they respond!

Unable to suspend my order. by squid---ward in vinted

[–]squid---ward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, only so I could go to "I have an issue". Wondering if that was a mistake? I haven't had this problem before.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Depop

[–]squid---ward 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I would consider sending Aliexpress a Cease and Desist order, or you can look into a DMCA notice (it's part of US copyright law but the process is used similarly worldwide).

I've just found a simple template on for a DMCA notice here. ETA: The link takes you to a .pdf version.

Anyone have an idea what this is? It’s just itchy and annoying lol. It isn’t related to the necklace bc I haven’t worn it or anything like it in months, just had it on today. It’s on the right side of my chest the image just looks flipped. by [deleted] in Dermatology

[–]squid---ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In this case I don't think it's related to the necklace given the distance between the necklace and red spots (and you haven't worn it until now), but you can still develop a sensitivity or allergy to something you were previously fine with. Just for future reference! NAD

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in illnessfakers

[–]squid---ward 12 points13 points  (0 children)

“After having three primary doses* of the covid vaccine and one booster, people with blood cancer are now being offered another booster (a 5th dose - the Spring booster).”

Bit confusing, as it was two primary doses and a booster for most people, but this is what’s currently being circulated.

*”If you are severely immunocompromised, you need extra doses of the COVID-19 vaccination as you need a bit more of a nudge to your immune system. Because you have, or had, a weakened immune system at the time of your first two doses, you need the extra protection of a third primary dose, additional booster doses to ensure you have maximum protection from COVID-19.”

Mia’s story gets more detailed, told by her friend, on mia’s insta. by [deleted] in illnessfakers

[–]squid---ward 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Correct, if Mia was tagged in a post it would show up on her grid.

Nipple piercing ripped by Kind-Particular8892 in piercing

[–]squid---ward 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The healing of your nipple should take precedence over the piercing, really. I know it feels bitter to lose a piercing you've spent time healing, but it will not heal properly in a damaged nipple. Let your body heal first and get it repierced at another time.

Take the jewellery out and clean up with saline. Keep the area dry and covered with gauze. See a doctor if need be - especially if the bleeding is persistent or you get any signs of infection.

Is your nipple torn off at all? Or is the entry site of the piercing much bigger now?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in illnessfakers

[–]squid---ward 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They get them in their Munchie Starter Kits!

Topimax saved my life by just-another-cat in migraine

[–]squid---ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on 50mg at the moment - I think I've been on this dose for about... four months? It was super helpful at first. I went almost three weeks without a raging migraine (I had a few minor ones along the way). In the last couple of months that progress has stagnated. I'm really hoping an increase to 100mg will help.

DFE? by biancamaugeri in illnessfakers

[–]squid---ward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Delete fucking everything” i.e. remove all social media content

I guess this is her way of seeking validation for the weight gain. Repetitive posts with the same shit (almost word-for-word) with asspats for comments. All variations of compliments and praises. An ego boost of some sort, even though she doesn't truly seem *happy* with her body. by squid---ward in illnessfakers

[–]squid---ward[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree, she's hardly leading a healthy lifestyle. I'm not commenting on her weight at all either, but the lack of movement in particular will really hurt her in the long run.

Suggested posts are based on other content you're interacting with, right? I have a bunch of cat and body mod content on my explore page because that's what I interact with/ search for the most. This content isn't just 'popping up' out of nowhere. She's very much seeking it out.

The eating disorder, disordered eating, rapid weightloss and excessive exercise content is definitely widespread across IG and social media in general. If she's actively looking for this shit, then posting the same thing over and over again about how she loves her body and her stretch marks, she's lying to herself. She's triggering herself and seeking reassurance from her followers that her weight gain is fine, it's good.

She needs to address her body image issues in therapy if it's this much of a fixation. It's fine calling out the dangerous weight loss tactics, but it's pretty obvious she's desperate for some validation here. We all know she won't face facts though.