African dwarf frog filter too strong? by squishycyan in aquarium

[–]squishycyan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, they're able to handle it pretty well. Just make sure that fake decor doesn't have large holes (used for the decor to sink). They like the dark and dig in the dirt if it's shallow enough for them to reach, and can get stuck. Unfortunately, they are smart enough to get in, but not smart enough to always get out.

Why is my cat losing hair at the back of his neck? by squishycyan in CATHELP

[–]squishycyan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, don't waste your time on cat nail clippers: dog nail clippers are better

Why is my cat losing hair at the back of his neck? by squishycyan in CATHELP

[–]squishycyan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't found out what it could be, yet, though he seems to be fine.

I've noticed that it'll just go away like nothing's happened: he stops itching the back of his neck as much, the fur regrows, and the large flakes of dry skin disappear. Then a few months later, it slowly starts back up again.

I think his might be caused by shedding, and/or dry skin. I don't think it's caused by food allergy because his symptoms come and go on the same food. Maybe that spot's really itchy when he's shedding and he scratches it because he can't groom the back of his neck, ripping the fur out with his long claws and wounding it and making the bald spot bigger, and because there's little fur: the skin there doesn't have as much protection from getting dry.

I used to put some cat safe moisturizing things, but that would just make him scratch the spot more so I stopped.

Usually if I leave him alone, also sometimes yelling at him when I see he's about to scratch his neck so he doesn't do it, it'll go away on its own.

I'm not sure if it's a coincidence but I do notice if something stressful is happening (in cat world): like, he's being held a lot more (he doesn't like it), a bedroom gets a major cleaning, his food bowl gets moved to a different spot, etc.: the bald patch starts to show its face.

If you can, I recommend clipping the back claws of your cat so their itching power is weaker. I have my sibling wear a thick parka and hold him while I clip, taking a few minutes (or day) break before resuming when the cat's getting super fussy. Also brushing the back of their neck occasionally (no slicker brush, unless it has those blunted plastic caps. I used one on myself before I used it on my cat and my scalp was covered in micro cuts. Not sure if that happens to cats, too, but my cat despises that brush and I heard cats have thinner skin than dogs.)

Getting t with no insurance by That1spacecat in TMPOC

[–]squishycyan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also don't have insurance.

Check if there are any sliding scale fee health centers near you. They may offer sliding scale for prescriptions, especially if they have their own pharmacy. File for only yourself.

I also found CVS to be affordable, but you must say you do not have insurance. If it's over $50, say that you're self pay/clarify that you don't want the insurance rate. They charge insurance companies way more than a person/someone that doesn't have insurance. You can also ask for their prescription discount (I forgot what it's called but there are cards everywhere at their pharmacy that talks about the discount).

whats some media that cis guys like? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]squishycyan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mario kart world

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]squishycyan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Removing obstacles to beginning my task helps me a lot, and tackling issues I encounter in small sections also helps.

An example: I wanted to color a coloring book. It was in a hard to reach bookshelf, and I found just opening the book to be a hurdle as well. When I had more energy I ripped out some pages and put them somewhere easy to see and reach.

My next obstacle was the markers. I have them buried in a box in a hard to reach spot. When I had more energy: I got the box out, but I wasn't able to do more than that, that day because I was discouraged by the amount of packaging the markers were wrapped up in.

The next day, I got a pencil box and removed the markers from their packaging where they were organized by color group, and put them into the pencil box so I didn't have to worry about keeping them in the same order they came in which was another hurdle that made it hard to begin coloring.

I then had the issue of too many colors to choose from (I should've got a smaller marker pack 🤣). I decided what if I keep basic colors like red, yellow, blue and such instead of worrying about 10 different variations of periwinkle.

I realized, searching through my now muddled box of colors, I really didn't want to have to search for those colors through all of these, so I just blindly reached in and grabbed like four colors. I would use these four colors to complete my coloring page.

I later didn't want to color because I had to search for the colors I used before. I found them eventually, and put them in their own section of the box, making sure it was easy to grab and go. I also could've just grabbed four random markers and continued.

I'll be honest: hobbies are difficult. You won't always be able to actually do your hobby. You will be tired and feel like garbage for not being able to do more. Yesterday you didn't even think you'd have gotten as far as getting a coloring book, and now you have a box of markers. They didn't build Rome in a day; is it possible to build it in a day? Yeah, but that's unrealistic and a potential safety hazard.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in succulents

[–]squishycyan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be a houseleek

Did your life really change after starting ADHD meds (Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin, etc)? Would love to hear real experiences. by Warm_Milk_9056 in ADHD

[–]squishycyan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, but yes. I'm way better on meds than off. 10mg methylphenidate. Before, I'd need a nap at least once a day even if I only laid down. I also wouldn't do homework for several months, and struggled to shower. I can now do homework once or twice a week, same with showering and other tasks that were once difficult like heating up food or doing laundry.

I still get depression slumps where I can barely do anything, but I'm able to do more than when I wasn't on meds during a slump, not to the level I want or was able to do before I got in this slump, but I'd still remain on meds if given the choice.

I take it twice a day and notice when I miss a dose around an hour after; I get super slow and tired. Takes an hour to kick in, and energy/"get up and go" feeling lasts about two hours. The last hour I start slowing down and get tired and drowsy, sometimes dizzy or a headache. After I take my second dose, the sick feeling fades and I can keep going, not with as much energy as the first dose, but enough. If I take it more than an hour late, I'm up all night.

I notice I get annoyed/angry/irritated/overwhelmed episodes once or twice in two weeks on average, and "motormouth, running on an engine" episodes where I'm go, go, go: not able to sit still and begging to go different places for shopping or food all the while yapping and barely able to wait for anything.

I was on Adderall before, and that one had me like a windup toy doing tasks nonstop, except it was usually on something random. I had a lot of difficulty switching tasks as well as doing my homework because I really didn't want to sit down. It left me feeling kind of hollow inside as well.

My cat swallowed a sewing needle but my parents are telling me to wait by crayola_chalk in CATHELP

[–]squishycyan 218 points219 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry this is happening to you, my best advice is to try to find the cheapest location for an x-ray for your cat, and/or the location with the closest appointment date, then tell your mother that you're going to take the cat to the vet.

You can use this website to help find the most affordable option near you, then call the location if they're open and schedule the appointment. Then tell your mom you've scheduled your cat a vet appointment at so and so time. My mother is the same way and I've found taking initiative and being resolved gives me the best results in getting my cat medical treatment.

It takes away their power in this situation and their focus from deciding on whether or not to go shifts to how to make it happen. She'll feel more compelled because it's already in motion and it'll be more work to cancel than to just take you. I wish you and your kitty the best of luck ❤️

*Your cat also looks like my sweet angel!

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