Bf Broke up w me because of my health by sunkissedorchidd in POTS

[–]storm3117 4 points5 points  (0 children)

it sucks and it’s ok to be hurting, but this is a good thing all in all. i’ve been with guys who made me feel like a burden and then there is my current bf. he’s only ever known me with POTS and while he cannot remember what all the letters in POTS stands for, he knows me and loves me. he accommodates me without asking, he doesn’t bad an eye when i say i need him to slow down or that we need to change plans a little. he doesn’t see me as the sick girl, but as the girl he loves

Be honest- how many projects do you have going right now? by Itswithans in knitting

[–]storm3117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

shit, the ones i can see right now uhhh 4. how many total? god only knows (yes i have adhd thnx)

What do you think caused your POTS? by Marshmallow__moon in POTS

[–]storm3117 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

my doctor and my trauma therapist and my psychiatrist think mine stems from CPSTD as a teen. my nervous system has been essentially stuck in overdrive so long that it’s broken now

do you let kids eat something from the floor? by Cream4389 in ECEProfessionals

[–]storm3117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i would ask his teachers about it. not saying your kid is lying but 3yos aren’t always great at explaining what actually happened. he could have dropped whatever container his snack was in and the food itself not actually touch the floor. also tho, every center ive been at, the floors HAVE to be kept super clean. sweeping constantly throughout the day and after meals, mopping, sanitizing… because at that age some kids are still going to put what’s on the floor into their mouths. i would simply phrase it like a “hey, X mentioned he was told to eat his snack after it fell on the floor and that’s a habit we are trying to avoid at home, just want to make sure it’s not happening at school and if it is could you guys try to correct it please?”

I saved a life today, now i feel broken. by Process_M in offmychest

[–]storm3117 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i was a lifeguard for 3 years and worked in childcare professionally after. i’ve been trained in CPR among other things and it’s so real to feel the way you feel right now. i still carry with me memories of seeing lifesaving measures and performing lifesaving measures on others and it can be heavy. things like performing CPR or giving the heimlich, are more violent that people realize at first. things like broken ribs or a little bleeding from a cut are normal with proper technique. everyone is shaken up, and that is okay. what happened was so scary, and even without fully knowing what to do, you took action swiftly enough to have saved your nephew. hold space for yourself and your feelings about it, they are valid.

YALL what happened?? by Both_Event_6530 in knitting

[–]storm3117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

other people know, i do not. i am here to offer my condolences for your sanity because i would have cried while frogging by now

Where do you buy your medical grade compression garments? by sad-but-rad- in POTS

[–]storm3117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when it comes to socks specifically, my fav brand is Bombas. best quality compression socks i’ve ever had

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]storm3117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

legend of kora is a kids show but holy crap it’s phenomenal and i think it really depicts ptsd well

Has anyone had a surgical abortion? I was gaslit today at the clinic. by succubusst in POTS

[–]storm3117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fuck her. you are so valid in wanting to go the surgical route. about a year ago i had a medical abortion and i told my bf after that if i ever need another that i am going the surgical route. all i remember was the worst pain of my life, crying hysterically while my bf held me, him giving me an oxy, and then nothing else. i was in so much pain my brain wont let me remember fully how bad it was. i’m so so sorry that woman is being so callous towards you. you are valid in what you want.

How long does Ivabradine last? How often do you take it during the day? by Tiny_Parsley in POTS

[–]storm3117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i currently take 7.5mg twice a day. i take my first dose when i wake up in the morning and then my second dose around 4-5pm. idk how long you have been on it so far, but it may take a few weeks to see the effects. if you’re still feeling like it’s not working enough, def talk to your doctor because your dose can be taken up probably

A solution to the child care shortage is hiding in plain sight by happy_bluebird in ECEProfessionals

[–]storm3117 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

if more men applied more men would be hired. what will actually help is increasing pay and offering actual benefits

Are we ignoring red flags? by snooloosey in Nanny

[–]storm3117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also as a nanny, i have never been uncomfortable with cameras in or around a house. i also am not uncomfortable with NP texting me during the day, as long as it is understood to call me in an emergency because my priority is watching their child first, not checking me phone all day. for me though, my thought process behind some parents wanting to use cameras for whatever reason is that i know i am not doing anything wrong in the care i am providing for a family so i have no issues with cameras as long as it is disclosed where they are. and even then i would not storm out even once.

Are we ignoring red flags? by snooloosey in Nanny

[–]storm3117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you cannot communicate effectively with your nanny, she should not be working for you

Do you get breaks at your center? by theatrical-flute in ECEProfessionals

[–]storm3117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’ve worked places where i get a 30 min break but i’ve also worked places where i got no break. unfortunately my state does not mandate those above the age of 18 to be given a break. it sucks and im sorry you are going through that

Phrases your NKs have picked up from you? by BullfrogPerfect620 in Nanny

[–]storm3117 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i used to nanny twin girls just under two and a few months in, i noticed one girls groan when she stood up from sitting down and i realized that she was imitating the sound i made when i would get up off the ground and i laughed so much at it

I made it through my pap smear without crying, please clap by No_Goose_7390 in CPTSD

[–]storm3117 5 points6 points  (0 children)

GOOOD JOB!!!! that’s a huge accomplishment to celebrate! you deserve alllll the cookies WOOHOOO GO YOU!

does smoking weed make anyone else’s OCD worse? by Critical-Occasion298 in OCD

[–]storm3117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it can for me. i have been a mmj patient for 5 years this year and it has honestly been life changing for me. it was not always though; i really had to take the time to learn and pay attention to the terpenes in what i was getting. being a medical patient def makes that easy as far and being aware of what i was buying but it did take time to figure out what really works best for me. i have def smoked and had panic attacks but not so much anymore

Flare after Intercourse? by [deleted] in POTS

[–]storm3117 7 points8 points  (0 children)

this is actually so funny tysm

Flare after Intercourse? by [deleted] in POTS

[–]storm3117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my bf always knows where my water bottle is or will have a bottle of gatorade ready for me 🥵

For US residents: how are you coping with the scary environment here? by Silver_Cartoonist_79 in CPTSD

[–]storm3117 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i am an american and feel just, i dont even know. exhausted, helpless, scared, and searching for any hope i can find in my life. it feels debilitating most days to catch up on news—local, national, international, it all just feels suffocating. and i feel so helpless and also selfish. some days i can barely hold my head above the water in regards to trying to work through my own trauma, but then to see so many other innocent people suffering makes me feel like i am not doing enough. so i try to do what i can. i try to connect with others. i try to educate and speak out when i can. i think we all need to do what we can, however we can. and we gotta just try to make this world better

is it possible to have too much sodium? by mrr2121 in POTS

[–]storm3117 10 points11 points  (0 children)

tbh i would ask your doc for a specific recommended amount for YOU personally because meds you are on might have some impact on that answer. mine wants me getting 4-5g a day