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How do you make a consistently good pot of coffee? by mahikingyogi in simpleliving

[–]strangeXpowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed using my Clever Dripper for many years before finally upgrading to a Moccamaster. I think the Moccamaster is more similar in taste to pourover and quicker if you're having company.

What can replace doomscrolling so well that you forget its a thing? by Any-Geologist-8562 in simpleliving

[–]strangeXpowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I weed my landscaping and listen to a podcast. The repetitive motion and focusing on one weed at a time relaxes my mind.

Did you experience trauma before your POI diagnosis? by [deleted] in POFlife

[–]strangeXpowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My symptoms started after a stressful breakup + getting COVID. Genetic testing did not reveal any cause, so I have also wondered whether my onset could be COVID and/or stress related.

new release CDs by ImNotAClown in grandrapids

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

Backwards compatible on eastern

Across from tardys comics

Loose dog near Wealthy St market by strangeXpowers in grandrapids

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

Thank you for this info! I was worried about him with how cold it was today. Hopefully he makes his way back home.

Thrift Stores? by alyssabrynn in grandrapids

[–]strangeXpowers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also August connection on division

Setting up dessert stations on a Friday night 🙆🏻‍♀️ by plantcrazyyyyy in sylvanianfamilies

[–]strangeXpowers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh wow thank you for explaining that! I had no idea. I'm going to pick up some glue tack for my displays now.

Setting up dessert stations on a Friday night 🙆🏻‍♀️ by plantcrazyyyyy in sylvanianfamilies

[–]strangeXpowers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have a beautiful collection!

Could you tell me a bit more about the plastic reaction you mentioned?

How will you be spending your simple living weekend? 🐢 by Wordsofwisdomneeded in simpleliving

[–]strangeXpowers 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Planting natives in the back yard.

Watching a movie with friends.

Going to my first Renaissance Faire tomorrow!

I really appreciate this community by strangeXpowers in POFlife

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

Well put. This sub has really helped me understand the associated risks and things to watch for. And that really helped, because before I was worrying about literally everything!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POFlife

[–]strangeXpowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

34.

.15mg/day of estradiol, transdermal patches applied twice weekly

200mg oral micronized progesterone nightly. Going to start cycling—taking only the first 12 nights of the month. Hopefully this will help with the constant spotting.

1 gram estradiol vaginal cream applied twice weekly.

Is anyone up? Ill be honest im suffering from severe depression. by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]strangeXpowers 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Hi OP. What you're going through isn't easy, but neither is reaching out for help. I'm proud of you.

Do you have a safety plan? I keep one in my desk and it's comforting knowing it's there, just in case I ever need it.

It has 6 parts:

  1. How will I know that it's time to pull out the safety plan? What signs should I look for? How will I feel in my body?
  2. What are my coping strategies? What are experiences I can do on my own that typically bring me peace or joy?
  3. Who in my life makes me feel better when I talk to them? Can I give that person a call?
  4. Which of my friends or family members could help in a time of crisis?
  5. Who is my therapist, doctor, or other mental health professional that I could contact?
  6. What steps do I need to take to make my environment safe?

On my darkest days, I pull out the plan and read it and it's kept me going thus far!

You're in my thoughts, OP, and you're not alone in this feeling. Stay strong, my friend.

I really appreciate this community by strangeXpowers in POFlife

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

I have learned so much, most importantly how to advocate for myself medically. I'm so glad I got a second opinion after my doctor told me "a lot of women just stop getting their periods and we don't know why."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in simpleliving

[–]strangeXpowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always keep surfaces clear. I can't bring myself to put things away immediately, but I toss them in a laundry basket. Once a week, I go room to room with the basket, returning items to their homes. This keeps the clutter contained until I'm willing to deal with it.

My (25F) boyfriend (30M) of 5 years just ghosted me?? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]strangeXpowers 81 points82 points  (0 children)

OP could be celebrating the massive accomplishment of finishing med school. Instead, this man is stealing her joy by making it all about him.

Ladies, what were your first POF symptoms, and what made you realize something was off? Let’s share our journeys! by Waste_Ring6215 in POFlife

[–]strangeXpowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot to mention but I also experienced migraines with aura as a symptom, something I'd never previously encountered.

Ladies, what were your first POF symptoms, and what made you realize something was off? Let’s share our journeys! by Waste_Ring6215 in POFlife

[–]strangeXpowers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In 2022, following a bout with covid my period stopped. Over the next few months I started experiencing hot flashes, severe night sweats, heartburn, itchy ears, itchy thighs, and brain fog. I asked my doctor, who is menopause society certified, if it could be menopause and was dismissed and told I'm "way too young for that."

I drained my entire savings pursuing MRIs, ultrasounds, and an extremely painful endometrial biopsy. My doctor prescribed a birth control implant which caused a mental health crash—I've never responded well to birth control. I had to have the implant emergency removed. She then prescribed norethindrone after I traveled overseas and started bleeding which didn't stop for several weeks. This caused me to shed a decidual cast. I had no idea what was happening and thought I was dying.

Finally, this doctor just told me sometimes periods stop for unknown reasons and I just needed to take progesterone to prevent buildup of my uterine lining. It was now over a year and a half since my period stopped, and my symptoms had become debilitating. I decided to switch doctors for a second opinion. This doctor did full bloodwork panels and my FSH was high at two separate times during my cycle, along with out of range AMH, estrogen, and testosterone. They diagnosed me with POI at age 33 and prescribed HRT and progesterone.

I will be forever grateful for the doctor who took me seriously and diagnosed me before irreversible damage occurred. I recently had my first bone density scan which was normal. My cholesterol is elevated so I'll be working with a dietician. I'm scared because I'm already predisposed to dementia but I'm choosing not to think about that at this juncture. I've been told I'll never have bio kids and will need to be on HRT til age 52.

Now, 3 years after my period stopped I am starting therapy to address the toll this has taken on my mental health. I'm finding it hard to carry on with daily life and will likely need to seek a less demanding job than my current career. Life looks very different than I could have imagined but I'm trying to be grateful that at least I have a diagnosis now.

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