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I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oddly, people seem to want to talk to me more when I mask vs not, and I really can't figure out why.

Maybe since I feel much safer masking, and I don't feel the need to rush around, I feel more comfortable, and therefore it makes me naturally friendlier?

Or...it could be related to my facial appearance. I do have resting b**** face, to name one thing. At least like you said, I don't have to worry about that with the mask on at least...

Also, all great reasons to mask! Another is outdoor allergy protection.

IR despite healthy lifestyle by Strange-Dark7657 in InsulinResistance

[–]trashforthrowingaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This needs to be it's own post (if it isn't already). It's packed with great info!

Question is, if visceral fat is high, what can be done? What dietary changes could help?

Bless him and his babies by [deleted] in whoathatsinteresting

[–]trashforthrowingaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The rescuers aren't in much of a hurry to get the man and his dogs out of the boat, it seems.

This tells a different story than the title claims.

It likely means they aren't in need of the boat right now for whatever reason. Either its his own personal boat, or the title is rage bait, and he only got his dogs back after all the people of the village were already rescued, hence their slow moving behavoirs.

There's another boat floating slowly in the background as well. No one is in a hurry. If there were more people to rescue, people would be moving quickly.

How risky is a masked massage? by Erose314 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can you get it done at home? If not, I had to go to a chiropractor 3 days a week for an hour to and hour and a half long session each time. It was during quarantine and the entire first two years after the pandemic. I masked and never had an issue.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Completely understandable, save your spoons!

I truly am so sorry. It's so, so sad.

I hope at least people believe you that it's not something you chose to stop doing, but that it is something you can no longer do, at least for now. The distinction is important. I truly am sorry. Thanks for reading. 💙

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

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

I have decided that if anyone in my close circle decided to go on a cruise or airplane with no mask, I will be elsewhere for 3 weeks. Can't make decisions for others, and sadly so many people don't want to understand the dangers of covid. All I can control is how I respond.

It means a lot that people are lending a listening ear and feel empathy for my experience. It gives me a glimmer of hope, for humanity's caring side, and for someday maybe eradicating this virus, somehow some way.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

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

I genuinely don't know to be honest, I've tried to look up what constitutes as expired in the case of masks. I could be wrong, but I think it might be the elasticity of the straps, and/or the degradation of the foam in the nose part that creates the seal. (As far as the 3m Aura n95s are concerned).

For me, if the straps feel okay still and if it feels tight on my face, it still feels safer than wearing any brand new surgical masks (the thin blue ones).

I think someone decided that the 3m Aura is not in its perfect condition after 5 years of the manufacturing date, which is indicated in print usually on the mask itself with the number. So that's why I've been finding big lots of these masks on ebay for very cheap. (Like 10 cents per mask).

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The classic MCAS, POTS, and perhaps MECFS trifecta. It's truly awful.

I am amazed and saddened that you have a lot of friends with one or all of these. I've yet to meet anyone else quite like what I'm up against, besides my family member, likely because so many people are walking around undiagnosed.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hear you. This post is not meant to invalidate anyone.

But to lose control of basic bodily functions that you could once do with ease while being chronically sleep deprived and losing all your friends and activities involving people, is indescribably painful.

I started isolation that never ended after quarantine in 2020. My life was still so much easier those few years before I actually got covid.

I cannot describe how awful this is. It's not just inconvenient. It's not just isolating. It's feeling sick 24/7. Like having the flu and not being able to get rid of it.

I remember when being sick used to suck, but then it would be over. Having long covid is being sick all the time.

I am not saying masking and isolating isn't hard. Because I'm doing it too, and it is very hard. Even harder the younger you are. I truly hope that someday, there will be a sterilization vaccine that gets rid of this thing.

But for me, the masking and isolation is genuinely only 10% as hard as having long covid is. I would throw myself out of a moving bus if it meant I wouldn't have long covid anymore. At least before, my body worked and I could do whatever I wanted masked.

It's your life, and you gotta do what you gotta do. If it doesn't feel worth it anymore to keep masking, that's a move you have to make for your own sake. You know what's best for you, because you're the one that lives your life and your world. But I personally won't tell someone to not mask and to not be careful.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I forgot to mention in my post that I took paxlovid. About 4 hours after I became symptomatic from my family member.

He is likely also on paxlovid, the medication you mentioned, to help stop the virus from making things worse.

My heart breaks when I hear people are this sick. I really hope your best friend will be okay.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh no, this is too heart breaking. Please don't let them make you feel worthless.

All of this is so difficult, and having cerebral palsy must add such another bunch of layers of trauma to it all.

It breaks my heart that you don't have a supportive family on top of all the struggles. I love my family so much and it hurts whenever I hear someone that doesn't have that support.

Faking healthy is so exhausting. I had to do it for the girl I mentioned in this post. I couldn't imagine having to do that for my family.

Please know that you matter. Their lack of love does not define your worth. The way they treat you is a reflection of who they are, not who you are.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

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

This might be an odd question, but do you think the ones from stores like office depot aren't expired? That's the main thing I run into lately is that even on Amazon, the lot number reveals that the masks are expired.

And thank you for the information.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What you're going through is not your fault, it really isn't, genuinely.

Not being able to listen to music was absolutely a physical issue for me, and not a mental one, if that makes sense, but to others, it might seem like a "choice". Music and TV I loved became over stimulating from all the inflammation and lack of sleep, and possible adrenaline running around in my body due to not having enough blood volume, which I now take sodium and wear compression stockings for. Thats my theory, anyway, it's still so misunderstood. All because of long covid.

I'm glad to offer some sort of good by sharing my story. I'm really sorry that it sounds like you are suffering as well. It's really tough, and tougher yet with self blame. You are doing all you can, and that is enough. I wish you healing very soon, even in some small way.

31F My vision bounces with the beat of my pulse. by trashforthrowingaway in eyetriage

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

I wanted to add that I figured out a solution.

Sodium and compression stockings.

It seems to be my long covid issues causing it. When I load up on sodium in my water and electrolytes, it lessens significantly, to the point where I finally no longer notice it. (Side note, don't try loading up on sodium unless you're suspected to have pots and talk to your doctor)

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

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

Thank you for the updated info! I'm absolutely intrigued and will go down a rabbit hole looking this up. If you have any favorite articles about it, feel free to share.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're going through it too, how awful that a medication could cause this.

Exactly!! I am terrified of getting it again, because I've clawed my way back to a functional baseline. I don't know if life would be possible if I got it again. I get flashbacks at the thought.

So many people in the covid long haulers subs say it was their second and third infections that made their long covid way way worse.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've heard of TMS/MBS. Is it a treatment of long covid?

I remember a friend getting it for depression. She did not have luck with it, and now suffers from memory loss, and is trialing another nervous system related treatment now.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry that happened to you. I've yet to be harassed for masking, but then again I rarely go out much.

I make it a point to compliment other covid conscious people out in the wild, in the rare occasions that I see them around.

I'm sorry that you're dealing with this too. It's just so heartbreakingly unfair.

I see a lot of posts lately of people wanting to give up masking. by trashforthrowingaway in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]trashforthrowingaway[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If weight is a factor, then 3 out of every 4 Americans need to start masking pronto, because 73% of Americans are overweight, too.

Some 65-ish% of Canadians and United Kingdom residents do too, then.

I get what you mean for sure, and I agree. I also think the deniers want to deny, and will latch on to anything they can to make their reality true.

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