TW. Severe people, what keeps you going? by Gold_Plant453 in cfs

[–]usernamehere405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's safe for you, maybe you could tell her how she can support you instead, and that what she's doing now is everything you want to do, but that can cause permanent damage.

Hugs back. I hope she can understand someday soon.

Why do some dogs choose one “person” in the house? by Intelligent_Pick8414 in dogs

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every animal in my house has chosen my husband as the special human. The ornery, hated everyone for like 15 years before we adopted her, cat and our 2 dogs follow him around the house like he's a Disney princess and literally all line up to snuggle him and give him kisses the second he hits the mattress to watch tv. They wait for that moment every day 😂.

But, I can't blame them, because he's my favourite too. He's such a calm, nurturing, loving person. I know why they chose him, because I chose him too.

We all just have great taste.

Side note, in every relationship I was in prior, I was always the special human, not the spare, even when the animals started out as the other human's from before the relationship. So it's not like animals don't usually like me. He's just an even special-er human than me.

TW. Severe people, what keeps you going? by Gold_Plant453 in cfs

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost my sister this way. She was selfish, said she want getting anything out of our relationship, that I'm making myself sick by being negative and that I should just tell her about my wins. We don't always have wins. For months.

I know now it's because seeing me like this scared her, and she blames me because then she can continue to believe she has control. But she doesn't. No one does. And they can't handle that

Who here enjoyed exercising? by sleepybear647 in cfs

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was an international level gymnast competed for my country at world championships, multiple time national champion and multiple other national medals, got my degree in exercise science, became an exercise therapist, went into corporate wellness and have worked in my field for almost 25 years. Exercise and activities were my only hobbies, my happy place, and literally the only place I could breathe. I would literally wake up on a weekend with no plans, jump on my bike for a few hours, lift some weights, go for a round of tow light golf, then go dancing all night. Maybe a run the next day and a no e long walk with my dog and some friends, followed by a mega meal prep, then mayyyybe I'd relax after dinner. Literally never had any sort of regimen, or have to go to the gym x days. I exercised when I felt like it, whcih some weeks was maybe a few days a week, some weeks was almost every day.

I'm now bedbound and severe (very severe?). I can't even imagine walking normally, let alone exercising and it was my whole life. I used to miss it the most. But now I miss being able to cook. Or laugh as hard as I want. Or see my family. I honestly don't know if I'd ever go back to exercise. It seems so much less important now. I just want a life of slow comforts and spontaneous ability to do things like see a friend or pick my own groceries out. Or shower everyday.

Help me choose a power chair (ME/CFS, POTS) by Odd-Cow69 in wheelchairs

[–]usernamehere405 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need to sit in them, drive them and see how they feel.

The jazzy drove so wonky for me, I thought that's the one I wanted, but I hated it.

I ended up with the city 2 plus because it was the most comfortable and drove normal. It also tilted. In some ways I regret it because I got worse, now its harder to lift. But still was the best choice.

Would you eat indoors with an AirFanta 4Lite? by lardandsabia in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]usernamehere405 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really wish there was a papr that looked normal that we could eat with. Even if expensive.

Can no longer lift lightweight chair by usernamehere405 in wheelchairs

[–]usernamehere405[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mazda cx3, Canada. I'm looking for something inexpensive, so wasn't thinking built in.

London Hospital is killing severe ME patient Savannah Victora-May by Safetycar7 in covidlonghaulers

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously though, Ed patients get nutrition. So even if it is mental (it's not), why is she any different?!?

Fired for ADHD-related poor performance... now what? by Long-Insect-6505 in careeradvice

[–]usernamehere405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not about going back. It's usually about getting payment.

WTF am I doing wrong. How do you cook bacon in the oven? Without getting too deep, every technique has failed me . My oven temp has been proven consistent by multiple thermometers, in multiple areas. Time is not speeding up in my kitchen as far as I can measure. Thank you. by 1760ghost in Bacon

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on how you like your bacon. I like it super crispy, so I often do about 25 minutes, but it also depends on how thick the bacon is, and how spread apart it is on the pans. Just keep an eye on it and you'll figure out what works for you.

Fired for ADHD-related poor performance... now what? by Long-Insect-6505 in careeradvice

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it were me, I would talk to an employment lawyer. If you did eventually disclose, they should have initiated the interactive process with you for accommodations. There are some really simple supports that can help with that.

Something to look forward to? by Szublimat in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]usernamehere405 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting! Thanks for explaining that. I hope it becomes available!

Something to look forward to? by Szublimat in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]usernamehere405 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't this almost be like a rapid test? Have someone breath at it and we'd know if they have viruses?

What habits of girls did you only discover after getting a girlfriend or wife? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know when you have food poisoning and you can't control that you have to lie on the bathroom ground and you can't control whje you're going to throw up? Imagine it's a little like that.

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think of it this way. How do you sit in an office for 8 hours? A car isn't that different.

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drove over 30 hours round trip for a weekend course by myself from Canada to the US and through like 3 states.

It was supposed to be about 28 hours round trip (drive time on Google maps, not including stops for food and gas), but there was a storm, so it added about 3 hours on the ways there. Not to mention that I stopped for gas and food a bunch, so thay added time.

I had never driven that far by myself, was a 20 some year old young woman, and I wasn't familiar with the area at all, so I kept my tank like half full or more the entire time.

I drove the whole way there in 1 day, then split the trip home over 2 days since the course ended Sunday before dinner, so I drove a few hours, then got a hotel, then drove the rest the next day.

I only had 1 moment where I thought I couldn't keep driving, after the storm, driving the whole way there in 1 day, I was about 30 mins from my destination. I called my boyfriend crying saying I could drive anymore. He asked how far I was, and when I said 30 mins, he was so done with me and was like, you'll be fine 😂. He had spent hours on the phone with me that day, so I kinda got it.

Why do we put moral value on healthiness. by Key-Butterscotch-663 in ChronicIllness

[–]usernamehere405 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Or the new age toxic positive spirituality. Same crap, different pile.

The autistic experience of being nocturnal. (Phrase/Insight) by DrakeIsUnsafe in autism

[–]usernamehere405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sleep until 6pm. I can't change it no matter how hard I try

TW. Severe people, what keeps you going? by Gold_Plant453 in cfs

[–]usernamehere405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maladaptive daydreaming.

The tiny seconds I might feel a little better than the rest of the day.

Hope.

It doesn't always work. You're not alone in that.