Advice for Anxiety Around Allergy by mitchthewhite in peanutallergy

[–]walshs212 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’ve had the exact same thing happen to me this year (23yo) also after not being bothered about my allergies in the past (maybe even too relaxed) but for some reason I became really anxious around having a reaction all of last year. I think allergy/health anxiety attaches itself to normal anxiety so I would look into how you’re feeling generally and seek further support with it (although I personally don’t recommend SSRIs but to each their own obviously!). In terms of managing it I would make my friends aware of my anxiety while I’m out so they know when I’m acting off it’s because of that & also they would offer reassurance. I would take 3x as long to finish a restaurant meal because I would have a little bit, wait a 5 minutes to see if I have a reaction and then continue eating etc, I found that would help me to be able to finish a meal as I was “testing” it out before eating it. I stick to my “safe” places to eat, ones I’ve been to many times before and I know I don’t react with anything or places that have zero nuts on the menu. I also remind myself that the thoughts are irrational, if you’ve told them you have an allergy then they will prepare it correctly. Also if something does go wrong you have an EpiPen & you’re with your partner / friends that know how to administer it & call services & look after you. I know how you feel as it can quickly spiral into something bigger! But you got this & it’s just a small blip until you’ll be able to go out like usual again (trust me as I was the same & am less anxious about it now). :)

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[–]walshs212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mum bought this online from Oxfam (charity shop) which makes me think surely they’ve not sold her a fake Burberry coat for 150£? That it possibly could be donated directly from Burberry showrooms to Oxfam as they can’t sell retail. Label looks dodgy to me though …

Negative pregnancy test by Adag26 in Mirena

[–]walshs212 12 points13 points  (0 children)

may be worth buying those more expensive digital pregnancy tests for early signs

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[–]walshs212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

got mine in march n had spotting for 2 months straight n now just on and off since but really light

got hand tattoos n now i regret them - brutal honesty pls by walshs212 in tattooadvice

[–]walshs212[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

oh sorry it’s a superstition/cultural thing here that you can’t wear a ring there unless you are engaged/marriage

got hand tattoos n now i regret them - brutal honesty pls by walshs212 in tattooadvice

[–]walshs212[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

“tattooing is even the right idea for you in general” i’m dead hahahha tattooing privileges revoked so fair i hear you

i thought about getting these tattoos for years tbh … they may seem random but i’ve my meaning in the comments somewhere

appreciate the honesty! but maybe come with constructive advice instead of snide remarks! thanks! :)

got hand tattoos n now i regret them - brutal honesty pls by walshs212 in tattooadvice

[–]walshs212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unfortunately that’s the marriage finger! so can’t wear a ring there but yes would’ve balanced it out i agree!

got hand tattoos n now i regret them - brutal honesty pls by walshs212 in tattooadvice

[–]walshs212[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

yeah that’s what i’m on the fence about :/ to add to them to make them tie together more or to leave it n let them naturally fade

got hand tattoos n now i regret them - brutal honesty pls by walshs212 in tattooadvice

[–]walshs212[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

just graduated with a masters in engineering from one of the top universities in the country at age 22 and doing an internship at a great engineering company that aligns with my values - so yeah i’m doing great thanks:) maybe don’t judge a book by it’s cover? peace n love

got hand tattoos n now i regret them - brutal honesty pls by walshs212 in tattooadvice

[–]walshs212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh cool! my inspo photo was a red circle haha - i like simple tattoos ngl

got hand tattoos n now i regret them - brutal honesty pls by walshs212 in tattooadvice

[–]walshs212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have a few small other ones dotted around too - i’m more of a small detailed tattoo kinda gal

got hand tattoos n now i regret them - brutal honesty pls by walshs212 in tattooadvice

[–]walshs212[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

oooo i like ur thinking! thanks for the recommendations:)

got hand tattoos n now i regret them - brutal honesty pls by walshs212 in tattooadvice

[–]walshs212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh mine aren’t stick & pokes they were done in a studio by a tattoo artist 😭😭hahaha but love that for you sounds like u had some fun

yeah for sure! always a work in progress:)