u/Gracilis67

I am currently seeing a psychotherapist who is great. But he's not a licensed ERP provider and I want to start this kind of treatment.

Is it possible to see a psychotherapist and an ERP provider at the same time or would that be a conflict of interest?

My insurance will cover all of it.

I was cooking with my cousin who's new to cooking a she dumped the whole box of pasta into boiling water. It's all cooked.

I also made the Alfredo sauce....can I store some in an airtight container and refrigerate it? Or will it spoil?

The pasta and sauce are not combined yet.

And what do I do with excess pasta? can I store it in the fridge as well?

I recently saw a psychiatrist who confirmed I have moderate OCD and I’ve started Zoloft which has been helpful overall. At one point the anxiety became so severe that I couldn’t leave my house for 2 weeks. I’m currently having a flare up again.

The main issue is this constant fear of making mistakes at work and then something coming back later through the regulatory body. Even when nothing is wrong and there’s been no issues, my mind keeps looping on worst case scenarios and “what if” thoughts.

Logically I know most things get resolved in real time and don’t go anywhere but my brain doesn’t seem to settle with that.

How do you deal with it? I’ve heard of ERP but haven’t tried it yet.

I made a post earlier in this subreddit about dealing with stubborn underarm stains / BO in my work clothes (I’m a nurse). I’m trying to fix it properly now and wanted to get feedback on my routine.

So far I’ve bought:

• Original Tide powder detergent
• Eco-Max stain remover spray

This is the routine I’m planning to try:

1. Spray Eco-Max directly on the underarm areas (inside + outside of scrubs)
2. Let it sit for about 20–60 minutes (haven’t decided exact timing yet)
3. Wash with Tide powder in the machine (warm water, normal/heavy cycle)
4. Add an extra rinse cycle if possible
5. Air dry and avoid the dryer if there are still stains

I’ve also seen people recommend adding citric acid to the wash (in the softener compartment), but I’m not sure where to buy it in Canada or if it’s actually necessary. Is Resolve Gold a citric acid product or something completely different?

My background is South Indian. My family history is not fully understood. My parents aren't very open about talking about their heritage, and when I ask, I usually just get vague answers. They both speak Hindi, but they cook amazing Indian food and I've picked up a few techniques from them over time.

I've been cooking Indian food for a few years now. I know some basics like bhuno, sweating onions properly, etc. But I want to actually improve and get better at it, not just wing it.

Main issue is I live alone and my parents live far away, so I can't really ask them for help when I'm cooking. I also don't have any Indian neighbours nearby. I don't speak Hindi either, so I rely on English subtitles for cooking videos. I usually watch Ranveer Brar.

Any tips for improving Indian cooking when you're kind of on your own with it?

My recipe uses 3 pureed tomatoes, but I only have Mutti passata (strained tomatoes). About how many cups of passata would match that?

My recipe uses 3 pureed tomatoes, but I only have Mutti passata (strained tomatoes). About how many cups of passata would match that?

I'm following one of Ranvir Brar's recipe to a T (will post recipe in the comments) and for some reason the onion paste is not separating. I've been cooking for the past 25 minutes and the paste is becoming like apple sauce but I still don't see the oil.

It still smells raw onion but I don't want to cook it forever obviously. Any tips?? Is it because I"m using less oil?

I’ve been going to one hairstylist who has seen the ups and downs of my hair loss for 5 years.

But recently I feel like I need a new stylist. She had made some insensitive comments but I won’t get into that.

I have curly hair that is always tied up. But when I wear it down, it’s pretty obvious that it’s thin.

I’m looking for a hairstylist that’s respectful and hopefully has a private space so other clients don’t have to see my scalp :(

I am already on 2.5 mg OM for two years but my hair is still very thin. My dermatologist agreed to prescribe Spiro 25 mg. I’ll slowly go up to 50 mg.

I’m starting to get desperate. My hair looks pretty bad. I’ve had AGA for 15+ years and I’m just starting treatment now.

I went to a vestibular PT and did the Epley maneuver several times. I can feel an improvement in vertigo but I am having “residual” dizziness after the exercises.

How long does it take to go away?

Despite showing medical notes? This is happening to a few coworkers of mine under the new Attendance Management Program at my hospital.

We can have 2 sick incidents or 3 sick calls in a 6-month cycle before getting flagged down.

I am not yet officially diagnosed with BPPV but I am pretty sure I do have vertigo. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow afternoon but there are no PTs available afterwards. I found a vestibular PT available for 11:00 a.m. in the morning so I will go to that one and then the doctor's appt.

Please tell me it gets better.

I am not yet officially diagnosed with BPPV but I am pretty sure I do have vertigo. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow afternoon but there are no PTs available afterwards. I found a vestibular PT available for 11:00 a.m. in the morning so I will go to that one and then the doctor's appt.

Please tell me it gets better.

I had withdrawal bleeding for 1 week so I didn’t take pills for that. But I totally forgot to resume taking BC.

It’s been two weeks. I started feeling dizzy but it’s not severe.

Can not taking BC for 2 weeks cause these symptoms?

PS: I’ve been taking BC for 5+ years now.

I had withdrawal bleeding for 1 week so I didn’t take pills for that. But I totally forgot to resume taking BC.

It’s been two weeks. I started feeling dizzy but it’s not severe.

Can not taking BC for 2 weeks cause these symptoms?

PS: I’ve been taking BC for 5+ years now.

I followed a recipe (will post in the comments) that requires grinding whole spices after toasting them first.

That's what I did: I toasted coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorn, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom. I first let it cool down and then used a spice grinder to get fine texture.

After sautéing onions and then chicken, I added the spices. I made sure to let it cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes so the spices can be properly absorbed.

I took a taste and I can still taste coriander seeds! Or maybe the recipe is asking for too much coriander seeds?

Any helpful tips would be appreciated!!

P.S. I thought my spices may have gone expired, so I bought a new package of each spice. Still raw taste!

I got prescribed spironolactone because my dermatologist is hesitant on prescribing finasteride (my AGA is pretty advanced but you can't tell when I put my hair up). I'm only 31 and do not want kids ever.

I did research and learned that spiro is also teratogenic like dutasteride and finasteride. I'm having side effects on spiro and really want to try dutastride.

What's the drawback? Other than pregnancy?

Now I’m starting to feel a bit dizzy. I still drinking a lot of water and checking my blood pressure - it’s all normal.

I’m also taking minoxidil but I’ve been on it for 2 years now.