First time trying to make some bread, dough rode up the dough hook mixer things and got wedged in the attachment points (see pic attached). Any advice for cleaning it out of here? Tried getting in there with some kitchen roll and think I just pushed it further in 🙃
Shadow aka big booty baby aka chateau aka pretty cheesy girl aka pretty princess.
Hi, this is for SF specifically... Where can I find Pepples donuts in SF? I know Rainbow Grocery carries them. Anywhere else? Thanks! 🍩
I know San Francisco isn't a great vegan city but does anyone know where one might find a vegan almond croissant, or other pastries hidden at non-vegan establishments in SF proper? Thanks!
I was just taking picture of my cats having fun, and then my void cat do this. Am I in danger ? Is she possessed ? Do your void cat do this ? Show pics of your black cat in their eldritch form
It's not my weight and it is not my TSH. My Dr won't prescribe me lasix or spironolactone. I am trying amiloride but haven't noticed anything yet. Has anyone used amiloride? Did it reduce your swelling?
I hear about this happening but it has never happened to me, even though I'm reasonably attractive. I live in Northern California. Is it the culture here? Where exactly does a girl need to go to get approached in public? Is it the outfit or the venue? The culture? Thanks!
It happens way too often and it's a big red flag for romance scammers.
I'm concerned neither can even be changed. He's 45. He's an incredible kind man who seems like a genuinely good person. He's been in my life through loss and hard times. He's calm and even, trusting and stable, consistent and predictable, and he works hard.
He seems to have no idea anything is wrong even though I made comments in the moment.
The first thing is that he doesn't seem to listen to some of the important things I share. I've tried opening up slightly and he sometimes makes no comments and asks no follow up questions, and then some time later it will get mentioned and it turns out he completely misunderstood what I said, but just went with it. The big one threw me off so much and was such a sensitive thing that I didn't correct him.
He also gets a confused look on his face and asks me to repeat myself multiple times a day even though it's just simple comments or attempts at flirting. That doesn't happen on the phone.
How can I communicate in a way he's more likely to hear and absorb?
The second thing is that before we connected, I shared about some sexual things that contributed to the downfall of past relationships. He expressed understanding and reassurance. When our relationship progressed, it turns out he deals with those exact mechanical issues.
He seems to not be bothered by them and to not have absorbed me sharing how big of a deal this is, and did not express interest in the standard aids for those issues. He claims he can engage sexually at 6 am, but I'm not awake at that time. He also doesn't seem to like kissing unless there was just mouthwash, or giving oral unless there was a very recent shower. I don't expect to change those 2 though.
Basically if we ever do manage to cross paths at the scheduled time when he's able to get going, it will only last 4 minutes. And he doesn't seem to see any issue with that or to have noticed how much I do.
I want to bring up both things in a way that can actually lead to practical change. Since he seems to have no idea anything is wrong, I don't want to blindside him. He also just had a huge thing happen that will significantly alter a major routine he's had for 21 years and at such a time going from what seems to be him thinking everything is perfect with us, to hearing 2 major things...I'm dreading doing this.
Any tips welcome. I know Reddit always just piles on "leave, it will never change." I know that's an option but it is just way overused. People can grow together. Or at least try. So please humor me if possible.
Thought you guys would like this slightly cursed image of my boyfriend’s cat!
I have been single and living alone for a while and went through an illness with fatigue, and I have developed some gross habits. Is this common? What gross habits have you slipped into when alone, and did you get out of it once you moved in with someone? I'm never going to let a partner do my cleaning for me, fyi
Looking for input from others who r taken this drug.
I was on 300mg for a year. I am fully off as of 4 days ago. Face still seems swollen. Swelling did not noticeably decrease over the month I tapered.
I didn't gain weight on this med and a times actually lost weight.
If anyone else has this side effect, how long did it take after stopping until your face looked normal?
I was on 300mg for a year. I am fully off as of 4 days ago. Face still seems swollen. Swelling did not noticeably decrease over the month I tapered.
If anyone else has this side effect, how long did it take after stopping until your face looked normal?
(Not looking for taper/withdrawal advice)
How long after stopping did the facial swelling go away?
Thanks!
(updated below)
First of all I am in therapy partly for trust issues and paranoia with women. So keep that in mind.
I have Anthem bronze pathway epo in California. (I just chose the cheapest possible plan. $741🙄)
The insurance only covers in network providers.
I met my out of pocket max and the EOBs say I owe $0 now. I just realized that my credit card has also been getting charged $200 per session by the therapist.
Based on the emails I agreed to her billing plan. I wasn't absorbing it though. I was thinking sure, whatever, I'll meet my OOPM soon and then it will be $0, like everything else.
I chose her because she's in network.
This situation fits what I've read about balance billing. I have a hard time believing that my 50+ yo therapist would do something illegal like this. I can't believe she wouldn't know the laws. I don't trust her but she's smart. Rationally this seems far fetched.
From anthem:
"Dear Valued Member: Thank you for your secure message. We understand how concerning it is to be billed when your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) shows no member responsibility, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Upon reviewing your 2026 claims submitted by x, most of the claims indicate no member responsibility, which means you should not owe anything for those services.
We found only two claims where a member responsibility was applied: Claim number x (Date of Service: 03/05/2026-03/09/2026) Member responsibility: $180.00 Claim number x (Date of Service: 02/24/2026) - Member responsibility: $60.00
If you have already made payments that correspond to these two claims, then any additional charges from this provider may not be accurate.
For the other claims that show $0.00 member responsibility, we recommend that you share a copy of your EOB with your provider, as it reflects how the claims were processed.
Sincerely, Elaine S.
Customer Service Representative"
What should I do? We are supposed to meet on Tuesday.
**UPDATE:** I cancelled our appointment and asked for a breakdown of charges, in a neutral way, implying anthem must have messed up. Anthem again confirmed she should not be charging me.
Her stated rate is $235. Anthem has been giving her $97.87 per session. So she's taking home $297.87?? she wants me to believe that anthem only gives her $35, and that balance billing is ok? I can't believe this. does she think I'm dumb and rich? is she dumb, or a thief? she was kind of a decent therapist!
My claims history shows that she has submitted 10claims. Each claim shows multiple sessions each day. totaling 19 sessions.
She charged me $198 the first 3 charges and $200 the last 2. 5 total charges to my credit card which aligns with the number of times I remember seeing her. I have not seen her 19times and I've definitely never seen her 3x in one day. I never got any kind of receipt with the charges. I just noticed them. Is it common to not send a receipt?
**UPDATE 2:** a lot of her claims were on dates I was gone on a trip for a month taking care of a dying family member.
The very first claim for a 60 minute therapy session for which Anthem paid her $97.87 was actually our 14m48s introductory phone consult (she had flaked twice. She was 9th on my list and no one else was available. Should I just keep seeing her...?😑)
**UPDATE 3:** I sent Anthem screenshots of texts, emails, and phone history showing her first claim was a lie, and that I was out of the country during a majority of her other claims. I cannot believe I was out of the country with my dying mother, with no return date, and this woman was using my name to make hundreds of dollars. What the flipping fuck. I want to be HER therapist and analyze her pathology. Also, she gave away my time slot while I was gone with no conversation, and I was hurt but I decided to respect that I couldn't expect her to hold a spot for me when I left and stopped communicating. Ha! I wonder if I had never reached back out, how long she would have kept pretending we were having sessions.
**UPDATE 4** Sent by: Anthem Support
"Dear Valued Member:
Thank you for your secured message.
I’m really sorry you’re going through this, it can be very upsetting and confusing to see charges and visit records that don’t match your recollection, especially when it involves multiple charges to your card. We understand your concern, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Please be advised that we process claims exactly as they are billed and submitted by your provider. Claims are reviewed based on the information received, your plan benefits, and the provider’s network status. Anthem also follows the provider’s contract to determine the allowed amount and how much is applied to your responsibility, such as deductible, copayment, or coinsurance.
For specific details about the billing codes used and the charges submitted, we recommend contacting your provider or facility directly, as they can explain how the claim was filed and the amounts billed for each service.
If you believe your claims were not processed correctly, you have the right to request a review by filing an appeal, and we’ll be happy to guide you through that process.
Appeals must be submitted within 180 calendar days of the last processing date. Please include your member identification number, the claim number in question, the details of your appeal and any additional medical information or documentation supporting your appeal. For a standard appeal, a decision will be made within 30 calendar days after the receipt of the documentation.
You can send appeals by mail to the following address:..."
Sounds like Anthem wants me to do a load of paperwork when I've already submitted evidence of fraud. :( I asked them to forward to their fraud department. TBD.
**UPDATE 6**
From therapist responding to me asking for a breakdown of her charges:
"Hi x,
Thank you for sending this, and thank you for following up with Anthem. Yes, it’s completely fine to skip tomorrow.
I’m going to look into the insurance issue on my end and see what I can find out about why Anthem is showing $0. Once I have more clarity, I’ll get back to you.
Warmly, x"
🤨
me:
"Thanks x. Can you send me a superbill today explaining the details of the $198 and $200 charges?"
I just read her reflections email on our last session and it was so insightful and helpful. Maybe we can both compartmentalize her fraud...🫠
My face has been a circle while on this drug. I'm finally weaning off but I haven't noticed a reduction yet. I dropped from 300mg to 200mg a week ago and down to 150mg 2 days ago. (Opening the capsule).
Does anyone have any encouragement? Thank you.
I'm opening my own business soon and I'm trying to choose booking software. I like the features of pocketsuite best but the really menu on their booking page looks extremely amateur.
Has anyone built/had someone build a website using pocketsuite or some other booking software that looks nice?
I'm in the free trial of glossgenius and I like the website they made me but that's about the only thing I like about their software.
I would love to see your website if you've done this :)
Thank you!