u/Ijmlgirll

I see a lot of people post that they don’t want to go on meds, or go off the ones they are on. I thought I’d share my lil example of the difference for me.

Manic Episode: spent $3,000 on animal donations, quit my job, stopped my anxiety meds cold turkey. Cut off communication with friends and end up sick with pneumonia from lack of sleep and eating.

Medicated Manic Episode: took caulk and resealed every single hole, and all the baseboards of the walls, along with deep cleaning each cabinet and behind the utilities. Forgot dinner and ate a pint of halo top with chex.

It’s these comparisons that help keep me happy and healthy and taking my meds.

There are so many different sources, but I don't know what to trust with how the internet is these days. I am looking for some actual good sources from people who are familiar or practice themselves!

I am exhausted trying to find where to buy ingredients for teas or already-made tea mixes. I am suffering more and more every day from acid reflux and my hiatal hernia. I was on meds for almost a year, which caused gastroparesis.

I just want to be able to eat without any reflux. Even egg drop soup and rice eaten slowly over 2 hours is causing issues. I've lost so much weight and just really need some help.

The issue has been getting worse for the last 2 years, with my onset of fibromyalgia.

Hello! I have sensitive skin and always have, but my fibromyalgia has been taking it to another level.

I only use Vanicream Moisturizer and the Purito Oat in Calming Gel. If I don’t have water on my face then both of them still burn. Which means before bed I can’t put either under my eye right before bed without burning. Vaseline feels fine but I’ve been told is not a good idea.

Please help me! I am 26 and this is the last skincare product I just can’t nail down.

I am not asking for medical advice!

Edit: Thank y'all for the replies, I almost cried from finally getting my post approved somewhere.

I am trying to learn about more folklore, mythology, superstitions, ect. Preferably lesser known ones! I need books to listen to while painting and wanted to get some recommendations!

It could be a book filled with lots of stories, one story, more of the history, anything really!

(Bonus points if anywhere in Asia or Eastern Europe!)

I am trying to learn about more folklore, mythology, superstitions, ect. Preferably lesser known ones! I need books to listen to while painting and wanted to get some recommendations!

It could be a book filled with lots of stories, one story, more of the history, anything really!

I would also love any personal experiences or the version of a story you grew up with!

I am diving deeper into these topics as I find the stories very interesting, especially how the culture ties into them. Anything from rules to follow in the forests, a certain house in the neighbourhood, or even a creepy river in your community.

Either a personal story or topic recommendation to look into works!

I find Thailand is just amazing at telling stories that are so interesting, at least to me as an American. I love how the culture blends so seamlessly into media. It’s obviously how much respect had for the older traditions, myths, and lore.

Growing up here, our grandparents told us stories and myths. Most tied in religions like Christianity or “paganism”, but the focus was usually on the “lesson” learned.

I know y’alls family had to pass down some very cool stories too! Would anyone be able to point me to some sources with these kind of stories, or comment below telling me yours?

Or give me info that will give me some cool deep dives!

I am finding this beautiful horror of a combination is very difficult to navigate. I am on my 2nd manic episode this past 2 months. It seems to span across all of my alters, or at least the ones I know.

Is there any advice you see posted about DID/OSDD that really just doesn’t work if you also have bipolar?

I know these can often be a package deal, but it seems not for everyone.

If I know what doesn’t work I will have an easier time figuring out what doesn’t.

How do I explain to my mom that my chronic illness and pain that overtook me at 24, will last forever, I will be disabled forever, even though I wasn’t born with it.

I can do things to slowly improve but only to an extent. Yes I do have to stay on medication my whole life unless some new medical intervention in the far future.

Video suggests or something! No books.

I literally told her, “Mom, I was not born with pink hair but I have it now. Thats how my illnesses worked too.

How do I explain to my mom that my chronic illness and pain that overtook me at 24, will last forever, I will be disabled forever, even though I wasn’t born with it.

I can do things to slowly improve but only to an extent. Yes I do have to stay on medication my whole life unless some new medical intervention in the far future.

Video suggests or something! No books.

I literally told her, “Mom, I was not born with pink hair but I have it now. Thats how my illnesses worked too.

How do I explain to my mom that my chronic illness and pain that overtook me at 24, will last forever, I will be disabled forever, even though I wasn’t born with it.

I can do things to slowly improve but only to an extent. Yes I do have to stay on medication my whole life unless some new medical intervention in the far future.

Video suggests or something! No books.

I literally told her, “Mom, I was not born with pink hair but I have it now. Thats how my illnesses worked too.

I was feeling a manic episode come on, but it was not set off until I saw the news. This is the self that carries a lot of pain, like the passing of my first dog. I am having a hard time. I try and sit with the feelings, or start some conversation or cohosting maybe, but it’s only a flood of emotions that lead into a panic attack. They were here for almost a whole week and a lot of issues happened that I caused. I believe they are the prominently bipolar one.

I came back and obviously realized what happened. The other day I tried playing Oliver Tree while painting and so quickly I got a flood that led to a panic attack. I can’t seem to find any middle ground. His passing hit much harder than I thought it would.

Any advice on what I can do to find middle ground without a panic attack?

I have panic disorder too so I know thats impacting it a lot.

For forever I would get these eye strains where my glasses felt like they stopped working or where crooked, along with upwards eye rolls.

I had no clue until researching today that it’s a part of DID and switching. I read about the eye rolls and thought, “I don’t do that”. Then I was pulling down my blinds and did the upwards eye rolls. I froze in place like ooohhhhhh. It almost feels like itching a scratch when doing the eye rolls.

Does anyone else do this?

I already only have it every 3 months, but holy cow am I in pain. I eat very healthy and have had lots of liquids, but I can’t take any painkillers. I have lidocaine cream and vanicream that I use. I have a heating pad and TENS unit available.

Is there anything you recommend???