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Hi there! I just learned my child got a free pre-k spot at the elementary school in my district. These are not easy seats to come by and we can’t pass it up. My issue is that a current client teaches there as a specials teacher, meaning my child would more than likely be my client’s student. Thoughts on the ethics of this situation?

Edit: client and I have worked together for 6 years and they teach music, therefore every student in the school works with them.

I just had a realization that was a long time coming considering I was diagnosed three years ago. Just because you can do something without an assistive device, doesn’t mean you should or that it wouldn’t help you. I was in the shower and it occurred to me that even though I can shower standing, a chair would probably help me reserve more energy and prevent crashes through over exertion. I have just been under the assumption that unless I absolutely couldn’t do something without help that help wasn’t needed. Does anyone use assistive devices to complete daily tasks even though you can technically do it without one? Does it make a noticeable difference in your day-to-day to make these accommodations?

Hi! TLDR is I’ve felt awful and not like myself for nearly 5 years with little-no answers. I know I have hypermobile EDS and POTS at this point and just saw an amazing allergist that did extensive bloodwork to look as Mast Cell. I’ve had innumerable blood tests over the years to look for anemia because of my consistent complaints of symptoms that line up, but my iron levels are typically normal. Today, however, I received my first result that seems to indicate the possibility of anemia according to wha to can gather online. The results are as follows:

Iron, serum: 82
Saturation: 17
Tibc: 491 H
Uibc: 409
Ferritin: 52

Does this point to anemia or could there be another reason my Tibc is elevated? Thanks!

Hi! If the title didn’t give it away I am a FT Telehealth mental health therapist with POTS, hEDS, and probably MCAS. One trend I think I am noticing is that sitting in front of a computer all day seems to really takes it out of me. My session volume doesn’t seem to matter much, except I am definitely more exhausted my high volume days. But conversely I can also feel so exhausted by “lighter” days, too. I can’t seem figure out for the life of me what it is exactly that is impacting me. Is it the peopling, the screens, the lights, or sitting upright? Am I not eating enough or drinking enough? I am obviously under no illusion that you can answer these questions for me. I am also well aware the broadly the answer is probably yes to all of the above. But I am curious if anyone else shared my experience and has insight around what might help or what factors might be contributing to the post-work day crash. Thanks!

Hi! My almost 5 year old has expressed interest in vocal lessons and I am having a hard time determining what’s out there for her age range. Anyone have recommendations for vocal lessons for children in the area? Thanks!

Anyone on city water noticing a sudden discoloration? My daughter’s bath looked like pee tonight.