u/ch1984

Hi all, I have an appointment with Global Care coming up and I'm trying to fill out the different forms but struggling for a few reasons.

*For example.. there's the Wender Utah Rating Scale (WURS) and I have to answer questions recalling my childhood under the age of 12. My issue is, I have very patchy memories of it, if I think of my granny there will be some memories around her and the same for other people but it's less about me and more the time spent. Only a few things stick out from school or playing with other kids too.

*Then we have the Beck's Depression Inventory form and the phrasing of some options is throwing me off, as in I'm definitely not 0 in the score but I'm more like 2 than a 1. If the wording had a "very" instead of a huge leap from disappointed to disgusted that would be better. I'm not an overall disgusted just "very" disappointed. I'd save disgusted for different scenarios but it has it's place.

Then I'm confused about the feeling guilty or punished questions. I overthink these things and need more context :/

*Then the PCL-5 form.. problems people sometimes have in response to a stressful experience. It's asking me to circle one of the numbers to indicate how much I've been bothered by that problem in the last month..

**Is it meant to be the same problem/stressful experience used for all the questions?

If so, I've been upset lately about my dog that passed a couple years ago, I well up when I talk/think about her and it can be really upsetting.

But then, not all the questions are applicable to that situation?

*The Adult ADHD Self Report Scale form, one copy is meant to be filled out by a childhood informant, who's known me since childhood but in my situation I don't have anyone who I can ask about that. I have my best friend who has known me since 20 and my partner the last 12 years since 29 ish. But thats literally it?! What happens then?

Apologies for the lengthy post but I'm really worried about not being able to fill out the form properly. For me, there's a lot of context missing and the instructions aren't clear.. lack of childhood memories and no one to help with filling out the other childhood form.

I do have physical issues and have been diagnosed with Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia and PPPD so things can overlap too.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I was given a pair to wear by my occupational therapist. I have really small wrists and hands but I feel the fit isn't right.

I don't know how to find a comfortable fit. Also around the thumb is adjustable, but again I've small hands and it feels like it chafs or doesn't fit right.

When driving it feels slippy and not grippy at all which is an issue. It doesn't feel natural wearing it or like I'll get used to it.

Any recommendations?

I was given a pair to wear by my occupational therapist. I have really small wrists and hands but I feel the fit isn't right.

I don't know how to find a comfortable fit. Also around the thumb is adjustable, but again I've small hands and it feels like it chafs or doesn't fit right.

When driving it feels slippy and not grippy at all which is an issue. It doesn't feel natural wearing it or like I'll get used to it.

Any recommendations?

I went for a regular eye test and they have sent a referral for a second opinion in regards to Glaucoma but what does the below paragraph mean in simple terms?

On OCT examination it appears as if she has superior thinning of her ONH in her LE. Unfortunately, we were unable to get IOPs today. I have attached a visual field exam that was carried out that shows some superior loss in LE. Van Hericks = Grade 3 BE. On volk examination, she has asymmetric C/D ratios. RE= 0.3 and LE=0.4.

I find that the air doesn't always push up when I eat but it gets trapped moreso and if I tilt my head up and push from the stomach I can manually get air to push upwards.. the problem though is it doesn't stop once it starts, it's a non stop cycle of air dragging out and gurgling down.

I get so tired and drained as it can go on for a very long time.

I'm not sure why but my preferable temperature in the shower is hot hot, or even just washing my hair is hot, my partner says it's scolding but any cooler and it feels cold. Also cold hurts me more.

I know the heat doesn't help the shower experience due to lightheadedness etc and after I get out my skin is red, sore and stinging :/

Does anyone still feel fluey aches in their muscles days after one shower?

For years I had to blow my nose especially in the mornings but the last few months I've had a nasal drip thats been uncomfortable where I feel I need to spit (I've never had to do that before)

There's probably some sinusitis going on (I have a fear of cameras or anything invasive) so getting that checked is difficult.

Does anyone else who has a nasal drip (for any reason) have any issues after botox or what changed if anything?

I'm 41 and I have never burped and for decades on and off, I haven't eaten in public or around people I know (including some family members I don't see often)

It's been consistently bad for 12+ years now, when I'm trying to eat, my throat tightens, I take tiny bites and have to keep chewing it til I feel I can swallow. My hearts pounding and I'm so self aware.

I know it's something I need to keep working on with a therapist also BUT does something like this happen to any of you?

Hi all, I'm in Ireland and at some point I'd like to travel to get this done with Lucy Hicklin.

I was wondering if anyone has an email address to make enquiries as opposed to phone numbers? For the two Central London clinics?

Also, what are waiting lists like right now does anyone know?

Do I have to have a consultation only on the first appointment or can it be Botox on first visit too?

Does she do payment plans?

Thank you

I'm based in Ireland so this is something that would need a bit of planning, flights etc.. but what has your experience been like with Lucy Hicklin?

What are the waiting times once you have applied for an appointment?

My preference is Dr Hicklin over Dr Mark Rafferty that does it in Ireland as I have a phobia of endoscopies, being knocked out, invasive stuff in general, lol.. so if anything this is the way to go for me.

I'm 41 years old as the title says, I'm also a Lesbian and not into penetrative sex. I feel cursed and lucky at the same time as I can easily have multiple orgasms, even by myself but I get really really bad cramps afterwards.

Possibly pelvic floor issues? Though I've always suspected Endo for a couple reasons but I have a huge fear of procedures, even being knocked out and anything penetrative 😒

Anyway, about 3 weeks ago or so I was doing my own thing, it had been a while since I did or anyone else (for that matter) did and all of a sudden a weird sensation and warmth and wetness (I honestly didn't even think it was an orgasm, it didn't feel like much)

It also brought on the start of my period 3 days early which wasn't expected. A week later I tried it again to see if it was a once off and nope. It happened again, and again, and again. My multiple 'orgasms' brought on multiple squirting within a few mins.

I honestly hear different opinions about the liquid/fluid but I had emptied my bladder before doing this because I can't relax and do it until I have pee'd. It's distracting. It also didn't smell like pee, it was clear and I'm terrible at hydrating 😆

I had been constipated around that time and apparently it can add pressure? I'm looking for answers as to why it started happening at 41. I personally find it a nuisance and inconvenience, lol.. it's not bad feeling but also not amazing, it's just a weird release but I don't think it's worth all the hype?

I've noticed that since adjusting my dose which is 225mg, 75mg x 3, well it used to be but now its 75 in the morning ans 150 at night, that's when the problem seemed to start.

Anyway, every day I get bouts that last hours where my vision is blurry, if I blink it can be still blurry but its like the blur has changed pattern I guess you could say. Its glassy/blurry too, do difficult to explain but the only change around when it started was my Pregabalin.

Anyone else? It's freaking me out too because I had my eye test which was overdue and they think I might have early Glaucoma in the left eye and are referring me to a specialist so it's additional stress I dont need.

I've seen 3 grasshoppers (I'm guessing) around the garden patio today. I've never seen them before, not even during other summers.

Anyone else seeing some about the place?

I'm on 225mg total split into 75mg morning and now 150mg at night.. it used to be 75mg x 3..

I find it difficult to describe but it's like the blurriness that happens after you've cried a lot but of course haven't cried at all, when you blink it doesn't necessarily fix it, its still blurry but with the semi clear smudge somewhere else.

Its not total blurriness, just parts.

Anyone know if adjust the dose time could do this or what it might be?