u/emo_queer

I have a strange residual symptom and wondering if anyone else has dealt with this. Sometimes my throat will fill with mucus when I’m talking a lot or after quick movements. It’s almost like I start choking on my own spit. I’ll need to spit out the mucus or I’ll sit there struggling for a while, coughing like I’m a pack a day smoker.

It’s weird because it doesn’t happen during continuous workouts. It only seems to happen when I’m rushing or doing some quick movement (like 5 mins of quick cleaning). It happened when I was rushing through the airport recently and I was so embarrassed. Cough drops and water don’t really help - it’s a deeper feeling where I’m gasping for air/choking.

I came out of a codependent relationship a few years ago and I’ve been struggling to find my footing ever since. I have a decent job and I have great friends, but I find it difficult to cope with my everyday life + routine. I let my home get pretty messy. I want romantic companionship but I haven’t been on a date in years because I’m afraid I’ll fall into old habits. I’ve let myself get out of shape. I work from home so I also let my personal style take a hit. I don’t have a lot going on - and when I do go out it’s hard to come back to an empty home. My family is not really in the picture so that’s also a source of loneliness and holidays can be rough because of it. I guess the best way to put it is I feel pretty lukewarm about life. 

I see and know so many women who really enjoy their own company. It’s a beautiful thing and I would love to get there someday. How have you built a rich inner life and how do you keep going when things get tough?

Music is a big motivator for me and I’m wondering if y’all have any recs for workout classes with good music?

Open to any type of class with some kind of upbeat music!! (preferably hip hop, rap, early 00’s, clubbing music)

I'm planning a trip but I'm nervous about transportation in/out Cusco and the bus ride up/down to Machu Picchu. I get pretty anxious with mountain driving so I'm wondering how doable the bus ride would be or if I should I just hike up or postpone MP until I get a better handle on my anxiety? How is transportation in/out of Cusco - is that also pretty rough or not too bad? Just worried about getting to Ollantaytambo but the train to AC looks fine.

Going to CDMX for Pride and wondering if there are any recs for lesbian + more gender expansive spaces and events? Also would love to watch a luchadoras match if there are certain places/times to look for one.

If you're in the US what political party are you registered with? I'm currently a registered Democrat but thinking about switching to Independent.