u/lartovio

A common repair I'm getting in the shop is to replace worn-through end tabs on chains, bracelets, etc and I'm STRUGGLING. I cannot reliably get solder to flow between the tab and the chain without melting the tab. I'm using very moderate heat, ultra easy solder, everything is clean and fireproofed and smooth. I'm melting the end tab every single time and the solder flows MAYBE 1/3rd of the time. I can solder rings, jumprings, and chains without issue but the end tabs are kicking my ass and taking my lunch money. Help

A big part of my dysautonomia is GI symptoms, most of the time it's diarrhea/rapid gastric emptying, but sometimes I end up with the opposite problem, so doing things to specifically treat RGE seems like a bad idea.

I used to just microdose THC, but now I have a good job in a state where it's sooooooo fucking illegal. If I got caught I'd be in big trouble even tho I have a license for the state I live in.

This is seriously affecting my life and idk how to fix it. Tips? Tricks? Thank you.

EDIT: it's not MCAS. I saw a specialist who's very familiar with MCAS and he confirmed that the GI issues are not being caused by mast cell reactions. There are no consistent food sensitivities I can find, time of day doesn't seem to matter.

I've finally gotten up to working full time again (sort of...it's 36 hours a week.) Problem is, I am SO FUCKING TIRED while driving to work that I often feel like I need to pull over or I'll pass out at the wheel. I'll listen to loud music, blast cold air, recite verses, and even slap myself in the face on the regular to stay awake. I already really struggle to be on time in the morning bc of time blindness and variations in the commute (sometimes 20 minutes, sometimes 40 minutes! Roll the dice!) so I can't afford to pull over every five minutes to take a damn cat nap.

I also can't really afford to get up any earlier. I get up at 7:30 to leave at 8:45 and spend all of that time feeding myself and my dogs, and getting dressed. If I get up any earlier I'll be entirely sleep deprived.

When I try to look for recourses on staying awake, everything says ohhh go to sleep earlier, better sleep hygiene don't use your phone in bed! And bullshit like downing an energy drink. I have POTS, I can't do that shit.

I'm just at my wits end about it. I know it's dangerous, I know it's selfish and horrible of me to get in the car every day and do this. But this is my dream job. I'm finally getting to do something I love (an I'm getting paid well!!) but there is no flexibility in the hours. None. I just have to find a way to Deal. And I'm so fucking tired.