u/likez01nks

Hiya!! I posted here a few months ago after shortly adopting my new buddy. She's about a year old and was found outside in the cold before getting taken to a shelter. She's a great cat and I try to play with her as much as I can. The thing is she meows, nonstop. I haven't gotten a single good night of sleep since I got her. I'm also worried that someone else in my apartment complex is going to complain eventually.

I've tried reassuring her, playing with her, and now I'm trying to ignore her until she calms down to see if I can improve the behavior. She's pretty stubborn and resorts to biting my hands and feet if she doesn't get the attention she wants. If that doesn't work she attacks my things and almost broke my computer screen this week because I was doing a virtual meeting and wasn't paying attention to her. I live alone but my partner will check in on her and she's a completely different cat with him. She just sleeps. I've tried my best not to encourage the behavior so I'm thinking she might just be really bonded with me and gets jealous of anything else grabbing my attention. I don't even like using my bathroom because she just starts yowling once I close the door.

Initially she was at the shelter with her sister but they said she wasn't bonded. I do wonder if they were wrong? I really like my cat but it's getting difficult to manage. I've been watching videos and reading up on how to manage this behavior. Any advice is welcomed. I'm getting pretty stressed out.

Help 😞 I've tried Vyvanse, dextroamphetamine er, and now concerta er. Vyvanse I swear made me hypo manic and then the crash was awful. I'd be exhausted and so depressed. I was also taking sertraline at the time.

Tried dextroamphetamine for a bit. I loved it at first I was also on Wellbutrin. Unfortunately the Wellbutrin was making me incredibly anxious and this worsened with the dextro. I've been off Wellbutrin for four weeks and the dextro just isn't hitting the same anymore. It seems to help and hurt. I can think better but hyperfixate and become rigid with my tasks. I also still crash and get pretty irritable and depressed.

So I asked to try Ritalin. Since I crash on the other meds my doc gave me concerta instead. Day three of concerts and I hate it. I'm so nauseous, my stomach feels like pins, and I've been pretty bitchy? Like it feels harder to make and I feel more apathetic especially later in the day. I'm at a loss. I can tell I need the meds because there have been some benefits but these side effects are killing me.

I know that I cannot take strattera/axomexetine. It was flagged on my Genesight test as an adverse reaction.

I'm currently sobbing on my couch. Last month I tested positive for a yeast infection. Not a resistant strain and no BV. I took three doses of flucanazole and was also using boric acid. I tried to have PIV sex with my partner after I felt better and it burned. I figured my tissue was still healing. Cut to a month later and the yeast infection is back but now it's worse. Another three doses of flucanazole and symptoms were gone. Flucanazole btw gives me horrible digestive issues. I tried to have sex again with my partner yesterday and it burned. Today it feels like the infection is coming back. I have another dose of flucanazole coming in the pharmacy tomorrow but I'm at a loss. I've been dealing with recurring infections for two years now and no one can give me an answer as to why. The infections pre-date my partner and I get them even if we don't have sex of any kind. I don't have a car so it's a lot of work to go see a doctor and get tested AGAIN for an infection. Not to mention it's expensive. I can't figure out why this is happening to me. I love my partner and it's been hard to be intimate with him for months now. I'm also sick of my vagina feeling like shit. This is exhausting and I've lost count of how many times I've gone to a doctor for help. Please share kind words

Hello friends!! I'm a Latina non binary resident of lower town. I recently lost my car :( due to high repair costs and age. I will be relying on a bike and bus to get around for a while. The thing is I have some agoraphobia and I'm on the spectrum so I've noticed when I'm in public I usually unintentionally irritate some strangers. This makes me super anxious to be outside around others. I also get lost easily and figuring out the bus schedule can be difficult for me because of some cognitive issues I have. I'm pretty nervous to start using the bus again after several years. I'd love to hear any advice, tips, and unspoken rules of the twin cities transit system that you can share. I'm also an amateur biker so safety tips would mean a lot too! I did download the transit app which is awesome so far.

Bonus points for any insider tips about Evie hourcar

Thanks everyone 😊

I'm honestly surprised it hasn't been brought up when I've visited the doctor, but it's in my chart. My grandmother on my mom's side had type 2 diabetes, and my grandfather on my dad's side has it as well. I've noticed whenever I get blood drawn my glucose levels are high enough to be flagged. I also suffer from chronic yeast infections which grew more severe after a thyroidectomy in 2022. I know both hypothyroidism and diabetes can contribute to recurring yeast infections. I'm also chronically dehydrated. I try to drink water but I just pee it out. I also can't go without eating for over a few hours before I start to get really dizzy and lightheaded. I usually crash pretty hard in the afternoon and sometimes eating lunch causes my face to flush and heart to race. I've even experienced dizziness from eating before. I have chronic headaches and tend be dizzy most days anyway. Bending over and standing back up feels like crap. I used to be in really good shape but I can't even exercise anymore because it makes me feel actually sick and my heart rate skyrockets. Doctors ignore this because my blood pressure is usually pretty low. I don't believe that I currently have diabetes but I am curious if I have insulin resistance or maybe I'm at risk of being prediabetic. I'm not looking for a diagnosis, mods I'm genuinely curious if others have had a similar experience. I plan to see a doctor to get some more bloodwork done. I've brought my concerns up to a doctor before which resulted in a surprise Diabetes diagnosis in my chart. I had no idea a provider had added the diagnosis until a year later. I've done bloodwork for one A1C test and that's it. The diabetes diagnosis has been removed. Doctors were not interested at the time at exploring this more which left me very confused.

Possible TW for self harm and alcohol

I'm pretty irritated. My psychiatrist didn't taper me off of this medication when I asked and said I could just stop taking it. The first few days after stopping I felt somewhat normal, but now I feel like a monster. I've been so grumpy and depressed and I've been binge eating sweets like a maniac. The mood swings are actually insane. I'm about two years sober and this experience has almost made me relapse.

I was on the medication since January. Starting it was intense and I felt a lot of angry bad thoughts at first. Then I was super nauseous until finally I felt somewhat normal. After about another month my anxiety skyrocketed and I started scratching at my skin until it bled. I basically turned into a nervous wreck and had to stop taking the medication. On top of the anxiety I swear this medication made me stupid. I couldn't remember what I did most mornings and forgot how to spell words. My word recall got a lot worse too which is embarrassing when you're working. I'm so bummed. I'm a severely depressed and anxious individual with ADHD and C-PTSD. I was really hoping that this medication would work out. I'm honestly scared to try any more antidepressants ever again. I'm now starting adderall and I'm hoping that it will fix me because I'm tired of this, grandpa.

I had to make the difficult choice to stop Wellbutrin. I just haven't been myself in months and have turned into a nervous wreck. My psychiatrist told me that I can just stop taking it so I didn't get a lower dose to taper off of. Is she nuts? Is this normal? I've been off it for about five days now and I certainly notice a crash every night. I've been more irritable and I've been hungry too. I can't wait to be on the other side of this 🙄

I'm at a loss. I had the Mirena for years and it made my periods light but gave me horribly yeast infections. It was also placed poorly so I could feel it the whole time I had it. Removing it felt like I was shot. The OBGYN who removed it said it was stuck to my uterine wall. Doesn't that mean it was displaced?

I took a break from birth control and finally felt like myself and even lost weight, but my periods came back and were horrible. I started getting a rash all over my legs when I'd get my period. I'd wake up at 3am with unbearable cramps and hives, and my digestive system started going haywire. So I got the Kyleena. It's been ok. I swear I'm not myself with it though and gained a little weight. I still get periods so I use a menstrual disk. My uterus is tilted so it's hard to insert and always hurts to remove. I have been using the disc for months, but messed up on my last period. I'm pretty sure my IUD is displaced now.

So I'm scheduling a visit with planned parenthood. I have no car or insurance. If they have to remove the IUD I'm not sure what to do about birth control. Even with Kyleena my periods have been horrible and I'm pretty sure I also have PMDD. Pills scare me because of the stroke risk. What birth control has helped you with the pain? I'm so over this and waiting to get on insurance so I can get surgery and meet my uterus out of my body.

Kyleena IUD and diagnosed endometriosis

I'm kinda sick of my IUD. I swear I've had more yeast infections since getting. Sometimes I test positive sometimes I test negative (repeatedly). I've come to the conclusion that I get chronic yeast infections and my skin is just very sensitive down there. I've had symptoms dissipate after a negative test if I just leave my hoohah alone. Tried boric acid and it's too irritating.

With that said I've been experiencing some weird new symptoms. The past few periods I've had have been shorter but resulted in more spotting. My last period I spotted the entire month. Now it's happening again. My strings are still there but I'm also noticing what seems like a thin membrane like substance in my discharge. The smell is normal. Since getting the IUD my period discharge actually irritates my vagina especially when I'm spotting. Has anyone else experienced this? I've been to the doctor so many times and they just shrug their shoulders.

Please help me. I am so scared. I don't have insurance. I can't afford to go to the ER. I hit the back of my head on Saturday morning. I recently started taking Adderall and I think it masked my initial concussion. A few hours ago I got a horrible headache. The light hurts and I can't move without my head throbbing. I also had to take a Zofran because I'm nauseous. My stomach is also super upset. My partner is really scared and it's making me even more anxious. I've never had a concussion before so I don't know what's normal versus an emergency 😞 I'm trying not to cry because it's going to make my headache worse. I feel so dumb for hitting my head

Hi!

Everyone is different but I would love to hear which thyroid replacement medication made YOU feel like a human again. I am lactose intolerant so I can't take levothyroxine. Insurance won't cover tirosint and I can't afford it. I'm looking into Levoxyl, but would love to hear what medication has helped you the most.

Hi!!

I just got another kitty and she's a Manx. She's about a year old and was originally found out on the streets. She is adorable and I love her. With that said she is an absolute menace 😂 I actually had a Bengal cat before so I thought I was prepared for the energy level but holy crap. This cat is like a toddler with fur!! She needs to be near me 24/7. I work from home and she is constantly climbing on me and meows and gets on my desk. When I move her she jumps right back up or bites my hand. I don't blame her for any behavioral issues since she is still adjusting to indoor life. I will say the nipping caught me off guard a bit. With my apartment setup I don't have a great way to isolate myself from her while working. I'm still trying to figure out how to manage the nipping.

So I guess I have a few questions. She meows all the time non-stop. Is this just how the breed is? Do you get used to it?

She needs a lot of enrichment time and engagement so any advice on keeping this smarty pants entertained is welcomed.

I have been playing with her multiple times a day and playing bird videos on my tv if I can't play.

Last question, she farts a lot -_- and it's stinky. The vet said she's ok but is this common with Manx as well? Any recommendations for food? I understand the Manx have some health risks.

Any other advice for a new Manx owner is welcome. Thank you!! I'm determined to keep my little buddy happy.

My provider is aware that I will be stopping bupropion. She doesn't have much advice though. I've read horror stories of people stopping. Especially the weight gain :(

I'm a bit traumatized about gaining weight. I have a history of eating disorders and I also don't have a thyroid so it's pretty easy for me to gain weight. It's very hard to lose it.

Please tell me this isn't everyone's experience 😞

I have to stop the meds because I've been anxious and angry. I also don't feel love for my partner anymore or talk to any of my friends. I don't even feel connected with my cat. Pretty disappointed with this medication.

Been on 100mg since Dec

Hey,

Shortly after getting COVID in 2024 I suddenly couldn't eat or drink even water without experiencing horrible pain. I lost weight quickly and became very weak. I was put on the stupid FODMAP diet which only decreased my tolerance for food and gave me an eating disorder. I wish I had never done it. After countless tests and specialist visits I was diagnosed with erosive gastritis, endometriosis, and biliary Dyskinesia. I was put on acid reducers for two years. I had my gallbladder removed as well. It was distended and could have ruptured and killed me.

My symptoms persist. I've been trying to get more answers but everyone wants to blame every single symptom on endometriosis now that it's been diagnosed. Their "solution" is to get another surgery. I can't do that right now, so I'm trying to heal my gut as much as I can in the meantime.

I'm trying to improve my gut to make sure I'm getting nutrients still. Sometimes it feels like my stomach is a rock, and I have horrible gas every day. I don't eat gluten and I can't tolerate fats since I don't have a gallbladder.

TLDR; Not looking for medical advice, just looking for advice on what I could try to help my gut. I got COVID and my digestive system hasn't been the same since. Suddenly lactose intolerant and can't tolerate lots of food after a doctor told me to try the FODMAP diet. Looking to help heal my gut so it can tolerate a broader range of food again.

Hi! My partner has a tortie who has some trauma. She spent her kitten life on the streets and was underweight at the rescue. Now she is almost obese. She has food aggression, she has separation anxiety, and she nips frequently. She's a very good girl and we understand her boundaries and love her. The hardest thing is we can't have people over because she will attack them by swatting or biting and then running away. This seems to be more because she is afraid of people but she can be a bit territorial.

She also will bite my leg if her food bowl is too empty and I don't feed her. She'll meow and purr and show her belly to beg for food and then if I step away from her she runs after me to bite and scratch my leg. Then she sits off to the side very disgruntled. I've been spraying vinegar on my legs if I sense a bite coming. Seems to be warding her off for now lol.

I'm looking for advice. I don't currently live with my partner but we want to move in together. I also have a cat who is tiny and very sweet and I'm pretty stressed. Any advice is welcomed. Thank you!!

Disclaimer everyone is different. I have a history of not tolerating medication well. This will not be everyone's experience.

I was pretty optimistic about these meds and it was going well at first. Things seemed to go downhill after increasing my dose. I was a nervous wreck and picked my face until it bled. It felt like I was constantly over caffeinated and angry. So I decreased my dose and I will be discontinuing the meds under medical guidance.

What genuinely scares me is that while taking this medication it has become more difficult to think, speak, read, and write. When I speak it's like someone is taking the words of my sentence and reorganizing them. My typos when I'm at work are infuriating. I'll review my email before sending and then I see the read swiggly line under a word that seems correctly spelled at first. It's like the letters have swapped around. I also have been reading entire words incorrectly. For example I'll see "Katy bought herself a beer" and then I blink and it's "Katy bought herself a sandwich".

I'm honestly scared to try any more medications after this. I've already tried Zoloft, Lexapro, Vyvanse, and so many others. I was even put on a horrible anti psychotic once thanks to a misdiagnosis.

I started Wellbutrin misinformed by my provider that it was an easy drug to start and stop, and that I could even take it as needed. Shortly after starting I realized that was NOT the case, and my therapist confirmed that Wellbutrin is one of the harder drugs to start and stop.

To those who tolerate the medication I'm very happy for you. I've heard that the weight gain after stopping is inevitable so I'm not super stoked about coming off of this sh*t. Wish me luck fellas

Per the title I may have to quit my job with nothing else lined up. The company I work for is absolutely scamming a specific population and it makes me feel sick. I've turned into someone else. I don't feel as close to my partner anymore and I don't recognize myself. I don't relate to my coworkers who seem desensitized to everything. I don't want that to be me. I don't do anything except work, chores, and sleep because I'm so exhausted. I've had a headache for three months straight and I've gained weight from stress. My hair has started thinning and my face even broke out. I seriously think I'm going to lose the love of my life if I keep working here. I should not have to choose between work and my partner. I'm becoming short with my coworkers and callers too. The pay sucks and the hours suck. This was the best I could do after being unemployed for months. Im so depressed that it's starting to scare me.