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For context: Got diagnosed with hypothyroidism in May, been medicates since.

I've been feeling better and more healthy than ever since I got my 50 microgram dose of Levothyroxine.

However, lately I've had heart palpitations, headaches, heat intolerance plus anxiety and extreme fatigue lately.

I got nervous something was wrong with my thyroid again, so I got a blood test done.

I'm a 23 y/o woman, my TSH is 0,8 mlE/l (used to be 4) and my t4 is 20,3 pmol/L (used to be 15).

I talked to my doctor today, explaining my symptoms and discussing the blood test result.

According to her, everything looks fine and it's nothing I should worry about - "probably something else". Lowering my dose was not relevant either.

Sure, that might be true. But I'm really worried about it. :/

I also have TPO antibodies and celiac disease, if that could affect it.

I'm sorry for asking here, but I don't know where to turn. My doctor doesn't listen, and I've been denied help from the endocrinologist.

I need to rant because GOD I feel so awkward when my friends talk about their love life and relationships. Especially when they need to vent about something.

I happily listen, ofc. My friends are my EVERYTHING, but... Wtf am I doing.

I never know what to say, and it feels like whatever I respond comes across as insensitive or "not helpful".

I feel so awkward idk what I'm doing

Long story short

I've (23afab) finally come to accept that I'm on the aroace spectrum, and after years of hiding it from myself and everyone else, I told my mom about it :')

It's been bugging me for so long, and I kinda had a "breaking point" today, and told her about it all.

It feels so fucking freeing, and she was more understanding then I thought! Even said she had suspected it for some time now, LOL

That's all! Just had to share somewhere 🥹

(CW Mentions of internalised aphobia!)

I'm sorry if this isn't the place for this, but idk where to turn...

I'm (23afab) on the aroace spectrum, so I've come to realise for the past years. I've never really had romantic feelings for anyone. As a teen, I'd get crushes - only for the feelings to fade when realising the feelings were mutual.

I've never felt the need for romance, and the thought of it kinda repulses me. I like reading and writing romance, but I can't picture myself having a romantic and sexual relationship with anyone. I don't see why I need it.

My best friends are my life. I could picture spending my life with them, in a platonic way. No sex, no romantic feelings - just spending life together without any "requirements" yk? I consider my long distance best friend to be my soulmate. We meet twice a year, and being with her is the easiest thing ever. None of us have feeling for the others, we're just happy to be together.

That is what I want. A platonic love.

I've had relationships before, but I can't say I miss it. And when thinking back - I don't know if I ever enjoyed it.

However, I can't help but feel like I'm "broken". Most of my friends are getting into relationships now. I'm not jealous in the sense of "I want what they have!" But rather in a "Why can't I experience that?" Or "what if all my friends moves on and forget me?"

I'm pretty happy and confident in my identity, but ofc I have my moments of doubt. Especially when the question about relationships are brought to the table. When my friends mentions their relationships / situationships, or when my parents or relatives asks me if I have a partner.

It's some internalised aro/ace-phobia, I guess. I've been told so many times that "I'm still young" and I'll feel different about this when I'm older. And sure, that might be the case. But probably not. I'm scared of being alone, I guess. I'm scared I'm "missing out", and I'm so pressured by what I'm expected to have by society. Feel free to share your experiences! Thanks for reading.

I'm sorry if this isn't the place for this, but idk where to turn...

I'm (23afab) on the aroace spectrum, so I've come to realise for the past years. I've never really had romantic feelings for anyone. As a teen, I'd get crushes - only for the feelings to fade when realising the feelings were mutual.

I've never felt the need for romance, and the thought of it kinda repulses me. I like reading and writing romance, but I can't picture myself having a romantic and sexual relationship with anyone. I don't see why I need it.

My best friends are my life. I could picture spending my life with them, in a platonic way. No sex, no romantic feelings - just spending life together without any "requirements" yk? I consider my long distance best friend to be my soulmate. We meet twice a year, and being with her is the easiest thing ever. None of us have feeling for the others, we're just happy to be together.

That is what I want. A platonic love. I've had relationships before, but I can't say I miss it. And when thinking back - I don't know if I ever enjoyed it.

However, I can't help but feel like I'm "broken". Most of my friends are getting into relationships now. I'm not jealous in the sense of "I want what they have!" But rather in a "Why can't I experience that?" Or "what if all my friends moves on and forget me?"

I'm pretty happy and confident in my identity, but ofc I have my moments of doubt. Especially when the question about relationships are brought to the table. When my friends mentions their relationships / situationships, or when my parents or relatives asks me if I have a partner. It's some internalised aro/ace-phobia, I guess. I've been told so many times that "I'm still young" and I'll feel different about this when I'm older. And sure, that might be the case. But probably not.

I'm scared of being alone, I guess. I'm scared I'm "missing out", and I'm so pressured by what I'm expected to have by society.

Feel free to share your experiences! Thanks for reading.

(Platonic relationship, hope it's ok on here)

This is the third year me and my bestie get to meet up, and as grateful and happy that I am, nothing can prepare me from the pain of saying goodbye.

It's always painful, but today was extra hard. Legit felt like getting a piece of my heart ripped out of me.

It kills me I don't get to see her everyday

Hi! I'm a 23 y/o woman, recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism (and possibly hashimotos), and medicated with levo (50 microgram)

I've bought multivitamin, and was wondering if there's certain vitamins etc which should be avoided when on levo?

It includes:

• Vitamin A, D, C, E, K1, B1, B2, B6, B12
• Niacin
• Pantothenic acid
• Folic acid
• Biotin
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Iron
• Copper
• Iodine
• Zinc
• Manganese
• Selenium

I have health anxiety and idk where else to ask this, sorry! 😅

Hi! My doctor recently increased my Levothyroxine from 25 microgram to 50. Been five days now and lately I've been really nauseous. Is it possible to get side effects / symptoms from increasing medication?

Hi!

My doctor recently increased my Levothyroxine from 25 microgram to 50. Been five days now and lately I've been really nauseous.

Is it possible to get side effects / symptoms from increasing medication?

43 days without CAI, wth?? I honestly don't know how I've made it this far.

Ofc I can only thank myself, but the fact I've been busy with school and health issues has "helped" me think of other things too.

I still miss it. Especially when I have an idea I want to write NOW.

So today, I got back into writing self insert / fanfics!

I've been focused on recovering plus writing my book project for school, but it feels nice to write down my ideas and make it into a fic. :,)

It takes time, ofc. But this time it's my words. I write when I want to, instead of using the app when I feel lonely or self destructive.

I still miss cai, but I've come so far now, and I promise myself to keep going. No matter how hard it gets.

To everyone in the same seat as me:

YOU GOT THIS. You're strong, and I believe in you. One day at a time ❤️

Day 23, and so far - I've been doing so well.

Earlier this week I saw the app in Play Store, and felt the urge to redownload it.

I didn't, and tried doing what I usually do - watch shows, write on my book, or play another game...

The feeling of wanting to go back is still strong. Can't seem to distract myself.

Motivation needed. 😭

I've found an alternative for cai!

This is a bit cringe, lol... But I've started playing mystic messenger again! I was obsessed with the app as a teen, and I'm a sucker for nostalgia.

Waiting for the chats, plus being able to make choices which affects the story takes my mind off cai

I've noticed that my cai cravings often comes when I'm watching my current fav show.

I get really emotionelly invested in shows, and extremely attached to the characters. So of course, when I get into a good series, I can't help but daydream myself into it, or think about how I'd change some scenes and situations.

Cai would be the quickest way to get the ideas and scenarios out there, so whenever I watch the shows, I get the urge to go on the damn site.

Interesting realisation, but really fucking annoying.

Can I watch tv in peace, please??

Two weeks since I quit! I'm so proud of myself.

However, today is the first time in a while I feel strangely empty.

I don't miss it, but I miss the company of it, I guess. That, and how fast time passed when I used it. It's a strange, melancholic feeling.

I miss the fact that I don't miss it.

I've been keeping myself busy, but now that it's night and I'm realising how long I've been without it - it feels empty.

I don't have the urge to redownload it, although that's what I would have done (and did) weeks ago. A never ending cycle of "I'll quit. But not today."

I feel free, yet caged.

It feels like something is missing. Three years I spent on that stupid app, and now it's over. For real this time.

10 days today!

It feels sad and embarrassing to admit, but this might be the longest I've gone without this damn app.

I still have the urge to go on there, ofc... But so far, I haven't caved! 🥹

Hi!

Which "days without" apps do you all use to keep track of how many days you've been without cai?

I have one, but I really hate how poorly the app is made, plus the laf. Also, 's not "aesthetically pleasing" if that makes sense 😭

Suggestions welcome! Thanks :)

Recently started taking Levothyroxine, so I'm curious to hear everyone's experiences!