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  1. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    Oh yes if it's not impacting you more than that it's not worth going the medication route. Big oof for your s/o though, I hope they're able to find respite and get the help they need.

    Oh yes if it's not impacting you more than that it's not worth going the medication route.

    Big oof for your s/o though, I hope they're able to find respite and get the help they need.

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  2. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    What you described sounds a lot like the effects of ADHD meds for some people.

    What you described sounds a lot like the effects of ADHD meds for some people.

  3. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    gasp Top 10 Anime Betrayals! I don't drink alcohol and am perpetually cold, so other than tea I don't have many other options. You have a point, but sometimes even mediocre tea is better than nothing.

    gasp Top 10 Anime Betrayals!

    I don't drink alcohol and am perpetually cold, so other than tea I don't have many other options. You have a point, but sometimes even mediocre tea is better than nothing.

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  4. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    People used to tease me for ordering herbal teas at the bar. I tell them I'm an adult and I can drink what I want. Have that tea at the pub if you want to. To hell with anyone who gives you a hard...

    People used to tease me for ordering herbal teas at the bar. I tell them I'm an adult and I can drink what I want. Have that tea at the pub if you want to. To hell with anyone who gives you a hard time for it.

    13 votes

  5. Comment on Anyone get into caffeine (coffee/tea) as an adult? in ~food

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    Have you been tested for ADHD by any chance?

    Have you been tested for ADHD by any chance?

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  6. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

  7. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    I know someone who doesn't like fruits because of the "juiciness". Vegetables are fine, but fruits are a big no no from a sensory perspective.

    I know someone who doesn't like fruits because of the "juiciness". Vegetables are fine, but fruits are a big no no from a sensory perspective.

  8. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

  9. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    There's something about the beyond meat burgers that I can't stand. They smell like chlorinated dog food to me. Do you also get that impression?

    There's something about the beyond meat burgers that I can't stand. They smell like chlorinated dog food to me. Do you also get that impression?

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  10. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    Coriander/cilantro because of the soap gene. Even a tiny bit can ruin a dish for me. There is frequently coriander added to some Portuguese dishes, which I grew up eating. I used to think I hated...

    Coriander/cilantro because of the soap gene. Even a tiny bit can ruin a dish for me. There is frequently coriander added to some Portuguese dishes, which I grew up eating. I used to think I hated seafood rice, but it turned out it was the coriander ruining everything. There's also a dish called Carne de Porco Alentejana made using pork medallions and clams that is absolutely drenched in the stuff. My mom used to make it frequently and it still haunts me to this day. I'm trying to learn to power through because I love mexican and indian food so much.

    I also have a similar experience with grapefruit. If there's a small bit even mixed in fruit juice I will know. You know that nail polish used to stop kids from biting their nails? That's what grapefruit tastes like to me. Alcohol and especially hard liquor are the same. I can tolerate beer, wine and cider but the taste of ethanol is still pretty present so I just don't drink alcohol 99% of the time.

    Edit: I forgot papaya. I remember eating some and vomiting it up when I was very young (think first memories). Avoid it like the plague to this day. Doesn't help that it smells like vomit.

    5 votes

  11. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    "Hoser" is slag for someone from Canada. Not sure about "bogan" in this context but in Australia it's supposed to refer to a trashy person/redneck.

    "Hoser" is slag for someone from Canada. Not sure about "bogan" in this context but in Australia it's supposed to refer to a trashy person/redneck.

    9 votes

  12. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    I initially read this as "horses" and was very confused.

    I initially read this as "horses" and was very confused.

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  13. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    Thanks TSP, I appreciate the insights!

    Thanks TSP, I appreciate the insights!

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  14. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    Thanks sparksbet, all the best to you as well.

    Thanks sparksbet, all the best to you as well.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    Yeah this is exactly it. I'm leery of starting yet another treatment. It's kind of exhausting having a body that doesn't just work, and having to jump hoops to correct things, y'know? Hence the...

    I would assume they want to see how you and your scalp react to going off spironolactone before putting you on something new

    Yeah this is exactly it. I'm leery of starting yet another treatment. It's kind of exhausting having a body that doesn't just work, and having to jump hoops to correct things, y'know? Hence the desire to just burn it all down completely shave my head. I'll see how it goes for the next couple of months and go from there.

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  16. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    Huh that's interesting and something I never really thought about. Thanks for raising the suggestion, I'm definitely interested in looking more into it. If it's not too private, would you mind...

    Huh that's interesting and something I never really thought about. Thanks for raising the suggestion, I'm definitely interested in looking more into it.

    If it's not too private, would you mind sharing your experience? The hair loss expert had me do some blood work and my DHEA and thyroid levels were normal. It would be good to understand if there's something else that I should be looking at and bringing up with an endocrinologist/gynaecologist expert

    4 votes

  17. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    I have bad news for you TaylorSwiftPickles... To be fair, I'd taken similar medication for acne before (Cyproterone) and it worked very well. I stopped taking it for different reasons and tried...

    I have bad news for you TaylorSwiftPickles...

    To be fair, I'd taken similar medication for acne before (Cyproterone) and it worked very well. I stopped taking it for different reasons and tried every other type of solution to deal with it in the meantime and nothing else worked. Cyproterone isn't an option anymore so spiro was pretty much my last resort. The acne type I have is definitely hormonal since it disappears when I'm on these kinds of meds. But the side effects aren't worth it. I already loathe having periods at all. Having them last a month with barely a break in between was hell.

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  18. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    I'm sort of in the same boat as you. One day I just noticed I can see my scalp a lot more than before, despite having fluffy curly hair. When I brought up my concerns with my doc he had my iron...

    I'm sort of in the same boat as you. One day I just noticed I can see my scalp a lot more than before, despite having fluffy curly hair.

    When I brought up my concerns with my doc he had my iron levels checked and they were abysmally low so he put me on iron tablets for 6 months. My iron levels went up, but around that time I started taking spironolactone. This led to several months of very long and erratic periods. My iron levels started going back down despite staying within the normal range.

    I went to a hair loss specialist and they confirmed there was some slight loss on the top, but nothing is wrong with my scalp. They suspected spiro was the culprit and told me to pause the treatment for a few months. Ironically it's used to treat hair loss on women, but it seems to have had the opposite effect for me (I think). There are anecdotes online from other people who had the same experience.

    I'm off spiro now for a little over a month, and keeping an eye on things. I don't know if my hair will go back to its former thickness given I'm also now entering my 40s - I imagine that doesn't work in my favour. My take is it's likely to be a combination of age and just general malnutrition over the years of stress starving.

    I haven't gone back to the hair loss expert, I'm waiting to see how things evolve. In the meantime they suggested exfoliating my scalp because some follicles seemed a little clogged, and that could help a tiny bit. Their recommendation if nothing else works is either minoxidil or Platelet Rich Plasma injections.

    My dermatologist gave me some vitamins and a serum for hair and nail health but honestly I'm not sure that's made much of a difference. Time will tell I suppose.

    I would love to just shave it all off to be honest, but I have a weird bump on the back of my skull. Unless I get that surgically shaved down, going bald is not an option.

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  20. Comment on Seeking guidance on a week long LA to Bay Area trip in ~travel

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    Commenting here to save because I'm also heading to CA in Summer and planning a similar trip. Thanks all for the tips!

    Commenting here to save because I'm also heading to CA in Summer and planning a similar trip. Thanks all for the tips!

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