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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
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Comment on How to identify quality in clothing (a rant) in ~life.style
Wisix Link ParentI picked up cedar blocks to wrap in acid-free paper for my wool sweaters. When I was looking for info on the same thing, cedar can also damage wool over time, but paper or a fabric bag is enough...I picked up cedar blocks to wrap in acid-free paper for my wool sweaters. When I was looking for info on the same thing, cedar can also damage wool over time, but paper or a fabric bag is enough to prevent it. I have some cedar hangers in my closet too. No moths yet and hoping it stays that way.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Wisix LinkLots of Taking Back Sunday and The Used lately. I didn't really listen to them much when I was a teen and wish I did. So catching up and enjoying them now. I picked up some of their albums as well...Lots of Taking Back Sunday and The Used lately. I didn't really listen to them much when I was a teen and wish I did. So catching up and enjoying them now. I picked up some of their albums as well as Rage Against the Machine from discogs (it's been difficult to find older CDs new for me).
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
Wisix LinkSo much work this week. I also got my homework done for my Bio 1 class and studied for my quizzes coming up. We got hit with a snow storm, so I cleared our driveway and our neighbors'. I haven't...So much work this week. I also got my homework done for my Bio 1 class and studied for my quizzes coming up. We got hit with a snow storm, so I cleared our driveway and our neighbors'. I haven't had time to run and I miss it. Maybe I'll try this coming week again. I just got my TDaP booster, so I'm probably just going to rest as much as I can (between lab, quizzes, and seeing friends Sunday).
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Comment on What books do you recommend for someone looking for positive vibes or casual amusement or escape in ~books
Wisix LinkI've been enjoying the Sydney Rye books by Emily Kimelman. They're fun mysteries, quick to read, and the dog doesn't die (but the villains do).I've been enjoying the Sydney Rye books by Emily Kimelman. They're fun mysteries, quick to read, and the dog doesn't die (but the villains do).
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Comment on Reddit will lock some content behind a paywall this year, CEO says in ~tech
Wisix Link ParentOh I see! I don't usually see those on the subreddits I follow unless I'm specifically searching for recommendations or reviews.Oh I see! I don't usually see those on the subreddits I follow unless I'm specifically searching for recommendations or reviews.
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Comment on Reddit will lock some content behind a paywall this year, CEO says in ~tech
Wisix Link ParentI only use the website version in Firefox with uBlock Origin, I never see an ad on it. Their app is so terrible that this is the best way I've found to use it. Most of the subs I visit aren't huge...I only use the website version in Firefox with uBlock Origin, I never see an ad on it. Their app is so terrible that this is the best way I've found to use it. Most of the subs I visit aren't huge ones, so hopefully less likely to be bot-filled.
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Comment on Bookshop.org’s ebook store is a local-first competitor to Amazon in ~books
Wisix LinkLove this! I have a Kindle because of the ease of use + the current pile of ebooks I've bought over the years from Amazon. I've bought some print books from Bookshop before, hoping they end up...Love this! I have a Kindle because of the ease of use + the current pile of ebooks I've bought over the years from Amazon. I've bought some print books from Bookshop before, hoping they end up with less DRM over time so the ebooks can be used elsewhere. I don't like reading on apps on my phone for books, it's too harsh on my eyes.
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Comment on What's a charity/organization that you donate to regularly? in ~talk
Wisix LinkPlanned Parenthood, some national abortion funds, and the ACLU usually. I donate when I can at least.Planned Parenthood, some national abortion funds, and the ACLU usually. I donate when I can at least.
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Comment on 54 million US adults may be misdiagnosed with high blood pressure based on bad readings in ~health
Wisix Link ParentI hope your shoes get delivered soon so you can get back to it! I'm planning to keep up with it for the reasons you mentioned. I also do pole dance and train flexibility/beginning contortion...I hope your shoes get delivered soon so you can get back to it! I'm planning to keep up with it for the reasons you mentioned. I also do pole dance and train flexibility/beginning contortion (after a 6-month break due to shoulder injury). I've been really enjoying running getting me outside more often, especially as we get into this cooler weather. It's been so nice out and I finally get to really enjoy it.
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Comment on Community Check-In: How is everyone doing? in ~life
Wisix Link ParentThe current Republican platform scares the shit out of my friends and me. We made flyers and have been posting them when and where we can, connecting them to Project 2025. We all also did the...The current Republican platform scares the shit out of my friends and me. We made flyers and have been posting them when and where we can, connecting them to Project 2025. We all also did the Postcards to Swing States campaign.
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Comment on 54 million US adults may be misdiagnosed with high blood pressure based on bad readings in ~health
Wisix Link ParentMy psych NP told me to take my BP readings when I first get up in the morning. Sit on the edge of the bed, feet flat on the floor ideally, rest for a few minutes, then take it before you do...My psych NP told me to take my BP readings when I first get up in the morning. Sit on the edge of the bed, feet flat on the floor ideally, rest for a few minutes, then take it before you do anything else.
I ended up picking up running this summer since my BP wasn't going down after starting ADHD meds, and it's helped a lot. Even after some plain black coffee and nervousness at the doctors' office, it was 124/70, slightly elevated but not concerning to any of my doctors. They said to just keep an eye on it and keep doing what I'm doing.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
Wisix LinkI started a running program 2 months ago through Garmin's coaching to be able to run a 5k. Being on stimulant meds and not exercising as much due to foot surgeries and then a shoulder injury took...I started a running program 2 months ago through Garmin's coaching to be able to run a 5k.
Being on stimulant meds and not exercising as much due to foot surgeries and then a shoulder injury took a big hit to my blood pressure, so I've been pretty motivated to lower it. My feet and shoulder have healed, so I've eased into my regular workouts again (pole and flexibility training, archery), then added running to help my blood pressure. My doctors and psychiatrist are very happy with my progress, and I've been over the moon about it. It's definitely motivated me to continue running after this program ends in 2 weeks. I think I'm going to try a time goal next to get my 5k time down to 30 minutes.
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Comment on How would you go about teaching (or learning) critical thinking? in ~humanities
Wisix LinkFor media in particular, my AP English Writing & Composition class had a huge unit on how advertisements in all their various forms appeal to the audience, how those are classified (ethos, pathos,...For media in particular, my AP English Writing & Composition class had a huge unit on how advertisements in all their various forms appeal to the audience, how those are classified (ethos, pathos, logos), and why they may or may not work. In this and other English and history classes (some AP, some not), we had multiple essays and research projects, covering different types of sources, where we had to make an argument and support it. Learning how to do that and apply it I, and my classmates, found very helpful in learning critical thinking. It wasn't one particular instance, it was in multiple classes, multiple units, and frequently reinforced. I learned in college that not everyone has access to that style of teaching, and I wish they did.
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Comment on Concerning levels of arsenic and lead found in tampons in world first study in ~health
Wisix Link ParentAlso had a hysterectomy, and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. It was for primarily medical reasons but also wanted one. I had fibroids, the biggest was 4.5cm at its biggest point on...Also had a hysterectomy, and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. It was for primarily medical reasons but also wanted one. I had fibroids, the biggest was 4.5cm at its biggest point on the front of my uterus. It caused my uterus to be enlarged and angry, 3x the size of a normal uterus. The last month before my hysterectomy, I had to pee all the time, was constantly fatigued, and always uncomfortable. I kept my ovaries because there was nothing wrong with them but chose to remove my cervix (HPV positive, despite Gardasil vaccine as a teen, did not want risk of future cervical cancer or potential mini periods). It solved every single problem I had before with my reproductive system.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (July 2024) in ~health.mental
Wisix Link ParentSame, my anxiety has been off the charts lately and I haven't been sleeping well. My ADHD meds feel less effective due to it. I'm doing what I can to talk to people, spread the word, reach out to...Same, my anxiety has been off the charts lately and I haven't been sleeping well. My ADHD meds feel less effective due to it. I'm doing what I can to talk to people, spread the word, reach out to my representatives, and of course vote, but I feel hopeless. I'm still applying to jobs in Canada, but trying to get a job outside the country, even a contractor position, feels impossible. We've given up on Europe for now.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2024) in ~health.mental
Wisix (edited )Link ParentWow, that ended up so unnecessarily complicated in the end. I'm glad you were able to get it covered in the end. My insurance is saying the psychological testing was unnecessary for my ADHD...Wow, that ended up so unnecessarily complicated in the end. I'm glad you were able to get it covered in the end.
My insurance is saying the psychological testing was unnecessary for my ADHD diagnosis because there are "more suitable ways to diagnose it." Which is true, in all fairness. I was referred to the facility I went to by my psychologist because she felt they would be more knowledgeable about the symptom overlaps and better able to differentiate between the diagnoses + they also take my insurance. They did a telehealth intake appointment and determined the psychological testing was a good fit for me, so I went with it because that's the only thing that was offered to me. Bipolar disorder runs in my family too, and there was a chance for PTSD on my part, so I was screened for both of those too. We'll see, I will appeal again.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2024) in ~health.mental
Wisix LinkMy therapist and I have agreed to trial doing appointments every 3 weeks because I've been doing so much better. If this goes well, we'll move to once a month. She's given me so many tools to...My therapist and I have agreed to trial doing appointments every 3 weeks because I've been doing so much better. If this goes well, we'll move to once a month. She's given me so many tools to manage my anxiety, ADHD, and depression that I'm doing really well now, all things considered. I've gotten better at finding new tools on my own and evaluating how well they work for me. At this point, it's mostly figuring out my medication with the psychiatrist and keep meeting with my therapist as we go. I'm really proud of myself for the progress I've made the last couple of years in particular and how I've been advocating for myself over the past year.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2024) in ~health.mental
Wisix Link ParentUgh, insurance here is such a mess and makes no sense (except to cost us more money). Were you able to get them to cover your medication in the end or is it still ongoing? My Blue Cross PPO has...Ugh, insurance here is such a mess and makes no sense (except to cost us more money). Were you able to get them to cover your medication in the end or is it still ongoing? My Blue Cross PPO has been okay except for my ADHD evaluation, they're trying to claim it was not medically necessary. I'm fighting them on it and will keep appealing until they agree it was necessary. My disdain for insurance companies seems to motivate me to get this done.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (March 2024) in ~health.mental
Wisix LinkI finally got my evaluation results last month. It took forever because my insurance is being a pain and refusing to cover it. I'm still fighting with them but anyway. I found out I have moderate...I finally got my evaluation results last month. It took forever because my insurance is being a pain and refusing to cover it. I'm still fighting with them but anyway. I found out I have moderate to severe ADHD inattentive with bonus GAD and persistent depression, caused by the ADHD. The psychologist said her first thoughts were, "how did she make it this far on her own, without anything?"
I was able to get in to see a psychiatrist the following week and we've been playing medication roulette now. Concerta ER seems to be working okay so far, no side effects and my mind is quiet for once. But I'm still easily distracted, fidgety, and as forgetful as I usually am. Things to bring up in our next appointment.
I feel really validated but also sad. Things didn't have to be so painful or traumatic in college or after. Maybe I would have done so much better with the help I desperately needed back then.
I also injured my shoulder and can't exercise the way works best for me now. Exercise is a huge method for me to manage my depression.
I've always loved emo and punk but was into different bands at the time. I've heard of "emo nights" by me but haven't been. We do have a pretty good local music scene here (near DC). Also been listening to some bands we saw at the Atlantis last year because of it: Arm's Length, Saturdays at your place, and Ben Quad.