#(it is the symptoms syndrome. knowing this does not make it easier.)

[dreamcrow]

@ god the universe anyone listening PLS remind me i have to actually UPLOAD the new version of last snow.............i worked on it for too long for it never to see the light of day orz

[fatal-blow]

How Does the Neander Foot Cause Pain?

More well-known as Morton's Foot Syndrome, the Royal Toe, or the Greek Foot, and not to be mistaken with Morton's Neuroma. Here, though, I will be calling it the Neander Foot, based on my own theorized origin of this piece of human anatomy.

But basically. Look. Humans are basically just animals that made themselves into towers and started walking around like that. What happens when a tower has a poor base? It falls. But because animals have muscles and crap, WE don't fall, or at least not in the same way a tower might.

But first, why the Neander Foot? Well, plenty of research has come about Neanderthals, how they interbred with us, and how we carried many of their traits with us from those interbreeding events. It stood out to me, however, that Neanderthals had feet made for sprinting--they were ambush hunters, built for explosions of speed rather than the Terminator-esque persistent hunting that we attribute to ancient Sapiens. This difference is notable in their feet, which were narrow, with elongated toes, and, most importantly for this post, had a short first metatarsal--the bone behind the big toe.

And so it seems their foot anatomy has persisted into modern humans, which has drastic effects on our own mobility.

Here is the anatomy of the typical Sapien foot, the one most well-known and referenced by science and especially the medical community:

And this is the Neander Foot:

In medicine, the Neander Foot is known as Morton's Foot Syndrome, flat-feet, and often leads to what is known as overpronation. Many theories have floated about the cause of this, from malnutrition to improper footwear, but none of these explanations never made sense to me.

While well-adapted for sprinting (many runners have the Neander Foot!) it is poorly adapted for walking. The Sapien Foot is well-made to transfer weight across the foot with ease, making standing and walking low energy. For many with the Sapien Foot, they might be so stable that the phrase "falling asleep on your feet" could apply quite literally!

The Neander Foot on the other hand (foot?)...

There are many other ways someone with the Neander Foot might compensate for their lack of balance. Sometimes, the ankles bend outwards. Some use the middle of the foot for push off, which can cause pain and callouses. Some might even turn their feet inwards. The goal is all the same, though: attempting to force the body into a more stable position.

And regardless of the compensation patterns one might have, they all have the potential to form Triggerpoints--the REAL cause of most aches and pains.

And there are many other conditions that are co-morbid with the Neander Foot, which can make symptoms worse. Hypermobility is one I know intimately--loosened ligaments force the muscles to work even harder to maintain balance, and the combination of Neander Foot and hypermobility could disable someone by the time they're 20.

But the real reason I made this post is not only to explain what is wrong, but also to tell you how to fix it. Triggerpoints are the cause of many, if not most, aches and pains, and are very treatable using methods such as self-massage and targeted physio.

Furthermore, you can modify your shoes to help you stand and walk better! A cut rectangle of moleskin padding, from 3.5-6.0mm thick, can be placed inside the shoe underneath the first metatarsal and the big toe, like this:

This extra padding allows the metatarsal to reach the ground, without having to turn your feet outwards. Many with the Neander Foot (so far my entire family, both my partners, and several friends) find that this padding immediately improves their stability, and even without self-massage have found that their pain lessens and standing and walking become much easier.

If you'd like to know more, feel free to send me asks! I'll also reblog this and attach links and resources where I've learned this information, so y'all can check it out yourself. I'll also include a link to a website that sells insoles designed specifically for Neander Foot--commercial insoles DO NOT address it correctly, and many prescription i soles are very expensive and also fail to address it.

And finally, I am not formally trained in medicine. My experience comes from treating my own disability, treating my mother's disability, and the research and work I've done with my medical care team to address my illness.

[squishmallowo]

EDIT: TME/TMA ARE NOT INTERSEXIST TERMS PLS STOP INTERACTING WITH ME IF YOU BELIEVE THIS THANK YOU - sincerely, an intersex person who actually listens to transfems (including intersex transfems) (no not tme people with pcos/ncah/whatever, you know what i mean)

anyways.. here's the original post:

i regularly see people talk about whether pcos should be considered an intersex condition or not.. and tbh, regardless of what you think, pcos (specifically the symptoms they call virilisation) is treated like an intersex condition in practice anyway

even if they don't actually use the word intersex, so many of the symptoms are completely harmless and instead they're defined by the fact that they're "male" characteristics on a "female", if that isn't intersex then idk what is! having the "wrong" sex characteristics according to society is how intersex is (or at least should be) defined

like hell even the term hirsutism on its own literally only exists because of intersexism, the literal definition of it is "male pattern hair growth"... that's literally just it, the only thing that makes it a "symptom" is being the wrong person to have this kind of hair growth

while intersexness does centre around physical traits, imo it's the way society treats us and reacts to our bodies that actually makes us intersex (as an identity and community), if i wasn't treated this way growing up (and still treated this way today!!), i would probably not have identified as intersex, i think it's important to keep this in mind when looking at how people decide what an intersex condition even is

so with that logic, it makes perfect sense for hyperandrogenic pcos to be considered intersex, the only reason why it isn't is because society benefits from having a large group of women to put below other women while still telling them they have a chance to be "normal" like other women, as long as they put the effort into it.. (by making them spend thousands on stuff like hair removal, weight loss, fertility treatments, anti-androgens, surgery, etc!)

them identifying as intersex in any way completely breaks the illusion, it separates the "male" features from the actually bad symptoms, people would start to question why they have to put themselves through so much effort rejecting their bodies just to be seen as normal, and ofc society does not want that, especially because it makes a lot of money to keep things this way

even the way pcos is diagnosed reeks of this, you could easily be diagnosed with it even if your only problem is high androgens and nothing else (i've been told to get checked for pcos for the crime of: simply having more testosterone than average)

if you tell someone their perfectly harmless features are actually part of this scary disorder that needs treatment then it suddenly becomes a lot easier to manipulate them into finding a "cure" for these harmless features, the pathologisation of intersex features is a huge part of what makes intersex an identity in the first place..

not only that, but ncah (a condition that's more commonly accepted as intersex) is almost always misdiagnosed as pcos, if pcos can look almost exactly like an intersex condition, it is probably intersex. i most likely have ncah, not pcos, and it's treated as almost the same especially before it's actually diagnosed as ncah

and if nothing else, if the intersex "symptoms" of pcos could somehow be found out at birth, and could be "fixed" by a surgery, they absolutely would do it (something that so many intersex children have to suffer through), the only reason why they don't is because they can't, if that isn't enough proof on its own that pcos can be intersex then idk what is!!

the experience of being pathologised for having the "wrong" sex characteristics (both primary and secondary) is what makes intersex a community and grouping these "symptoms" in with actually bad symptoms under one syndrome is not by accident!

[flowercrowncrip]

hello. i've applied for PIP and i'm going to be filling out the "how does your disability affect you" form as soon as i can get someone to help me with it. i noticed that you are also in the UK and if it's alright with you i'd like to ask if you have any advice on filling the application out?

Hi! It’s been a while since I filled in that one but I do have a bit of advice. I don’t know your specific circumstances so sorry if I’m just repeating what you already know. If anyone else has better/ more/ different advice please add to this!

The first thing I’d say that nobody told me was that filling it in can be quite difficult emotionally. It’s a chunky form and takes quite a long time to fill in and a lot of that time will be spent thinking about all the suckiest parts of your disability and everything you can’t do and need help with. I definitely wasn’t prepared for how that would make me feel. I’d have a think about whether you’ll prefer to do it over a few days or if you want to get it all done as quickly as possible. If I were doing it again I’d want to plan something nice to do afterwards to try and take my mind off it. Basically do what works for you and make sure you take care of yourself while and after filling it in.

The rest is practical advice I got from various places (other disabled people, Citizens advice, disability organisations). It seemed to work well for me, but my disability is significant and well documented enough that it would have been surprising if I’d had to appeal the result of my assessment.

One thing I did was I planned all my answers in advance in bullet points before writing anything in the booklet. You can also type answers on a separate document if that’s easier. I ended up writing a lot more per question than I was given room for so having spare paper on hand if you or whoever’s helping you fills it in by hand. When I did it we always wrote down in the booklet where we’d used extra paper to make sure it all got read.

I was told to never assume the person doing the assessment knows anything about your conditions and to always write everything down even if seems really obvious or your conditions are well known. Like don’t assume that an assessor knows that chronic fatigue syndrome/ ME causes chronic fatigue, or that spastic cerebral palsy causes muscle spasticity. And don’t assume they know that fatigue might make it difficult to think clearly or that spasticity can cause pain. And don’t assume that if you wrote something in your explanation for question 1 that they’ll remember it when you get to question 5. It’s annoying and you end up repeating yourself a lot but it strengthens your case and builds a better picture of your disability if you lay everything out clearly each time. Never tick that you can’t do something and leave the explanation box blank – always give an explanation where prompted.

The other thing I was told was don’t tick that you can do something unless you can do it safely, reliably and as many times as you need to in a day. If you technically could use a knife but you’d be putting yourself or others at risk doing so then you can’t safely use a knife. If you can walk 20m in the morning but by midday you’re in too much pain to walk more than a few steps then you can’t walk 20m as many times as you need to a day. If you can sometimes feed yourself but suddenly lose the ability to hold a fork several times a week then you can’t reliably feed yourself. Always write what a bad day looks like and how often on average that happens as well as how predictable bad days/ symptoms are. Always spell out exactly why you can’t do something safely/ reliably/ repeatedly. If not having the right support has caused accidents or other significant problems then include what happened/ is happening and what the consequences were/ are.

I hope it goes well filling in the form. I know it’s far from the nicest thing in the world to have to do. And I really hope that they listen to you and you get a fair result relatively quickly. Good luck!

[my-meadowlark]

Qui ne risque rien n’a rien [ Fleur Delacour x Hermione Granger ]

Fandom: Harry Potter Ship: Fleur Delacour/Hermione Granger Warnings: Mention of death Rating: T Words: 800 Summary:

Trainee Healer Hermione Granger has a bad day at work. Attending Healer Delacour helps, and then Fleur does. In my head this happens in the same universe as this other fic but there's no need to read it for this to make sense (I hope!). Written for the prompt "Desk" at @sapphicmicrofics.

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As with many things in life, Hermione knows failure more from reading about it than from experiencing it first-hand. It's so rare for her to be unprepared — to simply not know what to do, and then make the wrong choice when she tries to play it by ear — that all she can do is fall back on the quotes she's memorised through the years. Lines about learning from mistakes, and failure being an inevitable stepping stone in the quest towards excellence, and falling being only an excuse to get back on your feet again.

They don't help.

"None of the usual signs were there, Miss Granger." Hermione barely registers Fleur's words, she's so busy replaying her previous sentence ("Time of death, 13:21") on a loop. "He didn't mention having eaten anything. Anyone would have treated for a hex before a poison. I would have treated for a hex too."

Hermione presses her lips together and keeps looking at the wizard on the table even as two nurses carefully pull a white sheet up and over his head.

"There had to be something. I missed something." Things don't just happen. People like to toss around words like 'inevitable' and 'unknown cause' and 'undetectable' but the truth is they just don't want to admit they don't know everything. It's easier to say something is unknowable than to accept you failed to know enough. "I should have known what to look for."

"Nobody knows everything, Miss Granger." Fleur doesn't deny Hermione's words, and she's not sure whether she loves her or hates her for it. "You know more now than you did before he came in. This is how you learn."

"But if I had known what to—"

"Miss Granger." Fleur's tone shifts ever so slightly, and it's enough to make Hermione look away from the body under the bed sheet and into her attending's eyes. It's not Fleur looking at her right now. It's Healer Delacour. "You will make more mistakes, and you will become an excellent healer. Or you can go hide in a library and memorise all the books in the world. You will know everything but you will have done nothing."

Hermione feels herself nod, just because it's hard to disagree with Fleur when she uses that tone.

"Qui ne risque rien n’a rien," Fleur says like it means something to Hermione, "and there are other patients in need now. On y va, Miss Granger."

Fleur — Healer Delacour — is right, as it's so often the case. There are other patients. Patients she does save. And they don't quite dull the pain of knowing she didn't save the first one, but they do keep her from falling down a rabbit hole of guilt and self-flagellation.

As much as she wishes she'd been allowed to go straight to St. Mungo's research library to bury herself in books about rare potions and unusual signs and symptoms, she must admit that would only have made it worse. She's here to learn, and she's here to heal, and that's exactly what she does for the rest of her shift.

It's almost midnight when she finally makes it home, body tired and mind full of thoughts she knows will arrange themselves in the least convenient way when she tries to sleep. In fact, she can already feel them shifting as she turns the key in her door — apparating is convenient, but she likes the comfort of entering her flat the muggle way — and steps inside.

"Your shift ended two hours ago."

Fleur's unexpected (though hardly uncommon or unwelcome) presence in her flat obliterates the first budding signs of impostor syndrome before they can fully appear in Hermione's mind.

"I wanted to work for a little while longer." Hermione follows the sound of Fleur's voice towards the bedroom and finds her sitting at Hermione's desk, wand pointed at her Hermione's mug as steam begins to rise from the water within.

"Good," Fleur says, voice soft and warm and so utterly Fleur and not Healer Delacour that Hermione's knees wobble a little bit, "it's good that you stayed."

"Have you been waiting here since the end of your shift?"

Fleur shakes her head and pushes herself back from the desk, and that's all the invitation Hermione needs to sit on her girlfriend's lap. The mug is warm between her tired hands and Fleur's arms are even warmer around her waist, and her world immediately rights itself in a way that makes her realise just how off it had been before.

"I went to the library and borrowed some books," Fleur says, and it's only then that Hermione notices the heavy tomes on her desk. Thousands of pages on rare potions and unusual signs and symptoms waiting to be read. "Would you like to learn with me?"

[pokichusramblings]

Hi, it’s disability pride month and I would like to talk about the things I struggle with, that I believe are related to OCD and OCPD, both disorders I’ve been diagnosed with.

I believe that I am undiagnosed with autism and/or ADHD, I have a psychology appointment in august about it.

But regardless, this stuff is about the OCD/OCPD

Speaking of that, I am obsessed with symmetry. If I accidentally hit something with one hand, I have to hit the thing with the other hand. If I hear a horrid noise on one side, I have to hear an equally horrid noise on the other side. It’s awful.

I suffer from intrusive thoughts. The most disruptive of mine are the judgmental ones about other people. But I also get intrusive thoughts about me being a bad person, bad friend, bad girlfriend, etc. I get intrusive thoughts that suggest that I do bad things, like lying and stealing. I get intrusive thoughts.

I have awful imposter syndrome. I believe that I’m faking my struggles, that I’m only pretending to love my friends and family, that I clearly can’t be as good a person as people think I am, and that I (somehow) fake my creativity. All these thoughts weigh on me and I constantly feel awful. Logically, I know I’m not a bad person. But that doesn’t change the fact that I feel like a liar, a cheater, and a horrible person all around.

I make instant judgements about people that often don’t make sense. If someone talks a certain way, I subconsciously assume they’re stupid. If someone looks a certain way, I assume they’re going to be mean. I know these things aren’t true and I am nice to everyone despite these judgements, but sometimes I need to avoid certain people because I am scared that I’ll accidentally say something awful to them.

I am a perfectionist. Everything I do, everything I make, everything I say MUST be perfect. I have to be perfect. If I’m not perfect I an horrible and a failure. The worst part is that I don’t only hold myself to these standards, I subconsciously judge everything that everyone does. I only outwardly hold myself to these though, I never voice my judgements to other people unless they’re about myself.

I obsess over things. A lot. Many of my obsessions are negative, but some of them are surprisingly positive.

I physically cannot ignore things that bother me.

I have a useless order which I NEED to do things in. It’s too complicated for me to explain properly, to be honest. It involves math and can be frustrating, but unless I have an immediate deadline I cannot act outside of that order.

I have to take an even amount of steps on each surface I walk on, and take an even amount of bites of whatever I eat.

My lucky number is 6, and sometimes I have to do something either six times or a multiple of six (for example, sometimes even bites isn’t enough and the amount of bites I take MUST be a multiple of six.)

It is difficult for me to 100% focus on things, because my brain moves too fast and latches on to random things.

I struggle to manage my emotions. Often I “overreact” to stressful things because I can’t handle them.

I used to have panic attacks, but since starting my medications they have stopped completely

I still have random physical symptoms that usually came with panic attacks. Sometimes my resting heart rate spikes, or I feel like I can’t breathe for no discernable reason.

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To end on a hopeful note, there are many tools I use that help me manage these disorders.

Of course, medications exist. I take Lexapro and Clonidine. The Lexapro helps me calm down easier and raises my “panic threshold.” The Clonidine helps lower my heart rate, helping me feel more calm.

I know the people that can help me when I get anxious, and they are quick to respond when they know I need their help.

My girlfriend and I know each other’s tells and symptoms, so they are equipped to help me when I am stressing out.

I also know that distracting me is one of the best ways to turn off “panic mode.”

I keep some sort of fidget on me at all times, and in my room and office spaces I have many easy-to-reach fidgets and stim toys.

I have taught myself how to recognize OCPD thought patterns, and if I am having so many at once I will give myself some alone time to sort them out.

If I notice myself picking at a particular spot, I will put a bandaid on it so I can’t pick at it any more.

If I have significant control over a space, I will try to make it purposefully asymmetrical so I don’t try to obsess over the impossible “perfect symmetry.”

Sometimes I will stretch to reset my thoughts and body.

I know certain breathing techniques that help a lot more than you’d think they would.

I have big, meaningful stuffed animals that I can cuddle to calm myself.

I have taught myself to tell the people I live with when I’m having an episode. Sometimes it’s hard but it makes my life significantly easier.

I remind the people I love constantly that I do love them. It helps ease my conscious, and it makes them happy. Making them happy makes me happy.

To anyone else who struggles with similar disorders or relates to the symptoms I’ve shared, know that help is available and I am proof of that. Sufferers of anxiety and/or personality disorders may never be “normal,” but they can be happy. You can make your life easier even without medication. Things will get better, but only if you make an effort on your end to try.

Love you all.

[naturenaruto]

ooh bc of that other post men w p*ssy etc yes im asteriskinf that akbdjsjdnd here are some for ur consideration:

-the joker. i know his like Thing is to be mYsTeRiOuS etc love the commitment to being unknowable in this day and age but does this not make everything make sense. first period and he went Round The Bend

-jiang cheng from the untamed. if he isnt epitomy of little sister syndrome then idk what. youngest sibling forced to shoulder inheritence, wanting to just be his pissy self but Knowing his family sees that as a symptom™️ of his nature™️, in love w his brother etc he deserved a happy ending just for not qi deviating

-kakashi. sad wet floppy eared pathetic etcetc comes back from missions just needing to get dicked down :/

-cloud strife, epitomy do i want him or want to be him @ zack etc, fellow trans sephiroth understands but they still have to fight obviously, poly w valentine and tifa

-naruto, tbh the reigning hc rn is intersex nar bc ive seen some on ao3 honestly, but i also love the idea of naruto henging from when he was waay young and literly he cannot even rmeembr which way was the ~~~reyale~~ him so his sexy no jutsu takes on new meaning bc 1) he may have been doing the child idk what this is do u see this what is this thing and that was him attempting to convey questions he didnt know how to ask or 2) literally literally!!!! just doing it for attention™️ bc he wanted to gauge ppls opinions on it and the different reactions hed get, maybe he finally settled on no boobs no dick bc 1) it made ninja work easier and 2) he didnt need boobs but self lube does make things easier faster etc

-gaara. Obviously naruto inspired him

-itachi deidara litrrly the entire akatsuki is trans

-ooooooo doumeki from xxxholic

-dazai from bsd bc i feel like it

-L from deathnote bc light the misogynist(affectionate)'s reaction to finding out the worlds greatest detective and the man currently beating him at his own game having a p*ssy would be priceless and id be willing to risk my name getting written down just to see the mental gymnastics hed have to do to decide whther L is a Real Man™️ (bc only a Real Man™️ could beat/or even compete w him) OR if the vagina having means L /isnt/ a Real Man™️ which means he ends up losing to a female (possibly the true reason for his eventual insanity which he Deserves)

-also obviousy mello and near

-someone on twtter keeps writing p*ssylian (xie lian from heaven officials blessing)

-medicine seller from mononoke

-idk gojo makes sense to me

-allen walker from d gray man

-saiiiiiiiiiikiiiiiiiiiii

-either/both shion/nezumi from no6

-vanitassssssssssssss

[scaryarcade]

Hopefully this is okay to disscuss this kind of thing here. But in my own (and still on going) discovery of my plurarity ive found myself in a weird spot in DID/OSDD community where i relate to the some or most experiences of being a system but still feel like the way symptoms i DO experience is "wrong".

One of the examples i could give is criteria for DID/OSDD being "having repeated trauma before 6-9 years of age". But the only traumatic major event i can recall that started to affect me was at 11 years old. Before that age i almost zero memory from that period (which is terrifying on its own tbh). And from 11-13 i started devolping BPD and was probably the beggining of fragmatation of my identity/personality. My own dissociative spectrum feels more on then "just BPD dissociation when in stress" but still less severe in what you see in pwDID who have seperete identities. Though, lurking through your blog (im normal trust me /j) and knowing about "median system" did resionate with me a lot. I still feel like a huge imposter because i "dont have the worst trauma ever and have total seperate identities that make living hell", i for sure am disordered plural/system but i feel guilt when being plural doesnt completely ruin my life like it does with a lot of pwDID/OSDD. I am aware i probably have it better in this aspect of mental health in this community but i want to hear and knlw more about atypical/nonstereotyped way of living with DID/OSDD. And your blog gave me that comfort/closure i looked for so long lol. So honestly thank you for creating this little blog i appreciate you adding unique experience/opinions to the community a lot!!!!

I hope my ask is understandable and sorry for any errors i might have put here 😭😭

(Also im fucking losing it over the coincidence of sharing the same name/pronouns/age-range/interest ☠️☠️)

hi!! thank you for the ask + hell yes name twins!!! LMAO

i really appreciate you taking the time 2 share ur experience. there are a few things that came to mind while i was reading ur ask. this is not meant to imply you need to change how you view yourself/selves, but since you mentioned feeling like the way you experience symptoms is "wrong", you may find these things useful to know if you didn't already:

you do not have to recall trauma before the ages of 6-9 to be diagnosed with DID or OSDD! actually, you don't have to recall any trauma at all to receive a diagnosis.

anecdotally, there are a lot of people with DID who do not experience clear, rigid separation between parts/alters

also anecdotally, a ton of trauma survivors (especially those with complex and/or developmental trauma) struggle with imposter syndrome and feeling like they have it better than others.

i frequently feel guilty like i'm invading spaces/taking up resources/just generally don't belong in places for trauma survivors because "other people have it so much worse". this is a pretty normal way to feel, but it fucking sucks, so i'm really sorry you're dealing with what sounds like a similar feeling. i think this is what happens when we have been forced to spend a lot of time rationalizing the bad things that happen to us. mentally, we have to normalize and minimize our own trauma in order to endure it. so it's a lot easier to look at someone else's experience and go "wow that's horrible and traumatic!" than it is to do that with our own.

happy 2 hear that median terminology resonates with you!! it definitely was immensely comforting for me when i found a term that encapsulates the often REALLY confusing experience of, like. "we're separate people we're the same we're different from each other yes we are no we're not <3".

i'm rly glad to hear my blog has been a useful resource for u. i hope you know there is no threshold of suffering that you have to meet in order to deserve resources, support, and community. you belong here!

[holisticwellnessus]

Healing Alcoholism and Anxiety with Low-Dose Naltrexone

Did you know only 43% of adults with a mental illness receive any kind of mental health care in the States? According to NIMH, 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental health illness, but a lot of people don’t seek help. Think about people struggling with alcoholism, weight issues, or feeling the overwhelming fatigue of long-COVID, and nothing seems to work. While conventional treatments are at times effective, they also come with side effects that might make the patient worse.

(Source: https://www.thezebra.com/resources/research/mental-health-statistics/)

However, what if there was a medication that could address all of these concerns at once and is also affordable and well-tolerated? That’s when low-dose naltrexone (LDN) comes into the big picture. Recommended by functional medicine psychiatrists, this medicine is a game-changer in offering new hope to people facing challenges from alcoholism to anxiety and beyond.

What is Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)?

So, naltrexone, in its full-dose form, was first approved by the FDA in the 1980s to treat opioid addiction. When taken at much lower doses (typically between 0.5mg and 4.5mg), Naltrexone has a unique impact on the body. Instead of simply blocking opioid receptors, LDN can boost endorphin production and modulate the immune system, which makes it a powerful tool for addressing inflammation, mental health issues, and more.

In fact, the drug is also used in holistic psychiatry. It has been repurposed to help with a wide range of conditions, including alcoholism, weight loss, depression, anxiety, and even chronic fatigue syndrome. Intrigued? Read on to dig deeper into why LDN is causing such a stir in the medical community.

Alcoholism Treatment

LDN can reduce cravings and block the pleasurable effects of alcohol so that people can gain more control over their consumption. Unlike some treatments that cause aversion or unpleasant side effects, LDN's low-dose regimen subtly balances the brain’s reward system, making recovery more manageable for many. If you or a loved one has struggled with alcohol addiction, you know how challenging it can be to break free from its grip.

Weight Loss

How does LDN help with weight loss? Well, it can regulate endorphin levels and reduce inflammation, which can help curb emotional eating and cravings, which significantly aid weight gain. In addition, it also modulates the immune system, which improves metabolic function and makes it easier for individuals to maintain a healthy weight. However, you need to understand that LDN isn’t a magic pill for weight loss. Although it can address both psychological and biological factors, you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle to shed those extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight.

Anti-Inflammatory Power for Depression, Anxiety, and Long-COVID

Inflammation is increasingly being recognized as a root cause of several chronic conditions, including depression, anxiety, and long-COVID. LDN’s anti-inflammatory properties have shown promise in reducing these symptoms, offering relief where traditional treatments may fall short.

For individuals battling long-term or chronic fatigue syndrome, the low-dose regimen helps reduce the inflammatory response that exacerbates fatigue, brain fog, and physical discomfort. Similarly, for those dealing with depression and anxiety, LDN helps to improve mood by boosting endorphins—your body's natural "feel-good" chemicals.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Ray of Hope

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has long been a frustrating and misunderstood condition. For many patients, symptoms persist despite trying various treatments. LDN offers a beacon of hope by reducing the systemic inflammation that contributes to fatigue, pain, and cognitive difficulties.

Looking for professionals to help you continue your journey with functional medicine in Cedar Rapids, IA, or St Thomas, USVI? Contact our team of experienced psychiatrists and functional medicine specialists at Holistic Wellness & Psychiatry today!

This content was originally published on: Holistic Wellness & Psychiatry PLLC

This has been republished with permission.

Original Source: https://holisticwellness.clinic/healing-alcoholism-and-anxiety-with-low-dose-naltrexone/

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I have realized just how bad, I am at being on my own. Not at being single but physically alone. I used to enjoy spending time alone, but now it feels uncomfortable. To be fair I have felt this way in a while, but it is a lot easier to ignore when dating. Specially since my closest friends and I live far from each other, and we get to see each other a couple of times a year. R lives the closest to me, so we see each other fairly often. The problem with spending time alone is, that you are left alone with your thoughts. If there is one thing, I excell in, it is spiralling. I keep telling myself, that my thoughts are just thoughts. Thoughts and reality are two different things. The worst part is, that some of my thoughts are rooted in fear of, what others might be thinking about me. I often worry about my social life. A while back I worried a lot about making new friends. So much that I joined this Facebook group originally created by a popular blogger. It is exclusively for women, and I appreciate that. I met up with a couple of girls from there, and while they were nice enough, we just didn't click. Which for some time had me thinking, that maybe there was something wrong with me in particular. I know that is not the case, but it's so easy to blame yourself. Now I think my problem isn't necessarily, that I lack friends. Don't get me wrong, I would love to make new ones. But I think it is more about me missing the friends, I do have immensely. Another thing is that after getting better, I realized that I am a lot more sociable, than I thought. This is typically where I start to seriously spiral. Because the next thing to pop into my head is usually the question of my ability to find a partner. I have not had a boyfriend since, I was a teen. I feel embarrassed admitting this; it does not matter that it is in writing, and no one on here will see or care much about it. But it usually comes up on dates, and I feel uncomfortable telling a guy, I barely know. I fear that if things go well, they might feel some kind of responsibility. Like they have to teach me how to be in a relationship. Which would in turn make me feel like a child. But it is not exactly like, it is something I have had to worry about with the guys, I have dated. With J I felt kind of blindsided, because while I thought, we were getting serious, that was definitely not his impression. There were signs, that I overlooked. We should have had a talk early on. Instead it ended up going on for six months. I think, I would have handled it a lot different today. He was looking for some kind of manic pixie dream girl, and what he got was a mentally ill woman. I joke about this a lot, but I honestly believe that my state of mind played a big role. I mean in the sense, that not only was my selfworth non-existent, but I was ill enough that not being treated properly was easier to deal with than my symptoms. When you kind of want to die, a guy being an ass isn't exactly a big deal. With L things were different, because I have grown so much since J. It is not, that I was not insecure at any point. I liked him enough for a while, that I worried about anything he said or did. But when that died down, and I realized, that whatever his thoughts might be, I did not want a relationship. It just made it a whole lot easier, that we agreed. So what is it, that I worry so much about it. Well, it is pretty simple. I have not had much luck in love, that did not matter. I does now though. I sometimes catch myself thinking, that maybe I am unlovable. That there is something inheretably wrong with me. It may not be true, sometimes I feel like it might as well be. There is an element of imposter syndrom too. When they start telling me, that I am pretty or funny or intelligent, all I can think is, that at some point they will realize, that I am not any of those things. Maybe I just like to punish myself. If I assume from the start, that things won't work out, I can avoid being hurt. How to end up hurt anyway for dummies. I deserve good things. I really do.

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🦇 Wanderlust Book Review 🦇

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

❝ "It's hard to believe in yourself when no one else does." ❞

❓ #QOTD If you could get an all-expenses paid trip to anywhere in the world, where would you go? ❓ 🦇 On a whim, Dylan Coughlan calls a radio station and receives a once-in-a-lifetime, all-expenses-paid trip around the world. The catch: the station gets to randomly select a contact on Dylan's phone as her travel companion. She's paired with "Jack the Posho," an uptight almost-one-night-stand she unintentionally ghosted. They immediately butt heads, which doesn't make Dylan's work assignment easier: to write about the trip as a second-chance romance series. If the series succeeds, she'll finally get her own column. Is it worth the backlash when her past comes back to haunt her?

💜 Elle Everhart's debut romcom isn't just a case of the warm and fuzzy feelings we often associate with the genre; it gives far more than that. What looks like a forced proximity, grumpy versus sunshine match-up is really a well-balanced, polar opposites pairing. Both Dylan and Jack are familiar with the soul-sucking existence derived from living a life that fits their parents' standards. Dylan refused to walk that line and has been forced to pay the consequences—in her social life and professionally. Jack plays the role his parents wrote for him, only for it to make him miserable. Dylan is unabashedly confident in her decisions and whom she's become because of them (rightfully so), and that bravado eventually inspires Jack to do the same. Though it takes them an excruciatingly long time to reach an understanding, their both better off for it by the end. The character growth between them is as beautiful as some of the landscapes they encounter on their travels.

🦇 The miscommunication trope plays a big part in this story, and if you've read my previous reviews, you know that's a pet peeve. Dylan makes assumptions about Jack based on his reaction to the radio call and a few texts, but never makes an effort to learn more about him in person. Jack seems to mean well but Dylan's abrasiveness sets him off, making the first act a little tiresome to read. Fair warning: there is a bit of smut 🌶️, but the moment is ruined by the mention of Edward Cullen and sparkly skin (I definitely put my Kindle down with a groan after that).

💜 A great read that goes beyond the cute and fuzzies of typical travel romcoms. Recommended to anyone who has that itch to travel deep in their bones. That's one of the best things about being an avid reader; you have a thousand little adventures at your disposal without having to worry about the airfare. Happy reading!

❝ "The more she wrote, other things started to unravel, too. She'd been scared of her parents' rejection for the vast majority of her life, a symptom of eldest daughter syndrome and being queer as hell, but she deserved more than tolerance or a lack of outright rejection. They should have loved her no matter what, been proud of her no matter what." ❞

✨ Tropes ✨ ✈️ Travel Romance 🏔️ Forced Proximity 🚂 Frenemies to Lovers ⛱️ Opposites Attract 🗽 Slow Burn

🦇 Major thanks to the author and publisher for providing an ARC of this book via Netgalley. 🥰 This does not affect my opinion regarding the book. #Wanderlust

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Do Acid Reflux Remedies Really Treat The Problem Or Just The Symptoms?

If you suffer from acid reflux, you know the discomfort and annoyance it can cause. While there are many over-the-counter medications available to help relieve the symptoms of acid reflux, there are also some remedies that can help manage the problem without relying on medication.

One of the most common acid reflux remedies is making lifestyle changes to your diet and eating habits. Avoiding spicy and fatty foods, eating smaller meals throughout the day, and avoiding eating late at night can all help reduce acid reflux symptoms.

Additionally, making sure not to overeat, taking time to chew food thoroughly, and avoiding lying down after eating can also help reduce acid reflux.

Losing weight, if applicable, can also reduce symptoms. Raising the head of the bed six to eight inches can help reduce acid reflux symptoms at night. If you smoke, quitting can help reduce symptoms as well. In addition to lifestyle changes, certain herbs, such as chamomile and ginger can help.

Beyond all these, there are simple doctor-approved tricks that can help you get rid of acid reflux without drugs.

Acid Reflux Syndrome

By the way, acid reflux is a syndrome, which means that it is accompanied by a number of symptoms. The disorder is brought on by a very weak Lower Esophageal Sphincter, a valve that separates the esophagus from the stomach. When food has already passed through, it does not close as it should, enabling stomach acid to flow backward into the esophagus.

The LES often weakens with age, which is why older people have a particularly high incidence of the condition. It goes without saying that as the acid reverses course and enters the esophagus, it irritates the lining, causing a burning feeling to develop in the chest that may spread to the breastbone or neck.

Heartburn is frequently the first and most noticeable sign of acid reflux. In addition to heartburn, people with acid reflux may also feel bloated, queasy, and have a sour taste in their mouth. Additionally, there may be chest pain or stomach pain that is readily mistaken for a heart attack.

Acid reflux treatments are available to provide some (if not complete) relief for all these discomforts. Working on your diet is the first step you need to take to solve the issue. If you must know, food has a major role in the emergence of the symptoms, so knowing which meals cause acid reflux and which ones do not will be crucial in managing the condition.

• Dairy products with low fat.

Calcium, which is abundant in dairy products, is thought to have the ability to strengthen the esophageal valve. But pay attention to low-fat options like yogurt and skim milk.

Other things that can help are fruits high in fiber, including papaya, apple, and banana; Vegetables like carrot and cabbage; Nuts, particularly almonds. Almonds are rich in healthy fats and can help people who suffer from acid reflux.

Here are some additional strategies to help you avoid acid reflux or, if it's unavoidable, recover from an attack:

1. Be sure to stay hydrated.

Water aids in soothing stomach acids that are about to reflux into the esophagus, lessening the damage they do to the esophagus. As a preventative strategy, drinking a glass or two of water is advised after meals.

A full glass of water should be consumed right away if you get heartburn.

2. Avoid eating a lot at once. Try eating six smaller meals each day rather than three larger ones.

3. Avoid eating too much sweet food after dinner because it's easier on the stomach. Eat an apple or drink some ginger tea instead if you have a sweet tooth need. After you eat, go for a stroll. Before attempting to lie down and sleep, give your body some time to process the food you just ate.

Although there are other issues that may limit these treatments' efficacy, they can nevertheless benefit those who experience acid reflux. In fact, not everyone will have the same results from these treatments. Be observant enough to check if the symptoms remain or grow worse after using the aforementioned acid reflux cures.

If they do, then visit your doctor right away, who will conduct a number of tests and thoroughly assess you to determine the cause of the issue.

4. Include enough chicken and turkey food recipes in your diet plan, if at all possible.

You can also include fish and other seafood in your diet.

5. Celery juice is another all-natural treatment for acid reflux symptoms. Similar to celery, you can include additional foods like parsley leaves in your diet on a regular basis.

According to studies, parsley leaves are quite helpful in removing toxins from the body. It enhances digestion and naturally lessens problems brought on by acid reflux.

6. Garlic is a healthy remedy for treating indigestion and acidity since it contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds. These days, the market now sells garlic supplements in the form of pills. One of the most popular products for treating acid reflux is the REFLUX REMEDY program.

This herbal remedy's major characteristic is its 100% herbal composition. This herbal remedy may be combined with any other dietary addition. It guarantees all users a safe health outcome free from negative effects.

Finally, maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise frequently. Learn about herbal treatments for acidity. Know the herbal acidity relief remedy as well. Learn more about the herbal supplements for digestive aid by visiting DASHING HEALTH.

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𝐃𝐀𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒 + 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

         I’m gonna break this up into tl;dr sections to hopefully make the read easier because I got super inspired and rambled about several different things, but they all center around Daeris and her emotions / emotional health.

         Daeris is desensitized, but not a stone-cold assassin.

         Daeris's biggest failing as an assassin is her inability to kill off her emotions. She was trained from early childhood by her caretakers in the Dark Brotherhood to be a perfect weapon in both body and mind, but while she found success in the former, the latter was a failure. Daeris feels emotions intensely. She wishes she could be the perfect machine that everyone wants her to be, but no matter how hard she tries, she cannot do so. Not completely.

         This unhealthy mindset forced upon her has only made her emotional turmoil worse. Daeris is, with the exception of her conscience, the perfect assassin. At a young age, she became desensitized to death and the act of killing. She has learned how to put her emotions aside for as long as she needs to get the job done, but being desensitized to her own actions as she does the deed doesn’t mean that she does not feel the emotional consequences later on.   And oh boy, does she.  It’s even worse because she was taught that she shouldn’t have remorse and that it was a sign of weakness, so she never learned how to express it or cope with it in a healthy manner.

         Daeris’s relationship with her own emotions is extremely unhealthy.

         There is a pent-up hurricane of emotions within her that she does not know how to release. It manifests in night terrors, depression, self-loathing, insomnia, and other PTSD-like symptoms that she does not understand. She’s developed a hypersexual, pleasure and adrenaline-seeking lifestyle as an unhealthy coping mechanism in response because she cannot make any of these negative symptoms go away; she’s found she can only stave them off for a short while, and the best way to do so is to overload her senses with cheap thrills.

         Daeris KNOWS that her emotional state is super unhealthy, but she feels so entrapped that she cannot imagine a healthy future for herself. Thus she perpetuates her own cycle of self-loathing.

         In a way, she does have a surface-level understanding of where it’s coming from. She’s self-aware enough to recognize what she is and what she’s doing. If she had been able to make the choice herself, she would have never become an assassin. If she could leave, she would, but what else is out there for her? This is the only family she’s ever known. This is the path her own mother set her on. She stays faithful to the Brotherhood, doing these horrid things and inflicting more self-hatred upon herself, all in hope that one day she will get to put the blade down. That one day her mother will keep her promise and pull Daeris away from the Brotherhood to fulfill whatever secretive purpose she had in store for her daughter. But the more realistic part of her knows that, even when the day comes that she joins Nocturnal at her side, she’ll never be able to put the blade down. Why would Nocturnal make her into a weapon if she didn’t plan on using her, after all? It’s hopeless and she knows it, but she has to keep herself going because she feels she can’t change things otherwise.

         In spite of everything, there’s still a lot of good left in Daeris. But thanks to Imposter Syndrome (or something similar to it), she struggles recognizing her good qualities as genuine parts of herself.

         Daeris’s strong emotions may be a weakness in her profession, but they are also a strength she does not realize she has, and she could flourish if she would give in and accept that part of herself. She is deeply empathetic and has an incredibly loving nature. Even tainted by the darkness in her veins and the blood on her hands, that part of her remains, desperately waiting for a chance to move away from the dark path she’s on and heal.

         She is kind. She is compassionate. She loves people. But she is also an assassin. A murderer. And it has an effect on her that’s similar to Imposter Syndrome. There is such a drastic contrast between the two sides of Daeris that she cannot reason within herself that it’s possible for both versions of herself to exist at the same time. Though her better qualities are as much a part of her as her darker ones are, because these darker qualities exist in an environment where they are encouraged and as such dominate her life, it makes the better qualities feel fake. She is kind and loving, but she feels like it’s a fraud; that truly she is incapable of being like that as the real her is horrible. When she has good experiences, she feels like a monster playing pretend. She feels like she’s akin to the Big Bad Wolf disguised as the grandmother in the tale of Red Riding Hood, for lack of a better comparison. Like all the happiness that comes to her is fake, or that she does not deserve any of it.

         Honestly? Her morality could swing either way in most verses, and it wholly depends on the influences she interacts with.

         A strong example of Daeris finally accepting the good in herself and choosing to follow a better path is her ESO verse played out in it’s full, developed storyline. Even then the darkness in her nature is strong, and it always will be, but the true change is that she also accepts the good things. She sees herself as a complete person instead of a fragmented being at war with herself. And she can thrive amidst the heavy losses she has suffered, whereas a younger Daeris who had not experienced that level of self-realization would not have been able to handle what happened and would self-destruct. On the other hand, since most of her verses do not have this kind of development pre-built into them, she is also susceptible to giving in completely to the darker aspects; of truly becoming a powerful Daedric Lord who pursues self-interests above all else, which is exactly what her mother is grooming her to be. I love Daeris’s development in ESO and her reaching that point in her actualization will always be the best outcome for her (and her canon outcome), but from a writing standpoint, I am also interested in what would happen if the pendulum swings the other way. And that’s what really excites me about Daeris: getting to watch her adapt and change and discover things about herself, whether for better or worse.

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Eddie Munson HC: Having a Chronically Ill Partner

Yes this is purely self-indulgent, leave me be okay?! Bare in mind that much of this is based on my own experience as someone with multiple chronic illnesses. I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Chronic Anemia, Small Fiber Neuropathy, and Pre-Load Failure.

Even though you knew Eddie was the non-judgmental type, you were still scares to tell him about being disabled. Obviously he wasn't phased.

But on the inside all he can think about is “what can I do? What can I do to help y/n? How can I make their life easier? How can I let them know how much I love them?”

Eddie is best friends with Dustin, so he has a little experience with medical stuff. Part of the reason they are friends is because Jason Carver tripped the freshman on his first day and Eddie seriously though Dustin broke something. Eddie wound up in detention for fighting, but he still snuck out to check on Dustin and leaned about his CCD. The rest is history.

But yeah, Eddie tried to ask Dustin for advice. Dustin just acts like a smart ass and roasts him for assuming he knows anything because you and him are disabled and "must know each other." Eddie panicked and apologized profusely (we know how much he HATES confrontation,) but after he realized they Dustin was fucking with him Ed gives him a massive wedgie.

The internet didn't exist yet, so research is hard to come by. So Eddie does the next best thing - ask his Uncle Wayne for advice (he just reminds his nephew that the library is a thing.)

He probably asks Nancy too because "Hey she's pretty smart." She does help a lot actually, mostly by being the voice of reason and encouraging Eddie to learn from you.

Eddie asks A LOT of questions at first, enough to where he learns about one of the most common symptoms - brainfog and cognitive fatigue. Now he just asks the doctors you see.

Speaking of doctors he acts as your personal chauffeur to all of your appointments, even if you have a drivers license and a car. He knows you're more than capable of driving yourself, he just doesn't want you to put more stress on your body then you need to.

He's also not afraid to speak up on your behalf if a doctor or nurse tries to gaslight you. He remembers early on in your relationship of you coming home an appointment, just sobbing your eyes out about "no one believing you." That lit a fire under his ass.

He's threaten to throw hands with said doctors. But most of the time he just passive aggressive.

You've tried to explain Spoon Theory to him ("Why the fuck is it spoons?!?") So he changed it to a Health Bar, Hit Points, and Mana because he's a giant fucking nerd like that. Honestly it made more sense to both of you.

He's a lot more cautious now when it comes to his dealing, either cutting back on making deals to keep both of you safe, or triple checking the quality of his product. If what he deals could help someone, someone like you, then he knows it needs to be perfect.

When you tell him that some of the stuff he sells can help with your symptoms he makes sure he keeps the really good stuff in a safe place for you. Only the best weed for his baby.

Eddie stocks his kitchen with all of your favorite snacks and drinks, much to the annoyance of his uncle. Wayne bought him a mini fridge just so Eddie wouldn't overstock the main one with nothing but Gatorade.

Eddie is always worried if you're too hot/cold (In my personal case I'm always cold).

Too hot during those grueling summers in Hawkins? BOOM! Kiddie pool! BOOM! Pedialyte popsicles! BOOM! Umbrella!

Too cold? He keeps a bunch of regular and electric blankets in his closet.

You almost never use them because Eddie is a human space heater.

He keeps extra clothes and extra bottles of your meds for you if you don't have the Spoons/HP to drive home.

Could he drive you home? Yeah, but taking care of others is his love language.

You've made fun of him for this, but he keeps a mini cooler in his van filled with water and Gatorade because "you never know."

The pharmacists use to hate Eddie (cuz ya know) and were a little afraid of him with all of the rumors going. But after you two start dating they LOVE him! Whenever either of you need to get medical supplies the old ladies gush about how sweet Eddie is and the old guys try to hire him because he "knows so much" about different prescription medication.

They also give you and Eddie deals on supplies because they know you're both struggling financially.

After a while Wayne let's you sit in his recliner to help with your circulation.

Speaking of which, Wayne also loves you! He's skeptical at first, but all of that goes away after he sees how happy you make Eddie. Plus, he loves that Eddie is now using his dealer status to help people.

Eddie broke his own personal rule: the only people allowed to sit in his throne at Hellfire Club is him...and now you. The others did complain a little, but after Eddie explained your situation they backed down. When you need to shit you’re going to go sit wherever you can.

For your One Year anniversary Eddie gives you your own throne. The other members helped brainstorm and decorate it.

When you start needing a ramp Eddie enlists the help of all of your friends to help build it all. Everyone got a kick out of painting the ramp, but it caused a lot of in-fighting over how it would look. This is another way you bond with Eddie’s Uncle.

Eddie and the others helped you raise money for a motorized wheelchair and/or service animal by doing car washes and Corroded Coffin doing charity gigs.

You thought the crew fighting over the ramp was bad, wait until they get the idea to customize your mobility aid!

Team Eddie's Hot rod flames and skulls vs. Team Erica's Glitter and rainbow stickers.

Whenever you go to concerts with Eddie he makes sure you can have somewhere to sit away from the pit.

If its one of his shows he has you seated right off stage and with one of your friends - usually Steve and Robin. The best seat in the house!

Eddie LOVES bridal carrying you everywhere (Even though it isn't always needed.)

And giving you baths! Some times he’ll even join you! He will sit behind you and wash your hair while you cuddle up against his chest. One word: HEAVEN!

Not a day goes by where Eddie doesn't tell you he loves you for who you are - in sickness and in health.

(NSFW)

Eddie is super cautious during sex now after you passed out one time (I had this happen to be irl. It terrified my boyfriend, but I thought it was hilarious!)

You use the Stop Light Method to check in on each other. Green = keep going, Yellow = slow down, Red = Stop

"Who needs lingerie when you have compression socks?" is a running gag for you two.

Repeats after Eddie: “Hydrate or die-drate!”

Aftercare gets an upgrade in the form of baths together, “post-coitus” salty snacks, and snuggling while watching TV.

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the shitty anon(s?) need to find out WHY they dont want to get better. its one thing to choose to wallow, its another to tackle that beast. like, me? ive been putting off important life stuff so much and letting myself wallow and its MISERABLE but like. recently i thought about Why. and like, for me its just because ive been afraid of uncertainties[like. im trans, but pre-everything, and i really am not looking forward to explaining it OR letting myself be misgendered]. like. theres always a source. and once you find it, it makes it easier to break it down.

sorry if this is incomprehensible. i am a certified wallower and it DOES make you move backwards but theres always a secret reason going on and once you find it you can take the steps to Not wallow. [also disclaimer i dont Like wallowing, like i said its miserable, but since ive found the reason i can take the steps to lessen these fears i have]. also like. being selfaware about this and knowing the reason has allowed me to do the small things, like eat and stuff, because im not Stressing over smth i dont know im stressing over.

also thank you for your posts they are indeed helpful

yeah there's always a why and you have to confront it. that's what therapy (can) be useful for. but actually doing the work? that requires practical solutions

when i was *mumbles* years younger i thought i wanted to get better but didn't, really. certified wallower and well nothing works anyway so why try. but i didn't actually want to because i've been like this my whole life and i didn't know who i would be if i wasn't.

that was before i realised i had, and got diagnosed with, adhd mind you. i know i'm gonna be like this forever. now i'm working around it. that causes like 80% of the problem anyway. when i thought it could all eventually be "cured" or would "go away" i didn't want it to because what even is left under all that?

kind of a non-issue now anyway but i'd already gotten over that hurdle. probably what led to me ending up with the right diagnosis anyway.

because "what's left" under the symptoms syndrome is still you, but it's the alive version of you