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I guess this is sort of a very specific for of self help book, but one of the best books I ever read is "How I Stayed Alive When my Brain was Trying to Kill Me" by Blauner. To me, it's the best book out there as far as struggling with suicidal thoughts goes. Not just for the people living with those thoughts, but also for…
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^^^THIS! Just be honest.
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Biotin supplements will help. My hair got really thin and slow-to-grow during a medication regimen, and I started taking Biotin about two years ago to help combat it. My hair is much longer and fuller now. And I agree with the coconut oil comment-- Virgin Coconut Oil is a miracle! I rub some into my hair every few days and…
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Office Manager / Administrative Assistant. Also known as, Do-Whatever-The-Office-Needs-At-Any-Point. :)
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Hej! I'm not from Sweden, but I've been studying Swedish for a little while-- I'd be happy to have some Swedish talk whenever you need a break from english :)))
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I spent ten years as a manager in retail, and my top advice would be to focus on HOW you say everything, more than what you actually say. Seeming pleasant, genuine, engaged, and happy to be doing what you're doing is generally what people notice more than the actual content of your speech. I bet you could say, "I really…
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I feel you. I have to be easy on myself, because I've learned over the years that I can gain and lose 5 pounds just during the week of my period. It drives me INSANE.
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I'm in southwest VA in the Roanoke/NRV area!
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I think her point was that she's eating less because the pills are curbing her appetite.
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If you think you're getting a fair amount of calcium in your diet, I'd try taking Caltrate instead of Viactive. Caltrate chews have 60% of recommended daily intake of calcium, whereas Viactive has 100%. If you're taking 100% but still getting some in your diet, that might still contribute to getting slightly too much.
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Are you taking a high level calcium supplement? If your supplement is pretty high already, but you're still getting some calcium from your diet, then you may be getting too much, which is known to cause dizziness.
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Hey! Lifelong Washington Capitals fan here :D I've been lucky enough to meet all but three of the guys on the team, can't wait for next season. I'm also a fan of Evgeni Malkin, and for those of you who don't know, he's on the Caps' rival team. We joke about it in my family, since it's a bit Shakespearean, cheering for a…
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I am still QUITE heavy (hovering at size 16/18) but I've lost 22 pounds so far in my journey, and my cellulite is substantially improved. I'm actually pretty shocked, I figured I'd have to be at my goal weight before I'd see any improvement there, but it's gotten much better already. It is hereditary, even some people I…
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I had a miscarriage at seven weeks also, several years ago. It is completely devastating. Be gentle with yourself, and try to take good care and soothe yourself as you can. Hang in there.
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I do see a difference. But I just wanted to say how much I LOVE your tattoos! :)
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Also, uterine ablation (known here as endometrial ablation) CAN prevent pregnancy due to the scarring of the lining of the uterus, but it shouldn't be considered a form of contraception. You can still get pregnant after the procedure.
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I am in a similar situation as you-- very anemic and taking a dive every month with heavy periods. I myself don't think highly of uterine ablations. I have two friends who have had them done, only to have no positive result at all. My doctors have recommended them to me in the past, but I can't bring myself to do something…
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I'm sorry I missed this earlier :( I absolutely would've chatted. Hope you're hanging in there.
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Lythiam-- major kudos for finally going to see a therapist tomorrow! I don't know where I'd be right now if I hadn't finally gotten some professional help several years ago. Abigail132-- I agree that there are some things that non-BDDers just can't understand. Hopefully this group can be a place where none of that matters…
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I bet dating a psych major does help! I'm single now, but my ex really struggled to understand some of the things I went through coping with BDD.
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Hi! I'm totally new here, but I just wanted to say that I can totally relate. I have been diagnosed PTSD before, and the diagnosis came five years after the event that triggered it. I thought during those five years that I had just completely shut what happened in a box and that it was as if it didn't exist. Of course, I…
