#health help

[spottyissleepwalking]

I’ve been so sick for almost three weeks now

Vomiting nearly every day, liquid diarrhea, this weird stabbing pain in my gut, nausea, constant discomfort and pain… I can’t even lay down flat anymore; once I sit upright again it’ll just make me feel absolutely awful

I don’t know what’s going on. I have an appointment in late January. I’m scared and sick and I just. I don’t know

#pots #disabled #disability #health #physical health #spotty speaks #health help #suggestions #vent #cw vent #tw vent #if anyone has ANY suggestions or advice on how to lessen the nausea #they’d be so appreciated #or really any insight at all as to what this might be #because I genuinely don’t know #I’m so scared. I’m so tired

[kicksnscribs]

Does anybody have any tips for fixing and or have any experience dealing with hands that get cold and stiff and also pain in the pinky?

Like does any body know if its a pinched nerve issue or smth? Ive been having major problems with my hands lately

#health help #ive got access to a physical therapist now but its still a few days out

[swollenbabyfat]

Hey everyone I’m having some real problems identifying my health issues and I’ve seen some people having luck figuring out via internet 💘 Here’s a list of my symptoms, my doc thinks it’s autoimmune but doesn’t know what. I will appreciate anybody who thinks these sound familiar

-frequent low grade fevers

-body aches, specifically joint aches

-confusion, snapping, “not acting like yourself”

-“small shocks” across bits of body at seemingly random.

-nerve attacks, specifically in the chest, feels like electrical shocks

-wavering appetite, usually very small to none existent

-very bad reaction to heat/long term direct sunlight

-a lot of inflammation, specifically in joints

-exhausted, no energy

-headaches

-hair loss

-dry eyes

-stomach pain

-shortness of breath

Other info: I’m on a lot of mental health related medication and I also have PCOS, which I take metformin for. I’ve had my thyroid tested multiple time and it always comes back fine. It started when I was around 22 and Im 25 now

#health #autoimmune #immunocompromised #health help #idk

[weightloss-impulse]

How to Lose Weight Quickly and Safely

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 70% of American people are obese or overweight. Those who wish to reduce weight as rapidly as possible must consider an essential question: How can you lose weight quickly and safely?

"Creating a continuous calorie deficit with balanced meals and physical activity is the quickest method to lose weight," says Gaby Vaca-Flores, a certified dietitian and founder of Glow+Greens, a nutrition and skin care consultant headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

While it is undoubtedly feasible to restrict calories sufficiently to lose a significant amount of weight in a week, Vaca-Flores advises against choosing the most severe diet. "Although you may notice quick results at first, a weight reduction plateau may be just around the corner due to a slowing of your metabolism," she warns.

This slowing, also known as metabolic adaption and sometimes referred to as "starvation mode," occurs when fast weight loss, sometimes known as a crash diet, confuses your body into believing you're hungry.

“The body requires energy – calories – to power basic biological functions, including digestion, breathing (and) pumping blood through the body, along with the activity you do throughout the day,” explains Mia Syn, a registered dietitian based in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of “Mostly Plant-Based.” “When you don’t consume enough energy from food for these functions, you can put your health at risk.”

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To compensate in a restricted calorie environment, the body adapts to using fewer calories each day to function. This leads to a slowing in metabolism, which makes it even more difficult to lose weight and ultimately leads to rebound weight gain.

Cutting calories too dramatically can also result in muscle loss, which exacerbates the situation. Muscle burns more calories at rest than fat because it is more metabolically active. If your body begins to break down muscle to fuel its essential activities, your metabolism will decrease even more, making reducing weight and keeping it off long term challenging.

Rapid Weight Loss Might Result In Rebound Weight Gain

If you've followed dietary advice and lost a considerable amount of weight only to have it return, you're not alone. It's not your fault either. The human body is built to preserve as much balance as possible; when you lose weight, your metabolism adapts because the system believes food shortage has become a threat to existence.

Because the body prefers to maintain weight, a gradual strategy to decreasing excess pounds is preferable than suddenly reducing calories. "It's preferable to pace your weight reduction by eating just enough calories to maintain a deficit while satisfying the majority of your body's energy demands," Vaca-Flores advises. "This will assist keep your metabolism running smoothly."

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Determining the number of calories you need to eat to meet that rate of weight loss will depend on several factors, including your age, starting weight, activity level and sex. Candace Pumper, a staff dietitian with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, says, “The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position statement on adult weight management recommends 1,200 to 1,500 calories per day for women and 1,500 to 1,800 calories per day for men to support weight loss.”

She notes, however, those guidelines are “not meant to substitute for professional nutritional advice or treatment. It’s recommended individuals follow the advice of their dietitian’s guidance regarding appropriate calorie intake, as many factors affect calorie needs.”

Furthermore, "if you lose weight too rapidly, you'll undoubtedly have drops in your energy levels and even headaches, which might make it difficult to keep on track," Vaca-Flores adds. "This usually happens when you don't eat enough or over-exercise."

Rapid weight loss may be necessary only under exceptional conditions. "A extremely low-calorie diet is occasionally prescribed for individuals who are obese and need to reduce weight for health reasons or before undergoing weight-loss surgery," Syn explains. The diet is "only followed for a limited amount of time and under the supervision of a doctor or dietician" in certain instances. If you want to reduce weight rapidly, she recommends "working with and being overseen by a health care practitioner."

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While many individuals desire to lose weight quickly without exercising, it's vital to remember that exercise may help you kickstart weight loss and keep it off in the long run; remember, muscle is more metabolically active than fat and can help you maintain your weight. According to a 2021 review research published in the journal iScience, exercise is more significant for longevity and health benefits than weight loss.

Bariatric or weight reduction surgery, as well as other methods of medically supervised weight loss, can assist persons who are extremely overweight in losing weight safely and permanently. These tactics, however, are not necessarily quick means to success and may need patience.

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[selfhealingmoments]

#mental health #self reflection #be yourself #self improvement #self help #new life #letting go #inspirational quotes #new beginnings #positivity #therapy #self therapy #survival #emotional support #life lessons

[skeleton-bat]

I super hate how I know there's something going on with me and my body but I have NO clue what it is

Maybe it's just chronic fatigue. Maybe it's ehlers danlos syndrome. Maybe it's some other thing that I haven't heard of yet. I dunno

But like I get tired super easily and my skin bruises super easily and something as small as a car ride and grocery shopping can make me exhausted like somethings obviously going on I just don't know what

Like just 3 days ago I walked for quite a bit at the mall with my bf and that caused me like 2-4 bruises on or around my thighs and calves like ??? One is p big and was or is red and blue and black

Working out can also give me these bruises and I don't do any really intense stuff there

Anyways anyone maybe know what this could be cause I'm super stumped

#health #chronic fatigue #chronic illness #help #health help #bruises

[kerink]

i know we're all sick of self-care being a marketing tactic now, but i don't think a lot of us have any other concept of self-care beyond what companies have tried to sell us, so i thought i'd share my favorite self-care hand out

brought to you by how mad i just got at a Target ad

#self care #self help #mental health

[uncanny-tranny]

I think so many people are so deeply alienated from themselves that they have no clue how to exercise their free will and autonomy. For some, this alienation runs so deep that they are afraid of their own autonomy and humanity. It is completely understandable why one would have those feelings, but it can be worrisome.

I want to help others who feel this way, so here are small things I have done to exercise my free will:

Add "guilty pleasure" songs to playlists and actually listen to them (I have a ton of late 1990s-early 2000s music I listen to now proudly that I never listened to in the past out of shame)

Getting the décor item, bath set, bed spread, ect. in the patterns you like, even if it's "childish" (I got a dinosaur-themed wastebasket from the kids' décor section and I adore it)

Taking a new route to get to a place you go to often

Eat dessert first

Celebrate well, and often

Collect things that are "odd" or don't seem like an "acceptable" thing to collect (somebody on my "for you" page collects dandelion crayola crayons and it was so cool!!!!!!)

Incorporate one new piece in an outfit you wear frequently (e.g., a new chain, a necklace, ribbons, bracelets, ect.). Challenge yourself to add onto the outfits if you feel up for it.

Sing along to songs without worrying that you sound "good" or your intonation is completely accurate

Read a book from a genre you weren't allowed to read as a kid (comics, thrillers, mysteries, anything!)

Walk without having a specific destination or goal

Pick up a new craft without expecting yourself to master it or to ever be "good" enough. Get your hands messy.

I don't want to shame anybody for not feeling as though they have free will or that they are exempt from exercising it. However, I wanted to give ideas so that you might read this list and find your own ways to express your intrinsic autonomy and will. You deserve to be a person, to feel alive, not just living. That is what our lives are for.

#mental health #mental health support #positivity #if anybody has ideas of their own definitely include them! #i just think being stuck with this feeling that you don't have autonomy and that you ultimately aren't an equal person or a person at all.. #...in comparison to other people can be a really troubling and dangerous place to be in... #...and that isn't the person's fault for feeling that way. they didn't pluck those thoughts out of thin air... #...like i have felt that exact way all my LIFE because i have been abused for. probably 2/3s of my life... #...only within these past few years have i even FELT alive. frankly it's going to take a while to repair what i have been left with... #...so i know the feeling and i want to help others feel even a LITTLE bit alive. you deserve it... #...you deserve to take in a deep breath before slowly realizing 'oh my gd this is what it feels like to be alive' and SMILE about it #i want that for you even if it is brief. even if it is small. even if it is a whisper. i want you to feel alive #unironically getting rid of the idea of 'guilty pleasures' has made my life SO much better

[chittychittyyangyang]

Listen, you should never film strangers in public without their consent, but I swear there need to be fines or something for people who do that shit in some spaces. For example: I had to go to the ER last night, and some jerk filmed a woman who just came in and was clearly having an asthma attack. She immediately got to go back, and he was unhappy about that. Believe me, I get that it sucks having to wait when you're in pain, but you don't get to pick who deserves care when. The medical system in the US is a nightmare, and the ER could be the worst moment of someone's life. No one deserves to be recorded because some jack ass believes someone doesn't look like they need care.

This is fine to reblog. People who film strangers should be shamed if nothing else.

#ccyy talks #sorry for posting this here but I'm pissed and this shit really needs to stop #For all I know he recorded me too cause I'm young and look healthy but got to go back next #Sorry about your cough buddy but the way things work I was a more immediate emergency #1k #5k #10k #30k #this post clearly has a life of its own now #and in case someone wants to know some clarifications for common points #people in a position of authority/actively hurting someone with the intent to protect/help the person is fine #so cops doctors nurses mental health workers and educators (to name a few) who actively are abusing their power and authority? free game #this post was filming random ass people for Content(tm) #random ass people more so those in distress aren't your content and you do not know the harm you can do to someone by posting that shit #50k

[andthebeanstalk]

Today my therapist introduced me to a concept surrounding disability that she called "hLep".

Which is when you - in this case, you are a disabled person - ask someone for help ("I can't drink almond milk so can you get me some whole milk?", or "Please call Donna and ask her to pick up the car for me."), and they say yes, and then they do something that is not what you asked for but is what they think you should have asked for ("I know you said you wanted whole, but I got you skim milk because it's better for you!", "I didn't want to ruin Donna's day by asking her that, so I spent your money on an expensive towing service!") And then if you get annoyed at them for ignoring what you actually asked for - and often it has already happened repeatedly - they get angry because they "were just helping you! You should be grateful!!"

And my therapist pointed out that this is not "help", it's "hLep".

Sure, it looks like help; it kind of sounds like help too; and if it was adjusted just a little bit, it could be help. But it's not help. It's hLep.

At its best, it is patronizing and makes a person feel unvalued and un-listened-to. Always, it reinforces the false idea that disabled people can't be trusted with our own care. And at its worst, it results in disabled people losing our freedom and control over our lives, and also being unable to actually access what we need to survive.

So please, when a disabled person asks you for help on something, don't be a hLeper, be a helper! In other words: they know better than you what they need, and the best way you can honor the trust they've put in you is to believe that!

Also, I want to be very clear that the "getting angry at a disabled person's attempts to point out harmful behavior" part of this makes the whole thing WAY worse. Like it'd be one thing if my roommate bought me some passive-aggressive skim milk, but then they heard what I had to say, and they apologized and did better in the future - our relationship could bounce back from that. But it is very much another thing to have a crying shouting match with someone who is furious at you for saying something they did was ableist. Like, Christ, Jessica, remind me to never ask for your support ever again! You make me feel like if I asked you to call 911, you'd order a pizza because you know I'll feel better once I eat something!!

Edit: crediting my therapist by name with her permission - this term was coined by Nahime Aguirre Mtanous!

Edit again: I made an optional follow-up to this post after seeing the responses. Might help somebody. CW for me frankly talking about how dangerous hLep really is.

#hlep #original #mental health #my sympathies and empathies to anyone who has to rely on this kind of hlep to get what they need. #the people in my life who most need to see this post are my family but even if they did I sincerely doubt they would internalize it #i've tried to break thru to them so many times it makes my head hurt. so i am focusing on boundaries and on finding other forms of support #and this thing i learned today helps me validate those boundaries. the example with the milk was from my therapist. #the example with the towing company was a real thing that happened with my parents a few months ago while I was age 28. 28! #a full adult age! it is so infantilizing as a disabled adult to seek assistance and support from ableist parents. #they were real mad i was mad tho. and the spoons i spent trying to explain it were only the latest in a long line of #huge family-related spoon expenditures. distance and the ability to enforce boundaries helps. haven't talked to sisters for literally the #longest period of my whole life. people really believe that if they love you and try to help you they can do no wrong. #and those people are NOT great allies to the chronically sick folks in their lives. #you can adore someone and still fuck up and hurt them so bad. will your pride refuse to accept what you've done and lash out instead? #or will you have courage and be kind? will you learn and grow? all of us have prejudices and practices we are not yet aware of. #no one is pure. but will you be kind? will you be a good friend? will you grow? i hope i grow. i hope i always make the choice to grow. #i hope with every year i age i get better and better at making people feel the opposite of how my family's ableism has made me feel #i will see them seen and hear them heard and smile at their smiles. make them feel smart and held and strong. #just like i do now but even better! i am always learning better ways to be kind so i don't see why i would stop

[neuroticboyfriend]

it's never too late to start brushing your teeth again. i basically never brushed my teeth for a whole 10 years. a decade. A DECADE. i still struggle to brush my teeth once a week, but it all started with brushing my teeth once every few months. so i mean it when i say brushing your teeth once a week, a month, a year, or even a decade, is better than nothing.

and still, nothing is not shameful. it is not immoral to struggle with self care. and it is also not pointless to keep trying. anything you can do, even if its wiping plaque off with a towel, is enough. it is good to take care of yourself however you can, even if it's just trying to muster the will to. reading this post is good, too.

i believe in you and i am proud of you, even in the smallest of steps. it's okay. you can give yourself grace.

#softspoonie #disabled #disability #schizophrenic #schizophrenia #schizoaffective #depression #depressed #severe depression #self care #hygiene #self love #self help #mentally ill #mental health #physical health #chronic illness #chronically ill #mental illness #mental health support #spoonie #spoonie positivity #disability positivity #neurodivergent #adhd #neurodivergent positivity #disabled positivity

[4theitgirls]

the it girl’s spring cleaning

phone reset

delete old contacts and messages

go through social media following

delete unused apps

go through photos

set a new wallpaper

add widgets for reminders, weather, battery, etc.

delete old songs and add new ones

environmental reset

clean your bedroom (vacuum, dust, put clothes away, etc.)

sort through and donate old clothes

organize your makeup, skincare, etc.

wash or change your bedsheets

rearrange your bedroom

open your windows and curtains to let fresh air in

get outdoors

clean your home with fresh scented products (lemon, lavender, etc.)

physical reset

try a new workout routine

get some new outfits

do a face mask

exfoliate and shave

oil your hair or do a hair mask

try a new hair color, cut, or style

do your nails or get your nails done

get some fresh makeup and try a new makeup routine

do a lip mask and scrub

mental reset

start journaling or try some new prompts

do a refreshing meditation

try a new yoga practice or workout

read instead of scrolling

put a time limit on your phone usage

reset your sleep schedule

#girlblog #girlblogger #girlblogging #that girl #dream girl #it girl #self care #self love #glow up #becoming that girl #self help #self development #self improvement #wonyoungism #pink pilates princess aesthetic #pink pilates girl #pink pilates princess #green juice girl aesthetic #green juice girl #clean girl aesthetic #clean girl #health #health aesthetic #health blog #fitness #fitness blog #girly #girly stuff #girly aesthetic #girly things

[theambitiouswoman]

Green Flags in Communication 💚💬

"I want to know when I hurt your feelings."

This shows they are willing to understand and acknowledge the impact of their actions.

"I don't want you to feel alone in this."

This shows empathy and indicates that the person is supportive and does not want the person to deal with issues alone.

"I've been struggling with ___”

This demonstrates vulnerability and trust, as the person is open about their struggles.

"How have you been feeling about ___? I know it's been on your mind a lot."

This shows concern for the other person's issues or worries, showing that they are listening and care about what's important to the other person.

"I feel __ when you __; are you open to trying __ next time?"

This is an example of constructive communication.

"What do you need from me when this happens with your family?"

This shows awareness and sensitivity to the persons family dynamics and a willingness to provide support.

"I appreciate when you ___.”

Expressing appreciation is vital for positive reinforcement and acknowledging the efforts and qualities of the other person.

"I didn't handle that well."

This is a sign of self-awareness and accountability, recognizing one's own mistakes and being open to learning and growth.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong to say that. I'll try to be more mindful in the future."

Shows you are able to apologize genuinely and a commitment to improving behavior.

"Tell me more about that; I'm really interested in hearing your perspective."

Indicates a genuine interest in the other person's thoughts and feelings.

"I noticed you seemed a bit off today. Is everything okay?"

It shows you are attentive to the other person's emotional state and a readiness to provide support.

"I'm here for you, no matter what you need."

Offers unconditional support, creating a sense of security in the relationship.

"I love how passionate you are about your hobbies. It's inspiring to see."

Expresses admiration for the other person's interests.

"Let's work on a solution together. What do you think would be fair?"

Focusing on collaboration rather than conflict.

"I trust your judgment on this."

Trust and respect for the other person's decision-making abilities.

"Your happiness is important to me. Let's make sure you're taking time for yourself."

Prioritizes the other person's happiness and emphasizes the importance of self care.

"It's okay to feel that way. Do you want to talk about it more?"

Validates the other person's feelings.

"I appreciate how you handled that situation. You're really good at ___."

Praises specific strengths or skills, boosting the other person's self-esteem.

"I know we disagree, but I respect your point of view."

Acknowledges differences in opinion while still maintaining respect and understanding.

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[selfhealingmoments]

#mental health #self reflection #be yourself #self help #letting go #inspirational quotes #new beginnings #new life #self improvement #positivity #inner peace #saying no will give me peace #peace

[oysters-aint-for-me]

tips on refrigerator ownership for the mentally ill

1.) letting food go bad does NOT make you a Bad Person.

2.) it is okay to throw out only one thing at a time. even especially if there are a lot of expired things in there.

3.) give yourself permission to throw out tupperware once in a while.

#mental health #adhd #mental illness #notes to self #idk if anyone else will find this helpful or relatable lmaoo i don’t know if these are universal or common problems…. #like maybe most people don’t develop a guilt complex about their tupperware. #but i definitely did. so

[prettieinpink]

PROCESSING YOUR EMOTIONS WITHOUT SUPPRESSING THEM - TECHNIQUES

this post is all about how to process emotions that we are uncomfortable with, safely and positively. Today, I’d like it if you’d try to implement at least one technique today!

REMINDERS

Remember that when you feel an emotion, it is your body communicating itself to you. Listen to your emotion, and understand.

All emotions are temporary, and will pass. But some can leave a more long term effect on us.

Having the skill of sitting through uncomfortable emotions calmly, and not let it impact our lives greatly will serve you well.

TECHNIQUES

STOP TECHNIQUE

S- Stop what you’re doing, pause all activities and shut off your brain.

T- Take a few deep breathes, continue until your focus is only on breathing deeply.

O- Observe your thoughts, your body language, any physical sensations and acknowledge them within you.

P- Proceed with any activity that may help you process this emotion. Meditation, journaling, stretching, talking to someone, etc.

ALL TECHNIQUE

A- Acknowledge, accept and alllow what you feel. Identify what emotion you feel, if you can’t, try to associate it with something. Sit in this feeling for awhile and truly accept it within you.

L- Link it to a circumstance or situation that may explain why you’re feeling this way. E.g ‘I feel so irritated lately, it may be because I’ve been eating sugary foods more’

L- Learn what this emotion may be telling you. There’s not much detail on this because only you know what your body needs/wants.

SELF EXPRESSION

Draw, write, compose music on what this feeling looks like, sounds like, maybe even their taste. This really helps go deep in your emotions, analyse it and then hopefully process it.

#becoming that girl #that girl #wonyoungism #self love #self care #healing #self help #self healing #mental health #positive mental attitude #mindset #girl blogger #just girly things #girlblogger #girl blog #green juice girl #pink pilates princess #self comfort #self compassion #dk what to tag