#and I do not have any other medication sensitivities or autoimmune conditions

[declaweddisabledpurebred]

This is a blog to highlight cats available for adoption that are declawed, disabled, geriatric or purebred. These are the only requirements for a cat to be featured here.

As stated in the blog description I am not affiliated with any of the organizations whose adoptable cats are featured here. The information presented in the posts is publicly available, I am only drawing attention to it.

I encourage you to always do your research before you adopt or purchase a pet. Just as there are bad breeders there are bad rescues and shelters.

Post will follow the following format.

Cat Name [Original Post]

Age | Sex | Breed*

Other Information

Location [Rescue]**

Date of Post

* Breed will be listed based on apparent breed and not listed breed, as rescue and shelters often mislabel cats under the assumption that their breeds function similarly to dogs. Unless I have reason to believe it is a genuine breed or breed mix I will label them as Domestic Shorthair or Domestic Longhair.

I may occasionally share retired breeding cats.

** The majority of adoptable cats will be from Canada and the United States as these are the countries where Petfinder is available.

I will consider cats to be seniors and eligible for sharing here when estimated at 10+ years.

Here is an incomplete list of qualifying disabilities: Allergies, Amputation, Blindness, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Enucleation, Deafness, Diabetes, FeLV/FIV+, Hyperthyroidism, Manx Syndrome, Neoplasia, Scottish Fold Osteochondrodysplasia, Seizure Disorder.

I consider declawed cats to be disabled due to having multiple amputations which often result in chronic pain, inappropriate elimination and increased quickness to bite.

You are welcome to submit cats you would like to see featured, but please include a link to their original adoption listing.

You are welcome to make requests to see more cats from a particular area, of a specific breed or color, with a particular health condition, and so forth. I cannot guarantee these requests will be met.

Due to the time sensitive nature of these posts this blog will rarely use a queue and will instead posts in spurts.

You may make requests to see more of a particular breed, location, or health condition. These will be answered in the body of the ask instead of as seperate posts in order to avoid clutter.

Tags List Below Cut

Age

Adult

Senior

Young

Cat Breeds

American Curl

Bengal

Burmese

Domestic Longhair

Domestic Shorthair

Himalayan

Lykoi

Persian

Siamese

Sphynx

Colors and Patterns

Note: This are based on colloquial descriptors and not genetically accurate. Check out @felinefractious for coat color and pattern information.

Black

Black and White

Blue Point

Brown Tabby

Calico

Cream and White

Cream Point

Dilute Calico

Flame Point

Gray

Gray Tabby

Lynx Point

Orange

Orange and White

Orange Tabby

Seal Point

Silver

Silver Tabby

Tabby and White

Tortie

Tortie and White

Tortie Point

Tortie Tabby

Health and Disability

Arthritis

Autoimmune Disease

Behavioral Issues

Blind

Cerebellar Hypoplasia

Chronic Pain

Chronic Pancreatitis

Cleft Palate

Deaf

Declawed

Dental Disease

Diabetes

Epiphora

Enucleation

FeLV+

FIP

FIV+

Four Paw Declawed

Front Declawed

Gastrointestinal

Hyperthyroidism

Inappropriate Elimination

Incontinence

Kidney Disease

Neoplasia

Overweight

Scarring

Seizure Disorder

Skin Issues

Upper Respiratory

Urinary Disease

Vision Impaired

Miscellaneous

Bonded Pair

Grooming

Hospice

On Medication

Purebred

Special Diet

#pinned

[goodlucksnez]

Very personal/ sensitive post

Cw/TW mentions of surgery, panic attacks and other medical conditions

I am going to be very personal in this post. I am going to talk about what I have coming up and I do not think I should brush it off saying it is not a big deal becuase it is.

In February (the 8th) I am going to have open heart surgery. With this procedure there is a 83% success rate, but with my case the cardiologist is thinking more like 79%. I have both an autoimmune disease and anemia, which are not great when you cut someone open to fix a heart.

I know I’m going to be a more sensitive and emotional during the recovery time, so I apologize if I whine or complain-I think it is natural to be sensitive during that.

My mental state will most likely fluctuate as well so again I am going to apologize in advance!

Does anyone have any recommendations about what to watch in recovery, anime, shows, etc.

#thisisverypersonal and I apologize to give doom and gloom this cold morning #vic update #life update #the good news is if they fix my heart then I only have to worry about the seizures and autoimmune which is actually a big relief crazy as #it sounds lol I ran out of character in the last one hah that is funny #does anyone have any recovery tips! I know they said it is common to get really cold so I bought more heated blankets #they also said I should get a hand reacher claw grabber since raising my arms will be hard so I ordered that too! #but any other tips would be great!

[sweetlikehoneystingslikeabee]

Could I request riddlers with a s/o who has vitiligo?

"S/O with vitiligo" Riddler party ask

Of course! Just be aware as I do not have vitiligo or know anyone personally with vitiligo my understanding is based upon research and not experience. That being said, if I make mistakes please let me know so I can correct them. A little shorter on these!

tw: none

Gotham

Have you ever wanted an info-dump about vitiligo? Because you're going to get an info-dump about vitiligo. What potentially causes it, the different treatments, the historical origin of the word Vitiligo- Did you know vitiligo used to be associated with leprosy? Which is simply ridiculous since they're nothing alike-

It may come off annoying or even incredibly tone-deaf but it's because he finds you as a person so fascinating. He wants to show his interest in you and that he cares! Redirect him if it gets to be too much and he'll apologize and move on.

60s

He knows what vitiligo is. But more in the sense of textbooks and medical journals. He's never met someone quite like you and, embarrassingly, he at first thought it was a new fad of theater makeup. He'd wondered how you made the forms so fluid and unique along your skin...

Now that he's aware though, expect a constant stream of creative compliments relating to the "artistry" of your markings. How they curve and accentuate your being. There's something almost scandalous about touching you- to him, you have the beauty of a painting in a museum.

Btas

Well, sweetheart, aren't you a beauty? Have you the wits to match? He makes a point of being clear that appearances are low on the rankings of things that matter. However, it's certainly a nice bonus that he can look at you for hours on end <3

There will come a time you both forget sunscreen and both of you burn. You because of the lack of pigment making your skin vulnerable. Him because he is a white man with red hair. At least you can rub aloe on the others sunburns and take care of each other the day after!

Arkham

Honestly at some point he's seen a bit of everything so vitiligo, while rare, he doesn't even give a second glance. Were you expecting some kind of reaction? Sorry to disappoint you.

While it goes without saying all of them would defend you if some asshole decided to make a comment, Arkham is ESPECIALLY ready to go off when needed: "Do you know how rare vitiligo is? Not only do they possess leagues more intelligence than you, in addition to their attractiveness- they're also more interesting and unique than you could ever hope to be."

And if anyone asks any intrusive questions? He's going to tear them a new one.

Telltale

Honestly he's incredibly neutral about it. He doesn't say much about you having the condition unless you bring it up. It might seem standoffish but for him that's how he shows respect for you, by not making a deal out of it.

Expect him to be testy about you taking any potential autoimmune medication and sunscreen, though. And downright hostile if anyone thinks to make any comments or "cute" nicknames you didn't ask for.

Zero year

Oh, his cute little rabbit- Hm? The pet name? After the harlequin rabbit, of course. A rare breed prized for their unique dual-colored fur patterns. It's fitting for his Aphrodite/Adonis. His extraordinary love who should always recognize their beauty.

Guess who ALSO has skin really sensitive to sunburns? Like BTAS, his red hair and fair toned skin means he BURNS in the sun. So you'll never forget sunscreen... because he'll be applying his right before offering to do yours.

2022/Nashton

If you're self conscious about it at all, he's going to kiss every single mark. Drag his fingertips along the edges where the soft white patches begin. You're going to feel loved if he has anything to say about it. He knows what it's like to feel that self-loathing that sits in the pit of your stomach.

He's going to actually literally murder anyone that makes you uncomfortable or hurts your feelings. Or at minimum sick his online following on them and ruin their day if not week, month or year. Put you down?! How DARE they? They aren't even worthy of looking at you!

#riddler #gotham riddler #2022 riddler #zero year riddler #telltale riddler #arkham riddler #btas riddler #60s riddler #riddler x reader #foxwriting

[corvids-cryptids]

I'm seeing posts about diets again and I'm throwing in my needed two cents as a coeliac.

Gluten free diets are trash. They're trash. You will not lose weight on a gluten free diet. You will not get more nutrients on a gluten free diet.

For starters, gluten is a major protein in western cuisine. You need to replace that protein. Replacing it is trickier than you think.

They're also shockingly low in fibre, which is again very hard to replace.

And any food that's directly replacing a food containing gluten (think gf bread) is usually incredibly bad on the no protein no fibre front.

These diets are not good diets. They're incredibly tricky to balance and most coeliacs are advised to see a dietician on and off to help us balance our diets. And I don't mean that in a weight sense either, although they are shit for losing weight (I'm a fat cub and I'm very happy being a fat cub). I mean that you've always got at least one deficiency going on. A lot of the research on coeliac disease is dedicated to working out how to make us less sensitive to gluten so we can consume some to bolster our diets.

Also if you do go gluten free and it helps some ongoing digestive issue or fatigue you need to start eating gluten again and see a doctor for a coeliac blood test. The tests for coeliac disease only work when you're consuming gluten, and depending on your level of damage coeliac disease can come with a weird mix of permanent shit, so it's important to know that you have it (I absorb vitamin D very poorly from food and need to take supplements because I'm also too pale to absorb it safely from the sun here in Australia, I developed an intolerance to something in cow's milk that could be lactose or could be a specific protein, and because I had such a high degree of damage it's assumed my spleen was also damaged). Coeliac disease also comes with a bunch of co-occuring conditions, like every other autoimmune disorder. This goes double if you have coeliacs in your family because it's genetic.

In conclusion, gluten free diets are medical diets. All the benefits that you hear about are either due to studies on coeliacs (being gf does decrease my risk of cancer significantly because my body is not constantly replacing villi), or due to coeliac disease being underdiagnosed (Carol from accounting likely feels a lot more energetic now that she's absorbing her food properly). If you're not coeliac and haven't been advised to eat gf by a doctor, you probably shouldn't be eating gf.

#gluten free #coeliac disease #celiac disease #gluten free diet

[the-bees-cheese]

Just out of curiosity, how are you disabled? Like, what is your disability?

hi there anon!

before i answer your question, i do want to preface this by noting that this is a pretty sensitive/personal question to ask of a disabled person. i don’t mind it, but a lot of folks do. this is not to discourage you from asking questions and educating yourself!!! i just wanted to make sure that you know that asking this of a disabled person may not always go over too well, and that no disabled person owes anyone the answer to this question :)

that being said, i actually have a number of disabling conditions that, especially combined, significantly hamper my ability to live, work, and percieve the world normally. i’ll list them here, with the ways in which they affect me personally. please note that i do not speak for anyone else with these conditions, as everyone experiences disability and chronic illness differently!

attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type (ADHD-I)

mainly affects my executive function, which is my ability to process stimuli, plan actions, and proceed with those actions (or the three P’s). this affects many aspects of my life, including interaction with others, perceiving and managing time, starting and following through with actions (even things i like doing!) and processing/managing my emotions.

postrural-orthostatic-tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

pots is a condition that makes it difficult for my heart to pump enough blood to my brain when i am standing up, resulting in a rapid increase of >30 BPM when i stand. this causes severe dizziness, headaches/migraines, nausea, vision problems, brain fog, and occasionally fainting, all of which can be (and often are) debilitating.

hypermobile ehlers-danlos syndrome (hEDS)

hEDS is a genetic condition in which your ligaments, tendons, muscles, and skin are hyperflexible and overly stretchy. this results in chronic joint and muscle pain and frequent injuries.

celiac disease

celiac disease is actually not a disease at all, but rather an autoimmune disorder where my body reacts negatively to gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. if i consume gluten, it causes severe, long-term damage to my intestines, making it difficult for my body to absorb nutrients. this is helped by eating a diet free of gluten. however, i often end up severely ill due to cross-contamination and mislabeling of food and medications.

sorry for the novel!!! i am always open to answer any questions about my experience with any of these conditions :)

#fionasks #disability #chronic illness #anon #adhd #pots #postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome #heds #ehlers danlos syndrome #celiac disease #autoimmune disease #celiac

[skinationclinic]

Why Am I Losing So Much Hair In The Front?

Are you facing severe hair fall, especially around the frontal area? If so, it might be the first sign of male pattern baldness. For any man, it can be a tough phase to pass through. Hair loss does not hurt physically but can have a mental and emotional toll on an individual. It is a condition that almost every man experience when they get older. If you are experiencing hair fall in the frontal area, this blog is for you. 

We have come up with this blog after having a detailed conversation on hair fall with Dr. Swati Agarwal. She is the best doctor for hair fall treatment in Faridabad, and here we will discuss what's causing your hair to thin at the front of your head and what you can do about it. 

Why Does Your Hair Thinning At The Front?

Hair thinning at the front usually occurs due to male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). It happens because of an androgen (male hormone) produced by an enzyme created when your body breaks down testosterone. This hormone naturally occurs in your body. However, the trouble begins when the hair follicles on your scalp become sensitive to it, mainly those follicles above the temples and at the crown. 

What Are The Other Causes of Hair Loss?

Male-pattern balding is one of men's most common causes of hair thinning. However, other conditions causing hair loss at the front include:

Alopecia Areata: An autoimmune disease that leads to hair falling out in clumps, causing sudden bald patches.

Traction Alopecia: This type of hair loss occurs due to strain on hair follicles, usually from hairstyles like ponytails or a helmet. You can also get a rash from this condition. 

Telogen Effluvium: Due to shedding, your hair follicles shed, leading to sudden bald spots. 

Thyroid complications: Medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism can cause hair fall 

Vitamin deficiencies: Deficiency of vitamin B, Zinc, Selenium, and vitamin D can lead to hair loss

Cancer treatment: Chemotherapy can also lead to hair loss 

How Can You Treat Hair Loss In The Front?

As per the condition's root cause, the Treatment is planned; some of the common treatments for hair loss are: 

Treatment by Medication: Hair loss can also be treated with medicines depending upon the pattern and density of baldness.

Non-surgical Treatment: It includes GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate), Mesotherapy, and Derma Roller Treatment. Additionally, options like Hair Fiber Powders, Laser Combs, and Hairpieces offer practical solutions for individuals with hair loss.

Hair Transplantation: A surgical procedure takes hair from a resistant area to hair loss and plants it in a bald area. This technique can restore eyebrows, eyelashes, and beard hair and remove scars from accidents or surgeries like facelifts or other hair transplants.

Hair Weaving: A non-surgical method of fixing a patch to the natural human hair into the bald area. Then, the patch is attached carefully to get it merged well with the existing hair.

Final Words 

Hair thinning in the front can be a difficult sign to face; it also means male pattern baldness is getting severe. If you are experiencing hair loss, it is better to consult Dr. Swati Agarwal. With more than ten years of experience, she is a renowned skin care specialist and a cofounder at Skination, the best skin clinic in Faridabad. So plan your hair treatment with her by visiting the Skination Clinic today! 

Original Source:- https://www.hashtap.com/@skinationclinic/why-am-i-losing-so-much-hair-in-the-front-eagWLeG4oWwx

#Skin Clinic In Faridabad #Treat Hair Loss #Causes Of Hair Loss #Hair Fall Treatment In Faridabad #skination clinic #hair fall

[besteyespecialist]

Dry Eye Treatment In Ghatkopar - Mumbai Eye Care

Dry Eyes Treatment In Ghatkopar

A dry eye is an uncomfortable and painful condition. It can be understood as an inadequate production of tears leading to dryness of eyes. Dry eyes make you more susceptible to bacterial infections and trauma due to reduced lubrication over the cornea. As tear film is very thin, reading, writing and watching becomes very uncomfortable.

Role of tears

Blinking makes your eyes moist every time and keeps the corneal surface smooth and clean. Tear film contains a combination of oil, water and mucous. Outermost layer is made up of oil as it prevents tear from drying. Second layer (water) comes from lacrimal gland and made up of mostly water as main content. Water washes away any dirt and unwanted particles from the eye to keep it clean. Inner most layer is made up of mucus and formed in conjunctiva, due to this layer tears don’t stick to eyes. In general we see with any irritant, our eyes protective response is to produce tears but in few local and system medical conditions, tear formation is reduced and that hampers with the vision.

Why do I get dry eye condition?

We produce tears all the time, not only when we are emotional but with every blink. Dry eye can be because of various reasons:

Altered composition of tears or tears dry up too fast – imbalance is oil, water and mucous content may result in dry eyes.

Inflammation or trauma to the eye (lacrimal gland, conjunctiva) – dry eyes may result as a consequence to damaged tear producing apparatus.

Medical conditions for less production of tears – autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinsons disease.

Vitamin A deficiency may result in poor eye health

Disease like diabetes or radiation exposure also affects eye status.

Hormonal imbalance like pregnancy or menopause also reduces tear production.

Drugs like Antihistamins, antidepressants may result in dry eyes.

Corneal nerve desensitivity caused by contact lens or nerve damage by laser eye surgery.

As an aging process.

Other medical conditions can lead to dry eyes, such as the following:

Keratoconjuctivitis - It refers to the inflammation of the surface of your eye, called the cornea or the conjunctiva

Keratitis is another condition that’s caused by irritation or swelling of your cornea when your eyes are dry for too long

Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca – This term is used to describe an autoimmune condition when you aren’t able to produce enough tears and develop an infection or inflammation.

How do I know that I have dry eyes condition?

Symptoms experienced by patients suffering from dry eyes are:

Fatigued and heavy eyes

Sore and itchy eyes

Burning and dryness sensation

Red eyes with blurred vision

Difficulty in wearing contact lenses

Difficulty in night driving

Sensitivity to light and stringy mucous around the eyes

Eyelids sticking together when waking up after sleep

Double vision

How diagnosis is made?

Ophthalmologist conducts a thorough eye examination and certain tests to reach to a final conclusion and design the treatment plan.

Detailed Medical and drug history of systemic diseases may help in diagnosis.

History of trauma and family occurrence can be related to present condition.

Schirmer test – this test is performed to see the volume of your tears, blotting strips of paper are placed under your lower eyelids. After five minutes your doctor measures the amount of strip soaked by your tears.

Phenol red thread test - In this test, a thread filled with pH-sensitive dye (tears change the dye color) is placed over the lower eyelid, wetted with tears for 15 seconds and then measured for tear volume.

Special dyes are used for your eye doctor to check the evaporation of your tears. As tear composition has oil content in it, so if it is reduced, it may lead to quick drying of your tears.

Tear osmolarity test can be done to measure the composition of particles and water in your tears.

Special Tear markers for dry eye disease like matrix metalloproteinase-9 or lactoferrin.

What are my treatment options?

Treatment is purely based on the cause as it may range from behavior modifications to medical procedures.

Behavior modifications like adjustment of your computer screens below eye level, taking short breaks between long tasks. Avoid harsh environments like dry winds, driving without protective eyeglasses; Sunglasses are must on sunny days.

Artificial tears – ophthalmologists prescribe you artificial tears, their composition is just like natural tears. If you are using more than six times a day, preservative free tears are also available in the market.

Treating local factors - warm compresses to the eyes, eyelid cleaners and massaging your eyelids.

Medication to reduce inflammation and infection to the eyes

Tear-stimulating drugs. Drugs called cholinergics (pilocarpine, cevimeline) help increase tear production. These drugs are available as pills, gel or eyedrops

Eye inserts that work like artificial tears. If you have moderate to severe dry eye symptoms and artificial tears don't help, another option may be a tiny eye insert that looks like a clear grain of rice.

Unblocking oil glands - improves the composition of the tears.

Punctal plugs – removal punctal plugs are tiny silicon plugs used to block the tear ducts to prevent tear loss. Punctal occlusion can be done by cautery.

Surgery – sometimes problems like incomplete blinking is treated with surgical procedure by oculoplastic surgeon (specialist in eyelid problems).

Lipiflow - This medical device uses heat and pressure to unclog blocked glands on your eyelids.

Salivary gland transplantation – It is a surgical procedure that is occasionally considered in persistent and severe cases that have not responded to other treatments.

Light therapy - Using intense pulsed light therapy followed by massage.

Using scleral or bandage lenses – Special lenses are designed to protect eyes and smooth functioning by trapping the moisture.

Autologous blood serum drops – They are actually made from your own blood and work in cases where other treatments have failed.

Complications

Often people with dry eyes experience poor quality of life as it’s very difficult for them to read, write or watch anything for long period of time. Tears serve as protective coating, without them you are prone to eye infections. If left untreated, dye eye may lead to damage to corneal surface and permanent vision impairment may happen in severe cases.

Prevention

As an aging process, tears production will eventually go down, but still precautions may help to avoid dry eyes discomfort.

Add humidifier to your room in winters

At high altitudes or extreme winters, take care of your eyes as dry winds may be traumatic to your eyes and tear producing apparatus.

If you are a person spending more time on computer or phone, take short brakes during your tasks as your eyes get tired by long focus and radiation exposure.

Use sunglasses while going outdoors

Use of ointments instead of drops

Frequent washing of your eyes also serves a natural way for eye moisture and cleaning.

Mild soap use to reduce the irritation.

Important Reminder: This information is only intended to provide guidance, not a definitive medical advice. Please consult eye doctor about your specific condition. Only a trained, experienced board certified eye doctor can determine an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

To schedule an appointment with our experts for Dry Eye Treatment in Ghatkopar, please call us at [phone], [phone] or visit our clinic at Address.

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[palaknote123]

Here’s How You Can Get Rid of Your Thyroid Symptoms

My mother experienced Thyroid symptoms for about 10 years. We tried several medicines and other treatment options recommended by the doctors but nothing seemed to work.

The thing is that we treat thyroid as a disease whereas it is an auto-immune disorder.

After I suggested mom to work on her immune system, her thyroid symptoms started to disappear and she reversed her thyroid with me.

Yes, you read that right! She has reversed her thyroid with me and she’s no longer taking her thyroid medications.

If you’re suffering from thyroid symptoms and want to know how to cure your thyroid. Keep on reading till the end!

The thyroid condition is not just a physical issue; it is also a psychological issue. Although a person appears normal on the surface, they are dying internally. Why? It is experiencing fat expanding around the waist. But, who doesn't enjoy eating? However, if thyroid patients eat a little extra food, obesity starts to develop.

The second factor is a woman's attractive qualities. The thyroid significantly influences many of a woman's attractive traits.

Dry Skin

Hair Loss

Brittle Nails

Mood swings

You start to experience hormonal imbalance. The small things look like huge issues. Sometimes anger at the child and other times, anger at the husband. We, people, wait for the winters to come. But, thyroid patients, cannot bear the cold.

Thyroid patients do not have motivation in them. On top of that, social media impacts a lot on psychological health. They are always looking at the before-after pictures and wish to be like them. Neither can they exercise due to fatigue nor do they have the motivation to do so.

In this blog, I will cover 5 thyroid symptoms and how you can reverse them.  

Before we go any further let’s first have a look at the functions of the Thyroid Gland.

Functions of Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is an important hormone gland. Some of the most common functions of the Thyroid Gland is to regulate

Metabolism (chemical reactions in the cells of the body that convert food into energy)

Heart Function

Digestion

Mood 

Menstrual Cycle 

Common Thyroid Problems

 Low energy

Individuals who are having trouble with daily living due to their thyroid illnesses commonly contact me for their remedies. Feelings of fatigue and exhaustion are common thyroid problems. A person experiences constant tiredness to the point of becoming physically helpless. While having a good night's sleep will usually make you feel more rested, thyroid-related fatigue cannot be treated with it.

Constipation

The muscles of the colon normally contract to force the stool through the intestines and toward the rectum. In the thyroid, the muscles don't contract regularly or strongly enough and become weak, which slows down the passage of stool through the colon resulting in constipation.  

Sensitivity to Cold and Heat

My mom always use to complain about feeling cold during the winter because she was sensitive to the cold.

People with hypothyroidism have cold sensitivity because they do not create sufficient thyroid hormone to efficiently convert and use stored energy, Therefore, compared to people with normal thyroid hormone levels, there is less energy available to control body temperature.

Heat sensitivity is a frequent sign of an overworked thyroid. People who have extraordinary heat sensitivity feel hot when others are comfortable or even chilly. People with hyperthyroidism may suffer increased perspiration and even anxiety as a result of feeling overheated.

Hair Loss

Hair loss can be worsened by untreated hormone imbalances, such as thyroid issues. This is because thyroid hormones are essential for the development and maintenance of hair follicles. People who have thyroid problems are also more likely to suffer from alopecia, an autoimmune illness that causes hair loss in patches.

Dry Skin

Your skin can grow drier and drier as a result of your thyroid not operating correctly, just like your nails can. Your metabolism slows down if your thyroid gland is underactive. As a result, the skin may be less able to sweat and produce natural moisturizers, which can result in dry, flaky skin. 

Thyroid Treatment and Remedies 

Get Rid of Gluten and Dairy  

One of the most important aspects of managing the thyroid is diet, and many people find that quitting gluten significantly improves their thyroid symptoms. Gluten can harm your gut lining, interfere with your hormones and produce inflammation that travels to your thyroid, which may explain why gluten-sensitive people are more prone to experience thyroid problems.

Gluten and dairy can also be problematic and cause inflammation.

Avoid rotis, cakes, muffins, pastries, pasta, and all wheat and barley products as they contain gluten. You can replace your flour with besan or oats.  

You can also download my 21-Day Auto Immune Diet Plan for Hypothyroid and Hyperthyroid and follow the diet mentioned in it as it can help in thyroid treatment.

Limit Sugar Intake

Your thyroid gland's primary function is to control how your body uses carbohydrates. Lack of thyroid hormone production makes it difficult for your body to maintain blood sugar balance, which can result in fatigue, excess weight, and other thyroid-related issues.

Even if you don't have thyroid problems, reducing your sugar intake is a good idea. The first week or two of thyroid treatment could be challenging, but it will be worthwhile. You can replace sugar with Stevia.

Consider Selenium supplementation

Research suggests the production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland depends heavily on selenium. Getting enough selenium in your diet is important not only for preventing thyroid disease but also for your overall health.[1]  

You can take my Triple Thyroid Care supplement which is a blend of modern-day vitamins and minerals and ancient herbs that relieve thyroid symptoms. It contains a mixture of selenium with ashwagandha, organic sea kelp, L-tyrosine, and Iodine.

It is recommended that you take 1 capsule after lunch and 1 after dinner every day.

 Exercise and Yoga

According to the study, exercise increases the supply of oxygen in your body, which greatly benefits if you experience thyroid symptoms. Exercise can help you lose weight, enhance your heart health, boost your mood and energy levels, strengthen your bones, control your blood sugar, and maintain your strength and flexibility. Additionally, several yoga asanas help stimulate and support your endocrine system. [2] [3]

You can join me for the workout and yoga on my Youtube Channel Fit With Palak where I come to live and teach exercises and yoga poses for your well-being.

Conclusion

Consuming Probiotic foods can help reduce inflammation and promote a healthy gut.  

Coconut oil, unlike some other kinds of oils, has a high saturated healthy fat content. Coconut oil may be beneficial to thyroid gland when combined with regular exercise and a well-balanced diet.

Stop taking unnecessary medications like birth control pills as they can alter your hormone function.

Taking supplements rich in selenium can help in the production of thyroid hormones. Selenium seemed to boost mood and overall well-being and ease thyroid symptoms.

References

[1]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5307254/

[2]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16380698/

[3]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5974249/

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[eyesurgeryinghatkopar]

Dry Eye Treatment In Ghatkopar - Mumbai Eye Care

Dry Eyes Treatment In Ghatkopar

A dry eye is an uncomfortable and painful condition. It can be understood as an inadequate production of tears leading to dryness of eyes. Dry eyes make you more susceptible to bacterial infections and trauma due to reduced lubrication over the cornea. As tear film is very thin, reading, writing and watching becomes very uncomfortable.

Role of tears

Blinking makes your eyes moist every time and keeps the corneal surface smooth and clean. Tear film contains a combination of oil, water and mucous. Outermost layer is made up of oil as it prevents tear from drying. Second layer (water) comes from lacrimal gland and made up of mostly water as main content. Water washes away any dirt and unwanted particles from the eye to keep it clean. Inner most layer is made up of mucus and formed in conjunctiva, due to this layer tears don’t stick to eyes. In general we see with any irritant, our eyes protective response is to produce tears but in few local and system medical conditions, tear formation is reduced and that hampers with the vision.

Why do I get dry eye condition?

We produce tears all the time, not only when we are emotional but with every blink. Dry eye can be because of various reasons:

Altered composition of tears or tears dry up too fast – imbalance is oil, water and mucous content may result in dry eyes.

Inflammation or trauma to the eye (lacrimal gland, conjunctiva) – dry eyes may result as a consequence to damaged tear producing apparatus.

Medical conditions for less production of tears – autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinsons disease.

Vitamin A deficiency may result in poor eye health

Disease like diabetes or radiation exposure also affects eye status.

Hormonal imbalance like pregnancy or menopause also reduces tear production.

Drugs like Antihistamins, antidepressants may result in dry eyes.

Corneal nerve desensitivity caused by contact lens or nerve damage by laser eye surgery.

As an aging process.

Other medical conditions can lead to dry eyes, such as the following:

Keratoconjuctivitis - It refers to the inflammation of the surface of your eye, called the cornea or the conjunctiva

Keratitis is another condition that’s caused by irritation or swelling of your cornea when your eyes are dry for too long

Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca – This term is used to describe an autoimmune condition when you aren’t able to produce enough tears and develop an infection or inflammation.

How do I know that I have dry eyes condition?

Symptoms experienced by patients suffering from dry eyes are:

Fatigued and heavy eyes

Sore and itchy eyes

Burning and dryness sensation

Red eyes with blurred vision

Difficulty in wearing contact lenses

Difficulty in night driving

Sensitivity to light and stringy mucous around the eyes

Eyelids sticking together when waking up after sleep

Double vision

How diagnosis is made?

Ophthalmologist conducts a thorough eye examination and certain tests to reach to a final conclusion and design the treatment plan.

Detailed Medical and drug history of systemic diseases may help in diagnosis.

History of trauma and family occurrence can be related to present condition.

Schirmer test – this test is performed to see the volume of your tears, blotting strips of paper are placed under your lower eyelids. After five minutes your doctor measures the amount of strip soaked by your tears.

Phenol red thread test - In this test, a thread filled with pH-sensitive dye (tears change the dye color) is placed over the lower eyelid, wetted with tears for 15 seconds and then measured for tear volume.

Special dyes are used for your eye doctor to check the evaporation of your tears. As tear composition has oil content in it, so if it is reduced, it may lead to quick drying of your tears.

Tear osmolarity test can be done to measure the composition of particles and water in your tears.

Special Tear markers for dry eye disease like matrix metalloproteinase-9 or lactoferrin.

What are my treatment options?

Treatment is purely based on the cause as it may range from behavior modifications to medical procedures.

Behavior modifications like adjustment of your computer screens below eye level, taking short breaks between long tasks. Avoid harsh environments like dry winds, driving without protective eyeglasses; Sunglasses are must on sunny days.

Artificial tears – ophthalmologists prescribe you artificial tears, their composition is just like natural tears. If you are using more than six times a day, preservative free tears are also available in the market.

Treating local factors - warm compresses to the eyes, eyelid cleaners and massaging your eyelids.

Medication to reduce inflammation and infection to the eyes

Tear-stimulating drugs. Drugs called cholinergics (pilocarpine, cevimeline) help increase tear production. These drugs are available as pills, gel or eyedrops

Eye inserts that work like artificial tears. If you have moderate to severe dry eye symptoms and artificial tears don't help, another option may be a tiny eye insert that looks like a clear grain of rice.

Unblocking oil glands - improves the composition of the tears.

Punctal plugs – removal punctal plugs are tiny silicon plugs used to block the tear ducts to prevent tear loss. Punctal occlusion can be done by cautery.

Surgery – sometimes problems like incomplete blinking is treated with surgical procedure by oculoplastic surgeon (specialist in eyelid problems).

Lipiflow - This medical device uses heat and pressure to unclog blocked glands on your eyelids.

Salivary gland transplantation – It is a surgical procedure that is occasionally considered in persistent and severe cases that have not responded to other treatments.

Light therapy - Using intense pulsed light therapy followed by massage.

Using scleral or bandage lenses – Special lenses are designed to protect eyes and smooth functioning by trapping the moisture.

Autologous blood serum drops – They are actually made from your own blood and work in cases where other treatments have failed.

Complications

Often people with dry eyes experience poor quality of life as it’s very difficult for them to read, write or watch anything for long period of time. Tears serve as protective coating, without them you are prone to eye infections. If left untreated, dye eye may lead to damage to corneal surface and permanent vision impairment may happen in severe cases.

Prevention

As an aging process, tears production will eventually go down, but still precautions may help to avoid dry eyes discomfort.

Add humidifier to your room in winters

At high altitudes or extreme winters, take care of your eyes as dry winds may be traumatic to your eyes and tear producing apparatus.

If you are a person spending more time on computer or phone, take short brakes during your tasks as your eyes get tired by long focus and radiation exposure.

Use sunglasses while going outdoors

Use of ointments instead of drops

Frequent washing of your eyes also serves a natural way for eye moisture and cleaning.

Mild soap use to reduce the irritation.

Important Reminder: This information is only intended to provide guidance, not a definitive medical advice. Please consult eye doctor about your specific condition. Only a trained, experienced board certified eye doctor can determine an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

To schedule an appointment with our experts for Dry Eye Treatment in Ghatkopar, please call us at [phone], [phone] or visit our clinic at Address.

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Dry Eyes Treatment In Ghatkopar

A dry eye is an uncomfortable and painful condition. It can be understood as an inadequate production of tears leading to dryness of eyes. Dry eyes make you more susceptible to bacterial infections and trauma due to reduced lubrication over the cornea. As tear film is very thin, reading, writing and watching becomes very uncomfortable.

Role of tears

Blinking makes your eyes moist every time and keeps the corneal surface smooth and clean. Tear film contains a combination of oil, water and mucous. Outermost layer is made up of oil as it prevents tear from drying. Second layer (water) comes from lacrimal gland and made up of mostly water as main content. Water washes away any dirt and unwanted particles from the eye to keep it clean. Inner most layer is made up of mucus and formed in conjunctiva, due to this layer tears don’t stick to eyes. In general we see with any irritant, our eyes protective response is to produce tears but in few local and system medical conditions, tear formation is reduced and that hampers with the vision.

Why do I get dry eye condition?

We produce tears all the time, not only when we are emotional but with every blink. Dry eye can be because of various reasons:

Altered composition of tears or tears dry up too fast – imbalance is oil, water and mucous content may result in dry eyes.

Inflammation or trauma to the eye (lacrimal gland, conjunctiva) – dry eyes may result as a consequence to damaged tear producing apparatus.

Medical conditions for less production of tears – autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinsons disease.

Vitamin A deficiency may result in poor eye health

Disease like diabetes or radiation exposure also affects eye status.

Hormonal imbalance like pregnancy or menopause also reduces tear production.

Drugs like Antihistamins, antidepressants may result in dry eyes.

Corneal nerve desensitivity caused by contact lens or nerve damage by laser eye surgery.

As an aging process.

Other medical conditions can lead to dry eyes, such as the following:

How do I know that I have dry eyes condition?

Symptoms experienced by patients suffering from dry eyes are:

Fatigued and heavy eyes

Sore and itchy eyes

Burning and dryness sensation

Red eyes with blurred vision

Difficulty in wearing contact lenses

Difficulty in night driving

Sensitivity to light and stringy mucous around the eyes

Eyelids sticking together when waking up after sleep

Double vision

How diagnosis is made?

Ophthalmologist conducts a thorough eye examination and certain tests to reach to a final conclusion and design the treatment plan.

Detailed Medical and drug history of systemic diseases may help in diagnosis.

History of trauma and family occurrence can be related to present condition.

Schirmer test – this test is performed to see the volume of your tears, blotting strips of paper are placed under your lower eyelids. After five minutes your doctor measures the amount of strip soaked by your tears.

Phenol red thread test - In this test, a thread filled with pH-sensitive dye (tears change the dye color) is placed over the lower eyelid, wetted with tears for 15 seconds and then measured for tear volume.

What are my treatment options?

Treatment is purely based on the cause as it may range from behavior modifications to medical procedures.

Behavior modifications like adjustment of your computer screens below eye level, taking short breaks between long tasks. Avoid harsh environments like dry winds, driving without protective eyeglasses; Sunglasses are must on sunny days.

Artificial tears – ophthalmologists prescribe you artificial tears, their composition is just like natural tears. If you are using more than six times a day, preservative free tears are also available in the market.

Treating local factors - warm compresses to the eyes, eyelid cleaners and massaging your eyelids.

As an aging process, tears production will eventually go down, but still precautions may help to avoid dry eyes discomfort.

Add humidifier to your room in winters

At high altitudes or extreme winters, take care of your eyes as dry winds may be traumatic to your eyes and tear producing apparatus.

If you are a person spending more time on computer or phone, take short brakes during your tasks as your eyes get tired by long focus and radiation exposure.

Use sunglasses while going outdoors

Use of ointments instead of drops

Frequent washing of your eyes also serves a natural way for eye moisture and cleaning.

Mild soap use to reduce the irritation.

To schedule an appointment with our experts for Dry Eye Treatment in Ghatkopar, please call us at [phone], [phone] or visit our clinic at Address.

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Honest question because I’m ignorant and want to understand: why do you not want to stop your periods? I thought it was only a sin to use stuff to have sex outside of marriage and to stop conception. Stopping the period isn’t necessarily either and basically lets you not throw up/faint/be in agony for a week.

It is not a sin to use HBC if you don't want to have a traditional period, that is a choice up to the individual. But it's not something I would ever advise either.

Stopping a natural biologic process (the full ramifications of which most people aren't aware of or understand) merely out of convenience is reckless at best. Most people don't understand how HBC works to alter the brain and body's chemistry and what problems that can cause. This is Your Brain on Birth Control, a book written by Dr. Sarah Hill, does an excellent job of describing how HBC changes a lot more about your body than stopping periods or preventing conception. Sex hormones affect almost everything in your body. It's another reason I am against HRT in people with gender dysphoria (along with the morality issues at play there of course).

Another reason is that having a period - a natural period, not a withdrawal bleed from hormonal birth control - is an important indicator of health in women. How long is it? Do you have clots and pain? Do you get a natural period at all, and if so how often? It's one of the main reasons why people track their periods, not just to see when they need to put tampons in their purse. If I had masked my symptoms of PCOS with HBC, I would have never found out I had PCOS, would have never gotten on medications to improve my insulin sensitivity, and never would have found out that I have an overactive adrenal gland inappropriately secreting hormones!

Imagine having a sore throat and, instead of going to the doctor, getting one of those sprays that numb the back of your throat. Feels good, but why do you have the sore throat? Is it viral, is it strep? If it's strep and it goes untreated, you can get rheumatic fever, it can worsen to become meningitis, and it can even cause an autoimmune disease in children called PANDAS! PCOS is a systemic metabolic condition (not a gynecological one) with systemic causes and affects. Putting a band-aid over my period problems would not have solved any of my other ones, and would have prevented me from learning about and addressing them before they caused more harmful effects (like infertility or endometrial cancer).

I just think it's a little barbaric when gynecological professionals prescribes this stuff instead of finding the root cause of health issues and treating them (ya know, their actual job!) Women's healthcare is so lazy and women deserve to have their health conditions properly diagnosed and treated. I don't want my body to artificially function, I want it to function properly on its own. I found a doctor that did the bloodwork and imaging, identified the sources of my PCOS (it wasn't my ovaries) and was able to prescribe me medications that treated the root cause of the issue. As a result, I am virtually symptom free, I have answers to the questions I have had for years about why my body has been behaving in certain ways, and I did it all while preserving my built-in health indicator (my period).

#TLDR I don't want my body to function artificially I want it to function properly #birth control #reproductive health

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Writing Psychotic Characters

Hi! I’ve seen a few of these writing things pop up recently (and in the past), but I haven’t seen any on psychotic characters—which, judging from the current state of portrayals of psychosis in media, is something I think many people* need. And as a psychotic person who complains about how badly psychosis tends to be represented in media, I thought I’d share a bit of information and suggestions!

A lot of this isn’t necessarily specifically writing advice but information about psychosis, how it presents, and how it affects daily life. This is partially purposeful—I feel that a large part of poor psychotic representation stems from a lack of understanding about psychosis, and while I’m not usually in an educating mood, context and understanding are crucial to posts like this. A lot of this also relates to writing psychosis in a modern-day setting, simply because that’s where bad psychotic representation tends to mostly occur (and it’s the only experience I’ve had, obviously), but please don’t shy away from applying this advice to psychotic characters in sci-fi/fantasy/historical fiction/etc. Psychosis is not a wholly modern phenomenon, nor would speculative fiction feel truly escapist without being able to see yourself reflected in it.

Please also note that I am not a medical professional nor an expert in psychology. I simply speak from my personal experiences, research, and what I’ve read of others’ experiences. I also do not speak for all psychotic people, and more than welcome any alternative perspectives to my own.

*These people, in all honesty, aren’t likely to be the ones willingly reading this. But there are people who are willing to learn, so here’s your opportunity.

(Warnings: Mentions of institutionalization/hospitalization, including forced institutionalization; ableism/saneism; and brief descriptions of delusions and hallucinations. Also, it’s a pretty long post!)

Up front, some terminology notes: “Unpsychotic” refers to people who are not psychotic. This includes other mentally ill and neurodivergent people. Please try to avoid terminology like “non-[identity],” as much of it is co-opted from “nonblack.”

Also, “psychotic” and “delusional” will not be, and should not be, used to refer to anything but respectively someone who experiences psychosis and someone who experiences delusions. Remove these words as insults and negative descriptors for anyone you dislike from your vocabulary.

In addition, I generally use adjectives rather than person-first language because that is the language I, and the seeming majority of other neurodivergent and mentally ill people, prefer. Others might describe themselves differently (as “people with psychosis,” for instance). Don’t assume either way—I’d generally suggest you say “psychotic person” first, and then correct yourself if the person in question prefers different terminology.

1) Psychosis is a symptom, not a disorder.

As a term, “psychosis” describes any number of symptoms that indicate a break with reality, such as delusions and hallucinations (I’ll go into more detail about this in a bit). It commonly occurs as part of several mental and neurological disorders, including but not limited to:

Schizophrenia

Schizophreniform disorder (same symptoms as schizophrenia, but for a shorter period of time than 6 months)

Schizoaffective disorder (combined symptoms of psychosis and a mood disorder, but not enough to completely fill the diagnostic criteria for either)

Bipolar disorder (typically as part of manic episodes, but it can also occur in unipolar depression and depressive episodes)

Personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder (for which transient paranoia under stress is part of the diagnostic criteria), paranoid personality disorder, and schizoid personality disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Dissociative disorders (though psychosis =/= dissociative identity disorder; if you want further information on the latter, which I do not have, please seek out another post!)

Psychosis can also occur with forms of epilepsy, sleep disorders, metabolic disorders, and autoimmune disorders. It tends to be a major part of neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. In addition, it can occur when not related to a chronic health condition; things like sleep deprivation and stress can induce temporary psychosis, as can drug use and medication.

This isn’t to say you necessarily need to define a disorder for a psychotic character, as some psychotic people (including myself) primarily just describe ourselves as “psychotic,” and some aren’t diagnosed with anything specific. However, if your psychotic character is a main/perspective character, I definitely recommend it. Chances are, someone with that disorder is reading/watching, and I’m sure they’d love to see a bit of direct representation. In general, you probably should at least have something in mind, because psychotic symptoms and severity/onset can differ greatly.

Some psychotic disorders’ diagnostic criteria explicitly exclude others (someone cannot be diagnosed with both schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder at the same time, for instance, though the latter can develop into the former), but comorbidity is possible—and often common—among certain disorders and other neurological/mental conditions. Rates vary, so definitely research this, but in short, it is very much possible for psychotic people to have multiple disorders, including disorders that don’t include psychotic symptoms. (Personally speaking: I’m autistic, ADHD, and OCD in addition to being psychotic, and I’m physically disabled as well.)

I’m not here to do all the research for you—if you want to know more about specific psychotic disorders, then by all means, look them up! Go beyond Wikipedia and Mayo Clinic articles, too. Talk to people who have them. Seek out blogs and YouTube channels run by people with them. Read books about psychosis by psychotic people**. Pay attention to how we describe ourselves and our disorders.

And if you want to write characters with those disorders, especially if you’re writing from their perspectives, then please for the love of God, hire a sensitivity reader. For authenticity, I would recommend seeking out someone with the same disorder, not just anyone psychotic.

**If you want a fiction recommendation: I don’t actually know if the author is schizophrenic like the main character, but I really enjoyed and related to The Drowning Girl by Caitlín R. Kiernan. Content warnings include, but might not be limited to—it’s been a while since I read it—unreality, self-harm, suicide, abuse, and mentions of transphobia. I haven’t personally read any autobiographies/memoirs/essays yet, so I don’t have any to offer, and quite a few that came up through a cursory search seemed only to focus on being an inspiration to neurotypical people or were from a perspective other than that of the psychotic person in question. If anyone (preferably psychotic people) has any more recommendations, fiction or nonfiction, let me know!

2) Not every psychotic person has the same symptoms.

As mentioned, psychosis consists of symptoms that involve separation with reality, which can present as positive or negative symptoms. Every person’s experiences with these are different, but some generalizations can be made. I definitely recommend reading studies and articles (especially directly by psychotic people) describing experiences and presentation!

I’ll start with positive symptoms, which refer to the presence of symptoms unpsychotic people don’t have, and can include hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thoughts, speech, and behavior.

You probably know what hallucinations are (perceptions of sensory information that is not really present), but you might not know the specifics. Types of hallucinations include:

Auditory (which tend to be the most common, and are probably the form everyone is most familiar with, primarily as “hearing voices”)

Visual

Olfactory

Tactile/haptic

Gustatory (taste)

Somatic

Some types with regards to bodily sensations get a little muddled from here, but some forms of hallucinations you might not have heard of include thermic (hot/cold), hygric (fluids), kinesthetic (bodily movements), and visceral (inner organs).

(Note: Hypnagogic/hypnopompic hallucinations, which occur when falling asleep or waking up, are not related to psychosis and can occur in anyone.)

As mentioned, there are some forms of hallucinations that are more common, but that is not to say that everyone has the same hallucinations. A lot of us have auditory and/or visual hallucinations, but not everyone does. Some have tactile, olfactory, or gustatory hallucinations instead of or in addition to more common forms (hi! Auditory hallucinations are pretty rare for me, but I constantly feel bugs/spiders crawling on me). If you write a psychotic character that experiences hallucinations, then you should definitely do further research on these types and manifestations of them.

You’re likely also familiar with delusions (a belief that contradicts reality), though again, you might not know the specifics. Delusions can be classified as bizarre (implausible, not shared or understood by peers of the same culture) or non-bizarre (false, but technically possible). They can relate to one’s mood or not.

Some people only experience delusions and no other significant psychotic symptoms (this occurs in delusional disorder). Delusions differ between people and tend to be heavily influenced by environment, but there are some common themes, such as:

Persecution

Guilt, punishment, or sin

Mind reading

Thought insertion

Jealousy

Control

Reference (coincidences having meaning)

Grandeur

Certain types of delusions are more common in certain cultures/backgrounds or certain disorders. I can’t really go into details about specific delusions, because I try not to read many examples (for a reason I’m about to mention), but if you plan on writing a character who experiences delusions, I definitely recommend heavily researching delusions and how it feels to experience them.

I would like to note: I’m not sure how common it is, but I’ve noticed that I personally have a tendency to pick up delusions that I see other psychotic people talking about having. Just kind of, like, an “oh shit what if” feeling creeps up on me, and before I know it, that delusion has wormed its way into my life. Just in case you want some idea of how psychotic people can interact amongst ourselves!

Another quick note: Delusions, by definition, are untrue beliefs; this does not mean that anyone who has ever been delusional is inherently untrustworthy.

Disorganization of thoughts/speech and behavior is more self-explanatory. Problems with thinking and speaking tend to be one of the most common psychotic symptoms, sometimes considered even more so than delusions and hallucinations. There are a lot of ways thought processes can be disrupted, and I honestly think it would be kind of difficult to portray this if you haven’t experienced it, but some common manifestations are:

Derailment

Tangents (which you might notice me doing sometimes in this very post)

Getting distracted mid-sentence/thought

Incoherence/“word salad”

Thought blocking (sudden stops in thoughts/speech)

Repetition of words/phrases

Pressured speech (rapid, urgent speech)

Use of invented words

Poverty of speech/content of speech

(Note that thought/speech disturbances aren’t necessarily exclusive to psychotic disorders. They tend to be common in ADHD and autism as well, though symptoms can be more severe when they occur in, for example, schizophrenia.)

Behavioral abnormalities can include catatonia, which presents in a number of ways, such as mutism, echolalia, agitation, stupor, catalepsy, posturing, and more. Episodes of catatonia last for hours and sometimes longer, which usually requires hospitalization and/or medication. This tends to overlap heavily with symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, which can be comorbid with conditions like schizophrenia.

Negative symptoms, on the other hand, refer to the absence of certain experiences. It can include flat affect (lack of or limited emotional reactions), generally altered emotional responses, a decrease in speech, and low motivation. Most of these speak for themselves, and I’m not honestly sure how to describe them to someone who’s never experienced them in a way that isn’t very metaphorical and therefore kind of unhelpful. If any other psychotic people have suggestions, feel free to add on/message me!

Not every psychotic disorder involves or requires both positive and negative symptoms (to my knowledge, manic episodes of bipolar disorder mostly only include positive symptoms), but many psychotic people experience both. And, as expressed multiple times—and I really can’t stress it enough—every person’s experience with psychosis is different.

If you interview two psychotic people at random, chances are they aren’t going to have the same combination of symptoms. Chances are they won’t even have the same disorder. Therefore, if you write multiple psychotic characters, they shouldn’t be identical in terms of personality or psychosis.

There are also some qualities of psychotic disorders that may not necessarily be diagnostic criteria but are prominent in people with these conditions. These also vary between disorders, but cognitive impairments and similar traits are fairly common.

3) In a similar vein, daily experiences can vary greatly. Psychosis can be a major part of psychotic people’s lives, but it doesn’t always affect daily life.

For some people, psychosis occurs in episodes, not 24/7; you may have heard the term “psychotic break,” which tends to refer to a first episode of psychosis. This is especially true of disorders where psychotic symptoms occur under stress or during mood episodes.

For other people, psychosis is a near-constant. It can wax and wane, but it never completely goes away. These people might be more likely to invest in medication or long-term therapy and other treatment methods.

Psychosis’s impact on everyday life can also be affected by insight (how well the person can tell they’re having psychotic symptoms). There’s not a ton of accessible research—or research at all—into insight and how it affects psychotic people, and I’m not a big fan of describing people as having high/low insight because I think it has the potential to be used like functioning labels (which, for the record, are bad; plenty of other autistic people have written at length about this), but just something to keep in mind. It’s a sliding scale; at different points in time, the same person might have limited or significant awareness of their symptoms. Both greater and poorer insight have been linked to decreased quality of life, so neither one is really a positive.

Just something to be aware of: Yes, sometimes we do realize how “crazy” we seem. Yes, sometimes we don’t. No, it doesn’t really make things any better to know that what we’re seeing/thinking/etc isn’t real. No, people with low insight shouldn’t be blamed or mocked for this.

As such, the diagnostic process can vary greatly. Psychotic people aware of their symptoms or how their lives are being impacted may directly ask for a diagnosis or seek out information on their own. Other times, family or friends might notice symptoms and bring them up to a mental health professional, or someone might be forcibly institutionalized and diagnosed that way.

My professional diagnostic processes have been pretty boring: Over time, I just gradually brought up different diagnoses I thought might fit me to my therapist, whom I started seeing for anxiety (which I no longer strongly identify with, on account of my anxiety mostly stemming from me being autistic, OCD, and psychotic). I filled out checklists and talked about my symptoms. We moved on with the treatment processes I was already undergoing and incorporated more coping mechanisms and stuff like that into therapy sessions. Hardly the tearful scenes of denial you’re used to seeing or reading about.

Other people might have very different experiences, or very similar ones! It all depends! I generally don’t really like reading scenes of people being diagnosed (it’s just exposition and maybe some realization on the PoV character’s part, but it’s usually somewhat inaccurate in that regard), so you can probably steer away from that sort of thing, but you might find it useful to note how your character was identified somewhere? I don’t really have any strong opinions on this.

I’d also like to note: Everything I publicly speak about having, I’ve discussed in a professional therapy setting, just because of my personal complexes. However, I do fully support self-diagnosis. Bigotry and money are huge obstacles against getting professional diagnoses, and if someone identifies with a certain disorder and seeks out treatment mechanisms for it, there’s no real harm being done. If someone is genuinely struggling and they benefit from coping mechanisms intended for a disorder they might not have, then I think that’s better than if they shied away because they weren’t professionally diagnosed with it, and therefore didn’t get help they needed. With proper research, self-diagnosis is fully ethical and reasonable.

I do not want to debate this, and any attempts to force me into a discussion about professional versus self-diagnosis will be ignored.

Anyway! I can’t really identify any specific daily experiences with psychosis you might want to include, because as mentioned, everyone has different symptoms and ways they cope with them.

Some psychotic people might not experience symptoms outside of an episode, which can be brought on by any number of things; some might experience symptoms only under general stress; some might have consistent symptoms. The content of hallucinations and delusions can also shift over time.

Psychosis can also affect anyone—there are certain demographics certain disorders are more likely to occur in, but this could just as easily be due to biases in diagnostic criteria or professionals themselves as it could be due to an actual statistical correlation. If you want to figure out how a psychotic character behaves on a day-to-day basis, then you’re better off shaping who they are as a person beyond their psychosis first, then incorporating their psychosis into things.

(A note about this: I consider my psychosis a major part of me, and I firmly believe that I would be a very different person without it; that’s why I refer to myself as a “psychotic person” rather than “a person with psychosis.” However, there is a difference between that and unpsychotic people making psychotic characters’ only trait their psychosis.)

4) Treatment for psychosis differs from person to person. The same things don’t work for everyone.

Some people are on antipsychotics; others aren’t. Medication is a personal choice and not a necessity—no one should be judged either for being on medication or for not being on medication. There are many reasons behind either option. Please do not ask psychotic people about their medication/lack thereof unprompted.

If you want to depict a psychotic character on medication, then research different forms of antipsychotics and how they affect psychotic people. I’ve never been on medication and don’t really plan to be (though if I ever do, I’m definitely taking a note from Phasmophobia’s book and calling them “Sanity Pills.” Just to clarify, I don’t want unpsychotic people repeating this joke, but if you want some insight on how some of us regard our health…), so you’re better off looking elsewhere for this sort of information!

I’m not going to get into my personal opinions on institutionalization and the psychiatry industry in general now, but institutionalization is, while common, also not necessary, and many psychotic people—and mentally ill and neurodivergent people in general—have faced harm and trauma due to institutionalization. Again, I can’t offer direct personal experience, but I recommend steering clear of plotlines directly related to psychiatric hospitals.

I would also like to emphasis the word treatment. Psychosis has no cure. It is possible for psychosis to only last a single episode (whether because it’s only due to stress/another outside factor or because it is treated early), or for symptoms to be greatly reduced over time and with treatment, but for the most part, psychotic people are psychotic for life.

However, with proper support networks and coping skills, many psychotic people are able to lead (quote unquote) “normal” lives. What coping mechanisms work for what people differs, but some psychosis-specific coping mechanisms might be:

Taping webcams for delusions of persecution/surveillance (which is honestly also just something everyone should do with webcams that aren’t in use)

Covering/closing windows for similar reasons

Using phone cameras/audio recordings to distinguish visual and auditory hallucinations from reality (most of the time, a hallucination won’t show up on camera, though it’s possible for people to hallucinate something on a camera screen too)

Similarly, removing glasses/contact lenses to check a visual hallucination

Asking people you trust (because of stigma and delusions, this might not be a long list) to check for symptoms of an oncoming episode

Avoiding possible triggers for psychosis (for example, I don’t engage with horror media often because a lot of it -- both psychological horror and slasher-type things -- can trigger delusions and hallucinations)

I’d also like to mention that treatment isn’t a clean, one-way process; especially with certain disorders, it’s normal to go up and down over time. I’d honestly be really uncomfortable with a psychotic character whose symptoms don’t affect their life whatsoever. There are ways you can write how psychosis affects someone that are… weird, which I’ll touch on, but overall, I think it’s better to actually depict a psychotic person whose symptoms have a clear impact on their life (even if that impact is, say, they’re on medication that negates some of their symptoms).

Just to reiterate: I am not a medical professional and cannot offer real-life advice regarding treatment, especially medication. Please do not ask me too detailed questions regarding this.

5) There are a lot of stereotypes and stigma surrounding psychosis.

The way psychosis is perceived both by general society and the field of psychology has changed a lot over the years, but even now, it still remains highly stigmatized and misunderstood. Wall of text incoming, but it’s important stuff.

Typical media portrayal of psychosis tends to fall into specific categories: The scary, violent psychotic person, or the psychotic person who is so crazy you can’t help but laugh. There are other bad depictions, but these are generally the ways I see psychotic people regarded and represented the most, so I want to address them directly.

Let’s talk about psychosis in horror first. Psychosis is often stereotyped as making people aggressive and violent. You’ve all seen the “psychotic killer” trope and depictions of people who are made violent and evil by their psychosis, even if it’s not explicitly named as the case. You’ve all seen “psychotic” used as a negative adjective, used synonymously to murderous, evil, harmful, violent, manipulative, etc—maybe you’ve even used it that way in the past. There’s no denying that the way society regards psychotic people is overwhelmingly negative, and that leaks into media.

If you are considering giving a violent, irredeemable antagonist psychosis, consider this: Don’t. More or less every psychotic person hates this trope. It’s inaccurate and, needless to say, rooted in ableism.

There are racialized aspects to this as well. People of color, especially Black and Latine people, are already stereotyped as being aggressive, violent, and scary; there’s also a history of overdiagnosis (and often misdiagnosis) of schizophrenia in Black people, especially civil rights activists. White and white-passing people will only be singled out if someone notices us exhibiting psychotic symptoms, but Black and brown people are already under scrutiny. Be extra cautious about how you write psychotic characters of color.

I’m not saying you can never give a psychotic person, say, a temper; in some cases, it might even make sense. Spells of uncontrollable anger are part of the diagnostic criteria for BPD, for example, and irritability is a common trait of manic episodes. Some delusions and hallucinations can affect aggression (emphasis on can—it would be inaccurate to imply that this is always the case. Once again, each person has a different experience with their psychotic symptoms).

But when the only psychotic or psychotic-coded characters you write are angry and violent, even when the situation doesn’t call for it, then there’s a problem. When you want to write a schizophrenic character, but only in a situation where they’re going on a killing spree, there’s a problem.

Studies have shown that no substantial link exists between psychosis and violence. There is a small association, but I think it would be reasonable to say this is partially because of the stigma surrounding psychosis and various other overlapping factors; no violence or crime exists in a vacuum. In addition, though I can’t find any exact statistics on this, psychotic people are susceptible to being victims of violence (likely because of this very stereotype).

On this note, don’t use mental hospitals as a setting for horror, especially if you plan on depicting the mentally ill patients there as antagonistic and unhinged. As mentioned earlier, institutionalization is a huge trigger for many psychotic people. True, psychiatric hospitals have definitely served as a source of trauma and pain for many in the past, but mentally ill and neurodivergent people have been (and are) the victims in those situations.

Also, don’t do the “what if it was all a delusion” thing. I know this is most common in ~edgy~ theories about children’s series, but… yikes.

In the same vein that you should avoid depictions of psychotic people that are ripped straight from a bad horror movie, don’t push it too far into comedy either. You’ve heard “psych ward” jokes, you’ve seen “I put the hot in psychotic” jokes (a supposedly humorous instance of that psychotic as a negative descriptor thing), you’ve heard people say “I have anxiety/depression, but I’m not crazy!”

Even other mentally ill and neurodivergent people constantly throw us under the bus, as can be seen in that last one. We’re the butt of plenty of jokes—we see things that aren’t there, we talk to ourselves, we believe things that are just so wacky you can’t believe anyone would think that way. (Even when we don’t.)

If you have to write another character laughing at a psychotic character for their symptoms, then have it swiftly criticized in the text, and try not to imply the reader should find psychosis funny either. Treat psychotic characters’ symptoms with sympathy and understanding, not ridicule.

Psychotic people literally cannot help our delusions/hallucinations/other symptoms. If something we think/say seems “crazy” to you, chances are it does to us as well.

(We’re talking about portraying psychosis in fiction, but this applies to real-life treatment of psychotic people, too!)

Also, I’d like to note—all of this is about the way unpsychotic people view psychotic people. If you see a psychotic person laughing at themself or viewing their symptoms as scary, then that is not an invitation for you to laugh along or go beyond symptoms and think the person is scary for being psychotic. That’s the thing about gallows humor; you have to be the one on the gallows.

Moving on! In romance, there is often a presumption that love can cure psychosis. This is false. No matter how much you love (whether romantically or platonically) and want to help a psychotic person, that alone will not “heal” their psychosis. Please do not depict a psychotic person having to be cured to be happy or in love. It doesn’t work that way.

This doesn’t mean you should stray away from romance in general—I personally would definitely like to see more portrayals of psychotic people being loved and supported, especially in romantic relationships. I’d prefer it not be in spite of their psychosis, either; it would be weird if someone loved a person because of their psychosis, but I don’t think you can really love someone whom you disregard such a large part of either.

Point-blank: Psychotic people are worthy of love and affection, and I think this should show in media as well.

In relation to relationships, I’d also strongly advise steering away from writing family members and friends who see someone’s psychosis as harder on them than for the psychotic person, unless you want to explicitly disavow this behavior. Sure, it probably is difficult for other people to witness my psychotic symptoms. But it’s harder for me to have them.

I’m not sure if this is a widely-held belief, but some people also seem to think psychosis is less common than it is. Psychotic people are all around you, and if you read that as a threat or anything like that, you might need to do some self-evaluating. We exist, online and in person, and we can see and read and hear the things you say about us!

Specifically: By the NIMH’s statistics, roughly 3% of people (3 out of every 100) in the United States will experience psychosis at some point in their lives. Around 100,000 people experience their first episode a year.

This also means that it’s possible unpsychotic people reading this will end up developing a form of psychosis at some point in your life as well. Yes, even without a genetic basis; yes, even as a full-grown adult (see how common psychosis is in neurodegenerative disorders). Now this one is intended as a threat (/hj).

Also, you can’t always tell who is psychotic and who is not. I imagine there are a lot of people who wouldn’t know I’m psychotic without me explicitly saying so. Set aside any notions you might have of being able to identify psychotic people, because they will definitely influence how you might go into writing a psychotic character, and they will definitely end up pissing off a psychotic person in your life. Because… you probably know at least one!

People often regard psychosis as a worst-case scenario—which, again, is something that occurs even by people and in works that uplift mental health in general (something I’ve mentioned before is The Bright Sessions, in which a telepath is misdiagnosed as schizophrenic and has an “I’m not crazy!” outburst). I’ve talked about treatment already, but I just thought I’d say this: Psychosis is not a death sentence nor a “fate worse than death.” It may be difficult for unpsychotic people to understand and handle; it is harder to live with. But being psychotic is not an inherently bad thing, and psychotic people should not be expected to act like our lives are constantly awful and hopeless on account of stigma.

I think that’s all I have to say, so thank you so much for reading, especially if you’re not psychotic! I hope you’ve learned something from this, and once again, fellow psychotic people are more than welcome to add on more information if they’re willing.

#sparrow.txt #pseriouslypsychotic #actuallypsychotic #writeblr #writing advice #writing tips

[darkobssessions]

Coping Tips for Autistic Women

I am compiling a list of resources for aspie women along with tips to manage symptoms and navigate the world. Regretably, most of my personal experience comes from living undiagnosed and unaware about this for the last 27 years. There was a giant elephant in the room with everything, and I have only recently worked it out. This means that most of my habits prior to this point were ones attempting to cope with a giant unknown, the limits of which were unclear. But they more or less worked, because, as I am realising, there’s always been something they are attempting to address.

With other diagnoses and ways I attempted to explain and understand my difficulties, there were finite causes and treatments. I should have been improving if I tried x, y, or z. And I did improve my symptoms in many ways, but there was something missing from the picture. That is that autism is my personality, my state of being, how I process and view the world. And no tool, medication, process or treatment was ever going to change who I really was. Being misdiagnosed (or being missed and failing to receive the autism diagnosis) means that I have been trying to correct something that you cant ‘correct’, and shaming myself for something fundamentally me.

Some of the tips I learned over time, from how I am as a person, without the framework of reference of neurodivergence or autism:

Sensory:

My sensitivity has always been a big waving flag. I felt and saw things others didn’t. I felt more deeply. I sensed the microeffects and changes in everything. I responded harder and faster to any chemical, environmental shift, any positive or negative event, As we all do on the spectrum, we attempt to navigate our sensory environment. And we come up with coping mechanisms, good or bad, before or after we realise we are on the spectrum. For me this was a strong aversion to the things that upset me, that disturbed my senses. It was an orienting of myself in a way to avoid the disturbances, going inwards, withdrawing and even shutting down. I learned that I could not and did not want to handle crowds, loud places, supermarkets. I lived in a giant simulation attempting to minimise and avoid as much as possible the things that hurt. I learned that I was extremely sensitive, no one else seemed to be, and I just had to manage it. Since discovering autism in the last weeks, I am able to embrace the fact that sensory overload is a thing, and I really do feel pain in my body when things are too much and too loud, and just wearing earplugs has mitigated so much of this. I was gas lighting myself before about feeling a certain way because there was no explanation, that I was aware of anyway.

Physical:

I have had so many problems over the years, since I was a young girl. I used to get food poisoning symptoms really easily. I had hidden allergies. I remember a lot of my childhood spent doubled up with stomach pains, or having a fever. My family didn’t know any better and fed me and treated me as they did every other member. I was not the same, I did not feel the same, but I took it all in. By the time I was in my early teen years, I had cemented my aversion to certain foods, taken the only control I had at the time against an encroaching and controlling mother and turned it into anorexia. I avoided things I didn’t like, again, and set up a system of control that made more sense than the gaping wounds and confusion within me. Starvation triggered bulimia. And a viscous cycle of malnourishment and dysregulation unfolded. I didn’t learn until many, many years later that my system was so sensitive and damaged that if I tried to go back to how I used to eat as a child, I would get terrible symptoms. So my coping tips as I have healed from the eating disorders and become more aware is to figure out what the triggers are, what hurts, and to avoid it. This along with adding in nutrient dense foods and working on the deficiencies has done wonders for me. I’ve done tremendous work on my autoimmune conditions, gut problems, sensitivities and inflammation levels and the difference is like night and day. That I can induce psychotic symptoms by deviating or introducing foods I am intolerant to is no joke. The tip I can share is elimination diets truly do work, the keto diet is recommended, and eating the carnivorous way saved my life. My eating disorders for almost 15 years INCLUDING the 7.5 years I was a vegan, mostly high raw and fruitarian depleted my nutrients so badly that every symptom was enhanced 100% and I was eating pretty much ONLY food I was actually intolerant to. Ahem, plants, I’m talking to you. The peace I feel, the nourishment and rest on a nervous system level having eliminated them is unreal.

Social:

I have always known I was different, in a deep, visceral way. How the adults in my life answered questions was inadequate. I saw through people and things. I was far too intense and serious. I learned to watch and observe humans and pick up cues so as to attempt to fit in. I spent the majority of my life masking, something I am only now finding out about and unraveling. I kept notes on the human experience, and saved colours, sounds, feelings, because I felt like I couldn’t communicate the truth of myself otherwise. Over the course of my life there have been inexplicable (until now) events. Lost friendships and relationships, strings of broken promises, people not acting on what they say, confusions and miscommunications, and many dangerous situations and predatory bonds. I made what sense I could of it from whatever lens I could find. It was the trauma, it was my soul contract, it was what I deserved, it was being targeted- all close, but not quite within the realm of being so naive, open and fundamentally different as you are on the spectrum. I just always assumed everybody was like me. I had to learn the very extremely hard way that not everyone felt and thought in the same way, nor had good intentions. I still struggle with the fact that humans don’t tell the truth. It is of no relevance whether they secretly know it. Most people are more comfortable with illusions. I always knew this, but the diagnosis gives me a lot more peace around it. It’s allowing me to accept the fact that if I look around the majority of the people I see are not walking around processing and over-analysing everything, feeling sounds, decoding patterns and obsessed with hacking the code of reality. Less pressure that way, and more in the way of what can be viewed as natural interaction on my part. I will solve the mystery of the universe out loud otherwise, and get the blank looks and the discomfort. I have found my people, a tribe of likeminded individuals, I have gathered friends over the years that didn’t run from my weirdness. But I am mostly content to be on my own, knowing that I can only use what is around me to try to convey how I feel and who I really am. And that will probably be a book, a movie or a work of art, much better than a 2pm rendezvous when I can’t stop talking about the hidden signs.

Emotional:

With the intensity of my emotions I have developed borderline personality disorder as a means to cope with being autistic and not knowing. I have been diagnosed with both that and bipolar because I have intense stints of emotions. They come and go in waves, lasting hours, lasting days and weeks. I consider it to be an energy management system to cope with the demands and stressors of modern day living. Creatives always withdraw and hibernate, and come out with new insights and art to share. The way that I feel and view the world is special. It’s at the basis of my writing, what I choose to engage with and how. My emotions make me who I am. I feel intensely, I share passionately about how I feel. I snap, I break, I shutdown, I come out again and I am a bright, shooting star. There is an excited little animal that lives within me and it is the strongest most passionate thing known to man. I thought that my negative experiences or trauma killed it, but this is before I knew it IS me and cannot die. So I have stopped trying to cram these emotions in or explain them. Stopped trying to attribute them to whatever script people were following when they dealt with me. Throwing me into the depressive, anxious, panic stricken, eating disordered basket case category. The missing piece now makes so much sense. The ways I responded to being autistic were coping mechanisms, such as developing a personality disorder, to deal with the pressure. My psyche splintered under the weight. My tip here is in embracing your inner life and world, embracing that you are different, so that all of the mental and emotional acrobatics needed to attempt to explain the issues or fit in can be put to rest.

Spiritual:

Being different and feeling differently means I naturally saw and expressed things in quite a strange way. I was convinced of a secret world to reality, behind reality, living on behind a paper shell, so to speak, that would rip if only I could reach out and tear it aside. That conviction was rewarded as year after year my awareness grew, my gifts multiplied, and the experiences I had revealed to me the hidden hand of god. There was very much design to the universe, a pattern, weaving through all things. And i was a part of it, not some discarded afterthought or simple byproduct that had no place. In the early years, I kept my convictions to myself, nursed them with experience. I died a thousand deaths in dark nights of the soul, crashing against the turf of my ignorance. I broke open, and everything I had been so sure of as a child was revealed to me again and again. I was convinced I had a purpose, I could feel the deep tides of human emotion and motion, could feel into the genetic sequence that had birthed me. I felt like an alien, but that slowly over time the map of my operation was being revealed to me. This is what it feels like so many years later to stand here and find out about being autistic and realise that how I felt in my soul all these years was real, and that I can begin to truly fulfill this mission now, to share my experience in words I know others will understand because they feel the same way too. It was the challenges that I never understood, while the gifts were the reason to stay alive. My message to myself and others now is that there is a point, a reason to persevere and understand yourself more. The suffering reveals so much of the true state of things, so that we can protect our tender hearts and build new things that honour who we really are, our souls. 

Resources, movies, literature to follow. I just wanted to share something of a summary now of my realisations since coming home to myself.

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[deadmomjokes]

Hey, anyone remember back in, like, 2017/18 how I was tentatively diagnosed with fibromyalgia because of severe debilitating pain and fatigue, among other symptoms? Didn’t trust that doctor because she really just threw the term out there as an excuse to not do any testing. She threw some pills at me, refusing to refer me to a specialist because I wasn’t showing conclusive symptoms (like, that’s a reason they have specialists, to figure out the weird cases!). I quit taking those pills after several days of terrible side effects, and finding out that the pills interact with the medicine I was already taking and could have killed me.

Needless to say, I had good reason not to trust her, so I considered myself as not officially having a diagnosis because that lady was TERRIBLE.

Things got better because ???  but got worse again after having a baby (not a big shocker there). My new PCP is, like, the best doctor on the planet, and referred me to a rheumatologist asap. Unfortunately, the rheumatologist was... less than helpful. He basically told me to just exercise and lose weight, despite those being the very things I specifically told him I was having trouble doing. Beyond that oh-so-helpful advice, he shoulder shrugged me because my blood work showed no autoimmune or rheumatoid issues, and the one set of x-rays he did on my knees (only knees cuz ???) didn’t show physical damage.

Thanks, my guy. Such a good use of everyone’s time and money.

Anyway, my PCP made the professional stank face at rheumatologist and went to work on the fatigue side of things in the meantime. Tweaked meds. Ordered a sleep study-- normal. Loads of blood work-- hey, low Vitamin D and iron storage! Did 3 months pills to correct those, and just went back for a follow up.

Iron is... still low? and the vitamin D is on the super low end of “acceptable.”

But the big thing is, guess who’s back?

My old nemesis, working-diagnosis of fibromyalgia!

Doc says that given my chronically low vitamin D, my persistent fatigue, and pain without autoimmune disease or apparent joint damage (she’s still salty he only x-rayed the knees, but can’t justify full body x-rays to the insurance’s satisfaction), as well as persistent depression/anxiety that are only marginally responsive to medication, and severe brain fog/cognitive slowing, fibromyalgia is a possibility. She did the pain points test, and, uh, yeah. Basically all of them. One of them going so far as to trigger a lasting spasmodic back ache that I’m still fighting over 24 hours later.

So new antidepressant for me, but one in the same category that’s good for treating fibro, too. We’re moving forward under the assumption that fibro is a possibility. Also continuing vitamin D and iron. (Fun fact, my doctor says that her other patients with fibro seem to use vitamin D faster? more poorly? than other people, and almost all of them need heavy supplementation during the winter. She also said they tend to be more sensitive to lower levels, so we’re aiming for me to get to the high end of normal and see if that helps.)

I just find it hilarious that two doctors arrived at the same conclusion for totally different and opposite reasons.

“I can’t be bothered to do my due diligence, so I’m going to throw around a condition I clearly don’t understand and not tell you anything about it or managing it or what to look out for. Take your dx and go away.”

vs

“I went through the process of eliminating everything else first, listened empathetically, did everything bureaucracy would allow, and I think this condition fits your symptoms. Let’s operate under that theory while not risking your health, and here’s loads of info about it and things that tend to help. In the meantime, let’s see if we can trick your insurance into paying for these other tests just to be sure it’s not something else.”

Gotta love that chronic illness life, am I right?

#i trust this doctor #we picked our insurance just so we could have her as our pcp #she's the best and if she says i have fibro #i will accept it from her #because she's been sleuthing on these particular health shenanigans #for over a year #she's amazing #so i guess i have fibro now? still?

[knewhealth]

A Guide to Gluten: Does Everybody Need To Go Gluten-Free?

A Guide to Gluten: Does Everybody Need To Go Gluten-Free?

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Gluten-free foods have recently become quite popular. Nowadays, you’ll find gluten-free breads, pastries, candies, and more at your local grocery store. Because of this you might be wondering whether gluten is good or bad for you.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this: gluten can harm some people, but it seems to be totally fine for others.

In the health and wellness world, many influencers and companies claim that cutting out gluten will give you more energy, help you lose weight, and lift your mood. But in truth, your ideal diet depends on your body’s unique biology, which means that dietary requirements differ from one person to the next.

Here’s what you need to know about gluten, gluten intolerance, and celiac disease.

What is gluten?

Gluten refers to a group of proteins (prolamins) found in wheat, barley, and rye. These prolamins give these ingredients a glue-like consistency when mixed with water. This is why wheat flour is ideal for baking. It also helps bread rise and increases the shelf-life of baked goods and baking ingredients.

Gluten can be found in breads, pastas, and baked goods, but it can also be found in pre-made foods like soups and stews. Flour is often added to sweet treats and pre-made foods as a thickening agent, and added gluten can be used to improve the shelf-life of certain foods.

Gluten can also found in:

Brewer’s yeast

Malt

Beer

Certain candies

Certain chocolate drink mixes

Certain cereals and granolas

Sauces and dressings

Some meat substitutes

Gluten can also be found in places you wouldn’t expect, like in certain multivitamins and dietary supplements.

How does gluten harm the body?

As mentioned, gluten is an umbrella term that includes a number of different proteins. While some people can digest those proteins adequately, others can’t.

Proteins are typically broken down by the protease enzymes in your digestive tract. However, gluten proteins are resistant to these enzymes. These gluten proteins can cross over through the tissue in your digestive tract and into the rest of your body.

Your body’s immune system might attempt to fight these proteins. For some people, this immune response might make them sick. Those who have celiac disease – an autoimmune disease – could get severely sick if they eat gluten.

What is gluten intolerance?

“Gluten intolerance” is a broad term that refers to three health conditions: celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergies.

While the symptoms differ from one condition to the next, they all generally cause you to feel ill after you consume gluten.

What is celiac disease?

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that involves the inflammation of your small intestine.

When someone with celiac disease consumes gluten, their small intestine will be damaged. This can make it difficult for their body to absorb nutrients, which can lead to weight loss, diarrhea, and pain. People with celiac disease might also have anemia, osteoporosis, and skin diseases.

About 1 percent of the world’s population has celiac disease, although it’s far more common in certain countries, like Finland, Mexico, and some northern African regions. Research shows that, in these areas, celiac disease can affect about 2 to 5 percent of the population.

Celiac disease is usually diagnosed by intestinal biopsy. It could also be diagnosed by blood testing for antibodies. There is no way to treat celiac disease other than avoiding gluten entirely.

What is non-celiac gluten sensitivity?

Some people who don’t seem to have celiac disease or wheat allergies find that they have a negative reaction to eating gluten. This is called non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS).

If you have NCGS, you might find that gluten causes you to have symptoms like intestinal pain and diarrhea as well as fatigue, joint pain, and headaches.

To be diagnosed with NCGS, your doctor will first rule out a wheat allergy and celiac disease.

What is a wheat allergy?

Wheat allergies and celiac disease are often confused. They are two different conditions, and it’s possible to have both at the same time.

These allergies are particularly common in children, who might outgrow it. However, many adults have wheat allergies too. They might have uncomfortable symptoms when they eat or inhale wheat.

The symptoms of wheat allergies can include:

Nausea and vomiting

Nasal congestion

Hives or rashes on skin

Bloating

Anaphylaxis (a potentially fatal allergic reaction that causes difficulty breathing)

Symptoms vary from person to person. For some, it might look like mild nausea and a stuffy nose. In others, wheat exposure can be fatal.

To diagnose a wheat allergy, an allergist will usually test your blood or do a skin-prick test.

Autoimmune disorders and gluten

Celiac disease is one kind of autoimmune disease. Other common autoimmune diseases include:

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which causes hypothyroidism

Psoriasis, a painful skin condition

Rheumatoid arthritis, where your joints become swollen and stiff

Lupus, which can affect the whole body

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), not to be confused with IBS

Type 1 diabetes

Multiple sclerosis

If you have an autoimmune disease of any kind, including those not listed here, your doctor might advise you to avoid gluten. Gluten seems to worsen the symptoms of autoimmune diseases, according to research. This might be because people with celiac disease are likely to have other autoimmune disorders. Some studies have found that people with autoimmune diseases benefit from a gluten-free diet.

So, if you have an autoimmune disease, you might want to eliminate gluten from your diet. Monitor your symptoms and see if they improve. As always, it’s wise to seek your doctor’s advice before making a major change in your diet.

Should everybody cut out gluten?

If you don’t have one of the above conditions, should you avoid gluten? That’s not 100% clear. Although some people claim that everybody should cut out gluten, there’s no evidence that shows it will benefit people without those conditions.

However, many people who don’t seem to have gluten intolerance feel better after they start avoiding gluten. This might not be because of gluten itself, but because of other factors. For example, going gluten-free might lead you to cut down on high-carbohydrate foods and processed foods. Eating these foods in excess can make you feel ill.

If you suspect you have gluten intolerance, you might find it helpful to temporarily cut out gluten and monitor how you feel. You can keep a notebook where you write down what you eat and what your symptoms are like.

How do I cut out gluten?

When you think about it, gluten is nearly everywhere. It’s in obvious places, like breads and pastas, but also in sauces, certain chocolate drinks, and candies.

Fortunately, since more people are aware of gluten sensitivities nowadays, it’s now easier to find gluten-free foods than ever. Gluten-free foods are often labeled as such. Remember that wheat-free is not the same as gluten-free – a wheat-free food can still contain gluten.

It’s important to read the labels of everything you eat. Read the ingredients list and avoid foods that contain:

Wheat

Barley

Rye

Malt

Oats (unless gluten-free oats)

Brewer’s yeast

Check the allergens list for gluten and any of the above ingredients.

Although many people confuse gluten with all grains, some grains don’t contain gluten. This includes corn, quinoa, teff, certain rices, sorghum, and millet. Gluten-free grains are often used to make gluten-free versions of bread, crackers, pastas, and more.

Thankfully, it’s now a little easier to find gluten-free alternatives to your favorite foods. Gluten-free oats, breads, and pastas are now far more common. You might even find gluten-free cakes, beers, and cookies that taste just as good as your favorite treats. Some bakeries and cafes are specifically gluten-free.

Eating out?

One of the most difficult aspects of having a gluten-free diet is navigating restaurants and pre-made food. Flour is often used as a thickening agent, for example. Even if a meal doesn’t contain any gluten itself, it might have come into contact with gluten during the preparation process. For some people, this alone can trigger an immune response.

Opt for gluten-free meal services, premade foods, and restaurants. Depending on your sensitivity level, you might get away with choosing a gluten-free option in a restaurant that uses gluten in other meals. Don’t be afraid to enquire with a company or business about whether or not they use gluten.

The Celiac Disease Foundation has helpful resources on eliminating gluten. They have lists of foods to avoid as well as meal plans, recipes, and tip sheets for gluten-free living. Although eliminating gluten can be difficult, it’s possible to still enjoy a variety of tasty, nutritious food.

Getting diagnosed with gluten intolerance

If you suspect that you’re gluten intolerant, you’ll probably want an official diagnosis.

Your first port-of-call is to go to your GP. They might order blood tests, or they will refer you to a dietician and/or allergist. Some people might struggle to get a diagnosis straight away, and they might have to see a few specialists to get to the bottom of their symptoms.

Gluten intolerance is often diagnosed by a blood test, skin-prick test, or biopsy. But as mentioned, your doctor or dietitian might also suggest you simply eliminate gluten from your diet and monitor your symptoms.

How we can help

Food allergy tests are the best way to figure out whether you have a food intolerance of any kind. However, they’re often extremely expensive. In a country where medical expenses are unaffordable for many, a great number of people might be sensitive to gluten without knowing it.

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Peptides are found throughout your body and are needed for good health. However, when your body cannot produce sufficient amounts of peptides, you will start experiencing various disorders. These disorders include depression, osteoporosis, arthritis, migraine headaches, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and muscle spasms. If you take excess amounts of peptides, then you can also cause adverse effects such as anxiety, irritability, gastrointestinal problems, urinary disorders, lack of sexual desire, and changes in moods to name a few.

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When researchers began investigating the benefits of peptides, they discovered that they could help people suffering from a host of conditions, from depression to arthritis to diabetes to psoriasis. Peptides were then used to treat inflammatory diseases, such as septic arthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Scientists now know that peptides can play an important role in the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of inflammatory diseases. They have even discovered that some peptides can inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells.

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In recent years, some new peptide therapy has developed which combines different types of peptides for more effective therapy of a variety of health problems. A few of these new peptide therapy products include Type II collagen and Elastin, which are derived from animal sources. Other types of peptides have already undergone trial-and-error to show promise as effective treatments for a number of conditions and diseases.

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Peptides are used extensively in the treatment of a number of diseases and conditions. They have been found to have some great effects on various age related diseases like diabetes and atherosclerosis. In addition to this, they can also improve the immune system and can prevent cancer. Peptides can be used for weight loss purposes and to maintain health in old age. They are also being studied for their ability to slow down the aging process.

Peptides have the ability to penetrate the cellular layers and interact with molecules in the cells. They are produced by cells using protein and other compounds. The best proteins are considered to be cysteine, lysine, arginine, and glutamine. Cysteine is a chemical substance found in the bones and muscles of our bodies. Peptides are produced from cysteine and are therefore essential in regulating our health and our emotions.

Peptides can be found in many foods, or they can be taken in supplement form. The absorption rate in the body is much faster in the form of supplements than it is in food. They also help in stimulating the immune system and in maintaining and strengthening the integrity of the immune cell membrane. In addition to this, peptides play an important role in the maintenance of normal intestinal flora. They also play a key role in the regulation of energy metabolism and in maintaining hormonal homeostasis. So, apart from being beneficial to your health they also do no harm.

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Peptides are great for sensitive skin or skin that is new to an anti-aging routine. They are less invasive than retinol, so you can use peptides alongside other skincare ingredients without having to worry that you might get some crazy result from trying to be your own cosmetic mixologist.

While some people are more sensitive to peptides, they are not the majority. You need to first take a peptide supplement in order to see any positive results. In fact, even if you have sensitive skin, then peptides can be very effective as they are readily absorbed by your skin and delivered to your blood stream. However, if you are using a cream made from natural ingredients, then peptides may cause a skin reaction. Also, try to use creams that contain natural ingredients so that you do not face any adverse reaction.

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