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Melissa.The.Jaded.Dopamine.Seeker

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(She/her) Burned out, late diagnosed A(u?)DHD. Leftist. Ally. KN95/N95 wearer (never stopped). Long-Covid.

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You did, thanks Im new to astrology stuff. Just did my birth chart for the first time about a month ago so im still slowly learning

12.03.2026 05:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome! Thanks ill check out the app. Im in SoCal

12.03.2026 05:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh wow. Ok, there really is a lot going on

12.03.2026 05:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. That tracks actually

12.03.2026 04:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Today has really sucked. Any planet/moon alignments contributing?

12.03.2026 04:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yup!!!!

12.03.2026 04:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That sucks! Im so sorry!

For too long Ive been playing the,"is it:" perimenopause, my dysautonomia, are my adhd meds not working, is it acquired mcas or autoimmune?, am I just depressed and making everything else up?, or am i actually just dying? game.

I hope you can find your answer easily🀞

09.03.2026 05:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It almost looks ablaze!!!! πŸ”₯

09.03.2026 05:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜±πŸ’€πŸ’€πŸ’€πŸ’€πŸ’€
Im so glad you got to see that moment in person!!!!

09.03.2026 05:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Waaaaiiittt!!!! Whaaaat?!?!!!! πŸ‘€

09.03.2026 04:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes tingling, sometimes zaps.

08.03.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

eventhough it IS covered in Europe & Canada. Because, of course the US can't support womens health. πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ Anyways, this intake form at the doc office was such a validating reminder for me that all my symptoms are real!

08.03.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I FINALLY started perimenopause HRT Pellet treatment on Friday! (I tried a topical gel for 10 months and the absorption was way too inconsistent and a nightmare for me). I cant wait to be able to function again!!! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰

Of course pellets are $$$πŸ˜’ because it's not covered by insurance in the US,

08.03.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Symptoms checklist for intake at a hormone treatment clinic:
Fatigue and Lack of Energy
Decreased or absent sex drive (Low Libido)
Infrequent or absent orgasms
I feel hopeless and without motivation
PMS (premenstrual symptoms)
Dry and wrinkled skin
Hot Flashes or Night Sweats
Insomnia
Changes in mood: anxiety and/or depression
Weight gain
New Migraine Headaches
Dry Eyes
Declining mental ability and memory
Diminished strength and exercise tolerance
Muscle shrinkage, loss of muscle tone
Joints ache and/or new onset of arthritis symptoms
Osteoporosis, osteopenia or loss of height
Other

Symptoms checklist for intake at a hormone treatment clinic: Fatigue and Lack of Energy Decreased or absent sex drive (Low Libido) Infrequent or absent orgasms I feel hopeless and without motivation PMS (premenstrual symptoms) Dry and wrinkled skin Hot Flashes or Night Sweats Insomnia Changes in mood: anxiety and/or depression Weight gain New Migraine Headaches Dry Eyes Declining mental ability and memory Diminished strength and exercise tolerance Muscle shrinkage, loss of muscle tone Joints ache and/or new onset of arthritis symptoms Osteoporosis, osteopenia or loss of height Other

Perimenopause PSA: All of these symptoms from an intake checklist may seem random but they are all hormone related. And perimenopause symptoms can hit neurodivergent folks earlier and more extremely than neurotypicals; even age 35 isnt "too young" to be feeling these. And it CAN be treated.

08.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

the US can't support womens health. πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ Anyways, the intake form at the doc office was such a valudating reminder that all these seemingly random symtpoms are all linked to hormones! And CAN be treated. I cant wait to be able to function again!!! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰

08.03.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Im also really saddened to hear about all your experiences @mutablesoul.bsky.social. Im so sorry and you never deserved any of that shit

08.03.2026 04:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But I can also really appreciate thats a mind-fuck of a duality to hold space for and navigate.
Love you all🫢

08.03.2026 04:02 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

many of us. But its important to remember within this microcosm, miscommunications can still happen. Hurt is still hurt, but also perspective and intention matter a lot. And while out there in "the bad place" we have necessary layers of armor, we might not need to defend so intensely here.

08.03.2026 04:02 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Im proud of you for speaking up for yourself and speaking your truth my friend. You are valued here 🫢

Emotions can get heightened with sensitive shit.
I hope we can all come together, cuz we are not each others enemies.
In many ways, i feel like this community reflects and represents an ideal for

08.03.2026 04:02 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

(This is a loving, "sending love and peaceπŸ’›" Not like a "peace out")
πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈπŸ€ͺ
Ugh, so much sentiment can be lost in typing

08.03.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🫢✌️

08.03.2026 00:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

cant demand behaviors from one another; I know with me and my neurodivergence I would instantly not do what was demanded of me purely due to PDA.
Im hoping we dont lose the plot and turn on one another. Because thats the total opposite of what I believe this community values. 🫢✌️

08.03.2026 00:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think solutions or repair after something like this can look a variety of ways, and there is not just one single way. And you can feel disappointed if approaches to a resolution dont align with expectations, but it doesnt mean attempts to repair didnt happen. In the end, we

08.03.2026 00:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

and well documented.
I understand there can be big reactions and feelings re: TW stuff, which is fair.
I also think its fair to recognize that just because something was hurtful, does not mean the intent was harm.
And to be open to the possibility of an honest mistake, and patient for responses...

08.03.2026 00:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

To me it appeared as an honest forgetful mistake (to a change that is relatively new, to label posts with TW). They acknowledged and aplogized right away, and to me the apology did not seem flippant. And their track record of being a kind, caring, and compassionate community member is long and

08.03.2026 00:54 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh good!!! Lol

07.03.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ive never heard of this. I got instant flashbacks to my tamagotchi and was hit with anxiety. Will I kill the finch if I dont use the app enough?

07.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Ziyad Al-Aly, MD β€’ @zalaly
x.com
While I talked about hospitalization in the previous tweet, I want to make it clear that most people with Long Covid had mild COVID-19.
In fact, 90% of people with Long Covid had mild
COVID-19.
nature.com/articles/s4159...

Ziyad Al-Aly, MD β€’ @zalaly x.com While I talked about hospitalization in the previous tweet, I want to make it clear that most people with Long Covid had mild COVID-19. In fact, 90% of people with Long Covid had mild COVID-19. nature.com/articles/s4159...

Seemingly Mild symptoms, don’t necessarily translate to a positive outcome.

07.03.2026 06:55 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Im blocked too πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

06.03.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Body doubling is also helpful. @invisiblethemes.bsky.social hosts virtual body doubling sessions

06.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0