Oh honey, I've been right where you are. My allergies to my tabby suddenly went from manageable to unbearable out of nowhere. First, have you tried switching antihistamines? Sometimes your body just gets used to one kind. Zyrtec stopped working for me but Allegra did the trick for a while. The game-Read more
Oh honey, I’ve been right where you are. My allergies to my tabby suddenly went from manageable to unbearable out of nowhere. First, have you tried switching antihistamines? Sometimes your body just gets used to one kind. Zyrtec stopped working for me but Allegra did the trick for a while.
The game-changer for me was getting a really good HEPA air purifier for the bedroom and making it a strict no-cat zone. I know it’s hard, but having one room where you can breathe fully helps so much. Also, wiping my cat down with pet allergen wipes weekly helped reduce the dander.
Oh I get this too! Especially around my cycle or if I haven't eaten well. My doctor said it's often just a blood pressure drop when standing too fast. Try getting up reeeally slowly like sit on the edge of the bed for a minute first. If you're drinking enough water, maybe try adding a little more saRead more
Oh I get this too! Especially around my cycle or if I haven’t eaten well. My doctor said it’s often just a blood pressure drop when standing too fast. Try getting up reeeally slowly like sit on the edge of the bed for a minute first. If you’re drinking enough water, maybe try adding a little more salt to your diet? But if it keeps happening or you feel actually faint, definitely worth mentioning to your doctor just to rule out anything else. Mine checked my iron levels too!
Took it once during finals because my study group peer-pressured me into “being productive.” Swear I stared at my bio textbook for 3 hours straight, convinced I could feel photosynthesis happening. It hits fast (like 30 mins?), but you’re just awake, not learning. Next day, my brain was soup and I aRead more
Took it once during finals because my study group peer-pressured me into “being productive.” Swear I stared at my bio textbook for 3 hours straight, convinced I could feel photosynthesis happening. It hits fast (like 30 mins?), but you’re just awake, not learning. Next day, my brain was soup and I almost cried during the exam. Skip the zombie pills—try the “Pomodoro method” with gummy bears as rewards. Or, y’know, sleep. Your GPA will thank you.
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Oh honey, I've been right where you are. My allergies to my tabby suddenly went from manageable to unbearable out of nowhere. First, have you tried switching antihistamines? Sometimes your body just gets used to one kind. Zyrtec stopped working for me but Allegra did the trick for a while. The game-Read more
Oh honey, I’ve been right where you are. My allergies to my tabby suddenly went from manageable to unbearable out of nowhere. First, have you tried switching antihistamines? Sometimes your body just gets used to one kind. Zyrtec stopped working for me but Allegra did the trick for a while.
The game-changer for me was getting a really good HEPA air purifier for the bedroom and making it a strict no-cat zone. I know it’s hard, but having one room where you can breathe fully helps so much. Also, wiping my cat down with pet allergen wipes weekly helped reduce the dander.
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Oh I get this too! Especially around my cycle or if I haven't eaten well. My doctor said it's often just a blood pressure drop when standing too fast. Try getting up reeeally slowly like sit on the edge of the bed for a minute first. If you're drinking enough water, maybe try adding a little more saRead more
Oh I get this too! Especially around my cycle or if I haven’t eaten well. My doctor said it’s often just a blood pressure drop when standing too fast. Try getting up reeeally slowly like sit on the edge of the bed for a minute first. If you’re drinking enough water, maybe try adding a little more salt to your diet? But if it keeps happening or you feel actually faint, definitely worth mentioning to your doctor just to rule out anything else. Mine checked my iron levels too!
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Took it once during finals because my study group peer-pressured me into “being productive.” Swear I stared at my bio textbook for 3 hours straight, convinced I could feel photosynthesis happening. It hits fast (like 30 mins?), but you’re just awake, not learning. Next day, my brain was soup and I aRead more
Took it once during finals because my study group peer-pressured me into “being productive.” Swear I stared at my bio textbook for 3 hours straight, convinced I could feel photosynthesis happening. It hits fast (like 30 mins?), but you’re just awake, not learning. Next day, my brain was soup and I almost cried during the exam. Skip the zombie pills—try the “Pomodoro method” with gummy bears as rewards. Or, y’know, sleep. Your GPA will thank you.
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