Being broke and having Hobbies
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Not everything on here is about incontinence but everything that we go through on a day-to-day basis affects our incontinence issue.
Nafc is a place for all of us to talk about an array of issues that we deal with. Having hobbies but also being broke and on disability means that sometimes those hobbies are outside my reach from time to time. Especially right now with the BetterDry diapers being out of stock everywhere and having to shell out more money for Beyond 5000. Having hobbies is good for mental health. Due to my issues, I became a hermit. Now I am forcing myself to get out no matter what. It just sucks when things come up and put my budget all out of sorts.
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Forum Topics: We'd like to address the variety of topics that have emerged in recent weeks, some of which extend beyond the realm of incontinence. While NAFC's core focus centers on incontinence-related matters, our commitment to education and discourse extends to a broader scope encompassing bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor conditions. Upon exploring our website, you'll discover an array of content including urinary incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, menopause, prostate health, sexual health, (and more.) While these topics may not resonate with every individual, they hold relevance for some. We kindly request that you acknowledge and appreciate the diverse needs of our community, and (if a topic doesn't resonate with you personally, feel free to simply pass over it.)
Nafc is a place for all of us to talk about an array of issues that we deal with. Having hobbies but also being broke and on disability means that sometimes those hobbies are outside my reach from time to time. Especially right now with the BetterDry diapers being out of stock everywhere and having to shell out more money for Beyond 5000. Having hobbies is good for mental health. Due to my issues, I became a hermit. Now I am forcing myself to get out no matter what. It just sucks when things come up and put my budget all out of sorts.
From @NAFC to all of us.
Forum Topics: We'd like to address the variety of topics that have emerged in recent weeks, some of which extend beyond the realm of incontinence. While NAFC's core focus centers on incontinence-related matters, our commitment to education and discourse extends to a broader scope encompassing bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor conditions. Upon exploring our website, you'll discover an array of content including urinary incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, menopause, prostate health, sexual health, (and more.) While these topics may not resonate with every individual, they hold relevance for some. We kindly request that you acknowledge and appreciate the diverse needs of our community, and (if a topic doesn't resonate with you personally, feel free to simply pass over it.)
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Your response is inappropriate. This forum allows each of us to know one another better, and that includes our lifestyles and frustrations. I for one feel like I know this fellow, a little bit, and that if we lived in the same town, I might enjoy having as a friend. I am interested in knowing how he meets his challenges. Your hostility doesn't belong here. Leave it at home.
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I know how you feel. Coming back from my head injury has been a long climb back for me and my problems were never anywhere near as bad as yours still are. Hobby and sports equipment and supplies are notoriously expensive. I have found that I am able, if slowly, to set up my hobbies by way of buying on the used market. You told me that your interests lie (grammar?) in photographing animals and nature- I suspect that you, like me, would enjoy the hunt for the right piece of equipment as well as the work involved in setting yourself up to doing the actual photography. What I have learned is that if I persevere, I can usually accomplish what I want, but that, often it will be in a way I didn't expect. Never give up.
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No question about it incontinence supplies eat a portion of the money available to us but also the difficulty of navigating even a part time job for something more.
On line activity is helpful to connect with others we are fortunate to be able to pursue interests that way.(can you imagine pre Internet with just library and television.
For what it's worth I find Facebook groups that support my hobbies which involve posting pictures of things of mine from the past the research I have done and learning from others in the present. I am also very fortunate to have a volunteer job I can do online and by phone for the past many years.
I watch you tube videos on random places in the world I likely will never visit and open videos on travellers vlogs with out over thinking what I might find.
The up side of incipient depression lurking is that if nothing interests you then EVERYTHING interests you.
Example. I have a friend who is a button collector.(lol) not much to say about that except have at it girl!
18th century furniture? Sky diving? what ever and why not.
FLguy i remember your Herculean effort to hold down a demanding job with dual incontinence and terrible pain and admire your efforts to get relief through the complex maze of medical care.
On line activity is helpful to connect with others we are fortunate to be able to pursue interests that way.(can you imagine pre Internet with just library and television.
For what it's worth I find Facebook groups that support my hobbies which involve posting pictures of things of mine from the past the research I have done and learning from others in the present. I am also very fortunate to have a volunteer job I can do online and by phone for the past many years.
I watch you tube videos on random places in the world I likely will never visit and open videos on travellers vlogs with out over thinking what I might find.
The up side of incipient depression lurking is that if nothing interests you then EVERYTHING interests you.
Example. I have a friend who is a button collector.(lol) not much to say about that except have at it girl!
18th century furniture? Sky diving? what ever and why not.
FLguy i remember your Herculean effort to hold down a demanding job with dual incontinence and terrible pain and admire your efforts to get relief through the complex maze of medical care.
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FLguy did you ever explore fostering a dog? You mentioned pet sitting for your brother at one time.
I am pet sitting a "pit bull" American Staffordshire terrier for family who is overseas in government work and although some doubted my ability to excercise her and keep up the house I am proving them wrong although it's another layer of the necessary cleanup in house of dog hair and bagging her poop on walks mild training for good canine citizens it is extremely rewarding and wonderful to have someone in the house to talk to.
My family pays for her food and medical if needed as some rescue groups will do for you
Military people are in desperate need of fosters but searching up how to connect to them is a research project I will leave up to you!
I am pet sitting a "pit bull" American Staffordshire terrier for family who is overseas in government work and although some doubted my ability to excercise her and keep up the house I am proving them wrong although it's another layer of the necessary cleanup in house of dog hair and bagging her poop on walks mild training for good canine citizens it is extremely rewarding and wonderful to have someone in the house to talk to.
My family pays for her food and medical if needed as some rescue groups will do for you
Military people are in desperate need of fosters but searching up how to connect to them is a research project I will leave up to you!
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I would do something about the broke part. Maybe easier said than done but where there’s a will, theres a way. there are lots of education programs out there with some searching for free or low cost. Or research what services are needed in your area and capitalize on that opportunity. If you fine the perfect needed service make a business plan and research local investors. Thousands of people work remote everything from entry level answering the phone to executive level positions.
Put the time in, don’t give up when let down, something will go your way eventually and next thing you know your rocking thst hobby on your day off!
Put the time in, don’t give up when let down, something will go your way eventually and next thing you know your rocking thst hobby on your day off!
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Folks, before anyone else critizes other people, please read the background stories. Not every person here is in a position to get a second job. I'm not. I used to run a business and 16-18 hour days were not uncommon. Now, because of a car accident, I am lucky to work 20 hours a week. In short, this CAN happen to anyone, including YOU. In many cases, a job of any kind is not an option. Instead of looking down on someone who is in a situation that you think warrants your criticism, give the idea a second thought, and if necessary, a third thought.
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So, Everything started for me way back in 2019 while still working, everything... And I mean everything went to heck quick. 2019 ended with me getting my second colonoscopy and starting the journey of where I am today.
A lot of history you'll have read already, blah, blah blah.
Well because of everything from 2019, then into Covid I never got out and met people. Didn't have any friends and then my health was a wreck so there was no way to make any.
I didn't get out, didn't do anything. I did not even go see family.
When I had my ileostomy reversed after being told back when I got it that It would open doors and change my life for the better; I ended up more shut in because it hurt so much and everything was worse. I got it reversed and I feel like this normal is just okay.
That being said I still have really bad problems.
But now I am getting out of the house. I started playing Magic The Gathering with a group of friends at a game store close to me. None of them give a rip about my issue. They will wait for me to deal with things if I need to.
It has been nice.
Today was a lunch event that I thought I was going to get priced out of. I have saved every extra $ I had for months for this event and Luck I am just winding down from going.
The thing I said about pricing out of hobbies is that people were price gouging this lunch and I almost could not go. Luckily my game store had pre-set prices and would not change them even if other places did.
This month I have doctor's appointments and they are going to have to do something about what is going on. I was part ranting about that and also saying that some things are stupid when you like doing something and get priced out due to others. Luckily that did not happen today and I had a good time.
A lot of history you'll have read already, blah, blah blah.
Well because of everything from 2019, then into Covid I never got out and met people. Didn't have any friends and then my health was a wreck so there was no way to make any.
I didn't get out, didn't do anything. I did not even go see family.
When I had my ileostomy reversed after being told back when I got it that It would open doors and change my life for the better; I ended up more shut in because it hurt so much and everything was worse. I got it reversed and I feel like this normal is just okay.
That being said I still have really bad problems.
But now I am getting out of the house. I started playing Magic The Gathering with a group of friends at a game store close to me. None of them give a rip about my issue. They will wait for me to deal with things if I need to.
It has been nice.
Today was a lunch event that I thought I was going to get priced out of. I have saved every extra $ I had for months for this event and Luck I am just winding down from going.
The thing I said about pricing out of hobbies is that people were price gouging this lunch and I almost could not go. Luckily my game store had pre-set prices and would not change them even if other places did.
This month I have doctor's appointments and they are going to have to do something about what is going on. I was part ranting about that and also saying that some things are stupid when you like doing something and get priced out due to others. Luckily that did not happen today and I had a good time.
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Good for you to find some social activity!
I don't know if the doctors have anything to offer you more than grin and bear it after all the extensive tests and operation but if they can create a strategy for you to live almost pain free with dual incontinence that would be wonderful.
Very glad you found a social group
I don't know if the doctors have anything to offer you more than grin and bear it after all the extensive tests and operation but if they can create a strategy for you to live almost pain free with dual incontinence that would be wonderful.
Very glad you found a social group
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I am going to be asking a lot of questions when I go to the doctor next time. Merilax with smooth movers tea does work but only as a quick clean out where I have to pray to make it to the bathroom.
Stool softeners don't really help without a lot of liquid and I normally just pee it out then.
It has been talked about me taking milk of magnesia but the doctor is worried that it will work too quickly and dehydrate me.
It is a battle. There are a few things that they can do or we can try but I have to see my impossible to see a doctor for that so my hope is this appointment this month with push that to happen or I am finding a new hospital altogether.
I am going to be asking a lot of questions when I go to the doctor next time. Merilax with smooth movers tea does work but only as a quick clean out where I have to pray to make it to the bathroom.
Stool softeners don't really help without a lot of liquid and I normally just pee it out then.
It has been talked about me taking milk of magnesia but the doctor is worried that it will work too quickly and dehydrate me.
It is a battle. There are a few things that they can do or we can try but I have to see my impossible to see a doctor for that so my hope is this appointment this month with push that to happen or I am finding a new hospital altogether.
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