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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/07/2022 9:31 PM
hi everyone, i am a trans woman who has procured HRT both in and out of state. here are some resources i use:
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OUT OF STATE TELEHEALTH(not currently prohibited by s243 or s274): queermed, southeast area provider https://queermed.com/ powers family medicine, michigan based telehealth that operates in SC https://powersfamilymedicine.com/ (edited)
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Gonna post some resources that a trans masc guy gave me here:
Well ok so I'm not a miracle worker which is why my go to advice is to uh.... Fucking leave. Unironically. There's already a couple sanctuary states for trans refugees like New York, California, Washington state, and Washington D.C. If this passes and trans people start getting arrested, then fleeing is your best bet. I know this isn't feasible for everyone, however. So, what I would recommend is stockpiling up on estrogen. Estrogen is legal to buy without a prescription. It's a grey market. Here's a few resources to get started with that: https://diyhrt.cafe/index.php/Main_Page http://lena.kiev.ua/ev/ Now, testosterone is a controlled substance and cannot be bought without a prescription. It is a felony with a maximum of 25 years to be in possession of testosterone without a prescription. More trans mascs than trans femmes will die of these laws due to this and should be prioritized. Also keep in mind the reproductive healthcare is constantly under attack as well and we can easily become pregnant without our testosterone. Though testosterone is not birth control and you can become pregnant on testosterone. It's just less likely. If this bill does pass and people over the age of 21 want to access medical healthcare then they are going to have to lie by default. None of this "Oh well things are different now, WT" bullshit. Lie, lie, lie. You are a binary straight trans person who has been thinking of living as your gender since 5 years old and refused to play with toys associated with your assigned gender. I don't care what you are truth is. The doctor will not treat you unless you lie. And when you go to the doctor, make sure that's what you're presenting as. Become a stereotype for that first visit.
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seb it/they 12/08/2022 7:22 AM
The DIY HRT Directory Mirror has 4 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/10/2022 2:06 PM
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UazTwE0qds49eJXw_IREpiT3pPsf6a9Z?usp=sharing medical resources folder, if you want editing access dm me or another moderator with your email. (edited)
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This guide describes how a small collective produced and distributed transdermal estrogen using reproducible do-it-yourself methods.
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Victor (they/them) 12/18/2022 11:21 AM
Need a Surgeon who uses Informed Consent? Check out this verified list of surgeons who don't require a letter for FTM Top Surgery.
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Also a useful resource
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woah this guidebook is really good
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and very disability informed/friendly
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Victor (they/them) 12/18/2022 11:32 AM
Yeah my sister found it and sent it to me. It's definitely the thing that's been the most helpful in figuring out what to expect for top surgery and how to prepare for it
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Hey yall, if anyone's in/around Charlotte, this has been a great resource: https://www.charlottetranshealth.org/
A collective of multidisciplinary healthcare providers committed to a mission to reduce health and healthcare disparities for the trans community.
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Obviously it focuses around legit medical channels but there's a lot here
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Victor (they/them) 12/18/2022 6:52 PM
Spreadsheet with names of therapists in each state that will write hormone/surgery/gender marker change letters for people after just 1 session. There are 3 people for South Carolina https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WznSNAG9zJyYNXfPfE9RpkvvD-wVEp8ETOyGNGaMZjM/edit?usp=sharing
Access Google Sheets with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/18/2022 6:52 PM
says we cant access it without permission
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Victor (they/them) 12/18/2022 6:53 PM
Ah shoot
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/18/2022 6:53 PM
can you put it in the oat drive?
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theres a medical resource section
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Victor (they/them) 12/18/2022 6:53 PM
I'm not in the drive
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/18/2022 6:53 PM
send me your email
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I don't need to be in the drive. My gmail is still my deadname
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/18/2022 6:55 PM
k
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id rather not know that
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Victor (they/them) 12/18/2022 7:01 PM
Ye
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Victor (they/them) 12/18/2022 8:48 PM
Having a bunch of messages was too unorganized so i made a linktree with all the trans resources I have. They are transmasc focused because that's what I have https://linktr.ee/sctransmasc
Collection of helpful resources for trans masculine people in South Carolina.
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amazing ty victor
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For general information about the effects of T, different surgeries, etc for trans masc people, I recommend http://www.ftmguide.org/ (edited)
This Guide provides information to female-to-male (FTM) transsexual men, their friends, and loved ones. Intersex, transgender, genderqueer, and questioning people welcome.
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It's where I learned everything myself when I was the only trans dude out and around in my community growing up
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/19/2022 9:50 PM
awesome
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we have a drive of resources pinned in this channel if you want me to add it to our resource list (edited)
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If you need supplies for injectable hrt for any reason, you can contact this org that gives a year of supplies to trans folks. Priority given to trans poc first: https://transneedles.org/
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they)
we have a drive of resources pinned in this channel if you want me to add it to our resource list (edited)
Yeah, that works. I'm just spitballing here. Anything I can do to help.
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/19/2022 9:53 PM
ill throw it in
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we got it
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spontaneous shoutout to all my transmascs folks yall are awesome
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The Gender Affirming Letter Access Project or GALAP is a group of mental health professionals who have pledged to provide one letter of recommendation a month for free to a trans person who contacts them. There is a database where you can search by state, gender, trans or cis, language spoken, and whether they're bipoc or not. Some select people offer telehealth but you gotta really check for that https://thegalap.org/
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Rubin (he/him) 12/21/2022 11:57 AM
Not sure which channel to drop this in but assuming it's this one. The Palmetto State Abortion Fund is in need of some financial support. If you have anything you can donate we'd appreciate the support https://donorbox.org/support-the-fund Just some background, Psaf was founded last year, only operates in SC and as of this week has provided support for 210 people this year. We are fully volunteer run
Abortion care in South Carolina is still legal but, as always, is in danger until we codify Roe. It's costs approximately $500 for a medication abortion but if you need a surgical abortion that runs you over $3,000 at MUSC, which most folks simply...
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Sheet1 Name,Practice,Queer,Trans,Speciality,Method,Phone,Email,New Clients?,Attempts,Accepts insurnace Amaryllis Counseling,Some,Some,yes,(864) 655-5193,admin@amarylliscounseling.org,Yes,5+,yes Jen Benn...
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oh I made one of these too at one point
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doesn't have as many but it includes stuff off Psychology Today
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 12/22/2022 2:04 PM
i suggest adding everything yall get together to the website
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ColorfulKnoll 01/19/2023 11:37 AM
If anyone needs a doctor in SC who does trans /gender affirming care and takes tricare insurance feel free to ask me. I have a few resources and tricare themselves aren't much help. (edited)
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hello! im not exactly sure if this counts as needing a medical resource, but it does fit in that ballpark. if this is the wrong section to ask this question pls lmk anyway, im having a video consult with planned parenthood in like 20 minutes to start getting my testosterone through them (i used to use plume to get my testosterone for 2 years but that is not available in this state) the problem is that i do not have any health insurance. does anyone have experience dealing with this situation here?
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hello! im not exactly sure if this counts as needing a medical resource, but it does fit in that ballpark. if this is the wrong section to ask this question pls lmk anyway, im having a video consult with planned parenthood in like 20 minutes to start getting my testosterone through them (i used to use plume to get my testosterone for 2 years but that is not available in this state) the problem is that i do not have any health insurance. does anyone have experience dealing with this situation here?
ColorfulKnoll 01/26/2023 1:07 PM
I sadly do not but I found this on their website
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thank u ! they actually were very helpful w the payment thankfully (edited)
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common planned parenthood W (edited)
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thank u sm tho 🫂🫂🫂
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ColorfulKnoll 01/26/2023 1:48 PM
Ofc! You're very welcome
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 01/26/2023 1:51 PM
Yeah PP does sliding scale
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Victor (they/them) 02/10/2023 5:59 PM
Here is a spreadsheet of trans friendly doctors in SC that was shared with my by the trans professor at USC in the Nursing Dept. If we need medical people to testify against bills, he might also be a good person to reach out to.
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Here is a spreadsheet of trans friendly doctors in SC that was shared with my by the trans professor at USC in the Nursing Dept. If we need medical people to testify against bills, he might also be a good person to reach out to.
seb it/they 02/12/2023 1:42 PM
Note: Dr. McCullen (primary care) is no longer practicing in SC even though he is still on the list (from IRIS)
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if you're in greenville Sarah Hinton is awesome I was sad when I had to switch doctors
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Does anyone know of a one on one therapist in Columbia who is extremely low cost and can work specifically on trans issues?
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Nico (she/her) 02/26/2023 12:07 PM
My therapist has been pretty helpful, I started seeing her specifically for trans stuff, tho it's like $70 a session if u don't have insurance that will cover it
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mine is $80 a session without insurance - im seeing him for both trans and non trans issues
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 02/26/2023 12:11 PM
https://openpathcollective.org/ So, a friend of mine who is a therapist suggested this to me a little over a year ago. Basically it's people who are willing to work with ppl on a sliding scale, and you can shop around for ppl who specialize in certain areas. Might not give you exactly what you are looking for(depending on who is currently taking clients), but just thought I'd share! *There is also a one-time fee to use the service. Just a heads up (edited)
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I paid $60 w/o insurance (I think some ppl's rates go down to like $30 though).
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(for context this is to share with a friend off server)
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mg0djnPfcrQB4FYS-W7H0W-vZpEsrIjgczDDQuZ2ke0/edit?usp=sharing List of speech therapists that do transgender voice training licensed to practice in SC (edited)
Sheet1 Last Name,First Name,Your gender identity,Professional area of practice (e.g., SLP, voice pedagogy, etc) ,Country,State / province,City,Relevant Professional Affiliation(s),Email,Phone,URL,Working w/ trans voice clients since...,Working with "traditional" voice patients since...,Singing v...
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im looking for a queer friendly pcp- anyone have any recommendations?
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Victor (they/them)
Here is a spreadsheet of trans friendly doctors in SC that was shared with my by the trans professor at USC in the Nursing Dept. If we need medical people to testify against bills, he might also be a good person to reach out to.
seb it/they 03/18/2023 8:15 AM
This list might have something
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my friend needed help with injections and this is a decent pdf if anyone hasn't already found one or is just curious
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Victor (they/them) 03/22/2023 11:58 AM
Opportunity for free group therapy for trans people in columbia
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mg0djnPfcrQB4FYS-W7H0W-vZpEsrIjgczDDQuZ2ke0/edit?usp=sharing List of speech therapists that do transgender voice training licensed to practice in SC (edited)
can we pin this? ty!! ❤️ (edited)
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seb it/they 04/04/2023 7:41 AM
New group launching!! Yarrow co-founder Alison & one of our new facilitators (Al) will be starting a chronic illness / disability virtual peer support group, starting THIS THURSDAY from 4:30 to 6pm Mountain Time and will continue the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. Free, confidential, 18+. This is a non-clinical space to talk about anythi...
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either0rgans 04/07/2023 2:34 PM
Might have a line on test
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https://crimethinc.com/2022/12/15/producing-transdermal-estrogen-a-do-it-yourself-guide Guide on how to safely produce transdermal estrogen if need be
This guide describes how a small collective produced and distributed transdermal estrogen using reproducible do-it-yourself methods.
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https://diyhrt.wiki/transmasc guide for DIY testosterone, including safe dosage and proper procedure for testing T levels
All the information you need to be informed on DIY Hormone Replacement Therapy
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If anyone needs needles, syringes, alcohol prep pads, etc for DIY injections and is in Charleston I have plenty of extra (ofc at no cost) (edited)
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https://crimethinc.com/2022/12/15/producing-transdermal-estrogen-a-do-it-yourself-guide Guide on how to safely produce transdermal estrogen if need be
Here's a good place that finds Estradiol sellers. Estradiol is not a controlled substance, so this is likely legal to share https://diyhrt.cafe/index.php/Main_Page (edited)
Welcome to the new diyhrt.cafe! We hope you enjoy your stay here... If you would like to return to the old diyhrt.cafe (with the out-of-date content), go to old.diyhrt.cafe Please Donate to help us raise funds to hire a lawyer and get an opinion on listing Testosterone and other restricted stuff. DetailsThese suppliers have been tested and verif...
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yes its legal to post sources to estrogen, but not testosterone, you just cant sell on discord (doesnt bar you from offering 'extra' hormones through dms)
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Here's a good place that finds Estradiol sellers. Estradiol is not a controlled substance, so this is likely legal to share https://diyhrt.cafe/index.php/Main_Page (edited)
either0rgans 04/15/2023 6:57 PM
Nice
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yes its legal to post sources to estrogen, but not testosterone, you just cant sell on discord (doesnt bar you from offering 'extra' hormones through dms)
either0rgans 04/15/2023 6:58 PM
I had thought it was easier to get
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i mean as long as no one at customs checks the box, yeah t isn't super hard to get
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ive known lots of people who have ordered T online without a script and nothing negative yet* but at that, be safe (use fake name, encrypted email, etc)
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lai
yes its legal to post sources to estrogen, but not testosterone, you just cant sell on discord (doesnt bar you from offering 'extra' hormones through dms)
i wouldn't do that over discord even if it's currently technically legal
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The widest dissemination of information possivle is a good thing, if starry is willing to face potential consequences then it’s their prerogative to do what they think is necessary
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well yeah but i'd prefer people don't face consequences
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Irabella (Leilah)(she/fae) 04/16/2023 10:53 AM
We're far more likely to run afoul of Discord TOS than run into legal consequences for sharing links to information available online, imho (Not suggesting we are breaking tos currently) (edited)
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well yeah but i'd prefer people don't face consequences
i should have clarified, i didn't mean sharing links, i meant arranging the extra hormones thing
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yeah signal is cool and good
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felix
well yeah but i'd prefer people don't face consequences
ive been doing this stuff for a while and i appreciate the concern (/gen) but i doubt im in position to be under investigation or wtv
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^but if ppl here are concerned that it could lead to something negative then ill stop posting abt it in the server
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What if we started a signal chat for this topic
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Seems like a good idea
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places you can get free narcan in sc
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places you can get free narcan in sc
CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:15 PM
Tysm I’ve been looking for this
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Narcan is a great asset to have in a med kit
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Hayden (he/they) 04/19/2023 4:19 PM
I carry mine every day
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CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:19 PM
I’m not sure if NAR still does free stop the bleed courses
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/19/2023 4:20 PM
prisma health does them freew
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:20 PM
sadly i think they stopped, but i will check
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they)
prisma health does them freew
CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:20 PM
Where are they based out of?
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:20 PM
they're across the state
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/19/2023 4:20 PM
cola
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oh
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:20 PM
used to be in greenville only
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they generally do the trainings in cola though
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CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:21 PM
Oh okay thanks
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:22 PM
i'm glad you asked
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there are several free ones coming up
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seb it/they
i'm glad you asked
CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:22 PM
Excellent
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:23 PM
we should make an annoucement about this and encourage people to go
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CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:23 PM
Absolutely
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:23 PM
@CaptainHydration could you make a list of all the free classes and their details in an annoucement form
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and i'll post it in #announcements
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CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:23 PM
From the list you posted, correct?
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:23 PM
yeah
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CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:24 PM
Start the list in this channel?
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Just making sure
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:24 PM
yea
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CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:24 PM
Ok sure will
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:24 PM
i just don't have the energy to parse it all rn
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CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:26 PM
no worries
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CaptainHydration 04/19/2023 4:45 PM
FREE STOP THE BLEED COURSES IN SC Georgetown County, 100 unknown, Georgetown, 29576. DATE: April 22nd. TIME: 10:00am-4:00pm MONCKS CORNER, 328 E. MAIN ST., Ophelia's wines & bites. 29461. DATE: April 22nd. TIME: 4:00pm-5:00pm COLUMBIA, Prisma Health Richland 9 Medical Park, classroom 130, 29203. DATE: May 25th. TIME: 5:00pm-6:00pm. COLUMBIA, Prisma Health Richland 9 Medical Park, classroom 130, 29203. DATE: May 25th. TIME: 6:30pm-7:30pm. COLUMBIA, Prisma Health Richland 9 Medical Park, classroom 130, 29203. DATE: May 27th. TIME: 9:30am-10:30am.
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@seb it/they how does this look?
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:46 PM
looks great, i'll add the link to get to the trainings and ping
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cool annoucement made
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i will be going to the one on the 25th
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if anyone wants to carpool or go with
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seb it/they
cool annoucement made
Can i make a followup telling folxs about https://twitter.com/IFAKFUND They send out free ifaks to people that's a great starter kit after the stop the bleed course
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Yooo thats awesome i forgot about them
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I'll add them to the medical supplies list
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Can i make a followup telling folxs about https://twitter.com/IFAKFUND They send out free ifaks to people that's a great starter kit after the stop the bleed course
seb it/they 04/19/2023 4:58 PM
yes
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https://vaxlocator.dhec.sc.gov/ This is essentially the one-stop place for vaccine information- totally free, boosters and primary shots. As this is an intersectional organization it is important we recognize our duty to protect our comrades, especially those immunocompromised. (edited)
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seb it/they 04/19/2023 5:09 PM
i'm the fastest mod in the west 🤠
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thinking about making a short zine/pamphlet on how to treat tear gas and pepper spray among other chemical irritants used by police
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I can help somewhat with that
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Do you have firsthand experience with that? I do not at the moment but I’ve been trained in how to flush irritants out of eyes
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I've washed irritants out of my eyeballs
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CS gas
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robin (they/it) 04/20/2023 1:41 PM
caboose gets pepper sprayed for fun
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Me neither but i do think its important that everyone knows how to help with it
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Just used water
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Cleared up my sinuses
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Im 90% sure that saline is the go-to for chemical irritants
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Yeah, that'd be better
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But I only had water, water will work
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thinking about making a short zine/pamphlet on how to treat tear gas and pepper spray among other chemical irritants used by police
i can try to contact people i know that do have first hand experience
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Saline is the go to but water is more readily available otg
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if saline doesnt expire it could be useful to include that in the IFAKs
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not expire but settle or something
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make it ineffective
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/20/2023 1:43 PM
i have saline in my IFAK yeahh
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Squirt bottles are really fun to use (in a controlled setting) (edited)
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/20/2023 1:43 PM
its a bit of a pain because you're now literally carrying water around and its heavy
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I think IFAKs are a bad model for first aid kits for most non-military applications tbh and one reason is neglecting boo boo stuff like saline (edited)
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Going to research if OTC saline eye drops can be effective but i doubt it since it doesnt actually wash away the irritant
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I think IFAKs are a bad model for first aid kits for most non-military applications tbh and one reason is neglecting boo boo stuff like saline (edited)
AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/20/2023 1:45 PM
the new gender binary is IFAK and Ouch Pouch
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I can also get in touch with someone who knows how to make a version of Sudecon wipes (wipes that can neutralize chemical irritants, cops use them for skin exposure)
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Going to research if OTC saline eye drops can be effective but i doubt it since it doesnt actually wash away the irritant
AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/20/2023 1:45 PM
i just get little 4 ounce bottles of saline from the pharmacy
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This also just reinforces the point that its important to always wear PPE in less than ideal situations
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wow i sound like HR at work
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Or at least to have Ppe on you
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Goggles are a cool thing that exist
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Yeah my brother bought me military grade goggles for some reason so ive planned on bringing them to any direct action shit
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Also where gas is likely, contacts are a bad idea, I use my prescription safety glasses from work, I used to carry a gas mask to events, but the gas is usually so spread out that I can usually be fine with a shemagh and a throw away glove to grab it and dump it down a drain
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Yeah don’t wear contacts to protests
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seb it/they 04/20/2023 2:46 PM
I agree with what Liv said
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And this is why I carry an ouch pouch
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And an ifak
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Yea I def added stuff to the ifak but it's still a good baseline ^^
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Goggles are a cool thing that exist
A-A-Ron (they/them) 04/20/2023 3:02 PM
I've always heard it kinda depends on the goggles, but I know there are so many conflicting accounts that it gets confusing and I never know lol
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seb it/they 04/20/2023 3:03 PM
There's a really good crimethinc article on googles
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seb it/they 04/20/2023 3:08 PM
They posted a whole series like this during 2020
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It includes basically all the info you need to know for supplies for a more intense protest situation
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Here's the recipe for our wipes: Mix 1 gallon water with 9 cups of sugar, 2 tablespoons of citric acid GENTLY stir in 21 oz of baby shampoo (Sudecon specifically uses Johnson and Johnson so we did too) Soak napkins or paper towels in this, squeeze out excess and put 2-5 in a plastic baggy for distro. Label clearly and discard after 2-3 days. Do...
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Can someone pin this
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Just wanted to share this resource for anyone that might need it for prep or hormone therapy if their healthcare is barring them in any way. Folx just started being able to operate in a few southern states including South Carolina very recently. https://www.folxhealth.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BRANDED&gclid=CjwKCAjw6IiiBhAOEiwALNqncacSxX-UD1FpXKI9i8nGCIAblNuPdGNqI6_-aEhXV1yJmEeyQTUIQRoCd4wQAvD_BwE
FOLX offers gender-affirming hormone therapy (HRT) for transgender, nonbinary and intersex people.
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alt: "how to administer narcan nasal spray" 1. unpackage the spray 2. hold spray with pointer and middle finger next to nozzle and thumb on the plunger (button) 3. put nozzle in the person's nose 4. press button / plunger
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How to use an EpiPen or EpiPen Jr: (epinephrine injection, for allergic emergency/anaphylaxis. "Get emergency medical help right away. You may need further medical attention. Only a healthcare professional should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than two injections for a single anaphylactic episode.") https://www.med.unc.edu/pediatrics/cccp/wp-content/uploads/sites/1156/gravity_forms/1-188e5632d99d8f770a150fd48b72fb22/2021/02/How_to_Use_EpiPen_Autoinjector.pdf https://youtu.be/dEQNwZojEw4 video demo It also seems the EpiPen Jr. is half of an EpiPen dose (0.3 mg versus 0.15 mg) so possibly can use two EpiPen Jrs for an adult reaction? Not confirmed but possible (edited)
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It also seems the EpiPen Jr. is half of an EpiPen dose (0.3 mg versus 0.15 mg) so possibly can use two EpiPen Jrs for an adult reaction? can anyone confirm or deny?
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im not sure
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makes sense to me
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also anyone know what generic is the cheapest rn? my insurance wont cover the auvi-q that i usually use
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i think auvi-q is the cheapest unfortunately
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unless you do epipencil
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im gonna see if i can attempt to fight insurance to cover it
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lol i should really get a new epipen... still just don't have one that's not expired
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they should cover that lol
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"Has a generic version of Auvi-Q been approved? No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Auvi-Q available in the United States."
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lol i should really get a new epipen... still just don't have one that's not expired
once i get my new ones you can have my less expired ones
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they only expired in january 2023
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if you want
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FDA approves first generic version of EpiPen Food and Drug Administration (.gov) https://www.fda.gov › press-announcements › fda-app... Aug 16, 2018 — FDA approves the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr for the ... Adrenaclick and Auvi-Q. In addition, “authorized generic” ...
The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting the public health.
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that would be cool
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Is the adrenaclick the same thing?
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sounds like it
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cool name for an epi pen tho
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Maybe cheaper?
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I can try to request some EpiPens since I'm still on medicaid and donate them to the group. Any ideas how i can easily do that? or just stop by an allergist?
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oh i forgot to mention
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i purchased benadryl, (partially for myself, partially for OAT) and will bring some to all future oat events
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i usually have some one me at all times too
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gotta keep that thang on you (benadryl 😔 ) /j (edited)
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Does anyone know if I should fast before getting my blood drawn for a hormone test
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/26/2023 12:25 PM
i do not
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and no doctor has ever told me to
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i dont think it's specifically reccomended
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 04/26/2023 12:30 PM
Wouldn't that like, make you pass out?
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AthenaTheCommie (she/they) 04/26/2023 12:33 PM
its a real practice for certain tests/procedures
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A-A-Ron (they/them) 04/26/2023 12:34 PM
Jeez, I'm already loopy after getting blood drawn that doesn't sound fun
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I dont like getting blood drawn >~<
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robin (they/it) 04/26/2023 12:38 PM
me neither i pass out
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for most of my bloodwork they always expect me to have fasted but never ask me to. I've started asking first and they're like sure you can. and im like that's not what i asked tbh
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Just got my blood done wahoo still icky but glad I could do it
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Thanks to everyone that helped me afford the tests once again
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This is poison Ivy right Alt: raised and really red rash kinda scaly and cracked (edited)
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seb it/they 04/26/2023 4:05 PM
looks like some form of contact dermitis, which can be caused by a lot of things, posion ivy and oak are some of the things that can cause that
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( i am not a doctor lol)
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This is poison Ivy right Alt: raised and really red rash kinda scaly and cracked (edited)
Hayden (he/they) 04/26/2023 4:05 PM
Nah that's an arm /s. Not sure, I would go to urgent care if you can
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I can’t
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Too pricey
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I’ll just get some relief cream from Walgreens
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Hayden (he/they) 04/26/2023 4:06 PM
Cortisone cream should help
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seb it/they 04/26/2023 4:07 PM
i'd wash the area really well too
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🫡thank you this helps
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robin (they/it) 04/26/2023 4:07 PM
if it is poison ivy wash it with ketchup
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dk that it'd help but anytime i break out benadryl is my best friend
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Hayden (he/they) 04/26/2023 4:08 PM
If it doesn't help, try some anti-allergy like benadryl. I got something on me last weekend that made my arm red and it helped
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calamine lotion is for poison ivy/oak
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seb it/they 04/26/2023 4:09 PM
internet also reccomends menthol creams as they can be cooling
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Oki sounds good
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if it is poison ivy wash it with ketchup
robin (they/it) 04/26/2023 4:09 PM
this is what my grandfather does and he gets poisoned really often
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he keeps ketchup in his shower for this purpose
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Shower hot dog
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robin (they/it) 04/26/2023 4:15 PM
my family has notoriously sensitive skin and is very allergic to poison ivy the ketchup is always there
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Hayden (he/they) 04/26/2023 4:19 PM
Does he have the big pump bottle
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robin (they/it) 04/26/2023 4:21 PM
it is the large squeezy bottle
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The bottle they have at the Costco food court could come in handy /lh
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robin (they/it) 04/26/2023 4:23 PM
weve unlocked some very niche robin lore
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Hayden (he/they) 04/26/2023 4:23 PM
Is there a ketchup emoji
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does anyone know how to get over pickiness. or even like getting better at feeding your self routinely
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seb it/they 04/27/2023 8:00 PM
do you know about arfid?
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I’ve heard of it
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Hailey (she/they) 04/27/2023 8:01 PM
If you find out how to get over it please let me know 🙏
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BenjaminIsaac 04/27/2023 8:01 PM
chaining is a strategy some use where you link foods to your safe foods and gradually expand to something unrelated
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like chaining mac and cheese to cheesy rice and then some other savory rice then rice with vegetables
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ahhh I see
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that’s actually quite neat I have not heard about it
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BenjaminIsaac 04/27/2023 8:05 PM
I also know people who keep an emergency supply of protein shakes so if there are days when everything is unappetizing they can have some “don’t die juice” and be better off than just not eating
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me personally I do have days where it’s just ritz crackers
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but having something more substantial would be smart
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seb it/they 04/27/2023 8:07 PM
yeah i also have an emergency stash of sensory safe foods, my issues tend to be less with being picky and more with eating the same exact meal over and over
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which i somewhat fixed by making cooking into a hobby
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idk how i broke my ED but i eat 3 meals a day now in a wide variety, i feel gross about it, but im eating. idk why my brain just stopped caring about feeling gross cw ed talk
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seb it/they 04/27/2023 8:11 PM
yeah i think for me also knowing that dysphoria, ED and physical health stuff was a peice helped, a lot of my limited variety came from anxiety around specific foods making me feel sick, tbh going on T has been the main thing that's helped that tw ed, dysphoria, illness
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also letting myself completely avoid some sensory things- like eating all food used to be pretty miserable because i cannot do the texture of meat, but my doc had banned me from becoming veggie because he was worried i wouldn't get enough protein, but going veggie has helped bc i'm not spending all my sensory spoons eating a chunk of unappealing chicken
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idk how i broke my ED but i eat 3 meals a day now in a wide variety, i feel gross about it, but im eating. idk why my brain just stopped caring about feeling gross cw ed talk
I've been in a similar boat but reading that makes me so happy for you ❤️
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which i somewhat fixed by making cooking into a hobby
this is a big one for me, it also helps when I find things I WANT to make or eat
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puppygirl blair 04/28/2023 4:21 PM
I think I'm going 100% sterile
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I can't "release" anymore
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Just to note I haven't started hormones yet
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seb it/they 04/29/2023 8:42 PM
Trans harm reduction has recently begun testing HRT sources which are commonly used by trans people who are self-medicating. This involves testing a vial of HRT for concentration (strength) and testing for contamination (impurities).
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Any Neck pain solutions 💀
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Any Neck pain solutions 💀
TW: Chiropractic instructions alt text: anime gif of man with brown hair punching fast https://tenor.com/view/fist-of-the-north-star-hokutonoken-punch-gif-5447421 (edited)
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i have a full dose of paxlovid that i never used- if anyone here needs it dm me
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Does anybody have a trans friendly dentist?
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carolina dentistry was very chill with changing my name in their system and some of the techs seem to be with it when it comes to pronouns, but some of them into misgendering me still
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robin (they/it) 05/06/2023 12:31 PM
i found a site with a bunch of resources for trans people currently in abusive situations with a partner or who are recovering from domestic/sexual abuse i liked it in the todo under the survivor's resources area but ill link it here too
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If you identify as trans or non-binary and you are currently in an abusive relationship or have experienced trauma in your past, this section is for you. Included here are safety planning resources for people experiencing abuse, materials on healing from trauma, and information on healthy relationships/sexuality. If you are in crisis, feeling ...
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okay, i'm also looking for local stuff
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which we may need to set up ourselves
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was considering reaching out to pathways to healing and some other domestic violence orgs locally
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robin (they/it) 05/06/2023 12:35 PM
that seems like it could be a good idea
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yeah
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robin do you want to get on vc a bit to do some plotting
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robin (they/it) 05/06/2023 12:36 PM
ok
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one second
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Advice / step by step process for how to do IM injections safely https://pad.riseup.net/p/r.397ebf9c2dc940876969c66f66b730cd (edited)
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Instructions on clearing deadspace for estrogen/testosterone injections Clearing Deadspace?! With injections, dead space refers to the volume between the tip of the needle to the 0 marker on the syringe. In measurements this isn't counted, but you have to account for it - particularly if you have very tiny doses, as the dead space depending on your syringe may be anywhere up to ~0.07mL in volume. To help you get a more accurate dose, and reduce wasting medicine, do the following when preparing your dose: 1. Attach your draw needle to your syringe. 2. Draw your medicine from vial or ampoule to the required amount - for vial users, you will have to inject air into the vial first to prevent creating a vacuum. 3. Flick out any large bubbles inside your syringe so they rise to the top. 4. Remove the needle from the vial or ampoule, and point it upwards. 5. Pull down on the plunger and bring air into the syringe, emptying the dead space of any medicine. 6. Remove your draw needle, and attach your injection needle. 7. Push on your plunger, removing the air and adding your medicine into the dead space, until a tiny drop appears at the tip of your needle. 8. Confirm the position of your plunger matches the amount of your dose. The amount you'll subsequently "lose" is your dead space worth, however if you further want to reduce this you can use low deadspace needles, or if appropriate use fixed needles, however these are not suitable if you are drawing from ampoule, or are doing Intra-Muscular injections. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/767571928273256468/1035643779362852874/Clear_your_deadspace.mp4 cw needle (video demonstrating) (edited)
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thank u so much for this actually
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Advice / step by step process for how to do IM injections safely https://pad.riseup.net/p/r.397ebf9c2dc940876969c66f66b730cd (edited)
seb it/they 05/07/2023 4:08 PM
can you edit this to say it's good for all im injections, don't want T users to skip over it
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I'm pretty sure those instructions are good for intra-muscular only^ Some T can only be done subQ iirc
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Same with some E
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seb it/they 05/07/2023 4:10 PM
that's why i said "good for all im injections"
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like intramuscular
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oh im dumb
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Yeah I’m using diy estradiol enanthate which can be injected subq or im but I don’t think I have the correct needles for subq / haven’t injected before (today is my first day using it)
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seb it/they 05/07/2023 4:24 PM
yeah you've got stuff for im
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Irabella (Leilah)(she/fae) 05/07/2023 4:27 PM
I've got subq needles and one more 18 gauge for drawing if you need them.
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Oh wait I forget a lot of you left town
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It’s complicated as to whether I’m in town
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I’ve been doing IM and would rather do subQ but I don’t wanna bother learning a different method
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Advice / step by step process for how to do IM injections safely https://pad.riseup.net/p/r.397ebf9c2dc940876969c66f66b730cd (edited)
I think something really important here missed is it helps so much to keep your leg relaxed and not tense at all because that’s one thing that lead to discomfort during the process
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tw discussion of potential injury re above moving your leg muscle can also shift the needle and potentially cause some tearing, which is no fun
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In Quebec, children ages 14-17 are allowed to make choices about their healthcare. https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/capsules/medical-decisions-for-children-14-to-17-years-old/. Systems where younger people have bodily autonomy do exist, and work. I think this could be useful with discussion on parental rights, as there are places where this idea isn’t the norm. Idk I’m just spitballing
Children 14 to 17 years old (but under 18) can make decisions on their own about care necessary for their health.This agreement is legally called “consent”. Note that abortion is usually considered care necessary for a person’s health. So, a 14-year-old girl who wants an abortion doesn’t need her parents’ permission. The parents or a guardian (g...
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My friend is from Quebec and she’s been able to make medical decisions that would have otherwise been ignored or blocked by her parents
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It’s helped increase her quality of life significantly
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her testimony could honestly make for a pretty powerful statement
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Child liberation is so important especially in regards to mental health (which can impact physical health)
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agreed, especially since some of this laws are written on the basis of age
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I made decisions for some of my medications when I was under 18, and I consider it good practice for a medicinal professional to ask the actual patient what’s up, vs the parent of the patient
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children aren’t just extensions of their parents they’re their own people
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does anyone know any good speech therapists in charleston that help with voice training
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i looked on the spreadsheet in the drive but the two charleston based ones dont seem to be up to date
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does anyone know any good speech therapists in charleston that help with voice training
seb it/they 05/13/2023 6:50 PM
@Lowcountry SC
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ColorfulKnoll 05/13/2023 8:25 PM
I used Joy Musser, she has an online website, she's stationed in new York and does things from zoom
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Not sure if she does female to male or non-binary stuff but she helped alot with male to female stuff
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does anyone know any good speech therapists in charleston that help with voice training
Dani who works at free way music in cola does voice training but you need to contact her directly. I Can get you info if need be
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seb it/they 05/14/2023 6:17 PM
Does anyone have a good ifak gear list?
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Sheet1 item,price,purpose:,num per IFAK:,reusuable?,Bulk Offer:,bulk price:,bulk qty:,IFAKs supplied per purchase:,price per ifak:,notes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BVT62X6/?coli...
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seb it/they 05/14/2023 6:22 PM
Oh so true
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If you don't have the funds for an or accessibility to an IFAK, Can use the MARCH (Massive Hemoraging, Airway, Respiratory, Circulation, and Head Injury/Hypothermia) to get one item from each catagory. Side note: a more modern acronymn for memory & time purposes is ABCs of trauma assessment (Airway, breathing, and circulation). Lots of variation and add ons to this, but alertness is key, if you call out to someone and they respond, you know Airway and breathing is good, so I add Alertness to ABCs
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seb it/they 05/14/2023 7:51 PM
I'm trying to get s list together to send to my grandpa
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So I need more specific gear recs
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(this is still good info though)
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seb it/they
So I need more specific gear recs
Depends on how extensive as he wants it to be. Check out mymedic car kit. Really more than what you'd need with bout zero training is a TQ, chest seal, guaze, Ace bandage, and medical sheers. (guaze+ace bandage is enough to do the job of an pressure dressing. Israeli bandages are just an expensive ace bandage tbh) (edited)
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I'll take a vid of my medical fanny pack later, I don't carry it everywhere, but I do keep it in my car and carry it during actions or when I'm out doing some things in the woods. When I'm just walking around I usually only have a TQ and some bandages. A lot of stuff is intuitive, but if you don't know how to use something, maybe someone near you knows how to use it, but it might just be extra. (edited)
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For familiarity purposes, I always recommend putting one of your own kits together rather than buying a prepackaged kit, also gives you the option to make adjustments to your particular needs (edited)
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So I need more specific gear recs
North American Rescue is a good source for TQs, they make CATs which I like, don't get blue it's the color for trainer TQs. They also make chest seals, get vented if possible. Compressed gauze is nice, but a bit more expensive and honestly brand does not matter on that, it's just cloth
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if you're getting quickclot go with the impregnated gauze not the powder. I haven't read much on it but I've heard the gauze is far more effective (edited)
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Health departments in all 46 counties are providing up to two Overdose (OD) Safety Kits to anyone who requests them. Each life-saving OD Safety Kit contains two doses of naloxone, five fentanyl test strips (FTS), instructions (English, Spanish), and guidance for how to identify an opioid overdose. Find a kit near you at.
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