I knew I needed to switch my PCP because her office staff was incompetent, but I put it off because I never go to the doctor. Today I discovered that she moved without bothering to inform her patients; now her office staff is incompetent and in Malden and Arlington. To add some urgency, I hurt my foot and need to see a podiatrist ASAP (which of ( Read more... )

For everyone who asked about my acupuncture experience ( Read more... )

I've made a few purchases recently that have -- without hyperbole -- changed my life. So I thought I'd share, in case they might change your life, too ( Read more... )

I've had this low-level anxiety for the last few days, for no reason, and it felt very familiar -- but distantly so, like I hadn't felt it in awhile. And I finally figured out why. In the summer I can't fuck up. I mean, of course I could, but mostly I surround myself with projects and people that I get along with easily, that I don't have to ( Read more... )

Anyone want a pair of Keen Presidios in black, size 7? Only worn one day, before blisters indicated that I should have gotten the smaller size! And now I'm at work, and have nothing else to wear, and have wasted $90! Whee!

In other news, why the fuck can't I tell whether shoes fit while I'm still inside the store/my house? (Alternately, why ( Read more... )

On the advice of my (wonderful) therapist, I'm going to start taking St. John's Wort today. I bought a month's supply (60 capsules) today for about $30. On top of the $95 per therapy visit (my job switched insurance companies, and the new company won't add her to their provider list because they "already have enough therapists in Cambridge"), ( Read more... )

Could any of you recommend an acupuncturist in the Camberville area (or possibly a little further afield for someone really excellent, but still T-accessible)?

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