ADVENT SEASON STARTS NOW?! Lupus Complications, New House, & Life Updates GRWM

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Hey guys! Let me know what you think we should do about advent season! I will post a poll on the KZbin community Tab and Instagram to see what everyone thinks but your opinion is very important to me! Love ya💖

[@heathergallimore1371]

Just wait until November. I want to enjoy Spooky Season.

[@sherriechampion7979]

I will watch when and whatever you post! ❤❤ Do whatever is best for you and your channel! You u box them we will come watch! 😂😂❤❤❤ I can't speak for everyone but I watch for the sheer fun of your videos, I don't even buy subscriptions boxes much less Advent Calendars! ❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@jennymatheny3900]

just wait girl till november for that . but you can still do you'r subscription box's in video's

[@muggle804]

@@sherriechampion7979 totally agree❤

[@m.service5584]

You could always number the advent calendars as they come in (with a big magic marker), and open them in that order--maybe starting on October first. Another option would be to start with the more recognizable/popular ones and save any Etsy or unusual ones for after Christmas. 🤷 You will just have to do whatever works best for you, Alexandria!! Well watch, regardless of how you open them!🥰

[@SandraSmith-i4j]

Don’t panic, Advent calendar season shouldn’t happen until after Halloween, it’s your reaction that I like watching.

[@streetfamily6909]

Totally agree!

[@laurenringel8399]

Exactly!

[@debb5470]

Yes Halloween first!!!

[@debb5470]

I Need Halloween first lol

[@karine-v]

Same. I never intend on buying any calender, I'm watching for your reaction and opinion.

[@hollybrooke322]

I personally would rather advent calendar season go late than start early. I think what’s most important is what is best for your health and I believe a lot of us watch it to see your reaction more so than to figure out which ones to buy.

[@eldertrumpetgirl16]

@@hollybrooke322 Yes this! Watching her do advent calendars until March gets me through the post Christmas haze until my allergies start kicking in lol

[@sherriechampion7979]

@@hollybrooke322 Exactly! ♥️

[@aolsweetsew]

My opinion is to open the food ones first. The others can wait until you're ready for your advent calendar season to begin. I'm happy with whatever works for you. You take care of you and stop stressing over us. We'll be here when you're ready. Your health is WAAAAY more important. P.S. If you do a bingo card, please put bloopy top and squeezy tube as two of the squares. P.P.S. The thumb and pointer finger stiffness, as well as the 'claw hand" could be issues in your neck/spine. Mention it to your doctor to see if he/she wants a MRI.

[@sallyfields2385]

💯

[@boogiebear3095]

I agree

[@Kiwigorl75]

@@aolsweetsew I agree 👍🏼

[@HolleyH]

💯💯💯

[@Sunshine-uo7um]

Good call on the food ones lol All We care about is you looking after you we are here for anything

[@jennifermiller1042]

As a viewer for years, who also has neurodivergent and chronic illnesses, please believe me, I just want you to take care of yourself. If you haven't finished your house and it's a little messy, if you can't film because you feel like crud, if you do advent calendars every month of the year. I enjoy your content and you seem like a genuine person. If we were friends, I would give the same feedback. Your true fans will always be here for you, no matter what life throws your way. Take care of you and yours and the rest will fall into place!

[@Sorchia56]

Wholeheartedly agree! I have SLE and Fall is the worst for me. From October to December, it’s one giant flare up no matter how hard I try to stop it in its tracks. It’s better than in the beginning but…UGH! I’m already using the hot tub and it’s September, it’s going to be a fun ride! This is why I get Christmas done by mid September every year. Christmas cards are filled out, addressed, not sealed or stamped yet. Yes, even the wrapping. At 53, I’ve finally got the system down pat! I plugged in and turned on my paraffin wax machine.

[@jennifermiller1042]

@@Sorchia56 I wish you the most restful and restorative season as possible, sweetheart. I'm literally dealing with my hip giving out on me because of the weather change. I wish I had a hot tub! I thought about trying that sauna tent everyone was trying years ago from Amazon. Anyway, love, you take care of yourself too. Warmth and happiness from me through the internet 🥰

[@Snakelady-]

Beautifully said!

[@AmySaysWords]

THIS

[@eldertrumpetgirl16]

Girl, wait until spooky season is done, we will wait. I literally avoid every other advent calendar unboxing because I enjoy watching you so much, has been that way for the last three or so years. Seeing you shop for Advent calendars would be an absolute treat! I'm totally down for that idea! Catch up on the other boxes for the next bit until the pumpkins are done and do everything you want to do for a proper Advent calendar season, we will be here regardless!

[@alyheindel9215]

Literally sameeeee

[@cydavis47]

This 60 year old struck survivor has been watching you for a VERY LONG TOME. I love you. I’ll pray for your strength to cope and tack control you your health. Just believe more in your self. Remember you have a wonderful husband and family by you. That includes your KZbin family also.❤️

[@jhoney8870]

I will not watch anyone else's advent calendar unboxings. No one does it better than you!!! Do what stresses you out the least, your health is most important! You are one of the sweetest humans on YT! 🧡

[@Jacqueline7]

I’ve watched you religiously for multiple years and can’t imagine people falling off your channel, cuz I always love your videos!

[@helenauch6455]

Honey, don't stress about it. You know we'll watch you open advent calendars any time of year. :)

[@ocd_annaleigh]

Do whatever stresses you out the least. Your loyal viewers will watch whatever you post, whenever you post it. We’re here for you and your lovely personality!

[@Jean0Smart0Fan]

I'd wait till November! I'm sure I'm not the only one that doesn't buy calendars, I'm her for the awesome reactions! 😂❤

[@marilynruggeberg]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

Same!! The only time I'd ever buy one is if they went on big clearance after the holidays. But as we all know, now they just sell them at regular price all year round...

[@montananerd8244]

Same! These videos just make it easy to skip stuff that I don’t genuinely want or need. The idea of the calendar is def more appealing than the actual calendar. I’d rather buy myself holiday treats!

[@barbaram6178]

yep same! and i'm not watching any other youtubers opening advent calendars, unless is maybe NerdCrafter with the fidget toys ones cause I know is not Alex's niche

[@Jean0Smart0Fan]

@barbaram6178 same. The only other one I've watched is just ann but she doesn't do more then one or two.

[@myliza700]

Breathe. I think the majority would agree with me saying that we’re not here to find what calendars to buy. They’re great references for what is worth the money. But we’re here for your reactions and your content. You literally said what you wanted to do with getting the stack in the back taken care of first. Honestly I think that’s the least stressful option and you should take it. We’re here for your content. I have been here since dark background days. Watching you stress yourself out when you don’t need to makes me sad

[@fernbrisot325]

Nay on the Advent Calendars before Spoopy Season. The guts of the calendar is absolutely secondary to your reactions while you open them. And, the whole point of Advent Calendars is that they are during a special time of year, not just when the retailers tell us it is time. I do love the idea of an Advent Calendar bingo or drinking game... sip when you get a black eyeliner, drink the whole bottle when you get a sticker! I love whatever you choose to do. 💖

[@NothinbutLove]

Whole bottle for a sticker lol I agree that the content of the calendars is secondary to her reactions.

[@Kiwigorl75]

@fernbrisot325 I agree with everything you've said except the whole bottle for the stickers, we'd be on the floor 😜🤣

[@rosinaferrante8532]

Wait till the end of October to start ❤❤

[@Steggelfling]

I'm sorry it isn't more, I just wanted to send you a little something. I'm a 37 year old mother of two who rarely gets a chance to wear make up, nevermind open multiple luxury advent calendars. But your channel and your personality brings me so much joy. Please take it easy and know that you could open Christmas advent calendars in the middle of a heatwave and we'll all be here to watch and rant along with you. Please take care of yourself and give yourself grace. You're a wonderful soul. All of my love from England! ♥️

[@HeyHiBrittanyy]

Something about you is so comforting, you're my "safe" channel!

[@ameythes]

Let's clear the pile of boxes behind you (that are already a few months, maybe a year old 😂) and keep the advent calendars for Christmas! It's toooo soon and we have other holidays before! ❤

[@mariehansler]

My mom used to keep a tree up year round, and she would decorate it for every season. She made ornaments for it for every holiday. 💜

[@m.service5584]

My neighbor does that! It's always so beautiful -- even with the simplest decorations! I think the lights are tiny so there's just a soft glow from it in the evenings...light a nightlight in her kitchen/breakfast area.

[@nikitatavernitilitvynova]

We have one too but it's a modern looking one we diy'd. It's basically made up of tree branches my brother and a friend found around where we live, cut them so when they're hung they look like a triangle shape, with nails in them to hang ornaments. We usually keep some pinecones on it and a string with wooden apples on it during the year and just decorate it for Christmas with lights and other types of ornaments.

[@minkg8178]

We do a sort of similar thing but with Halloween bats. We have three amigurumi ones and eventually the family vote was to leave them up year round but with different hats for the seasons. They have little Santa hats for Christmas.

[@annettedoerscher618]

I would rather wait. Is anyone else tired of seeing Christmas stuff out right after labor day? Bottom line on this is you do whatever works for you. We all appreciate everything you do and want you to be healthy. Take care of you first. We are not going anywhere. Hugs to you.😊

[@Mama_Bear2017]

Definitely switch drs for the adhd meds. The one you have now sounds weird and if they make you uncomfortable, definitely find one that suits and helps you better.

[@MaficJustice]

Agreed!! Especially if they're not filling the right doses and refusing to fill her meds! Although, going every two months is pretty normal for ADHD. Or at least that's what I have to do

[@skylerjameson5682]

Yeah my kid has monthly appointments for his adhd pill and other mental health meds. No refills. ​@@MaficJustice

[@bethlovesthings]

*boost* 💯💯💯

[@jenniferoesch7573]

Oh honey, we have told you for years we'd watch you open any box anytime! Please do not let what we want cause you stress or panic! We love you, not the boxes!❤

[@Amethyst_Alien]

You are so real. It's okay to be real in the time that social media has become so... plastic. Thank you for making it feel okay to express both the ups and downs that come with life. So looking forward to spooky season and advent season! Anxiety is a struggle for sure... and it's good to pause and breathe. Time feels like we are always behind, but the viewers here... I think the majority of us enjoy seeing the unboxings for both the products, but also for your review of them. It's okay to start early. It's okay to wait. You got this, and you have our support.

[@diamondtucker5979]

“I’ll go get the stuff” can I just say, your father sounds like the best dad ever. This story and several of the other things you’ve shared about him and your mom as well, are really heartwarming ❤

[@karenfellenz1115]

Advent calendars are always a highlight of the season, but you could read a cereal box for an hour and we would watch it😅

[@m.service5584]

😂❤

[@Bee-l3k]

I would really like to see Advent calendar season to start around the earliest the first of November. I want to enjoy the Halloween season with you.

[@lesliemchale8956]

I personally think we should wait until later in the year. And I like extending the advent season through the winter months. Honestly, everyone is going to love the videos whenever you decide to start them! (And yes, sell us some holiday candles, we'll help fund the expensive advent calendars!)

[@brickohammy]

I love advent calendar season!! It's my favorite time on KZbin and my fiancée and I watch them every year together. We look forward to it every year. I think keep it during the season you always have ☺️

[@BuffytheRealSlayer]

I say do the food ones as soon as they come in and then wait until November to open the rest. I also love the idea of a bingo card and some recommendations of your favorite calendars of the past. ❤ I honestly never buy the calendars you show, but I love watching you open them. Your reactions are so much fun.

[@ilioo90]

I am so glad you are starting to advocate for yourself regarding your health. Your current doctor sounds.... off. I have never heard of a doctor contacting a pharmacy to check on prescriptions. I would switch back asap, you should never feel guilty when visiting the doctor!! Start Advent season when you feel right doing so. I don't intend to buy any, but I just enjoy watching you open and react, and just your Christmasy vibes!

[@bmckong]

Don’t put pressure on yourself about advent season. Get ones you want to do and post as you are able. Your audience is here regardless and will support you. As someone who also lives with a chronic illness and pain, I hope you remember it’s okay to take time and do less. Even if we can’t buy the same ones this year, we can prepare for next year. Your health and mental well being are more important. ❤❤

[@karenvandersass]

Fellow Lupus girl here. I think the first 6 months or so after diagnosis are the hardest. The meds haven't fully kicked in yet, and you're learning about your illness but haven't had the time to really understand it yet. You haven't had a chance to figure out what things work best for your body, like do you need 9 hours of sleep each night or are you better when you don't eat gluten or if lavender-scented lotion makes your skin hurt more than unscented. Hang in there! Please make a list of all the possible symptoms so that you can discuss them with your rheumatologist. Lean on your family and friends as needed. And, most importantly, give yourself a lot of grace.

[@justinaclayburn2248]

As another lupus girlie here, agreed. The first 6-12 months for me were the worst. It took months to get stuff settled with the meds and the side effects. Now it’s been more than a decade and I still have weird days (when I get over fatigued my eyes keep trying to cross and my eye doctor says it’s probably just the muscles giving up), but I’m way down on all my meds and you get used to a lot of things. I definitely don’t miss the tummy trouble parts of taking the plaqueil/hydroxychloroquine.

[@jennifervaniel8269]

Another lupus girlie here, and I am a year post-diagnosis and still struggling. It definitely takes time to find the right treatment. I am not there yet, but I have hope that we will eventually get there.

[@karenvandersass]

@@jennifervaniel8269 I was diagnosed 23 years ago. I can't tell you that everything is going to be sunshine and roses. Lupus still sucks. But it does eventually become easier to handle. You will find the right doctors for your (very individual) type of lupus. The doctors will find the right medication or set of medications for your body. Things will stabilize to the point where you can settle into your new normal. You will probably have flares and your life might not be the same as it was before, but you can still have a pretty darn good life. If you haven't yet, please consider finding an online or in person support group. The Lupus Foundation has them in every state or can direct you to the support network in your country if you live elsewhere. Only other lupies really understand the craziness of it all. Hugs to you and Alexandria both!

[@leonnahofer9138]

I say pick one subscription per video and open all of them during that video then by the time you’re done it will be time to open the calendars 🌸

[@janis2633]

Yes!!!!!❤❤❤

[@SamoraUrLove]

If you're worried about them selling out before the Advent season. My suggestion is to do a Video of all the Advent calendars you would like to get BUT just put Screenshots of the Calendars in the Video and either do a Voice over or do a Side by Side showing us which ones are available.

[@kittykatmeowers3392]

That's a really great idea!

[@SamoraUrLove]

@kittykatmeowers3392 Thank You 😊

[@kittykatmom96]

I just wanted to comment THANK YOU❤ You being so vulnerable and candid about your lupus journey has really helped me! When you talked about your symptoms, I started crying because I was like, that sounds like the things I have going on. So because of you, I spoke with my family doctor, and she ordered the bloodwork (ANA titer and pattern and ALL the other ones), and it came back positive. So they are thinking I either have Lupus or Sjorgrens. So in a week, I go see a rheumatologist at the University of Cincinnati because I also have severe Crohns disease that is also being cared for by another specialist there! Yikes, I'm so sorry that I typed a novel but I really just wanted to thank you ...because of you being so open I realized that I don't have to suffer thinking something is really wrong with me and that I need to just deal with it! So, thank you from the bottom of my heart! I wish all the best on your journey🫶💕

[@StLsalsagirl]

🫂

[@user-yc4fz7vv6u]

hope it goes well for you.

[@kittykatmom96]

@@StLsalsagirl thank you🫶💕

[@AnonymousMusing]

The companies should have waited until after Halloween. Please try to catch up with the non Christmas boxes first. I love going past the Christmas season.

[@StLsalsagirl]

YESSSS! Girl, finish your stacks and let's start Advent calendars as they come in! ❤you!

[@divinelyengineered]

I say wait on the advent calendars. Im not watching to figure out what to buy for this year, im watching to figure out if I want to grab any next year.

[@rosemarybelore6622]

As a person who deals with fibromyalgia I can relate to the skin pain. I get that a lot and it’s so hard for others to understand. My husband was really upset at first because he thought I didn’t want him to touch me anymore. He couldn’t understand that just running his fingers over my hand or arm lightly was painful. Making him read up on the disease helped but unless you are someone with chronic pain, it’s hard to relate. I get where you are coming from as my disease has similar symptoms to yours. Fatigue, joint pain, skin pain, etc. Please rest when you need to. It took me a long time to do that. I felt like I needed to get things done and the more I pushed myself the worse I felt! We will wait for your videos whenever you are able to make them. If you want to start doing some advent calendars now as well as other unboxings that’s ok too. I’m just happy to see your happy smiling face. You are such a genuine person and I love your reactions to the products and unboxing. I’ll be here when you are ready ❤ Take care of Tater and Ren too. Oh and Jeremy of course lol

[@sherriechampion7979]

@@rosemarybelore6622 does your skin feel likes it has a sunburn when cold air hits it? Fibro has made mine more sensitive than ever! ♥️🙏

[@m.piglet4541]

I'm good with whatever you want to do! To be honest, I stopped wearing makeup years ago and watch all your videos because I enjoy watching you. I hope it doesn't stress you out too much, because you've got a pack of loyal viewers here.

[@AJCaroline-qm5nz]

Maybe do an advent calendar deep dive video now talking about which ones to purchase, which to skip, etc. and then starting the actual unboxings in November. It’s kinda a happy medium. Personally, I prefer to watch any advent calendar unboxings after Halloween has passed.

[@hubertron]

I would love to see you get through those subscription boxes before advent calendar season!

[@ellewhomeows]

Don’t let what others are doing make you feel anxious and behind. Work at your pace, do what is best for YOU and your channel. We adore watching your videos and whenever you want to post the calendars, we will be here!! Don’t feel rushed or anxious, just do what feels right to you! Please take care of yourself ❤

[@Mama_Bear2017]

Don't stress!! Start advent season whenever u want and do it for as long as u want. I do agree with someone else that commented to do the food ones first that way u don't have to worry about them not being fresh or good.

[@ElementoDisidente]

Don't worry over us, we'll be here for whenever you are able to release advent themed videos. We'll wait for when you're ready. Take good care of yourself and your health first. ❤

[@corrinapett]

BIG HUGS!!! ❤ We all care massively about you. ❤

[@Sunshine-uo7um]

I have a feeling viewship will be up on advent calanders. Jen Luv called you the queen of advent ❤ It's seems a bit soon for calanders to me but again I'm here for anything you do ❤

[@samesta5695]

Hopefully we get her to half a million subscribers

[@chelseanienaber3207]

Advent calendar season is my favorite time of the year whenever you are ready I'm here for it.

[@Snogard45]

mood girl, I'm also chronically ill (EDS/POTS) and have been seeking medical care for a decade and definitely don't see any doctor that makes you feel too nervous to ask for the care you need. it's counterintuitive to you getting better if you can't communicate with them so even if they're the best doctor in the world it's not worth it! also I definitely feel the whole "finding out little things about the way you function are actually part of your illness", I learned so many things about me weren't normal....

[@jenniferdevinney541]

Hi fellow zebra, I have those diagnoses too! I agree wholeheartedly, you have to feel comfortable with your care team. Sometimes it is very hard to find a caring doc you trust. It's always worth getting 2nd or 3rd opinions if you need it.

[@Snogard45]

@@jenniferdevinney541 fellow zebra!!!! shakes your hoof hahaha. definitely, finding the right experts who really care about you and your highly specific condition is all the difference. I really hope alexandira is looking into physical therapy that's inclusive to her lupus-related pain issues too, since I think that was by far the most helpful thing for me! relearning how to move seems simple but it's the foundation for a easier life.

[@jmarshal]

Zebras unite! 🦓🦓🦓

[@Chelbsn]

I will be here whichever way you decide to do Advent Season, but for me personally, it's more exciting to wait until November 1st. I just feel more festive then and I don't think it's always a positive thing to rush forward to the next thing. Time already goes so fast that sometimes I just like to sit back and enjoy the present

[@caitsnotcait]

We love you girl, your health and the boys are so much more important than putting videos out for us! I sit through your old videos for hours and they never get old, so I promise we are perfectly okay with you taking time away for yourself 🩷

[@emmaknightstep1699]

I think advent season should wait! I’d love to see you get through the subscription boxes first or at least a good dent

[@desireelaird7513]

Everyone deserves a doctor they're comfortable with, who listens and responds appropriately. 100% you need to find another doctor. Soon. You can do advent anytime you like. If I were picking, I'd wait until November 1st. But I'll be happy to watch them anytime!

[@shinaichica]

I've been watching old Advent calendar videos for like two weeks. I'm ready!

[@shinaichica]

Also I wanted to add that if YOU'RE not ready to start don't do it. Start when you're ready. I made my Mom take my Sephora one and hide it until Thanksgiving so I don't get sad and tempted

[@brandyd]

I also have Lupus and lost my insurance so had to stop my Hydroxychloroquine as a result. I have spent the last 3 weeks dealing with chronic pain and terrible stomach issues. It took a while for the meds to "work" for me, but now that I'm not on it, I miss normal so much. I've been sleeping 16-19 hours a day, also. Hang in there. It gets better.

[@sherriechampion7979]

@@brandyd I'm so sorry! 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️🥺

[@ashleys.949]

I love advent calendar season but especially the affordable ones (because those ones are the most realistic for most people!!)

[@makaylacerda8402]

I don’t watch you to determine what to buy, I watch you because you’re just so sweet and fun! And your reactions to the audacity of these companies is just pure entertainment tbh ❤

[@danikaa.mariee]

YESSS! We loooove new videos in this family! ❤ My 3 month old daughter is entranced by you. 🥰😂

[@m.service5584]

❤

[@jlbnerdy]

Take care of yourself & if you feel you need to start advent calendars & you want to, go for it. If you're not feeling it, no stress. Your health, home & family (including puppers) are the most important. Always love seeing you on my feed, no matter when that happens to be. ❤

[@TheTork66]

Definitely change doctors. You need to feel comfortable. They are not acting normal. I take 4 bigger medications and one is a narcotic. I have never been treated like that. Don't stress about advent calendars either. If you feel weird starting then now, wait until November. We watch for what you do. 💙

[@jleighwolfe]

Youre my ultimate comfort youtuber. Take care of yourself, ill watch anything you post, whenever you post it.

[@jackiewagner2430]

I can’t wait for advent season!!!!

[@saraferreira-holz6375]

As delightful as watching you tear into advent boxes is, please wait until spooky season is over. My preference is after the big 🦃. Glad tater is doing better.

[@happycamper4thewin]

I don’t buy Advent calendars but I love to watch you open them! I personally would prefer to wait until November 1st but you do what is best for you ❤

[@mommashawna707]

I most definitely think you could stack your advent calendars in the back in the shape of a Christmas tree and use that until it’s time to actually bring the Christmas tree out. You do have a dog with epilepsy and you are having issues so why not do a few early it’s not like we’re going to hate it, we love an advent calendar anytime.

[@Mollyrae0607]

I’m so Excited for advent season

[@SandyArmyCat2005]

No! Enjoy your favorite seasons, enjoy your beautiful house and please remember that as a fellow chronic illness person, stress can significantly raise flares and will drain you quicker than anything else! I’ve been in this chronic illness and pain realm for18 years and stress really can’t be detrimental! We love you! Enjoy your success!

[@jmonarch23ify]

Maybe count down to Advent season Saturdays starting now?? One day instead of all videos.

[@StellaRose8919]

I like that idea

[@mrslonewolf1]

Love this!!

[@eudoraanders4617]

Yeah, honestly doesn’t matter too much what you’re unboxing, I’m here for your relaxing and relatable personality.

[@wendydykens5180]

i think you should open them when you are ready ill watch whenever,please be kind to yourself-just wait till your ready

[@TeresaWyatt-qm2hc]

Absolutely don't let people pushing stuff out early make you feel rushed babes wait till after spooky season

[@nikkiperry4103]

There are Halloween advent calendars that you could open now! :D ❤

[@Deedee_9090]

Yes! ❤

[@raetona]

"if you made it this far you're a strong soul" NO, I watch every video to the end because I am enjoying myself. I don't know how to translate this to your confidence, but we like you, we really like you!

[@leeannmathias8484]

I have fibromyalgia and neurology problems and the symptoms you were describing about your hand and the pain in your touch is exactly what I feel

[@kblive1414]

And about the scrubby thing hurting the skin when it’s not supposed to hurt. I’m diagnosed with fibromyalgia and experience those extra sensitive type of symptoms and the tightening tendons.

[@kblive1414]

What helps give you relief?

[@ivy5554]

One of the most important things I learned when it comes to doctors is that you really have to do your research and 'shop around' to find one with the expertise, experience, knowledge, compassion and personality that meets your needs. Dont stay with a specific doctor if you feel uncomfortable or something doesnt feel right. Trust your instincts and don't worry about offending others when it comes to your health, it's not worth the risk! None of them will be exactly the same, and an MD is always preferable to an NP or PA if you have an issue that needs to be diagnosed. You want your Primary Care to be a true MD, but NP's and PA's are fine for common issues like flu/cold, refilling a birth control medication, etc. Also you do have to go in regularly to get a prescription for controlled substances (which adhd meds often are) but definitely change doctors, that doctor's behavior was totally unacceptable.

[@gabriellemullis3328]

Wait I have a new lupus diagnosis and it’s so hard. Praying for you girl!

[@queenkamie1743]

I’ve had it since I was 15 I’m now 38. It’s ebbs and flows. At times it gets easier. You’ll have to figure out what meds work for you. Find an awesome rheumatologist. If they are addressing your needs MOVE ON! Best advice I can give you.

[@queenkamie1743]

Right now I’m in remission and the last time I was; my daughter was 5. She is now 20.

[@biancamahan5090]

Advent calendar season starts when you are ready for it to. I only watch your advent calendar videos because your reaction and humor is what makes them. Anyone can open a box but it's your personality that makes it fun! I would rather have you be healthy than anything. Take care of your health, the calendars can wait. ❤

[@tatevikkyurkchyan448]

I'll watch no matter when you start advent season so do it when you're comfortable. 💖One thing you can do earlier if you're up for it is maybe an advent calendar tier list or mega cheat-sheet type video where you tell us some of your all-time favorites and no-gos so we can use it as a guide to shop for our own this year. But again, whatever you're up for!

[@kimwall9973]

Let’s GGGOOOOOOO!!!

[@MephistoAngel]

Love y’all so much and hang in there! Your health and the health of your family (pups totally included) is premier ❤ You are actually the only KZbinr I always watch!! Like I never miss an episode! You bring so much joy ❤ With your Advent calendars questions: don’t go broke buying calendars, sweet Alexandria. Whatever you open we are here for and love! Please don’t stress over when to start opening them either. Heck we love the extended Advent season every year and are here for whatever timeline makes sense for you. lol I’m no help here but I just want you to enjoy it and do what feels good for you. Much love and get good rest! ❤

[@beththomas7362]

Hi Alexandria! I have had a Lupus diagnosis for about 10 yrs now. The issue with your hand is called “trigger finger”. Your Rheumatologist can do cortisone shots to help with that. Also, you might want to ask your Dr about Benlysta infusions. That is what has helped me the most. Hope you get to feeling better soon!!!😊😊😊

[@annemariebacon8156]

I have been on Benlysta since 2018 and it worked so well so quickly :) I do have stomach issues the next day (worth it, honestly). Part of what I love is that I also see the infusion nurses every month and they are amazingly supportive.

[@amanda.burkey]

Hear me out- put up a miniature "Christmas" tree for October, decorate it as a spooky tree, and then when October is over you can just go straight to traditional Christmas or even do it Thanksgiving/fall themed in between Halloween and Christmas. Obviously mostly everything you unbox will be Christmas/winter themed, but I still think it would give you an option to start early! ❤

[@alinamiller5152]

You might not see this comment, or care, but I feel like I need to tell you this because I really care for you. Watch your diet. What you put in your body has such an impact on your health, and some people don't even know how much it helps to have a clean diet. Whole foods, not ultra processed. No sugar or artificial sweeteners. We dont eat out anymore ( veeeery rarely, like 2-3 times a year lol) i make everything myself, i check labels on everything. I use whole foods, and definitely no seed oils. I have a chronic auto immune condition, and changing my diet has changed my life. Watching you complain about so many health issues and seeing what you're drinking and eating is making me wanna scream STOP IT!! 😅

[@kblive1414]

Well ain’t that the truth. Anti inflammatory diet and lifestyle is the medicine. I understand the concept however I do indulge in foods but with chronic pain it can have lasting negative effects. I had commented about that here a few times asking for videos about anti inflammatory lifestyle, it’s important for healing.

[@kblive1414]

I appreciate your nudge because you seem to have experience knowing how significantly it can improve quality of life.

[@TeaBrew4]

Your parents sound so loving and generous

[@jennifermiller1042]

I think you can start doing calendars. A Halloween tree with Nightmare Before Christmas vibes would be super cute until after spooky time!

[@tomorrowsucked4941]

I'm personally on board for you to do Advent calendar season in whatever way makes it exciting for you. It's more pleasant to watch when you're excited about what you're doing and not stressed/feeling like garbage

[@lindabeck4254]

I love advent calendar season! You do them on your schedule and we will enjoy them whenever they air

[@AmySaysWords]

Honestly I would watch year round advent calendar season but also I will watch them whenever you feel it’s the right time to open them!

[@JenMorris-c1b]

I'd totally watch them all year round too!

[@simplygratefulartbysusan147]

I only watch your videos so do what is best for you. You are just the sweetest person ever. I sincerely hope you feel better soon ❤

[@kathyday6782]

Agree with many others here - don't feel like you need to rush advent calendar season, enjoy your spooky season! I loved watching them all last year to get ideas of what I might want or definitely don't want this year, and have gone back and rewatched some to help make my choices for this year! You also sound very insightful about what you need out of a doctor, it can be hard to stick up for yourself sometimes so great job knowing what feels right to you.

[@karli226]

Advent calendar season is the best time! I will watch them all regardless of the time. I’d say start whenever you feel more comfortable and less stressed. I also can’t believe how early everything is coming out in the stores. There’s Halloween/fall/Christmas it’s wild!

[@breihannawillhite6267]

Whatever you choose to do, ill be here. Ive been here since 2016 and have no plans on leaving even if you gave up unboxing and advent calanders. Your posts always make my day. As someone who also struggles with lupas, just hang in there and rmbr you fans love you for you!

[@RenMar1108]

Oh honey, I have social anxiety too. I didn’t realize it until I was much older than you are. You are already ahead of the game. Pat yourself on the back, congrats to you for acknowledging it. You are doing great! Your fans love you and it’s okay. It’s your channel. You are the boss of you.

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

Your health comes first! Do whatever is best for you! ❤

[@LilliumWitticur]

Please push it off! I love celebrating winter as a season, and that goes until February! No Christmas/winter until end of fall 🙏🏻 😂

[@Lola-AreaCode212]

Please be well. Sending you so much healing love! ❤

[@CBVintageCollectibles]

Omg you talk about your pain and you are the first person that has talked about what I feel!! People think I’m nuts when my 7lb cat walks on me and I say it hurts a lot.

[@elvacarrillo8292]

Hey Alexandria, Advent season starts when you say it does. Also, I’ve recently had issues with stiffness in my hands and a dull ache in the joints of my fingers. I’ve been rubbing a small amount of castor oil on my hands before bed. My hands have felt so much better, it takes a couple days, but it will help a lot.

[@neurodiverg-eve]

It's sooo important to have a Dr you can talk to! In Va, tests are done either bc of insurance or randomly chosen. They want to see a positive result - that you are the one taking it. An OT can be really helpful with hand pain!

[@krystlynnemuscutt9552]

Advent season could go all year for all we care…. You can do it whenever you want and we will STILL watch you

[@GTMonica]

I don’t buy Advent calendars anymore, it’s a waste of money. I love watching you open them anytime of the year. So when you’re ready to begin, I’m here to watch 😊