ROLADA said:To put it bluntly, every single moment of my day seems to demand some kind of reward, and for me, that reward is a cigarette.
Go find yourself some other kind of prize... just make sure it isn't chocolate. 😁
I used to set aside my cigarette money in a specific spot every single day... then, at the end of the month, I’d treat myself to some flashy, totally unnecessary stuff I wouldn't normally touch (like this beaded necklace that cost me about $45 or so). Find a little ritual like that and make it your reward. Honestly, you'll probably shock yourself when you see how much cash you've actually managed to scrape together. 😲
Lawrence Garcia93 said:Ex-smokers are honestly the worst. They’re easily the least tolerant group out there.😎
Spot on.😬
I mean, you’d think my former "smoking buddies" would at least try to understand my current reality, right?
But no. Now, smokers just smell terrible to me. Their clothes, their hair, their skin... everything. It's everywhere. 🙂 Sometimes I catch myself wondering if I used to smell just as bad. 😲
It was simple—one day, without warning, I hadn't bought a pack in almost three years. Before that, I was going through about a pack and a half, maybe two packs a day. Honestly, I thought I’d never be able to stop; I actually thought being a smoker was great
I didn't really deal with any massive withdrawals, I didn't put on any weight, and I wasn't even particularly nervous (well, not more than usual 😁 )
And since then, I haven't touched one. Not even when I'm out hanging with people who still smoke. The best part of all of this? That feeling of FREEDOM. Knowing I'm not dependent on anything
Nowadays, I barely even think about the fact that I used to be a smoker
It is definitely all mental—if (and when) you make a firm enough decision, you're done. Guaranteed
And isn't it just RIDICULOUS to be addicted to something (I mean, literally)... when I really sit back and think about it, that constant craving for a cigarette was what got under my skin the most (it's like every addiction; it starts off as a pleasure, but eventually, you don't even enjoy it anymore, you just have this desperate need to feel "normal" again), so I just decided to get rid of that Shit
Good luck to everyone. If I could walk away from it, anyone can. I'm nothing special👋
Here’s the deal: bleeding doesn't always mean hemorrhoids. But if that's what you're dealing with—which is obvious if they're external, or easy enough for a doctor to spot if they're internal—hot chili peppers are an incredible cure. My whole family has struggled with this for ages; my mom even had surgery, and I dealt with it for years myself. It gets to the point where you can't sit or walk without pain and itching, and it's never just a one-day thing. If I eat poorly, sit too much, or forget my peppers, there they are again. Don't bother with black pepper—that's terrible for digestion. Look, I'm not a doctor, so I can't explain why pepper is bad but chilies work; I just know from experience. Try it and see. Sometimes I forget my daily habit because I'm sitting at my desk all day, and then the symptoms return. As long as you eat your peppers, you'll be fine. If the gas annoys you, just scoop out the seeds and eat the rest.
my grandma said:Based on what? For example... If you’re prone to headaches, they tend to flare up right when something is in the air. Or maybe you start having trouble breathing—it feels like someone shoved a wet towel over your face. Or if you deal with arthritis, your bones ache, specifically where old injuries used to be. Plus there's the bad mood factor...
I am 😁
everything hurts me whenever the weather shifts. My blood pressure goes haywire, I lose my sense of balance walking down the street, I feel nauseous constantly... and I can get incredibly irritable 🙄
I try not to dwell on it (as much as I can) and just wait for it to pass.
It’s basically impossible for me to just stand still in one spot for any length of time, regardless of whether I've eaten, had a drink, or grabbed some salty snacks or whatever...
I mean, I actually have a ton of energy most of the time, but my blood pressure really does a number on me (those of you with low blood pressure will know exactly what I mean 😁), and I'll get this sudden dizzy spell, and then I'm fine again, I guess...
The subway system is an absolute nightmare for me... whether I'm sitting down or standing up, it's all bad
I've just gotten used to feeling a little lightheaded all the time... I don't let it bother me as much anymore, though I try to watch what I eat, and I always keep chocolate bars and water on me and stuff like that...
FactSet is incredibly effective. You really need to follow a strict 10-day course. After that, they should vanish. But let’s be clear: blood in your stool isn't always just hemorrhoids... If it is hemorrhoids, FactSet ought to do the trick.
When hemorrhoids heal, you need natural remedies. You have to regulate your bowel movements to happen daily—not once every four days—and ensure things stay "soft." Diet can handle that. But since medical advice usually ends up as dead ink on paper that everyone ignores, I won't bother listing specifics. 😁 However, one thing works wonders for hemorrhoids. Eat one spicy pepper every single day (the kind from a jar—don't ask me about the processing, but they aren't fresh). Stick to that, and the hemorrhoids will disappear. 🙂 One "natural" remedy people constantly bring up is St. John's Wort oil, which, in my experience, does absolutely nothing...
Bradley Smith said:....you've finally restored some actual human dignity to your little doll ....
I really appreciate you laying all this out here. You've essentially opened a Pandora's box regarding your own tiny little microcosm. I honestly wish we could meet up in real life. I think it might be a lot easier for you to actually believe that people are inherently good at heart
The most critical part is simply deciding you actually want to lose weight—and sticking to that decision for at least seven days straight, twenty-four hours a day. Everything else is easy enough.
Because... if you decide not to eat a single thing after 6 p.m., things will improve significantly. Or if you just commit to being a vegetarian for ten days...
Yeah, yeah, I already turned off the water softener... moving on. Before I end up having to rinse my gear in pure spring water or some river out in the middle of nowhere, I'll be fine. 😲
I’m pretty sure I’m allergic to standard detergents too. Honestly, if I ever try washing dishes without gloves, I’m asking for trouble. It’s been an ongoing issue, and since I stopped using bare hands years ago, those blisters on my palms have finally cleared up.
I haven’t heard much about bio or organic powders, but cutting out the heavy chemical detergents seems like the obvious first step.
rustymoose54: I assume traditional soap isn't exactly "pure" either—it's still chemistry—but it feels like there are far fewer nasty additives involved.
magic: Marseille soap—from what I gather, that's usually a body soap. Is it actually good for laundry?
It’s become a necessity for me to shower with CeraVe because my skin is so dry. If I don't use CeraVe (which is ridiculously overpriced) after a regular soap, I have to slather on some body lotion. I’d love to find a cheaper alternative to CeraVe, though; it's way too expensive to last very long.
Hmm... Annie's Homegrown. I might make a trip over there. As for that liquid detergent, I've never actually used it. Might be worth a shot for my delicates.
Thanks, I'll swing by. I checked out their website (www.lush.com) and they carry shower soaps and bath stuff—but doesn't look like they have laundry detergent?
Does anything like that actually exist? For instance, I'd just toss my delicates in a pot and boil them; there's no way I'm sticking to hand-washing everything...