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Does anyone know who's playing at the FER concert?...
*Just asking.*

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copperhawk23 said:Movies offer us this perfect escape we all crave—getting to be an action hero, wielding superpowers, playing a brilliant detective, or just getting lost in a character's emotional journey until we feel like we’re actually part of the script itself.
Most people who have it all figured out don't even watch movies for themselves; they do it because everyone else is doing it, much like how plenty of folks decide to follow the NFL even if they aren't actually that into football...

Or, to put it simply, since we're social creatures, it's mostly just about fitting in better with the crowd.

p.s. Don't take this too seriously, though—it's just one tiny slice of the whole story.🙂

Feel free to continue the story. 😉
I wouldn't say everyone aspires to be an action hero; personally, I have zero interest in that. 😁
But yes, people often chase glamour for no reason, feeding into human fantasies—starting with adult films, 🤣for instance.

As for this idea about fulfilled people... hmm. What does it actually mean to be a fulfilled person? Emotionally? Is it just loving and being loved as much as you need? If most fulfilled people don't need movies, then what about those who are fulfilled yet still watch them? If they aren't just conformists, what exactly are they looking for in them? 🙄
I don't know anyone who follows the NFL without being genuinely interested. Personally, I am as socially integrated as society requires, which is why I don't follow it. I think you're underestimating fulfilled people. They aren't fools who feel compelled to do things just because everyone else is. It's not as if watching movies is some kind of moral imperative.

Law 😁

Zachary James84 said:As for laser surgery, I’m really not sure—at least not anytime soon, since my bank account is looking pretty pathetic right now.
Anyway, I’ve been wearing soft contact lenses from the very beginning.
But lately, I’ve been low-key freaking out because for the last month, I’ve been seeing these little tiny spots drifting around in my left eye (the one with the higher prescription). I’m thinking I’ll have to schedule an eye exam again, and honestly? I’m terrified it might be that retinal scarring stuff that leads to vision loss. I never had this before, and now it’s driving me crazy, especially when I’m trying to read... I really hope it’s nothing serious, because I know a ton of people deal with this, but of course, I immediately spiral and convince myself it's the absolute worst-case scenario. I don't even know what to think anymore... 🤷

To be honest, I don't actually know anyone else with such a massive prescription, but it still weighs on me knowing there are people out there dealing with numbers like mine.
I used to wear glasses, and I would constantly scare myself thinking about how thick the lenses were—even though they cost me a fortune and weren't even the basic kind! But I've been wearing contacts for the last four years, and man, my life has been so much better since I made the switch.

Go get checked out—seriously. Have you actually had your eye pressure tested yet? I know a girl who didn't even have a prescription, but she started seeing those black spots, and I think it was due to her blood pressure. She ended up being fine, though. I’m hoping everything turns out okay for you. 🙂

Zachary James84 said:As for laser surgery, I’m really not sure—at least not anytime soon, since my bank account is looking pretty pathetic right now.
Anyway, I’ve been wearing soft contact lenses from the very beginning.
But lately, I’ve been low-key freaking out because for the last month, I’ve been seeing these little tiny spots drifting around in my left eye (the one with the higher prescription). I’m thinking I’ll have to schedule an eye exam again, and honestly? I’m terrified it might be that retinal scarring stuff that leads to vision loss. I never had this before, and now it’s driving me crazy, especially when I’m trying to read... I really hope it’s nothing serious, because I know a ton of people deal with this, but of course, I immediately spiral and convince myself it's the absolute worst-case scenario. I don't even know what to think anymore... 🤷

To be honest, I don't actually know anyone else with such a massive prescription, but it still weighs on me knowing there are people out there dealing with numbers like mine.
I used to wear glasses, and I would constantly scare myself thinking about how thick the lenses were—even though they cost me a fortune and weren't even the basic kind! But I've been wearing contacts for the last four years, and man, my life has been so much better since I made the switch.

I know the feeling—I have those glasses too, though I only pull them out at home when I can't be bothered to deal with contacts. I haven't been used to wearing frames since I started wearing lenses back in elementary school. By the way, have you seen those cheap social security glasses? They look exactly like an ashtray. 😁
The last time I had my prescription updated—about a year ago—they were offering these new lenses that were significantly better than what I have now. They actually stay much thinner, which is a plus, but man, they aren't cheap. Honestly, I’m a bit surprised you weren't offered those higher-quality lenses sooner, especially given how high your prescription is.

But isn't it true that your prescription needs to be stable before you can go in for laser surgery?
I wouldn't know, but even my doctor suggested I might be better off skipping it altogether...

I’ve got plenty of remedies on hand, just in case the weather starts acting up. 😁

Thanks! 😉

Zachary James84, would you actually go through with surgery if your prescription finally stabilized? Like, would you do it once things settle down?
I don't think I would. Honestly, dealing with contacts every day is less of a headache than taking the risk. It's not even that the lenses bother me; it's the fear of complications, and the risk just scales with how bad your vision is. I wouldn't want my sight to keep slipping regardless. At a certain point, whether it's -5 or -15 doesn't matter much when you can't see anything anyway.😁
I've been lucky enough to stay healthy, meaning I don't have any underlying conditions that could mess with my eyes further. I really hope it stays that way.
It's good to hear from you. Personally, I don't know anyone else with a prescription this high. Are you wearing hard lenses, I assume?
I don't feel any different from anyone else, really. Contacts don't hold me back from anything. I don't care much for diving, so I'm fine as is. If that were the only thing, though...

@jadesailor14 - why did you switch away from hard lenses? Did they give you trouble? I heard they're supposedly better for high prescriptions because they help stabilize things (for some people). I was actually thinking about switching to soft lenses myself, since I'll be getting new ones soon anyway.

@Taylor Flores6 - can you give me the full title and author of that book? What's it actually about, and can I find those exercises in there?

Taylor Flores6, I can't even attempt to test that because I can't function without glasses or contacts. With a -10 prescription, you can see things around you, but you're rarely sure what they actually are. I wouldn't dream of stepping out onto the street like that.
Laser surgery isn't an option for me right now either since my prescription hasn't stabilized. Even if it had, I wouldn't bother; I'm not looking for trouble, and honestly, my contacts were fine for the most part. But lately, things have changed. My eyes are constantly dry, red, and fatigued. It might be the neon lighting—I've been spending way too much time in those kinds of environments recently. Who knows. I'll just have to book an appointment with an ophthalmologist; there's no other way.

@jadesailor14 - I'm in the exact same boat. Mine fluctuates too. For three years, nothing happened, but in the last month alone, my prescription jumped by 0.5 in both eyes. Don't even get me started on the astigmatism given how high my vision is already. 😁 I wear hard contacts, and while they're supposed to slow down the decline, they don't seem to be doing much for me. I'm genuinely worried about the increase and the risk of any kind of degeneration... anything could happen when your vision is this compromised.
jadesailor14, did you perhaps have a baby? Just asking to see if that's a factor.

And thanks for the links! Eye exercises aren't really my thing, but I did stumble upon this:

You can improve your vision or prevent further damage through daily massage using an oil-based preparation. Infuse 3 tablespoons of basil and 2 tablespoons of rosemary in ½ liter of olive oil for 30 days. Strain it and massage your eyelids for at least 2–3 minutes once a day.

I have no idea; this looks like some old grandmother's home remedy to me. What do you all think?

nimbledriver81 said:
For breakfast, how about a spinach omelet—or maybe toss some leeks in there too? And if you're making a sandwich, you could always slice up some tomatoes or bell pepper strips to add a little crunch.

For lunch: just some good old-fashioned steamed vegetables.

And for dinner? Same thing!

Personally, I usually grab a yogurt for a snack—it's easy—but hey, if you're really craving a salad, go right ahead and indulge! 🙂

Living off these recipes sounds exhausting.😁 This is fine for breakfast, sure, but who actually has the time to cook all that in the morning? My suggestion: just snack on some carrots. Or have some carrot juice.

As for lunch and dinner, maybe talk to some vegetarians.

Taylor Flores6 said:Please, I beg you, don't post things like that unless you're speaking from direct experience. Personally, I actually did those exercises and managed to reduce my prescription significantly (by about -2.00 and 1.25), and I haven't even done them for a month or two now... nothing has reverted back. I think it's mostly nonsense, probably just some fluff spread by a rookie optometrist who doesn't want people helping themselves. I guess it’s more in their interest to have people constantly buying contact lenses or glasses for $200 or more, only to replace them again a few months later.

People often start these exercises, but maybe they aren't reading the instructions carefully, or perhaps they just don't stick with it long enough. If someone is thinking about starting, I suppose they need to clearly understand the goal of the routine, as well as what they have to give up—like wearing corrective lenses, some time, and maybe 20 minutes every morning and evening.

If you have a very high prescription or if you've worn contacts or glasses for a long time, it's quite likely it will take much longer for you to see results than it did for me. In my case, I saw a change in my prescription after about a month of consistent daily work.

Laser surgery is permanent and you might run into issues like dry eyes or issues with astigmatism. No, thank you. This approach doesn't cost you anything to try, I guess. Good luck.

I’ve been wearing contacts since I officially joined the "blind as a bat" club. 😁

If those aids are actually useless, then the whole method is a waste of time. I can't exactly lock myself in an empty room for a month just staring at walls to train my eyes. When you're sitting at a negative ten prescription, you can barely navigate a flight of stairs.

jadesailor14, until you're 30?!... Good grief. If I keep going at this rate, I won't just be dealing with age-related farsightedness; I'll be looking for a cane with stripes on it. 😢

😢
I tried those eye exercises. I remember reading about them on some forum once, but looking here, I only see a few posts mentioning a Dr. P-nesto from Washington, D.C., whom people are calling a fraud. We’re probably talking about the same guy. My question is: are his specific exercises useless, or is the concept of eye exercises just a myth in general?

Dammit. I honestly feel like my prescription is never going to stop getting worse. I really want to find a way to help myself; the thought that I might be completely powerless to stop this progression is just awful...

So, I’m highly myopic. 😢
My prescription sits at -9.5 and -10.5. Honestly, it hasn't been a massive issue for me up until now. My routine is pretty standard: contacts in the morning, out at night. When I'm without lenses or glasses, I basically just stumble from the bathroom to my bed. My vision started declining when I started school back when I was seven, and it’s just steadily worsened over the years. It actually stayed stable for about three years, but lately, things have started sliding again. I really thought it had finally leveled off—I'm 23, after all; it should have stabilized by now, right? To make matters worse, my contacts are starting to irritate my eyes; they feel drier than usual...
I'll admit, I'm a little spooked.

I've decided I need to do whatever is possible to finally stop this progression. However, cutting back on reading or screen time isn't an option since that's literally my job.
I remember hearing about those eye exercises that were supposedly popular for a while—the ones that claimed to actually reduce your prescription. Does anyone have actual information on whether that works? Or perhaps some other way to protect my poor eyes?
Laser surgery is off the table for now because my vision isn't stable yet. Besides, the idea of something going wrong terrifies me. I rely heavily on my sight, and I am not willing to take even a one percent risk unless it becomes absolutely necessary.

I watch movies for a few specific reasons. Sometimes I need an emotional shift on days when nothing much is happening. Other times, when life actually gets interesting, I watch to see how others navigate similar situations. It’s also a way to experience things I’ll never personally encounter—or perhaps to witness scenarios I hope to avoid at all costs, though there's a certain fascination in that, too. Occasionally, it's just about learning something new through observation or having something worth discussing with friends.
I think that covers the essentials. 😁

quietdriver3 said:Pearl Harbor. Though I don't think they actually used the frequency.

What frequency are we talking about? ...

On the other hand, why is it that whenever someone says they aren't into commercial blockbusters and wants to discuss things like framing or motifs of mortality, they're immediately branded a snob? It’s such a lazy argument used by people who don't know any better—accusing someone of being elitist just because they actually possess some knowledge and have no desire to descend to your level of ignorance.

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I’m not sure if I’m actually messed up or what, but honestly, the assault in *Irreversible* wasn't even the worst thing I've seen in a movie. It didn't hit me nearly as hard. For me, the scene in *Man Bites Dog* is way more disturbing—that whole part where they gang up on the woman while the guy just watches, only for them all to get killed at the end? That was brutal.

Heyday, listen, I’m not a fan of your girlfriend—you might want to start looking for a replacement... 😁

Judging by the trailer, this doesn't look like my cup of tea. High schoolers again? Honestly, it's getting tedious. 😢

Wait, I didn't even know that existed. What’s the actual title?
I'd probably watch it, though—I have a weakness for trashy stuff. It just makes me a little sad sometimes, thinking about how a cartoon like that might negatively impact young girls today. Honestly, I'm just glad I grew up in the era of Smurfs and Care Bears.

Is it actually a movie, or just a cartoon?