It's hot enough to melt my brain!
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now they're just talking trash😁
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Just a little medical joke for you :)
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So, I was thinking about this one crazy joke:
Picture this—a doctor walks into a psychiatric ward, right? And it’s absolute chaos in there. People are bouncing off the walls, literally throwing themselves at each other, slamming into the doors, jumping all over the beds... it's just pure mayhem. But then, there's this one guy just sitting there in the corner, totally still, just staring at nothing.
The doc looks at him—probably wondering if he's even conscious—and asks him in the most casual way possible, 😛"Hey man, what's everyone doing?"
- "Oh, they're just playing popcorn,"
- "And what about you? You wanna play too?"
- "I'm trying, man... I'm just stuck to the pan."
Picture this—a doctor walks into a psychiatric ward, right? And it’s absolute chaos in there. People are bouncing off the walls, literally throwing themselves at each other, slamming into the doors, jumping all over the beds... it's just pure mayhem. But then, there's this one guy just sitting there in the corner, totally still, just staring at nothing.
The doc looks at him—probably wondering if he's even conscious—and asks him in the most casual way possible, 😛"Hey man, what's everyone doing?"
- "Oh, they're just playing popcorn,"
- "And what about you? You wanna play too?"
- "I'm trying, man... I'm just stuck to the pan."
Random body rash: what could it be?
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It’s kind of the same deal for me—I dealt with eczema and dermatitis back when I was a kid, and then it just totally cleared up for a while. But now? It’s back with these twenty or so red patches, mostly hitting my face, which makes my whole skin look all swollen and puffy🙄
along my elbows and legs too
I went through allergy testing and found out I’m allergic to dust mites and pet dander, but lately—over the last year or so—I’ve noticed a pattern: it flares up big time whenever I'm stressed out or just completely frazzled. Like, I have an exam in a week, and honestly, I look like I’ve got a freaking case of the flu or something because of how bad it is, or just whenever life is hitting the fan
Oh, and one more thing—if I end up crying, it’s the exact same story the next day... my whole face goes red again, especially right under my eyes.
along my elbows and legs too
I went through allergy testing and found out I’m allergic to dust mites and pet dander, but lately—over the last year or so—I’ve noticed a pattern: it flares up big time whenever I'm stressed out or just completely frazzled. Like, I have an exam in a week, and honestly, I look like I’ve got a freaking case of the flu or something because of how bad it is, or just whenever life is hitting the fan
Oh, and one more thing—if I end up crying, it’s the exact same story the next day... my whole face goes red again, especially right under my eyes.
OB/GYN Discussion Thread
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mellowridge said:I mean, I think it’s still kicking—like, it actually works, right? So... is it actually any good?
It’s working—it's actually running—but is it any good? I honestly have no clue. My mom is heading over to his place right now, and since I'm just sitting here waiting for the verdict... I guess if she thinks he's legit, then he probably is, right?😁
Asymmetrical breasts
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It’s the exact same deal for me—except I haven't actually started on the pills yet, though this has been an issue for ages now.
I was just sitting here wondering... since I'm finally about to start taking them, is that difference going to feel even more intense?😕
I was just sitting here wondering... since I'm finally about to start taking them, is that difference going to feel even more intense?😕
OB/GYN Discussion Thread
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So, I’m planning to head over to Dr. Marine’s office—she’s got a social media presence and everything—but honestly, I’m not even 100% sure if they have ultrasound equipment there now. They sent me to the main hospital back in the day, but that was ages ago... who knows what their setup looks like today. Anyway, whatever you decide to do, just try to avoid those outside clinics, okay? 😁 After my last experience, I told myself I was done with female gynecologists forever—unless, you know, you're into that kind of thing or you're just going in for regular checkups, but that was it. At least, that was the plan until I ran into Marinica. 👍
Dreaming about it?
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So, I have this friend who was pulling these insane all-nighters—only getting maybe three or four hours of sleep here and there—back when finals week at her university was absolutely brutal. After a few weeks of that grind, she suddenly starts noticing these weird lumps on her head, plus her hair just... started falling out in huge clumps. It was honestly terrifying. Once she finally got back home from her campus in Chicago and went to see a doctor, the guy completely lost his mind over it. And get this—once she actually managed to crash, she slept for two straight days without even waking up once.
I mean, seriously, don't mess around with this stuff; you can clearly see those are actual physical symptoms, and it's pretty scary
I mean, seriously, don't mess around with this stuff; you can clearly see those are actual physical symptoms, and it's pretty scary
Don't lose hope just yet,
it took me a solid month to get my head above water—but once things finally started moving,👍 👍
it took me a solid month to get my head above water—but once things finally started moving,👍 👍
Look, I’m definitely not a doctor or anything—I don't have the degree to back it up—but those symptoms sound a lot like what I went through. For me, the diagnosis was just straight-up anxiety, nothing like psychosis or anything crazy like that, but hey, what do I know? Every single person reacts differently to this stuff, right? It’s like they say, one size never fits all when it comes to how our brains work.
I totally get what you mean about this becoming such a huge thing in certain circles... almost like a cult at this point. But honestly, having been on this stuff for a long time myself, it just doesn't hit the same anymore. It’s stopped working properly, and now I find myself needing to bump up the dose—not even because I want to feel "high" or whatever, but just so I can actually feel *something* again. It’s frustrating. Honestly, the whole pharmaceutical industry feels like a mess sometimes; you just have to grit your teeth and deal with it.
I totally get what you mean about this becoming such a huge thing in certain circles... almost like a cult at this point. But honestly, having been on this stuff for a long time myself, it just doesn't hit the same anymore. It’s stopped working properly, and now I find myself needing to bump up the dose—not even because I want to feel "high" or whatever, but just so I can actually feel *something* again. It’s frustrating. Honestly, the whole pharmaceutical industry feels like a mess sometimes; you just have to grit your teeth and deal with it.
I remember being at this concert once, and for a split second, I just felt... normal. You know? Like how I used to feel before all of this started. To me, that’s what "normal" actually looks like.
It wasn't even fear or anything—nothing was racing through my head—it was just gone. For a moment, I honestly thought, "This is it. I'm finally back."
But if I'm being real, now I find myself worrying that things will never truly be the way they were before. Not that it's necessarily worse, just... different, I guess.
The only real issue is when things take a turn for the worse. When the state dips, I get this overwhelming feeling that it's messing with my whole life—the choices I make, the places I decide to go, all of it. It’s total crap, honestly—it feels like this thing is basically calling the shots for you.👎
It wasn't even fear or anything—nothing was racing through my head—it was just gone. For a moment, I honestly thought, "This is it. I'm finally back."
But if I'm being real, now I find myself worrying that things will never truly be the way they were before. Not that it's necessarily worse, just... different, I guess.
The only real issue is when things take a turn for the worse. When the state dips, I get this overwhelming feeling that it's messing with my whole life—the choices I make, the places I decide to go, all of it. It’s total crap, honestly—it feels like this thing is basically calling the shots for you.👎
So, I started taking Prozac about three years ago. That first month? Man, it was a total rollercoaster—completely nuts. One minute my hands would be shaking uncontrollably, then I’d be super aggressive, then I’d just burst out laughing hysterically, followed by total apathy... basically every mood swing you can imagine. It took about a month before things finally started to level out a bit, which I guess is just how long it takes for the meds to actually start working "normally."
After that initial chaos, the symptoms slowly began to settle down. They were still there, obviously, just not hitting me quite as hard. The full-blown panic attacks stopped happening, but that underlying sense of dread... it stuck around. I really had to force myself to learn how to just live with it, you know? Everything gradually faded, but unfortunately, it never fully went away.
I mean, if we're talking about what you call feeling "normal," I'd say I'm there. I don't have any major episodes anymore and I can function pretty well in daily life, but I just can't shake that constant fear whenever I'm out in public.
I honestly wonder if you're even supposed to stay on this stuff for this long, but it feels like nobody really cares, and honestly, I feel like it barely does anything for me anymore. It's more like it just keeps me at some sort of baseline level.
Sometimes, I actually think I felt better about six months ago—right after I stopped taking Xanax and was just dealing with the anxiety on its own. I felt like I was handling things better back then; that constant intrusive thought wasn't weighing on my mind nearly as much.
After that initial chaos, the symptoms slowly began to settle down. They were still there, obviously, just not hitting me quite as hard. The full-blown panic attacks stopped happening, but that underlying sense of dread... it stuck around. I really had to force myself to learn how to just live with it, you know? Everything gradually faded, but unfortunately, it never fully went away.
I mean, if we're talking about what you call feeling "normal," I'd say I'm there. I don't have any major episodes anymore and I can function pretty well in daily life, but I just can't shake that constant fear whenever I'm out in public.
I honestly wonder if you're even supposed to stay on this stuff for this long, but it feels like nobody really cares, and honestly, I feel like it barely does anything for me anymore. It's more like it just keeps me at some sort of baseline level.
Sometimes, I actually think I felt better about six months ago—right after I stopped taking Xanax and was just dealing with the anxiety on its own. I felt like I was handling things better back then; that constant intrusive thought wasn't weighing on my mind nearly as much.
Leg and foot cramps: Any advice?
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Man, those cramps used to wake me up in the middle of the night—especially that one on the list... honestly, it hurt so bad I didn't even dare try to move my leg, though, let's be real, I pretty much couldn't have anyway if I tried.
Then my doctor told me that whenever it happens, I should try pulling my foot—you know, that whole lower part of the leg down by the ankle—back toward me. Like, if you're lying on your back, just flex that area and pull... I don't know, it felt kind of weird at the time, but she suggested it.
She also mentioned it could actually be linked to asthma or some breathing issues—basically, if something triggered an allergic reaction or whatever.😕 I mean, it sounds a little strange to me, but hey, that’s what she told me.
It eventually just went away with time.
Then my doctor told me that whenever it happens, I should try pulling my foot—you know, that whole lower part of the leg down by the ankle—back toward me. Like, if you're lying on your back, just flex that area and pull... I don't know, it felt kind of weird at the time, but she suggested it.
She also mentioned it could actually be linked to asthma or some breathing issues—basically, if something triggered an allergic reaction or whatever.😕 I mean, it sounds a little strange to me, but hey, that’s what she told me.
It eventually just went away with time.
Dealing with depression
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Benjamin Stewart82 said:A psychiatrist, not a psychologist... and honestly, my advice? If you’re going to go, MANDATORY rule: find someone in private practice. It's way better to pay $67 per session than to walk into a local clinic or a big public hospital where nobody actually gives a damn about what you're thinking or how you feel—they just want to check boxes, slap some symptoms on you, and dump a bunch of pills in your lap so they can send you home with a prescription in hand. You'll spend a year popping them, feeling okay, and then everything comes crashing back the second you stop, because meds don't fix the root cause—they just act like a buffer... so, even though private psychiatrists are insanely expensive, it might be your best bet........... and if you think you can pull yourself out of this solo—which isn't impossible (trust me, I'm living proof 😁)—then maybe borrow or buy some self-help books. There's plenty out there (for instance, this one is great for understanding depression even though it's more memoir-style—Elizabeth Wurtzel's Prozac Nation, you can find it at Algorithm, it won't break the bank), at least you'll learn something about what you're fighting against....
if you want to dive deeper into this, shoot me a DM
But look, it doesn't strictly have to be a psychiatrist; a psychologist works too. That whole "psychiatrist vs. psychologist" thing is just a rigid opinion people tend to cling to.😛
And yeah, regarding the part about meds not solving the actual core issue—that's true.
But I totally disagree with the idea that private doctors are inherently better than everyone else.
My experience has been different, and it's definitely not true that they're just out to bleed you dry or drug you up for no reason.
I couldn't get through it on my own either—and man, having to go back on medication after a year was rough.
The truth is, they can't solve my problems for me, because it's not even some mysterious, unsolvable issue; it's just the typical stuff—learning how to adapt to society, learning how to deal with things, etc...
And that's something I have to do myself.
No psychiatrist or psychologist is going to fix that for me; at most, they can just help me along the way.🙂
Tanning beds
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Betty Hill82 said:I was just finally starting to feel okay about it—like, I'd actually stopped being paranoid—and then boom, a fire breaks out at this local tanning salon. A woman actually got burned right in one of the beds.😲 😱 Most people barely made it out of there alive, running around totally naked, while the whole place just went up in flames. 😢
Honestly, for like six months after that, I was obsessively checking if the plastic underneath felt sturdy enough, and I started packing my clothes in a way where I could just grab everything and bolt out the door if things went south. 😁
😲 😲 😲
that's it,,i'm so not goin'
Tanning beds
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Sophia Castillo35 says:>
I’m trying to lift the lid—nothing. Fake. Now I’m gonna have to wait for some lady to come pull me out while I'm standing here totally naked. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa 😳 😠 Then I try one more time and—boom—it pops right open. Thank Bog. ...So now I'm crawling out, taking forever to get dressed, wiping down the tanning bed...
Honestly, that whole thing scares the hell out of me—plus I've got a bit of claustrophobia when it comes to tight spaces. I had no idea you actually had to shut the thing all the way...
I saw this movie once where a woman got stuck inside one of those things
😲
It just gave me the creeps (I know it was just a movie, but man, even now it makes me feel uneasy)
How does the vertical one work?? Does that need to be closed up all the way too?
Body acne help?
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Ugh, man, tell me about it—I’ve been obsessing over this too. Honestly, by the end of middle school, my skin was basically just... gone? Like, one minute I'm fine, and the next, it feels like my entire face just stretched out into thin air and completely snapped. Just total skin failure. Gross.
Tanning beds
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placidjackal97 says:
Make sure you cover up your sensitive areas with lotion or something—if you've never used a tanning bed before, you can seriously mess things up.
😲 What do you mean "mess things up"? Like, actually burn yourself?
I've never been to a tanning salon either—I'm just naturally super pale, that's just how I'm built—and honestly, even when I'm out in the sun, I don't really tan much.
I was thinking about hitting up a salon a few times before summer hits so I don't end up getting a nasty sunburn at the beach again... and since I'm definitely not the type to wear tiny thong bikinis or anything, I figured I'd try to get a little color on my backside.
How to perform a proper breast self-exam?
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placidotter15 said:I don't know why, but every time I hear about doing my own breast self-exams, I just get this wave of anxiety. It’s like—the idea of actually poking around and searching for something that might be there, or even worse, worrying if nothing is there... I don't know, maybe it's just some deep-seated paranoia or whatever.
Honestly, same here—the whole "searching" thing totally freaks me out too.
I deal with these swollen lymph nodes quite a bit, and it always feels like there's this little lump—you know, one that moves around? It's mostly tucked away near my armpit, but it usually just fades away after a while. It's not really a constant thing, thankfully.
Pilates: Any experiences or reviews?
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Ugh, that’s actually awesome... and here I was thinking there was absolutely no way
So yeah, looks like there aren't any more excuses left to hide behind now.😉
So yeah, looks like there aren't any more excuses left to hide behind now.😉
Side effects?
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I couldn't sleep for the life of me, but once you start taking some of that stuff—and I mean only if you're truly desperate, because honestly, try everything else under the sun first—man, it felt amazing. Like, I was just so calm and chill, you know? Everything felt right. Then about a month went by, and finally, the pills started doing what they were actually supposed to do. You know how it is—most of those meds need a solid month before they even kick in properly.😢 If you’re "just" dealing with insomnia, I’m really not sure if those specific meds are even the right move for you. I mean, let's be real: for other people, those things serve a different purpose entirely, and frankly, they can be total garbage with a mountain of side effects that you definitely don't want to deal with.