Posts by Jamie Kim

analogviper132 said:22 years old and a 34A... any hope? 🤣
I think I'm winning on size, oops, SMALLNESS😬

Nope. 22 and a 34A? 😁 I'd probably fit in a 32B if my rib cage wasn't a 34.
But hey, there's still hope for you. 😉 All I can do is offer some sympathy. 😛

coppergardener said:...so let me join the club🙂 — I'm an 80B, wide hips, and they swell up during my period (and god, the pain... who knew something so small could hurt that much?). My hormones are totally fine—prolactin and all that pituitary stuff is good, ovaries are okay aside from being micropolyfollicular, and I still get my periods and ovulate regularly. Only issue is my cortisol is chronically high; I'm super reactive to stress. 🤣 I don't know... maybe it's just a lack of estrogen receptors since my levels are normal? But hey, who knows, probably isn't even studied that much... or maybe I just don't know enough. Whatever. I don't see it as an aesthetic issue anymore (even though it used to gross me out), I've kind of grown to love them now... even if it could be a sign of something weird, having small breasts is mostly normal. I just wish I had less fat on my butt and hips. 😢 😁.

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😲 😲 80 B???? Honey, you have no idea what small breasts actually look like. A 32A is small. Be happy with what you've got. 😉 Meanwhile, the rest of us poor souls are stuck here debating this. 🙂

I'm totally part of the "no curves" club myself. I remember back in middle school, it felt like everyone (pretty sure it was just the girls, 🙂) already had chests and flat hips. Me? Zero cleavage and some pretty "weird" shaped hips. My chest filled out a bit later... but still nothing much to write home about. As for my hips and booty? Let's just say I look like Jennifer Lopez's sister. What can you do... you're just built that way. Your chest will catch up eventually, and even if they stay small, who cares? Just flaunt those other "assets" instead. 🙂

Look, I'm studying pharmacy too, so maybe my buddy should just flip through pharmaceutical 2 again—or honestly, just keep his mouth shut if he hasn't even hit that chapter yet.
Deep Relief actually uses ibuprofen, which is an NSAID (anti-rheumatic), not a local anesthetic.
There’s a massive difference between using ibuprofen to dial down pain by blocking COX1 and COX2 enzymes—the ones that make prostaglandins hit your nerves, but I won't bore you with the science lecture—versus blocking sodium channels to stop nerve impulses entirely. That's what actual anesthetics do to "numb" the tissue.
The guy really needs to realize ibuprofen isn't going to act like an anesthetic.
And like Sam Hall15 mentioned... since tattoo artists aren't medical pros and aren't legally allowed to hand out anesthesia (not even local stuff), your only real shot is getting a doctor on your side.

My buddies at college are all obsessed with energy drinks lately. They swear by them. Me? I’m sticking to my classic coffee for now. But honestly, I might look into some Advil or something once finals week hits... this semester is gonna be brutal.

Elizabeth Mendoza43 said:then we aren't on the same Sanval, which wouldn't be weird.
plus my doctor is Dr. Pintarić, the head of psychiatry at the local university hospital, so she told me herself. what can I even say?
honestly, doctors around here just love loading patients up with meds.
my grandma was given Coaxil, Misar, Normabel, and Sanval. all just for depression.

I don't know. (btw, sorry, I went a bit too hard above, wasn't trying to fight) We definitely have the same Sanval. Check the label and you'll see I'm quoting right. Sadly, 10 mg doesn't cut it for me sometimes. Then I'm just staring at the ceiling all night while knowing a brutal day is coming. No choice but to just pop them.
My doc loaded me up with one antidepressant and Sanval for my depression. Then I quit, felt fine for a month, and now I'm back at square one.
Honestly, I'm lost... maybe I should switch doctors. Is Dr. Pintarić any good? And how does it even work in hospitals? Do they actually have time for patients or are they so slammed they just rush through everything?

Elizabeth Mendoza43 said:Seriously girl, did you even read the Sanval instructions before popping 20mg? And who on earth prescribed that dosage to you?
Aside from the fact that the standard daily dose is 10mg and it’s hard on the liver—if 10mg doesn't knock you out, 20mg won't either.
The only thing you're right about is that you can't get addicted. You can quit without any issues.
I've been taking them every day for about 2 years now, and looks like I'll be at it for a while longer.

Psychiatrist. And yeah, I read the manual, thanks. I totally get it since it's my actual profession. No need to talk down to me like I'm just randomly shoving pills down my throat. Especially since in the post you quoted, I clearly stated I wasn't just doing this on my own.
But hey, despite what the pamphlet says, I actually trust a doctor who specializes in psychopharmacology over myself. How's a treatment supposed to work if I start ignoring medical advice?
And that bit about how if 10mg doesn't work, 20mg won't either? Then how do you explain the fact that I'm out like a light within 20 minutes of taking two Sanvals?

Edit: Just pulled out the Sanval insert. It says (quote):

The typical daily dose is 10 mg taken right before bed. If necessary, it can be increased to 15 mg, or a maximum of 20 mg.

So, yeah. Read the instructions. My dose is totally fine. Your argument doesn't hold water. Bye!

restlessgull82 said:So, I deal with insomnia myself—I actually went through a stretch once where I didn't sleep for five days straight, only to end up getting about an hour of shut-eye the following day. It’s technically possible to push through, but man, it is brutal—especially when you aren't sleeping because your brain just won't shut off, rather than being kept up by some hectic work schedule or anything. That was quite a while ago, though; I'm definitely too old to be running those kinds of experiments on my body now! I guess my insomnia decided to stage a little rebellion against me one time or another... :-))))

I'm still stuck in that phase. My record? A full week without sleep. Honestly, I can't deal with that mess anymore, so I just pop some pills.

Sam Hall15 said:First, you gotta rule out any physical reasons for the insomnia. If everything looks fine there, then you deal with the symptoms. Right now, they usually recommend Zolpidem. It works like a benzo but isn't actually one. You start with 10 mg about half an hour before bed—or maybe just 5 mg if your liver is acting up—and then maybe bump it to 20 mg. But honestly, your doctor will walk you through all that. I trust you'll go see one, since you're an independent woman and all 😁

Yeah, totally...Sanval 🙏 It doesn't even cause addiction. I was on 20 mg a day for four months (part of my depression treatment, not just playing chemist, I'm not really into experimenting 🙂), and then I went on vacation and stopped cold turkey. Didn't take a single pill and slept like a baby from day one. Even with the AC humming and the traffic right outside my window—stuff that would drive me insane back home. Now I'm back and the insomnia is hitting again. Can't sleep for days. So, yeah, here I am, back on the pills.

Harold Anderson3 said:Most people hang out by grabbing a beer, catching a game, or getting lost in video games... but none of that really appeals to me. If you’ve ever dealt with depression, you probably understand what I mean.😉
I’m also dealing with another issue that I didn't even realize was a recognized thing in psychology until recently. I can't quite put a clinical name to it, but it feels like this constant, intrusive thought that just takes over, making it impossible to focus on anything else or even think straight. It’s like half of your brain is being held hostage. It’s honestly pretty awful.
All of this—including the depression—just makes things difficult, whether I'm trying to hold a conversation or just focusing on my studies.

Yeah, I get it. Classic textbook depression symptoms. I’m usually a total social butterfly—always grabbing coffee with huge groups of different people—but when the depression first hit? I didn't want to talk to anyone. Coffee dates? Forget it. I just went to class, headed straight home, and hid behind my computer or a book. Not sure if it was the therapy or the meds that finally pulled me out of it, but things felt pretty off for a while. Still on the antidepressants and seeing my psychiatrist, though.
Honestly, I totally get it. I know exactly what it’s like living with someone who’s just cold and shut off. Actually, living with a *person* like that. For years now, my talks with the old man have boiled down to the same three things: "You're a terrible student," "You picked the wrong major" (which isn't exactly fair since I only failed one exam in four years at a super intense university), and "You and your mom spend way too much money." And then there's Mom—to make up for it, she's just overprotective and tries to keep me under a literal glass dome.
Whoa, hold up... I totally spiraled into a pity party there for a second. Anyway, my advice? Go see a therapist. Seriously. Maybe get some antidepressants to help boost that serotonin levels at first, then talk things out so you can realize—and I’m sure of this—that you’re actually a solid person with your whole life ahead of you. These older folks? They're just bitter people with way bigger problems who are unfortunately taking it out on you. Honestly, once you realized there was an issue and likely even found the root cause, that's already a huge step forward.
Getting out of a depression slump by yourself? Hard. All that "just think positive" nonsense doesn't really cut it. You need help just to get that first step moving. Once you're over that hump, things get easier... like signing up for a gym membership or finding a hobby, hanging out with people... suddenly, you actually care again. 🙂 Good luck! 👍

Everyone seems to hate B&L, but honestly? They work fine for me. I haven't even bothered trying anything else... just sticking with my Optima quarterly lenses from B&L and they feel great. Like, zero sensation. Sometimes I’ll be tucked into bed at night and realize I forgot to take them out and actually have to get back up.

So, I totally trashed my contact lenses, the case, and spilled an entire bottle of solution this morning. Total disaster. Right? So I headed over to the drugstore and basically talked myself into grabbing a trial bottle of AO Sept plus from CIBA Vision just to see if it works. Since it’s literally all I have left at home, I guess I don't have much of a choice. It comes with a lens case too... but honestly, the case isn't sleek like the one from Complete. It looks more like some kind of nuclear waste container. Any idea how anyone is supposed to actually fit their lenses into that thing?

Michelle Cook83 said:That amoeba is super dangerous, can cause blindness. So yeah, keep playing around if you want...

I know, okay? My only passing grade in college was in Microbiology 😁

Was joking around until things got serious, then of course I tossed everything in the trash immediately. Gotta decide what I'm using by the end of the day. Don't even have a case or solution right now. Thank god I had some backup contacts at home.

Toss it? Heck yeah. They’re actually expiring on me in a week. Specifically the right one. I already lost the left one twice in just four months.
Just like someone said, right when I finally got used to using Complete.

F! Here's the link.
Now what? Ugh.

Nah, no way... amoebas are protozoa... bacteria aren't 🙂

I'm really hoping this is just one of those "bras cause cancer" type rumors. I soak my lenses in Complete Comfort Plus All-in-One Solution, and I'm not changing my routine.

So, where's the link??

My palms get pretty sweaty too. A buddy from college deals with the exact same thing. Honestly, we’re both kind of high-strung—like, we’ll both start tapping our feet during a lecture without even realizing it. Even right now, my hands are clammy. It gets awkward, you know? Like when I'm at a nail salon, or out dancing, or even just at the movies when a guy tries to hold my hand and my palms are already soaked.
One of the few times my hands actually stay dry is when I'm holding someone's hand (unless we're at the cinema 🙂)... which should be stressful or exciting if it's a first date, right? But nope. Not at all.
So yeah, I can't really explain it clearly.