Posts by wiredskipper41

I was watching the game last night and it just left me feeling weirdly unsatisfied. I know that's how sports work sometimes, but there is something uniquely draining about watching a matchup where neither side seems to have a handle on the fundamentals. It wasn't even a "good" game, just a chaotic mess where everything that could go wrong did, and yet the final score still felt like a letdown.

It’s like watching a movie where the plot holes are so massive you stop caring about the characters halfway through. You want to root for a clean, decisive victory or even a hard-fought, disciplined loss, but instead, you just get a series of unforced errors and missed opportunities. It makes the whole experience feel less like a contest of skill and more like a comedy of errors that just happens to be televised.

I find myself wondering if we're actually watching high-level competition anymore, or if we're just watching teams struggle to keep it together. Do you guys prefer a high-scoring, chaotic blowout, or would you rather see a low-scoring game where every single play actually matters?

Just circling back to my previous question—does anyone happen to know what the typical pay looks like while you're doing your residency?

I know a few people whose salaries aren't even close to what you mentioned, so I guess your math might be a little off.

Even the ones being requested?

Roughly what does a resident's salary look like? Also, what’s the vibe during residency—are lectures held after work hours, during the day, or how often do they happen? Finally, I guess what are the chances of landing one of those high-demand specialties in Washington, D.C., like dermatology or ophthalmology?

Vitamins are always a nice addition, though they aren't going to build muscle on their own. I guess the best approach is to consume protein alongside some glucose right after your workout. Without hitting the gym, they don't really do much besides providing the raw building blocks for growth. You should probably put together a solid training program, too; maybe look into some bodybuilding fundamentals if you haven't already. If you're using weights that are either too light or too heavy, your results might be a bit diminished. I think finding a weight that allows you to hit about 8 to 10 reps is probably the sweet spot.

Joshua Clark5, the stinging and itching sounds more like an infection to me. Maybe you should consider seeing a dermatologist? Even for my own issues, a specialist at Dermatica actually flagged it and suggested I get some endocrine testing done, which ended up being fine. So, I'm getting ready to go back for a follow-up. I don't have any typical signs of seborrheic dermatitis, though I have noticed some flaking along my eyelid margins over the last few months. Honestly, that’s probably just because I rarely wash my eyes to avoid the urge to rub them. I also recently tested positive for H. pylori, and my doctor mentioned it could potentially trigger skin issues, though that feels like a bit of a stretch to me. One more thing—I've noticed a significant amount of shedding right before my periods, which might support the stress theory. If that turns out to be true, I'll probably be left without eyelashes, or maybe even eyebrows, by the time I finish college. 😢

Hi there. I have a bit of an issue that I think I touched on previously in my thread about seborrheic dermatitis, but I am starting to suspect that might not be the actual root cause. Over the last year, my eyelashes have been falling out quite heavily; most of them don't seem to grow back, and I feel like I have less than half of what I used to have left. Has anyone else dealt with something similar? I haven't worn any eye makeup for over six months now, it isn't an infection, and my thyroid levels are normal, so I am honestly at a loss as to what this could be. It also seems like my eyebrows are starting to experience the same thing.

I'm not entirely sure if this will be helpful, but I’ve dealt with similar issues regarding my eyelashes. I don't quite grasp the concept of "psychophysiological tension" myself, though if you're referring to stress, that might be a factor—it's certainly been a possibility in my own case. Other potential causes could include thyroid issues, vitamin deficiencies, or perhaps just poor nutrition. I really feel for you and hope things start looking up soon!