I’m not quite sure which sub to drop this in—health, spirituality, nutrition, psychology... it’s a toss-up.
So, I’ve been on a liquid-only fast for seven days now. No solid food at all—just water, herbal teas, and my usual supplements like vitamins and electrolytes.
The first three days were a grind while my body figured out how to switch from burning sugar to tapping into fat reserves, but since day four, everything has clicked. I feel incredible. I have this restless, driven energy where I could stay productive all day long, and my mood is surprisingly steady.
Has this topic come up here before? Has anyone else experimented with this type of fasting? It’s essentially the Buchinger method for healthy individuals.
Well, I guess I’m officially joining the pill club. Mine is Neu-Eunomin—the kind they rave about for supposed benefits to skin, hair, and mood. If you ask me, I’d toss the whole thing straight into the trash right now. Some days I feel fine, then out of nowhere, a wave of deep depression hits me in the middle of the afternoon. It’s just a constant cycle. It feels like I’m dealing with monthly PMS for thirty days straight. Here’s my personal breakdown of the side effects:
- Weight gain... at least three pounds. - Depression and sudden mood swings. - Most of the time, I feel this constant pressure in my bladder. - I feel bloated, like a water balloon. - My breasts just keep growing... and growing... and growing. - Skin gets way more sensitive. - A total loss of libido.
And all of this happened within the first month. I’m hoping things level out later, but honestly... who knows if I'll stick around long enough to see that happen.
The song feels familiar. It’s one of those tracks that sits right on the line—could be a total rip-off, could just be a coincidence. My Ian’s stuff is much better, honestly. It’s simple, catchy... just a verse and three choruses without all those harsh, clunky phonetic sounds that make certain North American styles stand out, even when they're polished up. I’d bet Mexico and Mexico lands at least in the top three.
Sometimes I get this sensation where it feels like my spirit just detaches from my body, leaving me to watch myself from above... but it only lasts for a few seconds at most. Is there actually a specific name for that state of consciousness?😕
Is there a way to set it up so when someone emails example@gmail.com, it just automatically forwards everything to my other account? It would save me from cluttering up one inbox. Is that doable?
How did you all earn your first actual paycheck? I’m not talking about the stuff we did as kids, like renting out bikes to the neighborhood brats or picking up pocket money. I want to know when you landed your first real job and what it was.
I made my first real money working at an electronics plant, assembling circuit boards. I was pulling three different shifts just trying to stay afloat during my freshman year of college. I didn't have the guts to hunt for anything "classier" back then because my English wasn't great yet, so they stuck me in production. I still remember feeling so bitter watching everyone get ready for a night out while my shift started at 10 PM, staring down those loud machines, drills, adhesives, and boards... I grinded it out for two months and made decent cash, but after that, I told myself: thanks but no thanks, you won't see me back in this factory.
Tell me about it. I had a similar experience with this guy who sat behind me in my college lectures for years. He was a total jerk to me back then. We ran into each other a few months ago—we’re both working professionals now, different styles, different vibes. It’s funny how much your perspective shifts once people actually grow up. I didn't make a move, but honestly, if we had, there might have been something there. You should give it a shot.👍
Taking pills helps, and honestly, a hot water bottle on your stomach does wonders too. If someone can give you a light massage along your lower back, even better. That’s where it hits me hardest—I get these brutal waves of pain that just won't quit for two days straight.