Do you really think someone can just get used to suffering???
No, I don't think so. You can build up a boundary so it doesn't completely destroy you—basically learning how to be there for people without letting their emotions drown you...
That’s just not true. Empathy and compassion aren't the same thing at all. Trust me, I’m a very empathetic person, but if I actually felt everything everyone I work with was feeling, I’d end up in a mental hospital in no time.
Empathy is really about objectively seeing how someone else feels and making it clear that you understand them. You don't have to go through the exact same emotional turmoil to get it...
Sometimes I feel like I have to build up a wall, just because I’m constantly exposed to so much human suffering and heartache. I try my best to leave it all behind when I get home, but some days... it just sticks with you.
And honestly? I don't do pity. People can sense it, and they hate it. Besides, if the roles were reversed, I wouldn't want anyone looking down on me with pity either.
At the end of the day, empathy isn't about drowning in someone else's misery. It's really just about being able to recognize and truly understand what they're going through.
Justin Anderson4 said:Look, if I’ve got a temperature around 99.5°F, I honestly don't care if the thermometer reads 99.1 or 99.9. That's why I'm all for those infrared ones... 👍
Well, obviously it doesn't matter to you, and it doesn't matter much to me either. But when you're dealing with a little kid, there is a huge difference between a fever being 101°F or 102°F.
I haven't really looked into how often you need to calibrate them, but you definitely should probably check the accuracy of an infrared thermometer every once in a while...
A steady rotation of kicks, then punches, throwing in some push-ups... just an hour of pure movement. It’s plenty intense, especially if you aren't exactly in peak shape right now 😁
Just make sure you don't skip the warmup at the start or the stretching at the end, obviously.
Amy Turner10 said:I went to see my doctor today and asked how bad it would be if I just cut out meat entirely. He told me it’s actually really harmful... damn! He said I need to eat it at least once a week.
When did this doctor even graduate med school? Like 1820 or something???? I know a few doctors who are strict vegetarians. Why? Because it's healthy. Of course, that's only if you actually follow some nutritional guidelines. Being a vegetarian isn't just living on potato chips and chocolate😁
Of course it’s not harmful, especially if you're dealing with hair that gets oily fast. Just try to stick to some milder shampoos so you don't end up irritating your scalp.
It’s pretty common for women to carry extra weight around their hips. Usually, women tend to store fat in their lower bodies, whereas men see it piling up in their upper bodies more often.
Of course, if there's a hormonal imbalance at play, a man might start seeing fat accumulation around his hips, butt, or thighs... but in those cases, he'll typically be dealing with other symptoms of a hormone issue too.
Honestly, I think someone here is confusing regular body fat with cellulite.
Honestly, you aren't going to be able to sweat away cellulite with just workouts. It’s pretty much impossible to get rid of it entirely. A lot of what you see being marketed right now is just plain old smoke and mirrors.
Maybe there's a tiny chance if you're incredibly disciplined about a strict fitness routine, eating clean—meaning zero sweets, soda, or fried food—and drinking massive amounts of water.
Massage doesn't actually eliminate cellulite either; it might help a little with circulation, which could potentially prevent more from forming down the road, but that's about it.
I've heard some weak results from therapeutic ultrasound treatments, but personally, I wouldn't even bother putting myself through ultrasound just for cellulite, even if it were an option.
At the end of the day, it's probably best to just embrace those little imperfections... 🙂
Dana King4 said:Casey Palmer5, where on earth do you find those daily disposables? What’s the damage like? Are you really going through 30 pairs a month????? I haven't heard a soul mention them... at least not around here... I know people who use the ones meant for a whole week... but daily??
Could you please tell me a bit more about it? Thanks
I don't actually have the dailies myself, unfortunately, but I know a few girls on the forum mentioned using them before. I don't think they're super cheap, but if you can swing it, they're definitely worth it for your eye health...
I'm currently wearing the three-month ones, but honestly, my vision is pretty rough regardless, whether I'm wearing contacts or glasses...
Casey Palmer5 said:The biggest downside to soft lenses, especially disposables, is how easily they can pick up infections since they're such a pain to keep perfectly clean.
But if you're talking about daily disposables—meaning the kind where you just pop a fresh pair open and toss them at the end of the night—then the risk of infection is basically non-existent. You're starting with a sterile lens every single morning.
The real headache comes with soft lenses that you wear for weeks at a time and have to clean manually every day. Though, honestly, I don't think there's much difference between hard and soft lenses in that regard. As long as you're careful, you shouldn't have any issues...
Hey Max, where on earth have you been hiding lately????
Personally, I’m skipping the flu shot this year, mostly because the thought of that needle just wrecks my mental health. I’d honestly rather deal with three different bouts of the flu than deal with being poked. (Thankfully, I’ve only caught the actual flu once, so I guess I’ll go ahead and give myself a pat on the back for that...)
It’s actually the other way around. You start with the lower doses first, and if that isn't enough—like if she starts experiencing mid-cycle bleeding or spotting—then you move up to the stronger ones.
I’m pretty sure you need a prescription for Logest too.
Most people don't just use Diane solely for birth control; it's frequently prescribed to treat various hormonal imbalances.