Accutane is usually reserved for those really heavy-duty acne cases. And yeah, obviously, there’s a million side effects to deal with, but I know plenty of people it actually worked wonders for. If you were a woman, you'd probably end up needing birth control... I'm not entirely sure what the deal is for guys, but for women, it happens because of those shifts in hormone levels. Honestly, my advice? Go see a private dermatologist. Don't even bother with the Medicare clinics; they won't get you anywhere, just save your breath. I know a private specialist over in San Jose where $67 the first consultation would be. For somewhere like NYC, I haven't really looked into it
eh... I mean, obviously your brain isn't quite the same once you've stuffed it full of all that stuff... but it’s actually pretty wild to see what a mind can pull off afterward. Just look at some of the heavy hitters—the great poets, the novelists, those legendary painters... basically all the big-name artists. A huge number of them were definitely riding a wave of various substances at one point or another... I've got this guy I know, works in molecular biology, just smokes weed every single day, and he still manages to pull through with a 5
I mean, I think you probably get what’s coming your way if you decide to go without food for an entire week. We're talking dizziness, your blood pressure tanking, passing out, just feeling completely wiped... and honestly, even if you make it through that, once you start eating again, your body is basically going to soak up everything like a sponge. It’ll all go straight to fat because that’s just how the human engine works—it hasn't seen fuel in seven days, so it’s going to hoard every single calorie as backup storage. It’s that classic yo-yo effect everyone talks about. You'd be much better off just finding some kind of physical activity to focus on instead; it's actually good for you and the progress is way more sustainable in the long run.
crimsoncrane3 said:Diana Muller: where's that Walmart located?
I'm gonna jump in and answer for Diana here😘
That Walmart is right in downtown Chicago, near the main plaza... you know, where all those old skeletons hang out... just right behind the big monument in the square.
I don't know... honestly, you could even pick up hepatitis just from getting a basic manicure if they aren't being super careful about sterilizing everything first.
If they’re trying to tell you it’s just a "hormone thing," honestly, do yourself a favor and tell them to send you for some actual bloodwork first... I mean, how can anyone even think about prescribing pills without knowing what your hormone levels actually look like??? It's like trying to fix a car engine without ever opening the hood. My advice? Just find a new OBGYN.
I used to be way darker than I am now... but as the years have gone by, I feel like I've started to lighten up quite a bit. Even my hair has shifted from a deep jet black to more of a dark brunette shade. Honestly, I don't really mind how my skin tone has changed for traveling, but I do feel a little bummed about what happened to my hair 😛
So you're 15... basically right in the thick of puberty. Just hang in there, things tend to level out once you get past the growing pains. I remember when I was 14, I went through this phase where I lost weight like crazy—I could barely stomach anything. Eventually, my body just found its balance again. I mean, I might be carrying a little more 😬 these days, but honestly, it's fine. I'll be turning 20 soon and everything's totally stable. Besides, you're young, and your skin is still super elastic anyway.
My doctor kept trying to push me toward a psychiatrist... and I was just like, "No way," and honestly? I didn't go. It’s more that I’m terrified of what they might actually tell me. I remember the first time I took some Xanax, I had this huge midterm coming up, and it was like magic... I absolutely crushed it 😂
You know, when those heavy psychological issues start piling up all at once... you just kind of break. Honestly. After that first pill of Normabel, I felt totally fine... like, everything was golden. But man... it got to the point where the only way I could actually function was by mixing two Misars with three Normabels. You really have to watch yourself with those kinds of pills... they're basically just a quick fix for the moment, nothing more.
Yeah, I've definitely been there... I actually went through that myself. Those pills are from Pfizer—you should go check out their website to see what they're about. In the beginning, they really helped me because they're pretty mild, you know? But since my issues were way deeper than just everyday stress, the standard dose eventually stopped doing much for me. Still, for what you're dealing with, it should be plenty.
You're clearly under a ton of stress, man. Honestly, maybe go see a psychiatrist or something? Just get them to prescribe some mild sleep aids, like Ambien or Lunesta, to take the edge off.
Just grab some of those powder packets... you know, like Emergen-C or maybe some Advil Cold & Sinus packets... they really help get you through it. I totally get how much this sucks, it's honestly so irritating... but hey, just hang in there, you'll be feeling better soon.
My grandad used to smoke about 60 cigarettes a day and treated whiskey like it was plain water... somehow, he still made it to 84. He probably would've even lived longer, too, if it wasn't for some anesthesiologist who went way too heavy on the meds when he went under for cataract surgery.
hm.. a buddy of mine actually tried that acupuncture thing, though I can't remember which clinic he went to, and honestly? He told me it was a total money pit. He did manage to drop quite a few pounds for a bit, but as soon as he finished the sessions, the weight just came right back on him.