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Should I go back to retinol?
2024.05.16 17:42 karinamarinasarina Should I go back to retinol?
Posting on here for some advice on whether to start using retinol again… I have a long story with acne and getting perioral dermatitis recently - really need some advice
For context, I have struggled with acne my entire life, from the age of 11 I was on multiple treatments including creams and antibiotics to try and control my spotty and oily t-zone. At the age of 17 I had a terrible break out on my cheeks, it was really severe and I had never had acne like that before. After numerous things I ended going on the contraceptive pill and that completely cleared my skin. I was on the pill for about 5-6 years but it really affected my mental health, depression, anxiety and mood swings were horrible so I finally came off it before the age of 23.
When I came off the pill I became quite nervous that all my acne would come back, I began getting spots here and there, and after seeing the rave about tretinoin online I decided to give it a go. It definitely wasn’t the best decision from me, I got the retinol uglies, I went in with 0.5 which was definitely too strong too quick and I was losing hope after a few months. I think my skin was just TOO exfoliated, I couldn’t figure out a routine and I think I was using too many products.
I then switched to Dermatica and got prescribed Adapalene 0.2% / Clindamycin 1% / Niacinimide 4% This felt better but my skin was continually peeling, it looks glowy now that I look back on pictures but I was still getting spots. Nothing drastic but I was definitely searching for that glass skin look.
After 6 months they switched my prescription and removed the Clindamycin (due to resistance to that ingredient I think you can only take it for 6 months). This was before Christmas time in 2023, the weather became really extreme and my skin suffered. I thought it was just the weather and I would lather in moisturisers and continue to only use Dermatica every 3rd night but my skin would not stop peeling. I contacted Dermatica and told them my side effects and they said that my skin is just getting used to it. I began to get a dry patch near my mouth which slowly got worse, I thought this was because of the weather but I got a lot of redness around my mouth and looking online I felt like I had developed perioral dermatitis.
Long story short I did have perioral dermatitis. I stripped my skincare routine to be VERY minimal and began taking antibiotic, I was prescribed Lymecycline from my doctor for 3 months, I also started using Azelaic Acid after following Dr Sam Bunting advice online.
Now that I have finished my antibiotic, I am still continually getting spots, it almost feels a tad worse now that I’ve finished the antibiotic (Lymecycline is also prescribed for acne as well as POD). My skin feels really clogged and my forehead just has a lot of tiny spots, I keep getting breakouts and I just want to not have to deal with it all the time, it feels NEVER ending that I have acne for the rest of time at the moment.
Here is my current skincare routine: AM - Wash face with water - The Ordinary Caffeine Solution under my eyes - The Inkey List Azelaic Acid 10% - The Inkey List Vitamin C 15% (just started using this to brighten marks) - The Inkey List Niacinimide (for my oiliness) - The Inkey List Omega Water Cream (if my skin is feeling moisturised I don’t use this) - Paula’s Choice Clear SPF 30 Fluid
PM - Remove make up with The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm - Wash face with Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Cleanser - Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Neutralising Gel - this has 2% salycilic acid, 5% azelaic acid, 0.5% bakuchiol, 5% squalene (started using this in the past week now that I have finished my antibiotic and I only put it on my spots, most nights in the week) - Sometimes I may use Paula’s Choice BHA or AHA (probably once a week and not at the same time as the gel above) - Cosrx Snail Mucin (if my skin is feeling dry or I have used an exfoliator) - The Inkey List Omega Water Cream OR Aveeno Oat Restorative Night Cream
Treatments: - I’ve got the Omnilux Red Light Therapy mask and I use it a few times a week (my skin feels very hydrated and plump from this) - I’ve been using a high frequency wand a few times a week on my spots
I’ve been contemplating using The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% maybe once or twice a week in the evenings, but I’m just really nervous and not entirely sure whether it’s worth it. My skin did look good on Dermatica (apart from the peeling) and definitely way less clogged than I feel now, so I feel really tempted especially hearing that retinal is really good.
Considering I’ve been using Azelaic Acid daily for 3 months now I feel like my skin is slightly less sensitive, but I’m VERY worried I will fall into a trap and over exfoliate if my spots still continue, I’m a stress picker and I just want them gone so if one appears I just need to do something to it. I’m also very scared of the retinol uglies, I’ve started a new job recently and I’m definitely worried it will crush my confidence on a daily, as already I get quite down about spots.
Does anyone have any advice if retinal is a good idea?
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For context, I have struggled with acne my entire life, from the age of 11 I was on multiple treatments including creams and antibiotics to try and control my spotty and oily t-zone. At the age of 17 I had a terrible break out on my cheeks, it was really severe and I had never had acne like that before. After numerous things I ended going on the contraceptive pill and that completely cleared my skin. I was on the pill for about 5-6 years but it really affected my mental health, depression, anxiety and mood swings were horrible so I finally came off it before the age of 23.
When I came off the pill I became quite nervous that all my acne would come back, I began getting spots here and there, and after seeing the rave about tretinoin online I decided to give it a go. It definitely wasn’t the best decision from me, I got the retinol uglies, I went in with 0.5 which was definitely too strong too quick and I was losing hope after a few months. I think my skin was just TOO exfoliated, I couldn’t figure out a routine and I think I was using too many products.
I then switched to Dermatica and got prescribed Adapalene 0.2% / Clindamycin 1% / Niacinimide 4% This felt better but my skin was continually peeling, it looks glowy now that I look back on pictures but I was still getting spots. Nothing drastic but I was definitely searching for that glass skin look.
After 6 months they switched my prescription and removed the Clindamycin (due to resistance to that ingredient I think you can only take it for 6 months). This was before Christmas time in 2023, the weather became really extreme and my skin suffered. I thought it was just the weather and I would lather in moisturisers and continue to only use Dermatica every 3rd night but my skin would not stop peeling. I contacted Dermatica and told them my side effects and they said that my skin is just getting used to it. I began to get a dry patch near my mouth which slowly got worse, I thought this was because of the weather but I got a lot of redness around my mouth and looking online I felt like I had developed perioral dermatitis.
Long story short I did have perioral dermatitis. I stripped my skincare routine to be VERY minimal and began taking antibiotic, I was prescribed Lymecycline from my doctor for 3 months, I also started using Azelaic Acid after following Dr Sam Bunting advice online.
Now that I have finished my antibiotic, I am still continually getting spots, it almost feels a tad worse now that I’ve finished the antibiotic (Lymecycline is also prescribed for acne as well as POD). My skin feels really clogged and my forehead just has a lot of tiny spots, I keep getting breakouts and I just want to not have to deal with it all the time, it feels NEVER ending that I have acne for the rest of time at the moment.
Here is my current skincare routine: AM - Wash face with water - The Ordinary Caffeine Solution under my eyes - The Inkey List Azelaic Acid 10% - The Inkey List Vitamin C 15% (just started using this to brighten marks) - The Inkey List Niacinimide (for my oiliness) - The Inkey List Omega Water Cream (if my skin is feeling moisturised I don’t use this) - Paula’s Choice Clear SPF 30 Fluid
PM - Remove make up with The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm - Wash face with Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Cleanser - Dr Sam Bunting Flawless Neutralising Gel - this has 2% salycilic acid, 5% azelaic acid, 0.5% bakuchiol, 5% squalene (started using this in the past week now that I have finished my antibiotic and I only put it on my spots, most nights in the week) - Sometimes I may use Paula’s Choice BHA or AHA (probably once a week and not at the same time as the gel above) - Cosrx Snail Mucin (if my skin is feeling dry or I have used an exfoliator) - The Inkey List Omega Water Cream OR Aveeno Oat Restorative Night Cream
Treatments: - I’ve got the Omnilux Red Light Therapy mask and I use it a few times a week (my skin feels very hydrated and plump from this) - I’ve been using a high frequency wand a few times a week on my spots
I’ve been contemplating using The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% maybe once or twice a week in the evenings, but I’m just really nervous and not entirely sure whether it’s worth it. My skin did look good on Dermatica (apart from the peeling) and definitely way less clogged than I feel now, so I feel really tempted especially hearing that retinal is really good.
Considering I’ve been using Azelaic Acid daily for 3 months now I feel like my skin is slightly less sensitive, but I’m VERY worried I will fall into a trap and over exfoliate if my spots still continue, I’m a stress picker and I just want them gone so if one appears I just need to do something to it. I’m also very scared of the retinol uglies, I’ve started a new job recently and I’m definitely worried it will crush my confidence on a daily, as already I get quite down about spots.
Does anyone have any advice if retinal is a good idea?
2024.05.16 17:39 BCS5th My derma gave me a Tret /Hydroquinine / Hydrocortisone cream and told me to spot treat every night but it's making me red and my dark spots appear darker. Is that normal or should I switch to a different routine or different cream?
I have dark sports under my eyes and my derma said it was melasma. He prescribed me a combo of Tret .05%, Hydroquinone and Hydrocortisone (pictured).
He said the Tret would help with the melasma and the others would help with acne and skin whitening.
He also said to spot treat every night and leave it on overnight.
I was doing that but I started getting really red and irritated and my skin was peeling. It was hurting a lot so he told me to sport treat 2x a week instead. The doctor told me that was normal and to keep following the routing he suggested.
I've been doing that but I feel like my dark spots have been getting worse.
I've read the FAQ and it said I should be covering my whole face with it instead of spot treating. Also I was thinking about putting on the tret combo for 5 minutes at a time instead of overnight like the derma told me to.
Should I change to a different routine and treat the whole face for 5 minutes instead of spot treating and leaving it on overnight? I'm not sure if it's working or not. I'm also not sure if I should switch to a Tret only cream and maybe the other medicines in the bottle I have are making me more irritated. What would you do?
TLDR: I was given a Tret/Hydroquonine/Hydrocortisone ointment and told to spot treat every night for dark spots (melasma), but it's making me irritated and the dark spots appear darker. Should I change the routine or maybe switch to a Tret only cream?
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He said the Tret would help with the melasma and the others would help with acne and skin whitening.
He also said to spot treat every night and leave it on overnight.
I was doing that but I started getting really red and irritated and my skin was peeling. It was hurting a lot so he told me to sport treat 2x a week instead. The doctor told me that was normal and to keep following the routing he suggested.
I've been doing that but I feel like my dark spots have been getting worse.
I've read the FAQ and it said I should be covering my whole face with it instead of spot treating. Also I was thinking about putting on the tret combo for 5 minutes at a time instead of overnight like the derma told me to.
Should I change to a different routine and treat the whole face for 5 minutes instead of spot treating and leaving it on overnight? I'm not sure if it's working or not. I'm also not sure if I should switch to a Tret only cream and maybe the other medicines in the bottle I have are making me more irritated. What would you do?
TLDR: I was given a Tret/Hydroquonine/Hydrocortisone ointment and told to spot treat every night for dark spots (melasma), but it's making me irritated and the dark spots appear darker. Should I change the routine or maybe switch to a Tret only cream?
2024.05.16 17:35 sallysbangs How many random things can I be diagnosed with before someone will actually take me seriously?
30F, non-smoker, 5 drinks per week, 135 lbs, 5'7", USA
Mother : MS
Mom, aunt, uncle, grandma: Hypothyroidism
Birth control, adderall
Last year I was sick 3 times for 1 week each with high fever rash, and body aches, the first was covid. Over the year I developed recurrent weakness in hands, really bad stomach pains, vomiting, and diarrhea. My feet started burning and swelling at night. My knees and elbows burn at night.
I started my journey with doctors last may and it took months of jumping to different doctors to get any tests done. They first thought it was MS but clear brain and spine mri.
Things that have been diagnosed:
Bilateral ulnar neuropathy with chronic denervation in FCU.FDI, ADM
Muehrcke's nails - derm said they were idiopathic
Petechia on legs - diagnosed yesterday as pigmented purpuric dermatoses
Livedo reticularis
Raynauds
POTS
Blood pressure 140/95
swollen lymph nodes on cervical mri
Normal labs:
WNL: Vit B1, Folate, methylmalonic acid, cryoglobulins, B12, ANA by Hep 2, HLA-B27, anti-cardiolipin, lupus anticoagulant w PT/ IN APTT, T pallidum, B2GP, CPK, LFTs, GFR, BUN, TTG, urinalysis 6/2023 WNL: ESR, CRP, homocysteine, TSH, serum free light chains, CBC unremarkable. SPEP 7/2023: Epidermal nerve density (via skin biopsy): normal 12/2023: vitamin C and heavy metal screen WNL
Only abnormal lab: low igg
I just don't understand how all of this random weird stuff can happen to me, I feel so tired all of the time and I don't know what to do now. Any advice?
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Mother : MS
Mom, aunt, uncle, grandma: Hypothyroidism
Birth control, adderall
Last year I was sick 3 times for 1 week each with high fever rash, and body aches, the first was covid. Over the year I developed recurrent weakness in hands, really bad stomach pains, vomiting, and diarrhea. My feet started burning and swelling at night. My knees and elbows burn at night.
I started my journey with doctors last may and it took months of jumping to different doctors to get any tests done. They first thought it was MS but clear brain and spine mri.
Things that have been diagnosed:
Bilateral ulnar neuropathy with chronic denervation in FCU.FDI, ADM
Muehrcke's nails - derm said they were idiopathic
Petechia on legs - diagnosed yesterday as pigmented purpuric dermatoses
Livedo reticularis
Raynauds
POTS
Blood pressure 140/95
swollen lymph nodes on cervical mri
Normal labs:
WNL: Vit B1, Folate, methylmalonic acid, cryoglobulins, B12, ANA by Hep 2, HLA-B27, anti-cardiolipin, lupus anticoagulant w PT/ IN APTT, T pallidum, B2GP, CPK, LFTs, GFR, BUN, TTG, urinalysis 6/2023 WNL: ESR, CRP, homocysteine, TSH, serum free light chains, CBC unremarkable. SPEP 7/2023: Epidermal nerve density (via skin biopsy): normal 12/2023: vitamin C and heavy metal screen WNL
Only abnormal lab: low igg
I just don't understand how all of this random weird stuff can happen to me, I feel so tired all of the time and I don't know what to do now. Any advice?
2024.05.16 17:29 rivanne [routine help] I'm not exactly sure what my problem is, but I sure do want to fix it.
![[routine help] I'm not exactly sure what my problem is, but I sure do want to fix it.](https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/GHCyVrwV7op5xZcgJRMsJplorkdoTqhuLEmj0hTOC8w.jpg "[routine help] I'm not exactly sure what my problem is, but I sure do want to fix it.") | Hi everyone. I'm pretty oblivious when it comes to skincare but I'd like to learn. I consulted the guide, but the problem is (a) some of the guides are 10+ years old now and lots of comments have been deleted. And (b) I'm not sure where to look because I'm not sure what my problem is. I thought I might have hyperpigmentation on my nose, but it doesn't really fit anything on the guide (picture 1). I know I have big-looking pores and sebaceous filament problems but this is a different issue. submitted by rivanne to SkincareAddiction [link] [comments] My skin is also red and splotchy, with a bumpy, uneven texture in some places. I have KP on my arms and legs, idk if it can affect your face as well? And of course, despite being almost 30, I still struggle with acne. I'm not sure what my skin type is. If I shower and don't put any product on, it feels extremely dry immediately, then within an hour or two it's oily/greasy. My skin is both oily and flaky at the same time. I'm guessing maybe my moisture barrier has been damaged? My skin looks worse IRL than it does in the pictures. Dark spots on nose Bumpy, splotchy red skin I don't really have a "routine" as of right now. Morning or night, this is what I do:
Anyway, if you made it this far, thanks so much. I'd like to throw together both an AM and PM routine with a cleanser (and I'm open to double cleansing), actives, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Its hard to tell what actives would help and which would hurt. Which work together, and which are no-nos to use together. I'm going to Ulta today and would love any product recommendations! TYSMIA! |
2024.05.16 17:25 Impressive_Drama_282 Immune reaction to invisalign?
I was curious if anyone else has experienced allergic reactions or chronic/autoimmune conditions since starting treatment such as severe fatigue, skin rashes, fevers, brain fog, and muscle aches?
I developed the symptoms above about 2 months after beginning treatment (am now 8 months in) and upon countless rigorous tests and visits to doctors i have found no underlying cause. Due to the timing of when the symptoms occured I am considering that the breakdown of the invisalign smartrack material in my mouth could possibly be inducing an immune cell response. I found an interesting 2020 research paper (linked at bottom of post) investigating Cytokine expression of immune cells on exposure to invisalign material. I am not well educated in biology but after reading the paper it demonstrates nano particles of invisalign material broken down by saliva and bruxing of the teeth can impose an immune response causing type 1 and 4 hypersensitivty reactions in some individuals.
I found a couple of old threads of others experiencing severe fatigue shortly after starting treatment but in geneal it apears to be quite rare. It would be really insightful to know if anyone in recent years has experienced similar reactions to invisialign as this fatigue is ruining my life at the moment. Of course its entirely possible its something else causing it but nothing in my life has changed recently apart from the additon of daily invisalign wear.
Link to study: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi%3Farticle%3D1503%26context%3Detd&ved=2ahUKEwiN7o73sZKGAxVTZWwGHVqoCGkQFnoECCoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0bClwwCIy3zKP8Bu8m_DQ2
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I developed the symptoms above about 2 months after beginning treatment (am now 8 months in) and upon countless rigorous tests and visits to doctors i have found no underlying cause. Due to the timing of when the symptoms occured I am considering that the breakdown of the invisalign smartrack material in my mouth could possibly be inducing an immune cell response. I found an interesting 2020 research paper (linked at bottom of post) investigating Cytokine expression of immune cells on exposure to invisalign material. I am not well educated in biology but after reading the paper it demonstrates nano particles of invisalign material broken down by saliva and bruxing of the teeth can impose an immune response causing type 1 and 4 hypersensitivty reactions in some individuals.
I found a couple of old threads of others experiencing severe fatigue shortly after starting treatment but in geneal it apears to be quite rare. It would be really insightful to know if anyone in recent years has experienced similar reactions to invisialign as this fatigue is ruining my life at the moment. Of course its entirely possible its something else causing it but nothing in my life has changed recently apart from the additon of daily invisalign wear.
Link to study: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi%3Farticle%3D1503%26context%3Detd&ved=2ahUKEwiN7o73sZKGAxVTZWwGHVqoCGkQFnoECCoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0bClwwCIy3zKP8Bu8m_DQ2
2024.05.16 17:04 Few-Bookkeeper7590 I (f30) would feel so good about my body if it wasn't for mirrors and cameras
If it wasn't for mirrors or cameras, I would love my body. For the first time in my life, I feel great. My diet has improved in a way that I eat healthy without feeling like I have to give up any of the foods I like - I just eat what I feel like and it makes me feel great. I exercise almost daily, but I do it in a way that I enjoy, like going for a run with friends or learning a new skill like skating. I think I've never been as physically in shape as I am now.
As a result, I feel great in my own skin. I love my body for what I can do with it, I don't feel bloated, I feel strong and fit and everything.
Until I see a picture of myself that is. Even though I am fit, I am not super skinny. And because I am quite tall and don't have the smallest built, I often look bulky and big in pictures. I feel radiant, but I don't always look it. And seeing myself makes me question everything. This is probably as good as it gets for me, I will never be fitter, younger and healthier - and this the best I can do? I am still not picture perfect attractive?
I know feeling great about myself is already a good thing and I am grateful that my body allows me do live the life I love. So I hope I'll get over this weird sense of disappointment I feel every time I spot a reflection of myself.
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As a result, I feel great in my own skin. I love my body for what I can do with it, I don't feel bloated, I feel strong and fit and everything.
Until I see a picture of myself that is. Even though I am fit, I am not super skinny. And because I am quite tall and don't have the smallest built, I often look bulky and big in pictures. I feel radiant, but I don't always look it. And seeing myself makes me question everything. This is probably as good as it gets for me, I will never be fitter, younger and healthier - and this the best I can do? I am still not picture perfect attractive?
I know feeling great about myself is already a good thing and I am grateful that my body allows me do live the life I love. So I hope I'll get over this weird sense of disappointment I feel every time I spot a reflection of myself.
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2024.05.16 17:00 ZenStudios-McLovin Pinball FX - May 16 - 1.0.17 - Patch Notes
Hey Pinball Fans, look at this note. Look at this work of art. (If art is about length and long lists for you) Our team went all out this time and it is our pleasure to present this list of fixes for you.
Tables added:
Pacific Rim Pinball
Super League Football (Free download on consoles for 7 days, on PC for 30 days. Get it now and keep it forever)
Universal Classics: TV Pinball:
Xena: Warrior Princess Pinball
Knight Rider Pinball
Battlestar Galactica Pinball
New Features on PlayStation, Xbox and PC:
UI overhaul and upgrades
XP system
Notification system
New optional Pinhall, New optional music
General fixes:
A Charlie Brown Christmas™ Pinball
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Tables added:
Pacific Rim Pinball
Super League Football (Free download on consoles for 7 days, on PC for 30 days. Get it now and keep it forever)
Universal Classics: TV Pinball:
Xena: Warrior Princess Pinball
Knight Rider Pinball
Battlestar Galactica Pinball
New Features on PlayStation, Xbox and PC:
UI overhaul and upgrades
XP system
Notification system
New optional Pinhall, New optional music
General fixes:
- Fixed an issue where "An error has occurred while publishing your scores" could pop up frequently
- Fixed an issue where a start of a new season would unlock all rewards
- Nudge button hints are now displayed properly
- Williams Pinball: Volume 1 Questline - Mission 9 - Double Score powerup timer set from 5 seconds to 20
- Fixed an issue where camera controls were stuck to ‘C’ even after setting a different key
- Fixed an issue where the game crashed when players closed a 2-player-hotseat table in cabinet mode
- Fixed an issue in Cabinet Mode - where players had to Reload Configuration every time
A Charlie Brown Christmas™ Pinball
- Fixed an issue when the ball could stuck in the left kickback
- Reduced the time of the ball being held by the saucer during the Mystery Animation, added manual eject option as well
- The “Collect Bonus” award no longer resets the bonus multiplier
- Fixed the typo in the song credits
- Fixed the typo on the display
- Music for the Pigpen Snowman mode no longer replaces the main theme after the mode ends
- Fixed an issue, where the boss music can play alongside other tracks
- Fixed an issue, where the ball can leave the miniplayfield
- Fixed a typo on the bottom right of the playfield
- Adjusted the German translations at the ball launch
- Adjusted the ball kickout system in the bonus room
- Fixed an issue, where the Bomb lamp could stay lit after usage
- Fixed an issue where the ball could go ballistic after a weak plunge
- Added rollover switches above the bumpers
- Fixed an issue where the instructions overlapped on the display
- Fixed an issue where the Jackpot status didn’t reset
- The pop-up score at Super Skillshot will display the correct score
- Fixed an issue where the spin disk could drop the ball between the flippers
- The video display no longer freezes after the Return to Kharak mode
- Increased the speed of the research toy by 30% for a more dynamic gameplay
- Fixed an issue where the bonus screen could appear when the ball is in play
- Fixed an issue where the ball could get stuck in the bumpers
- The ball can no longer get stuck behind the green box
- Fixed an issue where the instructions overlapped on the display
- Fixed a soft lock occurrence at the end of the Cinderella tale
- Fixed the appearance of the transparent ball curse so it won't be invisible
- Crystal Multiball will no longer end after locking a ball at the Castle Gate
- Fixed the “Book of Tales” end of bonus description
- Fixed an error where the Magic Mirror award prevented further progress at the final battle
- Fixed an issue, when hitting the wolf last during the Wolf & Seven Goats followed by an immediate drain will prevent further completion of the mode
- Scoring a Jackpot during Crystal Multiball will release the balls from the Tower Locks to prevent any exploits
- Fixed an issue where the localized "More hits for your Multiball bumper" text had an overlapping issue
- Fixed an issue where the could stay on the volcano
- Adjusted the power of the kickback and sinkhole kickout
- Fixed an issue where the ball could get stuck in the perimeter fence
- Fixed an issue where the first left orbit shot phases through the diverter
- Fixed the position of the right outlane post
- Fixed the speech bubbles remaining in 0-degree orientation when the screen is rotated
- The table no longer awards extra balls in challenges
- Adjusted View 8 in portrait mode
- Fixed an issue where the ball could balance on the tip of the flipper
- Reduced the power of the auto-launch during challenges
- Fixed an issue when the table can softlock after draining the regular ball in the “He Certainly Has Courage” mode in challenges
- Fixed an issue when the screen turned black in the TIE Fighter Attack mode
- Fixed an issue where the HOLD BONUS X and EXTRABALL flashing lights were offset
- Fixed an issue where the ball locked without having to spell LOCK
- Fixed a view issue when a lock happened
- Fixed an R2-D2 magnet issue
- Fixed a malfunction on R2-D2 kickback
- Fixed an issue where the TIE Fighter could appear invisible
- Fixed an issue where the magnet wouldn’t work on one charge at R2-D2 Bumpers
- Adjusted combo timers on the table
- Adjusted mission goals on Scene 1, Part 2
- Fixed an issue where the ball could bounce out of the table from the middle of the playfield
- Fixed an issue with the Hyperspace multiball
- Fixed camera handling and planet alignment in Hyperspace mode
- Adjusted lighting on the AT-AT, Luke and Darth Vader
- Fixed an issue where the Super Skill Shot could be hit by simply holding up the left flipper
- Fixed an issue where the left kickback returned the ball to the right outlane
- Fixed an issue where the left target lead the ball to the left outlane
- Fixed an issue where the Solo Fighter mission (and achievement) was unwinnable
- Fixed an issue where if a ball drained with 1 lock (Partial Optical Link) activated, the optical sequence reset without considering how many balls are locked physically
- Fixed an issue with ball locking during Metamorphosis
- Fixed an issue where Levitation Save could fail to place the ball above the flippers.
- Fixed a Flips Challenge exploit: Ball could autoplunge directly into the bumpers.
- Fixed a physics issue with the ball travelling down towards the flippers
- This crumbling brick effect is now present in all instances where needed
- Davy Jones' Locker ramp texture is now moving with the rest of the ramp.
- Fixed an issue where the ball could get stuck on the elbows of the fighter during any match, Fisticuffs Multiball included.
- The music and VO will now not be cut off by the end of game menu
- Tokens will now properly save between games
- Fixed an issue where an upwards nudge could stop the time if the player had a locked ball
- Fixed an issue where repeatedly nudging resulted in the clock stopping
- Fixed an issue where Ball 1 lock on the table was showing as ball 3 locked
- Fixed a typo on the table
- Fixed an issue where the ball would be removed from the small flipper lane if 2 balls were stalled there
- Fixed an issue where the game could end with a ball stuck in Ted’s mouth in the 5 minute challenge
- Fixed black textures on Carousel
- Fixed an issue where the ball could hit a switch more than once
- Fixed autoplunger problems in challenges
- Plunger camera angle adjusted
- Fixed an issue where the upper flipper rubber is interfering with the wall
- Fixed a faulty effect on the backglass
- Fixed an issue where there weren’t any combos or ball saves in Arcade mode
- Backglass lighting will now be turned on properly
- Fixed an issue where the ball could fall under the right flipper after a drain and get stuck
- Left outlane adjusted
- Adjusted Skill Shot camera
- Fixed the Williams logo shadow on the flippers
- Fixed an issue where the ball could stay behind the goal during multiball
- Fixed an issue where zhe upkick near the goal did not properly kicked out the ball
- Fixed a display issue in the Table Guide
- Fixed an issue where the ball did not stay on the left ramp properly
- Fixed an issue where the ball could get stuck in the Loot sinkhole
- Fixed an issue where the ball could get stuck in the saucer during Flips Challenge
- Fixed an issue where the game could fail to exit out of the Skillshot phase
- Fixed an issue where the auto-plunge could hit the ball into the left outlane
- Fixed an issue where the ball could exit at the middle of the ramp
- Fixed an issue where locking a ball while Mystery was lit at the right upper orbit denied a chance at a Skillshot
- Fixed an issue where tilting during Herald of its Word could result in the ball skin being applied for the next ball
- Fixed an issue in 5 minute challenge - The mystery extra ball award value could be multiplied by 4
- Fixed an issue where if Maw and Cult of its Arrival multiballs are started on top of each other the lane lamps could flash incorrectly
- Fixed resetting issues with the Skillshot if Skillshot power-up is used
- Fixed an issue where if Maw and Herald of its Word multiballs conflicting resulted in 2 balls on the playfield without any multiballs running
- Fixed an issue during multiball, where the Herald could keep the ball, juggling it indefinitely
- Fixed an issue where the Herald could be beaten in one shot, instead of several shots
- Fixed an issue where the Madness counter did not reset when winning a mode with ballout
- Fixed a display issue around Bumper Bonus
- Fixed several localization issues in Italian
- Fixed an issue where pictures did not appear properly on the right notepad
- Fixed an issue where the ball could fall off the rails if shot with the right power
2024.05.16 16:57 MethodicMarshal NFT Marketplace Expansion
Disclaimer: This is a quiet theory and is not financial advice.
We know that GME has been implementing blockchain and NFTs into their business strategy for quite some time. We know that NFTs haven't really taken off because they're largely simple pictures and GIFs.
However, DFV has been referencing others in the community with his tweets. When he referenced Anon and Wutang, I believe it was a nod to Pleasr https://twitter.com/PleasrDAO
As you can see, Pleasr has been tweeting references to DFV as well as--notably--the financial value of music. Why? Because Pleasr is the sole owner of the single copy of the unreleased Wu-Tang album. From May 12th to current, they have been promoting DFV and explaining how badly people would love to get their hands on exclusive music like the Wu-Tang album.
So why's it matter? I believe GameStop is poised to launch a digital media exchange--moving beyond NFT pictures and into music, gaming, and gaming accessories.
Imagine the value to game developers if you could prevent piracy using blockchain DRM. With Reggie on the board and Nintendo being the protective IP giant they are, such a collaboration would be enormous. Additionally, imagine unique in-game skins as NFTs. Skin trading is already thousands of dollars in value for games such as CounterStike and Rocket League. Epic also stopped P2P item trading in Rocket League recently too...
For music, it's no secret that artists are losing their asses to streaming services compared to the days of selling CDs. Imagine if artists could sell their work directly to the fans.. especially the rabid fans of certain artists..
This could eventually expand into movies or sports, as Hollywood has been bitching for eons that piracy is killing their profits.
The financial opportunity is tremendous, making Gamestop a significant long play. Again, this is all pure speculation... but remember that Gamestop recently became a Holdings Company...
Consider it
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We know that GME has been implementing blockchain and NFTs into their business strategy for quite some time. We know that NFTs haven't really taken off because they're largely simple pictures and GIFs.
However, DFV has been referencing others in the community with his tweets. When he referenced Anon and Wutang, I believe it was a nod to Pleasr https://twitter.com/PleasrDAO
As you can see, Pleasr has been tweeting references to DFV as well as--notably--the financial value of music. Why? Because Pleasr is the sole owner of the single copy of the unreleased Wu-Tang album. From May 12th to current, they have been promoting DFV and explaining how badly people would love to get their hands on exclusive music like the Wu-Tang album.
So why's it matter? I believe GameStop is poised to launch a digital media exchange--moving beyond NFT pictures and into music, gaming, and gaming accessories.
Imagine the value to game developers if you could prevent piracy using blockchain DRM. With Reggie on the board and Nintendo being the protective IP giant they are, such a collaboration would be enormous. Additionally, imagine unique in-game skins as NFTs. Skin trading is already thousands of dollars in value for games such as CounterStike and Rocket League. Epic also stopped P2P item trading in Rocket League recently too...
For music, it's no secret that artists are losing their asses to streaming services compared to the days of selling CDs. Imagine if artists could sell their work directly to the fans.. especially the rabid fans of certain artists..
This could eventually expand into movies or sports, as Hollywood has been bitching for eons that piracy is killing their profits.
The financial opportunity is tremendous, making Gamestop a significant long play. Again, this is all pure speculation... but remember that Gamestop recently became a Holdings Company...
Consider it
2024.05.16 16:53 Connect-Heron-401 Calendula officialis
 | Habitat and cultivation Calendula officinalis is native to southern Europe and is widely cultivated in temperate regions around the world. Extremely easy for seed propagation and suitable for almost all types of soil. Harvest the flowers in early summer and dry them in the shade. Main functions Anti-inflammatory Relieve muscle spasms An astringent Stop the bleeding Heal the wound Antibacterial Detoxify Estrogenic effect submitted by Connect-Heron-401 to u/Connect-Heron-401 [link] [comments] Practical application Calendula has an antibacterial effect, killing bacteria or viruses. Some ingredients (especially the resin) are antifungal and are significantly resistant to Candida albicans. It also has the function of contracting capillaries. Skin Treatment Calendula is preferred for the treatment of skin diseases and is effective for most mild skin problems. It can treat skin conditions such as cuts, scrapes, red and swollen skin (including mild burns and sunburns), acne or rashes, and it can also treat fungal skin infections, including ringworm, athlete's foot and thrush. In addition, it is also very effective for diaper rash and cradle cap, which can relieve the pain of nipple ulcers caused by breast-feeding. Indigestion Infusions and tinctures of Calendula officinalis are used internally to treat digestive system inflammation, such as gastritis, gastric ulcers, Crohn's disease, and colitis. Detoxification Calendula has long been used as a detoxifying herb to deal with toxins caused by fever, infection or systemic skin diseases, including eczema and acne. It can also purify the liver and gallbladder and treat diseases related to these organs. Gynecological use Calendula officinalis has a mild estrogenic effect and is often used to relieve pain. |
2024.05.16 16:45 RevolutionaryGrade25 Fires of Arcane: Chapter 4
Chapter 4: Fires of Damnation
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June 1, 2030, Tokyo, Japan - 1:00 am JST- 2 and a half hours post-invasion
Aquila Generalis scoured the ruined metropolis. She held a torch in her upper left hand and a gargantuan gladius in her upper right. She had large nets filled with writhing Japanese civilians in her lower left and right appendages. The civilians screamed and squirmed like fish in netting. Some humans were cradling streaming infants and crying children. Others cradled their spouses, elderly parents, or anyone nearby. Most just panicked. A few rational humans used small knives or their teeth to sever the netting, much to the amusement of an onlooking dragon. Movement from an apartment complex caught the attention of a tremendous soldier. The soldier stuck his hand into the ruined apartment complex while the rest stopped and stared at him.
"What are you doing?" Asked another soldier. She raised an eyebrow and gave her fellow soldier a puzzled look.
The giant stretched his right arm, straining himself. He pressed his left arm against the building to maintain balance.
"Need some help?" The amused dragon sneered.
The giant hissed in excretion and annoyance. He stretched his fingers, a determined fervor taking over him. He pushed a desk over, revealing a cowering human. The giant grabbed the human by its legs and dragged the Man toward his eye.
"Got him." The soldier hissed.
Some of the giants began crowding around the building. Most gathered to steal their compatriot's meal, while a few scoured the facility for more humans. The soldier's single eye widened with glee. He licked his lips with anticipation; the sight of fresh meat entranced him in a state of euphoria. A small gust of wind blew towards him as he dragged the screaming human towards his eye. The giants opened their maws in anticipation, a toothy grin plastered on their faces. The human revealed a small device, and the gigantic glutton paid no mind. The monster feasted on many humans when he entered the metropolis. He had never seen such a colossal city nor so many humans packed into one place. This human would be one of his many victims. When the human was before the titan, he sprayed a mysterious substance into the titan's eye. The giant released the human and covered his single elephantine eye. He wailed in pain and stumbled backward, knocking his comrades over. The Mammoth of a Monster cried like a newborn infant while his comrades groaned in pain.
Aquila Generalis glowered at her pathetic legion while the dragon erupted in laughter. Others stopped searching the building to see what the commotion was about. Upon seeing their fellow giant reduced to a weeping wimp, they laughed.
"I'm blind. I'm Blind! I'M BLII-I-I-IND!" The giant wailed.
"I CAN'T SEE. I. CAN'T. SEE-EE!!!" he whipped his eye furiously, Wailing all the while.
Aquila Generalis put the nets down. She marched toward the foolish giant, pulled him to his feet, and glared at her soldiers. They quickly stopped laughing. The dragon, on the other hand, was hooting and hollering.
"I'M bLiNd. I cAn'T sEe. Oh, HeLp MeE!" the dragon jeered.
The general ignored him for the sake of her health. She shook the crying Cyclops, then slapped him.
"What is wrong with you, soldier?"
The cyclops sobbed quietly. "The h-human sp-sprayed me with s-something." He said between sniffles.
The general clutched the bridge of her nose. I do not have time for this. As the general berated the legionnaire, Strange beasts dotted the night sky.
—-----
Japan Air and Space Self-Defense Force (JASSDF)
"I have a visual on the targets. Be advised targets have hostages. Do not fire unless you have a clear shot."
—-----
The dragon looked up while the commander chastised her soldier. Upon laying eyes on the strange flying contraptions, the dragon narrowed his eyes.
"Aquila"
"Aquila!"
"Not now, dragon!" The general continued berating the Cyclops.
"Look up, stupid giant."
"Not now, you serpentine-"
The dragon was blown to pieces. His scales, limbs, teeth, and other body parts were scattered on the roof he once stood on. Chaos ensued as the squadron of Mitsubishi F-2 fighters lit up the sky. Before General Aquila could react, A missile hit her head, detonating. Brain matter and skull fragments decorated the buildings, creating a collage of carnage. Most of the legion tried to bring out their slings, only for their bones and organs to paint the metropolis. The few remaining legionnaires fled, leaving their human hostages. Dragons from nearby, alerted by the explosions, came to investigate. A barrage of missiles shot down the dragons that flew toward the squadron. Blood, bone, and flesh rained down on the streets of northern Tokyo.
—-----
“Clear. Send evac for civvies.”
***
June 1, 2030, Tokyo, Japan - 2:00 am JST- 3 and a half hours post-invasion
North Gate- a park in northern Tokyo
The invasion was successful. Thousands of humans fell before the trollish legion of Luath and the elven legion of Grásta; hundreds more huddled in cages, ready to be processed into food or slaves. The trolls fought in ritualistic combat for their human trophies. At the same time, the elves watched, knowing they would be given most of the quarry due to their inherent superiority. The lesser fae were presented their trophies early: the elderly, infirm, and those too young to be used. With nothing better to do, most of the lesser fae reentered the gate while a select few remained. Ginearálta de Grásta, General of the Grásta legion, speaks with one of his soldiers.
"This is quite the nest."
"Agreed, Sir. It is almost…." The soldier marveled at the large city, its towering structures piercing the heavens. "Impressive," the soldier sighed.
"Uncanny? Yes. Impressive? No. These are intelligent animals capable of fabricating wonders, but animals nonetheless. They mimic our customs, art, and concepts but lack the capacity to create true marvels. True marvels are the domain of those who wield the arcane, for it is the arcane that elevates us to the realm of sapience. Only those capable of wielding the arcane can be called sapient and only sapients can build something impressive. Everything Man creates is a caricature of our achievements; remember that."
"Of course, sir." the soldier said hesitantly.
"You are a fine soldier; what is your title?"
"Saighdiúir giolcach, sir." the soldier hastily replied.
"I've seen you around, and you show great potential. Your loyalty to Tír na Nog and the elven race cannot be ignored. Follow me."
Saighdiúir Giolcach, The soldier of reeds, obeyed his general's command. The soldier caught glimpses of the dueling trolls from the corner of his eyes as he passed by. Ginearálta de Grásta and Saighdiúir Giolcach passed by some trees and bushes until they reached a clearing full of human cages. Ginearálta de Grásta stepped directly in front of a cage and knelt to get a closer look at the captives. Saighdiúir Giolcach slowed down and stopped a few feet from his commander.
"Come closer, soldier."
The soldier hesitantly stepped closer and looked inside the cages. Humans were tightly packed inside, shoulder to shoulder, shaking and quietly sobbing. Their clothing was torn and filthy, and their faces were stained with dust and tears. They inched away from the general, squishing each other in the process. The site disgusted him, but he maintained his composure.
"Have you ever seen a human before?" the general asked inquisitively.
"No, sir. My father showed me pictures and told stories, but that's it. My family doesn't have enough money to own half-bloods, let alone pure humans." the soldier replied.
"Well, boy, today is your lucky day. Pick one." The general commanded.
Saighdiúir Giolcach gazed upon the mass of frightened humans. "Humans are master mimics; they cannot wield the arcane. They're just beasts," he repeated to himself as he stared into the cage in front of him.
He stared at a frightened Japanese woman, an adolescent just like him. They're supposed to be animals, but their eyes ... their eyes. Anguish, anxiety, grief, sadness, and so many emotions swirled within those expressive eyes. The outside commotion faded as the soldier drowned in her eyes. As his breathing and heart rate accelerated, he began questioning everything he learned about humanity and the definition of sapience. This isn't right; nothing is right. The soldier of reeds remembered his father's stories of glorious manhunts and successful raids. He remembered his mother's proverbs on magic and how it separated them from their pets and livestock. The elves are the superior race, far superior to humans. Humans are pets, livestock, slaves, and —NO! He took three steps back. He was wrong, his family was wrong, everyone was wrong. This is ₩ⱤØ₦₲. I won't condone this.
"C̸̵̨̨̳͕̙̤̥̞͕͇̦͙̟̲ͭ̋͑ͥͮ̌ͬͬ́̃ͦ̾͆͢͡ē̸̸͇͇̣͓̣̖̲̘̋ͮ̓ͭ̀͑̏̓͗_̙̰͓̲̠̪̮͔̔̎͌ͪ͐̈́̆͘a̢͖̱̱̙̲̩̠̯͔̙̖͚ͤ̈́̇̋ͯͬ͆ͥ̆ͮń̴̡͍̘̠͍̩̺͖̟̲̉ͫ̀ͤͧ̆̈̅͆̂̐̒̋͊̒̋͟͢͟͞͞ͅn̸̛̘̫̯̘̝̱̬͉̝̲͈̿ͪ́́̽ͦ̈ͯ̄͒̈̅̍̚ d͖̣̬͈͚ḭ̛̘͚͕̱́́ͧͭ̓̐̍̽͞ͅl̚į̸̧̹̖͎̻͓ͮ̐̒ͮ̋̂̀ͯ̎̉͐ͦ̑ͦͩͤ͘͟͡s͇̿̃ d͉̬̂ͦ͗è̷̷̻͓̭͎̣̠̱̞̮̦ͤ̈́̓͑̍̒̈̏ͭͯ̕͘͘͜ Ģ̢̙̼̩̮̪̤̮͚̭͖͖̥͍͈̳̲̠͒̉̂ͥ̔ͨ́ͧ́ͬͤ́ͩ̍ͫ̃͌ͯͤ̕͟͢͝ī̷̡̢̨̧̦̩̩̙͕̦͖̞̠̘̬̰͕ͣͧ̑̾̚͢͠ͅ_̛̀̀̉́ͬ͝o̴̘̭͈̜͍͕͉̤̜̘͖͍̠̎͑́ͫ̍̎̔̏ͮ͂ͩ́͘͟l̸̴̵̵̛̫͎͍͔̜̘͉̭̭̳̻̮̖̉͐̆ͫ̇͑ͧ̿̄͑̍ͦ́̅̅ͯ̀̈ͫ̓̊̍̆̃ć̸̴̵̻̪̻̘̮͎̟̫͚͉̗̳̞̦̒ͪ̇̏̄̈́ͤ͗͘͢͝ͅaͮ̒c̡̡͉̮̟̤̭̻̥̩̗̭͔̺̎̀̀̊̃ͬ̀͆͋̆ͣ̐̄́͛͒̏ͩ̾͆̾ͯ̚͟͡ͅͅh͎̞͓̳̞͙̼̱͇͓͂ͨͧ̂ͩͣ̈́̈͗̿̓̆͂́̈́͗ͯ̆ͩ̕͝͞ͅͅ, you faithless fool." The general growled. Arcane power filled his lungs.
The general stood up, turned around, and scowled at the boy. At the invocation of his true name, the soldier froze. The general's magic seeped into his body, causing a sharp, burning pain to envelop him.
Despite the agony, C̸̵̨̨̳͕̙̤̥̞͕͇̦͙̟̲ͭ̋͑ͥͮ̌ͬͬ́̃ͦ̾͆͢͡ē̸̸͇͇̣͓̣̖̲̘̋ͮ̓ͭ̀͑̏̓͗_̙̰͓̲̠̪̮͔̔̎͌ͪ͐̈́̆͘a̢͖̱̱̙̲̩̠̯͔̙̖͚ͤ̈́̇̋ͯͬ͆ͥ̆ͮń̴̡͍̘̠͍̩̺͖̟̲̉ͫ̀ͤͧ̆̈̅͆̂̐̒̋͊̒̋͟͢͟͞͞ͅn̸̛̘̫̯̘̝̱̬͉̝̲͈̿ͪ́́̽ͦ̈ͯ̄͒̈̅̍̚ d͖̣̬͈͚ḭ̛̘͚͕̱́́ͧͭ̓̐̍̽͞ͅl̚į̸̧̹̖͎̻͓ͮ̐̒ͮ̋̂̀ͯ̎̉͐ͦ̑ͦͩͤ͘͟͡s͇̿̃ d͉̬̂ͦ͗è̷̷̻͓̭͎̣̠̱̞̮̦ͤ̈́̓͑̍̒̈̏ͭͯ̕͘͘͜ Ģ̢̙̼̩̮̪̤̮͚̭͖͖̥͍͈̳̲̠͒̉̂ͥ̔ͨ́ͧ́ͬͤ́ͩ̍ͫ̃͌ͯͤ̕͟͢͝ī̷̡̢̨̧̦̩̩̙͕̦͖̞̠̘̬̰͕ͣͧ̑̾̚͢͠ͅ_̛̀̀̉́ͬ͝o̴̘̭͈̜͍͕͉̤̜̘͖͍̠̎͑́ͫ̍̎̔̏ͮ͂ͩ́͘͟l̸̴̵̵̛̫͎͍͔̜̘͉̭̭̳̻̮̖̉͐̆ͫ̇͑ͧ̿̄͑̍ͦ́̅̅ͯ̀̈ͫ̓̊̍̆̃ć̸̴̵̻̪̻̘̮͎̟̫͚͉̗̳̞̦̒ͪ̇̏̄̈́ͤ͗͘͢͝ͅaͮ̒c̡̡͉̮̟̤̭̻̥̩̗̭͔̺̎̀̀̊̃ͬ̀͆͋̆ͣ̐̄́͛͒̏ͩ̾͆̾ͯ̚͟͡ͅͅh͎̞͓̳̞͙̼̱͇͓͂ͨͧ̂ͩͣ̈́̈͗̿̓̆͂́̈́͗ͯ̆ͩ̕͝͞ͅͅ spoke.
"This-Ack ₩ⱤØ₦₲, you-ack, every-ack..." He sputtered as blue blood leaked from his mouth, nose, ears, and eyes. Tears tried to crawl from his pale yellow eyes, but he held them back. He could feel his skin turn to bark, lungs to heartwood, hair to leaves, and eyes to flowers.
Ceann dílis fell to the ground, gasping for air and too weak to stand. Japanese soldiers, carrying strange sticks, came seemingly from nowhere. Most Japanese soldiers rushed to break open the cages. Some stood over the dead general and the child soldier, who openly wept, paralyzed, and petrified.
"Sir, we have a child in desperate need of medical aid." A Japanese soldier spoke through a strange object.
The boy sobbed loudly.
—-----
"It wasn't supposed to be like this." Ginearálta de Luath, general of the Luath legion, whispered.
The humans had unleashed something, which wiped out the Grásta legion in seconds by filling the soldiers with metal stones. The stones were so fast, he couldn't stop them. They tore through the elves with ease and left marks on his skin. He used his magic to find the killers, but before he could retaliate, what could only be described as metal beasts launched fire blasts at him, exterminating most of his legion. Now, all he could do was run and hide. He climbed over the crumbling remains of his troll brothers and past the lesser fae, who chose to surrender. He was the only one alive to make it through the northern gate. The humans of this world can do magic. Somehow, in 200 years, they acquired arcane power. He didn't know how it happened, but what he did know was that Man was no longer prey. The humans of this world would bring perdition to Tír na Nog.
{A/N: Hey guys, I did not die and this series was not canceled. These last two college semesters kicked my ass and burnt the heck out of me. It took me a while, but here it is chapter 4. I want to post as many chapters as possible before the next college semester starts. If you have any feedback or questions, I will happily respond.}
Aquila Generalis pronounced (Ah-KWEE-lah jen-eh-RAH-lis)
Luath pronounced (LOO-ah)
Ginearálta de Luath pronounced (Jin-ah-RAWL-tah deh LOO-ah)
Grásta pronounced (GRAH-stah)
Ginearálta de Grásta pronounced (Jin-ah-RAWL-tah deh GRAH-stah)
Saighdiúir Giolcach pronounced (SAH-ee-joo-ir gee-ul-kahkh)
Ceann dílis pronounced (Kyann DEE-lish)
C̸̵̨̨̳͕̙̤̥̞͕͇̦͙̟̲ͭ̋͑ͥͮ̌ͬͬ́̃ͦ̾͆͢͡ē̸̸͇͇̣͓̣̖̲̘̋ͮ̓ͭ̀͑̏̓͗_̙̰͓̲̠̪̮͔̔̎͌ͪ͐̈́̆͘a̢͖̱̱̙̲̩̠̯͔̙̖͚ͤ̈́̇̋ͯͬ͆ͥ̆ͮń̴̡͍̘̠͍̩̺͖̟̲̉ͫ̀ͤͧ̆̈̅͆̂̐̒̋͊̒̋͟͢͟͞͞ͅn̸̛̘̫̯̘̝̱̬͉̝̲͈̿ͪ́́̽ͦ̈ͯ̄͒̈̅̍̚ d͖̣̬͈͚ḭ̛̘͚͕̱́́ͧͭ̓̐̍̽͞ͅl̚į̸̧̹̖͎̻͓ͮ̐̒ͮ̋̂̀ͯ̎̉͐ͦ̑ͦͩͤ͘͟͡s͇̿̃ d͉̬̂ͦ͗è̷̷̻͓̭͎̣̠̱̞̮̦ͤ̈́̓͑̍̒̈̏ͭͯ̕͘͘͜ Ģ̢̙̼̩̮̪̤̮͚̭͖͖̥͍͈̳̲̠͒̉̂ͥ̔ͨ́ͧ́ͬͤ́ͩ̍ͫ̃͌ͯͤ̕͟͢͝ī̷̡̢̨̧̦̩̩̙͕̦͖̞̠̘̬̰͕ͣͧ̑̾̚͢͠ͅ_̛̀̀̉́ͬ͝o̴̘̭͈̜͍͕͉̤̜̘͖͍̠̎͑́ͫ̍̎̔̏ͮ͂ͩ́͘͟l̸̴̵̵̛̫͎͍͔̜̘͉̭̭̳̻̮̖̉͐̆ͫ̇͑ͧ̿̄͑̍ͦ́̅̅ͯ̀̈ͫ̓̊̍̆̃ć̸̴̵̻̪̻̘̮͎̟̫͚͉̗̳̞̦̒ͪ̇̏̄̈́ͤ͗͘͢͝ͅaͮ̒c̡̡͉̮̟̤̭̻̥̩̗̭͔̺̎̀̀̊̃ͬ̀͆͋̆ͣ̐̄́͛͒̏ͩ̾͆̾ͯ̚͟͡ͅͅh͎̞͓̳̞͙̼̱͇͓͂ͨͧ̂ͩͣ̈́̈͗̿̓̆͂́̈́͗ͯ̆ͩ̕͝͞ͅͅ pronounced (Kyann DEE-lish deh gee-ul-kahkh)
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June 1, 2030, Tokyo, Japan - 1:00 am JST- 2 and a half hours post-invasion
Aquila Generalis scoured the ruined metropolis. She held a torch in her upper left hand and a gargantuan gladius in her upper right. She had large nets filled with writhing Japanese civilians in her lower left and right appendages. The civilians screamed and squirmed like fish in netting. Some humans were cradling streaming infants and crying children. Others cradled their spouses, elderly parents, or anyone nearby. Most just panicked. A few rational humans used small knives or their teeth to sever the netting, much to the amusement of an onlooking dragon. Movement from an apartment complex caught the attention of a tremendous soldier. The soldier stuck his hand into the ruined apartment complex while the rest stopped and stared at him.
"What are you doing?" Asked another soldier. She raised an eyebrow and gave her fellow soldier a puzzled look.
The giant stretched his right arm, straining himself. He pressed his left arm against the building to maintain balance.
"Need some help?" The amused dragon sneered.
The giant hissed in excretion and annoyance. He stretched his fingers, a determined fervor taking over him. He pushed a desk over, revealing a cowering human. The giant grabbed the human by its legs and dragged the Man toward his eye.
"Got him." The soldier hissed.
Some of the giants began crowding around the building. Most gathered to steal their compatriot's meal, while a few scoured the facility for more humans. The soldier's single eye widened with glee. He licked his lips with anticipation; the sight of fresh meat entranced him in a state of euphoria. A small gust of wind blew towards him as he dragged the screaming human towards his eye. The giants opened their maws in anticipation, a toothy grin plastered on their faces. The human revealed a small device, and the gigantic glutton paid no mind. The monster feasted on many humans when he entered the metropolis. He had never seen such a colossal city nor so many humans packed into one place. This human would be one of his many victims. When the human was before the titan, he sprayed a mysterious substance into the titan's eye. The giant released the human and covered his single elephantine eye. He wailed in pain and stumbled backward, knocking his comrades over. The Mammoth of a Monster cried like a newborn infant while his comrades groaned in pain.
Aquila Generalis glowered at her pathetic legion while the dragon erupted in laughter. Others stopped searching the building to see what the commotion was about. Upon seeing their fellow giant reduced to a weeping wimp, they laughed.
"I'm blind. I'm Blind! I'M BLII-I-I-IND!" The giant wailed.
"I CAN'T SEE. I. CAN'T. SEE-EE!!!" he whipped his eye furiously, Wailing all the while.
Aquila Generalis put the nets down. She marched toward the foolish giant, pulled him to his feet, and glared at her soldiers. They quickly stopped laughing. The dragon, on the other hand, was hooting and hollering.
"I'M bLiNd. I cAn'T sEe. Oh, HeLp MeE!" the dragon jeered.
The general ignored him for the sake of her health. She shook the crying Cyclops, then slapped him.
"What is wrong with you, soldier?"
The cyclops sobbed quietly. "The h-human sp-sprayed me with s-something." He said between sniffles.
The general clutched the bridge of her nose. I do not have time for this. As the general berated the legionnaire, Strange beasts dotted the night sky.
—-----
Japan Air and Space Self-Defense Force (JASSDF)
"I have a visual on the targets. Be advised targets have hostages. Do not fire unless you have a clear shot."
—-----
The dragon looked up while the commander chastised her soldier. Upon laying eyes on the strange flying contraptions, the dragon narrowed his eyes.
"Aquila"
"Aquila!"
"Not now, dragon!" The general continued berating the Cyclops.
"Look up, stupid giant."
"Not now, you serpentine-"
The dragon was blown to pieces. His scales, limbs, teeth, and other body parts were scattered on the roof he once stood on. Chaos ensued as the squadron of Mitsubishi F-2 fighters lit up the sky. Before General Aquila could react, A missile hit her head, detonating. Brain matter and skull fragments decorated the buildings, creating a collage of carnage. Most of the legion tried to bring out their slings, only for their bones and organs to paint the metropolis. The few remaining legionnaires fled, leaving their human hostages. Dragons from nearby, alerted by the explosions, came to investigate. A barrage of missiles shot down the dragons that flew toward the squadron. Blood, bone, and flesh rained down on the streets of northern Tokyo.
—-----
“Clear. Send evac for civvies.”
***
June 1, 2030, Tokyo, Japan - 2:00 am JST- 3 and a half hours post-invasion
North Gate- a park in northern Tokyo
The invasion was successful. Thousands of humans fell before the trollish legion of Luath and the elven legion of Grásta; hundreds more huddled in cages, ready to be processed into food or slaves. The trolls fought in ritualistic combat for their human trophies. At the same time, the elves watched, knowing they would be given most of the quarry due to their inherent superiority. The lesser fae were presented their trophies early: the elderly, infirm, and those too young to be used. With nothing better to do, most of the lesser fae reentered the gate while a select few remained. Ginearálta de Grásta, General of the Grásta legion, speaks with one of his soldiers.
"This is quite the nest."
"Agreed, Sir. It is almost…." The soldier marveled at the large city, its towering structures piercing the heavens. "Impressive," the soldier sighed.
"Uncanny? Yes. Impressive? No. These are intelligent animals capable of fabricating wonders, but animals nonetheless. They mimic our customs, art, and concepts but lack the capacity to create true marvels. True marvels are the domain of those who wield the arcane, for it is the arcane that elevates us to the realm of sapience. Only those capable of wielding the arcane can be called sapient and only sapients can build something impressive. Everything Man creates is a caricature of our achievements; remember that."
"Of course, sir." the soldier said hesitantly.
"You are a fine soldier; what is your title?"
"Saighdiúir giolcach, sir." the soldier hastily replied.
"I've seen you around, and you show great potential. Your loyalty to Tír na Nog and the elven race cannot be ignored. Follow me."
Saighdiúir Giolcach, The soldier of reeds, obeyed his general's command. The soldier caught glimpses of the dueling trolls from the corner of his eyes as he passed by. Ginearálta de Grásta and Saighdiúir Giolcach passed by some trees and bushes until they reached a clearing full of human cages. Ginearálta de Grásta stepped directly in front of a cage and knelt to get a closer look at the captives. Saighdiúir Giolcach slowed down and stopped a few feet from his commander.
"Come closer, soldier."
The soldier hesitantly stepped closer and looked inside the cages. Humans were tightly packed inside, shoulder to shoulder, shaking and quietly sobbing. Their clothing was torn and filthy, and their faces were stained with dust and tears. They inched away from the general, squishing each other in the process. The site disgusted him, but he maintained his composure.
"Have you ever seen a human before?" the general asked inquisitively.
"No, sir. My father showed me pictures and told stories, but that's it. My family doesn't have enough money to own half-bloods, let alone pure humans." the soldier replied.
"Well, boy, today is your lucky day. Pick one." The general commanded.
Saighdiúir Giolcach gazed upon the mass of frightened humans. "Humans are master mimics; they cannot wield the arcane. They're just beasts," he repeated to himself as he stared into the cage in front of him.
He stared at a frightened Japanese woman, an adolescent just like him. They're supposed to be animals, but their eyes ... their eyes. Anguish, anxiety, grief, sadness, and so many emotions swirled within those expressive eyes. The outside commotion faded as the soldier drowned in her eyes. As his breathing and heart rate accelerated, he began questioning everything he learned about humanity and the definition of sapience. This isn't right; nothing is right. The soldier of reeds remembered his father's stories of glorious manhunts and successful raids. He remembered his mother's proverbs on magic and how it separated them from their pets and livestock. The elves are the superior race, far superior to humans. Humans are pets, livestock, slaves, and —NO! He took three steps back. He was wrong, his family was wrong, everyone was wrong. This is ₩ⱤØ₦₲. I won't condone this.
"C̸̵̨̨̳͕̙̤̥̞͕͇̦͙̟̲ͭ̋͑ͥͮ̌ͬͬ́̃ͦ̾͆͢͡ē̸̸͇͇̣͓̣̖̲̘̋ͮ̓ͭ̀͑̏̓͗_̙̰͓̲̠̪̮͔̔̎͌ͪ͐̈́̆͘a̢͖̱̱̙̲̩̠̯͔̙̖͚ͤ̈́̇̋ͯͬ͆ͥ̆ͮń̴̡͍̘̠͍̩̺͖̟̲̉ͫ̀ͤͧ̆̈̅͆̂̐̒̋͊̒̋͟͢͟͞͞ͅn̸̛̘̫̯̘̝̱̬͉̝̲͈̿ͪ́́̽ͦ̈ͯ̄͒̈̅̍̚ d͖̣̬͈͚ḭ̛̘͚͕̱́́ͧͭ̓̐̍̽͞ͅl̚į̸̧̹̖͎̻͓ͮ̐̒ͮ̋̂̀ͯ̎̉͐ͦ̑ͦͩͤ͘͟͡s͇̿̃ d͉̬̂ͦ͗è̷̷̻͓̭͎̣̠̱̞̮̦ͤ̈́̓͑̍̒̈̏ͭͯ̕͘͘͜ Ģ̢̙̼̩̮̪̤̮͚̭͖͖̥͍͈̳̲̠͒̉̂ͥ̔ͨ́ͧ́ͬͤ́ͩ̍ͫ̃͌ͯͤ̕͟͢͝ī̷̡̢̨̧̦̩̩̙͕̦͖̞̠̘̬̰͕ͣͧ̑̾̚͢͠ͅ_̛̀̀̉́ͬ͝o̴̘̭͈̜͍͕͉̤̜̘͖͍̠̎͑́ͫ̍̎̔̏ͮ͂ͩ́͘͟l̸̴̵̵̛̫͎͍͔̜̘͉̭̭̳̻̮̖̉͐̆ͫ̇͑ͧ̿̄͑̍ͦ́̅̅ͯ̀̈ͫ̓̊̍̆̃ć̸̴̵̻̪̻̘̮͎̟̫͚͉̗̳̞̦̒ͪ̇̏̄̈́ͤ͗͘͢͝ͅaͮ̒c̡̡͉̮̟̤̭̻̥̩̗̭͔̺̎̀̀̊̃ͬ̀͆͋̆ͣ̐̄́͛͒̏ͩ̾͆̾ͯ̚͟͡ͅͅh͎̞͓̳̞͙̼̱͇͓͂ͨͧ̂ͩͣ̈́̈͗̿̓̆͂́̈́͗ͯ̆ͩ̕͝͞ͅͅ, you faithless fool." The general growled. Arcane power filled his lungs.
The general stood up, turned around, and scowled at the boy. At the invocation of his true name, the soldier froze. The general's magic seeped into his body, causing a sharp, burning pain to envelop him.
Despite the agony, C̸̵̨̨̳͕̙̤̥̞͕͇̦͙̟̲ͭ̋͑ͥͮ̌ͬͬ́̃ͦ̾͆͢͡ē̸̸͇͇̣͓̣̖̲̘̋ͮ̓ͭ̀͑̏̓͗_̙̰͓̲̠̪̮͔̔̎͌ͪ͐̈́̆͘a̢͖̱̱̙̲̩̠̯͔̙̖͚ͤ̈́̇̋ͯͬ͆ͥ̆ͮń̴̡͍̘̠͍̩̺͖̟̲̉ͫ̀ͤͧ̆̈̅͆̂̐̒̋͊̒̋͟͢͟͞͞ͅn̸̛̘̫̯̘̝̱̬͉̝̲͈̿ͪ́́̽ͦ̈ͯ̄͒̈̅̍̚ d͖̣̬͈͚ḭ̛̘͚͕̱́́ͧͭ̓̐̍̽͞ͅl̚į̸̧̹̖͎̻͓ͮ̐̒ͮ̋̂̀ͯ̎̉͐ͦ̑ͦͩͤ͘͟͡s͇̿̃ d͉̬̂ͦ͗è̷̷̻͓̭͎̣̠̱̞̮̦ͤ̈́̓͑̍̒̈̏ͭͯ̕͘͘͜ Ģ̢̙̼̩̮̪̤̮͚̭͖͖̥͍͈̳̲̠͒̉̂ͥ̔ͨ́ͧ́ͬͤ́ͩ̍ͫ̃͌ͯͤ̕͟͢͝ī̷̡̢̨̧̦̩̩̙͕̦͖̞̠̘̬̰͕ͣͧ̑̾̚͢͠ͅ_̛̀̀̉́ͬ͝o̴̘̭͈̜͍͕͉̤̜̘͖͍̠̎͑́ͫ̍̎̔̏ͮ͂ͩ́͘͟l̸̴̵̵̛̫͎͍͔̜̘͉̭̭̳̻̮̖̉͐̆ͫ̇͑ͧ̿̄͑̍ͦ́̅̅ͯ̀̈ͫ̓̊̍̆̃ć̸̴̵̻̪̻̘̮͎̟̫͚͉̗̳̞̦̒ͪ̇̏̄̈́ͤ͗͘͢͝ͅaͮ̒c̡̡͉̮̟̤̭̻̥̩̗̭͔̺̎̀̀̊̃ͬ̀͆͋̆ͣ̐̄́͛͒̏ͩ̾͆̾ͯ̚͟͡ͅͅh͎̞͓̳̞͙̼̱͇͓͂ͨͧ̂ͩͣ̈́̈͗̿̓̆͂́̈́͗ͯ̆ͩ̕͝͞ͅͅ spoke.
"This-Ack ₩ⱤØ₦₲, you-ack, every-ack..." He sputtered as blue blood leaked from his mouth, nose, ears, and eyes. Tears tried to crawl from his pale yellow eyes, but he held them back. He could feel his skin turn to bark, lungs to heartwood, hair to leaves, and eyes to flowers.
"F̴̭̤̘̣̖̏̈͒̄ͫ̿͘͢a̢̰̳̦̺͓̥̗͉̦̻̖͇̯̹̺̓͆͗̀ͪ͌̈́ͧͯͧ͆̃̌̒̕͘͢͢͠͞͡i̛̩̙͕͌̉͂̇̃_̪̳̺͕̮͕̽͑t̸̶̿_̲͉͆h̶̷͚̣̠̥̪̳̲̝̳̱̟̫̯͍̝̩̱̱̦͎͇̳̯͇̱̜ͧ̃ͩ̐ͤ͆̏̈́̈ͪͪ͛ͧ͌̓̌͢͞f̷̘ͬ_̳̅ȕ̸̷̴̢̱͉̩̯̲̹̝̙͙̈ͣͨ̆͋͗̓͋̿͊̔͛̋̍̕͢ͅl̉̎͝͡ ǫ̧̺̲͍̯͖͙̥̦̦̮̇̑̈͆ͨ̈́̅̉̈ͯͥ́͌̃ͭ͘͜n̨̧̰̜̭̪͎ͥ̽ͪ̅̑ͦ͒͌̆ͮ̋͐͟͠e_̧̞͖͓̺͓̦̝̞̾͆̆͆̎̈ͬ̈́̑͗ͨ͟͠ͅ ǫ̷̴͎̙̥̝̝́̊ͫ̒͑͑ͨͥͨ̌̑͆̉͟͟f̲̗̜̤̪͉̪̮̘͙ͪͪͫͤ̄̂̌̐͑̽̉ͅ t̛̖̝̻͓̏͋̀̊̒͘͡͞h͔̜͕͖̼͋ͤ̇_̠̾e̡̳͉̟ͪ̍ͬ̊͡ r̷̨̛̛̘̦͓̭̙ͣ͑̍ͬ̈́̋̄ͮ̓ͦ͑͗͑̎̓͗͘͜͜ế̴̴̝̲̗͖̦̫̭͔͈̺̘̖̲̜̱͍͈̓͆͒̉̒ͫ̇̋̑ͧͮ̕͘͢͜͞͞͞ed̶̛̛̟̘̖̻̎̓ͯͨ̓͌̇͐̍̍͗̄̚̚͟ͅs̛͔̞̮̩̫̭̠̞̼̗̼ͮ̅̈̅ͯͧ̂̋̉̊̏͢͜,̨̡̠̰̰̇ͪ͊͂̏̈́ͮ̌̈ͪ̌̆̎͒͝ ẙ̵̷̡̡̛̛̬̺͈͎̭̟̲̻̲̥̩̗͉̔͋̑̏͐́ͥ͆̈̋ͪ͜͢͡ͅo̷̡̻̝̜̹̳͓͖̞ͯ̾͒̀́̇̍͂ͦ͘͘̚͟͢u̸̸̸̟͚̮͙͉̳̗̥̮̜̞͈͚͈̜̩̠̘̇̊ͥ͗ͣ̋̄͗̈́ͭ͆̾̈̃ͣ̔͆͑̑͐̽͟͢͝ ą̡̝̰͙̰̖͉͕̂ͨͬ̑͛́̂ͨ̋̏̾ͦ̑͠ŗ̴̠̭̦̺̖͍̘̖̦̗̞͕̦͉ͯ̂͐ͥͦ̀̒̀͊̄͌ͧ͊̄̾̍́̎̏ͩ̏ͮ͘̕͟ͅę̶̡̢͍̬͎̗̹̖̟̦͇̼̼͎͉̗̜̔̎́́̀ͪ͛ͪ͒̌͋͗̉̄̾͊̒̿̈ͪ̔͑̕̕͠͞ ń̵̢̨̧̹̲̮̮̝̣̩͙͚̠̥̻́̾ͤ́̀́̌̅̋͛̅̎ͩ̅̆͑ͧ͜͢͠͝͡_̡ͯ̎̎͑ͫ͛ơ̷̵̧̡͙͖͙̤͓͓̗̼͕͈̬̱̰̺̖ͣͩ͐͆͋̏̇́ͩ̈͐͗ͤ̾̎͗ͫ̑ͯͮ͂̉̃͘͜͠ f̟̞̥͇ͯ͛̄͆ͬ͒̊́á̯̬̄ͫ͝_̵̼̦̥͖͎͈̝̠̬̹̤̦̰̰͕͔̞̊̃͌ͦ̔̎̓̋ͯ̀ͫ͂͞͡ͅě̡̛̬̜̥̩͓͚̫̳̭̖͔̒̍͛ͨ̾̏̃̚͢͟͠.̵̡̟̲̗̤͙̺̌̍͐ͨ̌͂ͣ͂ͥ͋̑̾ͪ̈́̇ͣ͂͆̃͞"
BANG.
Ceann dílis fell to the ground, gasping for air and too weak to stand. Japanese soldiers, carrying strange sticks, came seemingly from nowhere. Most Japanese soldiers rushed to break open the cages. Some stood over the dead general and the child soldier, who openly wept, paralyzed, and petrified.
"Sir, we have a child in desperate need of medical aid." A Japanese soldier spoke through a strange object.
The boy sobbed loudly.
—-----
"It wasn't supposed to be like this." Ginearálta de Luath, general of the Luath legion, whispered.
The humans had unleashed something, which wiped out the Grásta legion in seconds by filling the soldiers with metal stones. The stones were so fast, he couldn't stop them. They tore through the elves with ease and left marks on his skin. He used his magic to find the killers, but before he could retaliate, what could only be described as metal beasts launched fire blasts at him, exterminating most of his legion. Now, all he could do was run and hide. He climbed over the crumbling remains of his troll brothers and past the lesser fae, who chose to surrender. He was the only one alive to make it through the northern gate. The humans of this world can do magic. Somehow, in 200 years, they acquired arcane power. He didn't know how it happened, but what he did know was that Man was no longer prey. The humans of this world would bring perdition to Tír na Nog.
{A/N: Hey guys, I did not die and this series was not canceled. These last two college semesters kicked my ass and burnt the heck out of me. It took me a while, but here it is chapter 4. I want to post as many chapters as possible before the next college semester starts. If you have any feedback or questions, I will happily respond.}
Aquila Generalis pronounced (Ah-KWEE-lah jen-eh-RAH-lis)
Luath pronounced (LOO-ah)
Ginearálta de Luath pronounced (Jin-ah-RAWL-tah deh LOO-ah)
Grásta pronounced (GRAH-stah)
Ginearálta de Grásta pronounced (Jin-ah-RAWL-tah deh GRAH-stah)
Saighdiúir Giolcach pronounced (SAH-ee-joo-ir gee-ul-kahkh)
Ceann dílis pronounced (Kyann DEE-lish)
C̸̵̨̨̳͕̙̤̥̞͕͇̦͙̟̲ͭ̋͑ͥͮ̌ͬͬ́̃ͦ̾͆͢͡ē̸̸͇͇̣͓̣̖̲̘̋ͮ̓ͭ̀͑̏̓͗_̙̰͓̲̠̪̮͔̔̎͌ͪ͐̈́̆͘a̢͖̱̱̙̲̩̠̯͔̙̖͚ͤ̈́̇̋ͯͬ͆ͥ̆ͮń̴̡͍̘̠͍̩̺͖̟̲̉ͫ̀ͤͧ̆̈̅͆̂̐̒̋͊̒̋͟͢͟͞͞ͅn̸̛̘̫̯̘̝̱̬͉̝̲͈̿ͪ́́̽ͦ̈ͯ̄͒̈̅̍̚ d͖̣̬͈͚ḭ̛̘͚͕̱́́ͧͭ̓̐̍̽͞ͅl̚į̸̧̹̖͎̻͓ͮ̐̒ͮ̋̂̀ͯ̎̉͐ͦ̑ͦͩͤ͘͟͡s͇̿̃ d͉̬̂ͦ͗è̷̷̻͓̭͎̣̠̱̞̮̦ͤ̈́̓͑̍̒̈̏ͭͯ̕͘͘͜ Ģ̢̙̼̩̮̪̤̮͚̭͖͖̥͍͈̳̲̠͒̉̂ͥ̔ͨ́ͧ́ͬͤ́ͩ̍ͫ̃͌ͯͤ̕͟͢͝ī̷̡̢̨̧̦̩̩̙͕̦͖̞̠̘̬̰͕ͣͧ̑̾̚͢͠ͅ_̛̀̀̉́ͬ͝o̴̘̭͈̜͍͕͉̤̜̘͖͍̠̎͑́ͫ̍̎̔̏ͮ͂ͩ́͘͟l̸̴̵̵̛̫͎͍͔̜̘͉̭̭̳̻̮̖̉͐̆ͫ̇͑ͧ̿̄͑̍ͦ́̅̅ͯ̀̈ͫ̓̊̍̆̃ć̸̴̵̻̪̻̘̮͎̟̫͚͉̗̳̞̦̒ͪ̇̏̄̈́ͤ͗͘͢͝ͅaͮ̒c̡̡͉̮̟̤̭̻̥̩̗̭͔̺̎̀̀̊̃ͬ̀͆͋̆ͣ̐̄́͛͒̏ͩ̾͆̾ͯ̚͟͡ͅͅh͎̞͓̳̞͙̼̱͇͓͂ͨͧ̂ͩͣ̈́̈͗̿̓̆͂́̈́͗ͯ̆ͩ̕͝͞ͅͅ pronounced (Kyann DEE-lish deh gee-ul-kahkh)
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![[B&A] A week ago I discovered this sub and discontinued using CeraVe](https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/YQZiuUhF-mTaIhOmw20N4SR4vKBrVEl_0QxvpjbQkpU.jpg "[B&A] A week ago I discovered this sub and discontinued using CeraVe") | For a few years now I had been using CeraVe without any problems but in the last year my skin has been the worst it has ever been. I was sort of blaming myself, my myriad of health problems, my ADHD and that for not being able to be on a consistent skin care regimen, everything but examining the products I was using because the brand was always one doctors recommended to me. I probably should have known better because where I live there is a health care crisis but that’s my mistake. A week ago I found this sub and was looking through posts when I saw a bunch of comments talking about CeraVe causing people a lot of issues. That night I went out and bought the glycolipid cleanser from the ordinary that I’d seen a few people recommend on here. What a week it has been! (Please ignore my hair malfunctions in both sets of picture hahaha) anyways thank you so much to this sub, I didn’t even need to post for help to get help! Which was great because I’m terribly social awkward and I was so scared of posting and getting told it was all my fault 🤦🏼♀️ which clearly is very incorrect. submitted by Girlfromcloud9 to SkincareAddiction [link] [comments] Before: CeraVe hydrating cream cleanser, garnier green labs super hydrating serum gel and garnier hyaluronic aloe jelly moisturizer After: The ordinary Glycolipid cleanser, garnier green labs super hydrating serum gel, garnier hyaluronic aloe jelly moisturizer and sometimes laniege cica sleeping mask |
2024.05.16 16:27 Backrooms0Tales (Custom Backrooms) Backrooms Volume 2
 | Entities: submitted by Backrooms0Tales to TheBackrooms [link] [comments] Classification: Public Access Entity #: #11 Entity Name: Quadruple Legged Humanoid Threat Level: 6.1 Inhabitant Levels: Level 1 (Yellow Halls), Level 2 Level 2 (Parking Garage) Genders: Male, Female Basic Survival Knowledge: Don't go near any wet-sounding footsteps on Level 1 (Yellow Halls), or to hard steps on Level 2 (Parking Garage). If you encounter this Entity #11 try to get into a small, enclosed area as soon as possible. Security Protocols: Since most of this Entities are somewhat hostile, they should be avoided. If, however, you encounter this Entity, you should run away as soon as possible into a small, enclosed area, or treat them with respect and distance. If one of this Entities come close to a Facility, they should be removed by any means necessary. Description: Quadruped Legged Humanoids are somewhat hostile, humanoid Entities. They have a no remarcable features on their top half, but they have four legs instead of two on their lower halfs. They are also taller and more muscular than normal humans. Entity #11 legs are connected to their lower waist, which have been expanded to fit the amount of legs. They also have somewhat longer legs than normal humans. Entity #11 could be tamed by giving them food and/or water.' Last Updated: 12/09/20\** Entity #: #21 Entity Name: Smiler Threat Level: 9.5 Status: Hostile Inhabitant Levels: Level 1 (Yellow Rooms), Level 2 (Parking Garage), Level 3 (Underground Hallways) Genders: Unknown (Presumed Male & Female) Basic Survival Knowledge: Have a flashlight with you at all times. If you encounter a Smiler, shine your flashlight at the Smiler. If you shine your flashlight on a Smilers body, the Smiler will become weaker and is less likey to attack you. Security Protocols: All Level 1 or higher personal must have a battery-powered flashlight, and should be easily accessible. If any personal encounter a Smiler, they should shine their light on the Smiler, since Smilers seemingly are made out of some sort of physical darkness. Description: Smilers are dark, bipedal, semi-humanoid creatures. The only visible part of their bodies are the glowing white eyes and teeth. If, however, a shining light is on the Smilers body, the Smilers body begin to fade away/boil away until they are fully disappeared . When the Smiler is in this stage, it is hard to see their bodies, but through reports of wanderers and personal, we could form a basic list of how a Smiler could look like:
Smilers always hide in dark areas, and only hunt a few species like Clumps (Entity #24), Red Humanoids (Entity #01) and humans. They often eat the prey they hunt when they killed them, but sometimes they leave the dead bodies to eat later. Smilers Hunting Tactics: Smilers most often hunt during Level 2 blackouts, though they could be in the darker areas as well. Smilers hide in small and dark areas, though they usually can't hide in small areas due to their large size. Smilers usually try to chase people in dark areas, but they stop chasing the prey when the prey get into a area of light, or when the prey shine a light on the Smilar. Picture of a Smilar on Level 1 (Yellow Rooms), taken by Neal Lyon on 19/11/2001. Neal Lyon presumed alive. Last Updated: 20/12/2001 Entity #: #24 Entity Name: Clump Threat Level: 9.0 Status: Hostile Inhabitant Levels: Level 2 (Parking Garage), Level 3 (Underground Hallways) Genders: Unknown Basic Survival Knowledge: Don't go into the hallways of Level 2 (Parking Garage) that has noise from the drop ceiling that is not the noise of the light or the ventilation. Security Protocols: Don't go into the hallways of Level 2 (Parking Garage) that has noise from the drop ceiling that is not the noise of the light or the ventilation. If you accidentally or purposely walk into one of the hallways, try to use a range weapons (Pistol, bow and arrow, shotgun, throwing knives, bolt action rifle, etc.), or a long melee weapon (Spear, halberd, etc.). Try to aim at the center of the mass, no exceptions. Description: Entity #24 is a lump of legs, arms, hands, and feet with a mass of skin, eyes, and mouths at the center. Legs are usually longer than the arms, but there are a few arms longer than the legs to slow down/catch a wanderer. If a wanderer gets captured by the Clump, the Clump will rip them and began to eat them, even if there are any more wanderers nearby. Image of a Clump: Image of a Clump on Level 3 by [UNKNOWN] on 19/05/2009. Last Updated: 20/05/2009 Levels: Classification: Public Access Level #: #05 Level Name: Mining Tunnels Threat Level: 7.5 Entrance(s): Level 4 (Sewer Pipes), by crawling through a hole and through a narrow tunnel into the rock. Exit(s): Level 4 (Sewer Pipes), by climbing up a wooden ladder. Entity/Entities: #82 Type 1 (Common), #82 Type 2 (Uncommon), #192 (Common),#21 (Common), #24 (Common), #02 (Uncommon), #29 (Uncommon) Security Protocols: Get out of the level by finding a wooden ladder and up climbing it. If you spot a metal ladder, do not climb it since it will take you to Level 3 or Level Funhouse. If you can't find any exits withing a 48 hour timeframe (2 days), arm yourself with anything you can find, since it is unlikey to find exits. Description: Level 5 (Mining Tunnels) is seemingly a infunnit amount of short, narrow hallways cut into the rock. There is a lot of mining equipment, like pickaxes, miner’s pouch, hammers, chisels, cap lights and shovels. Radios that we have brought into this level seemingly degrade in quality compared to other levels. Last Updated: 05/05/\**** Alison photo of Level #4. Seen alive. Level #: #04 Level Name: Sewer Pipes Threat Level: 5.8 Entrance(s): Level 3 (Underground Halls) Exit(s): Level 3 (Underground Halls) Entity/Entities: #82 Type 1 (Common), #82 Type 2 (Rare), #192 (Uncommon),#21 (Common), #24 (Uncommon), #02 (Uncommon), #29 (Rare) Security Protocols: Carry a melee or range weapon with you at all times. If you see any entity, run into the opposite direction. If you have a range weapon, try to shoot it at the entity if you are far away from it. Try to get to a outpost, fort, base, or facility as soon as possible, as they are your only chance of survival. Description: Level 4 (Sewer Pipes) is a long and large sewer pipe with a lot of hostile entities. There is always a low amount of water in this level, which one should not drink since the water has dirt, viruses, and bacteria. The pipe curves over long distances, and it is theorised that at the center has alot of resources, likes Carbonated Water. Last Updated: 09/12/2001 Objects: Object #: # 02 Object Name: Carbonated Water Threat Level: 0.0 Affect(s): Hydration, Extra Sanity Security Protocols: Since Carbonated Water is safe, no Security Protocols are needed. Description: Carbonated Water is water commonly found in the Backrooms. Carbonated Water is good for a wanderers or personal sanity, and is also a good form of hydration. Carbonated Water are found in small, clear, plastic bottles on all Levels (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level Funhouse) Last Updated: 30/12/1999 Chatlogs: 9:13 AM, Dr. Erika Todd> Hello. I am ready to take the test. Alright. Here is the link to the test: https://www.quotev.com/quiz/16509855/Recognition-Test . Remember, I will be checking your progress to see if you are cheating. 9:14 AM, Dr. Erika Todd> (Finish "Basic Backrooms Recognition Test", Score 10/10) That's very good, E. Todd <Dr. Jimmy Barr, 9:14 AM Dr. Erika Todd, 2:13 PM, Level 2: Hello, Dr. J. Barr. Dr. Jimmie Barr, 2:14 PM, Level 3: Hello, Dr. E. Todd. Are you going to take the test now? Dr. Erika Todd, 2:14 PM, Level 2: Yes. Dr. M. Hudson wanted me to do this now. Please send the link. Dr. Jimmie Barr, 2:14 PM, Level 3: Alright, this is the test link: https://www.quotev.com/quiz/16532149/Basic-Specimen-214-Test . Remember, I will be checking your progress to see if you are cheating. Dr. Erika Todd, 2:14 PM, Level 2: (Started "Basic Specimen #214 Test") Dr. Erika Todd, 2:15 PM, Level 2: (Finish "Basic Backrooms Recognition Test", Score 10/10) Dr. Jimmie Barr, 2:14 PM, Level 3: That's very good. How come that you score perfectly on every test? You should be promoted soon, if it wasn't for the Facility Manager. Dr. Erika Todd, 2:15 PM, Level 2: Thank you. Recorded: 12/08/2002 Sources: Smilers: https://www.reddit.com/backrooms/comments/1c9kcpn/entity_21_smile Clumps: https://www.reddit.com/backrooms/comments/1c86vcs/entity_24_clump/ Carbonated Water: https://www.reddit.com/TheBackrooms/comments/1ca9anq/object_02_carbonated_wate George Test: https://www.reddit.com/TheBackrooms/comments/1cn27zp/custom_backrooms_chatlog_with_george_test/ Official Chatlog: https://www.reddit.com/backrooms/comments/1cbzyh2/small_offical_chatlog_custom_backrooms/ Level 5: https://www.reddit.com/backrooms/comments/1cknfn4/custom_backrooms_level_5_mining_tunnels/ Level 4: https://www.reddit.com/TheBackrooms/comments/1cg3nu4/custom_backrooms_level_4/ First Volume: https://www.reddit.com/BackroomsWriting/comments/1bz6eae/backrooms_volume_01_12012020/ P.S: I don't really have the motivation to continue doing this, so this will probably be the last post I'll make. Plus, I'm kind of out of ideas. If you want to, you could try to motivate me. Anyways, this is Backrroms_0_Tales signing off. |
2024.05.16 16:16 emsitential PERIORAL DERMATITIS MIRACLE CURE
I've had PD for 3 months now, really annoying. Recently went on doxy for 6 weeks and it hasn't helped really. Tried everything - zero therapy, only gentle cleanser (cetaphil), zinc and candula cream, zinc supplements, azaelic acid, sudocrem/ nappy rash cream, E45/ dermatitis cream (apologies for spelling errors).
Recently learned that demodex can cause skin conditions that mimic PD. This can be treated with 6 weeks of tea tree oil . Have been applying for 2 days and really helped already :). Have reviewed academic papers on it and can provide if anyone is interested. So glad that a natural remedy like TTO is the most effective treatment. This doesn't seem to be common knowledge in PD community so defo worth trying/ sharing
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Recently learned that demodex can cause skin conditions that mimic PD. This can be treated with 6 weeks of tea tree oil . Have been applying for 2 days and really helped already :). Have reviewed academic papers on it and can provide if anyone is interested. So glad that a natural remedy like TTO is the most effective treatment. This doesn't seem to be common knowledge in PD community so defo worth trying/ sharing
2024.05.16 16:05 tittttay Mild rash in armpit
Hey! I picked up a very docile and somewhat skinny stray last night in Houston. Male, maybe 1-2 years old, short hair mixed breed (some German shepherd but that's a guess), maybe 50 lbs, no other signs of illness.
Generally his coat and mouth seem very healthy. He had snails all over him which we picked off and a couple fleas. We gave him a bath with dawn dish soap and cleaned out his ears.
It looks like he has a rash in his armpit; pink, light red, and skin color bumps in about the area of my palm - 2 or 3 of the bumps are larger almost looking like a pimple on a human. He has not been licking the area. Does anyone what it is and what might help it?
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Generally his coat and mouth seem very healthy. He had snails all over him which we picked off and a couple fleas. We gave him a bath with dawn dish soap and cleaned out his ears.
It looks like he has a rash in his armpit; pink, light red, and skin color bumps in about the area of my palm - 2 or 3 of the bumps are larger almost looking like a pimple on a human. He has not been licking the area. Does anyone what it is and what might help it?
2024.05.16 16:01 Weary-Preparation750 My skin is betraying me
Hello, thanks for this great community.
I’m (29M, social drinker, rare MJ use, no tobacco, allergic to penicillin) looking for help with my skin. I’ve always had bad skin since middle school (cystic acne all over the body) but it’s largely gone away except for a couple time a year in some reoccurring spots. These areas are under my chin where I have three-4 hairs growing out of the same follicle which gets inflamed, but if I pluck it out, it stops from going full cystic acne.
That is not my problem today. For the past 2 months my skin has been terrible. It started with a huge cystic spot on my neck that never drained and is still inflamed today. Sometimes it’s barely noticeable, other times it’s very. That is the first two pictures included.
Since then I have had painful hard lumps all over my back and neck. It doesn’t feel like cystic acne to me as the bumps are small and hard rather than bigger and fluid filled. They keep coming and sometimes go away and sometimes don’t. Even some of the same exact areas where I had cycstic acne A DECADE ago are starting to get swollen (third picture, all others are new areas of outbreak)
I’m washing with antibacterial soap twice a day. I’ve changed my sheets. I even found some old doxycycline and started taking that. Nothing is working.
Why is this happening to me? I’m almost 30! Can my skin grow the fuck up and not keep me in emotional and physical pain? 15 years of this and right when I thought it was getting better it takes a turn for the worse. People stare at me like I’m a freak when I have these things.
How can I care for these things? what are they? I’ve been to so many dermatologists and they all just give me doxycycline and send me on my way. Not to mention to get an appointment is like 3 months out where I am in the US.
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I’m (29M, social drinker, rare MJ use, no tobacco, allergic to penicillin) looking for help with my skin. I’ve always had bad skin since middle school (cystic acne all over the body) but it’s largely gone away except for a couple time a year in some reoccurring spots. These areas are under my chin where I have three-4 hairs growing out of the same follicle which gets inflamed, but if I pluck it out, it stops from going full cystic acne.
That is not my problem today. For the past 2 months my skin has been terrible. It started with a huge cystic spot on my neck that never drained and is still inflamed today. Sometimes it’s barely noticeable, other times it’s very. That is the first two pictures included.
Since then I have had painful hard lumps all over my back and neck. It doesn’t feel like cystic acne to me as the bumps are small and hard rather than bigger and fluid filled. They keep coming and sometimes go away and sometimes don’t. Even some of the same exact areas where I had cycstic acne A DECADE ago are starting to get swollen (third picture, all others are new areas of outbreak)
I’m washing with antibacterial soap twice a day. I’ve changed my sheets. I even found some old doxycycline and started taking that. Nothing is working.
Why is this happening to me? I’m almost 30! Can my skin grow the fuck up and not keep me in emotional and physical pain? 15 years of this and right when I thought it was getting better it takes a turn for the worse. People stare at me like I’m a freak when I have these things.
How can I care for these things? what are they? I’ve been to so many dermatologists and they all just give me doxycycline and send me on my way. Not to mention to get an appointment is like 3 months out where I am in the US.
https://ibb.co/1r4cHSv https://ibb.co/sb8zgvx https://ibb.co/rf3gPFH https://ibb.co/t3S1kRC https://ibb.co/Lp5Hhf1 https://ibb.co/7pN6mp4 https://ibb.co/3ys6bNT https://ibb.co/vJYRGRt https://ibb.co/M1SgZXP https://ibb.co/ck3N7Xj
2024.05.16 15:45 Nowwhospanicking Nexplanon insertion reaction
Hey so I am 29F , 5'3" height, weight 130lbs. I went to get my nexplanon birth control implant replaced a week ago. It is not my first one, I have had at least 2 previous ones (the first was implanon, then nexplanon and now the most recent was again nexplanon) the first 2 times were in my left arm, but doctor said due to the risk of it migrating from reusing the same arm over and over, she took the old one out of my left arm and put the new one into my right arm. It was appropriately itchy and hurting I initially thought, but now it is a week later and it is still very itchy and there is a distinct red blotch over the new nexplanon. I can feel it in there but just barely, and I can't tell if that's because it's swollen in that area or if she just placed it deeper under the skin than I'm used to. It is not noticeably hot compared to the rest of my arm, the little scab from insertion is pretty much healed up and there was never any drainage or anything that made me think infection. Is it possible it's an allergic reaction? Why would that be the case now if I have had 2 previous implants in my other arm without issues? I'm going to call the office, I'm more just wondering what/why/ how. I have a picture I will add in comments .
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2024.05.16 15:32 r1gon [Acne] Red bumps on back of neck/head (Folliculitis?)
![[Acne] Red bumps on back of neck/head (Folliculitis?)](https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/0sFG3za_tAnDzfnzI594m051gLRsXgiBtPjDbiPfhOM.jpg "[Acne] Red bumps on back of neck/head (Folliculitis?)") | Since somewhere last year I have these red bumps on the back of my neck/head. I think I got them from a barber because I never had these before. After I get my hair cut (I do skin fades) my whole neck and back of head turn red and even purple. I dont feel them nor do they itch. submitted by r1gon to SkincareAddiction [link] [comments] I have tried antibiotics but with no effect. Currently I also use a cooling creme or whatever, I got this appointed from my doctor. This also does not seem to do anything. I have contacted my derma and still waiting on that, in the meantime I was curious if anyone could help me get rid of these. I attached a image of my neck after ~1 and a half week after getting my hair cut. Picture of neck/back of head after getting hair cut |
2024.05.16 15:16 CelebrationLeft2010 My friends make fun of me a little too much, even during my college graduation. What should I do?
Yesterday was my college graduation. As one might expect, it was a pretty big occasion. My friends couldn't attend because it was ticketed, but they did stick around to watch the livestream, which I appreciate.
Once the ceremony was over, I checked our group chat to see what they were up to and was welcomed by a series of messages, some good and some bad. For starters, one of my friends took a few screenshots where I appeared and congratulated me. It was very nice.
However, the others in the group just made fun of me. I can take a joke, I promise. We're guys, so we're practically always bullying each other, but lately it's been out of hand. They screenshotted moments of me walking on stage, proceeding into theater, and jabbed at how I looked. "Why does bro always look uncanny," one said. Another reacted with a GIF of a guy with comically large glasses staring into the camera. I was literally just smiling in the photo.
Very little of the conversation actually involved any sorts of congratulations. While I don't demand praise, I would expect my closest friends from high school to support me, and instead, they could only joke at my expense.
It happens all the time. My college put me on one of their new billboards to honor my achievements and advertise my majoprogram. While the picture wasn't perfect (bad hair day), the people in the group chat once again joked about it. No, "good job," or "that's awesome!" It was brought up last night too, with someone typed verbatim, "Bro what the heck. That's gonna be on their next billboard. Better than the other weird one."
I love the guys, truly. They've kept me alive and well these two years, but all of a sudden - maybe because I suddenly have thin skin - their jokes have devolved into literal bullying. How do I approach this? Do I leave them in the dust? Am I simply being a wuss?
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Once the ceremony was over, I checked our group chat to see what they were up to and was welcomed by a series of messages, some good and some bad. For starters, one of my friends took a few screenshots where I appeared and congratulated me. It was very nice.
However, the others in the group just made fun of me. I can take a joke, I promise. We're guys, so we're practically always bullying each other, but lately it's been out of hand. They screenshotted moments of me walking on stage, proceeding into theater, and jabbed at how I looked. "Why does bro always look uncanny," one said. Another reacted with a GIF of a guy with comically large glasses staring into the camera. I was literally just smiling in the photo.
Very little of the conversation actually involved any sorts of congratulations. While I don't demand praise, I would expect my closest friends from high school to support me, and instead, they could only joke at my expense.
It happens all the time. My college put me on one of their new billboards to honor my achievements and advertise my majoprogram. While the picture wasn't perfect (bad hair day), the people in the group chat once again joked about it. No, "good job," or "that's awesome!" It was brought up last night too, with someone typed verbatim, "Bro what the heck. That's gonna be on their next billboard. Better than the other weird one."
I love the guys, truly. They've kept me alive and well these two years, but all of a sudden - maybe because I suddenly have thin skin - their jokes have devolved into literal bullying. How do I approach this? Do I leave them in the dust? Am I simply being a wuss?
2024.05.16 15:12 Suspicious_Cat4737 Scabies cheaper Treatment
My son had Scabies starting on waistline and ignored it, not realising what it was. Any way, to cut a long story short, it became crusted and spread to other family members. The doctor told me I had Sebhorreic Dermatitis and gave me scalp medication. When the rash appeared on my body, I was prescribed 2 doses of permethrin. After the treatment I started getting severe itching on my feet and became convinced that my scalp must have been the beginning of it and ordered Permithrin Soap from India which is much cheaper than small 5% cream which barely covers your whole body. I rubbed it into my scalp after lathering it with cold water on dry skin and used it all over my body. It penetrates more into the skin and you can get more coverage than the cream. I have noticed a massive difference in the itching. It’s only 1% Permithrin but lathers up into a cream absorbed by the skin. Going to use 2nd dose today and leave overnight. This is so much cheaper and I am convinced it will work. I can’t believe how the GP didn’t connect the scalp as being infected!!!
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2024.05.16 15:00 seedsofsovereignty To get the help you seek....
 | If you are posting to inquire about personal skin care concerns, please try to accompany the question with a clear, unedited, no makeup, in focus selfie thats cropped in close. submitted by seedsofsovereignty to 30PlusSkinCare [link] [comments] Self-care is not embarrassing. And skin care is a form of health care. But it is absolutely essential if you are asking for advice, to provide the information necessary to help you. I understand the hesitation. I have been very much against selfies, because of their flagrant misuse for attention seeking and validation seeking behaviors. However they have their utility, let me assure you. I have now began taking a selfie a day, not to hate on myself, but to see myself as I am, the exact moment I wake up to track how my health is showing on my skin. And it is because of that, that I now need to make an appointment with a dermatologist because I have a scab which I see going back a year, that has never healed. And I'm wishing I started taking these photos sooner than my 40th birthday. Luckily I happen to snap cheesy photos for my friends sometimes and had that for reference from a year ago. Step aside your pride, this is a great group, and there are a lot of members who just want to help. We don't know your face or history as well as you, so we can't focus in on your concerns without a fully clear picture of the whole area. Everyone is beautiful in their own way, aging is natural. If it's making you happy and confident, go for it, But you certainly don't need to do anything more than routine self-care If you don't want to. Natural faces are healthy faces also. We need to get past the illusion that polished and pristine faces are the only form of healthy self image. So here's me today, as I wake up, no makeup, natural lighting, cat hair, dirt, oil, the whole nine. Would love to see others as they are in the comments below. Maybe the others that are nervous about showing themselves And could use the help the most, will see that and realize that they are not alone and there is nothing to be embarrassed about here P.s. also for skin questions, it is important to always list age, and region for temp and humidity understanding, since that affects so much of the visual representation of your skin at any given season. 40- Florida (hot and humid right now- be thankful that this is not a photo of my armpits lol) P.p.s- Yes I still immediately have the first thought of what I would change about my face when I see my selfies. Like right away, I wish I had more eyelashes on the bottom, and longer ones on top. But I don't. And that's ok too because we're all supposed to be different. So I've learned to shrug the thought of my limitations off and be thankful for this breath I take instead. So many would've given their eyelashes for another breath I think to myself. Then I breathe and am grateful 🙏 Anyway, I hope this post comes across with the positive intentions I mean it in. |
2024.05.16 14:59 Boring_Estimate6020 Role of Doshas in Panchakarma
In the ancient healing system of Ayurveda, the concept of doshas forms the cornerstone of personalized wellness. These doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—represent distinct energies that govern various physiological and psychological functions within the body. Understanding how these doshas influence the choice of Panchakarma procedures and their therapeutic outcomes can provide valuable insights into the holistic approach of Ayurvedic healing. This understanding is central to traditional Ayurveda practices aimed at restoring balance and promoting well-being.
The Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
In conclusion, the role of doshas in Panchakarma is paramount in guiding the selection of appropriate therapies and achieving desired therapeutic outcomes. An ayurvedic doctor, skilled in understanding the nuances of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha imbalances, can tailor Panchakarma protocols to harmonize these doshas effectively. Through these personalized protocols, individuals can experience profound healing, rejuvenation, and holistic well-being according to the principles of Ayurveda.
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The Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
- Vata Dosha: Vata Dosha, according to Ayurveda, is one of the three fundamental energies that govern our physical and mental processes. It is primarily composed of the elements of air and ether, making it responsible for various aspects of our body and mind. One of the key roles of Vata Dosha is in facilitating movement. This includes not just physical movement but also the movement of thoughts, ideas, and communication. Vata is associated with creativity and innovation, inspiring artistic expression and mental agility. However, when Vata Dosha becomes imbalanced, it can manifest in a range of symptoms. For instance, excess Vata may lead to feelings of anxiety, restlessness, or even insomnia. Physically, imbalanced Vata can cause dryness in the skin, hair, and mucous membranes, leading to issues like dry skin, brittle hair, and dry eyes.
- Pitta Dosha: Pitta Dosha is a fundamental aspect of Ayurvedic philosophy, representing the energies of fire and water within the body. This dosha plays a crucial role in governing metabolism, digestion, and intellect. Metabolism, in Ayurveda, isn't just about converting food into energy but also encompasses the transformation of thoughts, emotions, and experiences into mental and emotional energy. This aspect is closely linked to Pitta Dosha's influence on our intellect and cognitive abilities. A balanced Pitta fosters sharp intellect, strong digestion, and efficient metabolism. However, when Pitta becomes imbalanced, it can lead to various issues. One of the primary manifestations of excessive Pitta is anger or irritability. This fiery dosha, when aggravated, can result in a quick temper, impatience, or frustration. Moreover, imbalanced Pitta can also lead to inflammation in the body, causing conditions like acidity, heartburn, skin rashes, or even inflammatory disorders.
- Kapha Dosha: Kapha Dosha is an integral part of Ayurvedic teachings, representing the energies of earth and water within the body. This dosha plays a significant role in maintaining the structural integrity, stability, and lubrication of various bodily systems. One of the primary functions of Kapha Dosha is to provide structural support. It contributes to the formation and maintenance of bones, muscles, joints, and tissues, ensuring overall physical stability and resilience. Kapha's influence extends to the lubrication of joints, promoting smooth movement and flexibility. However, when Kapha becomes imbalanced, it can lead to several challenges. Excessive Kapha may manifest as weight gain or difficulty in losing weight. This is often due to sluggish metabolism and an increased tendency to retain water and accumulate toxins. Imbalanced Kapha can also lead to feelings of lethargy, sluggishness, or mental dullness.
- Vata Imbalance and Panchakarma: Individuals with Vata dominance or Vata imbalance often benefit from nourishing and grounding Panchakarma therapy. Procedures such as Abhyanga (oil massage), Shirodhara (oil pouring on the forehead), and Basti (enema) with medicated oils help pacify Vata, promote relaxation, and restore balance.
- Pitta Imbalance and Panchakarma: Those with Pitta aggravation can benefit from cooling and detoxifying Panchakarma therapies. Virechana (purgation), Nasya (nasal administration of medicated oils), and Sheetali Pranayama (cooling breathing exercises) are recommended to reduce heat, improve digestion, and calm the mind.
- Kapha Imbalance and Panchakarma: Individuals with Kapha dominance or Kapha excess often require invigorating and cleansing Panchakarma procedures. Vamana (therapeutic vomiting), Udwarthana (herbal powder massage), and Swedana (herbal steam therapy) help alleviate congestion, stimulate metabolism, and promote vitality.
- Balancing Doshas: The primary goal of Panchakarma is to restore doshic balance, leading to improved physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. By addressing the root cause of imbalances, Panchakarma supports long-term wellness.
- Enhanced Vitality: When doshas are in harmony, individuals experience increased energy, vitality, and resilience. Panchakarma facilitates the removal of toxins (ama) and rejuvenates tissues, promoting overall vitality.
- Emotional Balance: A balanced dosha profile is closely linked to emotional stability and positive mental states. Panchakarma therapies aid in calming the mind, reducing stress, and fostering emotional resilience.
- Improved Digestion: Dosha-balancing Panchakarma procedures enhance digestive fire (agni), leading to better nutrient absorption, elimination of toxins, and relief from digestive disorders.
In conclusion, the role of doshas in Panchakarma is paramount in guiding the selection of appropriate therapies and achieving desired therapeutic outcomes. An ayurvedic doctor, skilled in understanding the nuances of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha imbalances, can tailor Panchakarma protocols to harmonize these doshas effectively. Through these personalized protocols, individuals can experience profound healing, rejuvenation, and holistic well-being according to the principles of Ayurveda.