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2024.05.16 06:10 BrokenHearted90 End of semester treat!

End of semester treat!
First of all, I have to thank my location because they were super cool and nice about my pistachio allergy. Literally, I just wrote on the notes space "pistachio allergy" and the guy who got my order ditched his gloves, asked me if I was also allergic to the peanut and when I answered that I wasn't he was like "cool, look I changed the spatula." It was super sweet and I highly appreciated it.
Now, unexpectedly my favorite of this week was the sea salt toffee. I could taste the sea salt, the toffee pieces and the chocolate chips in a beautiful way. (Somehow a wedding pearl got into it and I thought it was a plus lol.)
My 2nd best and almost winner was the french toast, I was very hyped about it because, after pancakes, french toast is my favorite breakfast dish, so my hopes were very high. And Crumbl almost delivered. I read the cookie was more like cakey and in fact I expected it. However, mine was a bit crumbly, the irony! I had to eat it with a spoon because it kept falling apart. But fear no more, even tho my trial piece was all over the box it tasted delicious!
I'm still debating about number 3.
I also had very high hopes on the wedding cake since it looked gorgeous, but it was a bit sweeter than expected. Assuming sweetness can be rated from 1-10 I thought it would've been 7/10 whereas it hit me with a solid 10/10 sweet.
Finally, I was curious about the PB C&C. I'm usually not big fan of chocolate base cookies/desserts but I'll admit that the peanut/chocolate mix was perfect in this one. The top of it tasted a lil burnt/dry IMO.
Non of these two are bad cookies at all. I would try the PB one with vanilla ice cream. And the wedding cake will be frozen for those days I crave something really sweet.
My sister tried them with me, as always. And her order is as follows: #1 PB, #2 Sea salt toffee, #3 French toast and #100 wedding cake (said it tasted like medicine because she hates cream chese).
PS. It was also my first time going to Crumbl at night and didn't know what to expect. But it had a nice atmosphere šŸ«¶
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2024.05.16 06:04 Umitsbooboo How I changed my life with Neville's teaching since 2018 (large money, freedom, travel, love)

Successor : u/Intel81994
Hi,
I first found this subreddit and Neville's works in 2018 so I thought I'd share my success/experiences.
I've never posted here, only lurked... daily. I often see people post tiny wins in here like manifesting a test result or a few hundred dollars. I don't see many huge wins except occasionally, or multi-year life changing creations.
Well, I'm not where I want to be bc my goals have gotten a lot bigger, but I've come a long way and finding this work in 2018 changed my life so I want to share with you how.
Not to discourage, but small wins are nothing compared to the deep life changes and incredible abundance you can create in knowing who you really are - just think - there are people out there, several, who own $10M+ houses, multi-millionaires, many came from nothing.
I'm not saying that's the only thing worth striving for or even the source of joy, of course. But my point is anything you want, someone else out there has done it, they are just humans like myself and you.
So here's how my life turned around since 2018 and what I created. The HOW I did so is no different than what you already read on this sub every day.
Neville has been my favorite teacher and this is the MAIN sub I have read over the last few years. I own all of his books and have read them several times.
I regard his methods as most influential for me. This may come off as some motivational story but truth is I use Neville's methods daily and always try to understand and control my beliefs to grow.
Here is how my life changed completely after DOING the work:
  • MONEY/TRAVEL : I went from -50k in debt running my own online fitness coaching business at my lowest point not knowing how I would pay rent (long story but I was young and not skilled enough in business at this time to really build a team and 7 figure business like I wanted),
to acquiring amazing skills being an intrapreneur working in a small startup online with a terrific mentor (I manifested this exact position with SATS), traveled the world a crazy amount in the exact places I had wanted to and met a ton of cool people (SATS), over 27 countries now, and grew my net worth to over 250k from 2018-2021.
To my current goals, this is really nothing now and I now surround myself with people doing a ton more than me. So I'm not preaching here, it's just levels to the game right.
I now work professionally in the crypto industry, but also have skills and knowledge to a few types of online businesses in the consulting & marketing space, as well as make money from markets/trading, which is a great vehicle because there are effectively no limits.
I can live anywhere I want, have plenty of cushion and money to live mostly how I want (have larger goals now), have time freedom as well, and most of all, love growth and feel great striving for more. I did SATS to get my current gig.
I've also been trading the last 2 years and no it's not easy, in fact you're competing against algorithms and the best minds in the world so the learning curve is quite steep.
Trading is not easy money, but the potential is there. Besides, trading is just one vehicle, it's not value-additive to the market like businesses are, so I believe it's best used in conjunction with a business/job, and investing longer term is better.
Anyway I turned <40k into ~350K in crypto, and a separate stock portfolio last year.
And yes a lot of that crypto growth was market timing and luck with everything going on, monetary policy and all, and I know people who turned less into several million and also plenty who got liquidated and lost millions. I still spent a lot of time and skill to create that, point is I created all of it in various forms.
  • FITNESS/HEALTH: I achieved a more fit and better body than 98% of men have. This was a result of hard work plus these methods and was in 2018 when I decided to undergo a bodybuilding prep for a photoshoot. Great size, leanness, abs, I had been lifting for years but never gotten this in shape.
It was not easy, but I looked incredible, and the exact city/water background scene I had visualized for the photos happened. You can scroll to my IG posts from early 2018 for pics proof.
My health is impeccable and I've for sure made other physical changes, and I think I somehow changed my gf's looks to become better over time too. She was always quite cute though. I'm still very much in shape but now do yoga daily for last few years, as well as lifting.
  • LOCATION/LIVING: I manifested the EXACT view I used to visualize in the center of my major city, with a gorgeous view of the ocean and city both, for a great price and have lived here for last 3 years now. In a luxury high rise. I can see ships and yachts right outside my balcony every day. It's literally grander than I even knew to imagine just 5 years ago.
  • MORE FINANCE: Over the last 2 years my investments and more were doing so well sometimes - not always - that I often was able to have some months making 20-40k, point is I was not worried about work.
I also believe parallel realities are real and I used to visualize Bitcoin going to 50k back in 2019 when it had stayed below <10k for 2 years. This was not all due to bitcoin, but rather all sorts of investments, but yes crypto as well.
Some was luck, some was skill and work. All was my creation. I also got quite decent at trading and managing a portfolio that I not only managed to publicly call the exact day of the market TOP in november 2021 but also sniped the bottom in July. Intuition plus knowledge.
So I kept this money, it is not bleeding out in my portfolio with the market. I've devoted a LOT into mastering this craft but again, self concept and Neville helped.
I got hacked for 60k-70k a few months back and chose to give it new meaning and manifested a career change to crypto industry, landing a position making over 10k per month (I'm not happy with this at my current standards of income, but I'm grateful), that I am growing to 20k per month of active income now with other streams.
What's interesting in my recent career manifestation is I decided I want a position that basically pays me to do what I already do (I was independently researching and managing a multi-6 figure crypto portfolio... over a quarter million dollars combined money that I was managing. )
I now get paid a full time 6 fig salary to do nothing extra from what I was already doing and barely work on the actual job with plenty of time for other stuff.
I just decided it was done and that's it. Also of course it's remote... knowing what I know, I will only consider remote jobs (never worked in a physical office and I've actually never had a w2 job before this, always doing sales and stuff or my own thing).
I have been working on increasing my standard to 25k per month minimum of active income generation. Had a lot of ideas come through. Iā€™m just not the type to have a job I think but I have to figure out what I can build again.
Compared to who I want to be at a later date thatā€™s also nothing much. Again, levels to the game.
Now also working on growing a business in this space. This hack event was pretty traumatic but I now see how I 100% manifested it. And I can choose to also create something far greater out of the event now.
With every job I've ever had, I've never worked in an office. I've only ever been remote or online because this is the only thing I was willing to accept. Being a digital nomad has been my norm since I graduated college.
Be specific in what you want and do not settle.
I went to a top 5 US public university and even manifested myself to lead a large pre-med club on campus (I was a pre med student) before I knew Neville. I'm now very glad I chose to go my own route instead of medicine for several reasons beyond scope of this post but anyway.
  • SP: Manifested my SP (gf) back in 2018 and we have a great relationship going on 6 years now (together since 2016). I focus more on self love and feeling I AM God rather than seeking it externally. My consciousness and inner connection is my source of sustenance.
  • Honestly there are so many other crazy little things I can't possibly keep track. Every day I have synchronicities like crazy still. I don't give them much meaning but just take it to mean that I am aligned.
My best mental model/tips
  • Delude yourself into knowing that imagination is MORE real than the 3d. The 3d is 'old news.' Meaning it's a shadow world. The real creation is happening in your imagination, and there is a time lag in this physical world.
Live in your imagination and tune out anything that does not serve keeping you in an optimal state where you feel in control. The more you focus on things that are meant to distract you or displease you, which state do you create from?
  • I do SATS during the day, works fine for me, I don't think it matters much if day/night, but you need to do it. Follow a guided hypnosis session to get deeper into trance first if it helps.
  • Act and trust deeply that life is leading you to what you want, and the meaning you give to events is literally what molds your future. Choose empowering meanings. Stop being a victim.
Make a resolve to never think of yourself as a victim of forces out there, the economy, evil people, whatever it is. You want to control your reality then act like it internally.
  • Make a daily routine checklist and stick to it so you internally feel in control of your reality. Mine is: SATS or revision, meditate or breathwork, EFT or writing, cold shower, no phone in the morning, wake at 6am, and of course I exercise daily in some form. I use a spreadsheet to make sure I hit my routines for the day so I don't be a victim but rather stay in control. This is critical for me.
  • As long as you occupy the realms of consciousness that you want, the result WILL come via downloads and hunches and thoughts, and insane physical things will happen that will 'seem like it would have happened anyway' so don't worry about the how.
Random Musings
The thing with manifesting is we sometimes take a passive route and wait for things to happen to us (and sure this is fine and still works), but think- if you don't grow your mental, emotional, skills container to deal with large amounts of money, or a team, or skills to sell and market and manage money... if you suddenly get 500K or 1M, how are you going to hold on to it?
If you lack personal power and execution skills, say you suddenly win 5M from the lottery, do you have the skills to keep it and make decisions at a level that can fluctuate several millions? It's stressful and requires thinking completely differently.
You have to 'stress test' your consciousness and expand your container.
I know that because I got hacked (stolen) ~70k it means nothing because the version of me who makes multi-7 figures a year deals with fluctuations of multi-6 figures in his portfolio all the time, it's part of the game. and I HAVE dealt with 6 figure fluctuations in my portfolio before this hack so it wasn't super new in that sense.
You know time is not real, it's all happening now, Creation is already finished, so you should also know that the way to 'hack' time is making decisions from a place of the future version of yourself you already are.
Make a commitment to stop playing small and settling for crumbs. Why would you get hung up on the one limited way your ego thinks that abundance has to manifest in your life, or love, instead of just feeling the emotions themselves, knowing it's done, and letting your life color it in in grander ways than you could have imagined.
Funny little manifestations and things happen literally every day that I just take it as reflections of me being in my creative power.
Something crazy/funny that happened was on our last trip, I told my girlfriend 'hey, how funny and weird would it be to see a parrot meowing?' - then next day we sit at a cafe and there is a parrot in a cage outside, meowing loudly. The most bizarre manifestation, I didn't even intend for it, just asked hey would it not be funny. Things like this happen so often, I can't keep track.
There is nothing new to learn. Just do the techniques and do self care rituals and get lost in your work. Feel the feeling of utter abundance and freedom now and it will happen.
We live in an advanced economy with the internet, it has never been easier to start or fund a business compared to even 50 years ago (see interest rates), distribution has never been easier, so if you know these tools, why would you not create the biggest dream you can imagine? Why settle for a free $200?
I realize there are levels people go through however so I don't mean to belittle, but now that I have been through so much and grown, I know there is nothing separating myself from multi millions and VC's and creators of large companies except belief, work, and time in this reality.
I have the knowledge, belief, and skills to not need a job if I don't want one. I can instead offer something to the market and be independent.
I'm telling you this stuff works and is sustainable. You can be as specific as you want and get whatever you want, and trust that with the turns life takes you through, it is a BRIDGE meant to turn you into the person to get and sustain what you say you want. Decide it and it is so.
I am someone who is a first generation American immigrant, my parents moved to the US from India when I was 5 and we had very little here. I grew up 'lower' middle class, and didn't have the best money programming from parents, but I always did well in school.
I KNOW I am going to be the first multi millionaire in my family. It's all in how you think about yourself/self concept and the work you do from that mindset. Do actions and shift your environment in accordance with who you want to be.
I always splurge on self care now and do things like fly business class or pay more for a better room because that's who I internally am. Just find a way to produce more and let it flow instead of shrinking yourself to be someone youā€™re not in your 4D
I don't try to scrimp and penny pinch, I let money flow. Even though getting stolen 70k was traumatic, oh well, I chose to give it a better, empowering meaning and my reality shifted.
That's all I have to say. Do the work. Stop procrastinating with learning. All the teachers, scripture, it's all the same Truth at the core. Learning is fine because you learn different mental models at different points of your life but you need to do the work.
I've been fortunate to not only have explored TONS of teachers and books in this realm, you name it I've probably read it or have a copy, I've also HAD mentors and WORKED directly under multi millionaires older and more experienced than me who know this work very well and knew Neville specifically, and it's the real deal. I did sales for someone in the online coaching space was was very well off and had decades of success and spoke of Neville very often, it was really cool.
Proof of the Law
I don't know what more proof you need that the Law is real. All religions throughout eternity have known this, Neville just distilled the same Truth through his own methods that work really well in my opinion and I personally love his interpretation of scripture.
The most successful people in the world are usually consciously (and some unconsciously) doing these same actions. Just do the work and focus on it coming from a good place of knowing that it's done. You don't need to know HOW but you just need to know the plane is going to somehow land one day.
I just come back to Neville every time, because his methods are simple and philosophies work well for how I think. I've done tons of psychedelic mushrooms over the years which luckily made me very open to this sort of thinking, before that I was very rigid and too '3d scientific' minded in my thinking. Keep in mind there is actually nothing 'unscientific' about the Law... modern science has its own limitations in that we cannot measure many things.
What used to be called magic in years past is now under the realm of science right? I'm not saying I don't value logic and science... I have a science degree from a top 5 university.
I'm just saying your ego mind which wants to keep you stuck and surviving uses the excuse of logic and science when that's actually not the full scope of how reality works, we are incredibly limited in our conscious understanding of reality.... we don't even know what we're doing here on a floating rock in infinite space and we can hardly see much of the light spectrum as it is.
So remember that when your ego tries to believe in your limitations and the 3d reality only. You being here is magic that even the most advanced science does not know the answer to. Do scientists know fundamentally why there is something at all instead of nothing?
Anyway, one more thing is I've never been shy of making relatively bold and fast decisions, investing in a mentor (for business) and just generally betting on myself.
Because getting around people who think bigger than you and don't settle is a hack and it's worth every penny. There is a reason millionaires hang with other millionaires.
I'm not saying to cut people out of your life (unless toxic) but rather to seek proximity and get around winners or pay to join some mastermind in business or whatever you need to do to network in your realm.
Just last week I invested 7.5k for get into a network of high performing young male entrepreneurs just because I want a better network in real life and work on business tactics and execution. When I was 23 I invested 25k that I did not have at the time (I made it happen and earned it back) to get a business mentor. So I use all of this in combo with Neville's methods primarily. I really like revision method as well.
The act of DECISION literally creates a parallel reality and becomes the new bridge to your manifestation.
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2024.05.16 06:04 anny_t_ka The Polyglot Playbook: Mastering the Multilingual Mindset from the Lingua Superheroes Themselves

The Polyglot Playbook: Mastering the Multilingual Mindset from the Lingua Superheroes Themselves
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To the casual observer, true polyglots might seem like linguistic superheroes ā€” effortlessly swapping between multiple language codesets like slipping into a fresh sweater. But behind those envious displays of glottal dexterity lies a secret arsenal of powerful learning methodologies, loopholes, and seemingly bizarre mind-hacks. One of the best ways to practice language is our Voccent app, but letā€™s look at others.
You see, these multilingual mavericks have spent years refining a unique cognitive blueprint for acquiring new tongues. One which hijacks conventional study habits by decoding the neuroscience powering language acquisition down to its granular chemical pathways.
Through meticulous trial, error, and unrelenting dedication to their polyglot callings, theyā€™ve essentially bio-hacked the operating systems governing their brainsā€™ language faculties. The tips and techniques comprising their training regimens are highly personalized, wildly creative, and often contrary to scholastic norms ā€” yet invariably effective when applied with zealous discipline.
So if you, too, covet the power to bend linguistic boundaries with your mind, itā€™s time to start emulating these savant methods before charting your own fluency metamorphosis.
First and foremost, every polyglot knows their sensory preferences for encoded knowledge absorption like Naval code operators. For some, that may mean prioritizing aural immersive techniques from day one ā€” inundating their gray matter with streamed speech audio from podcasts, playlists, or birdsong apps to build a subliminal framework to anchor upcoming vocab and grammar lessons.
For others, physical print repetition remains unsurpassed. Theyā€™ll create memory palaces turned linguistic museums, filling them with idiomatic sculptures, grammar frescoes, and indigenous proverbs transformed into architectural friezes to actually inhabit the mindshare of their target tongue.
Still others take a full-immersion ā€œrebirtherā€ philosophy ā€” surrounding themselves 24/7 with foreign audiovisual stimuli from morning alarms to lunch TV binges, baby-stepping into fluency via pure undiluted daily exposure. A process optimized through journal tracking mood/frustration cycles to home in on the mindā€™s individual linguistic ingress sweet spots.
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At the neuro-biological level, these savants prize habit-stacking as a secret fluency weapon. They recognize how everyday behaviors like eating, exercising, or commuting activate very specific neural resonance states and neurotransmitter production levels. By symbiotically cross-training their brains to link those recurrent patterns to language circuits, they procedurally groove new vocabulary and syntax into literal muscle memories.
This informs peak study periods, typified by sleep habits optimized for dream-state linguistic consolidation and scheduled snacking to promote brain-derived neurotrophic factor production spiking long-term synaptic potentiation. In other words, these sono geniuses built language learning directly into their bodiesā€™ most granular biological pathways of knowledge retention.
And because self-awareness is paramount to any productive fitness regimen, polyglots are ruthless about monitoring language gain momentum via meticulous assessment ā€” utilizing external coaches, eco-mapping resource efficacy across the modalities, and rigorously recording individualized metrics like peak memorization windows, conversational improvement rates, even typing speeds.
This degree of empirical discipline fuels their overall learning flexibility. And with a quiver full of study tactics refined via iterative first-principles analysis of neuroplastic mechanics, polyglots are uniquely equipped to pivot and adjust for inevitable fluency roadblocks as they arise.
So even when rote grammar patience runs dry or vocab hit-lists trigger psychosomatic burnout, these linguistic juggernaut always have novel frameworks to dynamically resculpt the brain ā€” whether subvocalizing in consonant clusters while doing cardio, or reconstructing tones and vowel nasalities into interpretive groovebox labyrinths with beat-mapping loopstation apps.
At the end of the day, these ambitious minds understand that while methods must remain malleable, multilingual omniscience demands the unwavering, ascetic focus of a fighter pilot. Or rather, the game-theoretical ultimate resource allocator strategically dividing their neural assets and cognitive load capacities across however many tongues comprise the current mission objective.
But make no mistake ā€” there is no singular illuminated path toward linguistic demiurge-hood. Each language marathon is unique, and each polyglot internally bio-engineered with their own proprietary mindset machinery requiring constant calibration.
So while the initial polyglot leaps of faith can seem dizzying, thatā€™s half the thrill. Discovering your personal toolkit for rewiring the language faculty while iterating through inventive new input/output protocols? Thatā€™s how you turn everyday reality into a never-ending expedition of glottal transcendence and cerebral renaissance.
So go ahead ā€” devour up every last scrap of applied neurohacking knowledge these savants are willing offerā€¦ then let your consciousness run wild remixing and cross-stitching those multilingual maps into slipstream realities of your own design. Because as any honest polyglot will attest, the real superpower lies in the never-ending journey of synaptic sculpting, not the destination.
Have you already picked up a few sneaky pointers to optimize your cerebro-linguistic receptiveness? Which polyglot mind-taming methodologies most resonate with your cognitive tendencies (or perhaps veer a little too close to rootkit territory)? And if youā€™ve already pivoted to forging personalized strategies for becoming a franken-tongued,brain-engineered polymath, by all means lay them on us ā€” Weā€™re always ravenous for new neuro-kartography workflows to incorporate into the blueprint!
Read in our blog The Link Between Linguistics and Recall
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2024.05.16 06:00 Choice_Evidence1983 My (38F) Husband (39M) hid having lunch with a coworker (25F) and said my food was ā€˜tastelessā€™. What do I do?

I am NOT OOP, OOP is u/ThrowRa-Lunch
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My (38F) Husband (39M) hid having lunch with a coworker (25F) and said my food was ā€˜tastelessā€™. What do I do?
Trigger Warnings: emotional affair, verbal abuse, emotional abuse and manipulation
Original Post: May 5, 2024
I want this to be quick. I feel really weird about this and Iā€™m on the verge of asking for a separation.
So, Iā€™ve been with my husband for 15 years, married for 11. Amazing relationship, small bumps of course but nothing like this.
Iā€™ve always made lunch for my husband to take to work, and up until a little over a month ago that was fine. Middle of March he said that a new Turkish food stand opened up outside of his office and that he had been eating lunches there instead because they were good. Alright, no problem.
So he just completely stopped asking for lunches. I had maybe packed 5 during this time frame for him, but Iā€™m not even sure he was eating them now.
So on Thursday I was at home working and I had a phone call from him, thought he was calling during his lunch but he had butt dialled me instead.
At first, I didnā€™t hear much, just him talking to someone, and I was about to hang up until I heard a womanā€™s voice as well. I wouldnā€™t say Iā€™m a jealous person, but I was a little bit curious so I muted my call at work and listened.
It was just standard conversation at first, he was praising this womanā€™s cooking A LOT. Which of course made me realise that he was eating lunch this coworker made. I was a bit peeved but thereā€™s an explanation sure.
Although that went out the fucking window when she said ā€œis it better than your wifeā€™s?ā€ To which he replied ā€œOh yeah, without a doubt. I mean, itā€™s not tasteless for a startā€ followed by laughing.
First of all, what the fuck is that supposed to mean? 15 years of cooking and NOW he has a complaint? And not even to me but some coworker!!
Also, that absolutely isnā€™t innocent on her end right? Iā€™m not crazy in thinking thatā€™s so weird, why even bring me up?
Anyway, I raised hell, ended the call, sent him a message not to ā€˜worry about my tasteless cooking anymoreā€™ and that he ā€˜can eat from the binā€™ from now on.
Hes apologised, said that he loves my food and was just trying to seem cool in front of his coworker. I asked why he lied about where he was getting lunch from, and he said that initially he did get it from that stand, but the coworker started offering and he didnā€™t want to tell me because he thought that I would get jealous (yeah, can you blame me?)
So, Iā€™ve been airing him since. Iā€™m still pissed to be honest, I havenā€™t made him lunch or dinner, only for myself since he said that he dislikes it so much. He said today that heā€™s apologised and that I shouldnā€™t keep punishing him but Iā€™m literally an inch from going to my mums. I have a suitcase with my clothes packed under our bed ready.
Dad thinks it was a stupid comment, but that I should work it out, mum is on my side regardless of my decision. Iā€™m thinking about leaving for a few days at least, maybe a separation but I honestly just want some reassurance if thatā€™s whatā€™s best here?
Relevant Comments
OOP on if this was a one-off situation
OOP: Itā€™s a one off and so insanely weird coming from him. Heā€™s never been that type of person at all. I canā€™t remember a single time hes said something negative about me to myself, never mind to someone else!
He hasnā€™t been suspicious with his phone of behaviour at all. He comes home on time and if heā€™s out with friends I can pretty much confirm it, so Iā€™m not sure. Maybe at most an emotional affair or a crush? But at the moment I donā€™t think heā€™s cheating. I honestly just feel really hurt
OOP on if her husband can cook or not

OOP: He can barely cook, so itā€™d be more of a punishment for me to be honest. Iā€™ve been making him cook for himself since this happened and heā€™s been miserable. Definitely agree with the asshole coworker though, no clue why she had the audacity to try and bring me up like that

I didnā€™t know. Yeah heā€™s apologised, but Iā€™m still pretty hurt over it. Cooking for 15 years just to have him badmouth me sucks. Ideally I want him to cut ties with that coworker of his too for bringing me up. He wonā€™t mention much of her but I feel like sheā€™s just as bad too.
Iā€™m also pretty annoyed he lied to me for a month about the fact that he was eating lunch with this coworker, her lunch too. I donā€™t see why he would
Blue-eagle-23: Has he agreed to stop having lunch with her? Even if she is not hoping to get with him she is certainly not a supporter of your relationship.
OOP: He said that heā€™ll stop having lunch with her and apparently has done since that happened. (Although I have no way of proving this)
the_taco_life: If he's not cheating on you with his much younger coworker, he wants to/is trying to. Man my vagina would dry up and blow away in a puff of dust over such classic creepy older dude behavior.
You're not overreacting. You're under reacting.
OOP: I absolutely feel it drying up already. Itā€™s like everything Iā€™ve found attractive in him has gone. Heā€™s just so plain to me now.
issa_username29: Yeahhhh honestly Iā€™d probably leave for at least a couple of days too, overhearing something like that would piss me off! Has he been weird with his phone or any other communication devices?
OOP: Absolutely nothing! No change in behaviour either. He hasnā€™t been cagey or weird, heā€™s let me use his phone whenever before all of this happened. Heā€™s been completely normal
 
Update May 7, 2024
Iā€™m back. Itā€™s not a great update but you all deserve one for all of the advice you gave me on my last post.
He confirmed that he developed a crush on her, itā€™s an emotional affair at least and thatā€™s all I really need to hear. I sat him down and had a heart to heart with him.
Bottom line are these points.
  • if I hadnā€™t of heard what he said, he most likely would have continued flirting with her, he admitted this himself.
  • he liked the attention, she had bad mouthed me previously (I didnā€™t ask for examples) and he didnā€™t shut it down because he liked it.
  • She has actively been persuing him for over 3 months now, he hadnā€™t put a stop to it until I caught him.
  • The Saturday before last she offered to give him a blowjob during lunch together, he declined, but he told me that he let her feel his muscles over his clothes.
The only reason he said all of this fucking shit was because I was all sweet and I said ā€œI promise, tell me the full truth and we can move on, Iā€™ll forgive you, I just want to knowā€
Right, fuck that. He is packing his bags. This is MY house, and it will be treated as such. I really donā€™t care anymore. If heā€™s seriously deluded himself into thinking this is going to last, he can crack on.
Iā€™m genuinely so angry more than anything. I did everything for him. I make double what he does so I paid all the bills, while we used his money for fun stuff. When we met he had crippling CPTSD and body dysmorphia. I did fucking everything to help him get over it. I dealt with his night terrors every bloody night, despite it ruining my sleep. I reassured him constantly despite not getting it back. All of it without a bloody complaint. You love someone so much just for them to throw you away so easily.
He cried, had a panic attack that I had to calm him down from and is now taking his time packing. He keeps stopping to come into the living room to ask for a hug. I canā€™t even express how disgusted I feel, like I physically canā€™t even look at him anymore.
There was no need, if he was unhappy he should have told me, I donā€™t know why the hell he even felt the need to get some validation from this girl but sure, whatever.
He keeps saying he doesnā€™t know why he did it, but of course he knows, heā€™s just too much of a coward to tell me.
Well whatever, itā€™s done now. Heā€™s leaving, his family is back in Germany so fuck knows who heā€™s staying with, probably her but Iā€™m washing my hands of him.
Thank you for all of the advice you gave me on the last post, so many great ideas that I didnā€™t even end up needing to use because he just down right admitted it all to me.
Relevant Comments
Katatonic92: Doesn't know why he did it? Here's my guess based on the info you shared;
  1. You saw him at his weakest & most vulnerable, you are clearly still his backbone judging from his current behaviour. He doesn't get to play the toxic image of manly man to you, in his mind, you are stronger than him. I guarantee he hasn't opened up to her about any vulnerabilities he has, it sounds like she has appealed to the toxic manly man ideal of making food & offering blowjobs to the big, strong muscular man. He gets to inflate his ego in a way he can't with you.
  2. Not only have you emotionally supported him, you are also the main breadwinner, the provider. You cover the bills, the roof over your head, his contribution is the unnecessary fun stuff. This is yet another blow to the toxic manly man's fragile ego. He probably considers himself financially superior to her, his money could hold more "value" to her instead of it just being fun money you won't really miss.
  3. He is older than her, gets to seem like the wiser, more worldly adult of the relationship. He will feel superior to her in every way he feels inferior to you.
  4. He enjoyed the negative comments made about your food, not because they were necessarily true but because it meant you weren't perfect & someone else was validating it. Again, when you are insecure it is easier to find faults be derogatory towards a perceived threat to drag them down, instead of building themselves up.
Conclusion. Major insecurity, inflation of ego from someone he feels he holds superiority over. And as fucking usual, instead of recognising this bullshit, speaking to his wife who has done nothing but love & support him, go to see a therapist to work on his feelings, he goes down the easy road. Instead of doing the work to overcome his feelings of inadequacy, it was so much easier to gravitate to someone who not only let him ignore those feelings for a while, they also found a way to tear you down.
I'm sorry you are experiencing this, it is truly pathetic when someone would sooner risk causing this terminal heartbreak, than suffer short term discomfort by communicating. It's pathetic.
OOP: Jesus fucking Christ. How do I pin a comment? Thatā€™s so unbelievably true I canā€™t even say anything.
Physically heā€™s pretty intimidating. Heā€™s 6ā€™6 and about 270 pounds, and he can be pretty scary to people who donā€™t know him. But heā€™s always been extremely sweet and kind, and thatā€™s one of his biggest insecurities, looking like a man but not ā€˜feelingā€™ like one. Which has always been bullshit to me. But yeah, everything you said is literally him.
I canā€™t even thank you enough for writing this. Having it down fully on here is so incredibly validating.
OOP on her husbandā€™s co-worker being a problem
OOP: She is A problem. Singular. Iā€™m not running to her house to curb stomp her because I donā€™t know a damn thing about this woman. But regardless. Yeah, she wanted to fuck a married man, is that fucked up? Absolutely, and if the chance comes around Iā€™m being petty and getting revenge. But seriously, whoā€™s the hell is she? Did I spend 15 years of my life with this woman? Did I make vows to her? NO.
Read this, then reread it sir. My HUSBAND, is at fault here, because he knew damn well what was going on. He knew this woman wanted him, he knew what was going to happen and he let it. What can I do to her? Nothing, what can I do to my husband? Divorce him. Thatā€™s the bottom line.
For the love of god, stop dick riding my husband and move on, itā€™s actually insane that I have to say this but no one is defending that woman, no one, weā€™re coming rightfully for my husband because of HIS part in all of this.
 
Soon to be ex saw my update, came to my house. Iā€™m safe. - May 9, 2024
I canā€™t post another update to the relationship sub, and I didnā€™t know if people would see it if I just made an edit myself on my other post. Some shit went down, but Iā€™m okay. Yesterday night STBX contacted me. A lot of people told me to delete my recent update made of the post, it honestly slipped my mind that he could be reading it too,
He said that he was a bit hurt that Iā€™d think he would go for Alimony. But that he understands given everything. He told me that he wasnā€™t going to but if he needed to sign something to prove it he would.
I said given everything thatā€™s happened he canā€™t blame me for being on alert. He said that heā€™s quit his job and that heā€™s thinking about returning to Germany to be with his family there, additionally he says heā€™s cut contact with that coworker. He apologised again and wished me the best
Right, and that would have been just fine by itself. But I woke up at about 2.15am last night needing a wee and I saw my ring door bell going off. I have footage of him just sitting outside my house talking to himself. Literally he got there at 1 ish, knocked, sat down on my front steps and just started talking. I slept through it and only woke up because I needed the bathroom. I literally sat in my closet for ages just watching the camera not knowing what to do until he left at 3am.
Heā€™s probably going to read this too but Iā€™m somewhere safe, I just canā€™t tell you all for obvious reasons. He sent me a message saying he canā€™t lose me, that Iā€™m the love of his life. I told him to fuck off and blocked him.
I really canā€™t say much, but Iā€™m taking action. Absolutely donā€™t worry about that little prick.
Just a possible last update, itā€™s a bit risky to tell you whatā€™s happening now that itā€™s gotten a bit shittier, just in case it gets back to him.
Relevant Comments
OOP on her husband blowing up his life for his emotional affair and doing anything to get her back
OOP: I did end up asking him why he declined her offer for a blow job. I feel like at this point itā€™s pretty done and dusted, there isnā€™t really a need to keep lying.
He said the main thing was that he was a little bit afraid to cross that line, and that he had rationalised to himself that since it hadnā€™t turned physical, it wasnā€™t bad. (He didnā€™t really elaborate on why he was afraid, but we were each otherā€™s firsts, so thatā€™s maybe why?)
I cringed a bit writing about her feeling up his muscles. It feels a bit gross to type out for some reason. My STBX is a physically big bloke. Heā€™s 6ā€™6 and roughly 270. He was in the military for a while and he never got out of that routine. I really donā€™t know what he means when he says his muscles. I mean it could be any of them.
My heart does really hurt for him in a strange way. I was a bit panicked this morning after I woke up from the nights drama worried if he had a night terror or something. I know that he betrayed me, but I still canā€™t stop hoping that heā€™s okay. Iā€™ve messaged some of his friends to check up on him just in case.
OOP on if she and her husband have kids
OOP Nope! No kids thank god! Weā€™re childfree
 

DO NOT COMMENT IN LINKED POSTS OR MESSAGE OOPs ā€“ BoRU Rule #7

THIS IS A REPOST SUB - I AM NOT OOP

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2024.05.16 05:55 Naive_Course918 Hypoallergenic Dog Food: Ultimate Guide & Top Picks for Allergies

If your furry friend has been scratching excessively, experiencing digestive troubles, or battling chronic ear infections, allergies could be the culprit. Just like humans, dogs can develop allergies to certain ingredients in their food. Thatā€™s where hypoallergenic dog food steps in.
In this guide, weā€™ll delve into what hypoallergenic dog food entails, its benefits, and offer recommendations for top options to ease discomfort for your allergy-prone pup.
https://www.pet2.com/blog/hypoallergenic-dog-food-ultimate-guide-top-picks-for-allergies/
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2024.05.16 05:43 maulik252 [STORE] TI8/TI9/TI10/Diretide/ Aghanim's/2023 summer collector's cache sets/weather effects

Selling cache sets at below mentioned price:
My profile- https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198272324546
steam rep- https://steamrep.com/profiles/76561198272324546
Add me if you are interested(only serious buyers (who have read the whole post and sure about buying))
buyer goes first. Reservation is mandatory and nonrefundable.
accepting dota 2 tradable items and tf2 keys
TI8 cache 1
Hero Price ( USD) Quantity
Trail of the Sanguine Spectrum(blood seeker) 15$ 2
Pitfall Crusader(Pangolier) 23$ 1
Insights of the Sapphire Shroud(Dark seer) 10$ 5
Pillar of the Fractured Citadel(Spirit breaker) 12$ 3
Forlorn Descent(Undying) 15$ 0
The Murid Divine(necrophos) 22$ 2
Primer of the Sapper's Guile(techies) 20$ 3
Molokau Stalker(venomancer) 15$ 4
Morbific Provision(witch doctor) 15$ 3
Raptures of the Abyssal Kin(queen of pain) 12$ 4
Fate Meridian(invoker) 25$ 3
Grasp of the Riven Exile(weaver) 10$ 6
Visions of the Lifted Veil(phantom assassin) 35$ 1
Endowments of the Lucent Canopy(shadow shaman) 100$ sold out
TI8 cache 2
Hero Price(USD) Quantity
Pitmouse Fraternity(meepo) 15$ 8
Fires of the Volcanic Guard(Ember spirit) 20$ 7
Third Awakening(Dragon knight) 35$ 0
Shackles of the Enduring Conscript(AXE) 8$ 10
Shimmer of the Anointed(Nyx) 6$ 10
Cruelties of the Spiral Bore(Magnus) 45$ sold out
Loaded Prospects(Brew master) 15$ 8
Ire of Molten Rebirth(Phoenix) 8$ 6
Pattern of the Silken Queen(Brood mother) 8$ 11
Dread Ascendance(Doom) 50$ 1
The Rat King(Chen) 10$ 9
Raiments of the Obsidian Forge(Underlord) 20$ 4
TI9 cache 1
Hero Price(USD) Quantity
Echoes of the Everblack(Abbadon) 30$ 1
Allure of the Faeshade Flower(Dark willow) 25$ 1
Paean of the Ink Dragon(Grimstroke) 20$ 3
Scorched Amber(Dragon Knight) 30$ 2
Priest of the Proudsilver Clan(Chen) 15$ 5
The Arts of Mortal Deception(Enigma) 10$ 4
Poacher's Bane(Tide hunter) 20$ 6
Soul of the Brightshroud(Death prophet) 20$ 2
Curse of the Creeping Vine(Undying) 20$ 3
Pursuit of the Ember Demons (Husker) 22$ 2
Appetites of the Lizard King(Slark) 25$ 3
Forbidden Medicine(Dazzle) 20$ 3
Riddle of the Hierophant(Oracle) 12$ 7
Glimmer of the Sacred Hunt(Drow ranger) 30$ sold out
Adornments of the Jade Emissary(Earth Spirit) 25$ 1
Defender of Ruin(Disrupter) 25$ 8
TI9 cache 2
Hero Price(USD) Quantity
Sight of the Kha-Ren Faithful(Drow ranger) 15$ 21
Tribal Pathways(Warlock) 10$ 26
Directive of the Sunbound(Clockwork) 10$ 23
Souls Tyrant(Shadow fiend) 40$ 4
Endless Night(Abbadon) 25$ 8
Dapper Disguise(Pudge) 18$ 16
Prized Acquisitions(Bat rider) 6$ 29
Verdant Predator(Venomancer) 8$ 23
Fury of the Bloodforge(Bloodseeker) 10$ 27
Automaton Antiquity(Broodmother) 10$ 25
Tales of the Windward Rogue(Pangolier) 30$ 5
Grim Destiny(Wraith king) 20$ 21
Distinguished Expeditionary(Tusker) 12$ 26
Fowl Omen(Necrophos) 18$ 21
Cinder Sensei(Ember Spirit)) 80$ 4
TI10 cache 1
Hero Price(USD) Quantity
Origin of the Dark Oath(Night stalker) 28$ 22
Ravenous Abyss (Underlord) 15$ 34
Apocalypse Unbound(Ancient appartion) 10$ 36
Beholden of the Banished Ones(Warlock) 15$ 5
Fury of the Righteous Storm(Disrupter) 10$ 36
Lineage of the Stormlords(Juggernaut) 35$ 16
Silent Slayer(Silencer) 20$ 32
Mindless Slaughter(Pudge) 15$ 37
Heartless Hunt(Bounty hunter) 15$ 31
Herald of the Ember Eye(Grim stroke) 15$ 27
Fissured Flight(Jakiro) 12$ 34
Flashpoint Proselyte(Husker) 20$ 34
Glory of the Elderflame(Lina) 25$ 26
Signs of the Allfather(Nature's Prophet) 20$ 34
Songs of Starfall Glen(Enchantress) 10$ 23
Ancient Inheritance(Tiny) 25$ 51
Forsworn Legacy(Mars) 40$ 26
TI10 cache 2
Hero Price(USD) Quantity
Evolution of the Infinite(Enigma) 10$ 24
Beast of the Crimson Ring(Bristle Back) 15$ 23
Clearcut Cavalier(Timbersaw) 8.5$ 27
The King Of Thieves(Keeper of the light) 10$ 27
Horror from the Deep(Tidehunter) 20$ 22
Ire of the Ancient Gaoler(Arc warden) 40$ 1
Talons of the Endless Storm(Chaos Knight) 14$ 22
Carousal of the Mystic Masquerade(Rubick) 12$ 26
Crown of Calaphas(Shadow demon) 15$ 26
Wrath of the Fallen(Doom) 15$ 26
Blacksail Cannoneer(Sniper) 13$ 26
Secrets of the Celestial(Skywrath mage) 10$ 27
Blaze of Oblivion(Phoenix) 8$ 26
Master of the Searing Path(Ember spirit) 30$ 10
Steward of the Forbidden Chamber(Templer assassin) 30$ 30
Claszureme Incursion(Faceless Void) 95$ 1
Aghanim's cache sets
Hero Price(USD) Quantity
Silverwurm Sacrifice(Dragon Knight) 40$ 5
Scales of the Shadow Walker(Phantom lancer) 12$ 19
Perception of the First Light(Dawn breaker) 12$ 16
Apex Automated(Clockwork) 10$ 17
Test of the Basilisk Lord(Razor) 12$ 17
Secrets of the Frost Singularity(Ancient appartion) 8.5$ 20
Perils of the Red Banks(Chen) 8$ 20
The Chained Scribe(Grim stroke) 12$ 18
Widow of the Undermount Gloom(Brood mother) 10$ 20
Forgotten Fate(Mars) 10$ 18
March of the Crackerjack Mage(Rubick) 10$ 19
Stranger in the Wandering Isles(Drow ranger) 55$ 1
Cosmic Concoctioneers(Alchemist) 7$ 19
Days of the Demon(Axe) 25$ 7
Blightfall(Abbadon) 8$ 21
Pyrexae Polymorph Perfected(Ogre magi) 20$ 25
Wrath of the Celestial Sentinel(Chaos Knight) 50$ 8
Diretide cache set
Blue Horizons(Marci) 25$ 6
Dark Behemoth(Primal beast) 50$ 3
2023 cache sets
Hero Price(USD) Quantity
Snailfire (SnapFire) 25$ 10
Brightfist (Marci) 22$ 10
Primeval Abomination(primal beast) 8$ 10
Astral Herald(dawn breaker) 7$ 10
Spectral Shadow(Abbadon) 5$ 10
Taur Rider(alchemist) 5$ 10
Crescent Huntress(spectre) 10$ 10
Tyrant of the Veil(wraith king) 8.5$ 10
Tomo'kan Footsoldier(hood wink) 7$ 10
Darkwood Eulogy(death prophet) 5$ 10
Sea Spirit(kunkka) 12$ 10
Triumph of the Imperatrix(legion commander) 7$ 10
Beast of Thunder(storm spirit) 10$ 10
Ancestral Heritage(jakiro) 6$ 10
Dezun Viper(dazzle) 7.5$ 10
Weather Effects
Weather Price
Ash 10$
Aurora 3$
Harvest 3$
Moonbeam 5$
Rain 10$
Spring 5$
Snow 5$
Siroco 3$
Pestilence 2$
Buyers go first, add me now if interested for 30 days cooldown, make sure to leave a comment on my profile . 30% reserve amount required at the time of reserving cache sets. fees(depends on your payment method) on you.
If you are buying more than 4 cache sets then u will get addition discount.
WHY YOU SHOULD TRUST ME:
I have more than 1000$ worth of cache sets in my inventory and i have been selling cache sets from past 2 years so why would i scam you for some small amount and you can also check the profile of the people who have given their feedback on my profile . I can also provide you with screenshots of my previous successful trades
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2024.05.16 05:40 IntegralPilot Someone made fun of me for reading the ingredients on stuff before eating it...

Arghh so there is this one person at my school who just absolutely HATES me and is always really mean and selfish to everyone. Idk how they even found out I had celiac...
Today, as a "joke" they decided to tell me that the milk drink I was having "actually had gluten" to try and "scare me". I told them that it didn't because I'd already read the ingredients and they were all "look at this weirdo who actually READS THE INGREDIENTS on stuff he eats" and claimed that when he had allergies that he never did that.
It's just so frustrating to me that people make fun of a required part of my life and don't understand how bad the consequences are if I were to have gluten (not just having to to go to the toilet but my actual villi being damaged lol).
I also have nut anaphylaxis so reading ingredients is an absolute must-do...
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2024.05.16 05:37 MudSorry1356 Throne of Knowledge

DISCLAIMER: THIS TEXT IS NOT MINE, I FOUND IT IN A THREAD 4 FROM 4 YEARS AGO FROM A DELETED ACCOUNT, WOULD CREDIT IF I KNEW WHO POSTED THIS ORIGINALLY.
Thought this would be interesting to other retainers than myself, felt i had to share.
Why you should quit porn NOW before itā€™s too late
Studies reveal that addiction to porn is as powerful as the chemical dependency on cocaine. http://www.mdjonline.com/opinion/nelson-price-pornography-is-the-root-of-too-many-problems/article\_bb0c1140-74c5-11e7-8e03-0f5aee3a2522.html
The porn industry ā€œgrosses more in a year than Hollywood. It also brings in more money than the NFL, NBA, and MLB combined http://www.worldtribune.com/pervert-nation-widespread-porn-addiction-helped-create-monsters/
Frequent masturbation lowers testosterone utilization https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alonso\_Fernandez-Guasti/publication/6536830\_Relationship\_between\_Sexual\_Satiety\_and\_Brain\_Androgen\_Receptors/links/54b6c2970cf2e68eb27f0321/Relationship-between-Sexual-Satiety-and-Brain-Androgen-Receptors.pdf
Three weeks of abstinence increases testostorone levels https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11760788
Masturbation is associated with lower psychological health and reproductive well-being https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14681994.2019.1677883
Sperm contains compounds that prolong lifespan, fight cancer & heart disease https://vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu/spermidine-rich-foods-may-prevent-liver-cancer-extend-lifespan/
Men who are sexually active in their 20s and 30s are more likely to develop prostate cancer https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2008.08030.x
Masturbation decreases dopamine https://sites.tufts.edu/emotiononthebrain/2014/11/18/postcoital-neurochemistry-the-blues-and-the-highs/
Watching porn reduces gray matter in prefrontal cortex https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/1874574
Porn addiction has similar mechanism with substance addiction https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4600144/
Making sperm shortens lifespan of male worms https://www.nytimes.com/1992/12/03/us/in-worm-at-least-making-sperm-is-found-to-shorten-a-male-s-life.html
Masturbating 3 days in a row decreases sperm count by 20% https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2054949
Increasing ejaculation frequency decreases sperm count significantly https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15497706
Prevalence of erectile dysfunction doubled between 2004 and 2013 http://cir.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Genital-Image-Sexual-Anxiety-and-Erectile-Dysfunction-Among-Young-Male-Military-Personnel.pdf
Pornography consumption associated with mental health issues https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6327603/
A 2011 survey by Italian researchers at the Italian Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine surveyed 28,000 men who categorized themselves as being addicted to porn. The results showed that many men, some as young as 14, suffered from ā€œsexual anorexia.ā€
A University of New Hampshire study found that two thirds of junior high school students surveyed looked at porn on the internet when they were supposed to be studying. About 34% go on to have a problem with internet porn.
56% of divorce cases had one person who was hooked on porn. More than 50% of porn internet users report losing interest in sex with their partner. 40% of those who are sexually addicted lose their spouse. 58% suffer financial loss. 1/3 lose their jobs. Severe clinical depression was reported twice as frequently among porn users as compared to non-porn users.
American Sociological Association found that married men who began viewing pornography were twice as likely to get divorced. here 80% of college students in India watch porn; 40% watch rape porn. 76% said that watching rape porn leads to the desire to rape a woman.
87% said that their partnerā€™s online cheating (by porn or other means on the internet) had a negative affect on their relationship. 41% called their partnerā€™s online cheating significant, while 35% said it caused an end to the relationship. From a survey taken by Robert Weiss, a counselor who works with sex addiction
From a survey of 75,000 men: 64% said their ā€œtasteā€ in porn had become more extreme or deviant with use, and created waning interest in their life partner.
10% of U.K. 12 and 13 year olds fear they are addicted to porn.
From a survey of students in India of 400 students: 93% of boys said that porn was addictive as drugs.
From a study of over 2,000 men over the age of 50 in the U.S.: 42% said porn was the only way they could achieve orgasm. 56% said they had tried to stop but couldnā€™t. 58% said they believed it was wrong.
A study of the 50 best-selling pornographic videos shows that 88.2 % of scenes include physical aggression. 48.7 per cent of scenes include verbal aggression.
Survey of 941 people also found those who had watched porn more often, or started younger, were among the most likely to report having had mental health problems in the past six months.
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2024.05.16 05:11 puppydrooll Hospital delirium after sepsis? Need help

White male. 63. 6ā€™2 200 lbs. Physically active, Has past with heart disease and is on medication for that. On the night 4/28 brother was admitted to ER for severe abdominal pain. A large 5 inch mass was found in his colon (Later diagnosed as diverticulitis polyp) Then the next day his colon bursts and he was put on intubation for surgery and was diagnosed with sepsis. He had to be intubated a total of three times afterwards on and off (never for more than 2 days consecutively) due to needing clean up abdominal surgery, His final surgery was on 5/10 where he was finally able to be sealed up and come off intubation for good. Nurses have stated theyā€™re shocked at how well heā€™s doing, and he hasnā€™t had any fever. Vitals also have been looking good except for high blood sugar which is thought to be from the medicine and antibiotics. However, today he alarmed us all because he was expressing to us that he was being tortured overnight and it seems he has having severe hallucinations, and they seem to happen at night. But he thinks itā€™s all real. Aside from that he can carry a normal convo, but he is having mood swings, hes emotional (VERY unlike him) and is experiencing hallucinations. He has had very little sleep in the hospital as he is a light sleeper and i am guessing from the sepsis as well. My question isā€¦ Do you think its hospital delirium? Or sleep deprivation? The medications?? (Heā€™s been pumped with a large amount of narcotics and pain meds and antibiotics, Large doses because his tolerance is high) or a byproduct of sepsis? I am very concerned. He has not mental issues and is very clear headed. I hate heā€™s going through this and I donā€™t know how to help
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2024.05.16 05:10 Clean-Address-974 Done first year, lost what field what I should go into

Just finished first year and shadowed a few specialities.
I shadowed ortho, physiatry, sports med (FM+1), anesthesia, endo.
Here is my dilemma... I value work-life balance, I love sports/physical activity, and regular hours. I don't want to do surgery if it's not ortho and don't want high stress/emergency.
Anesthesia: too boring for me, and I don't think I can handle the stress in emergent situations
Physiatry: found it boring as well, did not enjoy the actual work
Ortho: cool sports related surgeries, but it's still surgery and worried about long hours
Sports med (FM+1 fellowship): really enjoyed this one, great work-life balance, work with active population, injections, but worried about earnings (difficult to find 100% sports as the ones I have shadowed do half sports and half family medicine)
Endo: enjoyed this one as well, great work-life balance
It looks like it's either sports med or endo for me (or other IM subspecialty) but I am still exploring. Or is there any other speciality that has great work-life balance, works closely with athletes/active population and still makes decent ~250k range?
Any guidance should be appreciated!
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2024.05.16 05:09 Nuyturah Abdominal pain after doing a bar kip, with persistent pain in first few months. Currently, inconsistent pain increases with some physical activity or food intake. No diagnosis to date.

Background
Demographic: White, male, age 30, 5' 5", 175 +/- 5lbs.
Lifestyle: Active (workout 3-4x per week), Desk/Physical work split of 90/10%.
Complaint: Abdominal injury and pain (1 year and 8 months since injury), presently inconsistent pains levels between 3-5/10 and consistent lingering discomfort (1-2/10).
Medication: No consistent medications, no allergies.
Drug use: alcohol (1-3x per month), non-smoker.
History of the Injury
Late August of 2022, I hurt myself doing a kip on horizontal bar outdoors. Right after raising my feet to the bar and kicking my legs out I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen. (I've done this and similar moves many times before through my 20s, while exercising)
Bar kip example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRPFWdelsDY
I couldn't stop slouching and crunching my abdomen. Stretching backwards and straightening my posture was very discomforting. The severe pain subsided in a day but in the following months I couldn't stretch my stomach and had to sleep on my back with pillows under my knees to keep a flexed/crunched posture. Sleeping on the side was discomforting, because the stomach would hang to the side, bringing up the pain.
In 3 months, I felt better. However, there were always some flare-ups of pain.
Pain Description: The pain always feels along "horizontal lines", on 1-3 locations at a time, around the belly button level, below, or above it, with varying intensity of pain. Through my personal touch/observation, these horizontal lines of pain are always along tendinous inscriptions of the ab structures. Sometimes I feel lower 1 or two lines in pain. Other times itā€™s one of the upper line(s).
Tendinous inscriptions image: https://test.usabcd.org/courses/lk-native-ld2-basic-ugra/lessons/lknative-rectus-sheath-block/topic/3-anatomy-the-rectus-abdominis-muscle/
Causes of Pain from Movement: Pain flare-ups happen when moving heavy objects rapidly (without prior prep), pulling something heavy from ground, rapidly stretching the abdominal area, or a day after the occasional exercise. Jumping and landing on ground from 1 ft. or above can make me brace my abdomen, leading to some pain as well. Twisting my torso side to side could also make pain worse, stretching one side of the abdomen, especially if twisting in my full range. Slight turns are okay.
Causes of Pain from Food: Flare-ups also happen immediately after eating specific foods, like sunflower seeds, nutty bars, and when a bit bloated from eating. Trigger of this pain doesn't need to be a substantial amount of food either. Sometimes just a bite or two gets the sensation going.
Pain Relief: Often immediately after having bowel movement there is some pain relief. If pain is not too intense, and more of a discomfort, bowel movement can sometimes end the discomfort
Medical History and Pain Progress Timeline
Slow increase in physical activity and exercise. Some running. With a good warm up, stretching the abdominal area isn't too painful (though I did not stretch the area at this time)
Rare ab exercises can feel discomforting, and some pain returns the day after.
Jumping high or landing from high jumps/drops can bring about the pain or worsen it.
Bloated stomach, or consumption of some foods (as mentioned above) can feel discomforting or even painful along 1 or more " horizontal lines". Bowel movement often relieves discomfort and even pain.
Post colonoscopy I did not return to physical activities and PT as the pain lingers on and is too consistent and limiting to do much in terms of consistent exercise.
Self-medication: On a few occasions, I tried to apply heat or cold, which didnā€™t help with pain much. But the cold helped numb things down. Heat helped to warm the abdomen and make some movements easier for a short time.
Rare/inconsistent instances of ibuprofen use (around 400-600 mg). Can't remember how effective pain relief is.
Massage/poking: Generally, I do it when I feel pain or discomfort along the horizontal lines. Massage, poking, deep massage does NOT reduce the pain for me. Sometimes even makes me feel the pain more. But mentally feels good to do and feel out where I feel it.
Present day condition (May 2024)
Some pain flare-ups with physical activities, infrequent feeling of discomfort after food (for both, often relieved through bowel movement).
Concern: While pain level has overall gone down since 1.5 years ago, I am not certain what I should and should not do, given there is no diagnosis or clear understanding of cause of pain. The occasional pain increases made me curious if someone had an experience with pain like this. Doctor's appointment all have lead to little to no improvement.
Additionally, I sense a lot of dismissiveness in all the doctors and specialist for this entire timeline described above, where with no results to show on diagnostic tests, I am sent home to "rest" without any hypothesis or brainstorming, and telling me "come back if pain gets worse". It gets worse and I run another round of catching doctors for, what feels like, waste of time with more tests, same questions and same story being told over and over to each new referred specialist I see.
Note: I asked the doctors on multiple occasions to review the MRI images or query a radiologist to do so as there are 100s of frames. I genuinely don't believe that initial look at it was done properly, with only 1 page report showing "unremarkable" for all metrics they looked at. I don't sense that my pain patterns (which I described extensively to every doctor and the radiologist) were accounted for when looking through any of the tests done.
Thanks in advance for any feedback!!!
[Previously posted on with no luck so far.]
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2024.05.16 04:56 Sweet-Count2557 10 Tips for a Relaxing Maldives Resort Stay for Reluctant Travelers

10 Tips for a Relaxing Maldives Resort Stay for Reluctant Travelers
10 Tips for a Relaxing Maldives Resort Stay for Reluctant Travelers As we explore the realm of travel, it's intriguing to note that despite the allure of the Maldives' pristine beaches and luxurious resorts, many individuals may find themselves hesitant to embark on such a journey.However, with our ten expert tips crafted specifically for reluctant travelers, we aim to provide a comprehensive guide that transforms apprehension into anticipation.Let's uncover the secrets to a truly relaxing Maldives resort stay that caters to even the most hesitant of wanderers.Key TakeawaysPrioritize private villas and overwater accommodations for a secluded stay.Engage in beach activities and spa treatments to embrace relaxation.Opt for all-inclusive packages for worry-free luxury and convenience.Explore beyond the resort for unique experiences and hidden gems.Choosing the Right ResortWhen searching for the perfect Maldives resort for a relaxing getaway, it's crucial to prioritize factors like private villas, overwater accommodations, and exclusive amenities. A resort like Velassaru Maldives fits the bill, offering luxurious private villas where you can unwind in seclusion. These private villas provide the perfect sanctuary for a peaceful retreat, allowing you to enjoy the stunning views of the crystal-clear waters right from your doorstep. Additionally, resorts like JOALI BEING cater to the wellness-focused traveler, with integrated wellness programs and rejuvenating spa experiences that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.In terms of dining options, it's essential to choose a resort that offers diverse culinary experiences. Look for resorts that not only serve delicious and healthy dishes but also provide a wide range of options to cater to different tastes. Whether you're craving fresh seafood by the beach or a gourmet meal under the stars, a resort with diverse dining options like JOALI BEING will ensure that your taste buds are always satisfied.Moreover, when selecting a Maldives resort, safety should be a top priority. Ensure that the resort you choose emphasizes safety protocols such as social distancing and mask-wearing to provide you with a worry-free and relaxing experience. By considering these factors, you can make sure that your Maldives getaway is everything you dreamed of and more.Embracing Island TimeEmbracing the tranquil rhythm of island time in the Maldives allows for a seamless transition into a world where relaxation and serenity reign supreme. The Maldives, with its paradisiacal setting, invites visitors to unwind and let go of the stresses of everyday life. Here are a few ways to fully embrace the relaxed pace and tranquil atmosphere of the Maldives:Immersing Yourself in Leisurely Days: Take advantage of the unhurried pace by indulging in beach activities, such as snorkeling or simply lounging by the crystal-clear waters. These leisurely days are perfect for unwinding and enjoying the serene beauty of the Maldives.Savoring Spa Treatments: Treat yourself to a pampering session at one of the many luxurious spas in the Maldives. From relaxing massages to rejuvenating facials, these treatments will help you reach the pinnacle of relaxation amidst the island's tranquil surroundings.Enjoying Serene Moments in Nature: Whether it's watching a breathtaking sunset, strolling along the powdery white sand beaches, or listening to the gentle lull of the waves, savoring these serene moments in nature is an integral part of embracing island time in the Maldives.Opting for All-Inclusive PackagesOpting for all-inclusive packages in the Maldives ensures a hassle-free and indulgent experience, covering accommodation, meals, drinks, and activities for a truly relaxing getaway. These packages provide a sense of security and convenience, allowing guests to unwind and enjoy their stay without fretting about additional costs. Here is a breakdown of what you can typically expect from an all-inclusive package in the Maldives:InclusionsDetailsBenefitsAccommodationLuxurious overwater villas or beachfront bungalowsUninterrupted relaxation in a stunning settingMealsGourmet dining options with international cuisinesCulinary delights without worrying about the billDrinksUnlimited beverages, including alcoholic drinksEnjoy tropical cocktails by the beach without extra chargesActivitiesWater sports, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and moreExciting adventures to make the most of your stayThese packages offer a worry-free vacation where guests can focus on rejuvenation without the need to constantly make decisions or pay for extras. Indulge in unlimited food and beverages, explore the underwater wonders, or simply lounge by the pristine beaches – all included in your package. With everything taken care of, all you need to do is relax and soak in the beauty of the Maldives.Exploring Beyond the ResortVenture beyond the confines of your resort to discover the authentic charm and diverse experiences awaiting in the Maldives. Exploring beyond the resort opens up a world of opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of this stunning destination.Local Islands: Explore local islands like Maafushi and Guraidhoo to get a taste of Maldivian culture and experience daily island life firsthand.Diving Experience: Visit the Maldives Victory wreck site for a unique diving experience that not only allows you to explore underwater wonders but also offers a glimpse into the country's rich history.Capital City: Take a day trip to Male, the capital city, to wander through markets, visit landmarks like the Grand Friday Mosque, and indulge in local cuisine for a true Maldivian experience.Whether you're into water sports, guided excursions, or simply seeking to uncover hidden gems, stepping beyond the resort boundaries will introduce you to a whole new side of the Maldives. Don't miss out on the chance to explore the vibrant marine life through activities like snorkeling, diving, and fishing, or to journey to uninhabited islands for a secluded beach experience and witness untouched natural beauty.Mindful Relaxation PracticesHow can we incorporate mindfulness practices to enhance relaxation during our stay at a Maldives resort?One way to promote relaxation is by engaging in deep breathing exercises. Find a quiet spot on the beach, close your eyes, and take slow, deep breaths to center yourself and let go of any tension.Another effective practice is meditation. Set aside some time each day to meditate, focusing on the present moment and letting go of any stressful thoughts.Additionally, participating in gentle yoga sessions on the beach can help you unwind and destress. The combination of the soothing ocean waves and the calming yoga poses can create a serene environment for relaxation.To further enhance your relaxation, indulge in the spa treatments offered at the resort. Treat yourself to massages, facials, or body scrubs to rejuvenate your mind and body. The therapeutic touch and calming ambiance of the spa can elevate your relaxation experience.Moreover, take leisurely walks along the pristine beaches or simply relax in a hammock while listening to the sound of the waves. Disconnecting from technology and immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the Maldives can help you truly unwind and recharge.Packing Light and SmartLet's streamline our relaxation experience by packing light and smart for our Maldives resort stay. When it comes to packing light, focusing on the essentials is key. Here are a few tips to ensure you're prepared without overpacking:Swimsuits: Given that you'll likely spend most of your time in the water or on the beach, packing a few swimsuits is a must. Opt for versatile pieces that you can mix and match for different looks.Sunscreen: Protecting your skin from the sun is crucial, especially in a tropical destination like the Maldives. Consider bringing reef-safe sunscreen to not only safeguard your skin but also the marine environment.Curly Hair Care: Embrace your natural curls during your stay and keep your hair routine simple. Pack the necessary products to manage and enhance your curls in the humid weather.Respecting Local CustomsRespecting local customs in the Maldives entails dressing modestly and being mindful of cultural norms to ensure a harmonious experience during your stay. It's important to cover your shoulders, chest, and knees when venturing outside resort islands to show respect for local customs. Avoiding public displays of affection is also crucial to adhere to cultural norms on local islands. Additionally, alcohol consumption is restricted to resort islands only, in compliance with Maldivian regulations.To have a pleasant and respectful stay, it's essential to understand and follow the local rules. By being aware of and respecting cultural sensitivities, you not only show respect but also demonstrate appreciation for the Maldivian way of life. Embracing these customs not only enhances your experience but also fosters positive interactions with locals and fellow travelers.Navigating Transportation HasslesNavigating transportation in the Maldives can be an exciting part of your journey, with seaplanes and boats commonly used to travel from Male to resort islands. Understanding the logistics of island transfers can help make your travel experience smoother and more enjoyable.Seaplanes and Boats: Seaplanes are a popular and picturesque mode of transportation from Male to resort islands. Boats are also commonly used for transfers, especially to islands closer to the capital.Transportation Costs: Seaplane costs typically range from $200 to $600 round trip, depending on the distance to the resort island. It's essential to factor in these costs when planning your trip budget.Resort Coordination: Coordinating with your resort for island transfers can simplify the transportation process. Many resorts offer package deals that include transportation from Male to the island, so be sure to inquire about these options when booking your stay.Navigating transportation in the Maldives may seem daunting at first, but with a bit of preparation and understanding of the available options, you can make the journey from Male to your resort island a seamless and enjoyable part of your overall travel experience.Enjoying Water ActivitiesExploring the stunning aquatic wonders of the Maldives adds a thrilling dimension to our resort stay. The crystal-clear waters beckon us to immerse ourselves in vibrant marine life through activities like snorkeling and diving. For a more leisurely experience, we can opt for kayaking and paddleboarding, allowing us to unwind while soaking in the picturesque views surrounding us. These serene moments on the water offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.If seeking a bit of adventure, windsurfing and parasailing provide an exhilarating twist during our time at the resort. Feeling the wind in our hair and the rush of excitement as we glide over the turquoise waters is sure to create lasting memories. On the other hand, a leisurely swim in the calm lagoons or simply lounging on the pristine white-sand beaches offer moments of pure relaxation and tranquility.As the day transitions into evening, indulging in sunset cruises or joining fishing excursions can provide a tranquil and memorable experience. Watching the sun dip below the horizon while gently cruising along the Maldivian waters is a perfect way to unwind and appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us. Whether seeking relaxation or adventure, the water activities in the Maldives cater to all preferences, ensuring a truly unforgettable stay.Unwinding With Spa TreatmentsAfter a day of thrilling water activities, unwinding with spa treatments in the Maldives is the perfect way to rejuvenate and relax. Spa treatments in this luxurious destination offer a range of relaxing experiences, from massages to facials, all set in serene and tranquil surroundings. Specialized spa therapists are on hand to provide customized treatments tailored to individual needs and preferences, ensuring the ultimate relaxation experience. Many resorts in the Maldives boast world-class spas equipped with luxurious amenities such as hydrotherapy pools, sauna rooms, and private treatment rooms, adding an extra touch of indulgence to your wellness journey.Customized Treatments: Specialized spa therapists offer personalized treatments tailored to your specific needs and preferences, ensuring a truly relaxing experience.Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy the lavish facilities of Maldivian spas, including hydrotherapy pools, sauna rooms, and private treatment rooms, adding to the overall sense of relaxation and rejuvenation.Holistic Wellness: Indulge in signature spa rituals inspired by local traditions and ingredients, promoting holistic wellness and leaving you feeling refreshed and invigorated.Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of the ocean and gentle sea breeze that enhance the spa experience, creating a peaceful oasis for unwinding and de-stressing in the Maldives.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Are the Do's and Don'ts in the Maldives?When visiting the Maldives, it's important to be mindful of beach etiquette, local customs, dress codes, and language barriers. Following these guidelines will help you navigate the cultural norms with ease.Remember to cover up appropriately, respect the designated beach areas, and avoid public displays of affection. By showing respect for the local customs and sensitivities, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience during your stay in the Maldives.Should You Stay at an All Inclusive in the Maldives?Why miss out on the convenience of an all-inclusive stay in the Maldives? With budget options, local cuisine, water activities, private villas, and sunset views all included, it's a stress-free way to unwind.We find that staying at an all-inclusive resort lets us relax and fully enjoy the beauty of the Maldives without worrying about extra costs.What Do I Need to Know Before Going to Maldives?Before going to the Maldives, we recommend packing essentials like sunscreen, light clothing, and swimwear. Respect cultural etiquette by dressing modestly on local islands.Try local cuisine like mas huni and hedhikaa for a true taste of Maldivian flavors.Transportation options include speedboats and seaplanes to hop between islands easily.Consider weather conditions for the best time to visit and enjoy your stay in this tropical paradise.Which Part of Maldives Is the Best to Stay?When choosing where to stay in the Maldives, the best part for a relaxing getaway is the South Male Atoll. This area offers beachfront villas, overwater bungalows, and private islands, perfect for secluded retreats.You can also enjoy local experiences like snorkeling in beautiful coral reefs. South Male Atoll is easily accessible from Male International Airport, making it a convenient choice for a tranquil and luxurious vacation.ConclusionAs we set sail from the tranquil shores of the Maldives, let's remember that just as the ocean ebbs and flows, so too does our need for relaxation and rejuvenation. By following these ten tips, we've unlocked the treasure trove of serenity that this paradise has to offer.May we carry the calmness of these crystal clear waters with us, wherever our journey may take us.Bon voyage!
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2024.05.16 04:40 tirzbeau Week-In Review: SlimDown Rx

Week-In Review: SlimDown Rx
Alright itā€™s going on my second week with SlimDown Rx and Iā€™m frequently asked about the medication so far so hereā€™s a rundown of FAQ.
  • Any side effects? None thankfully.
  • Are you losing weight? Yes.
  • How much? Iā€™ve lost about 6lbs that week.
  • Is it effective? Yes, it has the same active ingredient as branded and other compounds. Itā€™s just as effective as the rest..just cheaper! Yay!
  • How long have you been using the meds? This is my second soon to be third week.
  • Did you grow a third arm? Sadly no.
  • Am I being compensated? Sadly no.
PRICE INCREASE ?!?!? THEYā€™RE SCAM?!?! Yes, SlimDown Rx has increased their prices. When I made my original review a week ago, SlimDown was still a relatively small company but then there was a surge of new customers. In order to efficiently supply their demand, new doctors were hired which is what led to a $20+ price increase. Along with their new staff members, I read upgraded shipping to be a new feature that contributed to their price increase as well. I can understand the disappointment, but I can also understand that theyā€™re still a growing company. On a good note, if you made an appointment prior to 05/26/24 their original prices will be honored for your order.
  • Packaging? Can I see a photo? Sure. It should be at the top, but Iā€™m old I forget how this works.
  • Is that styrofoam? Yes, itā€™s for protection.
  • Whatā€™s in that green bag? Syringes and alcohol pads.
  • Um, whatā€™s that blue bottle? Your vial is placed in there. (I love it)
Feel free to ask me any other questions about the tirzepatide or packaging.
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2024.05.16 04:31 Dry-Persimmon1930 no matter what, starbucks always makes my fiancƩe sick

whether itā€™s a drink or a sandwich, never the same thing either and always a different locationā€¦. she vomits profusely for a couple hours, passes out for a couple, and then wakes up perfectly fine. just happened for the sixth time i believe (youā€™d think sheā€™d maybe learn her lesson by the third or fourth time lol) after having a drink her coworker brought her. if it was food poisoning, surely it would last longer right? weā€™re leaning towards a food sensitivity or allergy, but itā€™s hard to narrow it down. as i said, she gets something different every time this happens. she also has no other allergies or food sensitivities otherwise. baristas out there, is there some secret ingredient yaā€™ll put in everything that isnā€™t common knowledge? lol itā€™s just so bizarre
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2024.05.16 04:27 chelswill111 I got one bump on my thumb in the Florida keys and more appeared after I returned home, they are very itchy and I have several on just one arm. Anyone know what this could be???

I got one bump on my thumb in the Florida keys and more appeared after I returned home, they are very itchy and I have several on just one arm. Anyone know what this could be???
Starting spreading from my thumb up to my shoulder. Iā€™ve had the first bump for a week now, every other one has appeared about one every day since. Very annoying and itchy, Iā€™ve tried putting itching cream and taking allergy medicine and it hasnā€™t done anything. The scar on my arm has been there and has nothing to do with the bumps.
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2024.05.16 04:07 Dependent-Relative46 why does dextromethorphan give me bad side effects when im on wellbutrin?

im on bubroprion and awhile ago i took mucinex dm and saw it said not to take if on MAOIā€™s. i took it because im not on an MAOI. after the third day of taking it, i woke up at 4am and i was hallucinating and paranoid. i was freaking out and it was terrible.
recently ive had a cough from allergies and my mom got me a different cough medicine and to look at the ingredients on the back and it was the same as mucinex DM. why did i get a bad reaction with dextromethorphan when im not on a MAOI? i really wanna use it because it worked so well
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2024.05.16 04:06 InBabylonTheyWept Human Secrets: Part 2

I had hoped that the human would be gone for long enough to inspect my quarters. I figured it would be a good way to get my bearings, as well as learn more about humanities material culture.
Instead, a new human returned after a few minutes. This one wore a sort of white priestly robe, and had something like an amulet hanging from his ears. I asked him what it was for, and got an answer elaborating that it was for hearing hearts.
I assumed that was a metaphor right until he placed its bare metal against my chest.
ā€œCold!ā€ I barked. He paused thoughtfully, considering his options.
ā€œPregnant?ā€ he asked, and I was so taken aback that I could only shake my head. He listened a moment longer, deep in thought, before making a second guess.
ā€œTwo hearts?ā€ he tried, and this time I nodded. He looked extremely pleased to have guessed correctly.
ā€œMedicine,ā€ he said conspiratorially, ā€œis very easy to master. It only takes a decade or two. Iā€™ve had benders longer than that. And then after that first learning, itā€™s just like riding a bike.ā€
ā€œWhatā€™s a bike?ā€ I asked, trying to determine if riding one was more concerning than the idea of a two-decade long bender.
ā€œTheyā€™re something that you ride,ā€ he replied, as if the answer was obvious. He pulled a syringe out a pocket on the front of his priest-robe and asked how I felt about getting a multi-plague-allergy shot.
ā€œOkay, I guess,ā€ I said, but I barely made it past okay before he stuck the syringe into my arm. The needle wasnā€™t large, but the dose itself seemed enormous. There was an eternity of watching the plunger slide down the length of the tube, an endless hell that was made all the longer when the doctor leaned it to share a secret.
ā€œThat was a multi-plague-allergy prevention shot,ā€ he said casually. "Emphasis on prevention. But youā€™ll really have to be careful about phrasing when you get to the Earth.ā€
ā€œTheyā€™d inject me with plagues?ā€ I asked, baffled by the thought.
ā€œIf by ā€˜theyā€™ you mean ā€˜humansā€™, no,ā€ he said. ā€œWeā€™re not evil. But the Earth isnā€™t run by humans anymore. Itā€™s run by a self-replicating cyber god we made from the compiled archives of all our political arguments, anime discussions, and porn commentary."
I think he took my stunned silence as a request for clarification, because he looked up to add in one extra sentence.
"Itā€™s kind of a jerk.ā€
ā€œWas anyone surprised by that?", I asked, and he shrugged in a what-can-you-do way.
ā€œNo,ā€ he said. His hand pulled away from my arm, and I realized that somehow the entire shot had gone by without me noticing.
ā€œRemain in the cabin for the next 48 hours,ā€ he said, strangely professional. ā€œHumans carry a lot of strange diseases. This should protect you from the worst of it. Youā€™ll receive a less terrible set of introductions once the quarantine period is cleared.ā€
He turned as if to walk away, then caught himself.
ā€œIā€™m sorry - itā€™s been so long since I met someone new that Iā€™ve forgotten to do introductions. Iā€™m Pride. Welcome to our ship.ā€
And then he too left me in the quiet of my quarters.
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2024.05.16 03:58 spacewrex777 Mail call! Con bag upgrade!

Mail call! Con bag upgrade!
How do you prepare for a con? This is the answer. What's in the bag besides my allergy medicine? 15 comics of varying thickness, bagged and boarded. 3 top loaders 3 slabs 10 2mil mylar 5 regular bags 5 boards 5 sharpies 3 archival pens 2 ball points 1 set of ear buds 1 cell phone 1 air tag 1 pair of sunglasses 1 wallet More allergy stuff and there's still another empty pocket, side mesh thing for water, straps on both sides for poster tubes. Also pictured is my first con bag. It will not be missed.
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2024.05.16 03:57 apink__panda Looking for Australian brand name for exactly this type of pill, the active ingredient is escitalopram

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2024.05.16 03:37 AntiqueRadio2013 School List Feedback - 4.0/510

I made a post a while ago with my stats, but just to state them again (with a little bit of change):
  1. cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS: 4.0cGPA&sGPA
  2. MCAT score(s) and breakdown: 510 (129/124/129/128)
  3. State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US): FL
  4. Ethnicity and/or race: Hispanic Male, I speak Spanish fluently
  5. Undergraduate institution or category: FL school
  6. Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer): ED Tech, currently ~1096. 120 hours doing 911 calls with rescue.
  7. Research experience and productivity: 765 hours, 1 publication
  8. Shadowing experience and specialties represented: 75 hours in cardiology (heart disease & electrophysiology), anesthesiology, internal medicine
  9. Non-clinical volunteering: ~200 hours in my city's soup kitchen
  10. Other extracurricular activities (including athletics, military service, gap year activities, leadership, teaching, etc): Tutored general chemistry students (this counted for credit though) for 6 semesters, ~100 hours of fencing
  11. Relevant honors or awards: Honors Thesis + Presentation, HSF Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa
School List:
Are there any schools that I should replace, remove, or add? I just took CASPer.
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2024.05.16 03:32 Slepnir1570 Silicone-free moisturizer?

Hi all. New here, and donā€™t use Reddit much other than to scroll the Popular page, but Iā€™m desperate. Please be patient with me.
I developed eczema from when COVID first started. I have anxiety and OCD tendencies, and it went into over washing my hands and wrists until I ruined my skin and skin barrier.
I got my skin mostly healed but in January my brother accidentally bought the wrong detergent (he was visiting and didnā€™t know any better) and it caused a flare that I canā€™t heal.
Iā€™ve had two dermatologist appointments that were awful and led nowhere, even though I did learn from the first appointment that thereā€™s a system to layering moisturizers; 1) oil, 2) lotion, 3) ointment.
My question is this: does anyone know of any silicone-free moisturizers that work to heal skin that is raw and that has caused nerve pain? I donā€™t like silicone in my skincare and I usually use Etsy for my skincare because I have more control over knowing the ingredients as I have allergies to some things, but nothing seems to be working, and my skin feels like a burn currently.
Iā€™m really, really close to just giving up and using something with silicone in it even though I donā€™t want to.
Can anyone please help me even though this is probably a last ditch effort? Thank you so much.
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2024.05.16 03:14 FreeProcess2584 If my workplace gets sued, will I be responsible?

I worked at a restaurant, someone had an allergic reaction to a very common ingredient but one we can remove. They asked for the ingredient to be removed but due to kitchen error we forgot and still served with the allergen. The allergic reaction was severe, they had one bite and it was an issue so cross continuation would have happened has we made the order correctly. It was inevitable considering an allergy wasn't mentioned. No allergy was mentioned before it was just asked to be taken out, the customer didn't double check the food before consumption. I was the person who took the order and made it, we had to call an ambulance and we suspect they'll take a legal route. As the person who made the food, would I have to pay any court fees if we lost for whatever reason? Would we loose because we had the allergen in there anyway? And if I forgot and they did say they had an allergy could I be held responsible for any bills, fees, or paying anything? I do not have the money to pay for the medical bills šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­
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