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Hey everyone. I have been of lexapro for 6 months and get awful muscle contraction. It is to the point I can't sleep. Sometimes it goes away. But I have these awful knots in my neck. Has anyone else had this go away? I've never experienced pain like this.

I never considered myself to be smart, but I never thought I was stupid. As Artemis and I left Athena's oasis, I couldn't help but ponder the enormity of what had just happened. My mind was beginning to clear up and reflection set in as I followed Artemis through solid objects, down rabbit holes, through fire, sleet, and bodies of water.
The fire didn't burn me.
The cold didn't freeze me.
The water didn't drown me.
To think that my stupid human brain caused me to err in judgement to such a degree that I would step into the domain of godhood where I didn't belong... all because I was horny. I cringed the thought away. Yes, it was the hottest thing that had ever happened to me, but the way Athena looked at me; it sent chills down my spine. There would surely be consequences for this, but Artemis had clammed up completely, and wasn't answering my questions.
"Artemis?" I whined. "Hey... I'm sorry. I didn't know this would happen."
She stopped in the middle of the woods. We stood surrounded by a captive audience of oak trees; it was eerily silent. She turned and cast me a long look before walking into one of the larger oaks. I sighed and followed her through it. On the other side, we were back in Thyra under a familiar violet menagerie of stars and planets. She had stopped, finally, sitting down and leaning back.
I stepped in front of her. "Artemis? What, umm... Whatcha doing?"
"Waiting," she said plainly.
I looked around at the desolate canyon.
"... Waiting for what?"
"Judgement," she sighed. "This will be the first place Father will look for me when he hears the news."
"Father?"
"You may know him as Zeus."
A little bit of sweat gathered around my temples. He was the main guy. Like the biggest name in Greek myth. Everyone knows Zeus. But judgement... what was about to happen?
"I thought we were going to go hunt some beast in the Underworld or something." I looked down at my rifle and ran my hand along the length of the barrel. "I was scared at first, but now I want to see what a weapon kissed by Hephaestus can do."
I scoffed. I didn't know where that kind of verbiage came from. Kissed by Hepheastus? What was I, a poet all of the sudden? When I looked up, she looked sick. Her face was sagging and her eyes were lifeless. She leaned back and laid flat on the ground, her arms and legs outstretched as though she were dead.
"I too was eager to hunt," she said in a forlorn tone. "But that was before, in my miserable judgement, I welcomed you into divinity."
That was the first time she'd confirmed it with her own lips and it struck me for the first time that this was truly happening. The weight of it fell on my shoulders and did my level best to suppress it down. I didn't want to think about the implications just yet.
"I thought it was just a blessing," I said, sitting down next to her. "I didn't know there was a limit..."
"Athena tried to pry you from my breast, but you were stuck to it like a stubborn babe. You refused to listen."
"I didn't even realize it!" I defended myself. "Why couldn't you have just blessed me in a different way? Why did it have to be so weird?"
"Each god and goddess may bestow blessings, but for each it is different, and tied to their domain," she answered. "I am the goddess of the hunt, but also of nature, childcare, and birth. My blessing is bestowed as such that reflects my divine purpose." She cast me an annoyed glance, "You are the one who has decided it is weird."
I set the rifle down in front of me and leaned forward, thinking carefully. I didn't want to dig my hole any deeper with Artemis. I didn't need her mad at me too. "I'm sorry," I said finally. "But on earth it's kind of a sexual thing."
"Your species is perverse," she said, closing her eyes. "Am I to blame for that too?"
"No!" I said quickly. "I'm not blaming you for a damn thing, but-"
"The blame lies with me entirely," she cut me off. "I brought you here. I took you to Athena's Oasis. I fed you the milk of the gods with my own breast. Who else is to blame but me? My father will certainly say as much when he finds us."
I swallowed. I didn't know what to do. I was in over my head; way out of my depth to such a degree that I wondered if maybe it was just a good idea to keep quiet and sit still. But I had one question that was burning behind my eyes.
"What's going to happen to you?" I asked.
She opened her eyes and stared at the sky as she contemplated. "... I suppose I'll be reduced to my base components and be remade a more capable daughter. They call it rebirthing."
"Artemis," I said softly. "That sounds like dying."
"There is no death," she refuted. "Only rebirth. I will be remade."
"Yeah, it still sounds like death to me," I pressed.
"It's the closest thing to death that goddess can experience," came a familiar voice from behind me. I turned to see Apollo walking slowly toward us. "Sister, sister," he chanted. "What have you done this time?"
I wasn't overwhelmed by his beauty this time, but I still felt my chest tighten. It was the same feeling as seeing an ex from a long time ago in a public space like the mall or the grocery store. A flutter of something that once was there, but nothing substantial.
"Word will spread," Artemis said, her voice cracking. "And when Father has discovered what I have done, he will do what is right, I am certain of it."
"Will he?" Apollo asked. "Because Father has never been one to overreact, yes?" His tone carried the faintest hint of sarcasm.
Artemis didn't respond.
"I can't help but feel responsible for all of this," I said, getting to my feet. "I'll accept full responsibility."
"That will not be up to you," Artemis said, sitting up and hugging her knees.
"You may assume all the responsibility you like," said Apollo, turning to face me. "But there is not a single god or goddess on Mount Olympus that will accept that. You were a simple-minded human when you erred. It is what your kind does. Would you curse an acorn for falling from a tree?"
"I get it, I get it," I rolled my eyes. "But it's not fair. Artemis didn't know I would fuck up the way I did. She doesn't deserve to die!"
"Make no mistake," Apollo said sternly. "It will not just be her, but Athena and Hephaestus for participating in this little charade." He turned his eyes toward the cracked canyon floor and sighed. "... And of course, I as well."
"No!" Artemis was on her feet.
"I will be punished for failing to alert Father to your wily machinations," he looked up at her. "I turned a blind eye. And I did it while Brian was still a human."
Artemis held his gaze for a second before turning and looking at me. "... The Fates," she whispered.
"The Fates?" I looked between the two of them. "What's going on?"
"Father will speak with the Fates," Artemis said as though in a panic, returning her attention to her brother. "They know all that is and all that will be."
"For humans," Apollo clarified, turning to me. "The Fates have no knowledge concerning the gods and goddesses. But everything that transpired around you while you were human will be a part of their knowledge."
"So Zeus will talk to them..." I began to put it together. "And you'll have no plausible deniability. They'll have seen you interacting with me here."
"Hephaestus and Athena as well," Apollo nodded. "None of us can deny what we've done here." He looked at his sister and scowled. "Because we trusted in her to know what she was doing."
This was a mess. A complete disaster of my own making. I was such an idiot. I should have known better than to trespass against the gods. For had I known that Artemis would pay such a price, I would have never chased such an audacious undertaking. I held one hand to my head and felt that same nausea that had overtaken me back at the oasis. My inner dialogue was changing. I was thinking in a voice that wasn't really my own. I could feel myself slowly changing somehow.
"Forgive me," Artemis said to her brother.
"He may," came another voice to her left. In the blink of an eye, a newcomer had manifested. "But I will not. I trusted you to know better, Artemis."
After only a moment, I recognized him. It was Hephaestus, but human-sized and not all glowy and scary. He also bore a nasty scar across the right side of his face. I hadn't noticed it in the shadowy forge, but it was distracting. He stared daggers at Artemis, his strong arms folded across his chest.
Artemis buried her face in her hands. "I did not mean to risk you all alongside me," she sobbed. "I am so ashamed."
"As well you should be," Apollo spoke furiously. "Father already detests Hephaestus. He will be rebirthed as well."
"He detests me," Hepheastus, turned to Apollo, "Because I dared to suggest he was wrong about something. Though, if you ask me, the old man has hated me from the moment he laid eyes on me."
"Stop, stop, stop," I lifted my hands. "Just... let's just think about this for a second. Why do we have to wait around for Zeus to find out?" I asked. "We could just, y'know, get out of here. Nobody has to be killed over this, we can just leave, can't we? He doesn't know anything yet!"
"You imbecile," Apollo seethed, putting his face inches from mine. "You know nothing about anything. Keep your moronic human notions to yourself for so long as they persist within you."
That broke my heart. I wrestled with the emotions that roiled within me. I took a step back and inhaled, holding the tears back. I wasn't going to cry. I was a grown-ass man. So why did I feel like a toddler in time-out?
"Actually," came a new voice from behind Artemis. We turned to see Athena caressing her chin thoughtfully. "While his primal human instincts compell him to flee... in this case, it might not be the worst idea."
"You've hit your head, yes?" Apollo asked. "You would take a human's side? So much for a goddess of wisdom. Take your council elswehere."
"Mind your manners, Brother," Artemis spoke up. "That is Athena you are addressing. You will hear her speak."
We all stood in a moment of tense silence. Athena began to pace around the gathered gods, patiently choosing her words before she spoke them.
"Father has had a hot temper as of the last few hundred years," she began. "Don't act like you all haven't been weary of him; that you haven't shared whispers of concern with your siblings."
Everyone turned their eyes away from her, as though unwilling to accept it. But I could tell from the expressions on their faces that she was telling the truth. Something was going on with Zeus, it seemed, but what? Why were his kids so afraid of him?
"He has been rebirthing gods and goddesses for small offenses as of late," Athena went on. "I, for one, have been living in fear of his ire for some time now. He is not the same as he once was."
"Do not speak ill of Father," Artemis came to Zeus's defense. "He is facing difficulties!"
"That is..." Apollo trailed off. "A hefty accusation," he said finally, staring the goddess down.
Athena stared back with equal ferocity. "Then why, Apollo, did you keep your sister's little venture to yourself?"
He remained quiet. I didn't know the gods bickered like this. I always assumed they were some big happy family just living in paradise, but it seemed like there was at least some degree of treachery afoot.
Afoot?
I winced.
"Your silence says it all," Athena smirked before turning serious. "What little empathy Father once possessed is gone. We can all wait around to be rebirthed to Father's liking," she passed her eyes over us. "Or we can flee. The worst thing that can happen to us is rebirth either way."
"I have yearned to leave his gaze for eons now," said Hephaestus. "I will join in an escape effort."
"There would be little effort required," Apollo announced. "There has never been an attempt to leave the pantheon. It would likely be as simple as walking through an open doorway. But this discussion is traitorous; blasphemers, each and every one of you."
"I will run with Athena," Artemis announced.
"Sister!" Apollo scolded.
"Athena is more than my sister, she is my best friend," Artemis balled her fists. "If it were anyone else who suggested it, I may not have listened. But Athena's wise words have guided me through great trials."
"I am with them," Hephaestus said to Apollo. "You can stay here with the accident," he eyed me angrily.
Artemis looked as though she wanted to come to my defense, but ultimately said nothing.
Another arrow through my heart.
"Hephaestus," I began my sentence without anywhere for it to go. "I... I might not be..." I flailed. Suddenly, I had a question. "Wait," I pointed at him. "Why can I understand you now?"
"Because, dear Brian," Athena answered for him, walking up to me and placing a hand against my forehead. "You are a god now. It doesn't matter whether Hephaestus likes it or not, you are divinity born of mankind."
"Well," I glanced around without moving my head. "What am I the god of?"
"She is checking," Apollo said. "Be quiet while she divinates your domains."
I felt a tingling sensation around my forehead. It tickled, and I couldn't help but giggle a little. It made Artemis smile and my heart soared.
"You are..." Athena spoke, closing her eyes, her concentration tightening. "The god of indulgence and isolation," she announced, opening her eyes and smiling at me. She removed her hand and stepped back, leaving me in a stunned silence.
"Did you just call me fat and lonely?" I blurted out.
Athena lifted her hand to her mouth and dimples manifested on her cheeks. Artemis did the same, but couldn't stifle her laughter. Apollo snickered and turned his head. I stood there with my mouth wide open as Hephaestus began to chuckle to himself. But he didn't look happy about it. He would smile and laugh before scowling it away, and then laughing again. The others adopted an expression not dissimilar to mine and stared at the god of the forge.
"I can't stop," Hephaestus managed between breathy laughter.
"By the stars," Athena murmured. "I don't believe I've ever seen Hephaestus laugh."
"Nobody has," Apollo said in equal wonderment.
"That is your sense of humor?" Artemis asked, aghast. "It is so... childish! So unexpected!"
"I have no sense of humor!" Hephaestus barked, finally getting his laughter under control. "He did something to me!"
"I didn't do anything!" I threw my arms up.
"Perhaps," Athena smiled at me. "He also holds the domain of humor. I didn't search for it."
"Great," I said angrily. "I'm 'Hilarious', the fat and ugly Greek god of comedy, I love it."
Hephaestus exploded in a renewed fit of laughter, perhaps prompting the others to laugh at me. I stood there in the center of the laughter and frowned.
"Can we get out of here now?" I shouted.
They laughed harder.
This sucked.
Writing Prompt Submitted by u/blablador-2001

Today; purge; start.
40 mgs daily. 5’7, 170 lbs. I’m a combat fighter and spend a lot of time in the gym and even started a cut during my course, but we left the dosage the same. I have a healthy diet and don’t drink often; don’t smoke. I do take CBD.
(That is, indeed, hair dye on my ear in the last pic)
I’ve always struggled with congested skin/closed comedones all over my face- it was never smooth. Once the cystic/nodulistic popped up when I stopped birth control and got my tubes removed, I decided it was time to find a permanent solution. Forever grateful that I did. So much more confident now; less pain; such smooth skin.
The purge was the hardest. They came up as cysts and nodules, which was very painful. Putting on lotion and sunscreen hurt; my partner caressing my face or kissing me hurt. I hated looking in the mirror. But, it passed. I want to say around 2 1/2 months in it calmed down the most?
Aching is the runner up symptom- but, as a combat fighter, I was expecting it. The course did affect my training a bit with the fatigue + soreness, but you just push through it and try not to think too much.
I had auditory hallucinations and extreme depression/aggression for one week in particular during the beginning of month two, but it, luckily, faded. As the month ended. I’m fine this month.
Migraines and dizziness seem to have increased, but I’m also in the midsts of being tested for POTS so it’s hard to say if the accutane exacerbated it or otherwise.
Mainly just dealing with redness and scarring now (and dry lips).
I was very dry (eczema) before starting, so there wasn’t a huge change besides my lips. I was well versed in hydrating, moisturizing, and protectant products.

Ladies and gentlemen,
Good evening. I stand before you today to discuss a matter of profound importance: the rights of transgender individuals. This is a topic that speaks to the very heart of our values as a society—values of equality, dignity, and respect for all. Transgender people, like everyone else, deserve to live their lives free from discrimination, prejudice, and violence. Yet, despite significant progress, the struggle for trans rights remains an urgent and ongoing battle.
Transgender individuals face unique challenges that can make their lives incredibly difficult. From the moment they come out, they often encounter misunderstanding, hostility, and exclusion. These challenges are pervasive, affecting every aspect of life, including healthcare, employment, education, and legal recognition. According to a 2020 report by the National Center for Transgender Equality, nearly one in three trans people have experienced homelessness, and more than half have faced discrimination in healthcare. These statistics are not just numbers; they represent real people enduring real pain.
One of the most fundamental rights that must be defended is the right to self-identify. Every person should have the autonomy to define who they are and have their gender identity respected. This includes having access to appropriate documentation that reflects their true identity. Being forced to live with incorrect identification is not just an inconvenience; it can lead to serious harm, including discrimination and harassment.
In addition to legal recognition, transgender individuals deserve access to comprehensive and affirming healthcare. This means not only providing transition-related care but also ensuring that all healthcare services are delivered in a manner that respects their identity. Transgender people should not have to fear going to the doctor or worry about being mistreated by medical professionals. We must advocate for healthcare policies that are inclusive and respectful of the needs of trans individuals.
Education is another crucial area where change is needed. Schools should be safe spaces where all students, regardless of their gender identity, can learn and thrive. This involves implementing policies that protect trans students from bullying and harassment, as well as providing inclusive curricula that reflect diverse gender identities. Education is a powerful tool in dismantling prejudice, and by fostering understanding from a young age, we can build a more inclusive society for future generations.
Employment discrimination is another significant issue. Transgender individuals often face bias in hiring and promotion, leading to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. It is imperative that we enforce and strengthen laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in the workplace. Creating inclusive work environments where everyone can succeed is not just a matter of fairness; it is also beneficial for society as a whole.
Public awareness and advocacy are vital components of the fight for trans rights. We must all take responsibility for educating ourselves and others about the issues facing the transgender community. This means listening to trans voices, amplifying their stories, and standing in solidarity with them in their struggles. It also means challenging transphobia whenever and wherever we encounter it, whether in our personal lives, workplaces, or communities.
In conclusion, the fight for transgender rights is a fight for basic human dignity and equality. It is about recognizing and affirming the humanity of all people, regardless of their gender identity. As we move forward, let us commit ourselves to building a world where transgender individuals are not merely tolerated but are fully embraced and celebrated for who they are. By standing together, we can create a society that honors the rights of everyone and ensures that all people have the opportunity to live their lives authentically and freely.
Thank you.

Hey Entrepreneur!
I wanted to share the story of the past year and a half of my life - a tale of challenges, tech innovation, and a whole lot of snacks. This isn’t just about launching a product; it’s about solving a big problem that inspired an entire platform.
**TL;DR: My buddy and I sold our previous snack subscription box company and made a cool thing**

The Seeds of Discontent

At our previous company, my buddy Mike and I saw how powerful influencer marketing could be. Our business, delivering international snacks to doorsteps, was perfect for social media. But managing these influencer partnerships was a huge headache.
Each new campaign started with excitement but quickly became overwhelming. We dealt with many social media platforms, each with its own rules and metrics. Keeping track of everything felt like trying to solve a puzzle with pieces that kept changing. The tools we used were basic. They helped us send products and payments but didn’t offer much for managing or understanding the big picture.
Tracking our campaign performance was a real pain. With just a small team running our marketing, we were juggling hundreds of influencers at the same time. It was hard to keep an eye on everyone and make quick decisions. Plus, the data we got was often late and messy, making things even more frustrating.
This constant struggle showed us a big gap in our toolkit. We needed a solution that could make managing influencers easier and give us useful insights, something as dynamic and global as our product. This ongoing frustration planted the seeds for what would eventually become our new company.

Market Research: Finding the Pain Points

After selling our previous business, Mike and I took a six-month break. We explored different ideas, from unique apps to a Castle Crashers style game. But our experience working with creators kept pulling us back to marketing. We knew the challenges of influencer marketing needed to be addressed.
We talked to our network in the e-commerce space to see if they had similar problems. The feedback was eye-opening. Many businesses struggled with existing tools, which mostly acted as simple marketplaces, where interactions were brief and not very deep.
Even worse, the few ambassador tools available were expensive and limited. When I searched for an ambassador software tool that worked across all social networks, the options I found required scheduling demos days in advance. They often lacked direct API connections and supported only a few major social media networks. The starting prices were high, often around $5k per month, with costs going up as the program expanded.
This research not only validated our experiences but also showed us a strategic need for our own tool. We realized we needed a solution not just to fill the current gap but also as a key part of our marketing stack for future businesses. We were determined to build something that wouldn’t force us—or anyone else—to pay a crazy amount for effective influencer marketing.

Designing the Dream: Our New Business’ Blueprint

With a clear vision from our frustrations and market research, we set out to create our new business. Our goal was to build a comprehensive tool that would change influencer marketing. Here’s what we focused on:

• **Comprehensive Integration**: We made sure the tool we created works with the top 10 social networks in the US. This unified approach helps marketers manage campaigns across different platforms easily, without juggling multiple tools.
  
• **Dynamic Engagement Tools**: Engagement is key, so we developed real-time interaction capabilities. We built user-friendly native apps for ambassadors on the App Store and Google Play, allowing influencers to stay engaged and responsive. Brands manage their campaigns through a web-based company portal.
  
• **Robust Analytics Engine**: While our analytics engine gives deep insights, we know it needs continuous improvement. We designed it to evolve, offering ongoing updates to refine its capabilities and deliver actionable intelligence.
  
• **Flexible and Fun Engagement**: The points and rewards system was the most important and fun feature to develop. This gamification of the influencer experience encourages participation and loyalty, making marketing campaigns more engaging.
  
• **Advanced Group Segmentation**: We included the ability to segment ambassadors into groups. This allows brands to target certain activities and rewards to specific groups, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing efforts.
  

Each feature of our tool we were creating was designed to address specific pain points we identified. Our goal was to offer a tool that was powerful, efficient, adaptable, and enjoyable for both brands and their ambassador partners.

Launching Our New Business: Embracing User Feedback

After about 18 months of design and development, we started the soft launch of our new business on May 1st. Opting for a soft launch allowed us to focus on real-time feedback and fine-tuning over making a big initial splash. This approach is crucial - not just for introducing our product but for understanding how it fits into the real world, where actual users rely on it.

Initial Rollout and Testing

Our launch a couple of weeks ago marked the start of our public journey. We released our new tool we created with ambassador apps on the App Store and Google Play, and opened our web-based company portal for business use. This phase is not about mass marketing but about engaging with our professional network and early adopters testing everything in real-world conditions. This includes real companies and creators, ensuring our platform is robust and responsive.

Iterative Feedback Integration

Feedback from these early stages is invaluable. We have set up multiple channels to communicate with our initial users to ensure they feel supported and heard. This ongoing dialogue is critical as it helps us identify and implement necessary adjustments quickly. Each piece of feedback is a step towards improving functionality and user experience.

Continued Development Based on Early Insights

Since we are still in the soft launch phase, our focus remains on refining the platform. A recent development was adding the Creator Hub and Company Center about a month ago—enhancements from recognizing limitations in our initial setup.
**Creator Hub**: The Creator Hub allows businesses to manage their ambassador relationships dynamically. Companies can discover and invite creators who match their interests and campaign goals, ensuring more personalized and effective collaborations.
**Company Center**: This feature allows creators to independently discover and apply to various ambassador programs, giving them the freedom to engage with brands that align with their interests.
These features aim to make the connection between companies and creators as seamless and beneficial as possible, accommodating a wide range of marketing strategies and campaign sizes.

How The Tool We Created Works: Streamlining Influencer Marketing

Our tool is designed to simplify and enhance the influencer marketing process for both companies and creators. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how our platform works:

1. **Signup and Integration**

• Companies can quickly create customizable signup forms. They can also invite new ambassadors directly from the Creator Hub that match their interests. This flexibility helps integrate Social Strudel into existing marketing workflows.

1. **Ambassador Onboarding**

• Creators apply to become ambassadors, download the Social Strudel app, and connect their social media accounts. This ensures that once approved, creators can start engaging with brand campaigns promptly.

1. **Application Review**

• Companies get notifications of new applicants and can approve or decline them based on their fit and relevance to marketing goals. This step ensures only the best ambassadors represent the brand.

1. **Targeted Segmentation**

• Companies can segment ambassadors into groups, allowing them to tailor activities and communications. This supports targeted marketing strategies and more personalized engagement.

1. **Activity Management**

• Companies set up new activities on various social platforms for ambassadors. Examples include:
  
  • **Instagram**: Create a photo post featuring the brand’s latest snack box and use specific hashtags.
  • **TikTok**: Develop a short video showing a fun unboxing of the product, encouraging engagement through likes and comments.
  • **Twitch**: Host a live stream where the ambassador tries snacks from the box during a gaming session, discussing favorites with viewers.
• These are just examples, and activities can be tailored to fit different platforms and goals.
  

1. **Real-Time Notifications**

• Creators get notifications about new activities through push notifications and email. They can browse the app for available activities, ensuring they never miss an opportunity.

1. **Submission and Verification**

• Creators submit proof of activity completion directly through the app. This makes managing submissions easy and organized for companies.

1. **Activity Approval**

• Companies review submitted activities, approving or declining them based on quality and alignment with campaign objectives. This maintains high standards and ensures effectiveness.

1. **Rewards and Motivation**

• Upon approval, creators earn points, which can be redeemed for various rewards. This system motivates creators to produce high-quality content and stay engaged.

1. **Custom Rewards Creation**

• Companies create custom rewards, ranging from products, discounts, to unique experiences, or even cash. This flexibility allows brands to align rewards with their strategies and ambassador preferences.

1. **Reward Notifications and Redemption**

• Creators are notified of available rewards and can redeem their points. This keeps creators motivated and engaged.

1. **Reward Distribution Management**

• Companies are notified about reward redemptions and distribute rewards accordingly. This final step ensures creators are compensated for their efforts, and companies can manage reward distribution easily.

Looking Forward: The Road Ahead for Us

As we continue with our new business, we are committed to not just meeting but exceeding the evolving needs of digital marketing. We’ve only just begun to tap into our platform’s potential, and our roadmap is geared towards enhancing our service and expanding our reach.

Enhanced Integration Capabilities

We aim to expand our platform’s integration capabilities, adding support for social networks like WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, and Quora, and adapting to new emerging platforms like the anticipated Vine 2. By covering more platforms, we provide our users with tools to engage with audiences everywhere online.

Advanced Analytics and AI Implementation

Understanding the crucial role of data, we plan to enhance our analytics engine with advanced metrics and predictive analytics. By integrating AI, we aim to give users insights that reflect current trends and anticipate future behaviors.

Continued Focus on User Experience

User feedback is key and remains a cornerstone of our development. We are committed to refining the user experience based on real usage and feedback. This includes enhancing our mobile apps and ensuring the Creator Hub and Company Center are intuitive and robust. Both are still in early stages, and we are actively working to improve these features.

Expanding Educational Resources

To help users fully leverage the tool we created, we plan to expand our educational resources. This includes tutorials, best practice guides, and case studies for new users, and advanced content for experienced marketers to refine their strategies.

Final Reflections

If you've stuck with me this long through our story, thank you! Reflecting on this journey, it’s clear that every challenge and setback helped shape our vision and refine our approach. From the initial frustrations to the detailed market research, every step has been a learning experience. We're excited about the future and committed to improving our platform constantly to meet the evolving needs of our users and potential users. If you have any questions or feedback at all, I’d love to hear it! Your insights and support mean a lot as my partner and I continue to grow and innovate.

I lost a root canal crown and I need my tooth pulled. I’m gonna get it done soon but my dentist said it won’t harm me if I keep it in there for a little bit since my tooth is dead. But I’ve noticed pain and a sore throat and also a running nose? Could this be from the dead tooth?

My father is diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. He suffers from frequent urination. However, all of a sudden, he has urinary retention. Today, whenever he goes, he pees very little. It has been 12 hours. Should we take him to the hospital? He doesnt feel pain or the urge to go. He has peed a bit but each time he does, a few drops come out.

I am on week 3-4 post ACL reconstruction with a hamstring graft. My calf randomly started hurting the last couple of days and I googled and of course freaked myself out when “blood clots” was the first thing to come up. I don’t believe I have done anything else to put strain on my calf so I’m not why it hurts it one specific spot but it’s very tender…
Did anyone lose experience anything like this?
Many thanks ❤️‍🩹

For those who had bad teeth/broken teeth/exposed roots/etc, does the tooth pain cause pretty severe headaches for you or make you dizzy at all?

I [22, Male, 5'11, 262lbs] Have been suffering from jaundice for the better part of two weeks, and my poop has not been solid, I spent two days at the hospital only for the doctors the guess:
Hepatitis A; Except I don't have any of the other symptoms of Hep A, and contact with any Possible Hep A is minimum.
Celiac; Except I'm not allergic to gluten, and I don't have joint pain.
None of the ducts are clogged up, a CT and MRI scan proved that.
And to boot, they say that my liver doesn't have any major issues.
Is there something that was missed?

"Welcome to the kingdom of Helen, where mystery lies at every corner and the supernatural lurks in the background. As you begin to establish your reputation as the kingdom's premier mystery-solving group, a desperate guardsmen seeks your aid. He claims he’s been unable to sleep, but he also appears severely exhausted and visibly in pain. Right away this doesn’t appear to be a normal case of insomnia. His symptoms include relentless sleep paralysis, crippling fatigue, and ominous dreams of his deepest fears.
Will you be able to uncover the truth behind these haunting hallucinations, or will you become trapped in a never-ending nightmare?"
Hey, I'm running a one-shot campaign on May 17th at 7PM EST. As the introduction suggests, you'll be investigating the cause of your client's sleep paralysis. I plan on running the campaign on Roll20 and using Discord for voice. If you're interested, please read the house rules and fill out this survey.
I hope you all have a great day!

(I also posted this on Hypothyroidism but figured it might help someone here as well - I have Hashimotos)
I switched to a dedicated team of thyroid specialists in March (2024). I haven't felt this great in years. No fatigue, no brain fog, little stress, I sleep great, no more depression, body pains are gone, and more. I'm 54 and have struggled with thyroid issues since my 20's or younger. For years the doctors told me it is all in my head - the single thyroid test they would do always came back normal. I found a specialist in my early 40's and felt great with the proper meds...then I moved to a different city a few years later and have struggled since.
I am now with Paloma Health (available in the U.S., countrywide). I was hesitant to go with them, because they do not take my insurance. Turns out it isn't that expensive (just a bit more than without insurance). They ran a full panel of tests (4 in total - never had this done before!). I met virtually with a doctor who focuses on thyroid. She changed the type of medication I was taking (which included T3, and it was pushing that T3 number too high). First 6 weeks of the new medication was too low a dose (though she said I should expect that to happen - she didn't want to push me into a hypo state). I took another panel of tests after that first 6 weeks, which clearly showed I have Hashimotos. She upped the dosage, and like a miracle, within a couple weeks I felt amazing!!
I had lost hope that I could ever feel this good again. I highly recommend Paloma Health! (I'm not affiliated in any way).

I’ve been commenting on some people’s posts so here is my story, what I’ve found helps and things I’ve tried.
I started getting episodic chronic CH when i was 20 and I’m 32 now so it’s been 12 years. They start every Spring and Fall and last about 3 months or until I can break a cycle. In the beginning my cycles could last about 6 months because i didn’t know what was going on and they were totally unmanaged. I typically have 2 headaches a day and 1 at night everyday while in a cycle. It seems to ramp up for me during a cycle and ramp down when coming out of a cycle. So, once I enter a cycle they’ll grow in intensity and frequency until I’m having 3 - 4 in a 24hr period for like two weeks and then they start decreasing in frequency and intensity. The headaches will last about 1 hr - 2 hrs. I can’t even count how many times I was suicidal in the beginning when the CH were not managed.
I take Verapamil ER everyday which works as a calcium channel ion blocker so helps slow nerve firings. I break my 100 mg oral sumatriptan in-half so i can stop more headaches over a longer period of time and reduce my chance of rebounding (unfortunatly still experience significant pain with this method gotta do what u gotta do). I take 800mg of magnesium glycinate daily and riboflavin.
I’ve tried botox, acupuncture, seizer medication, all kinds of beta blockers, sumatriptan, verapamil, ketamine, Psilocybin, acid, DMT, banging my head against the ground, energy workers, cranial sacral massage, upper cervical chiropractic, diet changes for allergies, wim hof breathing, and cold therapy.
My triggers are alcohol, smoke, tobacco, sleep, excessive heat / heart rate and gluten.
What I’ve gathered is the hypothalamus is becoming inflamed for some reason (hypothalamus controls body cycles) which the trigeminal nerve runs over therefore putting pressure on the nerve.
My most relief in frequency and intensity has been from eleminating things that cause inflammation from my diet and environment mainly gluten and alcohol. When it’s wild fire season i stay indoors with air purifiers. FIND YOUR TRIGGERS AND ELIMINATE THEM. I also break my cycles with Psilocybin and then keep my body inflammation low by staying away from triggers until I’m out of a cycle so about 3 months.
This has been a life saving resource https://clusterbusters.org
Wish you all the best ❤️
“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” Friedrich Nietzsche

I’ve had my ears pierced since I was 6 months old and I am almost 30 now. I had no issues with them at all up until 5 years ago when one of them became inflamed and very painful out of the blue. Now it happens every few months. I usually just clean the area and the earrings with antiseptic or 3% hydrogen peroxide and let everything dry thoroughly. I do clean my ears front and back twice a day with soap and water and I only wear studs, hence my confusion…
My question is why is this happening all of a sudden and has this happened to anyone else? And is there a way to stop it completely?

what’s everyone’s experience with flare ups? i’m not sure if im having one big flare up or multiple ones. i’ll get random pains in chest, back + arms probably up to 20x a day, but the pain will go away in 1-2 minutes.
im not having constant pain, so im not sure if these are all separate flare ups or im just in one large flare up?
i started a stretching routing about 5 days ago, lots of recommend stretches + laying on rolled towel/tennis balls.

(I also posted this on Hypothyroidism but figured it might help someone here as well - I have Hashimotos)
I switched to a dedicated team of thyroid specialists in March (2024). I haven't felt this great in years. No fatigue, no brain fog, little stress, I sleep great, no more depression, body pains are gone, and more. I'm 54 and have struggled with thyroid issues since my 20's or younger. For years the doctors told me it is all in my head - the single thyroid test they would do always came back normal. I found a specialist in my early 40's and felt great with the proper meds...then I moved to a different city a few years later and have struggled since.
I am now with Paloma Health (available in the U.S., countrywide). I was hesitant to go with them, because they do not take my insurance. Turns out it isn't that expensive (just a bit more than without insurance). They ran a full panel of tests (4 in total - never had this done before!). I met virtually with a doctor who focuses on thyroid. She changed the type of medication I was taking (which included T3, and it was pushing that T3 number too high). First 6 weeks of the new medication was too low a dose (though she said I should expect that to happen - she didn't want to push me into a hypo state). I took another panel of tests after that first 6 weeks, which clearly showed I have Hashimotos. She upped the dosage, and like a miracle, within a couple weeks I felt amazing!!
I had lost hope that I could ever feel this good again. I highly recommend Paloma Health! (I'm not affiliated in any way).

(other than Matt) is that I'm the reason RTX started the raves in '22. Back in January of 2022, right when RTX tickets were on sale, I asked a question on AH's Chit and Chat (remember those?). I asked if they were gonna have an RTX prom and after some excited discussion, Trevor immediately messaged someone and months later, the rave was announced. That was the only year I was able to go to RTX. It was so much fun. I got to meet so many wonderful people, both our favorite content creators and other fans.
Like most of us, life has had some major downs for me (and ups), but I could always count on RT content to make me smile and help ease the pain. Thank you.

Okay, I’m sure this is just me overreacting. I’m 35 weeks pregnant

• all day my mid to lower back has had a dull pain (I do sit for work)
  
• my stomach is hard & a little achy
  
• tmi but I have had loose stools all day
  

does this sound like preterm or just normal 35 week feelings? I did message my doctor.

What would you say or do? I need help. I'm 27, my mom is a narc, my stepdad is an enabler with little/no relationship with me. 2 months ago my mom had a horrible verbally abusive/rage episode at me, that snowballed into insane accusations towards me and stonewalled me until now. This has also brought immense pain and drama during the time of an important life accomplishment of mine that she knows about and I'm trying so hard to enjoy.
I tried to have a relationship with them this year but the pain from this episode and lack of empathy made me realize I need to go no contact, I can't continue on. Now my stepdad is getting tested for cancer today. What do I do if it's positive? My stepdad has been verbally and emotionally abusive (over text) and guilt tripping the last few days regarding the incident with my mom. But If it's positive I was thinking about texting "I'm very sorry to hear you have cancer. Your health will be in our prayers" and then maybe not contacting further? What would you say when they undoubtedly address how I'm barely talking to them? And by address I mean a barrage of soul destroying insults and character destruction.
I don't know what to do. I have been suffering for 2 months from the guilt tripping and abuse from the last episode. I need to heal, thankfully my husband is very supportive. Let me know If my idea is too cold or any ideas.

Do any of you have a geographic tongue? What do you use to relieve the pain? It mostly hurts when I brush or use listerine, but it's always a mild pain. I see my Rheum in June so I can ask more then.

It’s all under my tongue and seems to only be on the parallel folds/in a symmetrical pattern?? It hurts so bad :(

Basically I have met such an amazing man who really is my dream man and everything I’ve been looking for. Except he is poly and I am monogamous.
I have never dated anyone poly before and never explored it or even thought about it for a second. I don’t know how to navigate this and if I should try, because I really feel strongly for him and don’t want to lose him. But I realise there could be a lot of pain for me down the road.
Does this kind of unbalance ever work?