One small thing that changed your life forever. Good or bad

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Several years ago this “no poo” trend was totally super hot.

It claimed shampoo was bad for your hair.

The suggestion was to get yourself acclimated,

You use different kinds of natural hair and scalp cleansers.

My hair/scalp have never been the same.

Ever.

By the time I got frustrated with the “no poo” situation,

The damage was done.

I have to treat my scalp every day and have a three step hair/scalp routine when I wash it.

I’ll have to do that ■■■■ my whole life because of one attempt at “no poo”.

My uncle used “Slim Fast” and lost a lot of weight.

Like 70lbs.

But he had a stomachache every single day of his life.

Even when he quit using the product.

Said it was one of his biggest regrets.

Weird, huh?

Anyone have a story?

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I broke my tibia and fibula when I was in middle school skiing. Anyway, at my friend’s house I used a pocket knife to cut the entire cast off about 2 weeks before I was supposed to and I think that I bent the bone slightly as it was continuing to heal. It’s a regret of mine. I still have a slight limp because of it

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It’s such a coincidence you posted this topic, as I am on the fence about starting more intense skincare like retinaldehydes and pharmaceutical-grade retinols…

Like, my skin’s alright right now, but I gotta think about the future too.

I worry if I start incorporating these products in my skincare routine, I could really fuuck up my skin, like permanently.

Or I could become dependent on these products, and if I stop or switch, my skin could get jacked up for good.

But on the other hand, if I use the retinol, my smoker’s lines would disappear and my elevens would be toast.

So I’m on the fence about starting a new skincare routine… It’s not a decision I make lightly :sweat_smile:.

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Not to be forward tuna but the last photograph you posted of yourself without makeup proves that you have nothing to worry about. I’m definitely going to hold that position. Your being a perfectionist if you use retinol. Accept the age as it comes, you are very beautiful.

My opinion

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Besides schizophrenia, I think one of the things that has impacted my life the most was developing diabetes.

This may not be a very interesting story, but now I’m typing so I guess it’s on.

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I was in psychosis. This psychosis eventually led me to fasting influenced by delusions. Because of this fasting, I was able to reverse diabetes.

Unfortunately, Once I got properly medicated and out of psychosis, I gained weight and diabetes came back into my life.

So, I guess I’m more healthy when I’m crazy :person_shrugging:.

It seems like it just keeps getting worse and worse at this point. There is a snowball effect of getting heavier, diabetes getting worse, increasing insulin , which causes you to get heavier.

Then throw Ozempic into the mix. The medicine that makes me so gassy that if I eat the wrong thing, I cant lay down for a half hour without getting stomach bloating and pain until the food mostly digests 12 hours later.

If I wanted to lose weight by being sick, I would just eat some rotten fish or something.

Anywho, my “story” has just turned into me complaing, so I will quit.

This is what happens sometimes when you type on the fly :confused: .

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I talked to a doctor about retinol.

She was super cool about it and I’ve been getting a prescription for years.

Not a single doctor has had a problem with it and my skin adjusted quickly.

Best part:

I can use less expensive products on my face because of the quality retinol.

Just my experience.

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Thanks so much for your kind words @FreeLunch :dizzy:

I dunno, I’ve got some fine lines and I’m no spring chicken anymore… There’s like this internal and external push to get use these retinoids. Like, coming from me as well as society. I’m sensing a deep divide between generations and can feel time slowly ticking by every now and then.

It’s weird getting old :sweat_smile:.

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Heck yes. Most good skincare ain’t cheap.

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I’ll also add that I’ve been using this retinol for a very long time and feel I look every single day of my 39 years.

It may help, but really the only thing that makes a massive difference is surgery.

Wearing SPF and never sunbathing may be the best skin thing I’ve ever done,

But even I want to start doing various lifts in a few years.

Getting old sucks.

Especially for women.

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I had a prescription for a stronger version of Retinol when I was younger. It was called Retin-A, I think. For acne. It was very good at turning my face quite red and making it look like I had a sunburn on just my face. Not sure it had much effect otherwise, besides killing some acne.

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Yea, defos a wise choice :+1:.

I am now only using sunless tanner after once being a tanning bed aficionado. Aaand, I just bought a fancy SPF, so I plan to adhere to a limited sun routine from now on.

Would you go straight under the knife, or would you go the injectibles route first? For what it’s worth, I think you’re bangin’ without any cosmetic procedures :+1:.

Here, here.

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100% straight to surgery.

I worked for a plastic surgeon,

Injectables weren’t as popular then,

But I still have opinions.

The injectable look is very easy to spot and looks the same on every person.

I suppose I mean more like fillers opposed to Botox like products.

Injectables are kind of a slippery slope and remember these people are in the business of getting you back in that office.

Surgery is actually less obvious and it lasts years.

Just what I think.

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Realizing it’s ok…

Enough words

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This is so true. Everyone’s starting to like morph into each other with the fillers.

Good surgery, anyways :sweat_smile:. But yes, agreed— surgery defos seems to have a longer shelf-life than injectibles for sure.

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Shea butter is so nice, I like to use it on my body for sure— my skin is so dry, especially in the winter months :grimacing::

Staying hydrated is like so important in skincare— I think as long as the shea butter agrees with your facial skin, there’s no issue with continuing usage. Your skin always looks healthy @Zoe :+1:

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Thanks @Schztuna

I’m quite wrinkly tbh. But it’s normal.

I just hope I don’t get too many wrinkles.

Though there’s nothing wrong with it really,

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I know a guy who did the no shampoo thing he has the greasiest hair and forehead I’ve ever seen lol

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Meditation changed it for the better but then I stopped. It wasn’t smart to stop. It has still changed me cause it taught me what reality is, and I’m more in touch with emotions.

Going vegan for 4 years. I wish I didn’t do it. I don’t think it was great for me health. I was probably a bad vegan, not eating a good variety of food. It’s good for the animals and planet, but tbh I put my own well being before others. I eat like most people eat now and I feel better. I have respect for those who can get veganism to work and live a happy and healthy life because of it, while being kind to animals and the planet, hats off, but for me the right choice was to get off it.

edit: well, debatable if these are small things, but I throw them out there

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My mother got a face lift at 60
But she paid top dollar for it
You can’t skimp on the scalpel

(It’s not noticeable)

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My main issue with it on top of that, is the itchiness.

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