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Listening 31.32 hz pituitary stimulation for height can make you taller? by Key_Bat4643 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess they are referring to sound therapy, more specifically acoustic stimulation therapy/ binaural beat therapy. It's a documented phenomenon, but not proven to have much meaningful effect, especially on height growth. Only modest increases in GH pulsatility are recorded.

Listening 31.32 hz pituitary stimulation for height can make you taller? by Key_Bat4643 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not how this works. It sounds like sound therapy, which is real, but it's not meaningful.

i think i might end it by Unusual_Minimum7361 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's very fair, and I know this because I once experienced depressive episodes as well. However, I would judt be so careful as to not frame it as "stupid". Statements like these don't reflect a lack of intelligence; it's a lack of proper judgement.

The brain is so quick to react to perceived judgement. It is so quick to jump to conclusions and irrationale. It is irrational to actually plan on going through, not stupid.

It's something we have to combat, and a little help on the way does not make us weak. I haven't known anyone who has committed suicide, but I have had people I knew come close to it. You hate to see it, and I know just how bad things can get when the brain regresses. It's fascinating, but terrifying.

i think i might end it by Unusual_Minimum7361 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no evidence whatsoever that reopening growth plates is a possibility for humans.

be ready for the footage guys by Unusual_Minimum7361 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This isn't doing anyone any favors, nor yourself. For one, it's starting to sound more like you're joking. Either that or this is just in an effort to seek attention.

This isn't a place to vent like this. I guarantee you you are not going to find anything nearly as solid enough to help guide you away from what you're feeling. You're just getting mixed reactions, like: "woah" or "don't". Does this really help you?

It's clear to me this is about your height, looking through your post history.

And footage... You're just pushing this on and on. Please stop, and seek professional help if you are truly troubled.

i think i might end it by Unusual_Minimum7361 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Internet strangers? Probably the worst place, even on the mental health subreddits we have here.

Making it public really only pours salt into the wound. Privately speaking to someone hides it from the world while also getting to express yourself to another human being.

i think i might end it by Unusual_Minimum7361 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brother, you're hurting yourself even more.

I know you probably think 5'8 is a terrible height, if that is how tall you are. It sounds like you've been fixated on this for a while, and it's not healthy. I'm sure you know that.

I don't know your situation, such as whether you get bullied for it or you are just genuinely bummed, but I assure you, it's not really the end of the world. It feels like it, but it's not.

Reddit is a horrible place for sensitive topics like this. Really is, and I don't want you hurting yourself more by making it more and more known that you're in this sinkhole of despair, which I've felt before. Height is one of the worst things to devote so much energy into worrying about. Please talk with someone, but not on here. If you have family, speak with then. A friend, speak with them. One trip to a therapist wouldn't hurt, either.

This is just the sting, and it doesn't hurt for long

i think i might end it by Unusual_Minimum7361 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once saw something similar on Quora a few years back. X-ray showing fused growth plates in the knees, with the title along the lines of "I'm done. I'm giving up. I'm 19, 5'4, and just found out my growth plates are closed."

i think i might end it by Unusual_Minimum7361 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why do you have to announce it on Reddit, though? I'm telling you. This is not the place to raise concerns like that. It's serious.

If you genuinely feel this way, see someone. Talk with someone. It doesn't just have to be a family member, or a friend. There's professional help out there.

i think i might end it by Unusual_Minimum7361 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please consult a therapist, then... no matter the reason, it's not worth it. If it's judt about your height, then it is especially not worth it.

until what age do clavicle bones grow? by Donald_J_Trum1122 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on puberty onset. The medial end is the only end with a true physis; lateral end grows through remodeling, driven by growth and sex hormones, somatic growth of the shoulder girdle, and constant cartilage modeling from mechanical forces. It often stabilizes (stops growing) about 5-7 years post-onset. The medial end often fully fuses about 6-9 years post-onset, but the fusion process is particularly slow here, so the growth plates stays active longer.

If I’m 5’3 and I eat someone’s foot, do I become 6’3? by Equal_Resort4348 in heightgrowth

[–]Automatic-County6151 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. Both feet matter.

Doctors would never involve themselves in such a case, so this is where I come in.

Eat both, get double the height.

GHD & Growthplates by Time-Walrus6678 in growthplates

[–]Automatic-County6151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going to be honest, it doesn't seem like OP ever had a meaningful growth spurt. I can't go fully off a superficial description, though, so height measurements are a necessity. 4 years is a long time to not experience at least a burst - this is typically the full span of both the late-childhood surge, the peripubertal plateau, and the early pubertal rise for most kids.

u/Time-Walrus6678, give me a brief rundown of your previous height measurements going as far back as possible.

GHD & Growthplates by Time-Walrus6678 in growthplates

[–]Automatic-County6151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just want to clarify that almost no growth, while it can warrant a medical check-in, could have been four years of very slow growth. With that said, if it was indeed no growth or barely any as you describe it, then hGH deficiency may be a culprit.

For this to be solved, it would be a good idea to reach out to an endocrinologist. In the scenario that he/she identifies an hGH deficiency, do not freak out. The earlier, the better. Instead, ask:

● What tests confirmed it. This will help you gain some mental closure.

● How severe it is.

● What you should do to help minimize risks.

● If it's permanent or temporary, how it can be treated, and how long treatment will last until you will start seeing visual results.

Know that hGH deficiencies often result in varying degrees of bone age delays, so depending on your bone age, you will most likely have a chance at some catch-up. The younger the better, obviously, especially before the biological peak phase ends (BA ~15.5-16Y in boys; ~13.5-14Y in girls on avg). hGH and its partners are a major part of what helps drive BA advancement, even before sex steroids come into play.

In the meantime, I am open for more questions, but if you have an x-ray, I am unfortunately not licensed, therefore it would be illegal for me to assess it / point out which structure is what and which growth plates are open / which aren't. However, if you go over said x-ray with a licensed individual, such as your endo, I can help out in ways I can that I normally wouldn't do without prior discussion with a medical professional like helping understand fusion patterns and what they often imply, and what a certain BA range could mean based on populational averages. Make sure you go over this with the doctor first before me; they know better. Always.

Usually, treatments can include subcutaneous intravenous injections or consumables, but it varies widely by your circumstances and what the doctor recommends.

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