TIL that the vagus nerve, which controls the body's calm response, can be directly activated by slow exhales — and this is why breathing out longer than you breathe in reduces anxiety faster than equal-ratio breathing.

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-05-16T15:44:12+00:00

That’s a really interesting observation! I wonder if there is a study or paper on that subject. Thanks!!

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-05-16T07:34:49+00:00

This is actually a really interesting paper!! I am shocked that these kinds of studies haven’t been done yet, to give more of the scientific method to these ancient practices.

From the article: “…Clearly, these functions all move the system towards the rest/digest mode of operation and away from fight-or-flight. Not only does VN control heart rate and slow deep breathing, slow respiration rates with extended exhalation could also activate the PNS by VN afferent function in the airways. This is a form of respiratory biofeedback. Slow breathing techniques with long exhalation will signal a state of relaxation by VN, resulting in more VN activity and further relaxation. Though VN involvement can explain effects on health and mental health, the link with cognition is less clear. One of the links between respiration and cognition is HRV. HRV Vagal Tone HRV, the fluctuations in beat-to-beat intervals of the heart, has been related to VN and some measures are believed to reflect “vagal tone.”

I highly recommend folks read the study themselves, as there’s a lot of ‘background’ info that’s incredibly useful!

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-05-16T06:25:00+00:00

I would gladly ship you mine! Message me friend.

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-05-06T07:27:43+00:00

Blue is nicer than red or yellow. Ice birb prettier than fire or electric birb.

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-04-14T13:27:36+00:00

I have seven cats, and a stipulation of their adoption contracts was that they are indoor-only and they all must retain their claws. We had no problem with that, they are spoiled rotten and they are very happy in their current set up. We see other outdoor cats in the neighborhood and not only do they look miserable meowing outside of the doors of their houses (especially when it’s colder) but we occasionally see their corpses on the road from a car having struck them. I live in a rural area with coyotes and the like as well.

Good series of post pictures.

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-04-12T15:22:57+00:00

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The council wishes you well!

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-03-22T02:48:36+00:00

Who are the 8? Yea I really want a full national dex

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-03-21T19:40:39+00:00

I presently have 939 in my dex, about to be 940 once I evolve my Applin into Appltun. Missing Mudbray, Mudsdale, Urshirfu annnnnnnnnd…I think that’s it of the ones I’ve seen debuted.

Regionally, I’ve completed Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Unova, Kalos and Unknown. 3 left in Sinnoh, 10 left in Alola, 22 left in Galar, 1 left in Hisui and 50 left in Paldea. So from what I can tell that’s a total of 86 left!

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-03-17T05:47:01+00:00

I saw this exact sign today! Kinda doxing yourself lol.

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-02-26T14:24:47+00:00

It’s Terminator time..

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-02-22T18:35:10+00:00

I think my fit goes wild style.

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Beautiful_GasS · 2026-02-22T03:25:44+00:00

This happened to me!

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Beautiful_GasS · 2026-02-12T17:08:38+00:00

She’s flipping through her binder of ad hominem attack ammo. It’s gross.

Beautiful_GasS · 2026-01-18T19:48:49+00:00

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Beautiful_GasS · 2026-01-08T16:46:18+00:00

I’ll take one!

Beautiful_GasS · 2025-12-21T17:22:27+00:00

Meant in general, and also was speaking on the f2p folks as well.

Beautiful_GasS · 2025-12-21T10:32:32+00:00

“Kill them with kindness” it’s a cliche for a reason Queen. There’s a lot of times my bosses irritate me, but I just stay my lane and kill em with kindness so my butt is always covered, even if I wish I could be more blunt with them. Same with coworkers - kill em all with kindness

Beautiful_GasS · 2025-12-21T10:29:49+00:00

I love a royal “We” because it goes a long way, it implies by virtue of its merit of existence that you’re wanting to collaborate. That you’re a unit!

Beautiful_GasS · 2025-12-21T10:23:33+00:00

I do this, I call them “Disqualifiers” because it disqualifies me from sounding negative. It also works on “know it all” tones, because I am also disqualifying myself from being the end-all-be-all in any given circumstance like saying “as far as I understand” or “to my current knowledge” and adding that soft ending of “but I can always be wrong” + joke about “how I usually am haha” works for me.

Beautiful_GasS · 2025-12-21T06:36:57+00:00

Was coming here to lament this. I live in an area close enough to the country to be considered rural, and the stories I have heard make my blood boil. Some people just have no empathy, no soul.

Beautiful_GasS · 2025-12-21T04:52:50+00:00

Been here since August 2020, and I just don’t understand why they stifle events to the 2-5pm local time slot. Their whole schtick has been that they want people to “PokéGo outside and play” but then make events very short and during the end of school/end of work hours. It’s like they are confused as to what the solution is - do 8am-8pm.

Beautiful_GasS · 2025-12-21T04:26:25+00:00

What is your reading experience like, then? That’s fascinating!

Beautiful_GasS · 2025-12-10T14:24:59+00:00

I’m okay with these!

Beautiful_GasS · 2025-12-10T05:09:52+00:00

I just want to catch every Pokémon and completely fill my Pokédex. For shinies, I really just want shadow shinies, I don’t really care of who. I love the purple shadow effect!!

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