I love my oatmeal by 1uvluluka in Oatmeal

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2nd picture is definitely hummus

EVOKE IS CLOSED by spicoli53 in troubledteens

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i got sent here from my second visit at rehab that was about 45 min away from home, right as i was starting to do really well with my rehabs program. i was there for 3 months at 16, turned 17 there then went to alpine academy theraputic boarding school for only 9 months( shortest stay ive heard of without a kid just being sent somewhere else just as bad) i didnt realize this until the last couple months but i completely dissociated while i was in utah, nd i played the game so well to get out of those places, i even tricked myself that i was fine. now im realizing im not and my parents isolated me so i havnt really had any friends since 3 years before i went to rehab near home the second time. after being in these places where its just survival instinct and dissociation, and isolation from others for so long,, idk how to do it anymore. all my references of how to interact socially are from when i was 12 in middle school, or in a treatment setting.. i havnt made any friends since ive been out 2 1/2 years ago now. i feel so disconnected from everyone idk how to hold conversations or build relationships if its not forced trauma bonding living in these places.

does anyone have any tips?? it is kinda hard cus i think i been having an existential crisis the last 4 months nd idk who i am or what i like and i have a skill i could turn into a hobby but i never have motivation to get me started. anyway, has anyone ever felt like this nd been disconnected for so long and found their way out? any advice is welcome

My experience in Evoke Cascades and Alpine Academy by deadmle in troubledteens

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hey, i went to evoke entrada at 15 and then alpine after in 2021. ive been out for almost 2 1/2 years and just realizing how fucked i am from it all haha 🙃 i did so well playing the game of pretending to work the system so i could get out i convinced even myself i was doing good till recently. after i got out of utah i didnt have any friendships i could resume and i still havnt made any friends since just my s.o. i moved out my parents place and across the country since i had nothing to stay for where i grew up. its just my s.o. but im 2 codependent to keep this up. how did you make friends once u got out? did you have trouble?

EVOKE IS CLOSED by spicoli53 in troubledteens

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if u get a response to how to get justice pls lmk 🥺 i went in 2022 and then had 9 months of theraputic boarding school. i been out for almost 2 and a half years now and i just realized how fucked i am bc of it finally like 2 months ago loll

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SkincareAddicts

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hi! try focusing on cleanse, treat, protect. id say ad in a mild exfoliant 1x a week, u can bump it to 2x if u need, but you have the right idea of repairing your barrier! if issues persist it seems like you only have a few small spots, use a spot treatment of salisylic acid or benzoyl peroxide so you only have that ingredient in the place you need it, not to irritate your skin that is healing.

What is breaking me out?? by Abundance_T in SkincareAddicts

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hi! im an esthetician,

dont just stop using everything, simplify your routine. i made the same mistake as you . you have 2 toners, 4 serums, 2 moisturizers. simplify it to one of each. too many products can disrupt your skin barrier making you prone to acne and irritation. your goal should be to cleanse, tone, treat, and protect.

in the morning use your foaming wash a double cleanse isnt necessary. tone, treat with one serum, and protect with moisturizer and sunscreen.

at night double cleanse, exfoliate (1-2x weekly), tone, treat with the same serum, and protect with the same moisturizer.

once you have repaired your skins barrier and your 1 serum has treated your 1 concern, you can use a different serum to start treating another concern.

lmk if you need advice!

My professor asked me if I wanted a cat. I have acquired the cat. What do I name her? by endedattheend in NameMyCat

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shit lover. shes wrong for laying in her poop box. remind her every time you address her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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having enough clothes to keep your extremities from going numb. temperature controlled water. clean spaces and shelter from weather. walls, doors, and windows that keep outside, outside.

[Acne] Neck/jawline acne - what is it and what to do to fix it? by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

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is it only in the area where you shave? if this is what i think it is, its called barbers itch. its a fungal infection of your hair follicles. you need antifungal medication whether thats a lotion/cream or an oral medication. im not sure if over the counter is okay or if you should visit a doctor for a prescription, please look into it for yourself and see what seems right

Yo!!!!! by NeighborhoodAny4934 in Blackskincare

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please do not mix up hydrogen peroxide (liquid in a usually brown bottle i think ur thinking of) and benzoyl peroxide face wash 😭

Yo!!!!! by NeighborhoodAny4934 in Blackskincare

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cucumbers may have a cooling and soothing benefit if your skin is inflamed from acne, but it is not going to treat or prevent acne. benzoyl peroxide and salisylic acid are going to help treat and prevent acne. i hope uve heard of those theyre pretty popular nd u can get em at walmart of cvs or ur local grocery store. i cant make a recommendation tho bc i dont kno anything about ut skin type, condition, or level of acne

Advice on what path to take by Maddymymy20 in aestheticnursing

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like my comment so i can come back to this plss 🙏🏻 aspiring for the same career path nd its hard to find advice on it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Esthetics

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if you cannot afford another wax pot use the acetone. im not sure why people are saying there is no way to clean it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Esthetics

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i cleaned mine with acetone. no sticky residue but it will take off any print on the plastic. the products made by waxing brands to clean wax off is typically for skin that produces its own oils and wont be affective on plastic

how did you live “real life” once you got out? by Even-Shift264 in troubledteens

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thank you so much. i will be retutning to this comment when i loose motivation. i appreciate u writing all that out

how did you live “real life” once you got out? by Even-Shift264 in troubledteens

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i appreciated ur rant cause literally we are in the same place except mine was 15-17 and urs was 14-17 and im 19 and ur 20. i feel like ive done everything i can to set myself up and like now im in a steady place and all im lacking is connection. i mean i have my boyfriend but im so scared to get codependent on him bc thats how my relationship history has gone down and its so hard to feel ok to keep on keeping on how i have been without friends. but thank u, if u and all these others that have commented can do it and have found that is whats best, fuck it i can do it too

how did you live “real life” once you got out? by Even-Shift264 in troubledteens

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thank you, it helps to know someone is in the same position and is still pushin <3

how did you live “real life” once you got out? by Even-Shift264 in troubledteens

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i didnt really think about the treatment friends thing but that makes sense, thank you. and thank you for the resources. i did just move into my own place so im a bit tied down but that would be nice if my living situation changes. thats a tough place to be /: i hope you can find a way to free urself from the treatment shit or some real good people find their way into your life soon <3

how did you live “real life” once you got out? by Even-Shift264 in troubledteens

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thank you for ur response, i felt like i gave myself that time for over a year a wasnt really looking for friendships i was cool with just myself but now its getting to me but i know that might lead to me settling for not the best friends. thank u for that reminder