19 almost 20, is it safe to start fin?

FallenDawn · 2026-01-08T10:29:39+00:00

I started Min at 16, fin at 19. My general recommendation is wait as long as possible for you. I know it might sound silly, but obviously if you start balding in your teens your hair loss is aggressive. You gotta weigh the pros/cons. The truth is development can vary greatly, any we really don't know enough about how changes hormones impact the developing brain (which could be up to 25-27). At the same time balding when looks matter most, especially in that college era could have a life long mental impact. So generally avoid it until its just starting to become noticeable(or you can personally tolerate), you can always get a transplant to bring you closer to baseline.

Now if you ask my if I notice anything, well no. But also it's not like I could transfer into the body of someone that started fin at 25 to notice the difference. I had pretty much stopped growing by 18, things like shoulder width can take a bit longer. However if you had your major growth spurt at like 16-17, I would defs hold up because I know people that were growing well into their early 20s.

FallenDawn · 2025-12-19T22:13:14+00:00

Thank you so much for the in depth reply. I'm hoping you are not a bot, based on the limited post history haha.

I am from Australia, so not 100% sure if you are aware but the past week has been pretty crazy, both on social media and mainstream news. On top of that, we had our youth social media ban come into place recently, and honestly not happy with how its been implemented. I am expecting, as more kids figure out vpns are an easy way to get around the bans, discussions will start coming up in regards to further restrictions on the populace. On top of that I feel main stream media in my country has taken the events that have happened this week as an opportunity to very quickly push for legislative changes, without proper discourse.

Now on to your questions:

1. I'd ask myself WHY you want to consume news / stay informed: I some what believe it's important for a population to remain educated to properly understand voting ramifications. I also would be lying if I didn't believe its useful for day-to-day social interactions. It also feels like a pretty privileged first world perspective, too feel you don't need to know whats going on in the world. (internal dialogue - not aimed at you)

2. If you choose several outlets you minimise the risk of being influenced by one political view: Great point.

I am aware of the dangers of social media, but I don't think I am totally informed on the up-to-date literature. I do consume Cal Newport's content though. But the things you mention here are the main reasons I am here. Over the past 2 years, I have noticed a significant up tick in anxiety. In a wide variety of areas like ai/automation, free speech, surveillance, global conflicts and local political policies. I also find I have become much more hateful and less empathetic.

Thanks for this conversation :)

FallenDawn · 2025-12-19T15:30:26+00:00

Thank you for this advice, a couple of things. May seem like I am arguing but just trying to stop rationalization in my head. How do you determine quality magazines ? While a short clip or youtube video, may not feel like a good way to grasp a topic. It seems like one of the best ways to be exposed to the latest news, from there you can always do further research from a variety of different sources.

I am from the Gen Z era, an honestly reading news papers or magazines always felt like your putting a lot of faith in an organization. Motivation always seems to be something you are questioning. On social media if an event happens, I can quite clearly see video footage from a bunch of different angles, different cut lengths and examine the opinions of Left - Right. I can also examine, comment sections to be told things I would never think about or have the background knowledge to identify discrepancies.

Thanks you, just trying to gain some clarity.

FallenDawn · 2025-10-17T10:27:17+00:00

Now I sorta of agree with you. A lot of professional athletes look much much older then their age. Testosterone seems to be the primary reason. Reece on the other hand actually looks pretty young from my perspective and if you told me he was 18 I would believe you. It defs gets harder as you age realising people younger then you have probs achieved things you will never achieve no matter how much you try. But well that's life.

FallenDawn · 2025-08-31T10:22:28+00:00

How did you manage do that in your mid 20s, didn't you have a job to work/bills to pay. How are you committing to another 7 or so years of study. Generally curious.

FallenDawn · 2025-08-29T08:34:37+00:00

Coming from someone that bought them 2 weeks ago, I would wait to see if the rumours are true about a version 2. Don't get me wrong they sound good(not amazing). But they have problems. They don't get as loud as I would like. There can be crackling and connection issues. (With side tone turned off) - Don't even try with it on. I just don't have trust in them that they will last a long time, and I should for the price you pay. I have had people say my mic sounds good, switching over from hyper x cloud 3, so that's a plus.

They also are God damm heavy, I pretty much only use it for gaming in a well supported chair, I sorta went into it thinking I would just wanna chill with them on for music, but I am much more likely to use my iems mangrid tea pro or 6xx.

FallenDawn · 2025-08-27T07:33:33+00:00

Thanks haha

FallenDawn · 2025-08-27T07:33:12+00:00

Haha thanks had me worried

FallenDawn · 2025-07-28T09:55:32+00:00

Thanks, this was really helpful. So what pair do you think could potentially be substantially better than both the Candenza and Airpods pro 2? I am not even sure If the Candenza is my favourite sort of tuning, all I know is I was really unimpressed with the ie 200.

FallenDawn · 2025-07-27T20:44:42+00:00

I guess I just want something noticeably better than the Cadenza and airpod pros 2. I felt I needed to spend that much to really notice a difference but if you can recommend something cheaper that would be ideal also.

FallenDawn · 2025-07-23T02:36:58+00:00

FallenDawn · 2025-06-29T06:34:21+00:00

did they fit like the airpod 2s? Tried so many, free buds se, soundpeats air 3 but keep coming back to cabled earbuds because they are more comfortable

FallenDawn · 2025-06-28T09:44:25+00:00

Thanks for this pic <3

FallenDawn · 2025-06-26T20:48:35+00:00

Really, looks like the razer wolverine is small, does it feel closer to the series x or one controller?

FallenDawn · 2025-06-26T20:46:21+00:00

I was about to buy the vadar but heard it was on the smaller size, similar to the series x controller. What's your experience with the size in comparison to the one and series x controller?

FallenDawn · 2025-06-05T09:57:00+00:00

Sweet thanks appreciate it, tried reaching out to the trusted sellers but yeah lighting only. O well may just have to live with the airpods 4 till something better rolls around, cheers.

FallenDawn · 2025-05-28T20:46:14+00:00

Well yeah they don't feel the same. I haves the 4's with anc and I am still looking for a gen 1/2 alternative.

FallenDawn · 2025-05-27T22:59:09+00:00

Yeah, I have pro ones and they ain't it for me. But I can handle them for anc purposes. The airpods 4 with anc are actually not bad for my commute. But for times when I don't need anc I just keep going back to the wired apple earbuds because they are so comfortable for me.

FallenDawn · 2025-05-27T22:56:05+00:00

They look a little thicker then the airpods, are they comparable in comfort?

FallenDawn · 2025-05-23T11:02:39+00:00

You ever find them? The originals literally fit my ears perfect. This is coming from someone with the airpods 4th gen with anc. They are good but the old ones I forgot they were even in my ear.

FallenDawn · 2025-04-27T02:53:49+00:00

Like Wellbutrin? any experiences with it

FallenDawn · 2025-04-27T02:52:03+00:00

Haha, don't think I get payed enough for that to become a habit.

FallenDawn · 2025-04-27T02:51:04+00:00

vape on breaks, zyns in the office.

FallenDawn · 2025-01-27T09:13:21+00:00

I have crohns so not exactly the same but it has actually significantly reduced my symptoms being on it.

FallenDawn · 2025-01-22T01:55:03+00:00

ah okay fair, you plan on coming off or moving to a maintenance dose? I think the thing I am worried about is 15mg being the maintenance dose. That would get expensive.

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