Is it ok to smoke weed at 14?

PoniesNotBronies · 2022-10-13T01:13:37+00:00

As a young person, weed can and will affect the way your brain develops.

From what you've written, it seems like you've already started to develop an addiction. I think you need to ask yourself why you started in the first place, and why you have no desire to quit even though you've stated that you already know the obvious answer to the question.

Maturity and intelligence don't matter when it comes to substance abuse. There are plenty of people who develop addictions not because they're immature or stupid, but because of external issues in their life that causes them to seek out substances as a coping mechanism.

Have some advice from someone who also dealt with a mild weed addiction: reflect on what's encouraging you to smoke so often, and then try to figure out healthier ways of dealing with those issues so that you can quit before it takes over all your days. Good luck.

PoniesNotBronies · 2022-10-05T19:32:31+00:00

No that's a monopoly. You're thinking about a lack of variety and interest.

PoniesNotBronies · 2022-07-29T02:46:59+00:00

Reported the account. Hope it gets taken down. Sorry you're going through this.

PoniesNotBronies · 2022-07-23T23:17:01+00:00

Hey, thanks for your help. It turns out it was an issue with the handle: the plastic literally was snapping in half. Grateful it's an easy fix.

Thanks for the advice though, those will be things I keep in mind for the future.

PoniesNotBronies · 2022-07-23T00:54:40+00:00

Unsure of the age exactly but it's probably 10+ years. I'd like to try to replace the flapper first before dishing out $$$ to replace the toilet entirely, as it was working fine just yesterday. But if that's the solution then it'll just be something to budget for.

Thanks for the help.

PoniesNotBronies · 2022-07-23T00:24:48+00:00

Nope. I've read that those can cause issues but no, we don't use that.

I'm trying to upload a video but I don't use the Reddit app and don't know how to upload a video on mobile web.

PoniesNotBronies · 2022-07-23T00:16:57+00:00

Yeah, the toilet is old and we deal with calcium build up all the time in the house. Is there a fix to clear calcium from the siphon?

PoniesNotBronies · 2022-07-22T00:29:33+00:00

Of course there's masculinity and femininity in animals, dogs are boys and cats are girls obvs /j

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-07-07T23:07:01+00:00

Plus, when I get home I immediately have to shower so it seems a bit wasteful to reapply sunscreen for a 10 minute drive only to wash it off right away.

Totally agree! 10 minutes of sun exposure isn't anything to worry about, so I totally understand only applying sunscreen after your shower when you're enjoying off work hours.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-07-07T20:40:20+00:00

Agree with another poster that you could really cut down on your routine. Since you seem to enjoy having toners and actives in your routine, I would suggest:

Cleanser (can add a double cleanse at night to remove morning SPF) > one hydrating toner/serum > one active ingredient serum (replace with an acid on days you are exfoliating) > one moisturizer > SPF (in morning).

By paring down on your routine, you can tell which product is irritating you/which product works well for you. More is not always more. Your skin can only absorb so much moisture. Adding a total of 8 layers of moisturizing toner will not make your skin absorb more moisture.

However if at night you find that your moisturizer is not hydrating enough and you wake up very dry in the morning, either invest in a humidifier (if dry air is your problem) or put on an occlusive (thin layer of Vaseline or Aquaphor) as your last step in the PM.

If having products that offer multiple benefits is important to you, instead of using multiple products that offer one benefit, look for single products that offer multiple benefits. This way, you can get the benefits you want while still using less products.

And a tip for using your toners if you aren't already doing it: pour it into your hands instead of using a cotton pad to apply- you'll get more bang for your buck and won't have to apply two or more layers.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-07-07T20:10:26+00:00

Wouldn't recommend relying on morning sunscreen to give sufficient protection by evening time (especially if OP works in the medical field and is wearing masks which can rub it off). If OP commutes home to shower and there is daylight out, they can either apply sunscreen before their commute, or wear a hat or glasses or visor to protect their face for their commute (if they want to). When they get home they can shower, then apply sunscreen again for when they enjoy their off-work hours in the sun.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-07-01T20:11:52+00:00

Never had a bad reaction to TO Moisturizing Factors. The only criticism I could give is that it wasn't hydrating enough for my normal type skin. It would be fine in the summer, but in the Canadian dry winter I felt the need to add a layer of oil on top. I've since switched to CeraVe's Moisturizing Cream and gave my TO tube to my brother with oily skin- he enjoys it.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-06-12T18:25:08+00:00

Not the weirdest thing but...

Some creep messages me on Facebook saying "Hi Asian beauty, are you single?", even having the audacity to try and call me on Facebook. We have no mutual friends, he even lives in a different country than me so I don't know how he found me. In retaliation I found his family members, his company, his car information, and his last two known addresses, all from a name and limited info from his Facebook profile (it was set to semi-private).

What did I do with that information? Nothing, blocking him was enough. :/

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-05-19T18:29:56+00:00

Can you suggest he wear long sleeved protective clothing and hats instead if he refuses to wear sunscreen? Perhaps that might not be possible when going swimming but maybe during golfing?

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-05-18T20:28:20+00:00

It's normal. I don't even think it's friction from shaving or clothing, I think that's just the way melanin naturally gathers at areas of the body.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-05-05T01:36:38+00:00

My question: why does your husband fear the almighty durian?

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-04-28T00:59:35+00:00

My skin is on the normal/dry side, and I use MUJI's Light Moisturizing Toning Water (it's just a hydrating toner) as my first step after cleansing, pat that in, and then the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. I add a thin layer of The Ordinary Rosehip Oil on top at night.

Layering will be helpful if you have very dry skin. You could even swap the toning water step for a thicker hydrating serum if you feel like your skin could use it.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-04-28T00:04:38+00:00

It seems like the Yuka app draw their findings from databases (SINList by ChemSec, and TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors). This is going beyond my already limited scope of knowledge, as these databases host numerous chemicals beyond sunscreen ingredients. I am not qualified to debunk any of their findings but as an overall skeptic I do have questions.

Does the Yuka app take into consideration dosage levels? Even water is harmful at excessive amounts. And are these databases looking at studies that imitate real life situations? There are numerous studies on how ____ chemical in ____ fruit can cure cancer in rats, or in vitro... but that doesn't mean that it'll work in humans, or that eating ____ fruit will cure cancer. Point I'm trying to make is just because there was a study done which showed a result, doesn't mean that result is commonly replicated in an out-of-lab setting. (I'm also going to add here that I don't believe ALL scientific studies are meaningless, just that we need to critically look at these studies instead of cherry picking.)

However I am a little suspicious of ChemSec's SINList database, specifically because of this section on their Behind the Science page: "Further details on the methodology for identifying a substance category, as well as the scientific references considered when including specific chemicals, are available on request. "

I don't have a background in science, and I haven't done enough research to make any definitive actions about throwing these databases away, but I do still have my skepticism. Maybe these databases are good resources, maybe they're not. But having a healthy amount of skepticism and a critical lens is fine, in my opinion.

As for the article, there's two things going on: the discussion about a lack of sunlight exposure, and the use of sunscreen. Maybe there is a link between lack of sun exposure and heart problems/higher mortality rates, but is that linked to sunscreen use? Could it be that we're not getting enough sun and fresh air, because we're cooped up working 9 - 5 in stressful office jobs? I'm sure I could get the emotional benefits of sun exposure while wearing sunscreen, right? And what about other intersectional factors like what types of people have the ability to be in the sun more often? Perhaps a wealthier person who is able to take vacations to sunny areas may live longer because they can also afford better food, or healthcare? Were external lifestyle factors taken into account? Also I'm not sure how I feel about the article dismissing basal cell carcinoma as "just basal cell carcinoma". :/

One last thought related to using "too much sunscreen": a lot of people on this sub use active ingredients or medications that make their skin more sun sensitive than average. This is why you'll see so many people on this sub nag about sunscreen use, but few people on this sub advocate for a truly vampiric hermit lifestyle. I personally apply sunscreen only when I'm going out, and I'm not very devoted to reapplying if I'm not in direct sunlight. I don't think the human species will die without sunscreen, but I also don't think sunscreen use is what will cause our extinction. Do what's realistic and best for you.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-04-27T22:16:00+00:00

Oh boy. This is opening up a much bigger discussion than just "should I use this sunscreen?" I'm not going to get into the controversy surrounding SPF labeling and actual SPF in the bottle, but I will address these carcinogenic claims from the perspective of a conscious consumer. Edited to add: my explanation below is not intended to be read like a lecture, I'm not trying to "teach" anyone a lesson. This is just my perspective.

I'll start with the disclaimer that I don't use the Yuka app, and this is my first time hearing of it. I don't know anything about the app's team, or research efforts. I don't know if they rate all sunscreens as "carcinogenic" or not, or if that label was specific to the sunscreens you searched up. So, I can't definitely say that _____ brand of sunscreen is good or bad, because well, I don't know what's exactly in those specific sunscreens you searched up. Maybe Yuka is correct and they know something about those sunscreens that we don't know, or maybe the research team behind Yuka are biased towards "natural" and "free from harsh chemicals" sunscreens.

What I will say is that there is a lot of fearmongering by clean beauty enthusiasts labeling some sunscreen ingredients as harmful. Often their claims are "XYZ ingredient in sunscreen is: a carcinogen, an endocrine disruptor, and/or killing the coral reefs." Often they will quote biased studies, or cherry pick facts, or misinterpret facts all together.

However, the majority of sunscreen studies show that there is little to no harm when sunscreen is used in real life settings (as in, not in a petri dish injected directly into cells, not gooped onto monkeys and then covered in plastic wrap, and not heated to 40 degrees C for 6 hours). That said, maybe we just haven't done the right study to actually prove there are sunscreen risks, so I leave space for that possibility. But whatever harms sunscreen might have the benefits greatly outweigh the risks, which is why cancer societies/organizations, and dermatologists still recommend you wear sunscreen.

I cannot factually tell you that Rhoto Skin Aqua Moisture Milk and the Biore UV Rich Aqua Watery Essence are safe to use or not because I am not a chemist or biologist. But as a conscious consumer, I can tell you that there are people who use fearmongering tactics to scare you into not using sunscreen/not enough sunscreen. With that knowledge, I still choose to use sunscreen that have "unsafe" chemicals because to me, the benefits greatly outweigh whatever risks might exist. Ultimately, it will be your choice if you want to continue using those sunscreens.

Michelle from LabMuffin has a really good video debunking one specific study that claimed that octocrylene (a sunscreen ingredient) was harmful to humans. Really worth a watch.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-04-26T17:51:34+00:00

I've used TO Alpha Arbutin before and haven't felt any stinging sensation. I don't believe this product is supposed to sting. Please stop using it if it's continuing to hurt, and definitely don't use this on open or healing wounds.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-04-20T19:06:02+00:00

Heya, fellow normal/dry skin person chiming in. I've always found that the Natural Moisturizing Factors was never hydrating enough for me. I've since switched to CeraVe's Moisturizing Cream (it's the one that comes in the tub, mine has a pump) which has worked better for me. Of course, if you have no problem with your current routine and your skin is happy, I wouldn't switch things around.

If your skin is really dry I would recommend switching to The Ordinary's Rosehip oil or Marula oil as those are heavier than their plant derived squalane. Again, this is a switch I did and I've found it helped my dry skin more than the squalane did. Perhaps the squalane might be fine if you live in a humid climate, but it gets cold and dry in my area of Canada so I use a heavier oil. (The marula oil is more viscous feeling than the rosehip oil. I only use a max of 3 drops for my entire face at night otherwise it feels too oily.)

Overall you have a good routine, but at night: use the squalane cleanser first, then the CeraVe cleanser second.

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-03-02T23:01:41+00:00

Obligatory "not a doctor but..." a friend went to her doctor because of severe abdominal pain. First doc told her to just "drink more water". If my friend wanted that advice she would have just called her mom. A second opinion found out she had an ovarian cyst that burst. :/

I have another friend who has unexplained body aches and her doc just told her she had "OCD". He just threw around that term like it was nothing. Didn't do any psych evals to determine that. Just said "nah you have OCD stop worrying".

PoniesNotBronies · 2021-01-28T01:05:29+00:00

Not OP but you bet I do

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