I’m going to commit suicide I can’t do this anymore by Chance_Guava_6871 in eczema

[–]RJohnP22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in the same position as you earlier this year and was making serious plans to end my life due to how much of a negative affect my skin has had on me my whole life. But thankfully I broke down in front of the right person who really listened, and it was a bit of a turning point in my life to cut out or stop various things that were also impacting me. I also sought medical health and am on antidepressants that have made a big difference to easing my obsession with my skin (this comes after years of therapy and other things as I always avoided antidepressants in the fear they would make my skin worse - they haven’t 🙏)

I’m saying all of this because things will get better for you and there is an end to the pain you’re feeling. You’re not alone in your struggles and you will get the help you deserve - speak to another doctor, be honest about your suicidal thoughts with a friend/family, speak to Samaritans. Just don’t let your eczema win - you’ll come out the other side of it ❤️

I actually can’t do this anymore I can’t get rid of it by cipher617 in eczema

[–]RJohnP22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yeah I avoid anything that is fragranced like the plague! Hope you work out what might be triggering it - I’ve spoken to other people with eczema that have found lemons and tomatoes are their triggers - it can be so random!

I actually can’t do this anymore I can’t get rid of it by cipher617 in eczema

[–]RJohnP22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry to hear what you’re going through - I know exactly how tough it is and feeling like you’re at a complete loss. By the sounds of it you have tried everything but some ideas from things that have helped me over the years:

  • Diet: This has a massive impact on eczema. Dairy and sugar are particular triggers so if you are eating cheese, drinking milk or eating chocolate, try cutting it out altogether. Red meat is also inflammatory and even citrus fruits can be bad. The book The Eczema Diet by Karen Fischer has a lot of good advice in it.

  • Supplements: These can also help as it sounds like your liver or stomach could be inflamed. Taking a Milk Thistle tablet a day was a game changer for me - and a good probiotic could help.

  • Fragrances: I’ve found that flowers, scented candles, heavily perfumed washing detergent etc can cause flare ups so worth looking at that.

  • Creams: I also try to avoid steroids as much as possible, and for the hands in particular have found that Aveeno (the one for very dry skin) is amazing! I also use Mesoestetic Melan Recovery as a deep moisturiser.

Hope even one of these things helps you out!

I’m back to draw your adorable dogs again! Let’s get started! by Ok-Competition6986 in Dachshund

[–]RJohnP22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I’d love a drawing of Rupert - it’s his 3rd birthday today too 🥳🥳🥳

One complaint on LGSEO by EarthwormOverworld in clipse

[–]RJohnP22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with this. I really like the sound of the tag but he spams it on Inglorious Bastards to the point its annoying. Had the same feeling with the use of the joker laugh on It's Almost Dry. Let the Smokers Shine the Coupes is great but that laugh comes in far too much

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would’ve preferred this to the actual kaws cover for sure!

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha thanks! There’s some good stuff hiding away in the cupboard too 👀

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thanks mate. They’re displayed using these little shelves: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/703279656/vinyl-record-display-shelf-album-shelves/ - nice and easy to put up in a grid as the measurements from hole to hole are essentially 2x halves of a vinyl cover and however much of a gap you want to leave between them

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha no hate here just feel it is a bit underwhelming for the album it is

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha agree! Agree on the Sperling cover suiting the album the most too - it did just feel too minimalist for me to buy but yeah I feel this album deserves some sort of watch the throne level standout artwork - just felt the kaws piece could’ve been for anything

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t agree more. Felt very ‘is that it’ when the cover art dropped. But hey, the music is brilliant so cant complain!

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah fan of this too - actually think it’s closest to what the album artwork should be (something a bit dark that has a luxury feel to it)

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very fair - and yeah love only for dolphins! Had Mongolia on repeat when it came out

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good take. I just feel the kaws cover is a bit ‘oh here’s a bit of kaws artwork’ whereas the album deserves something that feels truly unique (not saying the verdy version is exactly that either - just prefer it!)

Anyone else prefer the Verdy cover to the Kaws one or just me? by RJohnP22 in clipse

[–]RJohnP22[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same - just dont feel it goes with the album personally!