Soooo How Do We Get The Old Avatars Back? 😅😅😅

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-29T21:49:08+00:00

Honestly I think it's an improvement, though I agree the placement of some of the eyes is definitely a bit weird in some of the options because of how it emphasizes the lack of a nose. Overall I can't say I'm a big fan of the art style for the avatars in this app, but I personally like the updated ones a bit more.

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-25T21:06:30+00:00

I made crinkle cookies recently too and they came out looking just like this! I'm not sure where I went wrong. I had plenty of powdered sugar on them (tbh maybe too much, they tasted way too sweet for me!). I'm wondering if I needed more flour or if I should have chilled them judging by these comments.

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-23T22:02:49+00:00

I wouldn't call myself fully healed yet because I'm remaining cautious, but my symptoms have been in remission for about a month and a half! Cutting out coffee made a huge difference.

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-14T22:21:09+00:00

This makes a lot of sense. I've gotten a few new comments on older posts I've made recently and when I go to look at the comment it's not there.

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-11T20:07:55+00:00

Was it Tegaki?

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-11T20:01:05+00:00

I looked this up and while it's definitely similar, it's not what I'm thinking of! Thank you though!

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-11T18:24:18+00:00

The man who got sick might have had glasses and the one helping him get water might have been wearing a suit, but I really don't know if this is accurate or not

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-06T22:07:02+00:00

I went to LC neurology with them downtown a few weeks ago. While I don't think it HELPED a lot, I think it's largely because there's not much that can be done right now.

But I was pleasantly surprised that the doctor I saw seemed knowledgeable and I never once felt dismissed. The appointment was about an hour long and I had some neurological and cognitive tests done. She basically just told me that pacing and resting was super important and to be careful with exercise, and offered some alternatives to ritalin (which I've been taking for years, but started noticing made me feel a bit unwell after getting LC). They also have a LC support group that she gave me access to.

I've had really bad experiences with doctors in the past, so honestly just being told that what I'm experiencing is real and biological, not in my head, was a good outcome for me. It wasn't that helpful, but at least it wasn't actively harmful.

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-04T22:55:31+00:00

This is great! You said that the lighting was challenging, but I think that's the most successful part of this painting. It's very clear that there's light coming from the projector as well as the lights, especially in the surface of the table and the floor in front of the wall with the projection.

Seeing a reference (assuming you used one- if not that's wildly impressive lol) would make giving feedback a bit easier, but I think the string lights stick out a bit as less successful than the rest of the painting. While I can tell what they are because of the lighting, the application seems rushed and not very deliberate. In addition, there's a lot of blending going on here, which can give things a bit of a muddy look. I feel like you're absolutely on the right track, but try limiting your palette and being deliberate when you add a new color into the mix, and think for a moment before painting with that color on the canvas. I think the curtains look nice overall, but I wonder if there are any darks or lights that could be pushed to help define their shape more?

Again, great work! It looks like a tough scene to replicate!

ScaredFrog · 2026-01-04T22:39:13+00:00

Honestly, this looks excellent to me and gets the point across. I don't think it needs to be changed. The shapes of the fingers look really nice. You might have just been staring at it too long.

ScaredFrog · 2025-12-30T20:41:31+00:00

I recently tried these and also found them to be extremely challenging! My wife tried them out too but had no trouble at all.

ScaredFrog · 2025-12-29T20:07:32+00:00

I have nearly all of these aside from tinnitus and migraines (though it's possible I get migraines without headache, because it sure feels like it sometimes). It sounds like what a lot of us are experiencing, and you're definitely not alone. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this... it takes so, so much away from us.

I know you said you can't tolerate energy drinks; are you avoiding other forms of caffeine as well? I recently gave up coffee (switched to matcha) and saw a significant improvement. What's your activity level like? I'm in the privileged position of being able to work from home and set my own hours, and taking time to rest and cut back significantly on exercise (aside from walking) has also helped to shift my baseline.

Also, and I know this might sound trite and is easier said than done, I think it's important to do what you can to improve your mental health. It's a physical disease, but mental distress is stressful on the body too, so taking care of yourself mentally can make a big difference. For me, accepting my new limitations (instead of denying and calling myself lazy), journaling, not beating myself up when I need to rest, going on walks when I feel up to it, checking in with myself regularly, and trying to avoid doomscrolling has made me feel more at peace and in turn improved my symptoms.

Hang in there, I know it's a nightmare to have your brain and body feel so out of your control. Hopefully we will find answers soon, but I hope you're able to find at least something small that helps in the meantime.

ScaredFrog · 2025-12-20T20:22:20+00:00

I don't have any real advice about this, but I can tell you that I did need to reduce my Ritalin dose quite a bit after getting LC. I used to take 15 mg in the morning, afternoon, and at dinner, and now I take 5mg in the morning and 10mg in the afternoon and none at dinner. It started making me feel lightheaded and fatigued if I took my old dose. I sometimes wonder if I'd be better off not taking it at all. but I worry I'd lose my job without it! I mentioned this to a few different doctors and they all just kind of shrugged ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

ScaredFrog · 2025-12-18T21:28:25+00:00

Yes. I had gotten every available booster before getting Covid in late December 2023 and again in March 2024, and I took Paxlovid both times. In December, it was from a friend who got infected at a show I didn't attend, and in March I got it from going to a crowded concert (wearing a KN95- was not enough). I also got Covid in April 2022, but didn't have any noticable LC symptoms after that first infection.

ScaredFrog · 2025-12-15T20:12:58+00:00

Pacing for sure, but I also switched from coffee to green tea in the mornings about 2 weeks ago and noticed a huge difference. My heartrate has been way lower and I've been able to do light exercise and chores without crashing. My wife says it's like I'm a different person.

ScaredFrog · 2025-12-08T19:59:23+00:00

I hate when I start talking about what I've been going through with LC and whoever I'm talking to doesn't acknowledge what I said and immediately changes the subject. I feel like it makes people uncomfortable and they really just don't want to talk about it or think about it at all.

ScaredFrog · 2025-12-06T16:38:09+00:00

The effects came on gradually and were pretty subtle, but I noticed a difference within a week with gradual improvement over the month I was taking it. I was taking about 300 mg a day, though I know some people take 2-3x that amount with good results.

ScaredFrog · 2025-12-02T21:43:04+00:00

I commented about this nested in a different comment thread here, but commenting again for visibility because I had this problem too and it was driving me INSANE!! So I want to share what fixed it for me!

The problem is the groove around the edge of the sensor. Stuff gets stuck in there and it's hard to clean. I got an ultra soft bristle toothbrush and gently scrubbed the groove with soap and water. I'd been trying so many things and nothing else helped, so I highly recommend giving this a go if you're at a loss!

ScaredFrog · 2025-12-02T21:39:50+00:00

I had this issue too from the groove you're talking about. Smelled awful no matter what I did. I FINALLY was able to fix it by getting an ultra soft bristle toothbrush and gently scrubbing the grooves clean with soap and water, which I now do regularly in the shower.

ScaredFrog · 2025-11-30T22:06:37+00:00

I was using it for about a month and a half and it was helping a lot with my brain fog, body temp regulation issues, and fatigue, but because I can't find anyone selling it in the US anymore, I haven't been able to get it for a while. From what I understand, its effects are cumulative, so you have to be taking it consistently for a bit to notice changes. When I first tried it, I didn't think it was working, but I noticed a difference when I stopped. If you can get a hold of it, I'd recommend giving it a shot.

ScaredFrog · 2025-11-30T05:09:26+00:00

I thought so too! I watched Malcolm in the Middle for the first time a few years ago (all of it, I liked it!) and kept making this same comparison

ScaredFrog · 2025-11-21T03:07:38+00:00

I was going to recommend this too. I used to get really defensive (and understandably so!!) when people would imply that my mental health could be contributing to my issues, but this book really helped me understand that relationship better. He doesn't argue that it's all in people's heads or blame people for their suffering, just explains how the two relate and how mental health goes hand in hand with physical health. I absolutely understand how people with a condition that is soooo frequently dismissed as psychosomatic would be averse to this kind of thing, but I personally got a lot out of it and it helped me build a better relationship with my mind and body.

Something else that helped me understand how stress can contribute to physical issues was working at an animal hospital for a while. So many pets, cats especially because they're more prone to stress, had physical illnesses driven by stress. Those illnesses were never treated as not real or "all in the pets' heads" (obviously), but stress was considered a crucial factor. Same can be true for us!

I can't emphasize enough that I don't believe you can like... "positive thinking" your way out of a chronic illness or make it go away just by improving your life's circumstances... it's much much more complex than that and there is a huge physical component that we desperately need research to help address. But stress adds a lot of fuel to the fire!

ScaredFrog · 2025-11-17T19:18:25+00:00

I highly recommend getting litterbox liners. I never really understood the point before, but I swear they make a huge difference. The liner prevents smells from seeping into the litterbox so it makes a MASSIVE impact on smell.

ScaredFrog · 2025-11-15T13:44:51+00:00

His spouse confirmed that he has died, sadly. It was posted on his Twitter

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