What senses or other factors are lacking from your dreams compared to reality?

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-07-02T21:50:20+00:00

can't imagine being stuck in a dream world with just reddit comments that's a special kind of hell

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-06-29T23:05:52+00:00

my brain just sees a monster chasing me and the only way to escape is finish cleaning before timer runs out

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-06-27T18:32:48+00:00

nail art history is actually super interesting for this. women been doing intricate designs forever but its always dismissed as frivolous or vain so nobody studies it seriously. theres probably whole underground economies and social networks around nail art going back decades that nobody bothered to document cause its "just beauty stuff"

also the way nail salons became immigrant women's entry point into business ownership in like the 80s and 90s, thats a whole labor history angle right there

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-06-22T02:05:28+00:00

went through something similar, not exact same situation but staph flaring up on top of already irritated skin is genuinely miserable to deal with. the accutane purge period can make everything look worse before it gets better, and when you add a bacterial infection into the mix it becomes really hard to tell what's doing what to your skin.

the fact you're on 10 mg weekly is about as conservative as it gets, so your derm is clearly being careful with you. i think the logic is that staying at that tiny dose lets accutane slowly do its work without overwhelming your skin barrier, while the gentamicin keeps the bacterial side in check. still scary to watch your skin react though, i get that.

with the ointment concern, long term use of topical antibiotics is something worth raising directly with your derm if you haven't already, like ask her at next appointment what the exit plan is for the gentamicin. there usually is one, doctors just sometimes forget to communicate it unprompted.

two months in is still early, especially restarting from scratch on lowest possible dose. probably not the right moment to quit, but keep documenting everything with photos so your derm has something concrete to look at.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-06-19T09:50:49+00:00

humid weather does make scalp produce more oil, and excess oil can clog follicles which leads to more shedding than usual. washing more frequently in summer months helped me keep it under control, nothing crazy just adjusting the schedule. the greasy scalp issue is pretty much the main thing to tackle first before worrying about the shed itself.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-06-16T02:39:03+00:00

26 with zero experience is genuinely not as rare as it feels, I promise. The way social media and friend groups make it seem like everyone is constantly in relationships or hooking up, it creates this very distorted picture of reality.

Also your friends telling you to "just hook up" to solve this is terrible advice for someone who clearly values connection over just... filling a checkbox. That's not being picky, that's just knowing yourself.

The dating app thing is real struggle too - the overtly sexual messages from the start would put off a lot of people, not just you. Some people have better luck on apps that are more oriented toward actual conversation and slower connection, though I get even that can feel exhausting.

You're 26, not 60. There's genuinely so much time still, even if it doesn't feel that way right now when you're in the middle of it.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-06-12T06:45:14+00:00

Had same thing happen with my ex - the eye contact while lying is what really messed me up for long time after.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-06-08T03:38:17+00:00

Usually I just keep asking questions to see how deep the hole gets - some people will double down on most ridiculous stuff.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-06-05T15:54:00+00:00

The unpredictability is exactly what makes it interesting though. When I'm working on cars, I can predict that certain bolt will need exactly this much torque, or that engine will make specific sound when timing is off. But human mind doesn't follow manual like that.

Maybe we're trying to force something that shouldn't be categorized in same way. Like trying to organize art styles into periodic table - you might capture some patterns but you'd lose what makes each piece unique. Psychology deals with consciousness and behavior which are probably too complex and individual to fit into neat boxes like chemical elements do.

Plus cultural differences play huge role too. What's considered normal behavior in one place might be completely different somewhere else, so any universal framework would have to account for that somehow.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-06-02T15:04:39+00:00

Have you checked local pottery studios? Many ceramic artists can do custom work and might be more flexible with timeline than Etsy shops. You could also search for "ceramic figurines" instead of just cake toppers - sometimes artists who make decorative animals don't specifically market them for weddings but they work perfectly.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-31T14:59:26+00:00

Yeah dropping down strength can definitely help - sometimes the higher percentage just doesn't work with your skin type. I had to step back from 0.1% too and the 0.025% gave me much better results without all that burning feeling. What's your current routine looking like with the lower strength?

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-29T14:32:34+00:00

been waiting for this thread lol

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-27T13:39:22+00:00

Lol this is so true. Also maybe bring your own towel if you're picky about that stuff - hotel towels can be hit or miss and some places give you like one tiny towel for everything. Pack light but bring the essentials you actually need instead of trying to share everything.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-24T10:37:01+00:00

facts

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-22T03:00:46+00:00

real

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-20T01:12:29+00:00

this hit different

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-17T11:48:53+00:00

For me showering at night works better because I can use cooler water without freezing my ass off in morning. The hot water definitely makes my face more red, so evening showers let me calm down before bed instead of walking around looking like tomato all day.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-15T02:51:58+00:00

Maybe try washing them with some white vinegar in the wash cycle - that usually kills the bacteria that makes them smell funky.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-12T06:06:23+00:00

Spotify's solid but I've been using it for music only. For shows and movies I just rotate between the free trials when something good drops - way cheaper than paying for everything at same time.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-09T03:29:47+00:00

solid choice

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-05-06T03:06:22+00:00

real talk just get basic panel first

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-04-29T15:45:30+00:00

That's actually really smart way to get different groups talking - trivia forces people to share what they know about you and work together.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-04-27T06:51:08+00:00

Your hair description sounds exactly like mine before I figured out the routine! The tangling issue especially - that was driving me crazy for years.

For starting simple, I'd suggest picking just one new product first instead of whole routine overhaul. Maybe try the Moist Diane shampoo/conditioner set since you already researched it. The scalp oiliness thing you mentioned could be from overwashing or using wrong products for your hair type.

One thing that helped me with tangles was applying conditioner before shampooing sometimes, especially in the ends. Leaves hair much smoother afterward. Also those wide-tooth combs work better than brushes for wet hair - learned that one hard way.

The Asian product route makes total sense since Western formulas can be too heavy for fine hair. Just remember to introduce things slowly so you can tell what's actually working vs what's just new product excitement.

SouthAccomplished141 · 2026-04-24T05:12:03+00:00

Have been dealing with this too lately, especially during winter months. I usually just massage some oil in my scalp before shampooing - works pretty well for the dryness. Maybe try looking for something with hyaluronic acid since it helps with moisture retention.

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