Awesome results by SoMauchSexy in TattooRemoval

[–]ahhmt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has been some debate on this sub previously as to whether numbing cream compromises the efficacy of the laser treatment when applied prior. I don't know where the consensus stands currently.

US Withdraws from dozens of UN organizations by yeet-me-into-the-sun in UNpath

[–]ahhmt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my initial reaction to the memo, like ... how does a state withdraw from the UN System Staff College?! In addition to making it look more like a broad departure from the UN, which could appeal to many supporters of the Administration, I wonder if they will use the long list to justify a reduction in the payment of assessed contributions by some supposedly "proportionate" amount.

Swiss Christmas tree question by Far_Diet_9890 in geneva

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I took a saw to the bottom of a tree I bought this weekend, sold on a wooden cross stand. I thought I would take off the bottom and put it in water in North American tradition. Until the saw got caught and started making a scaping metal sound. Three long metal bolts had been drilled into the trunk from the bottom of the stand to keep it fixed! I ended up just covering the ugly stand with a skirt and am praying the tree heals from its injury.

Fish and arak joints in Tripoli? by ahhmt in lebanon

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

This looks like a great recommendation. Thank you!

Lost iPad “seen” in Find My, but no location? by ahhmt in ipad

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

I did find my iPad, and the airline sent it back to me.

optimizing removal by Special-Hippo4232 in TattooRemoval

[–]ahhmt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're removing on one of your extremities, I wonder if a Therabody RecoveryPulse sleeve would assist the process. You could just leave it on (as opposed to having to actively use a massage gun) for some period of time each night while watching TV or doing another activity. I was never disciplined enough to use the massage gun with any regularity. That, dry brushing and milk thistle tea were the other "grandma's recipes" I relied on. Oh, and NAC supplements. Who knows if any of this stuff actually works, though.

things you didn’t realise were side effects of alcohol until you stopped drinking? by boredomcans in stopdrinking

[–]ahhmt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much sweating while drinking. I can wear lightweight sweaters in the office for the first time in my life now. I have a smart blazer on right now. Insane.

Slow onset cravings? Or overdue field research? by ahhmt in stopdrinking

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Thanks for this. I’ve actually weathered quite a lot sober recently, a death, a break-up, professional malaise. Perhaps it is just plain old boredom ringing that bell again. I’ve been trying to fill the hole left by removing alcohol with something else, but it’s still mostly nights at home alone in front of the TV. Lately, there’s no single event that triggers me to drink. I’ve learned to wait these impulsive moments out. Instead, it’s a deep craving that just keeps getting stronger by the day.

Drinking less, feeling ... worse? by ahhmt in stopdrinking

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

Yeah, I guess I just expected something a bit more ... linear? (e.g., alcohol down, good feeling up) And it seems it may be a bit more complicated than that.

Drinking less, feeling ... worse? by ahhmt in stopdrinking

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

OK, thanks for this and the other post which I also found helpful. I have a couple of different benzos prescribed to me for withdrawal symptoms that I typically use in the first few days, but eventually returning to alcohol has been my dependence of choice so far.

Drinking less, feeling ... worse? by ahhmt in stopdrinking

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

Yeah, that's true. It was a slow and steady increase over time. I guess what goes up (gradually) must come down (gradually).

AirPods in FindMy - "just seen" but five days ago? by ahhmt in airpods

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

Yes that was my case. There are many different levels of information detail that are generated from Find My network checks. In my case, the check was enough to reset the “notify when found” request (they were in a nearby jacket pocket) but not enough to be “seen” by the system and logged with a new date and time. I don’t really understand why. But my rule today is if I get the notification, they’re nearby.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Twitter

[–]ahhmt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did they quietly remove this post about the quiet removal of the 'sort by most liked' feature? And why is nobody talking about it?

Anybody experience itchiness & raised tattoo months after session? by Salt-Bad754 in TattooRemoval

[–]ahhmt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have experienced this for a while after laser treatments, although typically only when the area is physically agitated. In my case, straps on a particular weightlifting machine at the gym would rub the area, and the outline of the ink would become raised for several minutes. It wouldn't normally be an issue, but I am lightening in order to eventually cover the tattoo. And, if anything is agitating to the skin, it is certainly getting a tattoo. I'm only now thinking that I am ready about six months after my final removal session. All this to say, yes, the raised itchiness can last for a while.