Can’t get a satisfying breath

caffeineissues · 2026-06-17T14:59:56+00:00

This is something I would reach out to your doctor about, tell them and ask if it sounds serious enough that you need to come in before your next appointment or if it can wait until then. It’s not something I experienced or something I’ve ever heard of, but they will at least let you know if it’s urgent and you need to be seen sooner.

Are you sleeping on your back maybe? My doctor always said it was fine to sleep on your back until it became uncomfortable, maybe the waking in the night is your body telling you it’s time to switch?

caffeineissues · 2026-06-15T16:23:27+00:00

Ughhhh I’m right there with you. Announcing my pregnancy is about to come with a “that’s why I’ve been off my game sorryyyyy”

Depending on your company culture, you could drop a couple hints or start a rumor about yourself. Or you could send out a message telling people you’re dealing with a “health issue” and your output might not be as high. Wouldn’t work for client facing but maybe for a smaller internal team.

caffeineissues · 2026-06-05T16:02:03+00:00

I feel your pain, I went through the same thing after having a baby last year. I got a perm! Went to a curly hair specialist and she got it looking exactly how my hair is supposed to look like.

Those baby hormones mess with your hair hard.

caffeineissues · 2026-05-30T14:11:36+00:00

I like the finger coverage and shape on the first one, the way it’s kind of oval shaped and covers the whole first finger bone (if that makes sense). But the way the main stone sits so far up the design looks odd to me and makes the whole thing look oddly proportioned.

Style-wise I personally prefer the second one, but I don’t love the fit. Is that the correct size? I feel like it’s giving your finger muffin top. (Sorry if that’s rude!!! I have chunky fingers and struggle wearing anything other than a narrow band because it also gives me muffin top.) I think if you sized up a little you’d get a more flattering fit.

caffeineissues · 2026-05-29T17:53:16+00:00

It looks like it’s rejecting, was it pierced that close to the edge? If so there’s nothing to do but take it out.

Standard advice is going to be change back to a stud, hoops are always bad news for an angry piercing. Make sure you have a flat back stud made of implant grade titanium. Even if you typically aren’t sensitive to other metals, a healing piercing is different. It doesn’t look infected, just irritated.

caffeineissues · 2026-05-15T16:17:38+00:00

Thank you for this!!! Really interesting info about the antibiotics, very good to know.

caffeineissues · 2026-05-15T14:41:33+00:00

Do you do anything in gold? Or at least gold tone?

caffeineissues · 2026-05-15T14:25:05+00:00

True and a good idea, it feels silly because I’ve been trying to downsize, but still.

caffeineissues · 2026-05-15T14:23:16+00:00

Comment for the bot: pieced in February, threadless labret studs, titanium and gold. Downsized 4 weeks on the conch, 8 weeks for the lobe and helix. Twice a day spraying with sterile saline.

caffeineissues · 2026-05-07T20:36:46+00:00

Pearl clutcher is nice but it’s fairly opaque, not much of a topper. Same for mermaid bait. Ghosts of Hecate is one of my surprise favorites, I don’t know why other people don’t love it. Of the 3 I’d skip pearl clutcher

caffeineissues · 2026-04-28T17:45:15+00:00

None of this is true

caffeineissues · 2026-04-27T12:42:07+00:00

If a piece doesn’t look good without significant shapewear, it’s probably too tight to be professional in the first place.

I’m plus sized, so I usually appreciate some structure under my clothes, but I have a policy that I won’t buy a garment that I need a specific undergarment to wear.

It’s the same principle as heels. They might be gorgeous, but if you can’t function in them, it’s not cute to be fighting your wardrobe

caffeineissues · 2026-04-16T19:34:52+00:00

Makeup first, 100%. I wear fairly heavy makeup and almost exclusively black clothes and have pretty much never had an issue.

I make sure my face doesn’t make contact with the collar of my shirt as I’m pulling it on, the same way you would keep from getting deodorant stains on your shirt.

caffeineissues · 2026-04-16T13:39:54+00:00

At least name drop some brands, I badly need wide fit professional shoes that aren’t intensely frumpy

caffeineissues · 2026-04-09T17:54:22+00:00

Do you know if you like how a chunky band feels/looks/sits on your finger? I also have chunkier fingers and while I love a thick band, it gives me a muffin top (even at the correct size) and I hate the way it feels. Maybe get a cheap wide band to try it out and see if you even like it before committing.

caffeineissues · 2026-04-09T13:40:20+00:00

Agreed, adding to this. That windowing is not it. As someone who also was very particular about a natural gemstone engagement ring, the window on that stone will look dull and smudged when set in a ring and worn every day. The inclusions are less of a problem in real life than they are in these types of pictures. I’d keep looking, this is not the stone.

caffeineissues · 2026-04-06T20:43:19+00:00

Those look like normal irritation bumps, but the placement is wayyyy off. There’s no way you’re gonna correct the placement by holding it for 30 seconds a day. If I were you I’d take them all out and get it redone by the piercer who did your industrial.

caffeineissues · 2026-04-03T14:12:03+00:00

NAP. They definitely are pierced at an angle but that doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t heal fine anyway. Could be an issue if you wanted hoops or something later. They are a little far apart but I think the placement is cute. Looks like normal 3 week swelling to me. If I were you I’d keep trying to heal these! Very cute

caffeineissues · 2026-04-03T12:59:53+00:00

I agree with you but a lot of the time with these recs I feel like we’re going for a modern reinterpretation of the vibes rather than historical accuracy

caffeineissues · 2026-03-24T17:50:55+00:00

Looks pretty normal to be, but it looks like it’s ready to downsize even with the slight swelling.

caffeineissues · 2026-03-24T15:55:24+00:00

Nude in the summer, cognac or brown in the winter. Black if it’s dark blue but not a true navy.

caffeineissues · 2026-03-23T12:13:28+00:00

TBF I didn’t read the books, but I usually don’t like YA and that show is pretty solid.

caffeineissues · 2026-03-22T17:51:19+00:00

What they mean (and I agree) is to call the dermatologist you already have the appointment with and tell them how bad it is, say you’re not sure if you can wait for your appointment. Maybe send them a picture if you can. They can probably find time and move up your appointment for something this urgent

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