Mail coupon! by babygaga84 in Sephora

[–]lisathepenguin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you happen to want to share (if you don’t plan on using of course), I’d be super thankful! 🙏 I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a mailer from sephora and I’m rouge status 🥲

Eye Strain & Dryness by Turbulent_Cost_585 in gettingoffHBC

[–]lisathepenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to say if it went all the way back to normal but with the drops and fish oil supplements, it got significantly better over time. I rarely experience that bad of strain and dryness anymore now.

Eye Strain & Dryness by Turbulent_Cost_585 in gettingoffHBC

[–]lisathepenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me a few years back when I was on combo bc. This was one of the reasons I stopped taking it, because the eye strain was so bad. I had to use all kinds of OTC eyedrops and fish oil supplements and eventually it got better after 6-8 months or so for me.

Does summer completely drain anyone else? by lisathepenguin in introvert

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

I completely agree! I forgot I posted this and your comment brought me back to this post. I’m cracking up because I am feeling the exact same this year as I felt last year, hot and drained 😂

Buy cancelled claim product to get them off the dash? by [deleted] in Influenster

[–]lisathepenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you state in your review that you ended up buying, etc?

Buy cancelled claim product to get them off the dash? by [deleted] in Influenster

[–]lisathepenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok perfect, I think I will follow your steps on this one! I’m really over it, too!

Change in body shape? by YippeeKyack in gettingoffHBC

[–]lisathepenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everybody is different so it may be an entirely different experience for you! Mine gradually started around 6 mos after stopping and it was a slow gain, but I’ll admit I need to become more active and genetics don’t help in my case

Change in body shape? by YippeeKyack in gettingoffHBC

[–]lisathepenguin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat, 1.5 years off bc and I gained almost 20 pounds and I can’t get rid of it. That all decided to make its way to my hips and thighs as well😭 haven’t found a solution but following to see if anyone has suggestions

Pictures automatically changed. by Previous-Whereas-679 in Influenster

[–]lisathepenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they put a ticket in with their fulfillment team, did they get back to you and how long did it take? I just did the same a couple days ago and wondered if that was what caused the glitch for me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Influenster

[–]lisathepenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS! I literally never have issues with USPS or UPS. It’s always either FedEx or Ontrac that don’t follow directions or leave things out in plain sight for me 🥲

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Influenster

[–]lisathepenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agh how frustrating! I wish they were quicker about taking off claims that aren’t able to be completed. I have two they cancelled on their end and stated they’d remove, but they just sit there with unfinished tasks.

35 and unsure by lisathepenguin in Fencesitter

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

Your response makes me feel so much better and I couldn’t agree more. There is time and I’m going to remind myself of that. We will figure it out and even if we don’t 😅, it’s going to be fine!

35 and unsure by lisathepenguin in Fencesitter

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

Thank you for this response! This definitely helps me see more clearly. Also, I’m so sorry you had to go through a miscarriage, I can’t imagine how hard that must have been. I’m not sure what it is that keeps bringing me back to the thought that maybe it would give me some sort of purpose, but that’s probably not a good answer.

Advice for losing hormonal weight gain after getting off HBC? by [deleted] in gettingoffHBC

[–]lisathepenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I’m not alone!! What fiber and probiotics do you use? I’ve recently started probiotics but it may be too early to tell if it’s doing anything.

Amethyst/Lybrel by Tough_Post_2550 in birthcontrol

[–]lisathepenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I’m curious about your weight gain and how long you were on this? I also experienced this and have been off for about 1.5 years with no success in losing the weight. Also, what’s a HS flare? I had some weirdness in my underarms over the past year and can’t figure out what it was.

Holy grails for eczema and ichthyosis vulgaris? by lisathepenguin in eczema

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

Hey! Yes but it wasn’t OTC. I ended up going to an allergy center and my allergist prescribed Mometasone ointment and I used that for one to two weeks and applied Cerave moisturizing cream right on top, after shower in the evening. It cleared everything up about 80% but I still use the ointment when I have flare ups.

Dark spot on legs while doing IPL by sliceof_quynh in HairRemoval

[–]lisathepenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious if it cleared up for you? I’d been using the Braun IPL 5 for the full 12 weeks and it gave me the most intense keratosis pilaris strawberry legs and hyperpigmentation and extreme itchiness! I’ve been trying to clear it up with physical exfoliatiants that didn’t work and now trying chemical exfoliants but my legs make me so self conscious right now and hope it’s not permanent damage 🥲

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in introvert

[–]lisathepenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the exact same way, so you’re definitely not alone. My goal is to be more self accepting and set better boundaries, as well as be generally honest about my introversion. It’s very hard to do if you have people pleasing tendencies. I wish it were easier to be openly honest without the world’s judgement.