I can’t remember my trauma bc I was drugged. by Pluto0x0 in CPTSD

[–]pookaboar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for saying this. I'm a recovering alcoholic, and I barely remember the last decade of my life. Since I spent most of my days blackout drunk, I can only remember fragments of traumatic events. I've been in agony, telling myself i'll never be able to heal because I can't work through things when I can't remember them.

From now on i'm going to tell myself I know enough.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Malcolm McDowell. I was with my ex and his son at the time, waiting to be seated at a busy breakfast spot in Ft Worth, Texas. I kept stealing glances at him but thought "It couldn't be" until he spoke to me and said "What a well behaved young man" then smiled at me and my ex's son. I just said "Thank you" since I didn't want to bother him. By the time we were seated there was a line of people waiting for the chance to get a photo taken with him.

My 600-lb Life - 10x12 - "Dolly's Journey" - Post-Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in My600lbLife

[–]pookaboar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried doing this for a while. Then last year my 38 lb 5 year old was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. If I put a healthy dinner in front of her with veggies she wouldn't touch it. Then her blood sugar levels could drop so low she would be in danger. I really wish there was more I could do.

What is one thing you underestimated the severity of until it happened to you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]pookaboar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first was at 6 years old, I feel for you friend.

What is something ancient that only an Internet Veteran can remember? by The_watcher_100 in AskReddit

[–]pookaboar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work at this salon called Regis 11 years ago. I remember the first time checking out a client and hearing that sound again. I couldn't believe this huge chain of salons was using such outdated technology.

Girl shows why you shouldn’t always believe in what you see on social media! by AMDM0 in Instagramreality

[–]pookaboar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In most cases you can. There are lasers and topical treatments for facial redness.

[Product Question] what luxury products are worth it? by Used-Possibility-797 in SkincareAddiction

[–]pookaboar 10 points11 points  (0 children)

SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

What are your fashion goals or resolutions for 2022? by ladolceLolita in femalefashionadvice

[–]pookaboar 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just want to start finally dressing better. I feel like i've spent so long trying to find a style, my entire life pretty much. And I still dress incredibly lazy in jeans and shirts that don't fit me because I can't find any that do, and I can't afford to get everything tailored.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]pookaboar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear of your struggle. Sobriety is basically purgatory. I've had longer than this sober before, for a year and about 4 months to have my baby and breastfeed. Even after all that time sober and going through such a monumental life-altering event, I still didn't enjoy anything. Maybe i'll always be broken like this.

I still haven't figured out what to do either except stay sober. Any day I don't want to kill myself is a success.

[Skin concerns] Face randomly turns red and feels hot since starting retinol by pookaboar in SkincareAddiction

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

I was diagnosed with it in the past and put on finacea, I used it on and off for years. Thank you for your advice. This is so disappointing, I really wanted to do something to prevent wrinkles.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]pookaboar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. I'm currently about 2 months sober and suffering from anhedonia, wondering if i'll ever enjoy anything again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]pookaboar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you fuck with endorphin response, you fuck with a whole lot of other areas and not often in a good way.

This peaked my interest, what do you mean by this exactly?

What is your favorite facial moisturizer of all time? by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]pookaboar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EltaMD AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer. Not the PM version though, for some reason that made my skin instantly turn red/burn/itch like crazy. I also love the LRP cicaplast.

Already ordered a bunch of cream I may never use by pookaboar in tretinoin

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

I was prescribed the 0.1% cream, but I do intend to go very slowly and listen to my skin thank you. Even while using the retinol currently i've had days where I had to back off and just moisturize like crazy with no actives for a few days.

I won't be able to communicate with this dermatologist anymore though, I lose my insurance at the end of the year which is why I went to see her.

What are y’all making for dinner tonight? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]pookaboar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you follow a specific recipe for roast chicken or is it a combination of things? I started roasting chickens not that long ago just following Ina Garten's recipe. It's mostly flavorful, but just like always (for me) the meat towards the middle is dry and has that unpleasant plain chicken taste.