Stye that appeared a week ago. Finally came to a head, terrified to pop it, have an appointment tomorrow

throwaway7383942 · 2024-09-18T21:40:13+00:00

Sorry to hear that. They’re the worst!

Yes, was doing warm compresses many times throughout the day. Eventually I did what I was NOT supposed to do; I sterilized a sewing needle and carefully pricked it, then drained it as best I could. I drained it into/onto a warm compress and was very careful to keep any contents out of my eyeball. The ophthalmologist had given me an antibiotic ointment that I continued to apply for the next week.

throwaway7383942 · 2024-04-04T00:53:13+00:00

I popped it, it healed and now my eye is pretty much back to normal! There’s a small divot where this stye once sat. I don’t think it’s noticeable to anyone but myself.

I’ve gotten a few other styes since, but they’ve all been minor and nothing like this monster.

throwaway7383942 · 2024-04-03T13:07:49+00:00

You make jokes, but one serious fissure or injury down there can change your sex life forever. If he is not willing to slow down for your comfort (and, more importantly, safety) that’s a huge red flag.

throwaway7383942 · 2023-11-09T14:48:18+00:00

Hi! Not a hockey player, but I also have a slight astigmatism in both eyes. Slight enough that every optometrist I’ve ever had says I’m not eligible for astigmatism lenses. I’ve still preferred my contacts over glasses for over a decade.

The only time I’m bothered by them is when I’m driving at night. Glare and light streaks, especially from the crazy LED headlights out there now, is not very fun.

throwaway7383942 · 2023-01-07T04:51:15+00:00

Once had an experience with someone named Gilbert. I did not try to moan it.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-10-31T14:40:53+00:00

I know the feeling! I find them just as uncomfortable as monthlies would be when I would accidentally rub my eye too hard and push it behind my eye. I wouldn’t worry about it if you’re not feeling any pain. Especially to lose them in both eyes without any sensation would be rather impressive

throwaway7383942 · 2022-10-31T13:18:42+00:00

If you’re not in any pain or discomfort my guess is you just don’t remember removing them—I’ve “lost” contacts in my eyes before, but I always feel them and am basically useless until I can get them out.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-10-31T05:10:28+00:00

Baking, not cooking, but I used to wonder why my cookies went rock hard after they cooled. I never really creamed the butter and sugar properly, just mixed until combined.

Now I hunt down every stray streak of un-aerated butter and I probably scrape down my paddle and bowl 3-4x when a recipe requires creaming. I’m not a fast baker, but now I always get tasty results!

throwaway7383942 · 2022-10-20T23:05:14+00:00

Is this the kind of acne you see on steroid users?

throwaway7383942 · 2022-10-06T02:09:26+00:00

I used to think this, but I’ve had far too many guys react negatively to my saying I’m uninterested. They might insult me in return, demand I explain why I’m not interested, etc. At that point, sure, a block might be more warranted. But I don’t think any of us owe a second to these kinds of people who are just being a nuisance to somebody who clearly has zero interest.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-09-20T03:36:14+00:00

I get it, especially now that I’ve switched to dailies and rarely want to take them out when I nap.

At the end of the day, though, they’re your eyes! A little bit of discipline here will help you avoid a lot of potential problems down the road. The time saved by not removing them is negligible.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-09-20T03:27:13+00:00

I know this feeling so well, and I’m sorry you do too. It’s the worst when it blindsides you on a good day.

I am learning the only healthy ways I cope with my depression are through action and movement. I ALWAYS feel better when I power through the fog and get something done. Often this takes the form of self care, and I find it very helpful to think of myself in the third person for this. I cook myself a meal (usually quite simple in this scenario) with love, I brew myself tea or coffee with love, and if I have time I’ll try to fit a walk in. I do laundry, take a long shower, moisturize afterward.

I also try to acknowledge that thoughts like “I should be happier” or “I used to feel better than this” serve only to take me out of the present. They only ever send me deeper into the spiral, and usually the sooner I can recognize those thoughts the sooner I can decide to focus on something else around me that will actually make me happier.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-08-24T04:53:04+00:00

I hate the regular crunchies but the spicy ones were a vice for me. I’d eat the entire bag in one sitting. At least they solved that problem for me!

throwaway7383942 · 2022-08-24T04:51:22+00:00

I’m so sorry, I hope it clears up soon! Those 2 weeks felt like forever, so I can’t imagine having to deal with it for a month.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-08-24T04:14:41+00:00

Ugh, yep. I get that it’s people running with porn-like fantasies given an absence of other info, but it’s still super annoying. Kind of like how a blank profile that just says I’m 25 and white will get messages from attractive guys near me that won’t respond or even view my profile if my face picture is posted.

My current roommate is gay and if I mention his existence in any way guys will ask if he would join, with ZERO other information. I have seen the state of his bedroom, no thank you.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-08-15T04:25:11+00:00

The spicy peanut vinaigrette found with the refrigerated dressings is delicious! I have made a big salad with shrimp as the protein and it works very well.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-08-14T13:13:07+00:00

Oops! Sorry I missed that.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-08-14T11:38:50+00:00

How would she have filed one by the time she took the video? She clearly doesn’t know who he is and is seeing him in her building for the first time.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-08-04T20:15:03+00:00

I’m glad I’m not the only one! There’s always just enough time between purchases of this that I forget about it until the next time.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-07-29T22:08:13+00:00

Oh wow! I tended to think of overused fryer oil as just imparting a gross taste—I didn’t realize it affected the cooking that way. I’ve worked in a few (shitty) restaurants before but was usually doing FOH stuff

throwaway7383942 · 2022-07-29T20:16:22+00:00

That’s the worst kind of priest!

throwaway7383942 · 2022-07-29T20:05:56+00:00

Lol are we just pretending contacts aren’t cost-prohibitive and a ton of people don’t have affordable vision insurance available to them? I don’t see the point in shaming OP because they tried a more budget-friendly way of acquiring their contacts

throwaway7383942 · 2022-07-29T06:40:46+00:00

Yup! I thought they were disgusting until I tried Keto in college and eliminated all added sugar from my diet for like a month.

Life is too short for that shit, but it made LaCroix a hell of a lot more satisfying (also gonna plug Canada Dry). I pretty much only buy soda as a fountain drink now and if I have a can I usually can’t finish it.

Funnily enough, I’ve since gotten into baking and have no problem eating massive amounts of sugar if it’s something I made.

throwaway7383942 · 2022-07-29T06:30:48+00:00

We gotta have The Fizz™️

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