/hb/ - Health & Beauty

>>17985
I’m the same way with the useless procrastination/motivation I hate myself

I take an NDRI (bupropion/wellbutrin xl 300 mg), not an SSRI. I got put on cipralex (an SSRI) initially, which made all my symptoms worse.

I can notice its effects if I forget to take it for a day or two; I get very lethargic, my sinuses feel swollen, and I feel all of the guilt that I have suppressed. I also become incredibly hungry (Wellbutrin is used as an appetite suppressant).

The only problems that I have with it are that it causes tinnitus and hand tremors. It also heightens my anxiety level, but that's relatively okay. It also makes me more prone to seizures and I'm not supposed to have alcohol with it, but I don't really care about that and drink normally anyway.


>Are SSRIs a meme?
Can't say, but my NDRI appears to be working.
>Did they help?
Yes, I don't think I would be where I am today without it.
>How long did it take for the supposed effects to kick in?
I'd say 3-5 weeks.
>Did you experience severe adverse effects or weight gain?
I experienced a lot of weight loss, which I loved.

>>18001
I forgot that I also get super dizzy on it, but I have low blood pressure and poor coordination anyway so that isn't a big deal.

They are bad for you, they'll mess up your menstrual cycle and make you all moody and weird. I know from experience.

I kneel before SSRI's and other psych meds. Neurotransmitter dysregulation is absolutely real. Obviously a large part of fixing it is changing your lifestyle but 1) meds can be very good support if you have nothing else 2) drugs are probably a good way of figuring out what is wrong.

At the very least drugs aside approaching problems from the neurotransmitter perspective is a good idea so you know why you're so fucked up and unproductive.

However, one thing I don't want is to be one of those people chugging med cocktails. Doesn't seem right to me somehow. Like it's the main treatment and not changing the things that fucked up your neurochemistry to begin with.

genuinely start calorie counting. measuring cups are okay but food scale is better. calorie deficit consistently is physically guaranteed to cause you to lose weight and be skinnier. start working out (focus on abs, glutes, legs) if you want a better form/physique.

Be careful counting calories. You should, but don't obsess over it and think eating less is a cure-all. Try to avoid any diets that involve cutting food out completely because those diets always end with binging. Your best friend is consistent workout. If you are so big that certain exercises cause pain, choose weight friendly ones or swim. Suddenly doing difficult workouts when your heavy can ruin your joints.

Sometimes weight gain is hormonal or genetic. You can eat less and still hold onto fat because some of your ancestors starved at some point in time.

>>22667
serving sizes are bs, counting calories is more reliable

>>22670
Somehow every North korean except glorious leader is immune to that.

>>21863
The answer to why moisturizers are needed is in the second half of your post.

You should wear sunscreen. Retinol is maybe the only skincare active worth investing in and if you use it you definitely need sunscreen. You should take the sunscreen off in the evening with a cleanser. And most people's skin gets dry after cleansing so they need a moisturizer.

>>21863
That's like saying soap doesn't work.
Of course if you expect moisturizing to keep you young forever or reverse aging process you're setting yourself for disappointment
as long as the moisturizer does it's job of keeping skin from being dry, it's effective. it's literally the only thing it's supposed to do and everything else is a marketing gimmick

Do otc face serums with retinol have enough to even matter?

>>22579
If it takes tretinoin 4+ months to see full effects otc retinol won't do shit tbh

>>22580
Thanks, glad I didn't buy anything.

>>22458
Try one of Hal Higdon's programs. Much better and still free.

I hit a bunch of PRs at the gym today!

Today I started using cronometer to track my macros. I hope it helps me see results faster.

Who else is planning on going to the gym on Christmas?

I've been doing calisthenics 5x a week. Currently doing pushups, squats, and crunches. That's about all I can do with 0 equipment.

>>20772
You don't know how the world works. Where I live the only food you'll be able to afford to make from 'scratch' is instant noodles unless you have a high paying, skilled job or you work a lot.

sounds like a horrible place, too bad for you the only way to be alive as a human today is to live in the exact place that you live in and there are no other places you could go where there is food available.

>>20783
There is plenty of food available, but you won't be able to afford making everything from scratch unless you have the time the money and the energy

>>20785
>There is plenty of food available, but you won't be able to afford making everything from scratch unless you have the time the money and the energy

i call bs, go prove it. make an example calculation and then i will ridicule it and point out all the flaws and the countless things you don't understand or know so i don't have to hear your silly theater anymore meant to display your highest priority in life: irresponsibility.

>>20786
eh

Bump

>>22474
lmfao yeah, this is just a picture of a normal girl in clothes too small for her

Hi nona, I don't know how you are doing right now, but I think we have pretty similar fat distribution. Although I am probably taller than you and weigh more. I also have narrow hips with kind of an unflattering shape and losing the fat definitely helped me get a nicer more sculpted waist. But also working on my posture really helped me get a more defined waist. Hope you are well and your weight loss journey is working!

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>>22230
Based queen

>>22181
is there a giant picture of a baby with its feet directly pointed at the camera behind you????????

>>22181
I think you should focus on being a healthy bmi for your health's sake rather than looks, since you only look few pounds overweight. The issue here is the dress. It looks cheap and unflattering, tight around your hips and bunchy at your waist. What you need are skirts/dresses/pants that are baggier/flare out at the hips, and it will balance out your silhouette. A fit and flare dress would probably suit you, or straight-leg pants with a tank top. At least, that works for me since I have a similar silhouette. Also, nicer materials drape better and are more flattering.

>>22029
This nona has good advice.

I only shave my underarms and do it because it's easier to use deodorant + get clean after sweaty exercise when there's not hair in the way. I do it probably every other time I shower

Overall I find shaving legs to be a meditative thing to do once in a while, but I wear long pants so I have no reason to do it regularly

Overall I think shaving is a waste of time unless you have a specific functional reason for it. Beauty standards and whatever but who gaf. I'm a human being, not a barbie doll to ogle

For those who have gotten electrolysis how does it feel, specifically how much does it hurt? I want to get it since I hate body hair but I'm nervous, especially about the bikini area

>>22091
Depends a lot on the skill of the technician, I think, as well as the part of the body. That said, it barely hurts more than just plucking the hair out normally. Usually they use a topical anesthetic of some sort so it can also basically feel like nothing at times.

It's important to remember that it takes a while to get results. A lot of people seem to expect it to be some kind of instant miracle.

Only the bikini line for me. Its winter so i dont really shave my legs but otherwise i do

sorry for reviving a dead thread but Im so Fucking frustrated I feel like all the jfashion communities online now are so retarded and watered down. Tiktok has impacted everything so negatively
I like gal but I feel like nobody even TRIES to put in any real effort when wearing it anymore

>>22535
Nobody online bothers to research the history of different jfashion styles anymore, they just buy a bunch of shit off shein or temu and put on ugly makeup and if you dare even give them advice they throw a bitchfit about how fashion shouldn’t have rules and you are against self expression blablablah.

>>22536
Honestly.
I feel like the jirai comm is one of the worst, people online LOVE to just make things up about it kek
worry about your ugly untucked shein blouse before telling ppl in tiktok comment sections what u think is and isn't jirai

>>22536
It’s like watching colonization happen in real time. Once you let all the tourists in, they trash what was pure and attempt to change everything about it so they can let more of their people in who have no respect for tradition. It’s a loop that happens to every sub-fashion that gains popularity, and the people who were originally there give up and move to some other community that isn’t infested with larps

>>22541
And those tourists act like they know more about jfashion than you as if their knowledge isnt purely tiktok based and as if you haven’t been into jfashion for way longer than them. I’ve seen so much lies spread about different jfashions and their history by newbies who learned about them through tiktok. So tiring

You can always try styling your hair? Maybe curling or straightening it? Maybe even extensions or wigs could help.

hat

I went no-make up for about a year. It was really freeing. You save so much time, money, and mental space. Good luck, Nona!