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I cannot look at other women, the jealousy and envy literally controls my feelings, thoughts and emotions to the point of me spiraling into despair.
I'm not some beautiful artist who can pose with her painting or cute intelligent social streamer or anything special really, I'm just me and I can't stand to be in the presence of these extroverted, funny, beautiful women. It doesn't inspire me, it doesn't help me, it makes it all worse. I thought it could help if I tried but I just get angry and sad and jealous and I isolate, cuz who the fuck is going to understand this lol
I've got some serious shit to work through, lots of self improving, I'm just really fucking boring and half-assed in everything I do. Last, last, lowest, stupidest, most clueless. I feel terribly ugly and insignificant and trying to catch up is draining. Maybe I won't ever catch up and I'll just leave this earth young and without much to my name. I am trying but I still am so low compared to others, what's the point? I'm on edge constantly and can't walk back
Doesn't help that I feel and am so unattractive in my face and body surrounded by women who are drop dead gorgeous. I can't take it anymore.

Hey there, Redditors!
Are you tired of feeling sluggish, battling with constant hunger pangs, and struggling to achieve your desired body goals? If so, I have an incredible solution that can completely transform your life: the Keto lifestyle. Trust me, the benefits are mind-blowing, and you won't want to miss out!
So, what's the buzz all about? Keto is not just another trendy diet but a powerful way to reprogram your body to work in your favor. By reducing your carbohydrate intake and increasing healthy fats, you can kickstart a metabolic state called ketosis. And let me tell you, the results are truly astonishing!
Here are just a few of the hidden benefits of Keto that can revolutionize the way you feel and look:
Boosted Energy Levels: Say goodbye to those energy crashes and hello to sustained, boundless energy throughout the day. Keto allows your body to tap into its fat stores for fuel, providing a steady supply of energy without the spikes and crashes associated with high-carb diets.
Crush Hunger and Cravings: Bid farewell to constant snacking and uncontrollable cravings. The Keto lifestyle helps regulate your appetite hormones, promoting a feeling of fullness and reducing the urge to reach for unhealthy snacks. You'll find yourself more in control of your eating habits than ever before!
Achieve Your Dream Body: Are you ready to shed those extra pounds and reveal a leaner, more toned physique? With Keto, your body becomes a fat-burning machine, helping you achieve weight loss goals faster and more effectively. It's time to unlock the amazing potential your body holds!
Now, I know you're eager to learn more and dive into the world of Keto. That's why I've included a link below that will take you to a comprehensive resource packed with invaluable tips, meal plans, delicious recipes, and expert advice to help you succeed on your Keto journey.
But wait, there's more! I understand that starting a new lifestyle can be overwhelming, so I've also included bonus content to make your transition even smoother. From grocery shopping hacks to easy meal-prep strategies, you'll find everything you need to make Keto a seamless part of your life.
Ready to unlock the hidden benefits of Keto and embark on a journey toward renewed energy, hunger control, and a fabulous new you? Let's get started on this life-changing adventure together! Access the ultimate Keto resource: linktr.ee/tokyomajin Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your well-being and achieve the results you've always dreamed of. Trust me, the benefits of Keto are waiting for you just a click away.
Wishing you all the best on your Keto journey!
Justin

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So I (23F at the time, but 26F now) had just left my drug addict and lying ex (25M at the time) of 4 years. Emotionally I had broken up with him about a year prior, so the breakup didn't really feel like a break up as I was already emotionally disconnected for so long. Anyways, I decided to get into this community as a BBW with a fetish sized ass. I know it's not the norm, but I definitely have a body type that is very specifically desired by a small group and I am happy catering to a niche group. I was actually quite successful! A lot of the guys that showed interest had never been with a BBW and were very curious, which I was fine with. I thought it was sweet, actually. I was helping them live out a (secret for some) fantasy that they had but never acted upon and it was cool with me.
Anyways, I eventually settled on one great guy who was autistic and just wanted a companion to cuddle with at night and go to dinner. He worked in finance and had a lot of money to spend and we hit it off, I genuinely enjoyed him quite a bit. Since there was no physical intimacy involved (he was not comfortable with anything besides cuddling and hand holding), he was ok with me finding a SD who I was intimate with. I ended up finding a guy who I decided to do a long term situation with if we hit it off at our first meet up.
We were planning our first meet up after about 3 weeks of chatting. This was right when the pandemic hit and he lived in NY and me in CT. Back then, NY was shut down and you couldn't enter unless you were a resident -- they took it VERY serious. We figured out a way to safely work around it and were ready to meet. We got along well and I found him attractive. Until a few days before the meet, he sends me a text accusing me of being a scammer.
I was taken aback... scammer? Me? I was so confused. He told me that he saw other profiles of me with different info and older photos of me when I was about 30lb thinner. The name was the same but the language was weird. I asked for a link and when I clicked it, my heart SANK! It was old pictures of me with a really disgusting bio... things that were talking about sex acts I would perform and how I would do it for cheap. It read very much as a prostitution ad (no hate towards that, that is just not what I was personally going for). I could not figure it out until it hit me... these photos... some of them were not posted online. Then I went to the last photo and saw it. A dressing room photo from trying on a new outfit, you know the kind. The kind you send to a friend to ask if the outfit is cute before you buy it. I had only sent this to one person, my ex.
I immediately call him and record the conversation. He admits to it right away. I was fuming. He admitted to pretending to be me and talking to several men on there. He said he got about $75 total from these men so far. I explained how much danger that put me in... what if one of these men were to see me out in the street and confront me over money they sent me? And that is the least of the danger I could be in. I will never forgive him for this.
Of course, this spooked the guy I was speaking to and I don't blame him. I sent him a video of me speaking and explaining the situation so he could see that I am who I say I am. He said it felt fishy like I was in on it with my ex. I said I understood because I saw how bad it looked from the outside. I reported the profile and I never logged in again out of pure embarrassment. I have wanted to get into it again but I just think of this situation and feel so embarrassed. I know it's not my fault but still. I've since moved halfway across the country so I am not concerned with running into the guy who felt scammed, but it just kind of spoiled a good thing for me, ya know? Thanks for listening to my vent.

Hey everyone,
I wanted to share my recent experience using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to monitor my blood sugar levels and what I learned from it.
A little background: I was diagnosed with lean PCOS by my doctor, mainly due to my periods being very irregular. I also frequently feel weirdly tired a lot, it almost feels like anxiety even though i’m not mentally stressed. Anyway, I was chatting to my dad who happens to be a type 1 diabetic and he mentioned that my symptoms sounded similar to low blood sugar. I shrugged it off at first since I figured with PCOS my glucose levels should be high because of the insulin resistance. Eventually I got tired of feeling tired all the time so I finally decided to try a CGM and see what’s actually going on when I’m eating. And boy, was I surprised!
The CGM revealed that I have a significant number of hypoglycemic moments during the day. I also spend most of the night in the hypoglycemic range, around 3 mmol/l or 54 mg/dL.l on average. After meals, my blood sugar does spike a little bit, nothing crazy,, but it will quickly drop down into hypoglycemic levels and slowly come back into range. I assume I have a lot of insulin circulating in my body at all times, which is why my glucose levels drop so fast after I eat.
Just wondering if anyone else with PCOS has used a CGM or even has experienced similar hypoglycemic episodes? It's been eye-opening for me, and I'm now exploring ways to address these issues and figure out what diet works best for me. I was never keto but generally ate lower carb (around 100g) a day which was mostly complex carbs. Turns out my body is happy with a little more carbs that that which is surprising to me!
If you have any insights, personal experiences, or advice to share, I would greatly appreciate it. It's amazing how technology can provide us with a deeper understanding of our bodies, especially when doctors can be so dismissive of the condition.
Thank you in advance for any input you can provide!
TL;DR: Diagnosed with lean PCOS, decided to try a CGM to monitor blood sugar levels. Surprisingly, discovered frequent hypoglycemic moments throughout the day and spent most nights in the hypoglycemic range. Looking for insights and experiences from others with PCOS or similar blood sugar fluctuations.

Hey there, Redditors!
Are you tired of feeling sluggish, battling with constant hunger pangs, and struggling to achieve your desired body goals? If so, I have an incredible solution that can completely transform your life: the Keto lifestyle. Trust me, the benefits are mind-blowing, and you won't want to miss out!
So, what's the buzz all about? Keto is not just another trendy diet but a powerful way to reprogram your body to work in your favor. By reducing your carbohydrate intake and increasing healthy fats, you can kickstart a metabolic state called ketosis. And let me tell you, the results are truly astonishing!
Here are just a few of the hidden benefits of Keto that can revolutionize the way you feel and look:

1. Boosted Energy Levels: Say goodbye to those energy crashes and hello to sustained, boundless energy throughout the day. Keto allows your body to tap into its fat stores for fuel, providing a steady supply of energy without the spikes and crashes associated with high-carb diets.
2. Crush Hunger and Cravings: Bid farewell to constant snacking and uncontrollable cravings. The Keto lifestyle helps regulate your appetite hormones, promoting a feeling of fullness and reducing the urge to reach for unhealthy snacks. You'll find yourself more in control of your eating habits than ever before!
3. Achieve Your Dream Body: Are you ready to shed those extra pounds and reveal a leaner, more toned physique? With Keto, your body becomes a fat-burning machine, helping you achieve weight loss goals faster and more effectively. It's time to unlock the amazing potential your body holds!

Now, I know you're eager to learn more and dive into the world of Keto. That's why I've included a link below that will take you to a comprehensive resource packed with invaluable tips, meal plans, delicious recipes, and expert advice to help you succeed on your Keto journey.
But wait, there's more! I understand that starting a new lifestyle can be overwhelming, so I've also included bonus content to make your transition even smoother. From grocery shopping hacks to easy meal-prep strategies, you'll find everything you need to make Keto a seamless part of your life.
Ready to unlock the hidden benefits of Keto and embark on a journey toward renewed energy, hunger control, and a fabulous new you? Simply click the link below, and let's get started on this life-changing adventure together!
Click here to access the ultimate Keto resource: https://linktr.ee/tokyomajin
Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your well-being and achieve the results you've always dreamed of. Trust me, the benefits of Keto are waiting for you just a click away.
Wishing you all the best on your Keto journey!
Justin

Hi all, I’m new to this sub but not new to chronic illness (migraines since I was 14 years old, and more recently terrible full body eczema). I’ve recently been going through it with my skin, which has impacted my sleep, which snowballed into my migraines being more frequent. At any rate, I’ve elected to take a short leave of absence from work to focus on my health and I feel incredibly guilty about it!
I know it’s necessary but I keep being mean to myself and have this inner narrative that I’m making my condition bigger in my head than what it actually is. I’m just wondering if anyone has any tips about quieting that inner monologue so I can actually focus on healing and rest.
Thanks for reading ❤️

I've been having a lot more cramps and diarrhea last night because of a virus my daughter brought home from daycare this weekend. It's been bad to the point where I woke up every 2 hours to go and have actual water run out of my body.
I took Imodium during the day to go to work. And it was good other than the "few times" I had to go so I thought "Okay! This is better."
No... no... it wasn't. I'm dating this guy for about a month and a half now. He knows about my IBS and Crohn's, but knowing and experiencing are two different things. He took me out to dinner and all was good UNTIL the time we went to bed. He slept over at my house and my stomach was upset a bit before bedtime (ofcourse!).. can you believe I woke up around 4 am... and had actually shat myself IN MY SLEEP.
I was fucking mortified. Here I am with this guy I like sleeping in my bed and shitting myself whilst sleeping. This is the first time since being diagnosed 6 years ago.
So I went downstairs to my bathroom (I only have one) and OFCOURSE this dude wakes up to use the bathroom as well. So here I am in the toilet with underwear full of diarrhea and praying to God nothing was on the bed. He askes if I was okay and I said my stomach is upset. Anyway... I turned off the light hoping he wouldn't see me without underwear and wonder wtf is going on.
I quickly went and put on clean underwear crawling back into bed. He came to the bed after using the toilet after me. He did make a joke saying "I had to breath through my mouth though whilst using the bathroom lol". We both had a laugh and he went back to sleep. Meanwhile I'm here at 5 am ranting on Reddit lol. Goodnight.

I am losing my damn mind. My recently turned 4 yo is the clingiest (is that a word? I’m so tired I don’t care) she has ever been. I play with her. I do all her daily routines with her, morning and bedtime. I am with her every minute that she is not at daycare. I give her time warnings and set limits but she is literally clinging to my body. And if she’s not on my body, she is looking for me and whining or crying when I step out of sight.
I can’t take it anymore.
Example: bedtime routine tonight. My husband offers. She rejects him. My MIL who is visiting and it’s her last night here offers. She rejects grandma too. Only mommy will do for bedtime (even though I do bedtime solo 4-5 nights every week because of work schedules).
Fine. I go downstairs for bedtime. We go through the whole routine. Brush teeth. Pajamas. Read books. Sing lullabies. It’s time for her to lie in bed and I sit by her for five minutes. I give her time warnings at every minute. She has literally had the same bedtime routine since she was five weeks old. She knows it. She knows what comes next. Her sleep has been regimented most of her life because that has been our struggle for her. She knows exactly how things go to the T.
She takes a water and potty break at 1 min left but I tell her when she comes back from the potty, she still only has one minute left until we give kisses and say good night.
“Okay, mommy.” She says.
But as soon as the minute is up and I give her a hug and kiss good night, the hysterics start.
“Mommy! Mommy! Mommy! I want you! Don’t go! Please mommy! Please mommy!”
There are nights I give her an extra minute. But I’m so touched out and exhausted (we have been on “vacation” for a week and she’s literally been hanging on me every minute she is awake. I can’t take anymore), I’m done. I tell her I love her very much. I give her another kiss. But then I tell her good night and shut the door. She cries for a minute. But I walk away, also in tears. A minute later, I hear her on the monitor softly talking and singing to her stuffed animal (she also does this every night for 10-15 minutes and then falls asleep independently). She’s fine. It’s the same every night. As soon as I can actually break the connection, she’s totally fine. But breaking the connection always comes with this extreme angst.
But why oh why does she have to cry and pull at my heartstrings literally every time I just need to be in another room. It’s not just bedtime. It’s when I need to make a meal. Or get a drink. Or take a fucking shit. It’s been like this for months and I need it to stop.
I don’t really know if this is a rant or if I want advice. Advice is hard to give when I’m only able to type so much here. Every kid and situation is unique and I can’t go into all the details in a single post. I just can’t take this much longer. I’m going crazy and starting to feel frustration with her. I hate that my tone is short sometimes. She’s 4. She just wants her mom. That’s normal. But I feel like this level of cling is not normal and I’m so exhausted.

I've been committed to a plant-based diet (and veganism) for 5 years and absolutely love it!! I feel so aligned with my beliefs, I feel great in my body, and I can see myself continuing this lifestyle for the rest of my days. (: I'm leaving to serve in Central America in less than a month!
I've thought a lot about how maintaining my lifestyle will be in service, and absolutely am willing to be flexible, knowing that I will probably be regularly navigating the balance between disappointing people, being true to myself, forcing myself to get uncomfortable, and most likely eating animal products occasionally.
I fully understand that the reasons I make these decisions in the US are somewhat largely based on the animal agriculture systems here, that animal-based products in Central America may be more 'humane', sustainable, etc. and ultimately, the choice to even live this lifestyle comes from a place of privilege that is likely not afforded to the locals of my site.
The recruiter I worked with was veggie and mostly vegan during her service and said many volunteers are, and that lack of access to refrigeration also encouraged less animal product consumption because they couldn't keep it. I'm pretty confident I'll be fine at site, when I can cook for myself. And I'm even excited to share this part of me with my host families, being flexible and cooking together, me hopefully learning to adapt traditional dishes to be veg-friendly, and having these convos in general.
> I'm looking for any advice or anecdotes of people who navigated this lifestyle and their relationship to it throughout service.
> Also, very interested in how the actual Peace Corps did when it came to accommodating or considering this diet when in group settings where they might provide snacks, lunches, things like that? Should I be prepared (as I am already here in the US) to fend for myself and keep snacks on hand/bring my own food/lunch?

My best friend wife
I 28 male , my best friend Male 30 let's call him Jack
So here's my story
Jack and i met 13 years ago and Jack is one of the few people who i trust blindly with everything We support each other in everything
He's really a special person.
Jack got married to a girl 2 years ago , I don't even know her name. I did attend his wedding but it was very brief and i had to leave early because of an emergency.
It's true that he's my best friend and i knew nothing about his relationship but it's his relationship and i don't ask questions or get involved in whatever Even after he got married i didn't even ask him how they met or what's even her name.
Anyhow ... After Jack got married , he started having some medical issues, serious medical issues.
My friend jack has some bad habits like smoking and vaping and it really damaged him during the years.
He started feeling sick 2 years ago and i told him like hey jack stop smoking stop doing this and that and go to the hospital and just do a full check on your body.
He said : I'm fineeee it's nothing , it's nothing... He kept ignoring his problem untill it escalated during this 2 years
For 6 months straight jack stayed at home doing nothing, sick at home not even able to walk anymore. He can walk but like a 90 years old he gets tired so quickly. His wife have been taking care of him in this past 2 years And he's not getting any better.
I've been going from time to time to visit him but i stopped going a while ago because i was just busy with life yk i have so many responsibilites and i had no free time.
My best friend jack got upset with me because i stopped visiting him and checking on him
I got a call from unknown number , it was Jack's wife saying that jack is really really sick and he's in the hospital now.
I rushed to the hospital and when i walked in on them i was in fucking shock
When i saw my friend, he was just in a very terrible condition He's so so skinny that i can literally see his bones throughout his pants and clothes His face was so pale and he was barely able to talk.
I was thinking inside my head ... My best friend is going to die. I stayed with him all night long in his room untill it was morning, i didn't even sleep.
I got up and left because i have to go to work.
Later after .... I got a text from his wife saying: Thank you for staying with him ....blah blah blah
I read her message on WhatsApp and just left her on read
I went to work and then i got another message from his wife she said : hey can you please bring dinner with you for jack on your way back here
I was like what the hell is wrong with this women ? Why is she texting me , if jack wants something he would text me and tell me bring dinner or whatever. Ever heard about deliveries lady ?? And on your way back here she said ... I want to fucking sleep.
But i just ignored the whole situation and i texted her back and i said : okay I'll bring dinner with me later
I went back to the hospital and brought dinner , as soon as i walked in , my friend jack said hey you didn't have to bring dinner with you , i can't eat this food anyways.
His wife said yeah i texted him and i told him to bring dinner.
Anyhow i stayed there for a while and then i told him i need to go home and get some sleep.
He said okay. I went home and i just sat down chilling ... I got a new text from his wife again.
She said hey .. what are you up to ? I replied: nothing much I'm just chilling , what about you ?
She said : nothing much too just watching and taking care of jack , it's been a rough 2 years for the both of us.
I replied: yeah i hope he gets better.
She said : me too. She said : hey would you be down to maybe eat breakfast tomorrow
I replied: yeah I'm coming to the hospital in the morning anyways, we can all have breakfast together.
She said :, no just the both of us , Jack can't eat any solid food anyways, not in his condition.
Tbh it got me thinking, what does she want ? What's her end goal , is this just a friendly suggestion?
She's hella attractive I'm not going to lie but... I'm obviously not interested in her in any way and i will never be interested in her because she's my best friend wife.
But she's being too friendly and tbh i don't get what she wants from me.
And if i even have to tell my best friend about it ? What if i tell him and it makes his condition worse. Is it even worth it telling him about something like that ? Is it not serious ? Im lost people... Help.

I'm trying to get an idea of where the forefront of genetics is currently. I studied chemistry and physiology in uni about 10 years so have a reasonable understanding of the process of DNA replication/mitosis/meiosis/codons, storage in the nucleus etc however I have no concept of how advanced the field is. I'm considering going back to uni to do another undergrad majoring in genetics this time around. I saw that the genome finally was fully sequenced early last year so now I just need to work out where the edges of knowledge are.
Specifically, I'm curious to know if it is known where specific body parts are located within the genome? Ie the part of the genome that encodes for the liver is located at site 'xyz'. Do we have this level of specificity yet?
In addition, if you're a geneticist, what frontiers are you excited about?

I really get tired of AI people using 'photoshop' and other tech for creating digital art, so here's an analogy for why it is ok to use 'photoshop', but not really when it comes to AI.
For this, I will use running as an example.
'Traditional' running would mean running outside or anywhere really. It's just the runner developing their stamina and leg strength the old fashion way, but this is not convenient for everyone. Now here's a 'treadmill'. It is 'tech' and it is more convenient. But at the core, it does the exact same thing for the runner. It helps develop the stamina and muscles of the runner albeit in a more convenient environment with a lot of additional advantages. This is what 'photoshop' is to artists.
Now, if I put, say, mechanical braces on a runners lower body to essentially move them on a dirt path/road or treadmill, would that be equal to a person using AI?
Answer is no. Even though the braces are doing the work, it is still swinging around the body of the runner. Would it help the person's stamina and muscle? I would say arguably no, even when it is still moving around the lower part of the body. I would say that these could be the tools in the digital space which makes creating art (before AI) faster and easier. It takes the work off of the artist (like creating sparkles in the background or those automatic book/leaf brushes), but it doesn't really improve the artists ability to create those things themselves.
Where does AI come in then? Well, put a robot on the road or treadmill, that's AI. The person using the 'robot' can dictate and adjust how fast or slow a robot can run, they can compute whatever they want to of how long a robot's strides can be, etc. They can understand everything about how running works, but are the people directing the robots 'running'? Does understanding everything about how it works automatically make them 'runners'? Did they improve any muscle and stamina by dedicating +++ of their time to enhance the ability of the robot to run? Absolutely not.
The robots are 'runners', but they are not human runners.
This is why AI =/= how digital and traditional art works. They live in different spaces, but a lot (maybe not all) of AI 'artists' keep invading digital and traditional platforms and passing themselves off as artists and that's the biggest problem. AI 'artist' can preach that AI can improve artist workflows, but it doesn't really. Just like how robot runners do not create human runners and only make 'runners' as a result, AI only improves the 'speed' of getting 'beautiful' output. It doesn't improve any of the artists' skills. Oh wait, that's the only thing they want and are concerned about. Output.

You learn lots of things working as a lifeguard.
My favorite part is what we call the Good Samaritan Law. Or as my instructors called it, the CYA law.(We have an acronym for everything.)
That one stands for “cover your ass”.
It means that a first-responder, like a lifeguard, cannot be sued or jailed for actions taken to save a person's life in an emergency.
It comes in handy. I guard a place called the Camrock Quarry. It’s a glorified swimming pool, except forty feet deep, and we have parents who think we’re a daycare. I regularly fish kids out the deep end, only to drop them off, crying, to parents lazing in our chairs on their phones, angry that I won’t let their kids back in the water for a half-hour.
They threaten to sue. Every. Goddamn. Day.
Otherwise it’s chill.
I spend one hour scanning an area. Then two whistles blow. I get to walk over to another area and watch there. We have breaks sometimes.
Today was not chill. At break my coworker, Dede, walked up to me.
“That woman's child vomited watermelon in the toddler pool again.” she says.
I pause.
“Is that all she feeds it?
Dede shrugs.
I go clean the “biomass.” Treat the water.
Feel the stares of “that woman” on my back.
“Why’s it taking so long?” She asks.
I tell her.
“Well what about me?”
I sigh.
“My manager bought us ice-cream last week. You could have some while you wait.”
Five minutes later we’re standing inside.
“You look like a drumstick man.” I say to the woman's kid. Then I dig back in the freezer.
“And would you like an ice-pop, ma’am?”
“I think I deserve one, at this point.”
“Yep.”
The boy eats his desert with feral energy. His mother is more hesitant. I watch her face pucker.
“These are sugar-free, aren’t they?” She asks.
I pretend to check the box.
“Oh. Sorry.”
She drops it dramatically into our trash.
Later I watch her swim in the deepest part of Camrock, what we call “The Pit.”
Then she touches her head.
And she sinks.
Did you know we’re not supposed to call them victims? They’re “GID’s.” Guests in Distress. Because “It’s not their fault they’re in trouble.”
Nonsense.
But I do my job.
I blow my whistle long. By the time I get her out she’s not breathing.
I begin CPR.
Her ribs crack.
Dede runs up with our crash bag. “I’ve got the AED! I’ve got the AED!”
We paste the pads on and wait.
“V-TAC. SHOCK ADVISED.” The machine says. “STAND CLEAR.”
The woman's whole body arcs.
“PULSE DETECTED.”
The woman rolls over, crying softly. By then the ambulance arrives.
The EMT’s put her on the stretcher.
“Hey,” One of them says. “Congrats. You just saved a life.”
I smile.
She’s going to be in the hospital for months.
Saved indeed.
And all I needed was an ice-pop tray and the key to our chemical shed.

Recently bought the R6 MK2. Love it, however, it's been doing this weird thing where out of nowhere the autofocus just stops working.
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I am using the ef-R mount lens adapter. Maybe it has something to do with that?
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Its really frustrating. Seemingly the only way to fix it is to turn the camera on and off again.
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For context: I'm an event / wedding shooter, so I am constantly switching between SERVO and ONE SHOT focus. I actually have the DOF preview button on the front of the camera mapped to switch between these two focus modes.
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When this problem occurs, my focus point (Box) just goes red always, its not even attempting to focus, despite me engaging the autofocus like I usually do. When this happens I've also double checked the auto/manual focus switch on my lens. Thats not the problem.
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Also when this problem occurs it happens for both focus modes (servo and one shot). The camera essentially goes into manual focus. Again, this seemingly happens randomly and out of nowhere.
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Just got back from shooting a 4 hour event and this problem happened almost 10 times throughout the night. Not acceptable honestly.
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Have any of you had this problem?
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Any advice or tips would be very helpful as this is my main shooting body now and I need it to be reliable.

Hi I’m 22(f) A couple days ago I noticed hives all over my body I’ve never had hives before and I’m not allergic to anything and I’ve never had seasonal allergies before at first I thought it was because I changed my sheets on my bed and I thought maybe I used a different laundry soap (although I’ve never had sensitive skin) and they went away after an hour or two but then they came back and I started to realize they would come after I had just got done eating literally after eating and drinking anything I had an orange and there was flare up I had grilled cheese for dinner and my entire chin was swollen with welts and my face was covered with hives I even had a flare up after drinking water. I’ve been considering go to a doctor to be seen for other heath things that I think might be related I’ve been painfully bloating after any heavy meal (I’ve never had stomach problems in my life) I’ve been having problems with either constipation/diarrhea and I’ve been having a concerning amount of weight loose but most of the time gets over looked because of being fat I’ve lost 38 pounds in the last 3 months and I haven’t changed much about my lifestyle or diet except for some days I have extreme hunger I literally eat none stop and some days I eat nothing because If I do I will throw it up. I do have a thyroid disorder but I take medicine and my blood work came back normal levels some other minor things are chronic migraines and difficulty sleeping I’m just at a lost I’m not sure if what I’m going through is just my thyroid or if it’s something else I have very limited access to a doctor so basically I’m asking if I should go to the emergency room or wait about a couple weeks when I have access to a primary care doctor. I also would like to ease my anxiety as I’m a scared I’m dying or have something really bad (I have diagnosed ocd and this kind of stuff is scary)

Even though they’re saying Jason is a deadite, he’s actually a ghoul. You could say in the early films he was a ghoul all along, or still just human. We all know why people say he’s a zombie since he can literally take bullets and other puny mortal threats, but him being a ghoul overshadows everything.
The fact that he “came back” the very first time just ups the ante. Jason goes to hell kind of helps because it involves him bodysnatching and assuming their “identities”. If you know how a ghoul operates, then you would know this is true. Ghouls operate like demons(possession) but it’s uncommon. Even when Jason left their bodies, his victims melted/disintegrated! Sound familiar? Billy Cole?
He came back from the dead too many times and even has the “look” overall underneath that mask. That slug demon in JGTH could in fact be a little “ghoulie”, hence to the bodysnatching. Jason being a ghoul would also explain his extensive intelligence since zombies are too dumb to do what he does.
He even “talked” in JGTH when possessing Randy. Zombies don’t talk and we know Jason’s not a true to the core demon. And even if he was a zombie, he damn sure is a very smart one. He could’ve been human at first and then ghoul or just ghoul the entire time after he came back from drowning. Ghouls are also associated with cannibalism, what the hell else did Jason eat in the woods way before, McDonald’s?
The only rebuttal to this is the fact that he’s theorized as a revenant. A revenant like scorpion from mortal kombat right? The only thing that traces back to Jason being a revenant is him teleporting in Part 8 and seemingly coming back in JGTH, otherwise it can’t be true. Plus I don’t recall revenants using demon slugs to possess people when the person’s spirit could just come back. Ghouls are physical while revenants are more ghostlike. And Jason was always physical(alive) throughout the franchise, even in Jason X and FvJ. The deadite theory could barely work because Jason is too “smart” and “emotional” as opposed to a dorky and careless demon being fooled by Ash and others sometimes. He’s just a ghoul fueled with perpetual revenge.

Our LO is 3 months, so no longer a newborn (sigh). I read that normal night time for a newborn is between 8-10ish and varies. However, from what I read, it is recommended that after 3 months, babies go down between 7 and 8, and that it should be more routine.
When she was a newborn, her bedtime was pretty consistent at 9. I would take her up to bed at 8, start our little bedtime routine, and she’d be out by 9. Recently, I’ve been trying to figure out an earlier schedule for her and it’s been difficult. Sometimes she passes out at 7, and sometimes not until 9… there’s no consistency.
How do you figure out a bedtime that works? Or is it better to go by her sleepy cues and let her body lead the bedtime? Does it become more consistent later? I’m so confused lol.

So I found a 1975 Camaro RS on facebook marketplace for $12,000. So here's the deal, the camaro has a new 383 blueprint engine in it. I know thats a lot of heat for a youngster such as myself but it is also paired with a newer 4 speed manual T-10 transmission. So this one is cheap because the body needs a new paint job. Description says that the car runs and drives nice. The owner worked on the interior which looks in decent condition and his reason of selling it is he cant finish and continue to work on it. I'd love to get this thing painted yellow with a nice pair of black racing stripes but I wanted reddits opinion on it. Now I have a decent understanding of cars and my dad owned many GTO's when he was younger so I know I can get help with engine problems if necessary.

I’m 32/FTX/on the lowest dose of T since February. I’m having top surgery in 12 days (🎉) and I’ve been doing aerial hoop and hammock (think circus) really consistently since March, but once a week for over a year. I’ve had a lot of muscle growth since doing so much upper body work 2-3x a week, but I’m starting to get nervous about being grounded for 2-3 months.
For those of you who had top surgery and lift/do something similar: did you feel like you lost muscle? How long were you out of activity? How long until you were back to your “old” level?

So I found a 1975 Camaro RS on facebook marketplace for $12,000. So here's the deal, the camaro has a new 383 blueprint engine in it. I know thats a lot of heat for a youngster such as myself but it is also paired with a newer 4 speed manual T-10 transmission. So this one is cheap because the body needs a new paint job. Description says that the car runs and drives nice. The owner worked on the interior which looks in decent condition and his reason of selling it is he cant finish and continue to work on it. I'd love to get this thing painted yellow with a nice pair of black racing stripes but I wanted reddits opinion on it. Now I have a decent understanding of cars and my dad owned many GTO's when he was younger so I know I can get help with engine problems if necessary.