OT: Sens Lounge LXXVII | A Fridge Too Far Edition

[Benjamin]

It's been a while, but yeah, I remember this was hugely helpful back in highschool. Make sure it's a fresh towel every night.

- Also: stop using regular soap - go get a bar of Dove, or as pure a soap as possible. Not all soap gets you clean, a lot of the stuff out there is loaded with perfumes & "extras" that irritate acne-prone skin. Get the purest stuff you can find. Dove is a good start, seeing as how it's cheap & available at pretty much every grocery store. I found Goat's Milk soap to actually be the best, but it's not exactly available at every corner store. Well.ca has a very good selection, if you want to do some online shopping.

- if you have oily skin (and you probably do, if you have acne), get the proper shampoo, because your scalp is going to be just as oily as your face. Oily scalp will lead to oily face, because sweat. Specifically avoid any shampoos that say "moisturizing", "Hydrating", or "good for curls" - those are your enemy. There are lots of good shampoos out there for oily scalp, do some research and figure out which you like best - this one is really good, IMO.

- shaving: same advice as shampoo - get shaving cream made specifically for oily skin, avoid all the "moisturizing" formulas. Lots of options out there, Gilette has a formula for oily skin that's avail pretty much everywhere.

I did this. My family thought I was crazy for not using a soap filled with a ton of chemicals.

I gave up on acne. Its bad no matter what. I could not wash my face for 2 weeks and you wouldn't notice a difference from washing it every day.

 

[BonkTastic]

I did this. My family thought I was crazy for not using a soap filled with a ton of chemicals.

I gave up on acne. Its bad no matter what. I could not wash my face for 2 weeks and you wouldn't notice a difference from washing it every day.

I really didn't notice a difference until I went full-hog: changed soap, changed shampoo, changed shaving cream, towel over the pillowcase, no oily foods (no deep-fried or cheese).

No one thing will clear up acne, you have to attack it at a number of levels. That **** is demoralizing as a teenager. It's warfare, basically.

 

[mat_sens]

The way you eat also has a big influence on skin. Although not the only factor, it's a major one in preventing acne (or at least reducing it). Avoid processed food, dairy and most starchy high glycemic foods.

 

[Benjamin]

I really didn't notice a difference until I went full-hog: changed soap, changed shampoo, changed shaving cream, towel over the pillowcase, no oily foods (no deep-fried or cheese).

No one thing will clear up acne, you have to attack it at a number of levels. That **** is demoralizing as a teenager. It's warfare, basically.

I've tried. Made no difference. Ive just assumed its genetics. My older sisters are in the same situation as me and im 22... Im gonna be stuck like this for another 10 years at least.

 

[Harbinger]

I found American Hustle to be extremely boring and I wound up turning it off midway through.

 

[BonkTastic]

I've tried. Made no difference. Ive just assumed its genetics. My older sisters are in the same situation as me and im 22... Im gonna be stuck like this for another 10 years at least.

Have you been checked for rosacea?

When Acne isn't just dirty skin (ie: genetics), it sucks. I'm 34 and still get occasional flare-ups (though they're not that bad anymore)

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Body chemistry and stress also has an effect on acne. Also allergic reactions (if the skin is sensitive to the sun it can produce more oils, things like that).

 

[BigRig4]

I've tried. Made no difference. Ive just assumed its genetics. My older sisters are in the same situation as me and im 22... Im gonna be stuck like this for another 10 years at least.

You should consider asking your doctor for a food allergy test, my sister realized she had a food intolerance to gluten or something like that and seriously cleared up in a month or two once she got it out of her system.

 

[Icelevel]

funniest movie i've seen in a long time?
Guardians of the Galaxy
A marvel movie? great job

 

[Senscore]

I found American Hustle to be extremely boring and I wound up turning it off midway through.

It's pretty overrated. The actors certainly gave it their all, but it was just a lazy, poorly written story.

Those scenes with Louis CK and Bradley Cooper were great though.

 

[Harbinger]

Put me right to sleep.

 

[Senscore]

Put me right to sleep.

Also took like an hour and 10 minutes to get to the damn plot.


So annoying.

And Jennifer Lawrence's character was a complete sideshow.

 

[BonkTastic]

I found American Hustle to be extremely boring and I wound up turning it off midway through.

Loved Bale's performance (despite the bad script), but I have such a hate-on for Jeremy Renner, I couldn't get into the movie at all.

As soon as Renner's character was introduced, my brain shut down in all sorts of awful, debilitating ways.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

American Hustle was a "made-for-the-oscars" movie

I hated it

 

[BonkTastic]

American Hustle was a "made-for-the-oscars" movie

I hated it

The ending was thoroughly awful.

Don't do a twist ending if you didn't foreshadow that twist during the main acts of the movie... otherwise, it's just a lazy, cheap cop-out ending. A good twist ending gives the movie re-watch value as you try and pick up the clues on your 2nd and 3rd viewings. A bad twist ending is just tacked on because the screenwriter either wasn't creative enough write his way out of the hole he wrote himself into, or too lazy to bother fleshing out a proper screenplay to go along with their "wouldn't that be cool?" twist that they pitched to a studio to get money for a movie.

"Lazy, cheap cop-out ending" describes American Hustle's ending to a tee by the way, for those who haven't seen it. The movie is almost worth watching simply as a film lesson in how NOT to resolve a movie's main plot.

 

[Baby Ryan]

Thanks for the tips guys, gonna try them out.
So tired of the same false hope every time I wake up and look at the mirror.

I've always found dairy kills my skin.

If you have significant acne, its never a bad idea to try and get an appointment with a dermatologist. They can have long wait times but its generally worth it. If you can avoid taking Acutane, do it. But if its bad enough just do it. I had terrible acne as a kid and had to bite the bullet on that, worked though and my skin has been generally clear ever since.

The towel over the pillow is a good tip OR you can change the pillow case frequently.

Did you ever use Benzoyl Peroxide? I just started using it after giving up last year, the side-effects are crazy.


Man the first visit to the Chiropractor is expensive! $180 with x-rays.

So scary though, seeing all the stress certain parts of my spine are in.
He said I'm gonna have to come in 2-3 times a week in the future for treatment, do you guys know how much that stuff usually costs? Just curious, the 180 was just the for the examination and x-rays.

 

[Smash88]

Thanks for the tips guys, gonna try them out.
So tired of the same false hope every time I wake up and look at the mirror.



Did you ever use Benzoyl Peroxide? I just started using it after giving up last year, the side-effects are crazy.


Man the first visit to the Chiropractor is expensive! $180 with x-rays.

So scary though, seeing all the stress certain parts of my spine are in.
He said I'm gonna have to come in 2-3 times a week in the future for treatment, do you guys know how much that stuff usually costs? Just curious, the 180 was just the for the examination and x-rays.

I had insanely bad acne as a teen, I sometimes had pimples on top of pimples, it was horrible.

They tried me on a few different meds at first and I think Tetracycline (not sure if that's the correct name) was one but it didn't work at all.
Then they gave me Acutane. As much as the side effects were bad, it did clear me up and it has never returned.

It was pretty killer for side effects (the worst chapped lips ever, and I mean ever) for the duration I took them, but after i was done it, I never really had acne problems after it.

 

[Caeldan]

Thanks for the tips guys, gonna try them out.
So tired of the same false hope every time I wake up and look at the mirror.



Did you ever use Benzoyl Peroxide? I just started using it after giving up last year, the side-effects are crazy.


Man the first visit to the Chiropractor is expensive! $180 with x-rays.

So scary though, seeing all the stress certain parts of my spine are in.
He said I'm gonna have to come in 2-3 times a week in the future for treatment, do you guys know how much that stuff usually costs? Just curious, the 180 was just the for the examination and x-rays.

I've never done xrays with any chiropractor I've gone to. And they are very hit and miss depending on what style they are and whether they're still leaning towards the more crackpot end of chiros or more physio style chiros.

Also never needed to go in and see one more than once a week, but I've also regularly gone to a massage therapist as well.

Mine charges 29 for students, 39 or 49 I think for regular visit... but benefits covers 20 a visit for me.

 

[Baby Ryan]

I had insanely bad acne as a teen, I sometimes had pimples on top of pimples, it was horrible.

They tried me on a few different meds at first and I think Tetracycline (not sure if that's the correct name) was one but it didn't work at all.
Then they gave me Acutane. As much as the side effects were bad, it did clear me up and it has never returned.

It was pretty killer for side effects (the worst chapped lips ever, and I mean ever) for the duration I took them, but after i was done it, I never really had acne problems after it.

Did you get them from your family physician or did you have to go to a dermatologist?

Interesting, I don't think I'm at the point (I was like 2 years ago), but very curious.
I think I did try Tetracycline though, sounds very familiar.

I've never done xrays with any chiropractor I've gone to. And they are very hit and miss depending on what style they are and whether they're still leaning towards the more crackpot end of chiros or more physio style chiros.

Also never needed to go in and see one more than once a week, but I've also regularly gone to a massage therapist as well.

Mine charges 29 for students, 39 or 49 I think for regular visit... but benefits covers 20 a visit for me.

I kind of saw him doing some kind of treatment with another patient which included using some kind of machine and his hands to massage that person's back or something. The machine was really loud. It was short though. I think he also wants to other stuff with me too, I'm not too sure yet.

Really hope my dad's insurance can cover some of it, otherwise my pockets are gonna go empty really quick. Don't really want to make my parents pay for it, the face my mom made earlier when I showed her the receipt for the initial visit was appealing to say the least, and that's when I used my own money.

At this point, I'm pretty desperate. My back has stopped me from doing all sports, exercising, working out and cleaning certain parts of the house too.
I need to prep for the basic training in October and then the training camp next summer, can't do that with this back the way it is right now

 

[BonkTastic]

So scary though, seeing all the stress certain parts of my spine are in.
He said I'm gonna have to come in 2-3 times a week in the future for treatment, do you guys know how much that stuff usually costs? Just curious, the 180 was just the for the examination and x-rays.

Exam is always the most expensive appt. After that, you go for your alignments, and it's significantly less expensive.

Make sure you check to see what your employer will cover, if any. I still can't believe OHIP de-listed chiropractic services from it's coverage. Ridiculous.

 

[Smash88]

Did you get them from your family physician or did you have to go to a dermatologist?

Interesting, I don't think I'm at the point (I was like 2 years ago), but very curious.
I think I did try Tetracycline though, sounds very familiar.

It was from a dermatologist. Was referred by my family doctor.

Yeah I think they only prescribe Acutane as a last resort, because I had tried tons of other meds and nothing worked, then I got Acutane and it was gone after a few months. But the side effects were pretty crazy.

 

[Caeldan]

Exam is always the most expensive appt. After that, you go for your alignments, and it's significantly less expensive.

Make sure you check to see what your employer will cover, if any. I still can't believe OHIP de-listed chiropractic services from it's coverage. Ridiculous.

I'd rather dental, eye, massage returned on ohip before chiro personally.

But yeah. The loud machine he used first might have just been a thumper... Basically it's a power tool for a quick message.

Which is actually a good thing, my worst experience with a chiro was one who talked to me for a couple minutes the started on adjustments with me cold, and finished by putting me in a traction table.

My personal experience with ART hasn't been too positive but I know some people who swear by it.

Mine actually has an athletic background so it's nice to go see him as he's used to the kinds of ways I screw myself up... And he's super great with knees and wrists.

Actually pretty much my only good experiences with chiropractors are ones who have a lot of athletic therapy experience.

 

[BondraTime]

Broke and Dislocated my shoulder my last year of Junior, since then Hockey Canada pays for 2 massages a month, and physio if I should ever need it (haven't gone since a year after it happened). The injury happened in 2010 (Preseason at that)

 

[Quo]

There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.

-John Rogers

 

[Caeldan]

There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.

-John Rogers

I've seen that one before and love it. Atlas Shrugged was such a terrible excuse of a novel and even worse as a manifesto for a philosophy of life.