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  • @lolola
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    512 days ago

    After 2 months of being on antidepressants (again) and feeling pretty great, I finally had another one of my little depressive episodes that come on from time to time. Erratic sleep, erratic diet, erratic work schedule… I even ended up crying after finishing my laser hair removal session. I mean, I cry a little bit at the end anyway cuz it hurts like hell, but I cried more than usual this time.

    On the bright side… I did get laser, so I’m glad that’s moving along still. And I got to use the weekend to recharge. Hopefully this week will be better.

    • @ValenThyme@reddthat.com
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      111 days ago

      depression is a bastard, i feel you.

      how bad is the laser I was thinking that it would be less painful is it still pretty bad? Sounds like it’s worth it anyway?

      • @lolola
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        211 days ago

        What were you thinking it’d be less painful than? It’s pretty painful for me, but not the worst thing I’ve ever felt. Somewhere in the neighborhood of touching a hot stove and stubbing a toe. I’ve heard it compared to getting snapped by a rubber band, and that’s not too far off either. Some areas are worse than others, like above the lip or around the jawline. Fortunately, it subsides a few seconds after each zap, and my technician goes pretty slowly.

        I think it’ll be worth it, but it takes a while. I did 1 session per month for about 5 months at one place, didn’t see much change, took a break for about a year, and then resumed at a new place. 2 more sessions later, and I’ve finally started noticing some obvious clear areas. But they don’t last longer than a week or so before new hair starts growing in, so I’ve still got some sessions to go.

        • @ValenThyme@reddthat.com
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          111 days ago

          oh than the electrolysis sorry i didn’t complete the thought

          I was shocked at how painful the fingernail curing machine was like it stops hurting right when the concern kicks in every time!

          Thanks for sharing your experience it’s very helpful.