pepperonisalami

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[–] pepperonisalami 15 points 1 day ago

We truly are the last generation aren't we? Environmental efforts weren't impactful enough in the first place but the American choice of president just sealed the deal.

[–] pepperonisalami 7 points 2 weeks ago

That's why people are working on flooding the snitch-box with questionably reports.

[–] pepperonisalami 9 points 3 weeks ago

Well, you could. But imagine after all the conflict, would Russia offer a good deal? Who'd pay for the cost increase? And what else could they ask in return, more raw material for nuclear weapons, so that in 15 years they can go another round with an even better odds?

[–] pepperonisalami 38 points 3 weeks ago

So...a big tiddy goth??

[–] pepperonisalami 18 points 1 month ago

To be fair, a shaft is supposed to go in there, just not that kind of shaft.

[–] pepperonisalami 3 points 1 month ago

I'll try out Ginkgo, thanks!

[–] pepperonisalami 2 points 1 month ago

It's still going. Yes it could be permanent, but it seems that people can just adapt to it especially when not thinking about it. I used to have momentary ringing as a kid, but now it's there all the time.

Take care of your ears! And teeth, eyes, and joints, and uh... health.

[–] pepperonisalami 4 points 1 month ago

Then I wish you good health good random internet person!

[–] pepperonisalami 2 points 1 month ago

Nope, just a regular day and not too much caffeine either. I was a bit tired though because I hadn't got enough sleep, but also not severely deprived (6 to 6.5 hrs, pretty OK).

[–] pepperonisalami 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's pretty cool that you can tune it out. I hope I'll be able to do it as well!

[–] pepperonisalami 4 points 1 month ago

I've been wanting to get those earplugs as a precaution for a while but I don't go to music fest or concerts often enough to justify it. But maybe I should get em and go out more.

Hopefully the new medical tech gets more mainstream and cheaper soon, just like lasik.

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I think I have tinnitus (self.casualconversation)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by pepperonisalami to c/[email protected]
 

One random night, I lay on my bed in my silent bedroom, and I felt that the silence is uncomfortable. Why, I asked myself, that the silence felt sharp, like I prefer the noise of my annoyingly loud dehumidifier, or the muffled sound of traffic in my old apartment?

I realized that the silence was ringing, in a high pitched noise that we all associate with being hit near the ears. My inner voice told myself: "man, you have tinnitus."

Thinking back, that wasn't the first time I thought that I have tinnitus, but I was probably in denial for years, or it just got louder. The sad part is that I'm only 26, and somehow, I feared getting tinnitus ever since my childhood.

Even worse, I just ordered a pair of headphones with ANC, and when I don't play anything through it, the ringing gets very clear.

Was depressed for a few days, thinking that it's not fair that I got it even though I don't expose myself to loud noises often, I listen to music at a couple levels lower than my preference, and I don't turn up my music to drown out noises.

But nothing in life is fair, and to compared to the suffering of others, this is only a mild discomfort. So I'll try to keep positive about it, and be grateful that I still enjoy a comparatively luxurious life.

I'll visit a doctor soon though!

Any of you have a similar experience? I'll be happy to read your stories!

 

Hi folks,

I've been living in Taiwan for years so I have the NIH. Recently my knee is acting up and will get super painful during runs. As much as I want to deny it, I suspect that I have a meniscus tear 😢.

If that is the case, I don't know if I have the financial means to support the treatment, so I want to ask if there's anyone here with an experience with knee meniscus repair or ACL reconstruction surgery in Taiwan?

Any recommendations for a hospital or doctor? How much did it cost or did you get quoted?

Thank you very much!

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