How do I deal with hair loss as a 24 y/o male..? It consumes me to the point of not being able to go a day without wearing a hat. The loss is begging on my frontal lobe and giving me a receding widows peek almost hair line. I feel like shaving my head would make me look like a skin head and not shaving it just makes me look 10+ years older.. I don't know why this is such an issue to me, I even have had a gf for the past 5+ years who doesn't care at all about this issue like I do.
Is there any place or studies being done to help counter this issue? Any help would be great. I've reached out to several people, including my doctor, but still waiting for a reply. Thanks in advance if you decide to post.
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>>18145100
If your dad is bold, you will be in time too. Sorry anon, it is genetics.
There are shampoos made to fight this, also you can try hair transplant but in the end your head will be shiny.
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>>18145100
If there was a reliable way to combat hair loss, you'd fucking hear about it. Just go skinhead, bro, we know you have a folder of nazi frog pictures anyways, might as well embrace it.
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>>18145132
Not him, but i am also 24 and balding. Dad has full think gray hair in 50s. His dad too.
My moms dad was bald though, and thats what fucked me.
All my cousins from that side have hair but me
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>>18145100
Either do the big 3 drugs (minox, finasteride, and that one shampoo) or embrace it, shave and grow a beard.
I am embracing it, i am not going to cuck my body everyday with drugs just for hair
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Hey /adv/
I found out yesterday that I've won a short story competition with a cash prize.
Unfortunately to be awarded the prize I have to send the organizer a mini bio and a "headshot. I don't have any photos of myself since around 2011, and so I used my webcam to take a photo.
Could someone tell me whether my "headshot" looks retarded please if I post it?
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>>18145098
I rate 8/10, would date if gay and 18+. But are you sure it shouldnt be whole face?
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>>18145136
That's not me, I just needed an image to start the thread.
Pic related is the photo I took with my laptop webcam. Does it make me seem autistic or retarded or something? I tried smiling but it looked insincere.
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>>18145148
I rate 7/10, would not date unless super rich :-D
Yes you look like human. Congratulations.
CSGO is destroying my life. I just can't stop playing it
I played 60 hours in the last 2 weeks.
What should I do? Can video games really be addictive? I've tried to stop multiple times, but I always seem to regress back to constantly playing.
Anybody deal with excessive video game playing?
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>>18145007
I did up until about 22 or so. Close to 25 now. I still play a fair amount of games - I'd say 20-30 hours a week depending on my work schedule, most of which are in cs:go as well lol.
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>>18145007
>Turn off computer
Quite simple
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>>18145038
>haha just turn off the computer
Obviously you don't get how compulsions work.
Anyway, Gaming (or doing anything, really) excessively is only really a problem if it is having measurable adverse effects on other areas of your life. I guess in order to see if it's really a problem, you'll have to expand on what you mean when you say "destroying my life."
I game a lot (way more than you), I always have, but that hasn't gotten in the way of work and personal relationships or my health.
As far as actually quitting, if that's something you want/need to do, you'll have to get that advice from someone else, but I'd probably say getting rid of your computer and getting something shitty like a netbook (like, the bare minimum, internet and word processing) would be a start.
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>Picture not related but looks just like "her"
>Friend this hot woman on facebook
>Don't talk for a while
>One day realize that she works somewhere I go a lot
>dating someone for a few years
>Start chatting on facebook...
>Shit lights on fire. find out we grew up in the same little middle of nowhere town - had a bunch of the same friends, etc. then we just happened to meet at this point in life. have that "we are weaving through time until now" feeling right.
>My relationship sees the messages..
>Shit blows up. She calls everyone I know and tell her I'm a cheater - she calls the girl i'm chatting with all kinds of stuff because without getting into detail - their jobs like relate in a very specific way. she calls her boss..etc. all this over messages.
>So my relatioship blows up. that's ok.
>We go on a first day. magic. 7 hours...turns into a road trip "Best date i've ever had"
>We keep learning that we are both fucked up. phsycial abuse, mental abuse. sexual abuse. bond is tight.
>Month later. No second date.
>Conversation slows down.
>a couple of attemps have been scheduled...one time she really got sick - another time "Her dog got hit by a car" suspect.
>She is getting pressure at work about talking to me and ending my other relationship...like lots of stress at work.
>one day a kid I know (she is a teacher) says that her teacher is excited because her boyfriend is coming into town over spring break.
>this boyfriend is not me.
>the same week she keeps telling me that people are telling her that my ex is saying that we are getting back togther. we aren't but I'm sure this is some lame jealousy game. I say "Trust me"
>I ask her who this boyfriend is.
>She says "this is the part where you trust me. don't be angry or upset"
>I'm confused and trying not to do that super over text insecure thing.
>Honestly felt love for this person. like hard.
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>>18144820
Ha bitch, you dun goofed.
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>>18144829
But whereeee - how - what happens next?
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>>18144831
>So my relationship blows up. that's ok.
Yeah this probably sent your "friend" a ton of red flags. Not to mention she has her own. Fooling around while in a relationship? Not that you'd understand, but you're both guilty of it. It's kind of funny actually since you're actually just reaping what you sowed and you don't get it or see anything you did as wrong.
Good job.
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Is there anybody here who has beaten procrastination?
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only the dead have seen the end of procrastination
-plato
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Every fucking day I wake up and spend my day studying in a cram school I wanted to quit tons of time and got through some pretty bad burn outs
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take a fucking cold shower, it must be soo could it hurts
get out scream of the pain, get dressed and do the shit you need to do
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Hey /adv/, I found these pills in my sisters room and was wondering what they were. They have no markings on them and are quite large.
I first assumed they were vitamins although I'm not entirely sure. I asked my sister but obviously she doesn't know.
Help?
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>>18144710
Could be amoxicilline but dont know how these look like where you live. Best thing is to take them to a pharmacy and ask them.
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doesn't look like drugs,
does your sister "no know" or "doesn't want you to know" ?
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>>18144724
Probably a bit of both. She said she got it from her friend, and her friend got it from her father.
So it's pretty much the trifecta of "Who the fuck knows".
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I often just read these posts and try to relate to myself. I see people who are feeling suicidal but don't because they have things that keep them tied to the living
I just realized I don't. I have no friends and was never close to my family. I have nothing going on in my life and it wont change.
The only thing that seems to be keeping me here is that I don't want to end it all by myself. A dilemma of sorts.
What am I supposed to do, don't give me that "improve yourself, stop being lazy, the world is your oyster" crap. I just
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i just too anon. i just too.
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>>18144347
Pay someone to kill you.
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>>18144347
How do you know these things? Based on what? Your feelings?
Go sit by a river for two hours and watch it go by you.
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I have no sex drive and no interest in sex. I have never pursued relationships.
Am I missing out or is it a blessing to be in peace from all the drama? Am I broken?
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>>18144293
- Does it make you unhappy?
- Do you want to change and be "normal"?
- Do you feel like a future without romantic relationships would be fine?
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>>18144316
-I don't know. I don't know what I'm missing and that makes me insecure
-not really
-I would like a partner but in a non-sexual relationship. People tell me that is impossible. A former friend stopped pursuing me because of it.
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Congrats you're asexual. Whether it is "a real thing" or not, I personally see it as a blessing rather than a curse. Seeing everyone else run around complaining about how they really need to get laid while I just focus on my career and hobbies, smoke a nice cigarette, it's good senpai.
Only problem is explaining to people why you're so incredibly uninterested in anyone. I often get accused of being lesbian due to that but who cares really.
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I have a degree. I used to have a desk job.
I've had a confidence crisis in the last few years though, and I keep thinking now that I need to go do manual labour because otherwise I'm just a weak faggot.
It's not just that though - I would LOVE to do manual labour for a job. I think it would be awesome. If I wanted to, I'm sure I could give a bunch of places a ring and see if they've got jobs going. If I wanted to I could definitely do that.
My mum always tells me I shouldn't, and part of me thinks "well fuck you I'm a fucking adult" and the other half thinks "maybe this idea is dumb, I dunno"
What would you do in my situation, with a degree? Would you try manual labour for a few years? Or do you think it's a stupid idea?
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>>18143947
The Peace Corps has everything you're looking for, and it's not absolutely dead-end like other manual labor jobs.
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Why not just pick up physically intensive hobbies, hiking, bodybuilding, etc
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>>18143954
I'm British. I've looked at the military though. Would be cool to be honest.
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GUIDELINES:
Before you post a question, check the FAQ to see if it's already been answered.
Keep questions short for more answers.
If you're not going to like honest answers, don't ask your question.
And please no derailing arguments.
FAQ:
>Do girls/guys like <insert specific look>?
>What do girls/guys think about <an insecurity including, but not limited to: looks, physical traits, personality traits, virginity or otherwise lack of dating experience>
There is no one answer. Preferences differ, but complexes are always a turn-off.
>I'm shy and afraid of people/rejection. What do I do?
Get over it by practicing and exposing yourself to it, little by little, step by step. There is no single magical moment that will instantly change you forever.
>I like someone. What do I do?
>How can I tell if someone likes me?
Ask them out.
>Where do I meet girls/guys?
Anywhere outside. Or online.
>Someone did something insignificant. What does it mean?
Nothing significant. You're overthinking it.
>XYZ happened. Interpret this for me please
We're not in their head, we don't know.
>This person did something that hurt my feelings. Why do guys/girls do this?
Because shit people are shit people. It's not a gendered thing.
>Someone has made it super clear they're no longer interested in me. Do I still have a chance?
No.
>Where do I go on a first (or subsequent) date?
Pick one or more of the following: coffee, lunch, dinner, drinks, ice cream, movies, zoo, aquarium, museum, art gallery, <activity in your city>.
>Brandon, fart guy, platonic cuddling guy
Fuck off
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guy here. I really want to overcome my fears, and I think I finally managed to rationalize them... so, here are my questions:
women: how do you feel when some guy seduces you for a while only to have sex with you, and then disappears? do you feel ashamed, lonely, sad for yourself, cheated, great because you had fun, good because someone likes you? do you use guys for sex, too?
anyone (please identify your gender when responding): do women prefer respectful guys or horny guys? is this even a dichotomy? and by that I mean, can guys show themselves as respectful AND horny? if so, how could one do it?
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>>18143092
>women: how do you feel when some guy seduces you for a while only to have sex with you, and then disappears? do you feel ashamed, lonely, sad for yourself, cheated, great because you had fun, good because someone likes you? do you use guys for sex, too?
I don't do casual sex and if I did, then I would only do it if I wanted to and I was comfortable, so I don't think I would feel bad about it. That said, I have had friends who have been led on by guys (not 'seduced,' because that term is neckbeard-level cringey) and they have felt upset and angry about it
>anyone (please identify your gender when responding): do women prefer respectful guys or horny guys? is this even a dichotomy? and by that I mean, can guys show themselves as respectful AND horny? if so, how could one do it?
Yes, it's definitely possible to be both. It means doing things like backing off when you're told no or otherwise rejected, and being interested in someone as a person, not just as a thing to fuck. It's not hard to not treat people like shit
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Do guys get scared if you are 35 year old female and a virgin? Not fat and ugly, look at least 10 years younger, late bloomer and have Aspergers (which I obviously won't tell), have never really spoken to the opposite gender outside the family.
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this girl ive been dating for 3 months wants to get my initials tattooed on her body. along with my initials are my symbol. something i draw everywhere. its my initials look like a certain animal. anyway, i never had a girl ink herself because of me. it sounds interesting.
whats weird, is that I called off our relationship about a month ago. but shes still crazy for me. now we just hang out 'as friends' and still fuck and go places. i told her i dont want to be in a relationship but she still wants my initials on her body. she is a self proclaimed good girl. i took her V. I am her first everything. I told her why does she want my initials tattooed, its because she wants her first love initials on her body. and she understands we might not have a future together.
do i stop her? or let her do it. it feels weird
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>>18141015
If you fuck and go places and hang out, that's your girlfriend you dip.
Cut her off or accept the commitment,
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>>18141068
I told her she is not my girlfriend. she accepts it.
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>>18141072
No she doesn't, she thinks you're just playing games.
I've dealt with the same thing many times over, and learned my lesson.
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I used to smoke pot pretty often. I cut back now because my gums are deteriorating and I think im acting different. I feel slower in my mind and I feel like my memory is fading. I could just be delusional but I think I type differently now too. Plus the things I used to like doing dont feel the same. I used to be in the gym and was serious about exercising, now I cant stand the gym. Now I dont look anything like I used to a year ago.
Im wallowing in my own self pity and now that I cant use drugs I dont know where to go from here. Im lost, and most of all this "harmless" substance put me in a worse spot than where I left off.
What can I do to feel normal if thats possible anymore? I think this is the end, my brain doesnt even work like a normal functioning human. I feel like because of this ill never be treated as such.
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>>18145561
Get hobby, try new things. Start over with yourself.
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>>18145561
Pot, however much the media has lied to you, is super numbing to the mind.
That's basically it. Don't do pot. Most people who do pot aren't that intelligent
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tell the world the truth about weed
Hi /adv/, long time lurker here. Recently, my sister passed away indirectly due to a drug overdose (went into cardiac arrest and was revived after ~20 minutes) . She was in a coma and me and my family had to make the decision to discontinue life support, due to there being no potential for brain recovery. Me and my parents made it to the hospital first (we were several states away from where my sister lived). We didn't know that the trigger was a drug overdose, and my parents want to keep it secret from my other sister (both of my sisters were very close) and just tell her that it was from years of drug abuse. Now I'm at a crossroads, personally I feel that my (alive) sister deserves to know what happened, but my parents both think it'd be best to leave it as it stands right now. I'd really value some opinions on the matter, as I really don't know how to deal with this. Thanks.
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I don't see why they or you care, you don't seem to think she ODed on purpose.
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>>18145555
Checked.
Talk to your parents about how you're feeling. Dialogue back and forth about it, see what conclusions you come to.
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>>18145555
Maybe you should try to figure out why your sister chose to do drugs in such a fashion
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Started telling little white lies again, like I did in high school. I've long since graduate HS and went to university, and this silly habit but suddenly this resurfaced again. The lies are stupidly obvious when I tell them. What's with this? My day off with my S/O was incredibly awkward because of this. Do I discuss it with them? Or do I just make sure it doesn't happen again and not address it?
I feel like I irrevocably tarnished my own credibility...
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>>18145539
You are a bad liar, you shouldn't lie anymore. Apologize to your SO and make it like you mean it, that it makes you feel awful and that you won't do it again.
Then don't do it agian.
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>>18145539
my advice is to let out stupid lies with people just to get your fix.
i like telling people random long stories that never turned out to be true.
>oh i used to be a cab driver
>well when i was in juvie they made us do XX and i dont think thats the right way to rehabilitate
>i slept with another guy once in college
just funny shit to see what you can sneak by people
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>>18145566
Okay, I'm going to do it. We both have work so I'll just call I guess. I'm wondering how I word it. Like, "hey I know you know I was being an annoying bullshitter last night, don't know why that happened"? I didn't lie about anything significant. Just stupid white lies.
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I'm supposed to be meeting a girl from tinder tomorrow. This one lives in a caravan and is really into weed culture. She asked me if she should bring weed and I said that I didn't mind, that I don't smoke regularly, that I sometimes smoke casually at a party if there's weed. This is somewhat a lie because I've maybe done it twice and I coughed while doing it.
I don't really know what to expect, we're supposed to go for a drink before but how exactly will we do that? Do people even bring weed in public, like in the street? I thought people smoked at home. Should I tell her that I'm less into weed culture that she thinks I am? This honestly terrifies me because I'm afraid I'll look like a loser
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Just don't inhale. Smoke it like you would a cigar. The other option is don't be a beta and tell her how you feel about it.
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Don't worry too much about what you've already said. She's probably nervous too. If she asks to smoke when you go out and you don't feel like it, it's normal to say you aren't in the mood or maybe another time.
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You don't have to smoke. I like weed quite a bit but find myself passing on it frequently.
If I were in your shoes I'd hold back just to see how she is when she's high. It's like drinking around people, you can't be too sure how they'll behave.