If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

  • ValenThyme@reddthat.com
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    5 months 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@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      5 months 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
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        5 months 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.