#reading a health article on sleep deprivation

[simplyghosting]

“It takes 4 days to recover from an hour of lost sleep.” Great! I can recover from mine in aboooooouuuut 80 years 💕

[camgoloud]

who else up feeling the soul-numbing empty hopelessness for absolutely no reason this friday night

[waitmyturtles]

I LOVE 4 MINUTES.

I love it! GAAAAAHHH, I love it. While Be On Cloud’s KinnPorsche was so BL-referential, I just love this juicy Dr. Sammon-mystery genre that takes us out of trope-land. Queer murder mysteries, my beloved.

I have no theories, per se, about where I think this show is going, but I am going to jot down some observations for my own posterity and memory. After reading some theories on Twitter (including one that Dr. Sammon herself retweeted), I went back and fast-forwarded through all the episodes so far, so here are my notes (and these VERY WELL may have been repeated in the tag, so I apologize if I’m just pooping what we’re already assuming here).

1) This Twitter account noted that Tonkla saw his cat in episode 1, after what-we-assume-to-be present-day boing with Korn. Tonkla sees this AFTER Korn rushed off after getting off the phone. After this week’s episode, we seem to be informed that said cat had died in the past.

We also know that Tonkla has a habit of lighting up after sex and during times of duress.

There might be more than just tobacco in those cigarettes he’s lighting up, I’m not sure, but we also know he hits the shabu, pipe-wise.

Besides Great being in what I assume to be, and what I call, a fever-state, or better phrased, a cardiac episode, I am assuming that Tonkla is transcending his own lines of reality through drug use.

1a) [(A quick aside: I just wanna say that I will be VERY. CURIOUS. as to how Tonkla’s drug use is positioned alongside his predilections for unprotected sex, and if I think there will be public health commentary in this. Drug use is, of course, generally not recommended by medical professionals, and at the same time, it’s a culturally important element of many facets of queer culture that many physicians who work with LGBTQ+ patients are trained to be aware of; for example, using poppers to ease the process of preparing for intercourse. I don’t know if the show means to indicate that Tonkla, vis à vis being on PrEP and meth at the same time, is an automatically unsafe person…but he also might be a murderer… so yeah, I will be curious about this underlying public health messaging.)]

1b) (Speaking of public health, yo, we needed those Durex bottles in episode 4, YOWCH.) (😬) (ANYWAY.)

2) So, speaking of Great and Tonkla living in their own realities, I also want to posit that Tyme has created his own sense of delirium by literally not sleeping.

Homeboy is on his shifts, he’s working out, he’s solving mysteries, he’s kicking literal ass, he’s investigating and courting Great, he’s following Korn. He’s doing a lot! We haven’t caught him sleeping yet, again, literally.

I wonder if this may be Dr. Sammon commenting on the culture of insanely long shifts for doctors, which impacts their mental and physical well-being. We’ve also separately learned that Tyme is driven by revenge, and by a need to support his grandma and save Nan. But how can he do all of that, if he’s physically depriving himself of the ability to rest? I don’t know if this is going to go anywhere, but I do notice the camera work, whenever Tyme is scrubbing out of a shift, re-centering from a tilt, which makes me wonder about what these shots are telling us about his mental state (and we saw comparable camera work when Tonkla thought he saw Dome).

(I’m also not forgetting that the show shows him stabbed at the very start of the series, and I’m constantly wondering about that.)

3) Finally, I want to offer that Korn, Great, and Tyme are not out. At least for Great and Tyme, does that contribute to a delirium mindset (and maybe even Korn, too) by way of the stress of holding in secrets? (Please note that this linked article is from 2004 and does not have fully updated terminology.)

I don’t know if this theory holds for Great, because a popular theory for him at the start of the series was that he may not have realized he was gay until he met Tyme. I don’t know that I saw that in my very-fast rewatch except for his surprised looks during the stitches moment in the hospital. Great’s comfort with Tyme in the car after the claw machines makes me think he knew more about his sexuality, and his physical separation from his family at the dinner table in episode 1 also makes me wonder if he realized his preferences were always going to separate him from his nuclear family. I’m not sure, but I’m chewing on this.

4) So, where I’m gonna go entering into episode 5 is that there isn’t a centered or accurate “present day” for anyone….mayyyybe except for Korn, who is certainly living his own fever dream of being stuck in a reeeeeeally bad job, but maybe isn’t being subjected to mental delirious psychoses (just, you know, the general stress of hating your work thoroughly). But I could be wrong there, too, because we know that Korn is driven by greed, filial piety, and a desire to take over the family business. So maybe that’s creating a delirium of his own, one that takes him away from his boyfriend for weeks at a time.

4a) (By the way, isn’t it interesting that we are not seeing NC scenes with Korn and Fasai? I know, I know, Be On Cloud does queer/BL content, but. I think it’d be interesting if the show ran the gamut of intimacy. Just a thought.)

Anyway! This show is so good, it’s making me babble. I absolutely love it, and it is the comeback that Bible Wichapas deserves.

[redd956]

Sleep Disorders & Dreams References I Refer To

@mmaurysiek was curios about some of the refences I have on nightmares, dreams, and lucid dreaming. I decided to make a post including some of my favorite here.

Nightmare Disorder

Nightmare Disorder is a parasomnia, which is a type of sleeping disorder that disrupts your sleep or make your sleep restless through unconscious activity.

The interesting thing about parasomnias is you have one at a severe rate, it's only a matter of time before you end up developing more via sleep deprivation. This is what makes major parasomnias like Nightmare Disorder and Sleep Terrors so painful. It just becomes a cycle.

Some important factors about Nightmare Disorder the needs to be known is-

There are variants

There are many origins, but the full idea of how Nightmare Disorder happens is unknown

Not everyone has Nightmare Disorder forever, but some do

Now to my links

This is a really good link that goes in to the variety of Nightmare Disorder and more modern up to date information we have about the disorder.

This next link goes specifically into how PTSD induced nightmares work. It's important to understand that the categorization of dreams themselves is complex. Someone can have nightmare disorder, and not always have PTSD nightmares.

A final link on Nightmare Disorder that I'll give is a scholarly article, which is of course tedious to read through, but if anyone is into that stuff here it is...

Lucid Dreaming

When it comes to lucid dreaming I remember one of my favorite Youtubers has an amazing video on it

What is lucid dreaming? It's a type of dreaming where the dreamer is somewhat self aware they're sleeping, and gain control of the dream.

Lucid dreaming is both a little more complicated and a little more simple than we can understand. The science of dreams is still mostly unknown. We have a plethora of theories about how they work, spirituality behind them, and especially why the hell we dream in the first place.

The existence of lucid dreams makes things a little bit more complicated.

Lucid Dreams come in many variations. By what we understand right now, not everyone is even capable of achieving the most stereotypical lucid dream, like me. The weirdest part about lucid dreams, it's trainable, like learning how to whistle.

Health benefits and cautions comes with lucid dreams.

Vivid Dreams

Oh vivid dreams, often times interesting and bizarre, and upsetting when dressed up as nightmares. It isn't actually regular to have frequent vivid dreams, but it is normal to see them occasionally. Don't worry if you do get them very often, they're only a worry if they're interrupting your sleep or daytime mood.

I would include more parasomnias and sleep disorders in this post, but I'll probs do them in a future posts

[shellody]

Both TMA and TMAGP are PSAs about sleep health

This feels like such a stretch even to me but let me explain oki (be prepared this is kinda a long post

So it’s finals week where I’m at, and I had to make an article about sleep health for a highschool (which you can read here if you like) but it got me thinking and connecting some dots.

In TMA 167, we learn a bit about Gertrude’s assistants. One of them, Fiona Law, was able to survive for quite a while because the Fears don’t care much for people who aren’t conscious enough to be afraid. This isn’t the only example of this, as MAG086 also shows that when the victim was asleep, he wasn’t injured or even touched (the blanket never did anything, but falling asleep did the trick).

Now, I take notes on TMA and TMAGP and I haven’t written anything down on whether or not it’s canon that Jon doesn’t get sleep. But, considering how much work he does, we can probably assume he isn’t getting the recommended 7 hour minimum. And during season 2, at the peak of his paranoia and overwork, he’s obviously not doing well.

Now, what about TMAGP? I don’t have much evidence yet, even with the statement-like things we already have, but here’s the thing. Not a lot of people have mentioned that Sam and co. are working the night shift. So if something bad happens to them, and I can find a way to link it to this silly thesis of mine, you best bet I’ll be coming back to this post. There’s scientific evidence that working night shifts can be pretty bad for you if not done correctly, and once I find proof that Sam or Alice or whoever isn’t doing their night shift health practices, I will be a menace and this fandom will never get rid of me.

Ok that’s enough of my bonkers sleep deprived (oops) essay. Can you tell I’ve gone insane

[ralphlanyon]

i was going through my notes and found an old write-up from 2020 of modern au headcanons for "the charioteer" characters during covid-19 quarantine (back when "how would fandom X characters handle quarantine?" was a tumblr trend). apparently this was how i was coping with the stress of peak corona times, lol. anyway finally publishing this, three years later!

laurie: his introverted homebody ass is THRIVING in social isolation and wfh. no more awkwardly dodging party invites from people he hates, being dragged to nightclubs, or having to see his stepfather. he gets to stay home all day with ralph and their dog and finish all the books he meant to read, and he is LOVING it. receives a lot of requests to show off his dog during his work zoom meetings.

ralph: is Doing His Duty by staying home on furlough but also going completely stir-crazy. tries to stay sane by feverishly working on dozens of home improvement projects and cleaning the house several times. basically the epitome of that ben wyatt “do you think a depressed person could do THIS???” meme. has gotten into numerous arguments with people at the supermarket who refuse to wear masks or are hoarding enormous supplies of toilet paper (one of these ends up going viral).

andrew: is very sad about being separated from the rest of his religious community now that the churches are closed, but tries to keep a positive outlook on things. shares a lot of resources online about how to help out and staying in touch with one’s faith during “unprecedented times.”

alec: overworked and sleep-deprived nhs junior doctor directly taking care of covid-19 patients. hasn’t physically seen most of his friends or family in months. writes lengthy screeds on social media decrying the dearth of ppe for health care workers and ranting about politics. frequently gets into online fights with strangers who think coronavirus isn’t a big deal. sends ralph unsolicited articles about self-care and mental health tips during a pandemic that ralph pointedly ignores.

sandy: also overworked and sleep-deprived, but much better at concealing it online than alec. has a popular medical instagram where he posts selfies of him and alec with lots of hashtags. obsessively binge-watches cooking videos on youtube in his spare time.

bunny: an essential retail worker who brings this fact up constantly in conversation. secretly flouting social distancing guidelines on his off days to go to parties and hook-up with men on grindr. has the most aesthetically pleasing cloth masks but can’t bother to wear them properly.

[lifelonghealth9]

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body

Hello Bloggers, Welcome to Lifelong Health Blog. In this article, we come to know about The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body. When a person doesn’t get the recommended quantity of sleep, they develop sleep deprivation. Worldwide, it is estimated that sleep deprivation affects people, and its prevalence has increased recently. The term “sleep deficit” is more general. How we feel and think is directly impacted by sleep deprivation. Even one night without enough sleep can cause us to feel sleepy, irritable, and have slow thinking during the day. Read more

[dolleminas]

hi, my doctor has given me a tentative diagnosis of pcos and the only info I can find about it online that doesn't relate to getting pregnant is your Tumblr post. do you have any sources for the stuff about fatigue, vitamin D deficiency, etc being super common in pcos? cos I've dealt with those forever too. things are clicking into place but also with the way the NHS is I don't know if there's much point confirming the diagnosis (it's only diagnosed with transvaginal ultrasound :c) because the only treatment offered seems to be birth control and fertility treatment.

Good afternoon, nonny. Thanks for reaching out to me! And congratulations on getting a (albeit tentative) diagnosis. I know it might not seem positive, but now you know what you have and what can be done about it. At least, that is how I felt.

When I first made that post I never expected so many women to add their own experiences, talk of their their shock, their anger... or just admit that they had been diagnosed for years but that I somehow taught them things they never knew.

It's been an experience and a half. But I'm very glad that I can spread information and if that helps you, even better.

First of all, to diagnose PCOS, you need to fit 2/3 criteria of the Rotterdam concensus. Irregular periods, higher testosterone, and 12 or more follicles on your ovaries each. So, even without a hormone test you can usually tell whether someone has PCOS. Even so, I would still recommend asking for a hormone test if your health insurance covers it.

Sources

I tried looking up an English source for you since you mentioned NHS. Do keep in mind that women's healthcare is really not researched well and that there will be sources and information that will contradict one another. Here is one such article about the Rotterdam concensus.

As you can see they also mention the insulin resistance in this article, IBS, and fatigue, among other things.

Here is another one.

Here is some information about Insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

And here is some about depression.

You specifically asked for vitamin D so here is a study.

And another.

And one about fatigue.

I will however stress that these are all scientific sources and we all know that it can sometimes be biased, and again, not researched properly. My advice would always be to listen to women who have PCOS before listening to a medical source (no matter how professional it looks.)

My Own Experiences & Tips

I've not been diagnosed with PCOS long, but I have been quite thrown into studying it because it pissed me off interested me so much, and by researching (and reading a lot) here are some things that helped me, and I hope they can help you too.

Vitamin deficiencies are common in women with PCOS, especially Vitamin D. What I do is drink a glass of orange juice every morning with Vitamin D supplements. I take Solgar liquid vitamin drops, but depending on where you live they might have something of a different brand. Remember; take it during a meal.

Carbs make your sugar spike, so try to swap out some high-carb foods for lower carb. This way I have managed to lose weight, and this is often recommended for women with PCOS. And if you have a tendency for disordered eating, this will (generally) be easier than counting calories and going on a diet. After going low-carb my blood sugar level (which was high before) went down to regular levels and according to my doctor, I am now no longer immediately in danger of developing Diabetes Type 2.

Exercise! Especially weight-lifting, since it is mentioned it gives you more energy. Since starting myself, I have also noticed a difference. Here is a link for at home work-outs. Taking daily walks is also recommended for your exposure to sunlight and to help depression and anxiety.

Keep a diary of your symptoms. I have a word document with my own diary, so if anyone is interested I will be posting it. Just send me a message :)

Besides this, you do not need to go on birth control if you do not want to. My gynocologist said to me that once every three months you need to have your period. Women with PCOS can have a period 4 times a year, and that is enough! If you get your period less, then you can take progesteron pills for 7 days, and it will start your period. Again; you only need to use them for 7 days. You could do this four times a year and that would be all. Then again I am not a gynocologist so do talk about this with your doctor.

Another thing is that the fatigue could also very well be a side-effect of low vitamin D, B12, and low iron. My advice would be to get tested monthly if you can, and then try to balance your vitamins and see if this improves your fatigue.

And last but no least I recommend Meals She Eats. I made a post about it before, but even if you ignore everything else that is said (they are a bit woo-woo about organic foods and sugars) they still are very informative about the menstrual cycle. If for any reason you are unable to get your hands on the book do reach out to me in my DM's and I can help you.

If there is anything else I forgot I will reblog this and add more information, and I also will request others do too! The more we learn about PCOS and our cycle, the better.

I hope you have a nice day, anon. And I apologise if it took me a while to get to this ask!

[thepringlesofblood]

hot take: 80-90% of the plot of Fight Club wouldn’t’ve happened if the doctor he saw at the beginning gave him literally any support for his crippling insomnia.

like ik it was the 80s so they didnt know as much about sleep as we do now, but fr like the doctor dismisses him so easily like he couldn’t’ve told him about melatonin? sleep hygiene tips? diphenhydramine? anything? or at least referred him to someone?

sleep deprivation is some real fucked up shit (see: the rest of the book/movie). obvs our protagonist had some underlying mental health issues going on, but almost all of the symptoms described in the book and movie can be traced back to sleep deprivation.

more ramblings below the cut

tldr hallucinations are totally possible as a side effect of long-term sleep deprivation. along w a bunch of other stuff.

initially, symptoms tend to be things like fatigue, irritability, brainfog, minor memory issues, etc. all stuff the narrator is struggling with at the beginning. but only after the inciting incident (marla appearing at the support groups, thus interrupting the narrator’s coping mechanism for insomnia, thus worsening his sleep deprivation) does he begin to see Tyler.

hallucinations are a symptom of prolonged sleep deprivation. clearly the guy has some other issues that informed those hallucinations, but Tyler only shows up after the narrator starts to lose sleep again. reckless behavior, memory loss, disorientation, microsleeps, lack of impulse control - these are all symptoms of profound sleep deprivation and things the narrator exhibits often throughout the story.

plus, “microsleeps” are a separate thing from fatigue - it’s literally falling asleep for a short period of time on your feet, or at a desk, while you’re doing your day-to-day stuff. exactly like the montage of ‘i wake up at flagstaff. i wake up at___’ in the book, or the airport montage in the movie.

we know that Tyler starts taking the reins once the narrator does get to sleep, meaning that even if the narrator thinks that he’s getting sleep, the body he’s in does not, feeding into the hallucinations, reckless behavior, etc. 

the longest a person has survived without (any) sleep is like. a little over a week. it only takes a few days for hallucinations to start, as well as psychosis and paranoia. near the end of the movie the narrator hears a rumor that Tyler Durden only sleeps an hour a night. long term (not years - months) that will absolutely kill you - if not from organ failure, then from doing literally anything kind of dangerous (e.g. driving a car, walking down a busy street). it is WILD that the narrator survives this whole thing, and not just because of the whole Project Mayhem thing.

I know this is not the point of the book or movie. but as a chronic insomnia sufferer it really bugged me.

sources

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-deprivation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insomnia

https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/how-long-can-you-go-without-sleep

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324799#long-term-effects

tbh I read a lot of books about insomnia as a child and now do not remember the names of them. these are just the sources I could find quickly.

[let-me-call-myself-olga]

THIS POST CONTAINS SPOILERS OF THE GAME. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO GET SPOILED THEN 'SHU SHU'!

THIS POST IS CENTERED AROUND KOREKIYO'S AB*SE. IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO THESE KINDS OF TOPICS PLEASE DON'T READ!

So a lot of people dislike/hate Korekiyo because of his background and the fact that he killed Tenko and Angie, so I shall prove to all these people what a splendor of a character Korekiyo really is.

Let us make a brief description/introduction of Korekiyo:

Shinguji Korekiyo, Super High School Level Anthropologist, one of the 16 students of the Danganronpa V3 Killing Harmony cast, is a mysterious and brooding loner who shows to have an obssesion with humanity and all that revolves around it, describing it as 'beautiful, even the ugliest of it's aspects'.

Shinguji Korekiyo used to have an ill older sister, the absence of their parents making him take the role of her caretaker. Desperate to experiencing love, 'sister' enters in what is described as an erotic relationship with Korekiyo, her passing leaving him with nothing but her dreams which he decides to pursue.

At one point in his journey, Korekiyo is met by a 'welcoming tribe' who tie him up and presumably beat him, leading to Korekiyo passing out and receiving a 'message' from his sister that tasks him with killing 100 girls, task that Korekiyo religiously follows untill he is uncovered as the killer of Angie and Tenko.

With that in mind we can properly start, what I like to call, our character dissection:

What many people hate about Korekiyo is the fact that his character 'revolves' around incest. Which is indeed true, because if his entire person wouldn't have revolved agains sister and the relationship between the two then Shinguji Korekiyo wouldn't be Shinguji Korekiyo. But I think it is time we took a deeper dive into Korekiyo's 'sister dillema'.

1. HOW 'SISTER' WAS SUCCESSFULLY ABLE OF BRAINWASHING KOREKIYO

What most Kiyo lovers were able to see about Korekiyo is that he was abused by his sister. But what I was personally able to deduce is that the treatment given to Korekiyo is frightingly similar to brainwashing techniques used in the Korean War.

Article link from which I was able to substract this information: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/brainwashing.htm

One of the first things you need for successful brainwashing is a space in which the victim is isolated, deprived of any 'normal' social reference points, sleep deprivation being a possible factor. We are able to associate this with Korekiyo's lifestyle, as he was deprived of any social interaction outside of 'sister', her health problems making hospital visits a part of Korekiyo's life, as well as possible sleep deprivation out of anxiety.

The process of brainwashing has been devided in multiple steps, the steps in this order:

1. Assault on identity

2. Guilt

3. Self-betrayal

4. Breaking point

5. Leniency

6. Compulsion to confess

7. Channeling of guilt

8. Releasing of guilt

9. Progress and harmony

10. Final confession and rebirth

1ST STAGE: Breaking Down The Self

1. 1. Assault on identity: the agent denies everything that constructs the victim's self[...]-> Once he is forced by his circumstances to take the role of his sister's caretaker, Korekiyo's has to mature, showing that the dire situation also forces Korekiyo to endure a life in which he is denied of being a child, only reduced to 'sister's' caretaker. Nothing more, nothing less;

1. 2. Guilt: while the identity crisis is setting in, the agent is simultaneously creating an overwhelming sense of guilt in the target, critisizing them for every mistake they have made, big or small[...]-> This is the most prominent trait of Korekiyo's abuse that we are able to see, as in the third class trial we are introduced to Korekiyo's tulpa, which is supposed to be a near-perfect copy of his sister, her most recognizable lines being: "You musn't raise your voice. You mustn't stutter. You mustn't lose composure. You mustn't become flustered. You mustn't waver.";

1. 3. Self-betrayal: Once the victim is disoriented and drowning in guilt, the agent forces him to denounce his close ones who share the same 'wrong' belief system that he holds[...]-> Even if we cannot consider the world 'a loved one', sister convinces Korekiyo that the outside world wants to separate them out of ill will and that their relationship is supposed to be 'sacred', lie that Korekiyo is unable to combat;

1. 4. Breaking point: with his identity in crisis, the victim may undergo what in the lay community is referred to as a 'nervous breakdown'[...] At this point the agent sets up the temptation to convert to another belief system that will save the target from his misery-> Something that can be observed if you do Korekiyo's FTE's is that Korekiyo's entire personality was constructed after his sister's wishes, meaning that the old Korekiyo, whose identity wasn't even complete at the moment of the brainwashing process, was completely erased, leaving space for 'sister's ideal partner', as proven by FTE number 3.

2ND STAGE: The Possibility of Salvation

2. 1. Leniency: First, the brainwasher shows leniency. With the target in a state of crisis, the agent offers some small kindness or reprieve from the abuse[...] In a state of breakdown resulting from an endless psychological attack, the small kindness seems huge and the target may experience a sense of relief and gratitude completely out of proportion to the offering, as if the agent has saved his life<-> Korekiyo is introduced to anthropology through a book about tales that exist all around the world, book given by his sister, making him interested in the subject of anthropology. In the same FTE Korekiyo also tells us that his uniform was made by his sister.

2. 2. Compulsion to confess: the brainwasher offers an opportunity for confession. For the first time in the brainwashing process, the target is faced with the contrast between the guilt and pain of identity assault and the sudden relief of leniency. The target may feel a desire to reciprocate the kindness offered to him, and at this point, the agent may present the possibility of confession as a means to relieving guilt and pain-> I don't think I can explain this point since it already offers the core message(I am deeply sorry if this sounds unprofessional of me);

2. 3. Channeling of guilt: after weeks or months of assault, confusion, breakdown and moments of leniency, the target's guilt has lost all meaning, he's not sure what he has done wrong, he just knows he is wrong. This creates something of a blank slate that lets the agent fill in the blanks: He can attach that guilt, that sense of 'wrongness', to whatever he wants. The agent attaches the target's guilt to the belief system the agent is trying to replace[...]-> 'Sister' manipulates Korekiyo into thinking that society is wrong and that the two of them are right, Korekiyo, as the disoriented child he was, believing her;

2. 4. Releasing of guilt: the target is relieved to learn there is an external cause of his wrongness, that it is not he himself who is inescapably bad, which means he can escape his wrongness by escaping the wrong belief system. All he has to do is denounce the people and institutions associated with that belief system, and he won't be in pain anymore[...]-> 'Sister' offers Korekiyo the chance to what seems as a healthy relationship. Since Korekiyo has nothing left but his sister, he accepts (and as time passes becomes dependent of her).

3RD STAGE: Rebuilding Of Self

3. 1. Progress and harmony: the subject is then presented with a path to progress and harmony. At this stage, the agent stops the abuse, offering the target physical comfort and mental calm in conjunction with the new belief system.[...] The choice is not a difficult one: The new identity is safe and desirable because it is nothing like the one that led to his breakdown-> This is when their relationship starts to form and when sister implements her sexual desires, Korekiyo unable of seeing the sexual abuse she is actually putting him through, disoriented by all she has done to him up to that point;

3. 2. Final confession and rebirth: next comes the final confession and rebirth. Contrasting the agony of the old with the peacefulness of the new, the target chooses the new identity, clinging to it like a life preserver. He rejects his old belief system and pledges allegiance to the new one that is going to make his life better. At this final stage, there are often rituals or ceremonies to induct the converted target into his new community-> Korekiyo sees himself as his sister's lover, their relationship becoming official, leading to Korekiyo clinging to his sister and what he saw as 'the perfect being'.

2. HOW 'SISTER' AND HER PASSING AFFECTED KOREKIYO

Now that we made it clear that Korekiyo's entire being depended on his sister we shall talk about the after-effects of the brainwashing and her death.

Once the two of them started their relationship 'sister' was able to get Korekiyo to pursue anthropology and travel around Japan, therefore being able to live through him, and Korekiyo was finally given a moment of peace. Everything seemed to be in perfect balance. But it only looked like it, for sister had the upper hand in the relationship, Korekiyo becoming her little toy.

After 'sister's' death, Korekiyo is left in shambles as he stands completely alone. Since anthropology is the last thing his sister left him with, he continues with his carrier, later becoming the Super High School Level Anthropologist. Throughout the time he deepened his knowledge on his culture and its' traditions, Korekiyo meets a tribe that tied him up and made him pass out as a 'welcome', which made him hallucinate his sister's image, who tells him that he must kill 100 girls for her so that she can have friends in the afterlife, Korekiyo complying.

This incounter shapes him into who we know him as: an observative individual who believes that logic is above emotion (which is quite ironic if you ask me), thinking of himself as an ugly person unworthy of love, as his Love Hotel suggests, his sister being the only person who would've been able of making him feel worth something. Yet Korekiyo was subconciously able to realise what his sister has done to him was wrong and both in his 4th FTE and his Love Hovel he tries to get his possible ideal to secretly confess their love in order to not anger sister.

TLDR: Olga was done listening to Kiyo haters hate on Kiyo without understanding him first so she decides to teach you all the ways of the Shingucci

[beautifuldg]

The Real Secrets to Losing Weight: diet and exercise aren't enough

Do you want to know the real secrets to losing weight? Chances are, you've heard the same advice over and over again: diet and exercise. But there's more to losing weight than simply eating right and exercising regularly. In this blog post, we'll look at the real secrets to losing weight that many people overlook. We'll talk about how to identify and address underlying health issues, lifestyle changes that can make a big difference, and strategies for maintaining a healthy weight in the long run. Read on to learn the real secrets to losing weight and getting on track with your health goals!

What Really Causes Weight Gain?

Gaining weight is a complex process, and there are many factors that contribute to it. The key to successful weight loss is understanding what causes weight gain in the first place.

For starters, diet and exercise are major contributors to weight gain. Eating too many calories or failing to burn enough through physical activity can lead to excess weight over time.

 In addition, sleep deprivation can be a significant factor when it comes to gaining weight. Studies have found that those who don’t get enough restful sleep may gain more fat and have difficulty losing weight.

Stress is another important factor in weight gain. The body's stress response triggers hormones such as cortisol and insulin, which can slow metabolism and cause us to store fat rather than burn it. Long-term stress can also lead to unhealthy eating habits and cravings for junk food.

Hormones play a huge role in weight gain, as they are largely responsible for regulating metabolism. An imbalance of hormones, including thyroid hormones, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone, can cause an increase in body fat. Other hormones such as ghrelin and leptin can also influence appetite and hunger levels, leading to weight gain.

Genetics also plays a role in how much someone weighs. Our genetic makeup determines our risk for certain health conditions, including obesity.

 Age can also be a factor in weight gain, as metabolism tends to slow down with age.

By understanding what really causes weight gain, we can make better decisions about our diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits to support successful long-term weight loss.

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[nodyallo]

Ikhrael is indeed a terrorist state

Its soldiers

Its doctors

And its people/settlers

All are deranged land usurpers

أطباء الصها-ينة اللى شافوا وفحصوا المصابين فى 7 أكتوبر جالهم أمر صر��ح بعدم التواصل مع أى منظمة حقوقية أو انسانية.

أطباء متواطئون يخدمون أجندة إخوانهم الجنود القتلة، لا يقلوا عن اخوانهم في شيء، إخوانهم يقتلون بأيديهم وهم يقتلون بصمتهم وتواطؤهم.

في مقاله، في أغسطس 2011، المعنون "كيف تسفه انتهاكات حقوق الانسان من المهنية الطبية" يقول ليونارد س. روبنشتين: "في العموم، فإن أعضاء المجتمع الطبي لم يفهموا الصلة بين انتهاكات حقوق الإنسان وهتك المهنية. فعادة ما ينظر للانتهاكات على أنها جزء من طبيعة المهنة. وحتى عندما يلاحظ الأطباء المشكلة فإنهم يشعرون بانعدام القدرة على اتخاذ أي فعل تجاهها. وبالرغم من ذلك فلا نقص المعرفة ولا إحساس نقص القدرة على تغيير السياسات يعفى الأطباء كأفراد من التصرف. فعليهم أن يثقفوا أنفسهم بخصوص العلاقة بين حقوق الانسان والمهنية، حتى يتمكنوا من التعرف على المشكلة، وتجنب التواطؤ، والتصرف وفقاً لقيمهم والتزاماتهم".

ويضيف: "ولكن لا تزال المسؤولية الأساسية هنا على عاتق المؤسسات التي تمثل الصوت الجمعي للمجتمع الطبي، فتجمعات المهنيين الطبيين يجب أن تعمل على الدفاع عن المهنية وحقوق الانسان".

والمثال اللى ذكره هنا مثال لا ينكره أحد: تواطؤ الأطباء العسكريين مع المخابرات الأمريكية واستخدامهم لمهاراتهم الطبية لتطبيق إجراءات عزل وحرمان السجناء من النوم وتقييدهم في أوضاع مؤلمة أو اغراقهم بالماء بغرض تعذيبهم.

Israeli doctors tending to the injured after 7th of October are forced to not share information with international human rights bodies.

Those so-called doctors are currently serving the agenda of their fellow murderers by hiding the truth. The truth about the numbers of the injured or killed, their state when they got them, and their assessment of how they were injured, who attacked them and possibly their identities.

In his article for the "Open society foundations org", reading "How Human Rights Violations Undermine Medical Professionalism" in August 2011, Leonard S. Rubenstein says: "Members of the medical community have generally not understood the connection between human rights violations and the compromise of professionalism. Often, the violations are seen as part of the landscape of practice. Even when clinicians do appreciate the problem, they often feel powerless to do anything about them. But neither lack of knowledge nor perceived lack of ability to change the policies excuse individual clinicians from action. They need to educate themselves about the relationship between human rights and professionalism so they can recognize the problem, avoid complicity, and advocate on behalf of their values and obligations".

He adds: "Still, the principal responsibility here lies with organizations that represent the collective voice of the medical community. Associations of health professionals should act to defend professionalism and human rights".

He also mentions a good example of how evil doctors can be. He says: "The record of CIA and military of health professionals in contributing their medical skills and professional opinions to support the use of isolation, sleep deprivation, shackling in extremely painful positions, and even waterboarding of detainees is now well known. The behavior of the doctors, psychologists and other health professionals who engaged in these practices constitutes a gross breach of professional responsibilities as well a violation of human rights".

He calls such practices by governments; state-sponsored violations of human rights, and recognizes this as a way to undermine medical professionalism in day-to-day clinical practice.

[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

Sleep Regulation: Neurobiology of the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz on EUPHORIA, Medium

He explains how the brain regulates circadian rhythms and whether a literal “clock” exists within it in simple terms based on experience and research.

Sleep is the cornerstone of human and organismal well-being, highlighted in my previous health and cognitive function stories. Without sleep, rest, and downtime, the brain’s vitality wanes. Nonetheless, in our contemporary era, there is a trend where some people shun sleep, resorting to alertness aids in pursuit of heightened productivity. I have compassion for millions of people who experience sleep deprivation, as I also struggled with it, causing severe health issues in my younger years.

Various neurotransmitters, such as glutamate and GABA, and neuropeptides, like vasopressin and vasoactive intestinal peptide, play essential roles in SCN function. These neurotransmitters help regulate the timing and coordination of SCN activity.

The retinohypothalamic tract (RHT) receives direct inputs from light-sensitive ganglion cells in the retina. It secretes glutamate into the core VIP regions of the SCN, regulating circadian rhythmicity.

Another neurotransmitter, pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP), found in retinal ganglion cells, helps relay light information and enhances glutamate’s action on the SCN.

The geniculohypothalamic tract (GHT) provides a secondary, indirect photic input mediated by various stimuli. In the SCN, GHT and RHT overlap in their innervation. GHT neurotransmitters include neuropeptide Y (NPY), GABA, and enkephalin (ENK).

You can read this insightful and comprehensive article via the link below if you want to improve your sleep.

He also simplified it in a new story:

Nuances of SCN, Circadian Rhythm, and Awareness of Key Biochemicals for Sleep Regulation

Understanding our body’s internal clock related to environmental factors (light/darkness) & the impact of hormones and neurotransmitters is critical to having a restful night’s sleep.

[illumination-on-medium]

Sleep Regulation: Neurobiology of the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz on EUPHORIA, Medium

He explains how the brain regulates circadian rhythms and whether a literal “clock” exists within it in simple terms based on experience and research.

Sleep is the cornerstone of human and organismal well-being, highlighted in my previous health and cognitive function stories. Without sleep, rest, and downtime, the brain’s vitality wanes. Nonetheless, in our contemporary era, there is a trend where some people shun sleep, resorting to alertness aids in pursuit of heightened productivity. I have compassion for millions of people who experience sleep deprivation, as I also struggled with it, causing severe health issues in my younger years.

Various neurotransmitters, such as glutamate and GABA, and neuropeptides, like vasopressin and vasoactive intestinal peptide, play essential roles in SCN function. These neurotransmitters help regulate the timing and coordination of SCN activity.

The retinohypothalamic tract (RHT) receives direct inputs from light-sensitive ganglion cells in the retina. It secretes glutamate into the core VIP regions of the SCN, regulating circadian rhythmicity.

Another neurotransmitter, pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP), found in retinal ganglion cells, helps relay light information and enhances glutamate’s action on the SCN.

The geniculohypothalamic tract (GHT) provides a secondary, indirect photic input mediated by various stimuli. In the SCN, GHT and RHT overlap in their innervation. GHT neurotransmitters include neuropeptide Y (NPY), GABA, and enkephalin (ENK).

You can read this insightful and comprehensive article via the link below if you want to improve your sleep.

He also simplified it in a new story:

Nuances of SCN, Circadian Rhythm, and Awareness of Key Biochemicals for Sleep Regulation

Understanding our body’s internal clock related to environmental factors (light/darkness) & the impact of hormones and neurotransmitters is critical to having a restful night’s sleep.

[coffeeheartworld]

Shocking Truth: 3 Ways Your Morning Coffee Ritual Could be Secretly Sabotaging Your Health - Discover How to Fix it Now!

Title: “Unveiling the Truth: 3 Ways Your Morning Coffee Ritual Could be Undermining Your Health – Here’s How to Rectify it!” Subheading: The Hidden Hazards of Your Morning Brew Your morning cup of Joe might be the fuel that kickstarts your day, but have you ever pondered its potential health implications? The shocking truth is that your beloved morning coffee ritual could be secretly sabotaging your health in three significant ways. 1. Disrupted Sleep Patterns Firstly, caffeine is a powerful stimulant that can interfere with your sleep patterns. Consuming coffee, particularly in large amounts or late in the day, can lead to insomnia or fragmented sleep. Sleep deprivation has been linked to various health issues, including obesity, heart disease, and depression. 2. Increased Anxiety Levels Secondly, while a cup of coffee may enhance focus and productivity, it can also heighten anxiety levels. Caffeine stimulates the release of adrenaline, the ‘fight-or-flight’ hormone, which can cause jitteriness, restlessness, and even panic attacks in susceptible individuals. 3. Acid Reflux and Digestive Issues Lastly, coffee can trigger acid reflux and other digestive issues. It stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, which can lead to heartburn or upset stomach, especially if consumed on an empty stomach. Subheading: Transforming Your Coffee Habit for Better Health Now that you’re aware of these potential pitfalls, let’s explore how to fix them and ensure your coffee habit supports rather than sabotages your health. 1. Mind Your Timing To prevent sleep disturbances, pay attention to when you drink coffee. Limit your caffeine intake to the early part of the day, ideally before 2 p.m., to allow your body ample time to process the caffeine before bedtime. 2. Moderate Your Intake To keep anxiety at bay, moderate your coffee consumption. The FDA recommends a maximum of 400mg of caffeine per day, equivalent to about four 8-ounce cups of coffee. Listen to your body and adjust your intake if you notice symptoms of caffeine overload like jitteriness or rapid heartbeat. 3. Pair with a Healthy Snack To mitigate potential digestive issues, never drink coffee on an empty stomach. Pairing your morning brew with a healthy snack or breakfast can help buffer the acid and prevent heartburn. Subheading: The Power of Balance Your morning coffee ritual doesn’t have to be a health hazard. By understanding the potential pitfalls and making a few strategic tweaks, you can continue to enjoy your daily brew without compromising your well-being. In conclusion, while coffee has its benefits, it’s crucial to consume it responsibly. By minding your timing, moderating your intake, and pairing your coffee with a nutritious snack, you can transform your morning coffee ritual into a health-enhancing habit. Remember, balance is key, and with these practical strategies, you can ensure your love for coffee aligns with your commitment to good health. Read the full article

[hearfit]

Tips on How to Get Better Sleep and Improve Sleep Quality

The Most Common Causes of Lost Sleep – Tips on How to Get Better Sleep and Improve Sleep Quality In today’s fast-paced world, sleep deprivation has become an all-too-common issue. Whether due to stress, environmental factors, or lifestyle habits, millions of people struggle to get the restful sleep they need. Lost sleep not only affects your mood and energy levels but also impacts long-term health. In this article, we’ll explore the most common causes of sleep disturbances and provide actionable tips to help you improve your sleep quality.  The Most Common Causes of Lost Sleep 1. Stress and Anxiety Stress and anxiety are among the leading causes of sleep disturbances. Racing thoughts, worries about work or personal life, and overthinking can keep your mind active even when your body is ready for rest. When your stress levels are high, the body produces cortisol, a hormone that makes it difficult to relax and fall asleep. 2. Screen Time Before Bed Using electronic devices like phones, tablets, or laptops before bed can interfere with sleep. These devices emit blue light, which suppresses melatonin production—the hormone that regulates sleep. Exposure to blue light close to bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep and disrupt your circadian rhythm. 3. Poor Sleep Environment Your sleep environment plays a significant role in the quality of your rest. A room that is too noisy, too bright, or too hot can cause frequent awakenings or prevent you from falling asleep in the first place. External factors like street noise or a snoring partner can also contribute to lost sleep. 4. Caffeine and Alcohol Caffeine is a stimulant, and consuming it late in the day can keep you awake for hours. Similarly, while alcohol may make you feel drowsy, it can interfere with REM sleep, the restorative stage of sleep, leading to fragmented rest and lower sleep quality. 5. Irregular Sleep Schedule An inconsistent sleep schedule, where you go to bed and wake up at different times each day, can disrupt your body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm. This inconsistency makes it harder to fall asleep and wake up feeling refreshed, even if you get the recommended hours of sleep.  Tips on How to Get Better Sleep Improving sleep quality is all about addressing the factors that disrupt rest. Here are some actionable tips to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling refreshed. 1. Establish a Consistent Sleep Schedule One of the best ways to improve sleep is to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This helps regulate your body’s circadian rhythm, making it easier to fall asleep at night and wake up naturally in the morning. 2. Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine Having a calming bedtime routine can signal to your body that it’s time to wind down. Activities like reading, practicing meditation, or taking a warm bath can help you relax and transition into sleep mode. Try to avoid intense activities or stimulating content, such as work-related tasks or watching suspenseful TV shows, just before bed. 3. Reduce Screen Time Before Bed To prevent blue light from interfering with your sleep, avoid using screens at least an hour before bed. If you must use electronic devices, consider using a blue light filter or setting your device to night mode to reduce its impact on melatonin production. 4. Optimize Your Sleep Environment Creating a sleep-friendly environment can significantly improve the quality of your rest. Here’s how: Noise: Use noise-canceling devices like QuietOn 3.1 Sleep Earbuds to block out disruptive sounds like traffic or snoring. These earbuds are designed to cancel low-frequency noises, helping you sleep more soundly.  Temperature: Keep your room cool, ideally around 65°F (18°C), which is the optimal temperature for sleep.  Lighting: Use blackout curtains or an eye mask to block out any light that might disturb your sleep. 5. Limit Caffeine and Alcohol Intake Avoid consuming caffeine in the late afternoon or evening, as its stimulating effects can last for several hours. Similarly, limit alcohol consumption before bed to prevent disruptions to REM sleep. Instead, opt for herbal teas like chamomile, which can have a calming effect. 6. Manage Stress with Relaxation Techniques If stress and anxiety are keeping you awake at night, incorporating relaxation techniques into your daily routine can help. Practices like deep breathing exercises, yoga, and mindfulness meditation can reduce stress levels, allowing you to relax both mentally and physically before bed. Improve Sleep Quality for Better Health and Well-Being Good sleep is essential for maintaining both your physical and mental health. By addressing the most common causes of sleep disturbances—such as stress, screen time, and environmental factors—you can drastically improve the quality of your rest. If noise is one of your main challenges, consider using QuietOn 3.1 Sleep Earbuds. These earbuds are designed specifically for sleep, providing active noise cancellation to block out disruptive sounds, allowing you to enjoy deeper, uninterrupted sleep. With these tips and tools, you can create a more restful environment and develop healthy habits that support better sleep, leading to improved energy, focus, and overall well-being.   Sold out Compare QuietOn active Noise Cancelling earplugs Regular Hearing protection, Smart Earbuds/ Headphones $299.00 With QuietOn, the world's best active noise-cancelling earbuds, you're just one click away from experiencing the blissful restorative power of restful sleep. It is perfect for travel, noisy environments, commuters, and those living in noisy neighbourhoods. These innovative earplugs are ideal for everyone, from frequent travellers who want to drown out the din of the aeroplane cabin or motorcycle engine. 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Make appointments more pleasant, no matter what type of patient is visiting, by recommending QuietOn earplugs; they help create a better experience all around! Add to wishlist Add to cart Quick view Compare QuietOn 3.1 Sleep Earbuds Hearing protection, Sleep Plugs $379.00 Rated 4.67 out of 5 With QuietOn, the world's best active noise-canceling earbuds, you're just one click away from experiencing the blissful restorative power of restful sleep. It is perfect for travel, noisy environments, commuters, and those living in noisy neighborhoods. These innovative earplugs are ideal for everyone, from frequent travelers who want to drown out the din of the airplane cabin or motorcycle engine. Discover the epitome of tranquility with our advanced Noise Cancelling Earbuds, meticulously designed to provide uninterrupted serenity during sleep. Our expertly crafted, world's smallest ANC earbuds offer a premium blend of Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology and passive noise reduction, ensuring a peaceful oasis free from disturbances such as snoring and urban clamor. Tailored specifically for sleep, these earbuds deliver comfort and efficacy, making them perfect for side sleepers. Add to wishlist Add to cart Quick view Compare BlueParrott B650-XT Wireless Headset Black Smart Earbuds/ Headphones $299.99 Experience crystal-clear communication with the BlueParrott B650-XT Wireless Headset. Designed for professionals on the move, this headset offers industry-leading noise cancellation, all-day comfort, and exceptional battery life, ensuring you stay connected wherever your job takes you. Add to wishlist Add to cart Quick view Compare BlueParrott M300-XT SE Bluetooth Headset Black Smart Earbuds/ Headphones $129.99 The BlueParrott M300-XT SE Bluetooth Headset in Black offers superior noise cancellation, up to 14 hours of talk time, and a lightweight, comfortable design. Perfect for professionals who need reliable, crystal-clear communication on the go. Add to wishlist Add to cart Quick view Read the full article