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The most common types of eye injury involve the cornea — the clear, p...]]>
The most common types of eye injury involve the cornea — the clear, protective "window" at the front of your eye. Contact with dust, dirt, sand, wood shavings, metal particles or even an edge of a piece of paper can scratch or cut the cornea. Usually the scratch is superficial, and this is called a corneal abrasion. Some corneal abrasions become infected and result in a corneal ulcer, which is a serious problem. Corneal abrasions caused by plant matter (such as a pine needle) can cause a delayed inflammation inside the eye (iritis).
Corneal abrasions can be painful. If your cornea is scratched, you might feel like you have sand in your eye. Tears, blurred vision, increased sensitivity or redness around the eye can suggest a corneal abrasion. You may get a headache.
In case of corneal abrasion, seek prompt medical attention. Other immediate steps you can take for a corneal abrasion are to:
· Rinse your eye with clean water (use a saline solution, if available). You can use an eyecup or small, clean drinking glass positioned with its rim resting on the bone at the base of your eye socket. If your work site has an eye-rinse station, use it. Rinsing the eye may wash out a foreign object.
· Blink several times. This movement may remove small particles of dust or sand.
· Pull the upper eyelid over the lower eyelid. The lashes of your lower eyelid can brush a foreign object from the undersurface of your upper eyelid.
Take caution to avoid certain actions that may aggravate the injury:
· Don't try to remove an object that's embedded in your eyeball. Also avoid trying to remove a large object that makes closing the eye difficult.
· Don't rub your eye after an injury. Touching or pressing on your eye can worsen a corneal abrasion.
· Don't touch your eyeball with cotton swabs, tweezers or other instruments. This can aggravate a corneal abrasion.

and one last thing, do not stare into the cam when your favourite female chatter is showing you her tits, this causes straining of the retina, but i just suppose if they are big tits, you dont have to strain yourself,,,sit back and enjoy,,]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-8/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:42:02 +0000 John_Alone http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-7/ Choking occurs when a foreign object becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe, blocking the flow of air. In adults, a piece of food often is the culpr... The universal sign for choking is hands clutched to the throat. If the person doesn't give the signal, look for these indications:
· Inability to talk
· Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing
· Inability to cough forcefully
· Skin, lips and nails turning blue or dusky
· Loss of consciousness
If choking is occurring, the Red Cross recommends a "five-and-five" approach to delivering first aid:
· First, deliver five back blows between the person's shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
· Next, perform five abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich maneuver).
· Alternate between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.
To perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on someone else:
· Stand behind the person. Wrap your arms around the waist. Tip the person forward slightly.
· Make a fist with one hand. Position it slightly above the person's navel.
· Grasp the fist with the other hand. Press hard into the abdomen with a quick, upward thrust — as if trying to lift the person up.
· Perform a total of five abdominal thrusts, if needed. If the blockage still isn't dislodged, repeat the five-and-five cycle.
If you're the only rescuer, perform back blows and abdominal thrusts before calling 911 or your local emergency number for help. If another person is available, have that person call for help while you perform first aid.
If the person becomes unconscious, perform standard CPR with chest compressions.
If you're alone and choking, you'll be unable to effectively deliver back blows to yourself. However, you can still perform abdominal thrusts to dislodge the item.
To perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on yourself:
· Place a fist slightly above your navel.
· Grasp your fist with the other hand and bend over a hard surface — a countertop or chair will do.
· Shove your fist inward and upward.
Clearing the airway of an obese person:
· Position your hands a little bit higher than with a normal Heimlich maneuver, at the base of the breastbone, just above the joining of the lowest ribs.
· Proceed as with the Heimlich maneuver, pressing hard into the chest, with a quick thrust.
· Repeat until the food or other blockage is dislodged or the person becomes unconscious.
Clearing the airway of an unconscious person:
· Lower the person on his or her back onto the floor.
· Clear the airway. If there's a visible blockage at the back of the throat or high in the throat, reach a finger into the mouth and sweep out the cause of the blockage. Be careful not to push the food or object deeper into the airway, which can happen easily in young children.
· Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the object remains lodged and the person doesn't respond after you take the above measures. The chest compressions used in CPR may dislodge the object. Remember to recheck the mouth periodically.]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-7/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:37:50 +0000 John_Alone http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-6/
Causes of chest pain...]]>
Causes of chest pain can vary from minor problems, such as indigestion or stress, to serious medical emergencies, such as a heart attack or pulmonary embolism. The specific cause of chest pain is often difficult to interpret.
Finding the cause of your chest pain can be challenging, especially if you've never had symptoms in the past. Even doctors may have a difficult time deciding if chest pain is a sign of a heart attack or something less serious, such as indigestion. If you have unexplained chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, you should seek emergency medical assistance rather than trying to diagnose the cause yourself.
As with other sudden, unexplained pains, chest pain may be a signal for you to get medical help. Use the following information to help you determine whether your chest pain is a medical emergency.
Heart attack
A heart attack occurs when an artery that supplies oxygen to your heart muscle becomes blocked. A heart attack may cause chest pain that lasts 15 minutes or longer. But a heart attack can also be silent and produce no signs or symptoms.
Many people who experience a heart attack have warning symptoms hours, days or weeks in advance. The earliest warning sign of an attack may be ongoing episodes of chest pain that start when you're physically active, but are relieved by rest.
Someone having a heart attack may experience any or all of the following:
· Uncomfortable pressure, fullness or squeezing pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes
· Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms
· Lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath
If you or someone else may be having a heart attack:
· Call your emergency medical assistance. Don't "tough out" the symptoms of a heart attack for more than five minutes. If you don't have access to emergency medical services, have someone, such as a neighbor or friend, drive you to the nearest hospital. Drive yourself only as a last resort, if there are absolutely no other options. Driving yourself puts you and others at risk if your condition suddenly worsens.
· Chew a regular-strength aspirin. Aspirin reduces blood clotting, which can help blood flow through a narrowed artery that's caused a heart attack. However, don't take aspirin if you are allergic to aspirin, have bleeding problems or take another blood-thinning medication, or if your doctor previously told you not to do so.
· Take nitroglycerin, if prescribed. If you think you're having a heart attack and your doctor has previously prescribed nitroglycerin for you, take it as directed. Don't take anyone else's nitroglycerin.
· Begin CPR on the person having a heart attack, if directed. If the person suspected of having a heart attack is unconscious, a first responder or another emergency medical specialist may advise you to begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Even if you're not trained, a dispatcher can instruct you in CPR until help arrives. If help from a first responder or emergency medical specialist is unavailable, begin CPR. If you don't know CPR, begin pushing hard and fast on the person's chest — 100 compressions per minute.
Angina
Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to your heart muscle. Angina may be stable or unstable:
· Stable angina — persistent, recurring chest pain that usually occurs with exertion
· Unstable angina — sudden, new chest pain, or a change in the pattern of previously stable angina, that may signal an impending heart attack
Angina is relatively common, but can be hard to distinguish from other types of chest pain, such as the pain or discomfort of indigestion.
Angina signs and symptoms include:
· Chest pain or discomfort
· Pain in your arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back accompanying chest pain
· Nausea
· Fatigue
· Shortness of breath
· Anxiety
· Sweating
· Dizziness
The severity, duration and type of angina can vary. If you have new or changing chest pain, these new or different symptoms may signal a more dangerous form of angina (unstable angina) or a heart attack. If your angina gets worse or changes, becoming unstable, seek medical attention immediately.
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism occurs when a clot — usually from the veins of your leg or pelvis — lodges in an artery of your lung. The lung tissue served by the artery doesn't get enough blood flow, causing tissue death. This makes it more difficult for your lungs to provide oxygen to the rest of your body.
Signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism include:
· Sudden, sharp chest pain that begins or worsens with a deep breath or a cough, often accompanied by shortness of breath
· Sudden, unexplained shortness of breath, even without pain
· Cough that may produce blood-streaked sputum
· Rapid heartbeat
· Fainting
· Anxiety
· Sweating
Pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening. As with a suspected heart attack, call 911 or emergency medical assistance immediately.
Aortic dissection
An aortic dissection is a serious condition in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta, the large blood vessel branching off the heart. Blood surges through this tear into the middle layer of the aorta, causing the inner and middle layers to separate (dissect). If the blood-filled channel ruptures through the outside aortic wall, aortic dissection is usually fatal.
If you think aortic dissection is the cause of your chest pain, seek emergency medical assistance immediately.
Pneumonia with pleurisy
Frequent signs and symptoms of pneumonia are chest pain accompanied by chills, fever and a cough that may produce bloody or foul-smelling sputum. When pneumonia occurs with an inflammation of the membranes that surround the lung (pleura), you may have considerable chest discomfort when inhaling or coughing. This condition is called pleurisy.
One sign of pleurisy is that the pain is usually relieved temporarily by holding your breath or putting pressure on the painful area of your chest. This isn't true of a heart attack. If you've recently been diagnosed with pneumonia and then start having symptoms of pleurisy, contact your doctor or seek immediate medical attention to determine the cause of your chest pain. Pleurisy alone isn't a medical emergency, but you shouldn't try to make the diagnosis yourself.
Chest wall pain
One of the most common varieties of harmless chest pain is chest wall pain. One kind of chest wall pain is costochondritis. It causes pain and tenderness in and around the cartilage that connects your ribs to your breastbone (sternum).
In costochondritis, pressing on a few points along the edge of your sternum often results in considerable tenderness in those small areas. If the pressure of a finger causes similar chest pain, it's unlikely that a serious condition, such as a heart attack, is the cause of your chest pain.
Other causes of chest pain include:
· Strained chest muscles from overuse or excessive coughing
· Chest muscle bruising from minor injury
· Short-term, sudden anxiety with rapid breathing
· Peptic ulcer disease
· Pain from the digestive tract, such as esophageal reflux, peptic ulcer pain or gallbladder pain that may feel similar to heart attack symptoms]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-6/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:35:50 +0000 John_Alone http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-5/ BURNS
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First-degree burn
The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned, b...]]> BURNS
(nothing to do with the scottish writer)

First-degree burn
The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned, but not all the way through. The skin is usually red, with swelling, and pain sometimes is present. Treat a first-degree burn as a minor burn unless it involves substantial portions of the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint, which requires emergency medical attention.
Second-degree burn
When the first layer of skin has been burned through and the second layer of skin (dermis) also is burned, the injury is called a second-degree burn. Blisters develop and the skin takes on an intensely reddened, splotchy appearance. Second-degree burns produce severe pain and swelling.
If the second-degree burn is no larger than 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) in diameter, treat it as a minor burn. If the burned area is larger or if the burn is on the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or over a major joint, treat it as a major burn and get medical help immediately.
For minor burns, including first-degree burns and second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) in diameter, take the following action:
· Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water for 10 or 15 minutes or until the pain subsides. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cool water or cool it with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting heat away from the skin. Don't put ice on the burn.
· Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don't use fluffy cotton, or other material that may get lint in the wound. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burn, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
· Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers. Though aspirin is approved for use in children older than age 2, children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Minor burns usually heal without further treatment. They may heal with pigment changes, meaning the healed area may be a different color from the surrounding skin. Watch for signs of infection, such as increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If infection develops, seek medical help. Avoid re-injuring or tanning if the burns are less than a year old — doing so may cause more extensive pigmentation changes. Use sunscreen on the area for at least a year.
Caution
· Don't use ice. Putting ice directly on a burn can cause a burn victim's body to become too cold and cause further damage to the wound.
· Don't apply butter or ointments to the burn. This could cause infection.
· Don't break blisters. Broken blisters are more vulnerable to infection.
Third-degree burn
The most serious burns involve all layers of the skin and cause permanent tissue damage. Fat, muscle and even bone may be affected. Areas may be charred black or appear dry and white. Difficulty inhaling and exhaling, carbon monoxide poisoning, or other toxic effects may occur if smoke inhalation accompanies the burn.
For major burns, call 911 or emergency medical help. Until an emergency unit arrives, follow these steps:
1. Don't remove burned clothing. However, do make sure the victim is no longer in contact with smoldering materials or exposed to smoke or heat.
2. Don't immerse large severe burns in cold water. Doing so could cause a drop in body temperature (hypothermia) and deterioration of blood pressure and circulation (shock).
3. Check for signs of circulation (breathing, coughing or movement). If there is no breathing or other sign of circulation, begin CPR.
4. Elevate the burned body part or parts. Raise above heart level, when possible.
5. Cover the area of the burn. Use a cool, moist, sterile bandage; clean, moist cloth; or moist towels.
Get a tetanus shot. Burns are susceptible to tetanus. Doctors recommend you get a tetanus shot every 10 years. If your last shot was more than five years ago, your doctor may recommend a tetanus shot booster.]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-5/ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:05:50 +0000 John_Alone http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-4/ BRUISES

A bruise forms when a blow breaks blood vessels near your skin's surface, allowing a small amount of blood to leak into the tissues under you...]]> BRUISES

A bruise forms when a blow breaks blood vessels near your skin's surface, allowing a small amount of blood to leak into the tissues under your skin. The trapped blood appears as a black-and-blue mark.
If your skin isn't broken, you don't need a bandage, but you enhance bruise healing with these simple techniques:
· Elevate the injured area.
· Apply ice or a cold pack several times a day for a day or two after the injury.
· Rest the bruised area, if possible.
· Consider acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) for pain relief, or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) for pain relief and to reduce swelling.
See your doctor if:
· You have unusually large or painful bruises — particularly if your bruises seem to develop for no known reasons.
· You bruise easily and you're experiencing abnormal bleeding elsewhere, such as from your nose or gums, or you notice blood in your eyes, stool or urine.
· You have no history of bruising, but suddenly experience bruises.
These signs and symptoms may indicate a more serious problem, such as a blood-clotting problem or blood-related disease. Bruises accompanied by persistent pain or headache also may indicate a more serious underlying illness and require medical attention.
So don't underestimate bruises, chat friends, be careful. If you do whack your worst enemy in the face with the butt of a carabiner, then tell him to go to the doctor, just in case, show empathy with him.]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-4/ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:02:06 +0000 John_Alone http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-3/ BLISTERS

Common causes of blisters include friction and burns. If the blister isn't too painful, do everything possible to keep it intact. Unbroken s...]]> BLISTERS

Common causes of blisters include friction and burns. If the blister isn't too painful, do everything possible to keep it intact. Unbroken skin over a blister provides a natural barrier to bacteria and decreases the risk of infection. Cover a small blister with an adhesive bandage, and cover a large one with a porous, plastic-coated gauze pad that absorbs moisture and allows the wound to breathe.
Don't puncture a blister unless it's painful or prevents you from walking or using one of your hands. If you have diabetes or poor circulation, call your doctor before considering the self-care measures below.
To relieve blister-related pain, drain the fluid while leaving the overlying skin intact. Here's how:
· Wash your hands and the blister with soap and warm water.
· Swab the blister with iodine or rubbing alcohol.
· Sterilize a clean, sharp needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol.
· Use the needle to puncture the blister. Aim for several spots near the blister's edge. Let the fluid drain, but leave the overlying skin in place.
· Apply an antibiotic ointment to the blister and cover with a bandage or gauze pad.
· Cut away all the dead skin after several days, using tweezers and scissors sterilized with rubbing alcohol. Apply more ointment and a bandage.
Call your doctor if you see signs of infection around a blister — pus, redness, increasing pain or warm skin.
To prevent a blister, use gloves, socks, a bandage or similar protective covering over the area being rubbed. Special athletic socks are available that have extra padding in critical areas. You might also try attaching moleskin to the inside of your shoe where it might rub, such as at the heel.
Shoe-shopping tips
Remember the following when you shop for shoes:
· Shop during the middle of the day. Your feet swell throughout the day, so a midday fitting will probably give you the best fit.
· Wear the same socks you'll wear when walking, or bring them with you to the store.
· Measure your feet. Shoe sizes change throughout adulthood.
· Measure both feet and try on both shoes. If your feet differ in size, buy the larger size.
· Go for flexible, but supportive, shoes with cushioned insoles.
· Leave toe room. Be sure that you can comfortably wiggle your toes.
· Avoid shoes with seams in the toe box, which may irritate bunions or hammertoes.]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-3/ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:57:19 +0000 John_Alone http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-2/ BITES

If an animal bites you or your child, follow these guidelines:
· For minor wounds. If the bite barely breaks the skin and there is no danger o...]]> BITES

If an animal bites you or your child, follow these guidelines:
· For minor wounds. If the bite barely breaks the skin and there is no danger of rabies, treat it as a minor wound. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic cream to prevent infection and cover the bite with a clean bandage.
· For deep wounds. If the animal bite creates a deep puncture of the skin or the skin is badly torn and bleeding, apply pressure with a clean, dry cloth to stop the bleeding and see your doctor.
· For infection. If you notice signs of infection, such as swelling, redness, increased pain or oozing, see your doctor immediately.
· For suspected rabies. If you suspect the bite was caused by an animal that might carry rabies — including any wild or domestic animal of unknown immunization status — see your doctor immediately.
Doctors recommend getting a tetanus shot every 10 years. If your last one was more than five years ago and your wound is deep or dirty, your doctor may recommend a booster. You should have the booster as soon as possible after the injury.
Domestic pets cause most animal bites. Dogs are more likely to bite than cats are. Cat bites, however, are more likely to cause infection. Bites from nonimmunized domestic animals and wild animals carry the risk of rabies. Rabies is more common in raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes than in cats and dogs. Rabbits, squirrels and other rodents rarely carry rabies.]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-2/ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:55:19 +0000 John_Alone http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-1/ During an emergency, whether it is a traumatic injury or medical illness, first aid providers are bound by the equipment they have to use at the time ... Most commercial businesses including restaurants, shopping malls, stores, and hotels have a first aid kit on the premises and many of them are required to have them. Many lay persons also carry some type of kit in their cars and have them at home. These kits can be purchased in most stores or online and many are made for specific areas such as home, car, boat, office, or restaurant. You can also make-up a kit on your own buy buying the specific supplies which will save you quite a bit of money compared to buying a ready made kit. You can use any type of bag or container to hold the supplies that you need.
Below is a first aid kit checklist to help you buy and maintain your kit:
Absorbent Compress
Adhesive Bandage
Adhesive Tape
Antibiotic Treatment
Antiseptic Swab
Antiseptic Wipe
Antiseptic Towelette
Bandage Compress 2 inch
Bandage Compress 3 inch
Bandage Compress 4 inch
Burn Dressing
Burn Treatment
CPR Barrier
Cold Packs
Eye Covering
Eye Wash
Gloves
Roller Bandage 4 inch
Roller Bandage 2 inch
Sterile Pad
Triangular Bandage

So now, my loverly chat friends,,there is no excuse for not treating your worst enemy,,,dont watch him bleed to death and say,,"geeez, where is all that bloomin red stuff coming from?" OR watch him suffocate and say,,"thats a nice colour of blue you have in your face, mate!"]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/John_Alone/blog/john-s-first-aid-info-for-usachat-friends-part-1/ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:52:35 +0000 John_Alone http://www.usachatnow.com/community/witchsnitch/blog/my-life-and-journy-with-cancer-so-far/ Omg I dont know what just happened but I lost everything I just wrote!!! ok sorry bout that seems Ive nothing but time...I hope so here we go again! i... http://www.usachatnow.com/community/witchsnitch/blog/my-life-and-journy-with-cancer-so-far/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:12:38 +0000 witchsnitch http://www.usachatnow.com/community/adigsa/blog/hello/ I have been coming to USA chat only since January but they all have made me feel comfortable here. Like I have been here for yrs. I have been having my ups and downs this yr and the great friends i have met here have kept me going strong. They make me feel like i belong and never to give up. With all the encouragement they give me i never will.

Well to put it in a nutshell i love is place and all the ppl they know who they are that i would take the shirt off my back for , in more ways than one LOL. I am just happy to be a part of it, my family is like get off that damn thing i laugh LOL. I tell them to join, they laugh lol. I have told friends about it and have a couple that come in. Even when not here i talk about how much this place has helped me and how great most ppl are here. Not Kissing ass either just how i feel.
Peace and kisses to all the great chatters.]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/adigsa/blog/hello/ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:49:31 +0000 Annmarie DiGregorio http://www.usachatnow.com/community/maglight/blog/bubble-bath/ There is nothing I enjoy more than soaking in a nice hot bubble bath. Most ladies know how impossible it is to shave your legs standing up in the show... The bubble bath is just what the name implies. Perfect for shaving all your lady bits, slip your hair up and slap on a facial mask. Hell grab a beer and make it an experience.
The medical bath is for that time of the month. The heat soaks away your cramps, and you can’t get out till the water turns pink. Bubbles are not a must but it makes the pink water more tolerable. You need two Midol and a bottle of water.
The recovery bath is all about hydration. You drank too much the night before, and you may or may not have stomach contents in your hair. Still too drunk to stand up in the shower you hop into the recovery bath. You might need to abstain from any sort of shaving activities at this point depending on the level of inebriation. Let me stress again this bath is not for hygiene but recovery from a night of debauchery. You are going to need a giant bottle of water and Gatorade, Advil, and some salty snacks.
The sexy bath is when you need to wash a particular part of your body really thoroughly. You have to get your dirty body clean, freak. Bubbles are required, and candles are recommended. You will need a hand towel, a lady porn novel, and a relaxing beverage. If you have waterproof accessories who is anybody to judge you? Get your freak on girl!
Some possible complications that may arise during bath time can be easily remedied.
• What if the water gets cold? Are you prune-y? Do your lady parts ache yet? No??? You aren’t done. Let half the water out and refill.
• I like to shower with my partner, any tips? Yes, don’t. But if you must make sure you use less water, vigorous activity will lead to major splashing.
• What if the phone rings? Well I know from experience that callers can hear the water splashing. If you make the decision to answer the phone in the tub, you need to make it clear they just interrupted you from reaching your orgasm.
• What if I need to pee? No go. Hold it. This isn’t the shower, nasty!
• What if your dog wants to get in the bubble bath with you? Let them, it’s too damn cute.
• What if I accidently fart? This is tricky. You have to decide if you are too disgusted with your own fart water to continue. This might be an occurrence that is devastating to your bath time experience.
So the next time your kids or husband annoy the shit out of you, hop on into the bathtub and DARE someone to interrupt.]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/maglight/blog/bubble-bath/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:19:36 +0000 MAGS http://www.usachatnow.com/community/illusions/blog/community/ I have spent a substantial amount of time perhaps too much time, contemplating the current social structure. For over 10 years I have observed the cha... http://www.usachatnow.com/community/illusions/blog/community/ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:11:47 +0000 illusions http://www.usachatnow.com/community/Irisaphylla/blog/ode-to-the-lurker/ Oh lurker don't you know?
It's rude to lurk
Like a berk
In some corner like some ho

Oh lurker, must you be
So lurky around me
...]]> Oh lurker don't you know?
It's rude to lurk
Like a berk
In some corner like some ho

Oh lurker, must you be
So lurky around me
Can't you see
It annoys me
So why don't you just flee

Be gone
So long
You have something wrong
You hang around like a really bad pong]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/Irisaphylla/blog/ode-to-the-lurker/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:34:08 +0000 kirstin ritchie http://www.usachatnow.com/community/Sweet_Paradise/blog/deepak-chopra/ Right so you find time to feed yourself and to wash yourself but somehow looking after your mind doesn't seem to as essential? Yea we all have days wh...]]> Right so you find time to feed yourself and to wash yourself but somehow looking after your mind doesn't seem to as essential? Yea we all have days where we just don't have time to breathe but seriously the mind is just as important.

Theres so many statistics on mental health problems like 1 in 4 of us will suffer from a mental health disorder this year, depression being the most common. If your a woman your more like to suffer from depression and males are the ones with high suicide rates. So its not a problem that cant affect you. You don't know when it could happen to you. You are not immune from a mental health disorder and you cant just go to the doctor to get a vaccination to prevent you from getting one. Anyway I am no doctor but I know taking care of the mind is important like my mom says the mind is a thread and can snap at any moment. So basically I have been interested in the mind for a long time and came across the work of Deepak Chopra.
He is an indian american writer. He writes about spirituality and that sorta stuff but I like his work because he is against the use of medicines. Not in a way that you should never use medicine but that there are some doctors out there who just prescribe pills so easily to a person with a mental problem when there are other ways to deal with it first. He is all about positive psychology. You can learn how to train your mind with your thoughts. Ever have a day where you constantly find yourself complaining for no reason? Ever have a day where everyone just gets on your nerves? Its all the tension we build up inside ourselves and the suddenly we take it out on other people. I don't buy into the whole positive thinking as much as I used to because I replaced it with something else but I would recommend Deepak Chopra to those of you who want to start thinking more positively about life. Its the things we think that create us in a way.
Sometimes its useful to search for relaxing music on YouTube, just relaxing music to help you zone out for 10 mins. Its those 10 mins of your day that you begin to appreciate and begin to look forward to since everything else around us seems to be so stressful. I really do think the mind is an amazing thing and something we cant ever understand completely but we can try and learn to train it so that we can live with it. We know when our bodies are hungry, we know when our heart is in love so why shouldnt we know what our minds need?
]]> http://www.usachatnow.com/community/Sweet_Paradise/blog/deepak-chopra/ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:22:00 +0000 Sweet_Paradise http://www.usachatnow.com/community/Sweet_Paradise/blog/do-not-depend-on-others/ Do not depend on others to bring you happiness , make your own happiness.

Lately I have been really interested in how the mind works, the whole psych...]]> Do not depend on others to bring you happiness , make your own happiness.

Lately I have been really interested in how the mind works, the whole psychology of it and the controlling of it. Actually it gets very confusing when you get into it and its really deep so its not an adventure for the light hearted. Do you believe we have control over our mind? At least in what we think or has it all been inscribed in our DNA? Well it's just a matter of opinion I personally like to think we have control over our mind and at least that way I control my life in so far as I can.

I didn't know myself until I released all the negativity in my life. I had to change the people I was around , the negative people who brought me down. It is strange how the mind works and how we can become so normal with negativity. We spend so much time around it we dont even realise it is there until we decide we want some change.

Choose your own thoughts, get rid of people and things that do not bring you happiness and do not be afraid to let go. This is so true, seriously. I thought I couldn't do things for so long but when I got rid of the fear and believed in myself things changed so much for the better. When you want happiness part of the process is releasing the people and things in your life that dont make you happy rather than doing that first and presume happiness will follow. The more you dwell on what you don't want the more you create. Rather than I dont wana be unhappy , I want to be happy is the way to go.

Interestingly enough, think about it, whether we choose to believe we have control over our own mind, is up to us ironically.

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