The UV dye is a very interesting idea! I really think that it’s likely just vapor itself leaking which is why I haven’t seen any drips anywhere, but it’s something to keep in mind. I don’t really feel that it is running rich because the smell seems to come from the engine or tank, but it is also worth investigating. The sniffer tool looks interesting. Never heard of that either. Lots of ideas to ponder!

The latter paragraph requires more specialized diagnostic equipment, correct?

Yes and no. It’s incredibly useful for certain subsets of people. For others, it seems to be an added cost for little to no utility. In many cases, the effect is not too significantly different from placebo.

I have taken various types of psych meds, and I was actually disappointed that I didn’t feel dramatic reactions like some people claimed. With antidepressants in particular, a lot of people talk about feeling “emotionally blunted” on them. As someone who was suffering with emotional intensity, it was a side effect that I actually desired and was disappointed when I didn’t get it. I never felt controlled or altered in much of any way outside of some initial fatigue.

So I think a lot of the negative effects of these meds might also have some basis in placebo. The meds are not all bad.

After a while of trying different meds over a year, I’ve “settled” on one particular med and been very stable since. Is the med helping? I still have no idea. But it isn’t doing anything negative that I can tell and you cannot deny the objective reality of my improvement. My improvement is no doubt multifactorial, but if it’s doing good for me, then why not just continue? I still feel like me. I am just happy and functioning.

If you want my two cents…forget the labels for “man” or “woman” or whatever you’re thinking about. Just express yourself in ways that you like. Want to wear a dress one day with an elaborate long hairdo? Do it. Want to wear a suit the next day and buzz your hair short? Fucking do it. We are all just random living beings making shit up as we go.

I guess that’s why I never understood the concept of being “trans” or “cis”. Just be. Exist. Express yourself. Don’t get caught up in these labels. There are no rules.

Imo, those labels are important for healthcare because it tells them what parts we have and what diseases we may or may not have. Beyond that, who cares?

Goddamn man. I hope you find out something that helps you eventually. Some of my friends swear by magnesium supplements. Although I think it’s only a particular kind of magnesium supplement maybe?

Haha yes, mine is an antipsychotic! I’m on Seroquel, altho a pretty low dose. I’m not given it for sleep, but I see why it’s used as such! Sorry you had a rough go with antipsychotics! How has your sleep been nowadays?

Not a helpful answer, but I started taking a psych medication and I guess some people use it off label as a sleep aid. Soooo suffice to say I definitely sleep like a rock nowadays lol. Trouble is that I have to actually be disciplined enough to get into bed first!

BUT what has always helped me actually fall asleep is to actually use my phone in bed. I know people say not to, but it helps me fall asleep every night. What I do is put on a lengthy YouTube video that is not too interesting and not too boring. I fall asleep to them.

I used to love this as a kid.

Now as an adult, I found a fun substitute. Slice some cucumber. Then add cinnamon, salt, and whatever sugar substitute you like. It’s not quite the same as the real thing, obviously. But I haven’t had the “real” version since I was a kid. It’s a nice throwback that satisfies the want for a desert-like item with few calories.

I think the real issue is simply that excess calories (and sugary foods are highly dense in calories) leads to obesity. And obesity in childhood lends itself to continued obesity through adulthood, thus higher rates of things like diabetes and high blood pressure.

I think the whole argument about sugar itself is a bit of a moot point. It all comes down to whether or not you let your child become obese while you are still under their care.

I grew up in a household with a lot of sugar. I turned out just fine. Two of my siblings struggle a lot with obesity, and one has been overweight since childhood.

My owner’s manual says to only replace the chain and sprocket together and that only replacing the chain will cause rapid wear.

Why is this “disturbing”? Odd headline.

Ohhh ok yes I have had that then lol. Screen goes to max brightness. I actually kind of appreciate that feature because I keep my brightness pretty low and sometimes things don’t scan well like that.

Interesting. I’ve not come across something like this. Which types of apps do this for you? I’m guessing maybe something about banking or something???

Hello are you me???

It’s really hard to parse these sorts of things. All of these before and after shots for any of these procedures are done by the people advertising them to you. Of course they are going to pick and choose things that work out well. Would be nice if there was a less biased way to research these sorts of things tbh. Interesting technique, though.

Did somebody summon me?

My favorite is when Brits stay stuff like “entering sixth form”. Makes them sound like transformers or Pokemon or some other epic transformation.

So what you’re saying is that even if I drill the heads off, it is possible that the shank may be seized within the cylinder? Or am I misinterpreting? If this is possible, then I guess I might just be more comfortable letting a shop do it idk.

Every maintenance thing so far has sounded super easy but there is always some complication when a noob like me tries in practice lol. A lot of what people are telling me here sounds very easy, but yeah I’ve never done it before lol.

It’s a 2017 Honda Rebel 300 (non ABS). The part number seems to be 45510-K87-A01.

When googling, I do see some websites that sell it for cheaper, but idk how much I can trust these random sellers I have never heard of lol. More also that I don’t want to keep being out for riding for so long! It took me several weeks to get parts together to get the tires replaced. I’m a new rider and want to be able to practice haha!