#unsafe binding shown

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Hunter Sylvester | Life Is Killing Me

In which Hunter is trans (ftm)

#tw unsafe binding #unsafe binding shown #tw misgendering #only once tho #the binding clip is from Netflix's Sex Education s3 e8 and it's acknowledged to be unsafe #metal lords #metallords #metal lords edit #hunter sylvester #hunter is trans #hunter is gay #trans hunter sylvester #my post #I don’t do a lot of ‘happy’ edits. #huntermakesedits

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✍︎KUNIKIDA HEADCANONS!! ✍︎

TW: MENTIONED SU!C!D3, BULLYING, DEATH OF A CHILD, DEPRESSION, IMPLIED CHILD ABUSE, HOMOPHOBIA, CENSORED SLURS, MENTIONS OF SHOOTING, UNSAFE BINDING, IMPLIED SH, IMPLIED FORMER SH, AND ABLEISM

•He is a Polyamorous Pansexual

•Cis male, uses He/Him pronouns but doesn’t mind if you use others

•He has Autism, OCD, Depression, and is partially deaf

•He has two moms

•He knows sign language, Morse code, and a little bit of English

•He was bullied in school a lot

•Has a soft spot for kids(Will never admit to this)

•Back in school, kids would write words like “F*g” and “R3t@rd” on his locker

•He went to his moms about this and they contacted the school who said they would look into it, they never did.

•Kunikida had to transfer schools over 40 times due to bullying

•He was diagnosed with depression at age 13

•His Mama is a gardener and works at the local botanical garden, so Kunikida is really good with plants

•His Mother is a former police captain but got shot on the job, paralyzing her, however that didn’t stop her from starting a five star restaurant

•The Sperm-Donor is actually really close to the family, Kunikida calls him Uncle Hirotaka, Hirotaka is his Mamas childhood friend, and he’s a scientist and works with his husband

•He has hearing aids and sometimes when Dazai is annoying him he just turns them off

•He bought Dazai(AFAB) who is Genderfluid a binder and taught him how to bind properly and then told him why you should never bind with bandages

•Dazai legitimately hugged him over this and promised to do his work for the entire day

•When they met Atsushi who was also binding with bandages, When Kunikida finds this out he immediately goes over and takes him shopping, buying him a binder.

•When they got back to the dorms he called Dazai over and asked if he could teach Atsushi how to bind(Dazai agrees)

•Atsushi hugged them both that day, and Kunikida grew 10x more protective

•Grew up Christian, however became Agnostic as he grew up

•He lets Naomi, Atsushi, Tanizaki, and Haruno do his hair when ever they’re nervous

•He drives the 18’s (Haruno, Atsushi, Tanizaki, and Naomi) places

•Kunikida is one of the only people to have ever seen what’s under Dazais bandages(It was an accident and Dazai was scared Kunikida would judge him, but instead, Kunikida showed him his own still fading scars

•He helps Dazai wrap his bandages, and kisses Dazais scars, telling him: “You’re the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen.” Or “Your radiance is unmatched.”

•Dazai always cries whenever he is told this because he knows Kunikida means it

•Dazai and Kunikida have matching jewelry(Dazai has a rose-gold ring and Kunikida has a silver earring)

•He has pictures of his friends on his wall

•His favorites are the ones where you can see Atsushi getting to be a child or doing something for the first time

•He and Katai were friends in Highschool(They were both nerds)

•Kunikida has a semicolon tattoo on his wrist

•Sometimes if an Agency member (especially those who he sees as children ex: Atsushi, Tanizaki, Naomi etc) does overtime and falls asleep at their desk Kunikida will drape a blanket over them and move them to the couch to sleep

•He made a promise to himself that he would protect Atsushi

•He checks in on everyone if they haven’t shown up or if they seem a bit sad

•Easily flustered

•His favorite poem book is called “Poems in Two Volumes”(If you know anything about the IRL Kunikida Doppo you know what I’m referencing)

•He is allergic to gelatin and his allergies go haywire when it’s spring

•He was that one teacher that all the students really liked because while he was strict he was lenient if needed and very caring, and also extremely protective of his students

•He had two students Mamoru Miyano and Uemura Yuto who he worried a lot about. Miyano was a suicidal teenager who’s father was involved in a gang. And Uemura was an orphan who often came to school covered in bruises, Uemura had a tiger plush he liked to carry around(THIS IS IMPORTANT)

•Uemura was a top student and never skipped class, so when he was absent for an entire week everyone was worried. He was filed as a missing person and the friend group he was in (+Kunikida) stayed on top of the case

•A few weeks later it had been discovered that Uemura was killed by the head of his orphanage after being left out in the snow as punishment

•Miyano spiraled and didn’t talk to anyone a few weeks later Kunikida found the tiger plush and decided to take it to Uemuras gravesite, that’s when he saw something hanging from a tree

•Upon closer inspection he found that it was a person so he ran over, and he realized it was Miyano. Despite doing everything he could, Miyano was unable to be resuscitated

•Kunikida quit his job after this

•When he joined the agency the members just reminded him of his students, but when he met Dazai he almost had a breakdown because of how familiar it was

•He ended up confiding in Dazai about what happened in his teaching career

•When they met Atsushi, Kunikida straight up cried upon getting back to the dorms, because of how much like Uemura he was

•He made a promise to protect Dazai and Atsushi

•During his teaching career he and another teacher sponsored a club called the “Detective Club” which was comprised of 10 members. Mamoru and Uemura were in this club

•Those students are in college now and refused to believe the news about Kunikida being a terrorist

•He is a college dropout

•He has a list of everyone’s triggers and makes sure to avoid them

#bsd #bungou stray dogs #ada #hcs #bungou stray dogs kunikida #kunikida doppo #kunikida hcs #bsd kunikida #kunikida headcanons #angst #doppo bsd #doppo kunikida

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time to ante up to the promised essay in your shinra post on which characters in drrr are autistic. NOW

short answer they all are. long answer with receipts under the cut (sources: my autistic ass)

mikado- has trouble navigating social situations and responding "appropriately" to them, and his vocal inflection that doesn't necessarily "match" feelings,. his special interest is the dollars and watching the interactions between them and studying what impact his actions have on them. hes just like izaya fr. i feel like the paralels between them dont get talked abt enough. mikado is izaya if he got scared straight at the end of his middle school homoromantic friendship that resulted in him being stabbed instead of going hm. this will have long term consequences on me actually

masaomi- has trouble understanding the motivations and feelings of others. he masks strongly with his confident "ladies man" persona.

anri- she has a lack of vocal inflection, doesnt make eye contact, has trouble navigating social situations, her vocal inflection doesnt necessarily "match" her feelings. she has sensory issues (wears her her hoodie dress because she likes the sensory input, not to little and not too much.) relies on a routine (nothing ever happens nothing ever changes).

celty- uses strong body language yet struggles to read the body language of others. mirrors extensively. she mirrors everyone to a degree but especially shinra and shizuo. this should not be news to anyone just LOOK at them. i love them.

her dramatic body language is 100% mirrored from shinra. since she spends a lot of time with him and he emotes so strongly she's memorized his body language in association with certain emotions and performs them when shes feeling that emotion. (in SH she's even depicted as rolling around on the floor when shes upset, which is something shinra does 18436 times.) is shown to occaisonally wear regular clothes (mostly pajamas) when shes capable of making anything with her shadow which to ME implies she's seeking the sensory input from the soft fabric. she also tends to think in extremes, everything is very black and white for her.

shinra- has trouble regulating his emotions and helps himself regulate by stimming (dancing/wiggling when hes happy, rolling on the ground when hes upset, getting very still when hes concentrating or anxious.) over emotes to match the intensity of his emotions regardless of the situation. his neutral expression and tone of voice are hyper and excitable. has trouble understanding social cues and social norms. wears the lab coat ALL the time to the point that other characters comment on it. not something a neurotypical man does. his special interests are surgery and human anatomy. he genuinely loves his job in part because even though there's an anatomy "standard" no human body ever actually looks like the illustrations. he loves to study the variances he notices in his work and loves to perfect surgical techniques.

shizuo- has trouble regulating his emotions. his neutral expression and tone is said to be flat and without affect. struggles with overstimulation (wears the blue lens sunglasses to avoid the bright sunlight, wears his vest fitted at the chest for the slight compression) (because hes TRANSGENDER and really liked how his binder felt. brought to u by me who had a phase where i was binding unsafely purely for the stim of it. dont do that btw i can no longer bind at all 🤪) he has meltdowns when he gets too overstimulated. he enjoys uneventfullness and routine but from a combination of powers that be and his tendency to escalate situations when hes upset, he doesnt get much of that. escalates situations due to losing his emotional regulation. he also has trouble reading situations as well as trauma that leads him to constantly feel on edge and anxious.

izaya- somehow the only canonically autistic character. he has a strong mask in his usual calm vaugely smug demeanor that slips when he feels strongly about something. (stomping on the cell phone, laughing when he's delighted by human behavior, punching the telephone pole.) he has very black and white thinking that often gets interpreted as being morally grey. (he is btw. literally everyone in drrr is. its the morally grey fucked up characters media idk what you want) he would describe his special interest as humanity (and does, in canon) but its more sociology and human behavior. just like shinra, hes always in that damn coat. autism behavior.

walker and erika- they are autistic in the same font. twins. besties. wear comfortable clothes for sensory reasons (although erika's interest in fashion is enough incentive for her to sometimes dress up despite the sensory issues it causes. me too tho.) both have a special interest their light novels. both dont understand social norms and theyre both aware of that and neither of them care. legends.

saburo- struggles with social interactions. special interests in his van (possibly cars in general) and ruri hijiribe. had no idea he was autistic until he met walker and erika who assumed he already knew. looked at one (1) website and suddenly his whole life made sense.

seiji- his usual speaking voice is very monotone and his facial expressions are typically pretty reserved. like izaya and celty he thinks a lot in black and white.

mairu- her speaking voice is very monotone and she doesnt tend to express her emotions outwardly. she's selectively verbal also. likes her gym clothes for sensory reasons.

kururi- autism/adhd combo platter legend and we love that for her. special interest in martial arts. she doesnt quite get social norms nor does she care.

manami- i dont have solid evidence for this one i just know that is the hairstyle of an autism hero.

kasuka- speaks in a monotone, has one facial expression, doesnt outwardly show his emotions (altho ppl close to him can still read them). doesnt comprehend neurotypical socialization but gets along really really well with other autistic people.

ruri- she is just like kasuka fr. walker and erika moment with these two.

saki- masks really heavily but is bad at it. me too girl. when shes comfortable and not masking she somehow seems less stiff.

akane- really struggles with figures of speech. hates eye contact. special interest in art and drawing and i hope she starts making art again. i love akane thats my child and the entire awakusus child and shizuos child also.

vorona- she speaks in a monotone and HATES eye contact. she gets away with not making any by always looking at her book instead. reading as a special interest. she has an amazing memory.

slon- struggles with figures of speech and emotional regulation.

kasane- also speaks in a monotone. takes everything very literally. another strong black and white thinker. special interest in cats and cat behavior. cats LOVE her. cats always love autistic legends. also the yellow pantsuit? a slay. no nt person would ever pick that up.

dokusonmaru- got it genetically from his father kasuka. also all cats are autistic inherently.

characters that arent autistic but definitely have adhd: KADOTA. aoba. mika. tom. chikage.

#drrr #suggestions welcome #commentary welcome #discussion welcome #(discussion always welcome on any drrr post i make and any post i make in general)

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Introduction

Are you dealing with reduced testosterone levels? Do you want to normally boost your testosterone manufacturing without resorting to unsafe steroids or synthetic hormones? Look no more than Testogen, the advanced testosterone booster that has actually been medically verified to safely increase testosterone levels in men. In this short article, we will check out the scientific research behind Testogen and exactly how it can assist you attain ideal testosterone levels for enhanced energy, muscle mass, sex drive, and also overall health.

What is Testogen?

Testogen is a natural dietary supplement developed with an effective mix of components particularly picked to enhance the body's very own testosterone production. Unlike artificial steroids or hormone replacement treatment, Testogen deals with your body's natural processes to stimulate the manufacturing of testosterone, leading to various health and wellness benefits.

The Importance of Testosterone

Testosterone is a crucial hormonal agent that plays a crucial function in different bodily functions. It is in charge of controling muscular tissue mass, bone density, fat distribution, red cell production, sex drive, and also state of mind. However, as guys age, their testosterone levels naturally decline, causing a series of undesirable signs and symptoms such as exhaustion, reduced muscular tissue mass, lowered libido, as well as also clinical depression.

How Does Testogen Work?

Testogen includes an unique combination of natural ingredients that work synergistically to boost the body's very own testosterone production. Let's take a closer consider a few of these vital active ingredients and their mechanisms of action:

D-Aspartic Acid

D-Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that plays an important role in the regulation of testosterone synthesis. Research studies have actually shown that supplements with D-Aspartic Acid can substantially boost testosterone levels in men. By promoting the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland, D-Aspartic Acid promotes the production of more testosterone in the testes.

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Tribulus Terrestris is a powerful natural herb that has actually been used for centuries in conventional medication to improve male vigor and potency. It consists of active compounds called saponins, which have actually been shown to promote the production of testosterone by enhancing the levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the body. In Addition, Tribulus Terrestris can boost sex drive, muscle strength, as well as general athletic performance.

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People are disrupting natural 'salt cycle' on a global scale, new study shows - Technology Org

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People are disrupting natural 'salt cycle' on a global scale, new study shows - Technology Org

The demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a scientific review led by University of Maryland geologist Sujay Kaushal. In the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, the U.S. National Science Foundation-supported paper revealed that human activities make Earth’s air, soil and freshwater saltier.

Human activities are rapidly accelerating Earth’s natural “salt cycle.” Image Credit: Alexander Klepnev

Geologic and hydrologic processes bring salt to Earth’s surface over time, but human activities such as mining and land development are rapidly accelerating the natural “salt cycle.” Agriculture, construction, water and road treatment, and other industrial activities can also intensify salinization, which harms biodiversity and makes drinking water unsafe in extreme cases.

“If you think of the planet as a living organism, when you accumulate so much salt it could affect the functioning of vital organs or ecosystems,” said Kaushal. “Removing salt from water is energy intensive and expensive, and the brine byproduct you end up with is saltier than ocean water and can’t be easily disposed of.”

The researchers described these disturbances as an “anthropogenic salt cycle,” establishing that humans affect the concentration and cycling of salt on a global, interconnected scale. 

“Twenty years ago, all we had were case studies,” said study co-author Gene Likens, an ecologist at the University of Connecticut and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. “We could say surface waters were salty in New York or in Baltimore’s drinking water supply. We now show that it’s a cycle — from the deep Earth to the atmosphere — that’s been significantly perturbed by human activities.”

The study considered a variety of salt ions that are found underground and in surface water. “When people think of salt, they tend to think of sodium chloride, but our work over the years has shown that we’ve disturbed other types of salts, including ones related to limestone, gypsum and calcium sulfate,” Kaushal said.

When dislodged in higher doses, these ions can cause environmental problems. Kaushal and his co-authors showed that human-caused salinization affected approximately 2.5 billion acres of soil around the world — an area about the size of the United States. Salt ions also increased in streams and rivers over the last 50 years, coinciding with an increase in the global use and production of salts.

Salinization is also associated with cascading effects. For example, saline dust can accelerate the melting of snow and harm communities — particularly in the western United States — that rely on snow for their water supply. Because of their structure, salt ions can bind to contaminants in soils and sediments, forming “chemical cocktails” that circulate in the environment and have detrimental effects.

Source: NSF

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Impact of Hard Water on RO Water Purifiers and How to Prevent it.

Due to the increasing levels of water pollution around us today, RO water purifier has gained the status of a very useful appliance in the kitchen. It ensures that you have access to clean, and safe drinking water. But once the unit is installed, constant maintenance and servicing are required to ensure optimal functioning.

One of the main culprits which can cause problems with your RO water purifier is hard water. Hard water can cause scaling, which puts the RO membrane under extreme duress. In this blog, we will discuss what exactly constitutes hard water, how it can impact your health while also damaging your water purifier, and how you can prevent it.

What is hard water?

Water that contains a high number of mineral deposits is known as hard water. This is a naturally occurring phenomenon, where water passes through limestone or chalk which are rich in calcium, magnesium, or bicarbonates.

Sometimes there may also be iron present in a ferrous state, which when oxidized to ferrous form causes a reddish stain, mostly on washed or enamel surfaces. Water hardness is usually determined by the grains per gallon of calcium carbonate that a sample of water contains.

Temporary hard water is caused by the presence of magnesium and calcium carbonates. This can be eliminated by boiling. But there is another type of permanent hard water that contains chlorides and sulfates with soluble calcium and magnesium salts. Boiling water does not reduce the hardness and a hard water filter is the only solution.

How does hard water affect your health?

Hard water consumption is widely considered to have no negative impact on human health as such and some people even consider it healthy, due to the presence of various minerals. But recent studies have shown that consuming hard water is not completely risk-free. Large quantities of minerals in hard water pose a possible health hazard. Hard water contains high levels of magnesium and if you consistently consume it, it may lead to diarrhea and even affect your kidney functions.

Kidney stones are known to contain calcium and magnesium. Frequent consumption of these minerals via hard water may increase your chances of getting kidney stones and affect your renal function in the long term. Hard water also contributes to skin and hair issues if you frequently use it for bathing.

Excessive minerals cause skin conditions like eczema and dry patches. It can also weaken your skin’s natural pH balance, leaving you more vulnerable to bacteria and infection. Hair falls and itchy scalp conditions are also common occurrences if you wash your hair frequently with hard water.

Does hard water damage the RO membrane of your purifier?

Hard water, other than being harmful to your health, also affects the health of your RO purifier. The minerals present in hard water, especially calcium, stick and bind to surfaces and over time cause scaling. This blocks the membrane’s pores, making it hard for filtration to happen effectively. Over time, the efficiency of the membrane will be compromised leading to lower quality of water being produced and this may also lead to other parts of the purifier getting damaged in the process.

In severe cases, the safety of the membrane may be compromised leading to the leaching of harmful toxins into the water, and unsafe water for your consumption. So even the best RO membrane for hard water powered by the latest technology needs protection from scaling to perform optimally.

How can you prevent the ill effects of hard water on your purifier?

 

An RO for hard water is your best ally to get pure, safe drinking water irrespective of the source. But your hard water RO system needs some protection too.

1.Test your water source

The first step is to get your source water tested, before installation. Knowing what type of minerals are present in the water can help increase the life of your RO. For e.g., if the iron content is high in your source water, you can consider installing an iron filtration system along with your RO filter. This reduces the load on the membrane and the RO parts, leading to its longevity and you can be assured of pure, safe drinking water.

2. Keep monitoring your water quality

After installation, it is important that you keep monitoring the water to make sure that scaling does not pose a problem in the long run. Replacing the membranes frequently can be a costly affair and if you are facing this issue, it may be time to rethink your RO system or find a solution for water hardness.

3. Pre-treatment is the way to go

Pretreatment of water is an effective solution to deal with hard water-related issues. Pretreatment basically removes the compounds that cause damage to the RO membrane.  So, an iron filtration system helps deal with excess iron in the water, carbon filters deal with high amounts of chlorine present in water. Ion exchange filtration is also a helpful method to deal with hard water.

In this system, water is passed through a cylinder that contains sodium-saturated resin beads. This causes the ions that contribute to the hardness, to attach themselves to the resins.

Another major drawback of hard water is that the minerals which clog the membrane and damage the parts, put pressure on the system, causing it to waste large quantities of rejected water and increase the electricity bills.  Solutions to deal with hard water and scaling are something that the purifier companies also need to deal with to contribute towards sustainability in the long run.

Conclusion

A RO water purifier, irrespective of its drawbacks, is still the most effective tool to get access to safe drinking water. A little caution from your end before installation, by checking the source water, will help you tackle the root causes of hard water. This will reduce the load on the membrane and the RO parts, allowing it to function to its full potential, thereby increasing the life of the machine.

Consistent servicing and maintenance on your part will minimize the effects of scaling and other hard water-related problems, allowing you to enjoy worry-free access to pure, sweet-tasting water, at the press of a button. 

Source: Impact of Hard Water on RO Water Purifiers and How to Prevent it.

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Is Chlorine In My Drinking Water Dangerous?

The current levels of chlorine added to water by municipalities are non-toxic for humans. Many municipalities add chemicals to kill bacteria in the water and other harmful organisms that may make us sick if we ingest them. Swimming pools also add water as a disinfectant and this has been a method that has been used commercially and domestically since the 1800s.

Even though the correct amounts of chlorine diluted in water are non-toxic, it still has harmful effects. Ingesting chlorine that is commonly mixed with tap water can have adverse effects on health. Chlorine forms trihalomethanes which have been associated with several adverse health issues. Let us discuss a few below.

1. Asthma:

Some studies suggest that prolonged exposure to chlorine in water can lead to respiratory problems. Even swimming in pools that have unsafe levels of chlorine can have adverse effects because the skin tends to absorb the chlorinated water. Bathing in chlorinated water can also aggravate respiratory diseases due to the chlorine being inhaled by you. the form of steam of the water that comes out of the shower.

2. Food Allergies:

A recent study shows that people with the highest levels of dichlorophenols in their bodies are likely to have the most food allergies.

3. Congenital Abnormalities:

In Taiwan, a study of four lakh people showed that women who are exposed to trihalomethanes in chlorinated water while they are pregnant are likely to give birth to children with defects. These defects may include a cleft palate, ventricular defects, holes in the heart, or even low development of the brain.

4. Bladder And Rectal Cancer:

Older studies have worked to prove the link between trihalomethanes and cancer. Chlorine has been linked with carcinogenic effects in the past but more studies are needed to prove this 100%. However, it doesn’t hurt to be more careful.

5. A Bad Taste And Smell:

Even if the chlorine levels in your water are considered to be within the safe levels, the taste or the odor may be putting you off while drinking water which may lead to you consuming less than you need in a day.

6. Chlorine Makes You Gain Weight:

On several levels, drinking or bathing in chlorinated water might affect weight gain. Chlorine is a toxic substance that causes your thyroid’s iodine to be removed, resulting in hypothyroidism and unfavorable symptoms like hot flashes and weight gain. 

Additionally, your liver is less able to execute other crucial tasks like burning fat properly because it is too busy releasing additional estrogen. The antioxidants like vitamins E and A that frequently protect your healthy fats from damage are also killed by chlorine. Without this protection, you could end up lacking crucial fatty acids like omega 3, 6, and 9, which would lead to more weight gain.

7. Killing Good Gut Bacteria:

It has been discovered that the bacteria in our drinking water are cleverer. Since being sensitized by chlorination, many water-borne parasites, like Giardia and Cryptosporidium, have developed additional layers of chlorine resistance, which has shown to be much less effective. 

As a water disinfectant designed to kill bacteria, chlorine absorbs precisely in the GI tract, killing out beneficial gut flora like lactobacillus. Without these helpful bacteria, the immune system suffers, and multiple studies have now linked poor gut health to concerns with children’s mental well-being. 

Despite linking poor gut health to conditions including asthma, bowel disease, obesity, and hypersensitivity, a recent study discovered a connection between temperament and the existence of beneficial bacteria.

Seeing as we have spoken about the many demerits of having chlorine in your water, Let us now talk about removing chlorine from your water to ensure your safety. One of the best ways to remove chlorine from your water is by using carbon. Carbon filters can help you purify the water as carbon binds itself to chlorine thus preventing it from entering the flow of water that leaves the carbon filter. Homes that receive chlorinated water are recommended carbon filters so that any water entering the home is secure and chlorine free.

#drinking water #water purifier

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These compounds perhaps will not make unwell effects, professionals claim. But it is actually unclear whether various other spin-offs, consisting of man-made ones, are secure to eat. Since delta-8 is actually thus comparable to delta-9 THC, it will certainly additionally cause a "high." However, some people illustrate it as milder than along with delta-9 THC. is delta 8 marijuana. Here's the complicated little bit.

3 percent delta-9 THC. That suggests there is actually a loophole at the federal level for items including much higher amounts of delta-8 THC, as long as they originate from hemp that does not possess more than 0. 3 percent delta-9 THC based upon completely dry body weight (which delta is real weed). Nonetheless, delta-8 THC doesn't naturally take place in huge quantities in hemp industrial plants. how much thc is in delta 8 vape pen.

Furthermore, some state rules purely prohibit the purchase of products consisting of both delta-8 and delta-9 THC. You may discover out concerning your condition's rules through considering the chart of cannabis-related laws - is delta 8 a synthetic weed. Nevertheless, always remember that because delta-8 is actually artificially created and also certainly not well regulated, there are protection issues.

The Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol Diaries

Delta-8 THC might be an alternate to delta-9 THC for folks that desire a milder "higher" than they acquire along with routine THC - what is delta 8 made out of. While delta-8 THC supposedly generates much less effective effects than delta-9, additional research is actually needed to have to much better understand the potential negative effects of this particular material. Additionally, since delta-8 THC is inadequately managed, there's problem that the contents of products containing delta-8 THC may be actually tough to examine - is delta 8 thc synthetic or natural.

The 2018 Ranch Expense cleared away hemp from the lawful definition of cannabis in the Controlled Substances Act (difference between delta 8 and thc). This made some hemp-derived CBD products with much less than 0. 3 percent THC government lawful. Having said that, CBD products including even more than 0. 3 per-cent THC still fall under the legal meaning of cannabis, making all of them government prohibited however legal under some state legislations.

Wondering if Delta 8 is synthetic or otherwise? is actually that it depends upon exactly how it was actually made. Delta 8 THC could be both synthetic and also organic relying on the resource (how strong is delta 8 compared to thc). For instance, listed below at Fresh Bros our team draw out the Delta 8 THC used in our vapes, gummies, as well as casts from natural hemp, thus is it a normally brought in Delta 8.

Our Delta-8, Aka 'Diet Weed': Nicer And Kinder -- Or Unsafe? PDFs

However, if you are actually health-conscious and also still questioning: is delta 8 synthetic? Keep your bong as well as cool as our team show to you in additional particular every little thing about delta 8 and address this question in a while. Delta-8 is a cannabis compound that has ended up being well-known as a result of its resemblance to delta-9 THC, the principal material in cannabis that acquires you high, resulting in ecstasy, contentment, sleep or sedation, symptom alleviation, therefore a lot more. chill gummies synthetic.

Theoretically communicating, they function similarly in the body. They bind to the same cannabinoid receptors as their actual equivalents, thereby imitating the effects to a big magnitude. However, the legal standing of these human-made medicines as well as their marketing under the term "weed" has raised brows. They are actually certainly not entirely risk-free and have greater mood-altering properties than their organic options. delta 8 dangerous.

Nevertheless, more recent materials or analogs of the more mature compounds are actually launched available occasionally (synthetic cannabinoids). This helps producers to obtain around the restrictions, a minimum of up until the new material is prevented as properly. One benefit of utilization man-made cannabinoids is that these can easily certainly not be actually discovered under the standard weed medication exams.

Get This Report about Is Delta-8 Thc “Synthetic”? Does It Matter?

Each have drugs that bind to the cannabinoid receptors in the human brain after the user smokes the drug. Depending on to Nelson, that's where the correlation finishes: "It has various effects on that particular receptor, as well as it has various other impacts at other receptors also (is delta 8 fake). It's incredibly powerful, meaning it takes just a little bit of to have an impact, and this may lead to complications with dosage management." While delta-8-THC will generate a weak marijuana-like adventure, Spice may be considerably extra intense as well as unsafe.

Each THCs are chemically various in the placement of the double bond. Both cannabinoids have a link of carbon dioxide atoms, however delta-8 possesses the double connection on the eighth carbon dioxide, whereas delta-9 possesses it on the nine. Delta-8 ties to the endocannabinoid unit in a somewhat various way due to the area of its double connection.

Our experts at Fresh, Bros deliver a variety of Delta 8 THC items, like gummies as well as vapes for your enjoyment (is delta 8 a cannabinoid). Shop today as well as have it provided to your residence, no matter where you are.

The Greatest Guide To Delta-8 Vs. Delta-9: What's The Difference?

Delta-8 is one of the best subject matters in the United States right today. The complication: Delta-8 does not exist at the very least, certainly not in the type you might assume - whats wrong with delta 8. Everybody is arguing concerning unicorns. Everyone feels a unicorn needs to be dealt with humanely but the trouble is actually that unicorns, like delta-8-THC, don't exist absolutely not in the business market.

By changing the emphasis of the chat onto the legitimacy of delta-8, we are actually masking the real disagreement that it doesn't also exist but (types of synthetic weed). Thus exactly how performed our company acquire below? The 2018 Farm Bill defines hemp as "the vegetation species Cannabis sativa L. and any kind of component of the plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extractions, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, sodiums, and also salts of isomers, whether expanding or now, along with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol focus of certainly not additional than 0. delta 8 naturally occurring.

CBD extracted coming from hemp is organic and also lawful - delta 8 how it's made. Sign degrees of delta-8 have actually been actually noted in biomass; therefore, delta-8 is an organic item. And since delta-8 is actually naturally happening, a derivative process coming from CBD for creation is legal. Yet below is actually the catch: The sale of CBD to delta-8 is not an all-natural process.

The 2-Minute Rule for Delta-8-thc: A New Synthetic Cannabinoid Poses Problems For

Formation is actually not a particular chemical reaction, but somewhat an unit of matching competing responses, causing a number of man-made end results. A lot of the isomers as well as consequences created are certainly not found in attribute and have certainly not been actually checked for protection or even effectiveness (can you get addicted to delta 8). In reality, our team have no real understanding of most of these materials.

Hence, it will be irresponsible to highly recommend these items for human usage. I always remember the very first time I viewed delta-10 THC gummies sent to our laboratory. I thought: "This is actually amazing. People are assuming outside the package. I really love to view development." The next trait I carried out was speak with the literature.

1st marketed in 1957 in West Germany, the medication was marketed for the procedure of stress, sleeping disorders, strain, as well as early morning sickness in expectant females. It took five years for scientists to understand that the medicine was influencing the development of the fetus 2037 days after interpretation. It is determined that over 10,000 infants were influenced due to the medication worldwide.

[mdganja]

Marijuana For Agoraphobia

Marijuana helps relax the body and mind. Studies have shown that cannabis can reduce stress response and manage agoraphobia. As a result, the number of patients opting for cannabis over prescription drugs is increasing. It’s now legal in more than 30 US states including New Jersey. With a recommendation signed by one of New Jersey marijuana doctors, you can legally buy, possess, and consume it.

But, how does cannabis work in the body and what are the top strains for agoraphobia patients? Can you use marijuana if you are using anti-anxiety drugs? Let’s find out.

What is Agoraphobia?

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by fear of places or situations. Patients with this medical condition often feel uncomfortable and unsafe when visiting public places. They often have fear of leaving their homes alone, enclosed & open spaces, and using public transportation. Thus, they usually avoid situations, which cause anxiety.

In some cases, patients have both panic disorder and agoraphobia. Symptoms of a panic attack are—increased heart rate, loss of control, excessive sweating, chest pain, and trouble breathing.

Using Marijuana For Agoraphobia

Marijuana provides calming effects and feelings of relaxation, thus helping patients deal with anxiety and panic disorder. Medical studies have found that it’s also effective in boosting sleep. Lack of sleep is one of the major causes of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, etc.

How Does Cannabis Work?

Marijuana reduces anxiety by affecting GABA, a neurotransmitter that plays a vital role in the anxiety response. Benzodiazepines also work by targeting GABA levels.

Additionally, cannabis helps in reducing levels of cortisol (the stress hormone), thus treating agoraphobia. Agoraphobia causes fear and stress.

In the cannabis plant, there are more than 100 cannabinoids. They work by interacting with the endocannabinoid system. Research says that humans and mammals have endogenous cannabinoids & receptors, which work together to regulate various bodily functions.

THC, a psychoactive cannabinoid, binds to CB1 and CB2 brain receptors. It has a similar chemical structure as anandamide.

According to a study published in 2020, 2-AG, an endogenous cannabinoid, can help in reducing anxiety between the amygdala and frontal cortex. 2-AG targets the same receptors as THC. This shows cannabis (if used in certain doses) may help in reducing anxiety.

Marijuana’s non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD has anti-anxiety properties. When you consume CBD, it affects the CB1 receptors, thus altering serotonin signals in the brain.

So, if you are concerned about the psychoactive effects of THC, you can use CBD-based products for treating agoraphobia.

Related- Top 5 CBD Facts Everyone Should Get Familiar With [Explained by MMJ Doctor New Jersey]

Can You Mix Marijuana With Medicines?

For agoraphobia treatment, doctors suggest cognitive behavioral therapy, lifestyle changes or medications. Commonly prescribed medications for this medical condition are-

Antidepressants (SSRIs)

Anti-anxiety drugs (Benzodiazepines)

Since cannabis also helps in managing anxiety, many patients opt for mixing the herb with medications. Is it ok? Should you start cannabis treatment if you are on medicines?

Well, there’s not much research available on mixing cannabis with anxiety drugs. Some patient reports say that it can cause adverse effects.

However, you should avoid using CBD if you are taking drugs that come with a grapefruit warning. The FDA says that grapefruit can increase the concentration of medication in the bloodstream, thus causing side effects or even overdose issues.

Most mood medications, such as Quetiapine, Lurasidone, and Buspirone, come with a grapefruit warning.

So, avoid taking cannabis and medicines together. But, if you want to do so, make sure you consult your doctor first.

Top Cannabis Strains For Agoraphobia

Studies show that the ratio and amount of organic cannabinoids (THC and CBD) play a vital role in the plant’s anti-anxiety effects.

Additionally, terpenes impact the therapeutic effects of marijuana on the body and mind. For instance, terpene limonene has anti-anxiety effects.

In other words, different strains have different cannabinoid profiles and deliver different therapeutic effects. So, you should select the right cannabis strains to alleviate your symptoms.

Some of the best cannabis strains for agoraphobia patients are-

Harlequin ACDC

OG Kush

Sour OG

Purple Kush

Jack Herer

Northern Lights

Sour Tsunami

Don’t Forget Dosage & Consumption Methods

Apart from cannabis strains, the amount of cannabis you consume and how you deliver cannabinoids into your body matters.

Taking lower doses of high-THC cannabis can help you reduce anxiety while higher doses may worsen it.

When you smoke or vape cannabis, you will experience therapeutic effects instantly. But, if you eat cannabis, you have to wait for about 30 minutes to 120 minutes to feel the effects. Thus, there are risks of consuming higher amounts, which can lead to negative effects. Also, edibles last longer than other methods.

Want to learn how to consume edibles safely? Check out our previous blog.

Covering it up—marijuana helps calm the body and mind, thus managing agoraphobia. Studies have found that organic compounds in cannabis work by interacting with the endocannabinoid system in the body.

If you are considering cannabis as a treatment for agoraphobia or other mental health conditions, learn how to use it. Choose the right cannabis strains and dose. Remember, factors such as age, body fat & genetics determine marijuana’s therapeutic effects you receive. Talk to your doctor to get professional help regarding using cannabis for managing your health issues.

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Have your loved ones or you tried cannabis for managing anxiety or other health issues? What’s their or your experience using the herb? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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[pondererswandererswonders]

Bind Safely!!!

Tik Tok from e_nby

Look, y'all, I know that dysphoria, no matter how mild or severe it is, can be so so so awful, but you should never hurt or break yourself because of it. Please follow the advice that comes with binders!!

A tip about binders that I know, is that it should look like you have pecs instead of a very flat board as a chest. If you're able to get a comfortable binder that can make it look like you don't have pecs either, if that's what you're going for, then great! But don't damage yourself, and if you weren't going for a very flat chest then please look into getting the appropriate size for you.

I also recommend washing your binder with a little bit of laundry detergent, but dish soap can also be used, and make sure to wash it from the inside out. I know it says this in the tik tok but hang it up to air dry. Do not put it in a dryer! Putting your binder in the dryer can shrink it's size, which can lead to a binder that is too tight which would strain your chest, lungs, and back. Make sure to lather up your binder, and to ring out all excess water before hanging to dry. Make sure to also rinse out all of the soap/laundry detergent from your binder!

You should also never shower/bathe nor swim in a binder. Showering/bathing with a binder can be unsafe for it could strain your chest and make it harder to breathe for staying in there for long periods of time. Same with swimming in it. If your binder explicitly states that it can be used for swimming then ofc you can swim in it, but don't shower/bathe in it! Don't sleep in it either!

I should also say that even if you're amab, you should still follow these rules! I know it's always assumed that only afab people, whether or not they're trans, nonbinary, or even cis, can only wear binders but that is simply not true! You also shouldn't accidentally hurt yourself, or think you shouldn't follow these rules, which can lead you to hurt yourself, just bc you're amab. You deserve to be safely binding too, and you deserve to feel comfortable in your own skin with a binder.

Binders are for everyone. The last thing we need is for them to end up gendered.

I love you all. Bind Safely so that you can still wear one in the future! I've heard people say that they can only wear their binder(s) for less or half of the recommended 8-12 hours, because they either binded far longer than the appropriate hours, slept in their binder, exercised in their binder, or bathed in it, or all of the above, for long periods of time.

If you plan on getting top surgery not following these rules can make it harder!!

(heard that although unsafe binding, or binding in general, could make your skin lose its natural elasticity over time, it would not cause major problems with any surgical plan, though it is advised to bind less before getting the surgery)

Take the advice as shown, I want y'all to still be comfortable in the future with a binder, or if you're going to get top surgery, i want you to have the best chance of doing so!

#binder #binding #ftm binding #mtf binding #binders are for everyone #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #trans #nonbinary #genderqueer #there's also cis ppl who bind so this is for you too #bind safely #binder safety #NOT My tik tok!! #afab binding #amab binding #memphis murmurs

[hetaces]

Okay just going to continue on the Sex Education posts here for a second.

I’m not going to pretend the series is perfect etc etc, I will be talking about things that happen late in the season so spoiler warning, and tw for unsafe binding (and if you’d like details of what happens in the show before seeing it, continue reading)

But I think it’s really nice that we had not one but two canon nonbinary characters in season 3, that the more prominent one wasn’t white, that they were specifically Black, and the discussions that happened. They are both afab and have similar body types, but that actually does become extremely relevant late in the season.

There’s the fact that Cal specifically wasn’t comfortable dating a straight guy because it makes them worried that he sees them as a girl, and that that’s not only respected, but the straight guy in question actually owns up to it and says “maybe I do” and that he’s willing to learn. That’s really important.

The fact that safe binding was portrayed and discussed. Not in depth, but still. For those who haven’t seen it, in the last episode of the season, we see Layla binding unsafely, using multiple layers of ace bandages.

Not only is this not glossed over, Layla specifically approaches Cal to ask for advice, Cal explains that bandages are really unsafe, and goes over some basics of safe binding (do not size down, do not double bind).

And, I think very important, it’s actually shown that the bandages are hurting Layla. In the beginning of the episode, they’re shown with scars from it. It’s explicitly shown to be painful to them. Near the end of the episode, Cal says they used bandages too, but they nearly broke a rib.

The late scene where Cal is helping Layla is less than a minute long, but it’s so full of nonbinary love and joy. And it’s so good.

#netflix sex education #sex education netflix #cal bowman #layla sex education #nonbinary #binding #representation

[traumagenicfeminist]

Thinking this morning about how I have permanent rib damage from binding with a binder that was dangerously small, and how many people failed me (a mentally ill and physically disabled minor) and the dysphoric people around me.

First of all, the person who gave it to me and lectured me all about trans stuff and how binding was perfectly safe came from a rigidly Catholic family, and she was obviously damaged by the gender roles forced upon her. She has since detransitioned. But because of the religious environment, nobody gave her accurate information. They were just furious that she was gender nonconforming and decided they'd rather have a gender conforming son than a gnc daughter.

Secondly, my mother was also not supportive at all, she was only furious with me and tried to force me to be feminine. She didn't give me any accurate information or warnings about the dangers of binding, she just took out her fury on me. If I'd actually felt supported I could have at least used a safer binder. She also ignored me most of the time when she wasn't trying to force a particular gender expression on me so she didn't notice my health was getting worse, she just wanted a "pretty daughter" she could show off to her co-workers.

And of course, my primary care doctor didn't even check that I was wearing a binder of the right size, she just dismissively talked about how transgenderism was a social contagion and how I shouldn't wear a binder at all. You would think she should have at least checked that I was wearing a properly sized one or given me information about sports bras that provide support/minimizing without causing the damage binders do, but nooooo.

Also the binder in question was sold by a "reputable" company, even though research has shown that the style (it was some sort of double binder) is unsafe.

And of course, the "trans elder" I moved in with when I ran away from home, who told me I'd be safe with them. They were more than 10 years older than me and coerced me into a sexual relationship and didn't tell me anything about being safe with my body, because of course they didn't. What a joke.

Dysphoric people need support and accurate information. We don't need to be made fun of for our disorder or for not gendering right, and we also don't need to have our health issues brushed under the rug as if transition (be it binding, hormones or surgery) will magically cure literally any health issue we have and cause none of its own.

#detransition #detrans #ftm detransition #detransitioners #radfem safe #tw grooming #tw domestic violence #tw religious abuse #tw ableism

[shrunkyclunksbang]

Title: when hatred with its package comes, you forbid delivery

Posting Date: July 12, 2021

Author: @hanitrash​ [AO3]

Artist: Rose [AO3] [Twitter]

Rating: Explicit

Pairings: Captain America Steve Rogers/Modern Bucky Barnes - this a silver fox, mostly retired Steve who was not iced :)

Tags/Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply; A/B/O, Alpha Steve, Silver Fox Steve, Omega Bucky, Age gap, large age gap, Bucky is 26, Steve was never iced so he’s 97, mentions/discussion of past rape, discussion of attempted rape, rape recovery, non-consensual body modification, slow(ish) burn, Daddy kink (eventually), handwavey science, body image issues, chest binding, unsafe chest binding, virgin Bucky, Bucky’s parents are awful people in this, hurt/comfort, angst with a happy ending, mating/claiming bites, mpreg (only at the ending)

Summary:

Commander Steve Rogers has retired from active duty, spending his free time mentoring young Alphas and Omegas with Sam. He’s happy and settled in his life, until he meets a troubled Omega in need of rescuing from the abusive Alpha he’s been promised to. 

Bucky Barnes makes Steve question everything he thought he wanted, or needed, and the two fight their mutual attraction for each other as Steve works to get Bucky to safety. 

But when a freak accident throws them together—literally—they give in and bond, only for the real fight to begin as secrets are revealed while they try to make a future in a world that condemns their relationship. Will they get the opportunity to live happily ever after? Or will Bucky’s past be more than they can overcome?

Excerpt:

“Steve, I—I want you to know. If we—if something happens. I had been planning to say it, anyway, next week. I…” Bucky closes his eyes and takes a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heart. When he opens them again, he finds Steve staring back at him with an intensity stronger than the sun, eyes darkened to an endless ocean. “I don’t want a safe house and a new life. I want you,” he says, happy to hear that his voice is steady despite how his body is trembling.  

“Bucky,” Steve breathes, and Bucky can feel the way the Alpha’s heart pounds as well. “We shouldn’t do this. It’s a terrible idea for so many reasons.”

“I don’t care. Any Alpha that has ever shown interest in me, anyone who ever tried, I didn’t like. None of them made me feel the way you do, Steve. None of them made my stomach flutter or my head spin or made me feel comfortable, feel safe, like I do with you. I know you feel it, too. And yeah, the age thing is weird, but I think we’d be fine, I think it could still work, because you’re nothing like older Alphas, and we should at least try—”

His nervous rambling is cut off by a growl and then Steve’s mouth is on his. Bucky moans and presses himself further into Steve, and it’s when Bucky’s arms wind themselves around Steve’s neck that the kiss turns heated. 

Steve dominates the kiss, his tongue plundering the depths of Bucky’s mouth as if he owns it, free hand fisted tightly in Bucky’s hair and controlling his head as he sees fit, tipping it to the side as he drags his teeth along Bucky’s jaw and licks over his scent gland. 

“Alpha,” Bucky gasps.

#shrunkyclunks #steve rogers/bucky barnes #stevebucky #stucky #steve/bucky #shrunkyclunks bang #2021 shrunkyclunks fun #2021 previews

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[ninjago-text-adventures]

How are things at the hospital?

DAY | CHEW OUT

Content warning for: deadnaming (medical) and unsafe binding mention

Dr. Savme: OF ALL THE TIMES YOU BRING A INJURED TEENAGER TO A HOSPITAL, WU-

Kai was twiddling his thumbs, sitting as calmly as possible while waiting for the nurse that would return with the anesthesia to knock him out for...

Surgery.

He felt like crying, but seeing a middle aged doctor chew out Wu was making him feel a little better.

Wu: William, the circumstances to Kai's injury-

Dr. William Savme: BUT. NOTHING. WU.

Dr. Saveme: This is not a broken bone or a twisted ankle like your other students have gotten in the past, this child has lost an eye for fucks sake!

Dr. Savme slammed the door to the patient room shut, Wu made to wait in the seating area while this mess was dealt with.

The doctor looked around their desk, picking up a measly file that was wiped several times of the dust that clung to it. But it still was dusty.

Kai again felt like crying when Dr. Savme opened it up and scanned the file. At least the doctor was taking breathes to compose himself.

Kai gripped his medical gown tightly.

Dr. Savme: Ms. Kiara Flicker Smith?

S1 Kai: I- y-yeah...

He already looked male, why the hell was he so scared to correct the doctor?

Dr. Savme: It says here that your last ever visit to any official medical center was when you were four?

S1 Kai: Yes.

Dr. Savme: Is there any reason why you haven't been to a doctor in over 10 years?

S1 Kai: M- my family lived out in Ignacia. Parents went missing around me being 6, and the place is pretty rural. We had no real access to health care without spending a fortune on home-call doctors.

Dr. Savme: Hm...

Dr. Savme: And what is your preferred name?

S1 Kai: Huh? My prefered? It- it's Kiara, it's always been Kiara.

Dr. Savme: Wu called you Kai.

S1 Kai: It's a nickname!

Dr. Savme: ... So, can I call you Kai then?

S1 Kai: I guess. Everyone does.

Dr. Savme: Even your sister?

S1 Kai: ... She picked it out for me.

Kai saw Dr. Savme take out a pen and jot down something on the folder. He didn't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing.

Dr. Savme: Have you had any changes that I or the operating doctors need to know?

S1 Kai: Uhm- well, my bras have fallen apart over time, so I've been-

Dr. Savme: Binding?

Kai nodded.

Dr. Savme: I've seen from the nurse's notes. X-rays have shown bruising on the ribs. You've been doing it for how many years now?

Kai shuttered. He's been doing it since he cut his hair. Since he looked in the mirror and saw a found boy staring back him.

S1 Kai: About 3 years.

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[thejakeformerlyknownasprince]

All right, more writing advice has occurred to me, as promised, so here it is.

Writing Advice #2: Find a scene you like in a story you enjoy and dissect it.

I say a scene you like, not a scene you love, because honestly you’re probably never going to enjoy the scene again by the time you’re done.  BUT.

Find a good scene in a good book, and list as many observations about the scene as you possibly can.  Figure out: what does that scene accomplish?  How does it follow on from past scenes?  How does it set up future scenes?  What does it do for the characters and/or plot?  Most importantly, how did the author make it do that?  Do it in a macro level, for plot and character and theme.  Do it on a micro level, for individual word choices.

I’ll use an example from #22: The Solution, because this is me and I never shut up about Animorphs.  And I’m gonna do just a macro-level breakdown, to see how that scene fits within the book to understand why I like it so much.

One of my favorite scenes from #22 involves the entire extended Berenson family crowding into a hospital room to witness the “miraculous” “recovery” of “Saddler” — really David using Saddler’s DNA to sneak into Saddler’s family — before Jake and Rachel, the only two Berensons in the know, step out into the hallway.  In classic Berenson style they deal with their feelings by shouting and nearly coming to blows... but they gradually open up to each other about the fact that they’re both feeling scared and helpless right now.  They actually hug, the only time we ever see Jake and Rachel show that much affection, and resolve to handle this David-Saddler situation together.  The Hallway Scene (as Cates and I call it) is p. 107 - 113 in #22, most of Chapter 21.

So how does Applegate set that scene up?

First of all, we get exposition on the Saddler situation.  It comes up twice earlier in the book — once in the form of Naomi giving Rachel an update while Rachel staggers off to bed after fighting David all night, once in the form of Jordan seeking Rachel’s big-sister comfort about the situation in a conversation Rachel later realizes David overheard.  Both of those moments mean it makes sense when Rachel’s struggle against David gets interrupted by her mom bringing her to the hospital to visit an injured cousin.  That moment with Jordan also sets up David’s decision to kill and replace Saddler, while on the surface being a tough-but-sweet moment between sisters.  So the reader understands the Saddler situation pretty well, and thus it’s equipped to drive the plot.  We also don’t need exposition about it during The Hallway Scene, and can thus focus on just the characters there.

Second, we get Jake and Rachel’s dynamic.  The book opens with Rachel going into a rage and promising to murder David when she discovers Jake lying on the floor of the mall.  Through the planning and execution of the Hulk Smash the team does on the G8 summit, we see that Jake and Rachel work together seamlessly during emergencies — and that they fall into bickering once the emergency ends.  Later, we get Rachel’s first attempt to confront Jake about his willingness to use her as a weapon against David as they’re on Jake’s front porch, only to have Jake cut Rachel off with a reminder that Tom is inside the house.  All of these scenes build up the tension between Jake and Rachel but allow it no release until The Hallway Scene.

Third, we get the mood.  Rachel misses her first night of sleep in the opening sequence, when Ax gets her out of bed and she ends up hunting David clear until dawn.  Rachel misses her second night of sleep when the Animorphs resort to a smash ‘n’ burn on the G8 summit.  Rachel misses her ability to catch up on sleep when Jordan comes into her room, and then David reveals he’s been in her room as well for an unknown amount of time.  Not only has she been without rest for the past three days, she’s been unable to relax anywhere: David might be in her house, David might be in her school, David might be in Cassie’s barn, David might be Marco, David might be crawling on her skin.  Rachel and Jake’s confrontation is dangerously close to being public — they’re in a hallway of a hospital — but they’re exhausted and have nowhere else to go.

Fourth, the book sets up the contrast between appearance and reality within the Berenson family.  Obviously the whole series is about how appearances are misleading, but this book has several moments with Rachel reflecting on her mall-rat past self and realizing that that girl is a killer now.  There’s also the moment where she says “[Jake] was sitting there, looking like any other kid stuck in any other boring minivan.  If you saw him walk down the street you might think, Oh, there’s a nice-looking guy... /But then, I guess that’s true of everyone.  You can never be sure whether the pretty blond lugging a pair of bulging Express bags through the mall is just another sweet, ditzy, harmless mall rat.  /Or me.”  Rachel is conscious that the Berenson family is simultaneously the most “nice-looking” (white, upper-class, close, mostly nuclear) and in some ways the messiest family even on their whole team of messy families.

Their very closeness is what makes Tom’s yeerk so capable of hurting Jake and Steve — as Tobias points out in #31, any yeerk in his family could just tell his guardians to fuck off and that’d be the end of it.  Their very closeness is what enables Jake to trust Rachel up to the point of asking her to commit murder, and what enables Rachel to trust Jake up to the point of committing murder on his say-so.  But it’s not until The Hallway Scene that we see Rachel’s understanding of “appearances are deceiving, especially in this family” and her understanding of “I’m a lot more scared of myself than anyone realizes” coalesce onto the epiphany of “oh wait, Jake feels the same way I do.”

So how does that scene set up the rest of the book?

This breakdown’s a little simpler, because this scene is 75% of the way through the book and 95% of the way through the trilogy.

First, it takes away a lot of David’s power, because being vulnerable with each other allows Rachel and Jake bring the team dynamic back in line.  All of a sudden David’s attempts to sow discord — calling Rachel a monster, gloating about killing Tobias, pretending to be Marco — shift from being terrifying and heartbreaking to being... there.  Rachel has all the power in that scene in the Taco Bell, even though David continues to think that he has the power, and part of the reason that’s true is that she has her team at her back now.

Second, it sets up the resolution.  The Hallway Scene allows Jake and Rachel to confront their own brutality, and to a certain extent they choose to embrace that brutality because they see no other way out of the situation.  Thus Jake green-lights Cassie’s plan to trap David as a rat, and Rachel does the dirty work of executing that plan.

Third, it prepares several other moments of uniquely brutal vulnerability between these two later on in the series.  Jake morphs howler for the first time while cradled between Rachel’s grizzly-bear paws, because she’s the one he trusts to kill him instantly if he can’t control the morph (#26).  Rachel spends the entirety of #37 denying that she got a civilian killed until the moment she can finally talk to Jake about it, and Jake all-but confesses to having done the same.  Jake can’t bring himself to ask Rachel directly to kill Tom in a suicide mission, but Rachel understands what he’s saying all the same, and makes him agree in exchange not to blame himself for their deaths (#53).

Fourth, it shifts the mood away from the kids feeling more and more trapped in their ever-shrinking corner, toward the kids realizing they’ve all got each other in that corner.  David’s fate is a terrible secret binding the team together, and it’s the reason that these six never really trust anyone but each other ever again in the series.  Jake’s scared of himself, Rachel’s scared of herself, but at least from here on out they can be scared together.

Why’s The Hallway Scene so impactful?

Contrast, mostly.  For instance, Applegate could’ve written a scene where Rachel reacts to finding out that Michelle’s and the other vets’ intervention kept Jake alive long enough for him to demorph and survive David’s attack.  There could’ve even been a scene with Rachel hugging Jake in a thank-god-you’re-alive way, processing the earlier emotion of having found him dying on the floor of the mall.  However, if we had gotten that moment, then it wouldn’t be nearly as surprising or as bittersweet when Jake and Rachel hug in the hospital hallway.  In canon, we get told-not-shown about the aftermath of Jake being rescued, and Rachel just assumes that neither she nor Jake needs a hug after all that because they’re Built Berenson Tough and must be fine.

Another hypothetical: Applegate could’ve set that same scene somewhere safe for them to talk freely, like the clock tower or another location David doesn’t know.  Or she could’ve set the scene somewhere completely unsafe, like Saddler’s hospital room where both Tom and David are within earshot.  However, setting it somewhere completely safe would raise the possibility that Jake and Rachel morph and attempt to do real violence to each other.  The scene wouldn’t work as well if they had quite that much freedom of expression, and quite that little urgency about talking things out right now.  Setting it somewhere unsafe might have interesting implications if they’re forced to use doublespeak the whole time (as we see them doing on the phone) but wouldn’t allow them enough space to be as emotionally vulnerable as we see them being in canon.  Forcing them to have the appearance of a normal conversation from a distance, while also allowing them to say what they will without fear of eavesdroppers, gives us exactly the right balance of tension.

How’d Applegate to it?

Not in the first draft, I guarantee you.  Attempting to fit a scene that well into a book that doesn’t yet fully exist is quite simply impossible.  Maybe there was a scene where Rachel gave Jake a thank-god-you’re-not-dead hug after Michelle fixed him, and it got taken out later.  Maybe the Saddler situation was originally explained as Rachel was already on her way to the hospital, and the exposition got deliberately moved to an earlier and less-tense moment in the plot.  Point being, it took writing and rewriting and rerewriting to get the book to fit together that well, and the same is true of any book that flows well in its entirety.

My other guess about what went on behind the scenes: lots of prewriting.  Lots of outlining the whole series, lots of “what would Rachel do?”, lots of research on elephants and rats and dolphins and eagles.

All of that is work.  All of that is a pain.  All of that is returning to a project even after the glow of initial excitement is gone.  All of that is fighting the urge to scream and yeet the draft after getting criticism.  But books don’t function if you don’t put that much work into them.

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