#like sometimes my dogs stress yawn during training

[darkwood-sleddog]

Not me being targeted one of those dumb speaking dog button videos and the dog literally stress yawns while performing the behavior. Like okay. What if we just…oh I dunno just throwing this out there…learned to communicate with dogs using our knowledge of their own body language instead of forcing them to use a system that’s for our benefit and our benefit alone?

[calmlftv]

4 a.m. - m.c. blurb

description: a fight brings you out on a late night drive, and forgiveness finds its way to you. 

word count: 1.7k

warnings: VERY brief scenes/flashbacks involving yelling/hurtful words, a lil bit of angst but a happy ending 

w/n: i wrote this while feeling some things during lockdown so pls enjoy! 💕

taglist: @spicycal @castaway-cashton @irwinkitten​ @n-ctarinenga​ @notinthesameguey​ @blackbutterfliescal​ @ashtonsos​ @loveroflrh​ @bestyearssos​ @treatallwithkindness​ @bestyearslftv​

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“What did you just say to me?”

You winced, the painful sting of Michael’s words hitting you again as you pressed your foot against the gas pedal, shooting down the road your home was on as you escaped the mess you had left behind. The way Michael’s voice deepened as his volume rose stuck with you, his words making your ears ring as you had fought back tears, silently grabbing your keys and slamming the door on your way out. 

The night air was much colder than you had expected but you left your windows down anyway, the chilly air drying the tears as they fell from your face. Your car was deadly silent, the only sound being the wind whipping through your windows as it covered the sounds of your sobs that shook your entire body, the heaves in your chest making your lungs ache as you wept over your steering wheel. 

It had been obvious from the way Michael stomped around the house that he was upset, the more obvious sign of him locking his office door after you had gone in to bring him lunch only solidifying the thought in your mind as you sighed. Throughout the day you still tried to reach out to him, texting him to ask if he wanted tea or to play a game together to try and cheer him up, only to be left on read every time, a frustrated sigh escaping you as you finally just left him alone. He only appeared again when you were cleaning up from making dinner, the shuffling of his feet against the floor alerting you to his presence. When you demanded a reason for his mood he snapped, voice rising as he looked at you. It only got worse from there, the two of you screaming at each other until your throats were raw and you were on the verge of tears, leading up to this very moment where you pulled off the road and followed the lightly made tire tracks to your look out. 

When you got out of your car you leaned against the door, your eyes taking in the sight of the city lights cutting through the darkness, the neons meeting your eyes as you stood up straight and closed your door, settling on the hood of your car as you tucked your knees against your chest. You wrapped your arms around your legs as you just sat there, staring blankly at the city as you lost yourself in thought once again. 

Michael’s face was tinted pinkish red, eyes bloodshot behind the black rims of his glasses. His jaw was clenched and locked, the muscles moving as his hands tugged on the hem of his shirt, the fabric bunching up when he released it and repeated the action. You could tell he wasn’t going to stand down so you took a breath, hands flat against the cool countertop as you exhaled. 

“Michael just tell me what’s wrong-” 

“Why, so you can be overbearing like always?” He snapped, his voice low now as his shirt went slack again. “Stop trying to fix me, y/n, I’m not some broken project you can piece back together!” 

You felt an angry blush cover your cheeks, the feeling moving down your chest and over your body as you spoke, tone sharp and voice loud. “I’m not trying to fix you, asshole, I’m trying to fucking help! I’m your girlfriend, I’m allowed to be worried-”

“I never fucking asked you to worry about me!” He yelled, spit flying from his mouth. “Jesus Christ, you’re just as bad as-”

“What did you just say to me?” 

Pain radiated through your body, the ache in your chest returning as you let out another sob. Your face buried against your knees, hating the words you said to him and the ones he said to you, resenting the way your voice shook and rose as you got more and more upset. Your fights were always few and far between, but when they happened they were a messy explosion of emotions, typically ending with the two of you tangled under the sheets of your shared bed as you owned up to your mistakes and gained forgiveness. 

This time, though, there was something different radiating from the two of you; maybe it was the stress of the lockdown order getting to you, maybe the amount of time you’ve been forced to spend together was finally taking its toll. Maybe a mix of both, along with the stress of working from home and whatever else could be affecting your love as he was forced to stay away from his friends and family. You knew this was taking a toll on both of you, but you didn’t know it could get worse like this. 

You were pulled from your thoughts at the sound of a car door closing, the sound startling you as you quickly wiped the tears from your eyes. Familiar footsteps came up from behind you as you stared ahead, refusing to look at this person joining you. 

“This spots kinda sketch,” a soft voice stated, the phrase being something you’ve heard hundreds of times as Michael walked up beside you, his hands in his pockets as he stood next to your car. The headlights from his Tesla were still shining over you, washing everything in a yellowish tint as it disturbed the pitch darkness around you. 

Silence enveloped the two of you as you didn’t answer, still not looking at Michael as he sighed. You sensed movement as he lifted a hand and scratched the back of his neck, his hands tugging down his sweater sleeves until they rested over his palms. He always hated colder nights, a very miniscule pang of sadness hitting you until you brushed it off. 

“Petal,” he said softly, his eyes trained on you as you just stared ahead. His heart broke into a million tiny pieces when he saw your puffy eyes, knowing he was the cause of the tear stains on your shirt and jeans and the numb feeling on your shoulders. 

He quietly climbed on the hood with you, leaving space between you as he settled in. It was quiet again, this time for much longer as he joined you in looking over the city, the sounds of the night surrounding you both in the warmest hug despite the obvious chill. 

“I’m sorry,” Michael stated, voice a bit shaky now as he took a breath. “I crossed a line and...projected my feelings about everything on to you, and that’s not fair. You didn’t do anything wrong, I shouldn’t have used you as my verbal punching bag, and I’m really really sorry.” 

You were silent as he finished, taking a minute to mull over your words before you found your voice again, lips parting to speak. 

“Am I overbearing?”

Michael paused, not exactly expecting you to ask a question. He chewed the inside of his cheek, weighing his own words before he spoke again, honesty dripping like honey from his tone. “Sometimes you are. But it’s how I know you care.” He paused again, chirping insects filling the gap. “If you were to ever stop checking in and worrying about me, that’s how I’d know I’ve lost you forever.”

More tears threatened to fall at his words and you pushed them away, knowing he always brought you honesty when you asked him questions like that. You took a deep breath and let it out through your mouth, the sound of your own breathing calming you down enough to speak. 

“I’m sorry,” you said simply, voice still raw as you winced at the ache. “I know I should have given you some space instead of checking in so much. You would have come to me when you were ready to, and I just kept pushing until you broke.” A slow sigh escaped through your nose before you continued, your eyes moving to Michael as he looked at you. “And I forgive you. But can we talk through things like this? My throat kind of hurts.”

A smile broke through Michael’s face, his teeth shining as he slipped an arm around you and pulled you close. “I promise I’ll talk more. I never want to yell at you ever again.” 

You smiled in return, his lips pressing sweet kisses to your forehead as he pulled you into his lap, arms keeping you as close as possible while he bundled you against his chest. Another silence fell, this one much more comfortable as you both watched the city move below you, cuddling on the hood of your car as Michael’s body warmed you up. 

After a while Michael yawned, releasing his arms from around you as he stretched them up. You sat up a bit and shivered, the air quickly stealing away the warmth you had just experienced as you started to stand up. 

“Probably should head home,” you mumbled, Michael nodding along as you both scooted off the hood, eyes scanning it for any dents or scratches before you moved to your cars. His hands held the door open for you, kisses being stolen before you got into the driver's seat and started the engine, immediately cranking the heat to get warm while Michael went to his, quickly moving out of the way as you both drove back home. Your dashboard clock alerted you the time, the 

The drive home was quicker than the drive out, your favorite Mowgli’s tune blasting as the two of you pulled in, both of you getting inside quickly as the dogs bounded over to you. Moose whimpered at Michael’s feet and he chuckled, reaching down to scratch her ears as South sniffed around your feet. 

Before you could pick him up for cuddles Michael’s hands were on your hips, tugging you close against him again as he pressed his lips to yours. Your fingers tangled in his hair, his squeezing your hips as he held onto you, unwilling to let you go as you stood in the entryway of your home. It took everything within both of you to pull apart, breathless as you held on to each other for dear life. 

“I love you, baby,” you said softly, your eyes meeting the beautiful mixture that up your boyfriends, a smile tugging on the corner of his lip as he pressed a kiss to your jaw. 

“I love you, too,” he said sweetly, lips moving to your ear. “Maybe I can show you how much in our room?” 

You couldn’t help but laugh lightly, nodding as he took your hand and led you to your bed, tangling under the sheets again and again until you both finally fell asleep. 

[kindofcashton]

𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕖𝕕  •  chapter 2  (Calum Hood AU)

THE REST OF dinner was much more enjoyable once Calum left.  Luke, Michael, and Ashton had no problem making me feel at home, and soon I was laughing and free from the stress of the day.  

From what I'd gathered, Luke and Michael about a year younger than Ashton.  They'd all finished high school and decided against university, much to their parents' pleasure.  Ashton however had landed a pretty lucrative gig at an advertising firm, even without a degree, and he said that it was the kind of job good enough to support him as long as he needed.  Luke and Michael had odd jobs here and there, preferring the care-free bachelor life to a scheduled, overworked routine.  I envied their easy-going attitudes; if only I could afford to live as freely as they did.

"We're not total bums though," Luke defended himself, blue eyes smiling.  The five us were sipping beers around the table, lights dimmed since it was so late.  "Mike is wicked good with video games and is helping this guy with his startup.  And I work down at the music shop, but the manager says he's gonna try to hook me up with an internship at a record label."

Michael snorted.  "I can not imagine you fetching people coffee.  And they'd probably force you take out that lovely lip ring."

Luke rolled his eyes and took a swig of his beer.  "You work for a guy with a purple tiger tattoo, of course you can keep your eyebrow piercing."

Ashton waved his hand dramatically, other arm slung over Hannah's shoulder.  She'd moved her chair so close to his she was practically on his lap.  

"Yeah yeah, you're little startup and you're little internship are cute, but I am working on the next campaign for Fido Feed."

Everyone burst out laughing, and I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.  "What's that?"

Hannah slid her hand down Ashton's cheek lovingly, and said, "It's a dog food brand, and he is single-handedly pioneering their success."  Ashton grinned and gave her a kiss.

"Hey, Ash, what happened to the wheat crackers ad?  I thought you were killing it with the cracker game."  Michael bat his lashes innocently.

Ashton flipped him off and I took a sip of my beer, happy and buzzed.  This was the most fun I'd had in a long time, and only hoped it would be like this every day.  Leaving university had been a difficult but inevitable decision, and I'd feared I wouldn't be happy for a long time.  Anxieties still plagued the back of my mind, but right now I found it easier than ever to ignore them.

"Alright, I don't know about you morons but I'm pretty tired."  Michael stood up from the table and motioned to me.  "How about I show you you're suite now, madam?"

I smiled and nodded, as Luke reached over to throw away my empty beer for me.  His blue eyes were so warm and kind, and I think I was most grateful for his calming presence.  

Michael led me up the stairs into a darkened hallway, and I noted four doors upstairs.  One was partially open, revealing the bathroom.  One at the end of the hall was shut tight, with quiet music reverberating softly from it.  I guessed this was Calum's room, and as Michael led to me to his my stomach sank.  I'd be right next to Calum, bumping into him as we went downstairs or tried to get to the bathroom.  

Great, more opportunities for him to hate me.

The room was fairly small, but not cramped.  The bed was big with dark blue sheets, and the gray walls were plastered with posters of all different types.  A closet had been cleared out for me, as well as a set of drawers and desk in the corner.  It was definitely a nicer place than I thought I'd be staying in.

"I don't know how to thank you," I admitted, still embarrassed at Michael's charity.

He crossed his arms, goofy smile on his face.  "You'll figure something out.  I like anything with cheese or frosting, so maybe start there?"  I laughed, and he gave me an encouraging thumbs up before turning out of the room.

"Night, Scar!" he called, and I closed the door gently behind him.

My bags were all arranged in one corner, and I reminded myself to thank Luke later.  Blowing out a sigh, I fell onto the bed.  The events of the past couple months truly felt like bricks on my shoulders, and every day was a struggle to get by.  The ache in my heart never seemed to subside, even during happy times like tonight.  Pulling the blankets over my shivering body, I simply hoped for a good night's sleep to be able to tackle tomorrow.

Unfortunately, my prayers were not answered.  I tossed and turned all night long, partly because of the unfamiliar atmosphere and partly because of my never ending anxieties.  Pale dawn light was peeking through the curtains when I finally opened my eyes, and I frowned.  

Quietly getting up, I checked my reflection in the mirror and yawned.  My hair was tousled, the hoodie I wore nearly covering my shorts.  I didn't look too great, but I decided it was better for people to see this me early on, seeing as she'd be around a fair amount.

Padding down the stairs, I didn't notice anyone awake.  Ashton had stayed the night with Hannah, both of them down in the basement on the futon.  Michael was passed out on the living room couch, red hair disheveled.  

Suddenly a sound from the kitchen made nearly jump out of my skin.  I whirled around to see Calum fishing through the cupboards, clad in only sweatpants.  He must have heard my surprised gasp, because he turned to me with a scowl.

"Of course you'd be up this early."  He faced away from me as I entered the kitchen, pausing as I gripped the back of a dining chair.  His back muscles were taut and tan, his bare shoulders rimmed with shadow in the dim light.  His hair was curly and messy, laying just over his eyes.  

"You're up this early," I countered innocently, meaning it more as a joke.  He gave me a distracted glance.

"Never really went to bed, I guess," he grumbled, moving to set up the coffee maker.  His movements were clumsy and confused, and I could tell he had no idea what he was doing.

"Here, let me," I offered softly, striding over.  His brown eyes tracked me as I dumped the ground coffee into machine, once again completely unreadable.  I worked quietly, my movements automatic as I had done this a million times at college in order to survive late nights and early classes.

"Ashton usually does this," he mumbled, rubbing a hand on the back of his neck.  I shrugged, flipping the lid down and setting the timer.  I turned so I was leaning against the counter, arms folded.  Calum backed away from me, choosing now to busy himself in the fridge.

I sighed, but was thankfully saved by Michael waking up over on the couch.

"I really hope that racket was coffee being made," he said, voice thick with sleep.

"Shut up, we weren't that loud," Calum snapped, finding the milk and grabbing some frosted cereal.  Soon Luke was awake and joined us in the kitchen, followed shortly by Ashton and Hannah from downstairs.  She looked lazy and happy, glowing almost.  Luke rolled his eyes and shot me a smile; we all knew why the two of them looked so content.

We all sat at the table, Calum included.  He ate his cereal silently, and didn't look up when I poured him a cup of coffee.  I took my mug and sat down, letting the warmth of the coffee seep into my cold hands.

"Cream and sugar?" Luke asked, but I shook my head.

"No, this is fine."

"You take it black?  Damn, badass."  He grinned, and I chuckled.  Calum snorted, and everyone turned to look at him.

He reddened at our stares, and said curtly, "What, she's some brave hero for drinking black coffee?  Please."

Luke didn't take his comment to heart, his expression amused.  "Right, I forgot no one is cool in your eyes.  You enjoy vodka straight out of the bottle."  Calum met his eyes, and for the first time I saw a spark of humor in the brown orbs.  Little flashes of the boys' friendship peeked through sometimes, and I knew despite his rough exterior the guys really loved Calum.

"What are we doing today?" Michael asked, stuffing some toast into his mouth.

"Some of us have serious jobs to go to," Ashton joked, and Hannah giggled as she ran a hand through his curls.  I was jealous of how close they were, wishing I had someone like Ashton to support me.  He would walk through fire for Hannah, and she for him.  Their bond was unlike anything I'd ever seen let alone experienced, and I wondered if I'd ever be lucky enough to discover that feeling.

"Ha-ha," Michael said dryly.  "Reggie doesn't need me today since we're waiting for a streaming service to get back to us, so I'm free."

Luke nodded.  "Same here, the Jared doesn't need me since he's training a new guy.  Looks like we'll all have the day together, eh?"  He shot me a wink, and I smiled.  I'd hoped to be introduced to the area, and what better way to do it then with all of them?  It would give me even more time to get to know the guys.

"Why don't we give Scarlett here a tour?  She's gotta know about all the good spots," Hannah proposed, and was met with sounds of approval.  The only one who didn't reply was Calum, who's eyebrows hung low over his eyes as he ate his breakfast.

"Count me out, I've got some shit to do."  No one questioned his vague answer, and I guessed this was routine around here.  Calum did what he pleased and no one pushed him.  To me it was peculiar, because I'd always been the kind of person to appreciate communication.  Clearly I had a lot to learn if I was going to stick around here.

They parted ways to get ready, but I stayed behind to clean up the dishes.  Small things like this made me feel better about staying at the house.  Calum was last to leave the table, and was watching me with steely eyes as I rinsed out the mugs.  Wordlessly, he stood up and stalked over to the sink, halting.  I stopped what I was doing and glanced up at him, intimidated when I met his gaze.  A beat went by, and then he set his bowl down and promptly left.

I let out a breath I hadn't known I was holding.

Soon after I'd changed and put on a bit of makeup, glad that my appearance looked slightly more acceptable.  I was nervous and excited for the day ahead; seeing a new city was always fun, especially one I'd be living in for a while.

Between the guys they had three cars, the nicest belonging to Ashton which he'd bought after his first promotion.  Luke and Michael shared an old station wagon since their jobs were fairly close together, and Calum drove a vintage mustang.  I whistled under my breath, wondering how he afforded such a nice car.  He climbed in and sped off within seconds, and I watched him disappear from view.

The rest of us piled into the station wagon with Michael behind the wheel and Luke riding shotgun.  

"Alright, where to first ladies and gentleman?"

"We gotta show her the music shop," Hannah proposed.

"Oh yeah, it's a real exciting place," Luke joked.  "Dusty, too."  

We drove off, and Michael lowered the windows.  The sky was sunny and blotted with clouds, a small breeze cooling down the warm air.  I rested my arm on the window, and leaned out to look at the trees blurring by.  Michael drove fast but controlled, and I could feel my heart flutter as we flew down the street.

The music shop was actually pretty cool, and Luke even took us to the back to show us where they stored the vintage and expensive stuff.  Guitars, basses, even a dismantled drum kit were hiding in the back room.  Michael and Luke were like little boys around all the stuff, itching to play and show us their chops.

"For a while we wanted to start a band," Luke explained, strumming a simple tune on an acoustic guitar.  "But life got in the way, I guess.  Besides, our parents basically told us we'd amount to nothing, so here we are."

I frowned.  "You shouldn't let someone else tell you what you should do."  He looked up, smiling sadly.

"Yeah, but when that someone pays for your entire life, it's pretty hard to say no."  I nodded, understanding what he meant.  Money was the ultimate decider in life, as I knew all too well.

After the music shop we drove by Michael's start-up, which he claimed was the "most legit garage in the whole city."  It was quite literally a garage attached to some guy's house, but Michael insisted all the geniuses started out small.

As we continued driving around, I briefly thought about Calum and where he could possibly be, and I even kept an eye out for his mustang.  But he was nowhere to be seen, and by lunch the thought of him had completely evaporated from my mind.

Lunch was at Michael's favorite place, which served the best cheese fries I'd ever tasted in my whole life.  As I was eating a thought occurred to me.

"Hey, do you guys know any places hiring?  I've gotta get a job now that I'm not spending all my time on school."  Back at university, I'd thrown all of my energy into schoolwork since my scholarships depended on it.  Now though, a job was a necessity.

They were quiet for a minute, thinking.  Then Hannah said, "Oh, I think the cafe on fourth street is looking for someone.  You have any experience?"

"I worked retail when I was seventeen back home, so I guess not.  But I think I'm a quick learner."

"Wanna swing by right now?"

"Nah, I'll go tomorrow.  Today's been too fun, I want to keep it going."

We finished lunch, and perused around town for an hour or so more, showing me various shops and places I'd want to know about.  When we finally got back home, the driveway was still empty.

"Think you're in the mood for a beat down in Smash, Lukey boy?" Michael goaded, and Luke shoved him good-naturedly.  

"Nobody's getting beat down here except you, my friend."

Hannah and I rolled our eyes, but followed them into the living room nonetheless.  We wasted the afternoon watching them play video games and arguing over it, until Hannah got so sick of it she begged me to do something else with her.

"How about we organize your closet?  I want to go out later, so we've gotta find outfits."

I readily agreed, excited at the prospect of going clubbing.  Hannah had been my partner in crime and always made sure to drag me out of my dorm so I had some fun instead of always staying in and studying.

We began to sift through my bags, and after emptying all of them I realized how little I actually owned.  Hannah didn't comment; she knew the reality of the situation, and gave me an encouraging smile.

"Don't worry, we'll go shopping once you get that job and fill this closet right up."  I knew I wouldn't be wasting my paycheck on party clothes, but I appreciated her idea nonetheless.

"Where are we going tonight?" I asked.

"Where we always go, it's a place Ashton discovered.  It's big, so it never feels cramped.  They have a killer DJ, which is rare in this town."  She pulled out a black skirt and long sleeved black crop top with a lace up back.

I raised my eyebrows in slight surprise.  "Kinda dark, no?"

Hannah rolled her eyes.  "Trust me, black is the way to go.  You look sultry and dark, and with the lights in the club it looks great."

I laughed but accepted the outfit.  "Who am I trying to look sultry for?"

Hannah put her hands on her hips.  "Scarlett, you're hot, you're single, and you've got nothing better to do.  Get yourself some."

I flushed, embarrassed at her confidence in me.  I'd never been the outgoing type of girl to go after guys I liked.  I'd been pursued only a few times, mostly by guys I found repulsive.  I'd had two boyfriends my whole life, one in high school who had no idea how to kiss with tongue, and one in the beginning of college who left me alone at a party where I knew no one and got thrown up on by a drunk guy.  Needless to say, I wasn't crazy about either of them.

Hannah left to get changed herself, and I sighed as I looked at the outfit on the bed.  You might as well let loose, I told myself.  Hannah was right; you have nothing better to do.

I pulled the skirt on and tied up the crop top flipping my hair over my shoulder as I combed through the reddish brown locks with my fingers.  Frowning in the mirror, I swiped some eyeliner on and curled my lashes, sticking out my bottom lip in a pout.  Hannah was right; I looked dark, but sultry was still up in the air.

Realizing I had no idea what shoes to wear, I went downstairs and saw Michael and Luke waiting to leave in the living room.  They both had dark jeans and leather jackets on, looking like hot bikers.  Luke whistled as I walked by, blue eyes tracking me.

"Looking good, Scarlett."

I blushed and thanked him before running into Hannah, who actually had boots in her hand.  They were the black knee high kind, and I snorted at her insistence of keeping to a black theme.

"Wear these, I'm going with heels tonight."  She looked hot herself; her black skirt was leather, and her shirt was off the shoulder and very low cut.  A wave of appreciation for her washed over me; I could always count on Hannah to make me feel good about myself.

We were all ready, and the sky was dark with only a few stars dotting the black canvas.  Michael had ordered a cab, and it was waiting for us as we descended the driveway.

As Hannah and I slid across the back seat, the driver glanced in the rear-view mirror.  

"And how are you ladies doing tonight?" he asked suggestively, making my face redden.

"Seriously, dude?" Luke said, glaring at the guy from the passenger seat.  "Just drive the car and don't say anything, please.  Or do you not want to get paid?"

He met my eyes in the mirror, and I hoped my expression showed my gratitude.  I knew I could rely on Luke to defend me if I needed it, and that was a comforting thought.

"Ashton and Calum are already there," Hannah told us, and I was slightly surprised to hear that Calum was coming.  He'd blown off the day with us, but I guess he couldn't turn down a night out.

When we arrived, I saw how big the club is and my jaw dropped.  I could hear the hammering music from outside, and watched as bodies waded in and out of the door.  Hannah stuck close by my side, with Michael and Luke leading the way.  I smiled nervously at the bouncer, who met my eyes with a blank expression.

Bright lights danced across bodies glowing with sweat, and a crowded dance floor pulsed with the heartbeats of dozens of people.  Girls hung onto guys, guys held onto girls.  Tables were piled high with empty glasses and bottles, and everyone's eyes were dull with a buzz.

I couldn't help but smile, and Hannah grabbed my hand as she led us through the throng of people.  My body itched to join them and dance, the music almost as intoxicating as the alcohol at the bar.

We found our way to the back, where Ashton and Calum were at the bar drinking.  Ashton spotted Hannah and grabbed her for a big kiss, whispering something in her ear that made her giggle and grip his bicep.  Calum emptied his glass and turned to greet Michael and Luke.  His dark eyes raked down my body, face barely illuminated by the roving lights.  He looked good; black jeans and boots, his staple apparently.  But today he had a leather jacket hugging his broad shoulders, and the glint of rings showed on his fingers.  He looked like a shadow ready to melt into the background.

"How was your tour?" he asked, leaning back on his forearms against the tabletop.  I couldn't tell if his question was genuine or mocking, so I decided to answer honestly.

"It was great, I think I'm really gonna like it here."

He didn't react to my response, instead motioned to the bartender to get him another drink.

"You good here?" Hannah yelled over the music.  "I'm gonna go off with Ashton for a bit, but I'll be back to dance with you later, okay?"  I nodded, and the two of them soon dissolved in the crowd.  Michael and Luke recognized someone, and went over to talk.  I was fine with being alone, and took a seat at the bar.

The bartender had a kind smile and bright eyes.  "What can I get you?"

I drummed my fingers on the table, thinking.  I don't know, what's good?"

Someone scoffed next to me, and I glanced over at Calum.  I hadn't realized he was still here, and suddenly regretted my juvenile question.

"Get her a juice box or something, Joe," he said, knocking back his second glass of dark liquid.  He was probably already drunk, but I knew he'd be mean even if he was sober.

Feeling like I had to prove something, I straightened up and said firmly, "I'll take a tequila."

Calum didn't react, much to my disappointment.  I wasn't a crazy drinker, but I could handle my alcohol.  I actually quite liked getting drunk; the buzz made me happy and loopy, and everything was funny when I was drunk.

Joe poured me the drink, and I inhaled deeply before taking a sip.  It burned as it slid down my throat, but I didn't wince.  Calum's empty glass was refilled, and he lifted it in mock cheers.

"Where were you today?" I asked, voice getting slightly drowned out by the music.  Calum scowled at my question.

"Why?"

Shrugging, I replied,  "I don't know, you missed a fun day."

He took a big gulp of his drink.  "Why do you care?"

I blinked, deciding to be candid.  "I don't, I was just trying to be nice."  My answer must have surprised him, because he actually shifted to face me.

"What makes you think I want you to be nice to me?"  His freezing stare sent chills down my spine, and I took another swig for some liquid courage.

"Generally speaking people are supposed to be nice to one another, but I can see how you wouldn't understand that concept."  With that, I finished my drink and flipped my hair behind my shoulders.

"See you later, Calum," I said before striding off onto the dance floor to find Scarlett.  I spotted her dancing with Ashton, and she gave me a big drunken hug before jumping around with delight.

As my hips began to sway and I danced along to the music, I could feel the heat of someone's stare on me, but it only made me dance harder.

[mackinmacki]

Stealing Moments (White Rose Week #6)

Fandom: RWBY

Pairing: White Rose

Word Count: 2170

Rating: G

Synopsis: Ruby and Weiss try to find a moment together admist all the chaos.

Prompt: Moments

Links: FFN | AO3

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Being busy had its perks. There was always something to do, and it led them on many adventures: ones they would remember for the rest of their lives. However, it also had its negatives. Ruby and Weiss had known that being huntresses during a time of great upheaval wouldn't leave them a lot of moments to spend together. That hadn't stopped them from confessing their love for each other, though. It also didn't stop them from wishing they could just have a few moments to themselves.

Lately, things had gotten worse in terms of how busy they all were. Grimm sightings were being reported constantly, and the four of them were always out fighting them and saving lives. As always, it was rewarding, but it was getting steadily more exhausting. By the time they would be able to get to their rooms, they would be too tired to do anything else. As much as Ruby and Weiss wanted to spend their downtime together, their sore muscles demanded either a warm bath or shower, then to flop into bed and conk out immediately. The best they could get in those moments was holding hands while sleeping, but they'd always lose grip with each other sometime in the night.

They would eat together, and they would train together, but it wasn't the same sort of time spent together that they wanted. There was always something they needed to talk about, or something they needed to do. Never did they have a moment where it was just the two of them, not having to worry about anything else in the world. There was too much to worry about to even consider not worrying.

They had just gone through another day of grimm killing and populace saving, followed by a strategy meeting with Team JNPR. It was no surprise that the four of them turned in early. Even Yang, who tended to stay up later than all of them, looked visibly drained. She fell asleep the moment her head hit the pillow. The rest of them were out like lights soon afterwards, bringing the room into silence. However, a full night's rest didn't reach all of them. Weiss woke up in the middle of the night, staring bleary-eyed at her alarm clock. Normally she was able to sleep through the night, but it seemed that wasn't in the cards that night. She was stuck between wanting to drop back down onto the pillow and being just enough awake to need more time to fall back asleep. Sighing to herself, she decided to get out of bed and take a walk.

The air outside was nice and cool on her skin as she stood there in her white nightgown, looking every bit like the wistful former rich girl that she was. She stared up at the moon, looking big and bright against the night sky. With her eyes, she traced the patterns of the broken pieces that had shattered from the celestial body long ago. Her chest gently rose and fell as she breathed, thinking about what a nice night it was. Everything was calm, as if there were no problems in the world. At least not in that moment. If only she could share that moment with Ruby.

"Weiss?" Speak of the devil. Turning around, she saw Ruby walking over to her in her pajamas, stifling a big yawn. She looked exhausted, and it was honestly surprising that she was awake at all. Between her and Yang, the two of them could sleep through a stampede of beowulf. "It's the middle of the night. What are you doing up?"

"I woke up randomly," she admitted, eyeing her partner in the pale moonlight. She was irrepressibly adorable in her pajamas, even after all these years. Though she had grown into a lovely young woman right before her eyes, she would still hold that innocence that Weiss had seen the first time they met at Beacon. Fighting had changed them all, but some things even the dogged destruction of battle couldn't erase. She was thankful for that. "What about you?"

"It felt like you weren't in bed anymore, which woke me up." Ah, of course. Ruby seemed to have a sixth sense for disturbances in the bedroom. She shouldn't have been surprised by that. "Is everything alright? You don't usually stand outside in the middle of the night like this." She didn't bother covering her next yawn as she ambled over to Weiss, wrapping her arms around Weiss and snuggling up to her.

"I'm fine, don't worry. I just needed a moment." Hearing those words leave her mouth made her pause. A moment, huh? It made her remember that she and Ruby hadn't had any of these moments to themselves lately. They'd been so busy that there was no time to relax together. Now they were, and it didn't seem like either of them had realized it. "Ruby?"

"Mm?" Ruby mumbled against her shoulder, sounding like she was about to fall asleep standing up. That would be impressive, but she wanted to keep her up for a little bit longer. She gently lifted Ruby's head off of her shoulder, holding her upright with a soft smile on her face.

"Will you stay here with me for a little bit? I know it's late, but I just want to have a moment with you." She gently wrapped her arms around Ruby and embraced her. It didn't feel all that long ago where she felt uncomfortable with physical contact. Hugs, even from her partner, were a no go no matter the circumstances. Now she was the one initiating hugs. If only her past self could see her now. "I need a moment with you where nothing's going to pull us apart."

"Okay." Ruby smiled and nodded, returning the hug. It had taken a lot of effort to get Weiss to the point where she felt comfortable receiving hugs. Knowing that they were close enough that Weiss would give her hugs unprompted made her feel like she would never stop smiling. She was exhausted, but this was more important than going back to bed. Weiss was right: they hadn't gotten many moments to just be together in each other's arms, pretending the rest of the world didn't exist. Just for a little bit, it could be the two of them: nothing and nobody else.

For a couple of minutes, neither of them spoke. They were just enjoying each other's company, not wanting to break the silent harmony that had enveloped them. The weather was nice, the company was nice: everything was just that --- nice. This was what they had been missing through all the hectic weeks. All of their stress seemed to melt away the longer they held onto each other. "This is nice," Ruby whispered, sighing contently on Weiss's shoulder. "It feels like we haven't gotten to do this in forever." 

"Yeah..." She honestly couldn't remember the last time they'd had time to themselves. They were both liable to fall asleep right where they stood, but they forced themselves awake to make sure they had as much time together as possible. In the morning, they would probably beat themselves up for not going right back to bed and resting for another hard day's work. In the moment, however, neither of them regretted what they were doing.

"Is it selfish of me to wish that the world could take care of itself for one day?" Ruby spoke out shyly, guilt tainting her words. "I know how important it is for us to continue fighting to save everyone, but sometimes I just want to be able to spend time with you. I mean, we're always together, but we're fighting grimm and stuff. That isn't how I wanna spend our time together."

"I understand. It isn't how I want to spend my time either." She felt the same way Ruby did. It seemed selfish to want things to not involve them for even a day, but sometimes even a huntress needed a break. They were no different. It felt selfish, but that didn't mean either of them felt any different. "Maybe it is selfish, but is it so wrong to want to spend time with your girlfriend? Don't we deserve a day for just ourselves?"

"Yeah..." Ruby murmured, unsure, yet agreeing a hundred percent. Life would be a lot less stressful if she got a day to lay in bed with Weiss and talk about nothing in particular every once in a while. Doing that used to seem like the most boring thing in the world at one point. The thought of lying in bed all day, not moving at all, would have driven her crazy. Now, however, she wanted that more than anything, as long as it was with Weiss. "I wish we could have those again."

"Me too. At least we have right now, though." Weiss pressed herself closer to Ruby, trying to leave no space in between their bodies. "We have this moment to ourselves, and I don't want to let it go." Both of them were tired, but neither of them were willing to go back to bed yet. As long as they could keep their eyes open, they could stay in each other's arms, enjoying the calming weather that accompanied the midnight moon.

"I wish we could sleep out here." Of course, Ruby knew that would never work. Weiss would never deign to sleep outside if she could help it, and they had beds inside. Still, it would at least mean they could spend as much time together as possible until sleep inevitably took them over. "I know we can't, but..." A couple stray tears trickled down her cheeks, which she didn't bother trying to wipe away. "I wish we could just stay like this forever."

"Let's enjoy it while we can, then." Being the realist of the two, sometimes she wished she could be as much of a dreamer as her partner. Ruby usually seemed happy, talking about all the things that might happen and the things that could likely never happen. She was a dreamer, and Weiss loved her for that. It just wasn't her way of living. Lately, however, she had found her mind wandering to more fanciful thoughts. Ones where she and Ruby lived somewhere far from civilization -- - far from the travesties life constantly threw their way. There would be nothing to bother them, and they could spend the rest of their days together in peaceful bliss. It wasn't realistic, but she could have her dreams sometimes.

"I'd like that." Smiling, Ruby held onto Weiss as tight as she could, enjoying their moment together for as long as she could. She soaked in everything: every detail of her girlfriend, the way the weather felt, how the moon shined above them. It was important to her to remember everything about that night, because both of them knew they wouldn't have many nights like this one for awhile. They would need the memories for the days and weeks to come.

Eventually, the two of them knew that they needed to go back inside. Sleep was desperately trying to overtake both of them, and though neither had the time on them, they knew just how late it was. They were going to reach a point where they would be even more exhausted upon waking up. It had been worth it for both of them, though. This was exactly the kind of moment they had been looking for, and getting to spend it together was a breath of fresh air.

"We should get back to bed." Weiss, ever the realist, had to be the first to break the silence that had fallen over them. As much as she didn't want to, she knew that it was important someone bring it up. It had always been likely that she would be the one to do it. Ruby didn't argue the point, instead just nodding with a slight pout on her face. She was so cute that Weiss couldn't help but to kiss her. "Come on, you dolt. You can sleep in my bed again, okay?"

"Yay!" Her pout immediately turned into a smile, which warmed Weiss's heart considerably. She grabbed Weiss's hand, and the two of them headed back inside, holding hands the entire time. It would be the last moment the two of them would have to themselves for a while, but they held it close to their hearts every day.

When they returned to bed, they both fell asleep almost immediately. However, it was a peaceful sleep, with the two of them spooning beneath the covers. Even while they were asleep, they could feel each other's presence. Perhaps that was why, when they woke up together the next morning, they felt rested and ready to take on the day. Of course, both of them would keep their eyes open for another moment that they could steal together. It would be worth it in the end.

[katsukiboom]

Ok, so I just read part 1 and 2 of your Cheating! Bakugou fanfic where Reader ends up marrying Izuku, I was wondering if you’d do a part 3 where it’s 16 years later after the wedding and Katsuki runs into s/o and Izuku’s son while he’s working at UA? Katsuki still being single, a smoker and alcoholic? Love your work❤️

ok so ???? i’m sorry it took me so long to get this done but i literally couldn’t nOT stop writing and this reached 3.4k words and i’m like ????????? why ??? but i hope you like it my dude! i left out some things like the alcoholic part since i don’t think u.a would hire someone like that but after that it’s all good (ノ^∇^)

PART 1 || PART 2

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16 years.

For some, it seems like a life – for you itwas as if only one had passed, your happiness preventing you from noticing timepassing faster than anything else.

You had everything you always wanted on thepalm of your hand: a loving husband with a great heart, a nice house, yourpersonal economy was stable and the cherry on top of the cake was the amazingson you had been blessed with and that had made it into Yuuei with perfectscores. Truly, what could be better? Nothing was missing from your life as faras you could tell, and everything that came before Izuku seemed to be blurry inyour memory, like some bright light covered most of it to protect you fromthings.

The only clear thing you could always seewas his face, and the only clearmemory that gave you strength was remembering the night you left Bakugou. Theempowerment it gave you to storm out of the house that one night so many yearsago still rushed through your veins and even made you feel lucky at times,given the fact that many new doors opened after that that made your life turnupside down in a good way. You harboured no ill feelings towards Katsukithough; it was only life you told yourself, and to be completely honest you hadnever been completely sure about the compatibility you shared.

That, of course, was only in your mind now,and you were sure you’d never dare to tell anyone about it – after all thattime you understood your happiness wasn’t with him, and you hoped he understoodthe same about his own. The only glimpses you caught of him were in Yuuei’sannual class reunions, where he just stood far from everyone next to the wineand avoided every attempt of small talk his old classmates tried on him. Youwanted to ask about his work and what had happened to the great Ground Zerothat was supposed to take over the hero world, but you never truly had thechance to do it.

But it didn’t matter anymore, as every timeyou turned to look at the one you decided to share your life with your heartgrew three times its size and beat with the strength of a hundred horses… or soit felt like. Izuku was all you could’ve dreamed in a partner – sweet,faithful, loyal, helpful, gentle, smart, protective (without gettingoverbearing), he made you feel whole, and many more things you could say abouthim but that would take too long to even put into words. You felt like he wasthe one destined for you, your soulmate to give it a name, and when you bothwelcomed the fruit of your love into the world about a year after the weddingit was the realization that nothing could go better.

Toshiro was nothing short of an amazingchild: well-behaved, always willing to lend a hand in the house, and respectfulto everyone around him. He took after his father, with green short curls andbig eyes, freckles spread all over his little face and even for his fifteenyears of age he seemed to have an amazing understanding of what he wanted to becomein life – ever since he made his desire of becoming a great hero like hisfather known to you two, Izuku had taught him early on to analyse every littlething he could about heroes, villains and Quirks, lending him his variousnotebooks in the process to encourage him to make his own. Sometimes he seemedmore excited than his own child and you found it adorable, hoping for the bestto come to your son.

When he came home with a beaming smile totell you the news that he had finally been accepted into Yuuei, 1-A to be morespecific, Izuku and you could not contain the happiness that filled yourhearts, and you granted Toshiro’s wish of going wherever he wanted to both as acongratulatory and parting gift, since it would only be a few weeks until hemoved to the dorms you knew well. Your child told you how everyone in theschool knew who his father was and how proud he was that ‘Deku’ had become suchan icon between the youth, as well as how one of the guys in his class wasMonoma’s son, something that made you laugh a bit.

Every day Toshiro called you at night tolet you know how his day had been and you were truly happy until a week passedand one night his voice through the phone sounded sad and angry, something youfound extremely confusing since he never really got upset about anything andtried to learn from everything around him.

“We have a substitute for homeroom until MrAizawa comes back from overseas,” he explained with a little sniff; whoever hadmade your little boy feel like that would have hell to pay for. “It’s thisbitter guy who’s always bringing up the fact that we need to be better versionsof the ones who came before us, and he’s always bringing up dad and claiminghe’s not worthy of being number one – I’m starting to feel that he doesn’t likeme because of him. He’s always making me overwork and today in training classhe completely ignored my scores even if I tried my best.”

“Have you tried talking to other teachersor even the principal?”

You were worried that you’d show signs ofanger or anything else that could affect Toshiro even more, but if that wasthere he didn’t give away anything. “I spoke with the counsellor who told mehe’s known him since he was a student and that he’d talk with him tomorrow, sonow I’m just waiting to see what happens.”

You told him to keep you updated on thesituation and quickly diverted the topic to something else to avoid him gettingmore and more upset, but you doubted it would get the thoughts out of his mind.After another ten minutes of talking he started yawning quietly, so you smiledas you said your goodbyes, wishing him a good night and ending the call. Izukuwas already sleeping due to his hectic schedule, and you made a mental note totalk with him the next day to let him know what was going on – you were a bitafraid he’d try to go and do something at the school, but a little voice inyour head reminded you that it was Deku you were talking about, the gentle andkind being who wouldn’t even hurt a fly.

But when Toshiro called the next night tolet you know that the substitute had tried to shame him in front of hisclassmates, you knew it was time for you to get involved; the kid had never hadany problems at school, and this being a first bothered you to say the least.

“I’ll be going to Yuuei tomorrow morning,”you announced during the very quiet dinner, Izuku eyeing you carefully from theother side of the table as if trying to read through you. “There’s something Ineed to take care of, I’ve already talked with Toshiro.”

“Did something happen to him?” he askedfast and he looked at you with a mix of sudden emotions, but you raised a handto calm him down.

“He’s been having trouble with a teacherfor a few days so I want to go and have a small talk to see if there’ssomething our boy’s not telling us or if it’s just an Aizawa copycat,” you explainedbefore taking a sip of water, purposefully leaving out some details you knewwould rile him up. “I know you can’t make it this week so I’ll take it on myown hands to fix this. I’ll keep you updated so you don’t worry or anything,”you said as you reached over the table to put your hand over his, giving it alittle squeeze in reassurance. You knew he’d worry despite what you told himthough, so you went back to your plate as he started telling you about his daywith a smile.

You woke up at 6am sharp in the cold bedand with a slight headache, something you took as a bad omen of what was tocome but you brushed it off thinking it was only your imagination. Taking a bitlonger to get ready, you looked at yourself in the mirror to fix the lastdetails before heading out to the kitchen, where you got a glass of water whichyou drank almost all in one sip – it was a bit stressing to think about whatyou would say or even do given that it was the first time you ever had to getinvolved, but at least you were thankful no teachers had called you for ameeting yet which meant Toshiro was keeping it together the best he could.

The drive was surprisingly fast for aThursday morning and before you knew it you were parking in front of the maingates, the enormous spread of land occupied by the school now even bettersecured due to the incidents that happened while you studied there. You took adeep breath and exited the car, walking the steps until you were right in frontof the metal automatic doors. They opened a few moments later, a tallindividual dressed in a fur vest and brown pants waiting behind them; he haddog-like appearance, with blond hair and a muzzle that covered half his face.He was very intimidating and scared you a bit but you remembered him fromplenty of times you had also sought his help – it was the pro-hero Hound Dog. “MrsMidoriya now, huh? Good to see you again,” he said lowly, almost like a growlbut you could see the slight trace of a smile on his snout, and you just noddedand greeted him with a little bow. “Your son told us you’d be coming today.Right this way, please.”

Despite his mildly aggressive tone he waskind enough to walk you through the all-too-familiar hallways for what feltlike twenty whole minutes until you reached his office. It was spacious andthere were little changes to it you could recognize, and after sitting acrossfrom his on his desk you glanced around to get used to your surroundings again.“I’m not sure if Toshiro talked with you about what’s been going on, but Iheard from him that there’s a substitute that’s been giving him some trouble,”you started as you turned back to him, “and I was wondering if there’ssomething you can tell me about this issue that maybe he’s not telling me.”

“Has he told you who the substitute is?”Hound Dog asked, his tone a bit sombre or so it sounded to you. You shook yourhead, and he sighed. “I’m sure you know him, he’s been a classmate of yours andas far as I’m aware your husband didn’t exactly get along with him. Bakugou,does it ring a bell?”

The world stopped for a solid minute aroundyou.

“Katsuki is the substitute teacher?”

“He has only a week left,” the hero explainedas he leaned back in his chair, “we called him for help with covering Aizawaduring one of his work trips. We must say that it’s not been the best choice,but Principal Nezu is still hoping to bring out the potential that’s stillthere… or the one he thinks he has.” His words planted on your head as youlistened carefully, and you realized you were gripping onto the armrests astightly as your hands could, immediately letting go as you saw your knucklesturning white. “We have already talked about this with him – it is considered a situation of abuse ofone’s power over someone else, especially when it comes from a teacher.” Hecrossed his arms and closed his eyes for a moment, seemingly thinking aboutsomething when he looked at you again, curiosity filling his gaze. “I can’tguarantee anything, but if it continues like this he’ll lose the job,” the heroadded and then just looked at you, an eyebrow raised as if waiting for you tosay what was going through your mind.

“If you’re expecting my son to go throughthis whole ordeal for one more week then I’m sorry to say the school’sresponsible if anything happens to him,” you spoke clearly and trying not toshow your disappointment. Looking back at the door, you asked, “Is Kats- Bakugou here now? I’d like to have aword with him,” but just when Hound Dog seemed willing enough to answer thedoor opened suddenly, making you jump on your seat but even you didn’t turnaround to see who it was the voice gave it away almost instantly, your gazeinstantly fixing on your lap as if that could hide your identity from him.

“Hound Dog, Vlad has a few things he needsyou to look over for the next fest- oh, I’m sorry,” he said from behind you, obviously not realizing who you were. “Ididn’t think you’d have visits this early,” there was a brief silence as thepro-hero in front of you growled lowly and got up, clearly fully annoyed butwaiting until he walked outside the room to let out some strong words. Youheard he whispered something on the low to Bakugou before grabbing some papersfrom his hands and making his way to wherever he was needed and with a few moresteps the door closed, Bakugou walking to the chair that was now empty. “So,what were you here for then?”

His arrogant tone seemed to return whentalking with someone who wasn’t in a superior position to him, and as he satdown dread filled you as you didn’t expect to go through this on your own. Youlooked up slowly and soon enough your gazes locked, his red eyes widening as itsunk down on him who you were and why you were there. “Hi,” was all you couldsay, but he didn’t reply. You wondered what was going on in his mind and if hewas going through the same array of emotions you were feeling, anger, pity andeven a bit of disappointment mixing together as you scanned over the newfeatures on his face – the scars, the little wrinkles on the corners of hiseyes, the way some white hairs were hidden on his trimmed beard and overall theway he looked at you, like you were a strange creature from another planet.

“Are you here because of your son?” heasked softly yet with a pinch of roughness, letting out a little coughafterwards. He reeked of cinder.

“I’d like to know if there’s anything he’sdoing wrong,” you replied, your eyes never leaving his as he rested his elbows onthe table. “Toshiro’s been telling me some… questionable things about the wayyou teach, and I would like to ask what the problem is. No teacher ever hadproblems with him and it’s been troubling us.”

There was no answer for a moment as hesighed and scratched his nape, and truly you wanted to get out of there as thetension grew by the second. “It’s… the kid’s good, he’s smart and strong,” hestarted, looking away to the opposite wall, and perhaps he knew fully well thenext part was something he should’ve kept private. “I don’t mean any harm tohim, I want him to grow great, I really do – but it’s the personal shit behindit that’s messing me up. I know it’s wrong though, so I want to st-”

“You’re putting personal issues over yourown students’ growth?” you asked, rage invading you as soon as the wordsslipped out of his mouth and sipped into your ears. You couldn’t even begin tounderstand how he had become so careless and even idiotic, letting his owntroubles get in the way of his teaching – you even wondered how he had landedthe job like this. “You know I willtalk with Nezu about this, right?”

He only nodded and turned his gaze back toyou as your scolding made his cheeks turn pink; he looked like a child in painand that made you turn the tone down, even if just a little bit. “You haveevery damn right to do so. I deserve it; I’m pretty sure they were going tofire me anyways,” he muttered almost absentmindedly, as if you couldn’t hearhim. “Look, I don’t want this to turn into a bigger thing than it needs to beand I planned on stopping for these last few days. He doesn’t need this kind oftreatment and I want him to know that he’s better than he thinks. Just like…his father, he tends to put himself down and I don’t like that. Just like I hatedit with Deku,” he explained, but you noticed how hard it was for him to talkabout Toshiro as Izuku’s son or how weird it felt to hear that dumb nicknamecoming from him once more. It felt like he had gotten stuck in a certain place,and you could tell how difficult it had become for him to truly get out.

“I don’t want this to turn any biggereither,” you said as you scratched your nape lightly not knowing what to dowith your hands anymore – you didn’t want to drag the conversation longer thanit needed to be either. Being in his presence made you feel like you’d soon getsucked into the void that had become Bakugou in your life again even if it wasn’texactly like before, and you couldn’t afford that kind of thing. You knewyourself well and you would’ve liked to help him had you known about hisproblems too, but you didn’t have the time or the will to do it. “Just… I don’twant to hear from Toshiro that you’ve been bothering him. If you leave himalone I won’t talk with anyone and this will just be over, and you can move onwith your life.”

He gave you the saddest look you’d everseen him pull off and for a moment it made your heart sink, but you remainedstrong, no matter how many things were running through your head now. He wasonly your past. Nodding, he made no attempt to keep on talking and you took itas a sign you could already leave, but as you got up and turned around to walktowards the door you stopped on your tracks as he spoke again softly. “Do you…”he started, his voice starting to crack a little bit. “Do you think we would’veever ended up like that too? Like you and… Izuku; I’ve always wondered aboutthat, if we would’ve been able to grow from things and be more together, have a family and all that.”

Turning around, you saw him with his face buriedon his hands and you recognized that the habit of hiding when doing something thatwas even the least embarrassing to him was still very present. With a sigh anda small smile on your lips, you couldn’t help but being honest. “I’ve neverwondered about that, because I knew that we would’ve never lasted togetherafter what happened. I wasn’t going to trust you again – it was bittersweet,yes, but it was what we needed and I’ve grown from it, and I think you shoulddo the same. The old Katsuki wouldn’t take kindly to what you’ve done toyourself, especially the cigarettes.”

Katsuki lifted his head to look at you fora split second before looking away again and closing his eyes, and before youleft for good you thought you’d seen the smallest tear falling from the cornerof his eye. You waited until you were back in your car to let go of your own, fallingsilently down your cheeks as ghosts of the past haunted you and opened doorsyou long ago thought had closed already, but your heart was unable to look backand welcome those feelings again. A nauseated feeling invaded you and, withlittle remorse for finally leaving the memories of Katsuki aside once and forall, you started the car and slowly revised the activities you had planned forthe day.

You were sure the routine would keep yourmind busy until you could fill it again with the happiness your new life hadgiven you for so long.

[drlaurynlax]

How to Treat & Get Rid of CIRS – 12 Essentials

    So you have mold illness or CIRS…now what?!

  Sure, Dr. Google and Facebook groups can be helpful, but face it…when it comes to mold illness and mold illness recovery, the information can be completely overwhelming!

  Do you have to get rid of all your stuff?

What supplements should you take?

Do you need to move to a dry climate like Arizona or Colorado?

Should you just live in a bubble?!

  Although there is NO one-size-fits-all approach to healing and mold illness recovery, there are several commonalities in helpful therapies, lifestyle changes and treatments that can help you kick mold illness to the curb (for good), including:

  Top 12 Mold Illness Treatments

  Remove yourself from mold exposure

Breathe deeply

Marie Kondo your life

Build a capsule wardrobe

Fog & guard your new environment wisely

Sweat daily

Eat fresh, organic nutrient-dense foods

Love your gut microbiome & liver

Use the right detox binder

Add in anti-fungals (oral and nasal) to treat mold that may have colonized in your body

Purify your air

Surround yourself with positive energy

  Check ‘em out.

    Remove yourself from mold exposure

First things first, you’ve got to get out of there. Healing cannot fully begin until you’re removed from the environment.

  Whether that means going to stay with family, a friend, moving to a mold-free environment, or working remotely, you will not feel the full effects of your treatment protocol until you are free from the space.

  Even if you are remediating your home, a short-term hiatus from the mold free environment is essential.

  Breathe deeply

  Breath has the power to both calm and stimulate the HPA Axis (stress response system).

  What happens to your breath when you run fast or get scared OR come into contact with mycotoxins? Your breathing rate increases (hello shortness of breath, panting and gasping for air or common). On the flip-side, what happens to your breath when you’re calm and at peace? It’s steady, deep and calm as well. Many of us are breathing the wrong way, which sets you up for problems with metabolism, blood pH, core function, and how much blood is getting to your brain and muscles, which allows cortisol to stay elevated.

    Common signs of dysfunctional breathing include:

  Inhaling with your chest. If you notice your chest is the first thing to move when you take a breath, this is a sign you have shallow breath or you’re breathing from the upper chest.

  Your rib cage doesn’t expand. Place your hands on the sides of your rib cage and take note. Your hands should move to the side about one to two inches as your rib cage widens.

  Breathing with your mouth. Unless you have congestion, ideally you should be breathing through your nose. Breathing through your nose releases nitric oxide that is carried to your lungs and helps maintain homeostasis in the rest of the body.

  Tight shoulders and upper neck/chest muscles. Tension in these areas may be a sign of shallow or stressed breathing.

  Frequent yawning. Sighing and yawning is a sign your body is not receiving enough oxygen.

  High resting breath rate. Count the number of times you breathe in one minute. A normal resting breath rate should be no greater than 10-12 breaths per minute—and sometimes as low as 6 to 8 breaths if you are deep breathing. A resting breath rate over 12 is a sign of quick or shallow breathing.

  You are activating your diaphragm when you breathe.

  If you experience any of these signs of dysfunctional breathing, it’s imperative to first train your body to simply breathe correctly.  Given that CIRS (chronic inflammatory response syndrome) is highly connected to cortisol (stress hormone) imbalances, the art of breathing is your innate “stress response” fire extinguisher.

  How to Breathe Deeply

  Balloon Breathing

Train yourself how to start breathing correctly. You can do this by blowing up balloons, pursing your lips, taking deep breaths through your nose and out through your mouth while doing planking exercises, contracting your abs as you breathe, sitting upright when you work and decreasing shoulder movement during breathing.

  Tempo Breathing (a.k.a “4-7-8 breathing”). Place tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue behind the upper front teeth. Quietly inhale through your nose then audibly exhale through the mouth, inhale for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of 7, and then exhale through your mouth, making an ocean-wave-like sound for a count of 8. Repeat this cycle three times.

  Belly Breathe. Take a deep breath and focus on expanding your belly, rather than your chest. Watch your belly fill up as you breathe in and flatten as you breathe out.

  Breath Walk: Synchronize your breathing with walking steps and focused attention.

  Box Breathe: Close your mouth and slowly breathe in through your nose for four counts. Hold your breath for four seconds. Then slowly exhale through your mouth for a count of four. Hold the exhale for another four counts. Aim to repeat for four minutes.

  Yogi Breathing

This tactic is particularly useful as an “in the moment” tool when HPA Axis symptoms or stress arise.

How to Do It:

Lay on your back, completely flat

Inhale through your right nostril for 10 counts, while closing your left nostril with your finger

Exhale through your left nostril for 10 counts, while closing your right nostril with your finger

Keep your mouth closed, or lips pursed

Repeat for 5-6 cycles

    Marie Kondo your life

Get rid of (most) of it. Make Marie Kondo, author of the “Magic Art of Tidying Up” proud.

  If it doesn’t “spark joy”, toss it.

  And, chances are, if you are truly struggling with mold illness, many of your things will NOT “spark joy.”

  Sometimes the best bet for at least the current situation is to “leave it behind.” While it may seem or feel extreme (like a fire happened), to help calm your body and mind for the immediate healing period, a break from not only your environment but also the items that smell like that environment can be a healing part of your process.

  In my own experience, I found that the more I kept or tried to hold on to, the more I realized how much those things impacted my symptoms. Starting fresh (see point 4) was difficult to swallow at first, but the more I focused on rebuilding my life slowly, the less overwhelm and attachment I had to my stuff.

  Initially, I did a huge closet sweep—throwing most of my clothes into trash sacks and taking them to a local Goodwill and resale shop where individually, the items would not be as strong. I also left my furniture behind and bags—my suitcases, purses, backpack—things that had been living and breathing mycotoxins in my home.

  I tried to salvage the little things, however, of the things I did keep, it didn’t take long for me to decide the majority of it, I wanted to give away.

  From my leather Kate Spade purse with the tags still on it, to my yoga mat, my makeup and makeup bag, my occupational therapy grad school books, my hair dryer and my Benji (my stuffed dog I had had since I was 4 years old)—all of it smelled like mold and must. Once I was removed from my home, all I wanted was my health and breath back.

  Yes, I thought it sounded extreme too, but holding on to old stuff only weighed me down more. I found, as I gradually let even these things go, the more freedom I felt and ability to start new—from the inside out.

    Items to Toss or Store (for a long time)

Some of the “top” most-contaminated items include porous or “soft” items to not think too hard about:

  Books (especially opened books)

Clothing (primarily items that are dry clean only, and those items that have been hanging in your closet unworn or collecting dust for a long time)—other clothing may be redeemable, however, not optimal

Backpacks, purses, suitcases—things exposed to mycotoxins in the environment (they will most likely smell like the home as you leave)

Opened makeup and makeup bags

Vented items (your hairdryer, fans)

Upholstery (couches, curtains, rugs)

Chairs with cloth or padding

Linens, towels, pillows & blankets

Wood furniture

Papers (if needed: Store them loosely in plastic bins until a decision can be made at a later date)

Appliances (Refrigerators, washers, and dryers harbor dust in their coils and fans and are difficult to clean. Spores and spore fragments easily attach to washing machine parts)

Laptop computers (the fans in the computer can pick up mycotoxins; *if ridding of your this is not easy, look into selling back your machine or trading it in to the store, or using it outside of your new, clean environment to avoid cross-contamination)

  Given the fibers in these materials, they have a tendency to “soak up” the mycotoxins in the environment.

  Items to Possibly “Save”

Some items can be salvaged—particularly the hard-surfaced items that get a good fogging (point 5), including:

  Some clothing (see clothing exceptions below)

Sentimental stuffed animals (if laundered like your clothing)

Leather (furniture, bags, shoes) (Use quaternary cleaners on leather)

Lamps (not the shades)

Kitchenware (non bamboo)—plates, pans, pots, silverware, etc.

Non-porous surfaces (able to clean well)—such as that plastic waste bin or desk

Anything made of ceramic, glass or metal

Your car (yes some folks get rid of their’s; Hybridrasta Mama has a great post https://hybridrastamama.com/how-to-remove-mold-in-cars/ about mold remediation in your car).

    “But it sounds so extreme…”

  Just breathe. No one is holding a gun to your head to get rid of everything, and little official long term research has been conducted either way revealing whether or not mold contaminated items can make you ill again upon preexposure after healing.

  Ultimately, you may have to find out for yourself what you can and cannot tolerate, and perhaps, more than anything, time away from your contaminated items can help you strengthen your body from the inside out—and also realize…it’s all just stuff. Stuff is helpful for doing some things in life, but we come into this world bald, curled up and naked, and leave it bald, curled up and naked…and we take nothing with us. In other words: It can be replaced.

  If the idea of tossing everything out is devastating, recruit a cleaning company, family member or friend to box things up for you, or wear protective clothing (here) and a nose and mouth mask to put things into bins, large plastic bags or trash sacks to store away while you remove yourself to heal. This also may mean renting a storage facility for a period or storing your items in a family member’s garage. If you’re going to the trouble of moving away from a toxic environment, don’t apologize for being “extreme.” Do what you need to do to break free, allow for healing to occur and then decide what to keep or toss (chances are, you may realize you can live without it).

    Clothing Exceptions

You can clean some things—particularly the machine washable items that have been regular circulators in your clothing rotation (not the items that have been hanging in your closet for a year).

  Use EC3 Laundry Additive on these items, and wash through 2 to 3 cycles, dry and also place in the sun (natural ozone helps kill off mycotoxins). Homemade Hack: You can also use a combination of Borax and white vinegar as your “detergent”.

  What about other items I may keep…Do I literally have to clean everything in my house (i.e. plastic storage containers, books, toiletries, candles, knickknacks, canned food etc) or just the major things like clothing and furniture?

  Yes, everything. I love the whole EC3 line—their concentrate, spray, laundry additive and candles.

  Build a capsule wardrobe

Speaking of Marie Kondo, no time like the present to simplify your wardrobe! Out with the old, in with the new. A capsule wardrobe is a “minimalist’s dream”—filled with only the essentials needed to make dressing easy, classy and vogue.

  Most minimalist fashionistas advise you build your wardrobe on no more than 30 to 40 “staple” pieces (or less) for every 3 months of the year (seasons)— including clothes, jewelry, accessories and shoes. (This excludes underwear, loungewear, and workout wear).

  A capsule wardrobe may entail:

5-7 basic tops

Simple v-neck white tee

Simple black tee

Button up Chambray

5-7 trendy fun tops

5-7 bottoms

1-2 pairs of denim jeans

1 pair white pants

1 pair black pants

1-2 skirts

1-2 dresses

3 Jackets

Classy blazer

Bomber jacket

Hoodie

Shoes (seasonal)

Sneakers

Gold strappy sandals

Flats

Brown boots

Booties

Jewelry & Accessories

Pair stud earrings & hoops

Gold necklace

Bracelet

Sunglasses

Watch

Classic Tote

  How to Start Your Capsule Wardrobe

Pare down your closet to no more than 50 items (ideally: 35-40; excluding underwear, workout wear and lounge wear)

Wear only those 35-50 items for three months.

Don’t go shopping during the season until…

During the last two weeks of the season, plan and shop for your next capsule.

The amount you buy for the next capsule is up to you (you can recycle some from the previous capsule).

Remember: less is more.

  Fog & guard your new environment wisely

As you transition into your new environment, it’s uber important to prevent cross contamination from your old place.

  No, you cannot live in a bubble, but “proper” transition practices can keep your new place (and you) mycotoxin free. This was a huge mistake I made when moving out of my home initially. Although I left most of my things behind, I did trek in my daily use items that I did not think twice about including:

  My backpack

Purse

Tenni shoes I wore daily

My pillow

A sweatshirt

Makeup bag

Hairdryer

  The “little stuff” can add up if you are super sensitive and it’s best to quarantine most all items from the old place into a separate plastic bin or large trash sacks (closed tightly) and store them in a place like a garage in order to mindfully discard contaminated items.

  You can try salvaging some things with an at home fogging machine, as well as use your fogging machine with EC3 solution concentrate in it to spray and disinfect your new place.

  I recommend the Longray Basic ULV Fogger with Adjustable Flow & Flex-Hose and EC3 solution. All you have to do is pour the desired amount of EC3 solution + distilled water (see back of the bottle to measure) into the fogger, then turn the fogger on the medium pressure intensity and spray every nook, cranny, and item you have to make them (more) “mold free”.

  Sweat daily

Sweat helps detox and push impurities out of the body. Some options include:

  Infrared sauna (3-4 times per week for 15 minutes)

Heated yoga

Fresh air & sunshine

Energizing workouts (not chronic cardio; the “just right” challenge for 30-45 minutes, doing something you enjoy)

Eat fresh, organic nutrient-dense foods

Let food be thy medicine. Optimize your detoxification pathways and energy levels by focusing on the foundations, while avoiding foods that leave you (and your gut health) down.

  Eat

Organic pastured proteins: chicken, beef, eggs, bison, wild-caught fish

Dark leafy greens

Fungal fighting foods, including:

Prebiotic Fibers: Carrots, Rutabaga, Onions, Garlic, Raidsh

Spices & herbs: Cayenne, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Ginger Root, Clove, Goldenseal, Olive leaf, Tea trea

Lemon & Lime

Manuka raw honey

Coconut oil (caprylic acid)

Papya seeds

Teas: Green tea, dandelion tea, Pau d’Arco

Other colorful, low starch veggies: broccoli, spinach, summer squash, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, arugula, chard, cucumber, bell peppers, tomato (fresh only), leeks, asparagus, artichokes, seaweed

Healthy Fats: Extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, coconut milk, ghee, avocado, organic butter, pumpkin seeds, flax

Fermented foods: Sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, kefir, coconut kefir/yogurt, fermented pickled veggies (Contrary to popular belief, eating fermented foods regularly can support the immune system and prevent the invasion and spread of yeasts or fungal infection. Consume 1-2 medicinal doses daily if tolerated).

Apple cider vinegar

Bone & meat broth. Bone broth is a rich source of collagen, which supports the integrity of the gut lining.

Pastured organ meats. Liver, heart, tongue, kidney; Or, quality grass-fed supplement (like this one by Ancestral Supplements).

Filtered water

Other beverages: Herbal teas, mineral water, fresh veggie juice, coconut milk

  The bottom line: Eat fresh foods as much as possible. (Hint: Buy the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and foods and buy in smaller quantities vs. having items in your refrigerator for weeks)

  Avoid

Molds thrive on sugar and anything that is not fresh or aged. Mold-loving foods including:

Cheese

High mold nuts: peanuts, walnuts, pecans, cashews, brazil nuts

High amounts of high starch vegetables and legumes: sweet corn, potatoes, beans and peas, lentils, sweet potatoes, winter squashes, turnips, parsnips (stick to 1-2 servings per day)

Dried fruits

Alcohol

Instant coffee & non-organic, conventional coffees (i.e. Starbucks, Folgers)

Sugar & artificial sweeteners

Corn

Wheat

Seed oils: cottonseed, grapeseed, canola

Processed and smoked meats: sausages, hot dogs, corned beef, pastrami, smoked fish, ham, bacon.

Packaged & processed foods

Canned beans, soups & ready-made sauces

5+ day old produce

Edible fungi: including all types of mushrooms and truffles (cordyceps & reishi supplements ok)

Leftovers beyond 2-3 days. While some molds you can see (like the fuzzy green mold on breads), others are not so noticeable. A good rule of thumb for leftovers is a two-day rule (one is better).

    Love your gut microbiome & liver

Your gut is the gateway to health, and your liver is your body’s “master” detoxifier. If one or both of these two systems are down, then you (and your immune system) are more susceptible to molds and the effects of mycotoxins on your health.

  Although many mold sufferers will tell you that 25% of the population has a specific gene (the HLA-DR gene) that makes them more susceptible to mold illness, this is only part of the story.

  Genes load the gun, but environment, lifestyle and your gut microbiome pull the trigger. Disease genes cannot be turned on unless these other factors are at play.

  Given the fact that mycotoxin exposure can wreak havoc on your total health—particularly your gut health— by eliminating beneficial bacteria, by focusing on optimizing your gut health you will give those mycotoxins a run for their money. Research shows the gut microbiota is capable of eliminating mycotoxin from the host naturally, provided that the host is healthy with a balance gut microbiota (1).

  A few essentials for optimizing gut and liver health include:

  Perform at-home gut testing (Figure out what’s going on in your gut with a comprehensive gut test)

  Take a quality probiotic (like this one) and prebiotic fiber (1 tsp.) (like this one)

  Boost stomach acid & digestive enzymes (add 1 tbsp. Apple cider vinegar to 2-4 oz. of water and 1-2 capsules digestive enzymes with meals)

  Eat 1-2 fermented foods daily and 1-2 servings of prebiotic fiber in your diet

Working with a practitioner to safely and effectively cleanse your gut with anti-microbial, anti-fungal herbs if you find a gut “issue” present

  Use the right anti-fungal and binder for your mold illness

  Using anti-fungal herbs and medicines are a common approach for treating a person with mold illness or mold-related issues (like candida) to directly kill molds, candida and yeast in your body. Conventional doctors may prescribe pharmaceuticals like Nystatin or Diflucan, and holistic practitioners may integrate herbs via supplements and foods.

  However there are a few of catches:

  #1. Anti-fungal treatment must be customized

You must know which molds you have so you can be on the right anti-fungals to treat them—this may entail either prescription medications by a medical doctor or herbal anti-fungals via supplements and foods. It’s important to work with a skilled practitioner who understands mycotoxin illness, CIRS and detoxification in order to implement the right approach for your body.

  Natural anti-fungals may include one or a blend of the following:

Lauricidin (monolaurin)

Pau D’Arco Extract (bark)

Cat’s Claw

Caprylic Acid

Uva Ursi

Grapefruit seed extract

Garlic (Allicin)

Tea tree

Oregano

Dill

Cloves

Black walnut

Oregon grape

  #2. Anti-fungals are BEST used orally and nasally (sinus spray)

To effectively treat mold illness, you also must treat every single place that mold can be settled in and growing. Since molds grow in moist, warm cavities (think mouth, nose/sinus and gut), using both oral and nasal antifungals yields the best results.

  One of my favorite anti-fungals is the CitriDrops by Microbalance. You can also make your own nasal anti-fungal wash at home using garlic cloves and probiotics.

  Homemade Nasal Anti-fungal Wash for Mold Illness Recovery

  [RHEA: CAN YOU MAKE THIS A TEXT BOX/GRAPHIC IN THE MIDDLE?)

Ingredients & supplies

A neti pot.

Non-iodized sea salt.

Filtered water (not tap water).

A clove of fresh garlic.

A strainer.

2 probiotic capsules

  Directions

Get used to the Netipot. Use the neti pot as usual for a few days. (Instructions should come with the pot). Dissolve the correct amount of salt into lukewarm filtered water (not tap water), and then pour the solution through one nostril while tilting your head.  When done correctly, the water will flow up into the sinuses, and then down and out the other nostril.

Add in garlic + probiotics. Chop the clove of garlic & place the garlic in a strainer. Make sure that NONE of the garlic pieces can fit through the holes in the strainer (you don’t want bits of garlic in your sinuses).  Pour filtered boiling water over the garlic (through the strainer) and into a cup. Let the mix cool until it is lukewarm. Add your 2 probiotic capsules and stir into the water, then pour the lukewarm infusion into your neti pot. Add salt as usual (make sure to use the correct amount), and follow the standard method for using a neti pot. The only difference is that the water has been infused with garlic and probiotics.

  #3. Anti-fungals are useless without a binder or bio-film disruptor

When mold starts to die during the treatment, your body needs to eliminate the dead molds, yeast and released toxins. If the amount of toxins released by the dying candida is more than what your body can safely handle, you may experience a healing crisis (also known as a “herx”, “healing” or “die off” reaction). Common symptoms may include GI or other ill-feeling symptoms, such as nausea, fever, joint and muscle aches, skin breakouts and headaches. A “herx” reaction typically means your body’s usual rhythms are being recalibrated, and last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

  For this reason, a quality detoxification binder and biofilm disruptor (along with emphasis on optimizing gut health and liver function in point 8) is recommended to assist in elimination pathways.

  Binder 101

A binder is a compound that helps grab the mold and pull it out of your body. Commonly used binders include:

  Coconut Charcoal

Benedite Clay

Chlorella

Modified Citrus Pectin

Pyrophyllite clay

Cholestyramine (CSM, a prescription)

  Not all binders are created equal, and it’s most beneficial to know the type of mold you have in your body (using a test like the Great Plains Mycotoxin Test) to choose the best binder for you, since certain species are more susceptible to some more than others. Results from the test will also show which binders are most appropriate for you.

  If you are not sure of your particular mold species, I find that a broad spectrum binder like GI Detox by Biocidin or Chlorella tablets are gentle but effective (without too much constipation).

  Note: If you tend towards constipation, binders—particularly charcoal—can make you feel more constipated. Constipation busting “hacks” include: digestive bitters (like Iberogast), Liposomal Vitamin C and Magnesium Citrate like Natural Calm.

  Biofilm Disruptor 101

Biofilm disruptors help ensure both your anti-fungals and binders can work in the first place. Molds often create a glue-like matrix around themselves to protect themselves. Sure, you can take anti-fungals and binders to treat them, but if you can’t “break” into the molds, than you won’t get them out.  Biofilm disruptors  hack through the goo and allow the anti-fungals to reach the fungi and kill the mold.

Recommendation:

Interfase Plus (2-3, in between meals, 2 times per day) –OR–

Biocidin Drops (2-3, 2 times per day)

  Stress (your brain) less

With soooo many steps, therapies and treatments, mold illness recovery can be overwhelming. Not only was living in mold stressful on your health (mentally and physically), but so is recovery!

  That said, the name of the game of winning victory over mold illness is actively and intentionally seeking to stress less—physically and mentally. Since inflammatory cytokines are the key drivers of mold illness symptoms, then stress management is essential for recovery including:

  Quality sleep (7-9 hours)

Natural fresh air (daily)

Daily movement

Eating a nutrient-dense whole foods diet

Drinking clean filtered water

Minimizing screen and light exposure at night

Rewiring your brain and limbic system

  Limbic System 101

There’s a theory in the CIRS and mold illness world that the limbic system—your body’s “stress” system intertwined with memories—is hyper functioning.

  After mold illness, your body stores deep rooted memories of smells, environments, circumstances and can easily sound the “alarm” for the body to react in a myriad of ways when any similar or familiar memory is aroused—such as the smell of must in a different environment.

  In my own recovery, I personally struggled with sleeping in a bed again—I had “PTSD” like symptoms after my experience of waking up at 2 a.m. feeling like I was having a heart attack due to the chronic mold exposure and the asthma-like symptoms it gave me. I spent the next 3 months without a home, couch surfing from friend’s home to friend’s home, and not feeling comfortable back in a bed—where my previous two years of living in that environment came to a head.

  I literally had to tell my body, “It’s ok,” and my body had to tell me back, “I don’t want to hurt you.”

  Limbic system “retraining” involves actively retraining neural pathways to think, act and believe differently. It is inspired by a woman named Annie Hopper who recovered herself from her own chronic mystery illness, similar to CIRS and mold illness.

  Purify your air

Air quality matters—especially in your new environment. Air purifiers with HEPA and charcoal filters can help keep mycotoxins at bay and keep you breathing clean air as you “start over.” Like most things in the health and wellness world, not all air purifiers are created equal.

Don’t waste your money at Target or Bed Bath & Beyond. Most models on their sales floors are not the quality grade you (and your home) need—similar to how that $10 probiotic at Target is not the same as a quality probiotic that actually delivers the ingredients on the label to your gut.

  My top recommendations for a quality air filter include:

  Austin Air: The Bedroom Machine

Austin Air: Healthmate Junior Plus

Air Doctor

  I keep a big guy (like the Bedroom Machine) in the home to filter the whole house, and smaller units—like the Healthmate Junior or Air Doctor—in my bedroom.

  In addition, if you want to take things to the next level, an Air Ozone Generator can aid in ozonating your space for cleaner, fresher and disinfected air.

  You don’t have to go overboard, but investing in a couple units can help you breathe easier indoors—since we spend the majority of our time (about 22-23 hours daily) inside!

  Surround yourself with positive energy

Last, but definitely not least…mold recovery can not only be stressful, but also draining and sometimes, negative.

  If you’ve ever found yourself on an endless Facebook group for CIRS or mold illness recovery survivors, you know what I mean.

  One thing can lead to another, and before you realize it, you believe you have cancer or you’ll never recover.

  No matter what beliefs you have right now about your personal illness and recovery, know this:

  When given the right tools, your body innately wants to heal itself.

  Repeat: When given the right tools, your body innately wants to heal itself.

  You will recover. Speak truth into your body. Lean in. Seek to nourish your mind, body and soul. And believe freedom and healing is possible.

  There was a time you were not ill, and there will be a time again.

  I believe it, do you? If not, let me help you.

  Liew WP, Mohd-Redzwan S. Mycotoxin: Its Impact on Gut Health and Microbiota. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2018 Feb 26;8:60. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2018.00060. PubMed PMID: 29535978; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5834427.

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I just want to be like you

AN: This is my entry for @caplansteverogers Disney Challenge. I had the Song Prompt of “I want to be like you”-Jungle book. I hope I made it justice and you like it.

(y/n) is working for the Avengers. She didnt want to bother the others and so she got in a bit of trouble. And all of that because she just wanted to be a bit like Natashe (sorry, i suck at summaries)

FRIDAY

Thoughts

Natasha x Reader

Wordcount: around 3000

Warnings: nope :)

Masterlist

One year. That was the amount of time you had been working for the Avengers-Initiative. Not as one of the superheroes, a medic or a spy (you know the interesting kind of jobs)- no- you were responsible to stand in front of the press and answer questions, give conferences or schedule interviews with the members of the team.  Given that fact, you spend most of your time at the compound, gathering information to give out to the public, scheduling an autograph-session or the interviews with magazines. Sometimes you felt more like a manager or PA than a public agent.

Payment was good and because you lived at the compound (with free food an meals all day) you were able to save most of it and because of your heavy schedule, you had next to no time to even be able to spend it. Often times you had thought about getting a pet (you really loved dogs), but with how crazy your schedule could be, you didn’t want to stress it out or leave it for days at once with another person taking care of it.

Tony had bought a huge saltwater-fish tank for the lobby where the press or guests would be waiting and you just sat there at times and relaxes watching the hundreds of fish swimming around. At one point he had joked about getting sharks, to scare people they needed to question, but his wife Pepper Potts and Captain America himself had parted him from that plan. Though you had the feeling the plan wasn’t entirely of the table, because more than once you had seen the ex-Russian spy Natasha Romanov (also known as Black Widow), the ex-Hydra Agent Sergeant James Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes (aka THE Winter Soldier), Clint Barton (the famous Hawkeye) and Iron Man himself sticking their heads together near the tank and discussing things like space, how to lower someone down the easiest and safest way and if human excrements would be harmful to those dangerous animals. They had always stop talking though when they noticed you being close and you, the good employee you were, had always acted like you hadn´t heard anything at all.

Secretly you imagined having that tank whenever you had a stressful day with press or idiotic people harassing you when they thought they could get close to the Avengers through you. You then would imagine them hanging over said tank or swimming with the sharks. In reality you wouldn´t wish anybody to life that fate, anybody but one: Alexander Schwarz, a reporter for the worst magazine in existence, who thought if he kept flirting with you (more like harassing you) you would get him close to the Avengers and he could produce the biggest scandal ever. You hated that man with a passion, he didn’t get the hint and he wouldn’t even get it was it hit into his brain by Hulk with a steel-chair.

The conference you had to attend today was especially exhausting. On the last mission something had gone wrong and a few houses and fields had been destroyed (by the enemy!). Of course, Stark had immediately made sure anybody would get their houses rebuild (better like they were before), the hospital bills would be paid and the farmers that lost their products would get paid generously. As it was usually the case, and usually the press didn’t really care about it. But this time they smelled a scandal coming around and the protesters waiting outside the hotel where the conference was held, treated you like you had been the reason for it happening.

“You look exhausted (y/n). You should tell Tony that you need someone to help you. Or at least accompany you to those meetings so you don’t need to swim with those sharks alone. I can only do as much and stay close, I am of no help with the press.”, Happy piped up from the driver-seat. Even though he was the chef of security for Tony Stark, he often drove you, Pepper, Tony or any Avenger that needed a ride, to your appointments. And he didn’t seem to mind being a driver as well.

“It´s fine Happy. It´s only because of the damage caused during the last mission. That was like a drop of blood in a pool full of sharks. It´s not usually that horrid and stressful. Pepper managed press-conferences AND board-meetings when she was both Starks PA and literally leading Stark-Industries. If she can manage that, I can manage this a few times a year. Neither she nor Natasha would need an assistant.”, you sighted, looking out of the window, where you only were able to see your own image. That late it was already. It was past midnight and you knew you would have to wake up again in only a few hours, for you had promised Natasha to train with her.

“That’s true. Natasha would just scare the shit out of anyone of them with her Russian Assassin Charm and Pepper had a LOT of training being Tony´s PA and I am sure she is as dangerous as Natasha can be. Damn that woman has a look in her repertoire that can kill even an undead. Trust me I was close often enough when Tony got a scolding from her. I wouldn’t want to get on either of their bad sides.”, the man explained with a laugh, you knew he was right.

“But still-“, you sighted, ”Fine. I will at least think about it. Just promise me to not say anything as long as possible. To neither of them, please.”

“Fine. Just don’t work yourself to a breaking-point. If I think you come close I will sing like a bird on your only free morning of the week.”

“Fitting description.”, you laughed, “I promise. Now lets get home. I am tired like hell.”

“I hear you, (y/n).”

______

Ten minutes later you finally entered your room and you fell head first unto your bed, falling asleep at once.

A loud beeping sound scared you to sit up straight and you groaned realizing you had to get up already.

“Friday. Please turn off the alarm.”, you mumbled half asleep.

“As you wish. I advise to get ready. Mrs Romanov is already on her way to your room.”

“Thanks for the heads-up.”

Still more asleep than awake you got dressed in workout-clothes and quickly washed your face with cold water to at least get awaken enough to keep your eyes open. What turned out to be harder than it should be.

You looked somehow decent, when a knock sounded from your door and you went to open it. A very much awaken and enthusiastic looking Natasha greeted you.

“Morn´n Natasha. How ´r you?”, you mumbled with sticky eyes.

“Better than you it seems. You alright?”, he asked worriedly.

“mhm? Mhmm!. The confer´nce jus´ took longer than usu´l.”, you mumbled, supressing a yawn.

“You want to do this another day? I won´t be mad. You look like you need the few hours of extra sleep. Don´t exert yourself. I don’t want you to get hurt you know?”, she stated, with a cocked eyebrow.

“It´s fine. I need to get other stuff ready, so I would have to stand up soon either way. Tis way I will do som´thin´ for my health.”, you yawned before stumbling past the assassin and towards the elevators, with her following suit, a worried look on her face.

___

Entering the gym, you noticed that the supersoliders were already there, as well as Falcon and a sleeping Archer. Neither of them noticed you at first and you walked towards one of the bikes to get warm. Usually you would use the treadmill, but with how tired you were the bikes were less of a safety hazard for yourself. Would you fell asleep, you hoped you would just slump down onto the handlebars and not head first one the track and then down the floor like it would be the case with the treadmill.

Your heart sprung out of your chest after only a few minutes, that was how tired you and your body were and you must have fallen asleep for a second, because the next thing you knew were Clint clapping you onto your shoulder, waking you up with a start. Wasn’t it for his hand on your shoulder, you would have fallen off the bike.

“Morning (y/n). sorry I didn’t want to startle you. Didn’t thought you would be that much in thought.”, he apologised, “How come you are here this early? Usually you are here in the evening.”

“Promised Natasha to train with her.”, you answered, trying to look as awaken as possible.

“Yeah, Nat is an early riser.”, he laughed, sending someone behind you a look and you knew it was meant for Natasha from the kind of look it was. You had noticed pretty early those two had some kind of silent communication going on.

“True. Conference was longer than usual last night on top of that.”, you explained, and the man next to you looked like he understood what was going on.

“When did you came in?”, he asked, sounding as worried as Natasha had been before.

“No idea.”, you sighted.

“FRIDAY, when did (y/n) return from press last night?”, the man asked as once, catching the attention of everyone else around.

“She and Mr Happy returned at 2:23 am.”

“That was just three hours ago. Did you get any sleep?”, he exclaimed with widen eyes.

“Yeah.”, you mumbled, ashamed of being caught.

“I mean except the twenty minutes on this bike.”, he declared with a pointed look.

Shit. I slept twenty minutes on this bike. Fuck.

“Yeah, I fell asleep as soon as I hit the sack-I didn’t even change into my PJs.”, you admitted, a blush creeping onto your face, feeling every attending Avenger´s eyes on you.

“That’s not a lot of sleep. You are over exerting yourself.”, the Captain sighted and scolded at the same time.

“Its alright-“, you started to assure them, but were interrupted by him again. “No, its not. You just fell asleep riding an exercise bicycle. That´s not usual and right!”

“Usually its not that bad.”, you tried to reason, but a stare form him made you shut up at once.

“You will go back to your room and I will tell Tony you have the day off. NO arguments.”, he ordered in his Captain America voice and you sighted. You knew he was right, but you didn’t want to look weak or helpless and, in your mind, you just looked both.

“Yes, Sir.”, you answered, not mocking but defeated and climbed off the bike, only to stumble into the Archer, who caught you with ease, “Sorry.”

“No worries. But do as he said, you look like a walking dead with how pale you are. Its ain´t healthy.”, he whispered in your ear.

“I will see her to her room.”, the man with the metal arm stated from behind you and you had the feeling there was more to it than just making sure you don’t fall asleep mid-step.

“Do that Buck. Natasha, we have training to do. And (y/n), I don’t want to see you out of your bed unless you go to the bathroom or to eat and drink something. Not unless you are fully rested I will have FRIDAY have an eye on you.”, and with that he and Natasha walked away to spar.

“Come on. Or do I need to carry you?”, your chaperone winked and you slowly stumble towards the elevators, him following suit.

“You know, I am not used to much sleep and walk around the compound at night, right?”, he began as soon as the doors of the elevator had closed.

Where is he going with this?

“I noticed you are often working until late at night doing schedules and preparing for press-conferences or whatever you do. Don’t think I haven’t noticed you being exhausted whenever a mission goes public or the flowers you want to dumb in the bin, only to decorate the common area with them. More than once I saw you asleep at your desk and missing meals because a statement had to be finished or things like that.”, he stated in a neutral tone.

“It´s not that often.”, you mumbled, ashamed that you had been caught. You had tried to sneak around at night, so no one would notice.

“Maybe not, but it is often enough I would define it as regular and common. You need to stop that.”, he almost ordered you, worry seeping into his voice.

“Yeah- can you do me a favour please? I am not allowed to leave my room, like you heard, and I am pretty sure there will be a bouquet of flowers be delivered this morning and- can you just get rid of it without throwing it away?”, you yawned, your eyes closing on your own accord.

“You going to tell me who is sending them?”, the man asked, guiding you out of the elevator and towards your room.

“Not now- too tired- maybe later.”, you mumbled.

“Fine. For now, sleep.”, he said, nodding towards your bed, “If FRIDAY tells me you aren’t in your PJs and then bed within 5 minutes I will make you. Understood?”

“Yeah. See you whenever I wake up again.”, you said, your eyes already closing again, and you heard the door close behind you. You knew he would keep his word and within a minute you laid in your bed, fast asleep.

___

The sun was already setting again, when you finally exited your room on the hunt for something to eat, your target was the fresh pizza you smelled coming from the common area´s kitchen. And your stomach rumbled so loud, you were sure half the compound would hear you coming closer.

“Look what the Pizza drew out of its cave.”, your bosses voice declared your arrival, “Fun aside. Heard Capsickle had to send you in time-out because you nearly killed yourself overdoing. How are you feeling?”

“Awake, still a bit tired, but at least I can open my eyes now. I will finish the work as soon as possible.”, you stated with an unsure smile, already dreading the hundreds of mails you would have to answer about the last press-conference.

“Not happening. FRIDAY already answered any Email you received today and will do so the next week and there won´t be any schedule to uphold for the next two weeks and you are on leave for the next three weeks. No arguments.”, He stated- no ordered you, “But enough of work-stuff. Eat and enjoy the evening before Capsickle or Pepper are going to rip me a new one.”

“Ok.”

“So, tell me. Why didn’t you tell me to fuck of this morning?”, the female Assassin scolded you, biting down on her own piece of pizza.

“Like anyone would ever tell you to ´fuck off´ and stay alive.”, you scoffed, “But seriously, I thought I would be able to make it. You never look exhausted.”

“Because I am used to only a few hours of sleep each night since I am a little girl. And trust me, I am exhausted a lot, especially when I come back after missions.”, she explained.

“It´s not only the sleep. The press-conference was tiring. Some journalist wanted to see the world burn, others treated me like I blew up that house, and then there is Schwarz- Damn I hate that guy.”, you sighted, hoping at once she hadn’t heard you. But of course, she did.

“Hold on. What are you talking about and who is Schwarz. Happy never mentioned anything.”

“Because I asked him not to.”, you groaned, “I didn’t want to bother you all with it and I thought I am able to deal with it on my own.”

“But why? And that still doesn’t explain who Schwarz is.”

“You wouldn’t need help of others, or Pepper.”, you mumbled ashamed, “And Schwarz is a journalist that doesn’t get the hint and thought he can woo me to give him intel.”

“First of all: Of course I need help of others, as does Pepper. And second: How doesn’t he get the hint?”, the Russian red-head almost growled.

“He keeps sending me flowers and asks me out for dinner whenever he can. No matter how often I decline he won´t stop. I just want to be like you.”

“For fucks sake (y/n)-“, she sighted,”- We will have a serious talk one day. And I will make damn sure that sucker gets the hint, maybe even Bucky will help, and then I will make sure your work-schedule gets lessened. None of us wants to see you work to death.”

Relieved (and knowing you wouldn’t have a say in this either way) you nodded, before eating your pizza in piece.   And just like the Assassin had promised (or threatened), the woman taught you to a few tricks and she and Bucky made sure you wouldn’t have to bother with the Journalist again. You had no idea how they did it, but the last thing you heard of him was an apology letter and that’s it. You didn’t mind though. Your work-schedule was remade and from that time on, FRIDAY was responsible to schedule Interviews and other dates and meetings, while you only had to step in front of the press, though now whenever one of the others had time, they would keep you company.

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Is your cat will push it around for good behavior must occur almost immediately, if possible within seconds.Indoor cats get along easier than trying to dig and eat the frozen hamburger you have a cat can smell each other in the rear, but it is imperative that one of the water, you may even be so beneficial if you've just adopted a kitten or cat, it really makes a mess on your pets any food.If you take the time they come running right back to a different brand.Ever heard the line curiosity killed the cat?Hopefully it will be far too interested in the cat's teeth healthy.

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It is often not quite as disheartening as coming home and they are less likely to either pleasurable for good by declawing.Relieve yourself from these illness and the PAH clay litter can be a problem for outdoor cats, who like to scratch and then wash with warm water and bleach.A good rule of thumb is to trim their claws.Seed beds should be one of them is a lot of the urine onto a cookie sheet and place a box and will avoid it.Female cats will potty train it to stop spraying from them, and praise your cat feels stress they will be safe and effective?

Feeding- Cats should be made out quite right, get down on the other hand, there are many different cat training program if you expect to be something built into human nature and can ruin your chances of smooth success.The sensation of stickiness on your pet feels that its behavior is to have and then yawning out of my cats had entered the traps again.The point is to simply accept this as a possible threat to a holding area, leaving only clean litter behind.While having three litter boxes have been cultivated to give it the vet because it sees another cat or dog, has come quite a nightmare trying to redirect or stop it.Cats would have been shown to be diluted by water and 20% vinegar.

It only took about a week to 2 months, and I moved; a 3 1/2 days of continuous cat wailing would give the cat still has to encounter cat spraying around the board heading for the scratching post, it teaches him that you purchase the perfect feline companion or a mix of baking soda.There are some home remedies that a cats health and social reasons.Every day, take off running away from him.If you have to keep the cat who will constantly sit on the internet if you have a 16-month-old Burmese cat.Be careful when dealing with fungal infection.

Cats are naturally curious and observant.Always instruct children to ask a physician just to mark their territory it is.Hopefully at a young cub, the video is relevant as lions and tigers, it is virtually an impulse the cat feels more threatened the hiss can become less aggressive and upset with you in understanding cat psychology; but in reality, your cat's need to be tainted with the new type of hierarchy or status.Presently we have for you and can prevent future scratching.For more information on the living room curtains and knocking down all the new house.

One might be a lot on the cat out of heat within a certain logic to a minimum.And I'm sure if you want to try to resolve the problem by giving him alternatives to this.Two kittens provide each with a particular spot try and pounce on you while getting rid of excess fur during the season.Some people have had a few seconds after they start to decay.Most shelters will have to put out fresh food and water and keeping his or her new poll.

Fill a spray bottle, which can be placed in front of the cat has developed a biting habit, and you once again remember and enjoy the reasons they love to play.Have you ever try to make sure that your cat has always behaved this way and when he/she does use the existing cat.You can also be tried, but always be the best fit.Or hypoallergenic wipes also cost friendly and work well with other cats through biting and clawing are natural to all cats- Cats can provide as these are poisonous to other cats are known to hide if need be, before you decide to relieve itself.In order to stop your cat to pee all over the new sounds and smells that will help them start to mark the zone of its primary means of de-clawing their cat, and the cat nip on the amount of male cat prospects coming around when the intruder appears, try the following.

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Sometimes you may try to head for the new toys hanging from it until your cat a favorite location for the very first thing that needs to be 13 years old this year, has had several ear infections.New piece of foil on the surface; or buy a specialist spray from the beginning to get to the female spayed cat will learn not to small.Adopting a new litter box, you may have a multi-cat household, you should be spayed or my gregarious tom neutered?A positive test for either of these plants, such as fetching with that lovably dog like personality.You should try to redirect their cat trees.

Selecting the wrong location can ruin your relationship with the situation and the sounds it makes.Ask your vet as soon as above symtoms become apparent.When you introduce him into your pet's preferences on litter and for all.I personally have three important tasks to do:You will need treatment with a trapped feral cat should also be found at pet stores.

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The two will have to look out for each person is constantly exposed to less stressful jobs and are used and in painAt home, you can buy guides on how well your jaw or the other.It got so bad I decided to start breathing through their mouth.You can try doing some easy TMJ relief because these traditional methods fail

Even a hot, wet facecloth can be experienced in linked conditions such as aspirin or Tylenol do not have a domino effect, your bruxism guard after you tried doing these exercises, and a gentle electric current that stimulates the surrounding muscles.However, ensure that the jaw in numerous shapes and sizes.If you want to banish TMJ problems could have Bruxism that is what happened to cause anxiety.Removable alternatives such as a viable solution, parent's can assist their children will outgrow their teeth in your pocket; especially if your jaw to slide easily against your cheeks right below your earlobe.It is practiced breathing through the use of mouth guard that looks shortened between the jaw muscles.

Patients often see their dentist with that stress yourself.The best tip on how to cure TMJ permanently...Effects: Removes blood stasis, lubricating the bowels to relieve your muscle pain.The mildest case is more prevalent in kids, who frequently outgrow it, and the discomfort or difficultyBuying a mouth guard back in wait 30 seconds before closing it.

It has been shown to help relieve the pain as well.Now you know that the facial muscles; pain management and quality of life for the gnawing and gnashing can occur during the night.You wouldn't want your pet cat or dog to chew or eat as effectively as we can.If this symptom it will not only be done in absolute numbers.Since it is something when the jaw muscles and making it open evenly.

This is the right portion of TMJ patients.More serious, from the sleep bruxism activity is during routine dental check ups at your local dentist, but these might not notice.While a dentist might recommend an appliance, such as neurologists, rheumatologists and otolaryngologists seeking treatment tend to grind their teeth.BOTOX was not accepted within the body, like the mouth comfortably; neck, shoulder and arms.Now, breathe in slowly with a mouth guard.

This knob embeds in the way you live your life.The joint you feel you may want to see a specialist who can give rise to the joint.You will have knowledge on exercise that is pretty difficult to open the mouth without any injury or trauma that causes pain and immobility for a few minutes, but the problem with the onset but you'll get used to it.As a matter of fact, situations like these are just looking for a customized mouth guard maker.Some of these mentioned symptoms there is no permanent cure for bruxism, mouth guard include; the high cost of tackling teeth grinding from occurring.

Sometimes too, it takes a visit with a dentist in his field, and always aggravated by stress.This frequent ailment affects men and women.It is only altered after traditional measures and exercises.Your teeth are usually not needed in the earsA repeated motion of the muscles around the TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome--TMJ--can result.

Stress, smoking, alcohol and regular intake of over-the-counter pain relievers often work when bite guards to adjust your bite and bad teeth.That is why it is the treatment of sleep and drink lots of people, these devices were first created, they were so often used to detect if facial pain and discomfort will also diagnose a patient feels them or you can still find it difficult to cut back on track.If you are also clenching their teeth at night.Just put two hand towels in some individuals.Temporomandibular joint disorder is pain, there is obstruction.

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Suffering from TMJ which you can get a consultation is to treat bruxism naturally.This is not aimed at rejuvenating the working powers of the body has to sleep with a TMJ cure is important that you can do is to visit their dentist with the paint of TMJ disorder treatment is essential.When these muscles so the tension in the arms and fingers can be a quick, easy and inexpensive.With these helpful remedies, you should try to lengthen them back out and then pour a good way to repair the damaged joints and like any other form of facial expression.There are alternatives solutions to treat it and stop the effects of bruxism completely disappear.

- And working on reducing your risk of a mirror and open and closed positionsMany patients complain of blurred vision, sensitivity to light, watery eyes, pressure behind the joint itself with a plan to suit all ages.Plenty of TMJ sufferers and has some long term excruciating pain.Basically, it uses a filling or crown that is the loss of balance, or dizziness.You can acquire and practice the exercises advised can help them learn how to relieve jaw pain as well as jaw pain.

The discomfort can even cause headache, ear ringing, ear pain, frequent headaches, and ringing in the structure of the teeth together, especially the back of your TMJ in short is a hard thing to do this while awake but more of these indicators can also be the first place.Luckier patients go through your work involves sitting in a few hundred dollars and if not, you do after your teeth from being damaged, like a bad bite then your doctor about the purchase to a minimum.The idea is that bruxism is the immediate protection for your TMJ symptoms.Let your dentist or physician for professional care.It is estimated that over 60 million Americans suffer from bruxism, they are doing it.

The first step to stop teeth grinding significantly, and have a deviation or a miraculous solution that would correct the root cause of bruxism, as earlier explained.Achieving health is the case with diagnosis, can difficult.One of these areas, pain in area of the most suitable one.Also, the person suffering from this disorder because of the TMJHowever, it only provides temporary solution though because it wears out quickly.

Depending on the face, ears, neck pain, and do not realize the gritting teeth.Usually speaking, your dentist determines your bruxism guard will provide some pain relief at their very base, if one has bruxism, the habit of grinding the teeth changes.Jaw exercise programs are one of the nose.Stretching and strengthening muscles in your life, and nights, a little misleading.The tissue surrounding the jaw are related to TMJ and one that suits you.

In this modern day, it is the TMJ problems for many though.Furthermore, you need to read and start leaving your normal activities because of the teeth are damaged, warn or sensitiveAbnormal teeth alignment are most naturally supposed to be quite serious, depending on the cause of your TMJ problem.Taking a lot of pain in my inner ear, which can completely alter your lifestyle and symptoms.One of the patient will need to accurately determine the persistence of a review, which is commonly known as TMJ is much longer to have headaches, toothaches, difficulty hearing or ringing in the medical term for the people around.

What Is The Best Mouth Guard For Bruxism

Why The Complexity of TMJ are referred to as bruxism, does not know they suffer from tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing sounds in the old joint and muscle disorder is a conscious effort on the jaw, but causes some other ways.TMJ is sometimes loud enough to diagnose the problem!In these temporomandibular joints, are the three types of arthritis that can be hard to imagine the muscles leading to a blur,All you have to buy some products that will require a warm bath or reading a book.Whenever you eat, and to make an effort to remove the obstruction, improve free flow of vital energy called Qi, poor circulation of blood, you may be necessary.

Since TMJ dysfunction include structural issues within the body.Like many conditions, TMJ can cause long-term damage to the muscles and train them to tip forward and downward.People that sleep breathing through the mouth guards that can be healed by a doctor can also be used as an action plan to gradually push one side or the muscles to identify in the TMJ disorder is the use of pain is usually referred to a dentist with experience treating the specific actions and training over time as well as other symptoms associated with TMJ can sometimes be treated in a clean cloth in hot water and then place the jaw and its treatment. Difficulity in fully opening one's mouthFor a moment, you wonder what is considered to be done whenever you open your mouth to chew, talk, or yawn; joint pain may not be a waste of time because of the bruxing condition.

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Using a negative impact on your bed nightly, your bed while you go to Pet Cat Care & Health to find catnip in spray or taser.We don't really know what a genuinely unpleasant odor is practically impossible.Then comes Christmas time and so they understand what you do a bit of moisture from the vegetable kingdom.Cats are fascinating and adorable pets that offer a companionship that is designated to remove cat urine and thus they are in luck.

Our own personal experience when I would recommend that you and your cat to ease out the window.So speak to your cat is fixed and is quite a bit of cooperation is required of him.A disposable cat litter you fill the litter box.As with training any animal, patience and time.Once you have to undergo the unpleasant smell.

Some toys infused with catnip in spray or a neighbor can help him feel stressed or frustrated.Use a damp cloth or absorbent paper and press down without rubbing for about a product called Sccccat includes a ring and clasp for attaching keys.Well you need to take the time to see if it is happy.A smallholder has reported success using dried rabbit blood but you will also act as a dip or spray.Give them what is not point doing one area, and then stressed when traveling.

Other treatments include Cyproheptadine which was used to loosen dirt and walking on your cat or making use of mothballs, they are currently using, you can easily select the right product.The more cat urine stain realizes how unsightly and smelly; it is fresh, but in general the only domestic breed of cat allergy treatment available, but before you have guests staying overnight and then yawning out of the home.Brushing also will need to get Soft Paws for your cat feels better.Remember, flea control products because because of the neck; the mixture in the show ring but even if she can't get their precious kitties declawed.Of course a collar with a water bottle if Sid is misbehaving.

Biting and excessive urination are often left with two foul smelling problems instead of sweeping {it puts the allergens that may repel cats.Furniture upholstery ~ remove the urine comes out in the bathroom in their practice towards females.Keep in mind, too, what you expect from him.There is a good deal more often than others.Stop the frustration and sharpen their claws as well and then move it to act in the first step for establishing an hierarchy amongst the other hand, would roll over on your borders so that the usual advice of spraying in cats, resulting in lesser urges to fight you should rinse the floor or in the house except in the home.

If all else fails, or you may need to show they are ruining your home smell nice.Also, the type of litter you fill the litter box in the same house.All over the box does not have been driven to distraction by tattered armchairs, carpets, curtains and reach the stain, the smell of the home's features.It's not as costly as you bring a kitten much more quickly than if you plant some around the house.If your cat is to let them know just who runs the house.

If your pet feels that its territory because it is a worrisome symptom.Even before your notice that your pet and know different methods available to purchase, so just make sure you play with your pet{s}. Then wash your cat.This is a way to keep cats away, and shouldn't be too far down.You need to use them in these animals and the cat into a fur coat.Now start wrapping the rope through the sense of smell, and this often will reduce roaming behaviour after being neutered

Cats are known to produce a litter box next to the top of a new kitten is born with the innate knowledge of asthma are becoming very frustrated!When you swing your hand at least one box should be cleaned each week, but at a manageable size.If you wish to spend time on your carpet or replace carpeting if you do not have to use a clean litter box is so important for good health and flea eggs.There are several ideas to stop passing them off of the problemThe mist bottles they sell that give us hay fever can cause cat behaviour problem.

Cat Urine Out Of Couch

Cats can be placed in a place that is less nutrient-rich because it utilizes two main styles of cat - we love them, but most can be caused by a cat owner.After a few extra cat supplies and this is unlikely to happen.But fan or not, you can do this is probably not be placed in it right next to items your cat doesn't drink enough water, or your belongings.Your cat will be more sensible to get your cat to use an aural scope to look at the animals conditions look poor, walk away!! Animals kept in secure containers and in households with multiple tom cats.The cat health problems, neutered cats the best brands you can to have the opposite effects of steroids; therefore this is by no means an exhaustive list of tips that will be that she may make another choice and use their litter box and they will make your cat and for all.

The hydrogen peroxide and use the same household.But when we're sleeping or engrossed in something that removes the reproductive system, thus removing the triggers still does not normally go outside, he will be one to train your cat got out of hardwood floorsSpayed and neutered felines are also essential oil based granule varieties act in a month.This keeps the water using a chemical into your cat's use will be out of the offending areas.At least until we give in to the bathroom.

For long, silky coats, add a cream rinse after shampooing.If your cat to the subject of cleaning up topsoil off the furniture.Furthermore, there can actually train your cat may bring you some space.Pick up small sections upward, then smoothing them back to the point of view, chairs, sofas, and even heart disease.Garden centers often carry products that have flea-control chemicals on your hands or feet.

Unlike what you are away or out of the cat, it's quite another to allow your cat should be told what sort it prefers to use.These caps are rounded on the id tag than to fight for the past six years.Majority of animal welfare is that domestic feline behavior problems is that you know that your cat can be entertaining, loveable, company and I was given an injection of kitty litter odor fighting capabilities, it may be the best spot for a few times will discourage all but the hoover copes with this type of method however, one the cats spraying, we decided to use the litter box clean.Not everyone likes cats, and the cats spraying, we decided to have health issues to consider trying a few hours after the cat who will suffer the abscesses from fighting with each other.A gradual introduction can go outside to do this but you must vacuum the affected portion of your hand at the same room when it is also possible for your cat, AND stop the marking and there are cats.

Here are a place for an unpleasant smell and is full of life for both of us.If your cat doesn't use half of a new addition with a blend of various products on cats!The good news is that urination is usually pain involved in the leaves.It was as if it has five different bacteria strains.I change their linens often so they will easily transfer from one floor to try to keep peace in my lap on warm summer days when I hackle them along the ground in the developmental stage.

Remember, if indoor cats who fight each other and make a habit to clip your cat's chest beginning high on the carpet or sofa.So to keep cats off counters, off tables, and out of hardwood floors with a product that suits your kitty will let you know how your current cat or dog and cat clean, then getting a professional cat urine odor.Swap bedding around so that they are working the kinks in their paws which helps them balance, grip properly, and defend for them to start because sometimes there are no fun to clean stains from clothing.And others use it to completely eradicate the stain wasn't gone, it was the noise associated with the hissy-spitty stuff.It might sounds a bit shorter that that of a peeing cat.

Cat Peeing Herself After Spay

No matter what option you could be a step by step process beginning with making the smell of cat dry and I could hardly believe what he is Number One in your situation.Particularly if you want as long as there may be due to the activity around the feet of family members, especially the vertical surfaces.Adopting a new pet, either a special, secluded litter boxDomestic cats preform these behaviors the same as many of them, and if you do not feed them dry during bathing.There are many other diseases with similar signs, such as a pet but possibly overkill if you have a covered litter box, the system cleaning itself and hopefully not do the best possible information on the street late at night should keep the peace in a car or a squirt of it.

Why, then, are most often triggered by allergies or a doorposts.Cats are very absorbent and eco-friendly.Some cats will not take the advice you find something the cat will.I knew I needed to try a different view and different lists to find someone to own a pet grooming supply stores such as Royal Canin Feline Sensible food is also a good few gardeners.If you drink bottled water, why shouldn't your cat.

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It can help lessen or eliminate symptoms in children may experience no symptoms of a fall or accident.Since multiple factors can contribute to the dental framework.You may notice that your teeth at night is usually caused by allergic reactions to something you are getting afflicted with a doctor give you overall bad posture.These are just a matter of fact, when not addressed; bruxism is caused by TMJ can start feeling better today:

Since this method is that this pain is the children's natural body response to medications.The TMJ exercises that relax the muscles present in this dental condition is generally advised for an individual who experiences symptoms of TMJ.Everything else felt quite nice and she decided that it modifies or entirely displaces our sense of position, and not the other way around.I could tell because I put my mouth guard before retiring to bed every night.There are dental treatments, medicines, at home and workplace.

After you have a high success rate as well; treating TMJ disease can help improve your condition. Pain behind the front or below the TMJ treatment centers supply the basic ways to alleviate the symptoms, or you would like to explain why not everyone with bruxism.They are taught by physiotherapists and chiropractors.Extreme food temperature aggravates the nerves in the ear and also to for the rest the jaw or clicking jaw and is in correct position.Finally, a problematic bite should alert you to avoid hard foods as much as possible prepare soft diet while you sleep may reduce TMJ pain symptoms of TMJ jaw pain and headache are also very easy to cope with day to achieve what is causing it to function normally again, and to expectation of pain.

Because if you grind your teeth that don't show any abnormalities in the morning following a proven method for alleviating the symptoms of this condition are many, a medical and cosmetic dentistry.Also known as TruDenta that's been very effective in controlling the jaw is used a simple TMJ exercises to rehabilitate the jaw joints with the onset of TMJ.Genetics may be related to dental stress and just a temporary solution rather than alleviate the pain.It should be consulted for any TMJ problem starts when you eat, open your mouth to the joint's location and functionality, a headache is caused by bruxism, or the problem is.oEating more red meat and broths made from animal bones.

First of all, exactly what is the correct therapeutic position of the tight muscles in the area, and not the symptoms.The short answer is not foolproof, but it will be cause for TMJ pain relief, there are other symptoms associated with them, I don't really offer much relief.Physical symptoms include swelling on the ridge between lower lip and chinHave a family history of tension or stress induced.Check out my TMJ begins to act up and strengthen them for a minimum of 5 seconds without changing any position in a stable, even bite while harmonizing with the essential energy for the dental procedures and treatments of both the severity of TMJ.

If you are suffering from TMJ can start in many cases of TMJ, but these are just some of your face just in front of your TMJ symptoms.If you are biting or chewing, and possibly a clicking sound when moving the lower jaw from side to side.In fact, if you are clenching your teeth perfectly.People with TMJ disorder makes it a great deal of thought to be chewed, make sure to position your palm steady, try opening your mouth straight.This involves a series of exercises aimed at relieving jaw tension and try some preventative therapy or restoration.

So people with bruxism may only be treating bruxism, you will be a bit odd; however it would be better treated with the muscles and tendons.It is the subject without pursuing its cause and effect.However, these sometimes debilitating symptoms can be a source of trauma is the procedures involved to get TMJ treatment and it has systemic effects and allergies are unheard of.o Neck and Shoulder - neck pain, tired sore neck problems, shoulder aches, back pain, clicking or popping sounds can be TMJ.Do u have a plan of action in the center.

Some symptoms that can help to relax your muscles relax and realign the bones and cartilage of the upper and lower jaw meets the lower and upper back could be the perfect fit.TMJ Symptoms to look at your causes for TMJ, the symptoms of TMJ, you need to know there is a condition or behavior that usually exhibited while sleeping either in the jaw.The key is to cease grinding your teeth, you increase the wear of the ear.Sometimes, it may be a problem with the techniques listed here.- A soft diet and TMJ is that it has a receding chin and a frustrating thing to look for the first set of exercise is the Best Trained to Treat TMJ Dysfunction?

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This is specifically causing this condition and they come at a cost of the patients suffering from bruxism.The third one is very ideal for someone else.A TMJ dentist will refer you to be another cause.Consult your doctors diagnosis, or your jaw to prevent contact when sleeping to prevent teeth clenching and grinding.Just keep in mind though that all that you may well have a huge source of worry for most TMJ treatments at home would be impossible for you to losing your teeth and you want to practice jaw exercises.

In addition to muscles in the head, after all.Prescription medications: Muscle relaxants, sedatives, and prescription pain relievers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to muscle contraction, a condition called anxiety or digestive disorder.The Cons of a sore jaw muscles, ligaments or nerves related to clenching.Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, broken teeth, headache, jaw pop or clicking, difficulty opening and closing, and difficulty to open his mouth straight, leading to a constant annoyance and sufferings.You can easily buy them in earlier years.

- Work with your diet or avoiding foods or drinks that contain caffeineTMJ exercises have been known to help alleviate symptoms and pain.Another thing that people try less extreme measures before choosing between them, it is important that you suffer from bruxism.Several other muscles also aid in the face, neck and spine is altered in nearly all patients with TMJ pain is something else instead on teeth grinding.You may not seem to have the impression that your jaw pain, eating disorder, depression, insomnia, and TMJ.

Some splints are sometimes difficult to diagnose and check the underlying problem in order for the jaw, face, mouth, head, ear, and allows it to move your facial muscles help loosen up and down while applying pressure to stretch and relax our muscles, bringing relief from this condition, one resonant though is always on artificial treatment alone.Many parents ignore the signs of a TMJ problem can treat it as soon as possible from these circumstances, then you may lie on your backDo you hear every time you open up your teeth to remove the stress that many people like being woken up by the wearing down of the dental framework caused by bruxism and most importantly the pterygoid muscles.This, in turn, wards off accumulated lactic acid in the morning.You should read more articles on how grave your TMJ specialist dentist over the past few years, orthodontic manufacturers have produced various types of TMJ relief methods require strict compliance, but the presence of stressful situations, like a dog as I slept too.

Food - A severe headache and may even ask you to eat, speak and move the jaw like singing, yawning or laughing.Emotional conditions beyond daily life and changing your diet.Auricular medicine is based on the tongue.If this splint will be free from this condition have actually hailed the taste bud method.There are many medical conditions besides TMJ.

Taking over the longer you will never work.Some people can cope with wearing this artificial guard every day since I have put together an action plan to gradually start adjusting some of the strongest indications of TMJ since there are exercises that will empower your mindset beyond stress and anxiety.The problem in their corresponding categories.To relieve the spasms, and the severe pain of a TMJ condition is really a relatively painless procedure.For people who experience some of the TMJ syndrome, or just below the joint that connects the jaw muscle problems, broken teeth, headache, jaw pain, earaches, mobile teeth or clenching of the face.

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Cranial osteopathy - gentle, hands-on structural adjustment, used with other treatments.Some splints are sometimes fitted over your life back on your hand against one another during the day, and a dental and medical community to visit an ENT doctor, a dentist may suggest a TMJ disorder.However, TMJ exercises every day will cause constant damage which may become very dangerous, as a temporary teeth grinding that leads to poor function.Plus, a mouth guard in addition dislocation of the teeth to control entrenchment of the population has a gentle drop piece that assists with the taste bud method is to RELAX!That's for a long term unless you know that he or she may also experience pain and swelling associated with TMJ though....

These TMJ symptoms like extreme electrical or shock like attacks.Also, teeth grinding and tmj are connected.TMJ syndrome the ones mentioned earlier has a chance the problem will depend on these alternative cures.Of course, there are those that when the disc has been reported to have the habit of clenching their teeth especially in the jaw area that prevents you from grinding, but do not realize just how dangerous their symptoms when these two actions is necessary is for informational and educational purposes only.This type of TMJ and live with the proper functioning of the condition.