I didn't take any tylenol or a hot bath, but I have been wracked with depression from schizoaffective disorder and I constantly think of suicide. Maybe it's because I have so many mental painkillers already?

The problem is that I have some really slow-growing stubble, and the epilator (I got a Silk-Epil 7) takes forever to get them. It's like it has a 3% chance of getting them. Maybe I should exfoliate first? I was so excited to use it I jumped right in.

Also it stings, but I'm inclined to say it hurts *less* than waxing. It's not that much worse than tweezing. Of course I waxed my face two weeks ago and also tweezed hairs as they came back, but I still had a fair amount of facial hair, but I guess it would be less painful than if I had a full chin. Also, I'm Chinese by ethnicity.

Hey Erika, if you're thinking of suicide please call one of the help lines!

oh I've already been psychiatrically hospitalized four times, involuntarily admitted once, and I've been dealing with suicidal ideation for three years....it's just something I deal with.

Erika, I have not had a chance to greet you, and welcome you to the site.  I hope you are finding the information you need to help with your transition.

This is a support site, but only a moderator or two have crisis training.  I assume you are seeing someone for depression.

Feel free to contact a moderator at any time, especially if you are feeling like you want to hurt yourself, and we will point to addition resources.