When you're young and a little naive , it's common to feel invincible when it comes to your body. Staying up late, maybe partying too much, working out with incorrect form β you might not feel some of these at the moment, but boy, do they catch up to you.
While those examples might seem obvious, people in this Reddit thread are sharing the things that seemed minor in the moment but ended up having lasting effects on their bodies long-term.
Here is what some shared:. We were told that pain was temporary, but pride was forever. I've had three orthopedic surgeries, one of which wasn't successful and from which I went septic. I was diagnosed with arthritis before I was My knees are shot. As it turns out, the pain is forever and comes with compounding interest. I thought it was something that would go away after your teens, but it's still destroying my face a decade later, and nothing seems to work.
It's most likely genetic since the other women in my family still suffer from it. Even if there was a cure, I still have the permanent scarring since dark skin tends to scar worse than light skin.
It definitely leads to hearing loss and hearing aids. When you already know you have some mental troubles, you think that explains your drowsiness and low mood and don't look for more issues. It does not only hurt your cardiovascular system; it may slowly destroy your life.
