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I’m a 22F from India, preparing for important exams, and I feel emotionally exhausted by repeated arguments with my mom.

Today around 4 PM, my younger sister came home from school, had lunch, and said she wanted to go to a mall just 1–2 km away to relax a little because she’s also buried in studies and rarely gets free time. My mom said no because it’s summer afternoon and unsafe, which I understand. But when we tried explaining that my sister only had time today, the conversation escalated badly.

I casually said something like, “If we can’t even go somewhere this close, when will we ever go on a family outing?” That triggered a 30–40 minute argument. My mom said we’re completely disrespectful, out of control, ungrateful, and that when our parents get old, we won’t care for them after all their sacrifices.

She just wants me to feel bad and I end up labelling myself as a bad daughter altogether, crying myself to sleep:')

How do I handle conversations like this without getting emotionally drained or making things worse?

How can I save up my energy?

Hii everyone 🎀

23F (65kgs,5 ft 4inches)

I’m thinking of doing a 5-day water fast for weight loss. During the fast, I plan to take 2 scoops of whey protein daily (one in the morning and one in the evening), along with electrolytes and supplements like vitamin D, B12, iron, etc. I’m not planning to eat solid food during these 5 days.

Has anyone tried something similar? Did it help with weight loss, and was it safe/manageable? Any advice or things I should be careful about?

Hi everyone. I’m thinking about trying a 5-day water fast mainly for weight loss and I wanted honest advice from people who have actually done longer fasts before. I’ve been struggling with my weight and I really want to lose fat quickly, but I also don’t want to do something completely unsafe or harmful for my body.

My current idea is this: for 5 days, I would not eat any solid food at all. I would only drink water, take electrolytes, and consume 2 scoops of whey protein daily — one scoop in the morning and one in the evening. The reason I want to include whey protein is because I’m worried about losing too much muscle or feeling extremely weak during the fast. I’m also planning to continue taking my regular supplements like vitamin D, B12, iron, and maybe a multivitamin during the fasting period.

I’m not doing this for “detox” reasons or anything like that. My main goal is rapid weight loss and reducing bloating. I know a lot of the initial weight loss during fasting can be water weight, but I still wanted to ask whether a plan like this can actually help with visible fat loss over 5 days. I also want to know whether including whey protein technically “breaks” a water fast or if this would still be considered some type of modified fasting.

I’m also curious about side effects. For people who have done longer fasts, how bad were the headaches, weakness, dizziness, cravings, mood swings, etc.? Did electrolytes help a lot? Were you able to continue normal daily activities like studying, working, walking around, or did you feel exhausted the whole time?

Another thing I’m worried about is hair fall and muscle loss. I already deal with hair fall, so I don’t want to make it worse by doing something extreme. That’s one of the reasons I thought adding protein and supplements might make the fast “safer,” but I honestly don’t know if that’s true or not.

Also, after the 5 days are over, what’s the best way to start eating normally again? I’ve heard some people regain all the weight immediately after fasting, especially if they binge eat afterwards. I definitely want to avoid that.

Please don’t sugarcoat things — I genuinely want realistic advice, especially from people who have tried something similar themselves. Did it actually help you lose weight? Was it worth it? Would you recommend it or suggest a different approach instead?