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post #1 of 19
6/13/07 at 8:14pm
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like a baby, is there any way to reduce redness/tearing/puffiness/etc. really quickly? Just out of curiousity

TIA!
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post #2 of 19
6/13/07 at 8:20pm
put some metal spoons into the freezer for a bit. then put them on your eyes.
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post #3 of 19
6/13/07 at 10:24pm
i take a shower!
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post #4 of 19
6/13/07 at 10:25pm
or you can just come run into my arms Elaina, I'm only 12 blocks away
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post #5 of 19
6/13/07 at 10:31pm
I rinse a towel with cold water and put it over my eyes for awhile. I normally end up falling asleep, lol.
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post #6 of 19
6/13/07 at 10:42pm
Okay, this might sound a little weird but in addition to splashing a little cold water on my eyes, I force myself to smile. I will literally stand in front of the bathroom mirror and fake a big smile. It seems to work for some reason.
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post #7 of 19
6/14/07 at 8:07am
chilled cucumbers work well.
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post #8 of 19
6/14/07 at 8:15am
i think its cause smiling releases the happy endorphins (sp) and will help to get rid of the puffyness i try and use cold damp cloths or things like that to take away the redness etc.
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post #9 of 19
6/14/07 at 10:35am
I've become quite experienced at making it look like u havnt cried!
had a very shitty time with my ex bf when i was in highschool and he was in college lol (i was a jealous 16 year old!)

anyway...

the spoons work in the freezer! and it sounds wierd but if u sit and u smile and what not it makes you look a little happier if you're around people or u have to go out in front of someone quick.

also a cool clothe will reduce the redness in your face and puffiness in your eyes.
give your nose a good blow! lol so you dont sound as sad
sometimes just fresh air will help you calm down
and i think someone else said this but if you have time take a shower it takes your mind of stuff... and yea!

but i find the cool cloth and spoons most effective for redness and puffiness and try to only pat your eyes dry or dab them with a kleenex rather than rubbing them that way your eyes aren't so red!
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post #10 of 19
6/14/07 at 3:04pm
Dunk head into tub of ice cream.

Like, literally and metaphorically...

Mmmm.... I should take my own advice. BRB!
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post #11 of 19
6/14/07 at 6:58pm
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Originally Posted by sillywahine View Post
i take a shower!
It has been a while since I had a cry that necessitated it, but I do the same.
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post #12 of 19
6/15/07 at 6:39am
I cried a lot in high school... and I had read somewhere, to wet some papertowels with cool water, squeeze most of the excess water out and then place on top of eyes. Always worked like a charm for me.

Sounds like a lot of these ideas are pretty similar
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post #13 of 19
6/18/07 at 1:49pm
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Originally Posted by compulsive View Post
I rinse a towel with cold water and put it over my eyes for awhile. I normally end up falling asleep, lol.
I do this too, except sometimes I'd put on music and then fall asleep haha.
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post #14 of 19
6/18/07 at 9:40pm
Thread Starter 
Haha thanks girls! I normally take a shower as well when I have the time to hide it All very good ideas.

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Originally Posted by sillywahine View Post
or you can just come run into my arms Elaina, I'm only 12 blocks away
Will do
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post #15 of 19
6/19/07 at 12:51am
I wash my face and make sure I get lots of water in my eyes to wash out the saltiness, then lots of eyedrops.
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post #16 of 19
6/19/07 at 9:29pm
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Originally Posted by daynuh20 View Post
Okay, this might sound a little weird but in addition to splashing a little cold water on my eyes, I force myself to smile. I will literally stand in front of the bathroom mirror and fake a big smile. It seems to work for some reason.
aaww i do this too!! i end up chuckling at myself for looking like an idiot. but i'll try the spoon in freezer too.. sounds like fun!
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post #17 of 19
6/21/07 at 6:19am
Not sure if this would help, but "Visine" eye drops for the eye redness? It would probably soothe the irritation of crying?
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post #18 of 19
7/7/07 at 9:59pm
yeah, basically anything cold will help reduce the puffiness. i use one of those hot to cold eye masks whenever my eyes are puffy.. just leave it in the freezer!
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post #19 of 19
7/8/07 at 11:25am
A damp teabag on each eye works great Something in the tea tightens the skin and makes the puffiness go away.
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