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This Is Why I’m Not Afraid Of Being Alone, I’m Afraid Of Being With A Man Whose Soul Doesn’t Match Mine

By
Riley Cooper

I get it – relationships are not a smooth journey. Relationships are not perfect nor are they supposed to be.

But I believe that being in a relationship with someone shouldn’t be a difficult, painful experience. It shouldn’t hurt. And yet, some relationships suck all the energy out of you and rob you of your happiness. Some relationships hurt to the bone.

And I know this the best. I’ve had a couple of draining and one-sided relationships. I’ve dated guys who made me feel bad about myself. I’ve had a couple of such toxic relationships that I realized being single is not scary.

I’ve realized that it’s not rolling solo that is terrifying but being in a draining, poor, crappy relationship.

That’s why I can proudly say that I’m not afraid of being alone, I’m afraid of dating.

Here’s why:

1. I don’t fear to be alone, I fear to be with a man who makes me feel like I’m alone.

I’m not afraid of doing anything by myself. I’m not afraid of going to bars, restaurants, or the cinema alone. I’m not afraid of going to birthday parties, weddings, or concerts alone.

Rather, I’m afraid of being in a relationship with a guy who makes me feel like I’m alone. A guy who doesn’t make me feel happy and fulfilled. A guy who makes me feel lonely in his presence.

2. I don’t fear to sleep alone, I fear to lie next to the wrong man.

I have no problem going to bed by myself. I’m not afraid of sleeping and waking up in an empty bed. Instead, I’m afraid of lying next to a man who’s not the right person for me. A man who isn’t committed to me. A man who doesn’t give a damn about me.

3. I don’t fear to be myself, I fear to date a guy that makes me feel like I can’t be who I really am.

I know who I am. I’m aware of my insecurities and fears and I’m not ashamed of them. And when I’m in a relationship, I wear my heart on my sleeve. I show my emotions freely and proudly.

That’s why I fear to date a guy who doesn’t accept and cherish me for who I am. A guy who doesn’t respect my opinions and decisions. A guy who wants me to change and be someone that I’m not.

4. I’m not afraid of having lunch alone, I’m afraid of having to endure a meaningless, boring conversation with someone over lunch.  

Having lunch or dinner alone at home or at a restaurant does not scare me at all. What I dread is having to engage in small talk with someone over lunch. Someone who is not capable of having deep, substantial, stimulating conversations. Someone whom I have nothing to share with.

5. I’m not afraid of making love, I’m afraid of making love to a man who couldn’t care less about me.

I’m afraid of making love to a guy who doesn’t value emotional intimacy. A guy with whom I can’t connect on a deep mental, emotional, and spiritual level. A guy who only sees me as a ‘doll’ whose purpose is to satisfy his sexual needs and desires. A guy to whom my feelings and soul mean nothing. A guy who is only interested in my body.

6. I’m not afraid of being alone, I’m afraid of being with a man whose soul doesn’t match mine.

The idea of rolling solo doesn’t scare me at all. What scares me is the idea of giving my heart to a man who doesn’t know how to take care of it.

I fear the idea of sacrificing and making compromises for a man who isn’t worth it. I fear the idea of committing myself to a man who doesn’t even deserve a second of my attention. I fear the idea of falling in love with a man whose soul doesn’t match mine.

Digital Distraction Is Destroying Your Love Life And You Are Not Even Aware Of It

By
Riley Cooper

How many times have you declined your partner’s invitation to go to a restaurant or party together because you wanted to stay at home and watch movies on Netflix? Or can you remember when the last time was when you had dinner with your partner without you scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed?

Well, it’s hard to admit, but this sounds familiar to all of us. It seems that these days, our phones, laptops, tablets, social media, and of course, television capture almost all of our attention.

Whether we scroll through our Facebook newsfeed, post selfies on Instagram, watch our favorite sitcom or TV show, watch funny videos on YouTube, or play games on the internet, we devote significant amounts of time to digital devices.

The number of digital distractions which are easily available on our phones, laptops, and television is so great that we’ve stopped paying attention to what’s going on around us. Most importantly, we’ve started neglecting and ignoring our partners and spouses.

If you find this hard to agree with, just try to remember how many times have you decided to watch your favorite TV show on Netflix, (to be more precise – a couple of episodes of it), instead of cuddling with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse?

Countless times, right?

Well, it’s no wonder since it seems like we’ve started devoting almost all of our time to digital devices and internet distractions.

Social media, streaming video, and all internet distractions have simply begun interfering with our relationships, both romantic and otherwise.

We’ve got so hooked on them, that we’ve stopped counting how many times we’ve turned down invitations to go out to a concert, the cinema, or a new restaurant in favor of watching movies at home or updating our statuses on Facebook all night long. 

What’s worse – your love life is not the only thing which is affected by digital distractions – so is your health.

Sitting for hours in front of the TV or your computer increases your risks for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, indigestion, and even cancer.

So, since social media and digital distractions are neither contributing to nor improving your love life and health, it means that you have no other option but to reduce the amount of time you spend watching TV or using social media.

Start devoting more attention to your significant other than to your phone. Look into your partner’s eye. Talk to them. Laugh with them. Cuddle with them. Be aware of their presence. And learn to prioritize the beauty of real life over virtual life.

Find The Strength To Forgive Yourself For Every Time You Forgot How Much You Value

By
Riley Cooper
your worth

Find the strength to forgive yourself for every time you forgot your own worth.

Find the courage to forgive yourself for every time you let others make you doubt your qualities and strength. For every time you let selfish and manipulative people make you feel unworthy and weak.

Find the strength to forgive yourself for every time you loved someone more than they loved you. For every time you showered with attention and affection someone who didn’t deserve you. For every time you sacrificed your happiness for someone who wasn’t worth it.

Find the strength to forgive yourself for every time you stayed in relationships for longer than you should have.

Find the strength to forgive yourself for every time you loved people who played with your feelings. People who took you for granted. People who didn’t care about you. People who broke your heart.

Find the strength to forgive yourself for every time you were good to people who didn’t deserve your kindness. People who lied to you, manipulated you, guilt-tripped you, talked behind your back, and took advantage of you.

Find the strength to forgive yourself for every time you ignored your needs, desires, and problems so as to pay attention to and prioritize the needs, desires, and problems of others.

Yes, forgive yourself for all these things and don’t blame yourself for anything. Instead, be proud of yourself.

Be proud of yourself for trying too hard, for leaving your comfort zone many times, for taking care of your relationships, both romantic and otherwise, for always telling the truth, and for fighting to keep the people you love.

Be proud of yourself for loving genuinely, honestly, deeply, unconditionally, and fearlessly.

Be proud of yourself for getting up and moving forward every time life knocked you down.

Be proud of yourself for mending your heart every time someone broke it into countless pieces.

Be proud of yourself for everything you’ve done and achieved in life.

Be proud of everything you are. And never – NEVER forget your worth!

6 Manipulation Techniques A Narcissist Will Use To Get What They Need From You

By
Riley Cooper

Narcissists are those self-centered, conceited, and manipulative beings that won’t ask for your permission to suck all the energy and happiness out of you and control your mind.

Narcissists are so good at lying and playing mind games that they can make you doubt your own logic and perception of reality to get what they need from you.

These sneaky monsters are everywhere around you. They can be that family member you’re very close to. They can be that loyal friend you’ve been best friends with for years. They can be that supportive co-worker whom you have absolute trust in. You simply can’t hide from them.

That’s why it’s important for you to be able to recognize and understand the characteristics of narcissists. Because only when you’re able to identify narcissists, will you be able to save yourself from falling into their trap.

Here are 6 manipulation techniques a narcissist will use to get what they need from you:

1. They will praise you, idealize you, and discard you.

A narcissist will shower you with compliments and sweet words and they will idealize you until they manage to convince you that they are kind, honest, and caring.

And when they notice that you’re falling for their tricks, i.e. that they have control over you, and when they get what they need from you, they won’t think twice about devaluing you and removing you from their life as if you were worthless.

2. They will hide their true colors.

In order to take advantage of you, a narcissist will hide their true self. They’ll do everything in their power to make you believe that they’re the sweetest, most compassionate, and most trustworthy person you’ve ever met.

And once they manage to convince you that they’re this kind of person, they’ll begin showing their true colors. They’ll start playing mind games with you. They’ll start gaslighting you, guilt-tripping you, and hurting your feelings. They’ll display such negative and hurtful behaviors that you’ll be left wondering where that sweet, caring person disappeared.

3. They will make you doubt your self-worth.

A narcissist will do everything in their power to find out what your insecurities and fears are. And once they succeed in this, they’ll use them against you.

They’ll make fun of your weaknesses, mistakes, and failures and they’ll bombard you with snide comments. They’ll make you feel like you’re the weakest, most flawed, and most unimportant person in the world.

4. They’ll involve a third person into the relationship so as to make you compete for their attention.

When a narcissist notices that you’re losing interest in them, they’ll be quick to tell you something, like, “I wish you would treat me more like her/him” so as to make you compete for their attention and/or affection.

Or if they notice that you’re trying to complain to them about their behavior, they’ll be quick to involve another person between you two in order to gain their support. Yes, this is how the twisted mind of a narcissist works.

5. They will blame you for things that are not your fault.

One thing a narcissist will never do is admit and take responsibility for their mistakes and wrongdoings. That’s why if a narcissist notices that you’re trying to complain to them about something bad they said or did to you, they’ll be quick to lay the blame at your door.

They’ll try to make you feel like you’re just exaggerating things. And to make themselves appear innocent, they won’t think twice about calling you “overly sensitive,” “dramatic,” or even “paranoid.”

6. They will take on different personas.

One minute they’ll be charming, compassionate, and caring and they’ll be selfish and inconsiderate the next. Because this is their way of controlling and manipulating others. This is their way of insuring that they have control over you, your emotions, and your actions.

Do No Longer Make Him Your Priority When He Just Sees You As An Option

By
Riley Cooper
priority

Relationships are supposed to be about mutual respect, understanding, love, trust, and above all – exclusivity.

The thing is that when you are in a relationship with someone you love from the bottom of your heart, it isn’t too much to ask for both you and your relationship to be at the top of your partner’s list of priorities, or at least -somewhere close to the top.

Of course, there’re times when work, health, or family problems need to be your partner’s main priorities, but you still deserve to feel that he loves you and cares about you. You still deserve to feel cherished and important.

If you don’t want to end up hurt in a relationship, you need to always be honest with yourself.

Do you feel like he hides his relationship status? Is he still “single” on his Facebook profile? Does he rarely post selfies of you two on social media? Does he keep you waiting for him for hours to answer your calls and text you back? Do you feel like he refuses to commit to you?

Well, if you answered all of the questions above with a yes, then I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but he only sees you as an OPTION.

You’re just another fish in the sea. Another fling. Another temporary fun. And nothing else.

I know – it hurts. Realizing that you’re just an option for the man who’s always been your number one priority truly hurts. It hurts to the bone.

But, you need to wake up and accept the truth. You need to accept the truth that he only sees you as an option because he’s not invested in the relationship as you are.

He doesn’t invest the same amounts of time and energy in making your relationship deep and happy as you are. He doesn’t work hard to solve your relationship problems as you do. He doesn’t care about you the way you care about him.

He simply doesn’t love you with the same intensity you love him.

That’s why you need to STOP. You need to stop giving your heart to someone who is not worthy of your love. You need to stop devoting your time and energy to someone who doesn’t even deserve a second of your attention. You need to stop sacrificing and making compromises for someone that simply isn’t worth it.

You need to stop making a priority someone who only sees you as an option.

And no! I don’t want to hear about how sweet and loving he is when you are alone with him. I don’t want to hear about how he makes you laugh.

Because no matter how affectionate he is towards you when you are alone, he still treats you like you are his friend in front of his buddies. And no matter how he makes you laugh, there were countless times when he made you cry.

Girl, you need to wake up and embrace the harsh truth: HE’S NOT INTO YOU!

You need to stop thinking that he’ll change over time. You need to stop thinking that he’ll love you the way you love him. You need to stop thinking that he’ll make you his number one priority.

You need to stop thinking that he is in love with you and that he’s just afraid to commit to you.

You need to stop thinking that the reason why he doesn’t treat you the way you treat him is that there’s something wrong with you. That your weaknesses, fears, and imperfections prevent him from liking you more.

This is not true! Because if he loved you, if his heart beat for you the way yours beats for him, you would know it. He’d let you know it.

If he was genuinely in love with you, you wouldn’t have to question his feelings for you and wonder where your relationship is headed.

If he truly loved you, he wouldn’t hesitate or feel afraid to commit to you.

If you meant to him, if you were at the top of his list of priorities, he wouldn’t see you as an option. He wouldn’t string you along. He wouldn’t play with your feelings.

Girl, remember: If your man was honestly and deeply in love with you and if you really meant the world to him, you’d know it. You’d feel it in the depths of your being.

Here’s Why You Need To Experience Physical Touch Every Day

By
Riley Cooper
physical touch

Our senses of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch are all essential as they help us perceive and understand the world around us. But, the sense of touch is special in its own way. It’s powerful.

Physical touch is an important ingredient of genuine intimacy. It helps us communicate our feelings and connect with others. It gives us a sense of belonging and a sense of security. And undoubtedly, it has a positive effect on our psyche.

Here’s why you need to experience physical touch every day:

1. Physical touch helps you connect with other people.

We have all felt the butterflies in the stomach when touched by our partner or the feelings of anxiety when touched by a stranger.

The reason for this is that touch has the power to elicit strong emotions. It has the power to provoke both positive and negative emotions, such as happiness, excitement, satisfaction, anxiety, confusion, and even fear.

2. Physical touch helps you communicate your feelings and thoughts.

We usually use words to express our emotions and opinions but touch can convey messages and show others how we feel too.

This is especially true when we use language to refer to something other than its expected meaning, like when we tell jokes, make sexual innuendos, or exaggerate things.

3. Physical touch is a powerful way to send and receive positive energy.

Touch can transmit whatever you feel to other people. For example, when your touch transmits happiness or affection, you send the person you touch positive energy. And another person can brighten your day, too, when they hug you and send you affection.

4. Physical touch is an effective way to get what you need.

Have you ever noticed that touching someone on the shoulder or hand while talking to them causes them to pay more attention to your words or even agree with what you say?

Well, touch has the power to do this. It can convince others to do something that you really need and/or want them to do.

5. Physical touch has a healing effect.

When you’re feeling upset, stressed out, hurt, or afraid, it truly helps being hugged by the people that you love and that mean to you, right?

Well, you might find this hard to believe, but touch has the power to heal your wounds. For centuries, touch has been incorporated into different healing methods, such as massage, acupressure, chiropractic practice, and etc.

Psychologists and therapists use touch to help people who have a suicidal crisis, to guide couples during sex therapy, or to help people that have experienced emotional or physical abuse.

6. Physical touch offers you a sense of intimacy.

Touch is a very effective way to make a relationship deeper and more exciting. It’s a powerful way to show your partner your feelings for them. Of course, you should pay attention to who you are lying in bed and their health. If you are unsure, the serious partner will do a STD test just to prove you their love.

You can also feel how loved you are by your significant other when they gently touch you on the hand, hug you, or kiss you and make you sense their heartbeats.

San Francisco Residents Raise $60,000 To Stop Homeless Shelter Opening In Affluent Area

By
Riley Cooper
homeless shelter San Francisco

Residents of a wealthy San Francisco neighborhood have launched a crowdfunding appeal with the purpose of preventing a homeless shelter from being built in their neighborhood.

The affluent San Francisco residents’ campaign, which was launched on GoFundMe, has raised over $60,000 to cover legal costs to challenge the homeless shelter’s construction in the Embarcadero district, which is one of San Francisco’s wealthiest areas.

This controversial tactic has prompted an angry response from the city’s mayor, who described the campaign as “incredibly frustrating and disappointing.”

According to the latest estimates, there are more than 7,000 people who are homeless in San Francisco.

London Breed, the San Francisco’s mayor, said in a statement: “People want us to address the challenges on our streets and help our unsheltered residents into housing, and I am committed to doing the hard work to make that happen.

“But it’s incredibly frustrating and disappointing that as soon as we put forward a solution to build a new shelter, people begin to threaten legal action.”

It’s interesting to note that Mayor London Breed isn’t the only one who expressed her disappointment at the Embarcadero residents’ attitude. A rival crowdfunding page was also created to challenge efforts to stop the opening of the shelter.

William Fitzgerald, the founder of the page, said: “They’re (trying to stop) a shelter in the neighborhood, and these are the same people who complain about homelessness all the time.”

4 Good Habits to Supercharge Your Path to Success

By
Elizabeth Williams
success

We all know that having good habits is one of the key markers of success. Whether it’s Jeff Bezos, George Soros, or Warren Buffet, every successful billionaire has great habits.

Great habits utilize the slight edge effect to supercharge your success. They improve your life by a seemingly insignificant 1% each day, but compounded over a year, that’s a 37x increase.

With this in mind, let’s talk about some of the highest ROI habits out there today. There’s a lot of habits you can use in your life to supercharge your success, but these specific habits have the least time investment and the most return.

Habit 1. Meditation

It’s no secret that doing some meditation each morning can help clear your brain before you go out into the world to tackle your work. In fact, most research has shown that meditation has a whole host of benefits, ranging from decreased risk of heart disease to better focus.

If you do decide to meditate, I personally recommend starting out small. Russel Simmons, a popular advocate for meditation, recommends starting with just 5-10 minutes each morning and each night. This will create space within your life.

From here, you can decide what you wish to do. Some high achievers prefer to meditate for over an hour each day, but you only need to start with 5-10 minutes to reap the rewards.

Habit 2. Reading

As Tai Lopez, the famous internet marketer once said: “You should read a book a day.” He couldn’t be more right on with this recommendation.

Books are how human beings transmute information to one another. Without them, we would never have surpassed the bronze age. Books are the key to wisdom and knowledge.

It’s not just reading, however – it’s what you read. Unfortunately, most people waste time indulging in cheesy romance novels and poorly written fiction books. While these may be fun to read at times, they aren’t going to supercharge your life by any means.

Simply reading 5-10 minutes a day of a good book, however, can absolutely change your life… especially if you keep a journal and actively apply the advice that these books give you.

A great place to start is with biographies of incredibly successful historical figures, such as Alexander The Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, or Julius Caesar.

  1. Working Out

Science shows that your body needs to exercise in order to function at high capacity – so is it any wonder why so many entrepreneurs and billionaires exercise each and every day?

Some are known for their morning walks, and others are known for hitting the gym during lunch, but the fact remains that every high achiever understands the importance of exercise.

Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation with exercise and brain blood flow. In other words, your brain literally works better when you exercise regularly.

In fact, at a recent study conducted at the University of Copenhagen, researchers postulated why this might be:

“During exercise regional cerebral blood ¯ow (rCBF), as blood velocity in major cerebral arteries and also blood ¯ow in the internal carotid artery increase, suggesting an increase in blood ¯ow to a large part of the brain. Such an increase in CBF is independent of the concomitant increase in blood pressure but is modi®ed by the alteration in arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2). Also, the increase in middle cerebral artery mean blood velocity (MCA Vmean) reported with exercise appears to depend on the ability to increase cardiac output (CO), as demonstrated in response to beta-1 blockade and in patients with cardiac insufficiency or atrial.”

The fact is that exercising daily is a great habit for success, and if you let your health slack, your success will soon begin to suffer, as well. There’s many ways to start exercising, from 4-week plans to lifelong plans, but what matters is that you start right now.

  1. Goal Setting

Another critical habit of high achievers is that they always have the end goal in mind. Most people have very vague goals and consequently, never achieve them.

Why is this? Well, if you can’t even see the target you’re aiming for, you’ll never hit it! This is why I recommend people set SMART goals:

  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Achievable
  • Relevant
  • Timely

Every single goal you set should have each of these characteristics. First off, it must be specific, otherwise you won’t know what you’re aiming for.

Instead of “make more money” you should aim for a specific amount, such as $15,000/month, $75,000/month, or $50,000,000/month.

Instead of “lose some weight,” you should aim to “lose 15 pounds,” to “lose 5 pounds,” or to even “lose 150 pounds.” Learn the difference between laziness and procrastination.

Goals should also be measurable. They should be quantifiable. They must be achievable, otherwise they’re dreams (not goals), and they must be relevant! Without relevance, it will be hard to motivate yourself to accomplish the goal.

Lastly, they should be timely. Without a set date, it isn’t a goal – it’s just a desire. So, in summary, a legitimate goal would look something like this:

“I want to lose 15 pounds of fat by March 15th, 2020. I’m going to achieve this by lifting weights 3x each week, and jogging for 45 minutes every day after lunch.”

With such a specific plan, specific goal, and specific date, how could you ever fail? It would be pretty damn difficult. This is why we set SMART goals – they’re destined to be hit.

Summary

In conclusion, having great habits is one of the most important things anyone could ever do. Not only do they set your life up for success, but they give you a holistic, rich, and fulfilling life overall.

It’s no good to be financially successful, but for your health to be in ruins. It’s no good to be physically jacked, but to have terrible relationships with your family.

The goal of life is to be happy, and to have a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. This includes your health, wealth, love, and happiness. All four keys are super important to living the good life.

Habits are a great way to start moving towards these markers, and while you may not see the results of these habits overnight, if you put in the work, they will come – I promise.

Types of Crossbow bolts

By
Elizabeth Williams
crossboys

For writing this article, we did sound research to provide you with an authentic piece of information about the Crossbow bolts. In our previous article, we discussed about the Top Crossbow Broadheads. Here, we will further discuss about the Crossbow bolts.

Besides all discussions, a brief introduction about Crossbows is pertinent to mention here for guiding you in the right way.

What are the crossbows?

When we talk about the elastic ranged weapons, the crossbow is not ignorable there.  This elastic ranged weapon is specifically designed for hunting.

To some extent of working and designing, the crossbows are similar to the bows. The crossbows are having the same launching principle as the bows but there is a little bit difference between these two hunting weapons regarding mechanism.

In bows, for pulling the archer, you will have to use the strength of your arms and back muscles. While on the other hand, crossbows are designed with a mechanism where you will have to use less effort.

This mechanism is well-known as the locking mechanism. In that instance of mechanism, the shooter’s exertion could only be limited by pulling the string into the lock. After that, you only need to release the shot correctly through depressing the lever.

For a crossbowman, longer handling is more required than a stronger physical strain. In the context of physical strain, it’s quite easier to handle.

A short history of crossbows

In this article, we are also going to shed light on a brief history of crossbows. Historically, they played a crucial role in East Asian and European warfare. In the earliest terms, the crossbows were invented by the ancient Chinese.

It was a comforting replacement of a traditional bow and arrow. In the case of playing a traditional bow and arrow, every player needs special training. On the other hand, a specific physical strain is significantly required for handling the target and playing well.

Before knowing more about the crossbow, its bolts and the types of bolts, following are the crossbow parts which are important to be known

 

Parts of a crossbow are listed below

Raiser

Raiser is the part of the crossbow where you will find the limb is attached there.

Cocking stirrup

Cocking stirrup is the place where the archer puts his foot. He puts his foot into the stirrup for preventing the bow from getting slipped while cocking.

Barrel

The barrel is a part which is commonly made of aluminum or polymer. The arrow gets a perfect alignment from a grooved track which is designed on the top of the weapon.

Secondly, it also maintains the consistent accuracy of string which keeps the performance excellent.  

Stock

Wood or composite material is used to design the stock. You will get it available in many configurations.

Limbs

Limbs in a crossbow could be compound or curved. A recurve crossbow will have long limbs and also a longer barrel to deliver power.

Its power delivering functioning is almost similar to a compound crossbow.

Latch mechanism

Latch mechanism in the crossbow is designed to capture the string when the crossbow is let to be drawn. The latch is the only part that keeps holding the string in the place correctly until it gets released by the trigger. 

 

Sight Bridge

Sight Bridge is designed to hold the sight.  

Arrow retention Spring 

Arrow retention spring holds the arrow in the track until the trigger releases the latch mechanism. 

Safety

Safety is also the part of the crossbow that prevents the arrow from releasing accidentally. It might be engaged automatically or manually while cocking the crossbow.

Few crossbows have a dual safety system.

Note:

Always keep a loaded crossbow pointed in a safe direction because safety is only a mechanical device. It could be subjected to failure.

After knowing about the Top Crossbow Broadheads, in this article, we are going to explain about the types of Crossbow Bolts

What is a Crossbow Bolt?

A crossbow bolt is a quarrel or arrow that is used in this hunting weapon. The bolts are designed with typically square heads. The bolts are commonly different in length and you will find the bolts traditionally shorter than traditional or typical arrows.

Most of the crossbow shoot bolts are also known as crossbow quarrels. These are commonly made with hardwood. The bolts’ front end is made with a specific kind of steel.

Crossbow Bolts’ length

The crossbow bolts’ length is measured between 12 inches to 17.5 inches.

 

 

Two-sided vanes

Mostly, crossbow bolts are fitted with the two-sided vanes. These vanes are 180 degrees apart from each other. A lot of bolts are designed with 3 side vanes.

2 of them are facing sides and one is located on the top of both vanes.

Common bolt dimensions are in the following

  • Length should be 12.5 inches
  • The head length is measured as 3 inches
  • Length of the backend but is normally found as ½ inches

Following are the types of Crossbow bolts

Military Crossbow bolts

The Military crossbow bolts are what kind of bolts. Before explaining about the military crossbow bolts, I have heard and researched about the Top Crossbow Broadheads.  Exactly, in this way, now I have researched about the military bolts.

The military crossbow bolts are designed to increase the range and accuracy. Their pyramidal head is more dynamic than the broadheads.

Moreover, these bolts have square-faced heads.

Slurbow bolts

The Slurbow is widely considered as the type of the crossbow which is designed with a metal or a wood barrel. These types of slur bows are arguably influenced by the invention or emergence of the pistol.

Slur bow bolts are coming out with the findings of the advanced hunters those were eagerly fond of having the perfect bolts for hunting. The slur bow bolts are sized correctly to meet the right speed that is prerequisite for an excellent hunting game.

 

After discussing the types of Crossbow bolts, now its turn to discuss a few approved Crossbow tips

These below-listed tips are approved by an expert hunter who has hunted the different places with archery equipment. According to him, firstly, don’t be fooled about the fast-shooting crossbow. It will mean automatically more penetrated.

A disaster could be spelled in case of wrong bolt placement. You will have to be focused about the bolt or arrow replacement.

Tips are below listed

  • Pick your shoot
  • For a good shoot, consider the broadhead design, size, and weight
  • Use heavy and tough crossbow bolts
  • Practice on the multiple directions of your target place
  • Feel free to shoot twice, if necessary
  • Must look for a brighter nock amongst the tangle of debris

You will be helped a lot by reading this article for getting knowledge about the crossbows and the different types of their bolts. Furthermore, you will also get tips for enjoying an excellent hunting game.

This article is rightly set for you to have benefit in multiple directions regarding the topic of crossbow bolts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does Kratom Really Help With Depression And Anxiety?

By
Elizabeth Williams

Did you know that over 300 million people are struggling with depression and anxiety? Actually, you or a close friend could be one out of the three people that the World Health Organization (WHO) considers suffering from anxiety.  Thanks to Kratom, most people from South Asia attest that the leaves of this tree help treat depression and anxiety.

In fact, this has been their remedy for years.

Actually, they not only use the leaves to treat anxiety and depression but also treat chronic pains. That alone tells us that Kratom works.

Effectiveness of Kratom for Depression and Anxiety

To ascertain if this product is effective for depression and anxiety; we need to know the compounds that are found in these leaves. One of the compounds found in this drug is alkaloids. Two compounds make alkaloids: they are 7-hydroxy mitragynine and Mitragynine.

Now, if you consume alkaloids in low quantity, it will cause antidepressant effects. Why?

This is because alkaloids attach itself to the delta-opioid receptors. In contrast, if you take high quantities of this drug, there will be relief of pain in your body. Also, there will be euphoria as well as sedation.

Why is this so? Alkaloin will bind with mu-opioid receptors; thus, causing the relief of pain.

Similarly, after taking this drug, there is activation of adrenergic, serotonergic, and dopamine receptors, which are found in the body.  As a result, anxiety lowers. In return, your mood improves.

However, it is necessary to note that the Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved this drug. Nonetheless, the fact that most people attest that the drug works makes us conclude that Kratom helps with depression and anxiety issues. You can get lab tested bulk cratom power and capluses from Kratom Crazy.

How Should You Take Kratom?

You may take a small amount, but if you want to have good results, medics recommend you take 5 grams of the powder form, three times each day.

After taking Kratom, it should take a maximum of 10 minutes before it can start working in your body. What’s more? The effects of this drug last for approximately two hours. However, if you want the results to last longer, you may take slightly more dosage.

Nonetheless, it is a highly recommended method that you start by taking a low dosage of about 2 grams each day and increase it with time. This gives your body time to adapt to this product. Furthermore, you will be able to monitor if the drug is working well on you or not.

Now, it does not matter whether you want to take this drug in the form of a tablet, a capsule, leave extract, or a gum; the choice is yours.

Actually, you can as well add it in your cup of tea. It all depends on how you want to take it.

Side Effects of Kratom Taken In Low Quantity

There are several side effects. However, they differ from individuals depending on the amount you take. Nonetheless, for normal usage, here are some of the side effects you should expect:

  • Changes in moods
  • Vomiting, headache, and nausea
  • Dryness in the mouth
  • Urinating frequently
  • Drowsiness or dizziness
  • Constipation

High-Quantity Side Effects

Intake of Kratom in high-quantity can cause dependency on it. In fact, research shows that a high intake may cause deaths. So, it would be necessary to take only the right quantity to achieve the desired results.  It is also vital to note that once you become addictive; trying to withdraw from this drug may also cause anxiety as well as depression.

So, be sure to manage the quantity.

Some of the effects that accompany high-quantity intake include:

  • Kidney or liver complications
  • Loss of sexual desire
  • High blood pressure
  • Loss of appetite
  • Hallucination
  • Memory loss
  • Sleep disorders

Are There Any Necessary Precautions?

Too much of any drug will lead you into trouble, right? That definitely tells you that there are necessary precautions you need to undertake when using Kratom. Let’s explain further.

However much you may be feeling fed up with problems of anxiety and depression; always use the recommended amount. This ensures that you don’t put your health into risk. As a matter of fact, once you overuse this drug, you may end up becoming addictive, or it will lead to death. That, however, depends on the quantity you are taking.

Also, if after several days of usage, you still feel anxious and depressed, it is unwise to continue using this drug. On the other hand, it is not appropriate to ignore your doctor’s instructions.

The Verdict

We have confirmed that Kratom works for depression and anxiety. However, it is necessary to note that it also works for other illnesses such as fatigue, diarrhea, muscles, pains, and post-traumatic stress disorders.

Nonetheless, it is necessary to remember that some countries prohibit the use of this drug. Also, ensure that you use only a small amount when starting. Besides, if you suffer from any chronic diseases, it is good to inquire from your doctor if it is suitable to use the drug.

 

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