To keep discussions productive and help members diagnose issues effectively, follow these guidelines when posting questions. The goal is to provide enough context for accurate advice—vague posts get vague responses!
Be Descriptive and Detailed: Clearly explain your situation. Include specifics like: How long have you been dry fasting (e.g., hours/days)? What's your experience level (beginner, intermediate, expert)? Describe symptoms precisely (e.g., "dry mouth after 24 hours" vs. "feeling weird").
Include Health Background: Share relevant medical history to spot red flags—e.g., pre-existing conditions (diabetes, heart issues), medications, age, gender, weight/height, and recent diet/exercise changes. This helps rule out non-fasting causes.
Timeline of Events: Outline what led up to the problem chronologically—e.g., "Started 36-hour dry fast on Monday after eating normally Sunday; felt fine until Wednesday morning when dizziness hit." This pinpoints triggers.
What You've Tried: List steps you've already taken and their results—e.g., "Drank electrolytes post-fast but nausea persists; rested but no improvement." Avoids redundant advice.
Photos or Metrics (If Relevant): For visible issues (e.g., skin changes) or trackable data (e.g., heart rate logs from a wearable), attach anonymized images or charts. Use spoiler tags for privacy.
One Question Per Post: Focus on a single main issue to keep threads clean—e.g., separate "hydration refeed tips" from "migraine during fast."
