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« on: August 15, 2016, 07:48:18 AM »
Remove me from the list.
Nobody dislikes me.
I do
1322
« on: August 15, 2016, 07:47:12 AM »
1323
« on: August 15, 2016, 12:14:28 AM »
Paul Mall
Hahahahahhahahahahahahha really?
1324
« on: August 14, 2016, 10:11:10 PM »
Fuck you, Trump 2016
1325
« on: August 14, 2016, 10:09:54 PM »
I like L&Ms cuz they're cheap as shit, but Parliments are by far my favorite.
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« on: August 10, 2016, 03:42:41 PM »
But I still don't like your use of terms like "dulling" or "masking of symptoms," as though any other antidepressants could possibly do anything different. While you're right in saying that's all marijuana can do for your depression, that's also all Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Brintellix, Fetzima, Viibryd, Celexa, Lexapro, Sarafem, Cipralex, and Pexeva can do for you, too. None of these will "cure" your depression--they only mask your symptoms.
I'm under the impression that those drugs do "cure" depression by altering the production of the chemicals in your brain that are causing the depression. Weed, on the other hand, doesn't do that, it just makes you feel good for a bit. I guess I could be wrong about that, though.
I really have no idea what you think is rude about that at all. If RC's sister believes THC-based medication will improve her health, she ought to discuss it with her doctor.
I told her what you said, and she claims that she agrees with me and that she's gonna tell her doctor that her meds aren't working and give that a try again. We live in Florida, so it isn't legal, but would discussing this with her therapist be a mistake? I know the therapist wouldn't tell the police or anything, but could she tell our parents?
SSRI medications are designed to stop the reuptake of serotonin (the feel good chemical) in your brain so that you feel like you have more serotonin. Problem is, that serotonin will eventually become depleted and you will need to increase the dosage to achieve the same desired effect. They are symptom managers, they do not "cure" anything. They are simply manipulating a single neurotransmitter in the brain.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not anti-drug. They do help a lot of people when it's done right and the patient is tapered off when the symptoms resolve. Unfortunately, a lot of doctors keep their patients on the drug for years or indefinitely and add on other medications to counteract the side-effects caused by the other drugs. The more drugs added, the higher the chances of having to deal with other iatrogenic disorders.
She's been going to the same doctor for a few years now. I saw the progress way before she started smoking, but shes obviously not happy still. Should I push my parents to try a different doctor?
Yes, if it's been over a year without any notable progress I'd certainly try a different therapist.
The style of psychotherapy might have something to do with it, CBT based approaches are the current gold standard for a reason and if they've been seeing them for a few years then chances are it's not that.
My mom keeps me in the loop with her treatment, and I don't think shes ever mentioned CBT... Could you send some links my way to help convince my parents that they should try a different therapist who will try that treatment?
Hm, yeah CBT might be pretty helpful then.
I'll get some links together ASAP and PM them to you but it might have to be tomorrow if that's alright
thx bb
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« on: August 10, 2016, 03:12:53 PM »
But I still don't like your use of terms like "dulling" or "masking of symptoms," as though any other antidepressants could possibly do anything different. While you're right in saying that's all marijuana can do for your depression, that's also all Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Brintellix, Fetzima, Viibryd, Celexa, Lexapro, Sarafem, Cipralex, and Pexeva can do for you, too. None of these will "cure" your depression--they only mask your symptoms.
I'm under the impression that those drugs do "cure" depression by altering the production of the chemicals in your brain that are causing the depression. Weed, on the other hand, doesn't do that, it just makes you feel good for a bit. I guess I could be wrong about that, though.
I really have no idea what you think is rude about that at all. If RC's sister believes THC-based medication will improve her health, she ought to discuss it with her doctor.
I told her what you said, and she claims that she agrees with me and that she's gonna tell her doctor that her meds aren't working and give that a try again. We live in Florida, so it isn't legal, but would discussing this with her therapist be a mistake? I know the therapist wouldn't tell the police or anything, but could she tell our parents?
SSRI medications are designed to stop the reuptake of serotonin (the feel good chemical) in your brain so that you feel like you have more serotonin. Problem is, that serotonin will eventually become depleted and you will need to increase the dosage to achieve the same desired effect. They are symptom managers, they do not "cure" anything. They are simply manipulating a single neurotransmitter in the brain.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not anti-drug. They do help a lot of people when it's done right and the patient is tapered off when the symptoms resolve. Unfortunately, a lot of doctors keep their patients on the drug for years or indefinitely and add on other medications to counteract the side-effects caused by the other drugs. The more drugs added, the higher the chances of having to deal with other iatrogenic disorders.
She's been going to the same doctor for a few years now. I saw the progress way before she started smoking, but shes obviously not happy still. Should I push my parents to try a different doctor?
Yes, if it's been over a year without any notable progress I'd certainly try a different therapist.
The style of psychotherapy might have something to do with it, CBT based approaches are the current gold standard for a reason and if they've been seeing them for a few years then chances are it's not that.
My mom keeps me in the loop with her treatment, and I don't think shes ever mentioned CBT... Could you send some links my way to help convince my parents that they should try a different therapist who will try that treatment?
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« on: August 10, 2016, 11:24:11 AM »
We live in Florida, so it isn't legal, but would discussing this with her therapist be a mistake? I know the therapist wouldn't tell the police or anything, but could she tell our parents?
I'm pretty sure that patient confidentiality in Florida is the same as it is here in New York - and drug use doesn't fall under an exception to said policy, even for minors. Unless she is suicidal, homicidal, a victim of abuse (Sexual or not), etc, her therapist is not allowed to disclose anything your sister does not want shared.
Here's more on that policy.
http://www.apa.org/monitor/mar02/confidentiality.aspx
According to this, it's at the doctor's discretion...
A compromise was reached whereby the therapist would speak to Michael's mother only with Michael present. The issue of confidentiality became more complicated during Michael's junior year, when the therapist felt that certain information should be shared and Michael refused. The therapist gently explored with Michael the reasons behind this refusal. During some sessions, the therapist was direct with Michael about her discomfort with his behavior, especially the illegal activities, and pointed out the kinds of risks he was taking. Over time, Michael and his therapist agreed that Michael himself would begin to speak to his mother about these issues, and that the therapist could follow up with a phone call. At this juncture in Michael's development, it was important to discuss each and every contact between therapist and mother thoroughly with Michael, as well as to support his independent use of psychotherapy.
Seems like more of a case of the therapist convincing the individual to allow information to be passed along to parents, rather than the therapist simply exercising her judgement and circumventing him. And, even then, would your parents knowing be such a terrible thing? (I don't know, obviously, since I've never met them).
Honestly, I don't want them finding out for kinda selfish reasons, but that isn't relevant. It wouldn't be the end of the world if they found out, you're right. I'll talk to her about telling her therapist b
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« on: August 10, 2016, 10:51:16 AM »
We live in Florida, so it isn't legal, but would discussing this with her therapist be a mistake? I know the therapist wouldn't tell the police or anything, but could she tell our parents?
I'm pretty sure that patient confidentiality in Florida is the same as it is here in New York - and drug use doesn't fall under an exception to said policy, even for minors. Unless she is suicidal, homicidal, a victim of abuse (Sexual or not), etc, her therapist is not allowed to disclose anything your sister does not want shared.
Here's more on that policy.
http://www.apa.org/monitor/mar02/confidentiality.aspxAccording to this, it's at the doctor's discretion...
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« on: August 10, 2016, 09:50:15 AM »
But I still don't like your use of terms like "dulling" or "masking of symptoms," as though any other antidepressants could possibly do anything different. While you're right in saying that's all marijuana can do for your depression, that's also all Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Brintellix, Fetzima, Viibryd, Celexa, Lexapro, Sarafem, Cipralex, and Pexeva can do for you, too. None of these will "cure" your depression--they only mask your symptoms.
I'm under the impression that those drugs do "cure" depression by altering the production of the chemicals in your brain that are causing the depression. Weed, on the other hand, doesn't do that, it just makes you feel good for a bit. I guess I could be wrong about that, though.
I really have no idea what you think is rude about that at all. If RC's sister believes THC-based medication will improve her health, she ought to discuss it with her doctor.
I told her what you said, and she claims that she agrees with me and that she's gonna tell her doctor that her meds aren't working and give that a try again. We live in Florida, so it isn't legal, but would discussing this with her therapist be a mistake? I know the therapist wouldn't tell the police or anything, but could she tell our parents?
SSRI medications are designed to stop the reuptake of serotonin (the feel good chemical) in your brain so that you feel like you have more serotonin. Problem is, that serotonin will eventually become depleted and you will need to increase the dosage to achieve the same desired effect. They are symptom managers, they do not "cure" anything. They are simply manipulating a single neurotransmitter in the brain.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not anti-drug. They do help a lot of people when it's done right and the patient is tapered off when the symptoms resolve. Unfortunately, a lot of doctors keep their patients on the drug for years or indefinitely and add on other medications to counteract the side-effects caused by the other drugs. The more drugs added, the higher the chances of having to deal with other iatrogenic disorders.
She's been going to the same doctor for a few years now. I saw the progress way before she started smoking, but shes obviously not happy still. Should I push my parents to try a different doctor?
1332
« on: August 10, 2016, 09:11:41 AM »
But I still don't like your use of terms like "dulling" or "masking of symptoms," as though any other antidepressants could possibly do anything different. While you're right in saying that's all marijuana can do for your depression, that's also all Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Brintellix, Fetzima, Viibryd, Celexa, Lexapro, Sarafem, Cipralex, and Pexeva can do for you, too. None of these will "cure" your depression--they only mask your symptoms.
I'm under the impression that those drugs do "cure" depression by altering the production of the chemicals in your brain that are causing the depression. Weed, on the other hand, doesn't do that, it just makes you feel good for a bit. I guess I could be wrong about that, though. I really have no idea what you think is rude about that at all. If RC's sister believes THC-based medication will improve her health, she ought to discuss it with her doctor.
I told her what you said, and she claims that she agrees with me and that she's gonna tell her doctor that her meds aren't working and give that a try again. We live in Florida, so it isn't legal, but would discussing this with her therapist be a mistake? I know the therapist wouldn't tell the police or anything, but could she tell our parents?
1333
« on: August 10, 2016, 01:09:59 AM »
I'm not really sure what else to say but if she found a way to get drugs on her own then that's pretty concerning and will likely lead to more problems down the line.
I mean, not really. It isn't difficult to find weed in a high school.
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« on: August 10, 2016, 12:08:15 AM »
If she's doing it do manage her depression, just let her. Like you said, she's going to do it regardless of what you do, so there's no point in getting all upset over it. And what are your alternative solutions, anyway? Get her on some other drug with some other crazy side-effects? If it works for her, then that should be a good thing. Maybe not the ideal thing, but a good thing nonetheless.
It's good that you're looking out for her, though. Keep an eye out on her, and talk it out with her every once in awhile. Ask her if she's considered counselling or therapy. If you live in a state where pot isn't legal yet, ask her if she's considered the consequences of being caught. If it's legal only for medical purposes, get her a card (or however that works).
No matter what, it's gonna be fine. Both of you just need to be smart about it.
More often than not, people quit smoking pot on their own, when they feel that they're better off without it. You can't control her, so just try to be considerate and cooperative with her. You sound like a good brother, so everything's gonna be okay.
Thanks for the reply, man. I've talked with her in the past about all of that stuff (I was trying to deter her from being interested), but I'll bring it up again. She's actively going to therapy, and shes still on medication, but I guess it's not working. I doubt she's told the therapist about this, but maybe she should...
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« on: August 09, 2016, 11:53:36 PM »
So some backstory. My sister is 15. She’s been diagnosed with depression for a few years now, and her therapist has been constantly adjusting her medication trying to find the right mix for her. Since she’s been seeing the therapist, I’ve noticed that she’s a LOT better. But, she still has mood swings more often and more intense than the average person, so I guess the meds aren’t quite right yet.
A few months ago, I caught her with weed. I was pissed, because she’s promised me that she would never touch the stuff till she’s older. I took it away, and lo and behold, yesterday, I caught her with more. I took it all away again, and threatened to tell our parents if I caught her again, and now we come to today.
She just walked into my room, crying, telling me that she’s been smoking for the last three months, and that it’s been managing her depression better than any drug so far. She says that she hasn’t felt as happy as she has for a very long time, and that she really wants to continue smoking. She mentioned that she’s worried about making friends this coming school year, and no matter what I say, she’s convinced that she won’t be able to make any friends, and I think she’s freaking out about that.
I really don’t think that letting her smoke is a good idea for all of the obvious reasons, but I can’t stand to see her this sad. I’m sure she’ll continue behind my back, too, and I’m sure, too, that I’ll catch her, but I’m worried that I won’t follow through with my threat. I just don’t know what to do.
1336
« on: August 02, 2016, 09:56:23 PM »
Theyre two different stories from two different authors on two different websites... How is this hypocrisy?
Wow I swear when I looked at the one he posted the fonts looked completely different :/
1337
« on: August 02, 2016, 09:17:14 AM »
are you still not gay?
yeah
1338
« on: August 02, 2016, 08:46:22 AM »
Is it tough taking care of a cute little bird like that?
Nah it died years ago
1339
« on: August 02, 2016, 08:43:01 AM »
Because I'm a boring person ama
1340
« on: August 01, 2016, 10:42:24 PM »
I thought you killed yourself arky
1341
« on: August 01, 2016, 08:40:44 PM »
Le master ruseman xDdd
1342
« on: August 01, 2016, 04:40:01 PM »
Theyre two different stories from two different authors on two different websites... How is this hypocrisy?
1343
« on: August 01, 2016, 10:03:54 AM »
can't install windows on an iphone hahahhaa
1344
« on: July 28, 2016, 06:26:55 PM »
i usually max out my credit limit 3 or 4 times a month, so suck my cock
1345
« on: July 18, 2016, 07:22:47 PM »
Without the EU, what's stoping the US from annexing Britain?
1346
« on: July 17, 2016, 08:50:27 AM »
GUYS PROTIP, DOWNLOAD INGRESS AND LOOK FOR THE BLUE DOTS. THATS WHERE POKEMON ARE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO SPAWN.
This confirmed? Aren't they just Pokespots?
no the pokestops and gyms are the portals in ingress. The blue dot things are something else, but apparently the algorithm that spawns them is the same as the one that determines where you encounter pokemon
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« on: July 17, 2016, 07:51:30 AM »
GUYS PROTIP, DOWNLOAD INGRESS AND LOOK FOR THE BLUE DOTS. THATS WHERE POKEMON ARE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO SPAWN.
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« on: July 14, 2016, 11:18:41 AM »
anyone who has friends should enjoy this game
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« on: July 14, 2016, 11:10:26 AM »
It's a bethesda game and there's only like 30 hours of content. That 30 hours was great, but yeah, it sucks compared to their other RPGs.
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« on: July 11, 2016, 09:22:13 PM »
I'm gay
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