Apytele

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[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 9 points 10 hours ago

Also try the math comms this is more of a math question and also I really really wanna know the answer.

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 26 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I've been told I'm annoying and need to shut up as long as I can remember. Probably since I started talking.

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 days ago

Was about to ask for a different state lol

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 23 points 2 days ago (1 children)

50 melons for grade school math problem

Actually I think I'm gonna start with:

"(10x-0.5)/2 snickers bars, where x is how much of my snickers you ate, you asshole."

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 24 points 2 days ago

As an aside, do not use Vaseline with condoms. In addition to it not being body safe for internal use, some condoms are still latex and vaseline will dissolve them. Most condoms these days are nitrile, but again see above re: internal insertion safety.

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Go chug some simple syrup straight and get back to me on that one, LOL. It's not bad to put a smear on your cheek or tongue or to sip on I guess but to drink the amount you would need to for a gtt is... a LOT.

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

My first comment was going to be that "symptomatically treating" is a thing as in, it doesn't directly shrink, damage, or otherwise affect the tumor in any way, it just reduces the amount that the tumor affects the person's mood and cognition. Kinda like cold medicine doesn't actually do anything to the viruses, it just unclogs your sinuses and stops your nose from itching and running which makes you more comfortable and helps you rest better which can kind of indirectly help the rest of your immune system handle things.

But more directly in response to this comment, there is good odds they'll create a specific formulation that's officially approved for the treatment of brain tumors. A great example of a medication that this currently applies to is Zyban, which is one of two Brands of the generic drug bupropion, the another common one being Wellbutrin. Zyban is specifically approved for the treatment of nicotine addiction, while wellbutrin is only prescribed "off label" for that specific purpose which means the doctor is giving it out of their own judgement (because they're literally the exact same chemical: bupropion).

Now, there are some ways that different brands might actually be better or worse for certain things for instance the specific dosage could be different in a way that would be harder to achieve otherwise; it's easier to tell a patient to take 1 tablet daily or twice a day than having to explain to them how to cut the tablet then take 1.5, or to measure out a syrup. More importantly though, the same drug can be given in forms that effect how quickly they're released into the body, think advil quick release vs motrin, which are both ibuprofen. With psychiatric drugs like bupropion (which is also given for depression and ADHD) you more often see extended release, so that the effects are more long-lasting throughout the day.

All that said, while I couldn't find a side-by-side dose comparison, that's the lesser difference considering effective dosage is going to be a more variable efficacy factor between individual patients. Both come in extended release formulations meaning Zyban has no real reason to be around twice as expensive as Wellbutrin.

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 17 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (4 children)

Tbh the flavor of those things is a big problem, they're hard to choke down and a glucose tolerance test requires drinking it on an empty stomach, and if you puke you have to stop and come back another day after fasting again. Looks like that's the orange flavor which is better than the grape but imo they're all nasty in the end. A more palatable mixture might be nice.

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 8 points 5 days ago

I had my last green tea waaaaay too late into my shift overnight wish me luck crawling into bed right now.

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 25 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

I feel like the fact that this topic is being debated between two men is it's own statement. Although I suppose the people it has to be debated to aren't likely to listen to a woman anyway.

 
 
 

One of my favorites is:

"Never lie, never tell the whole truth, and never pass up a chance to use a real bathroom."

 
 

i could post all of her vids i love her so much

 

...ideally one that was both genuine and that you had the confidence and self awareness to interpret as kind. And for bonus points, what's one you've given?

I'm thinking back to the guy in group therapy years ago who told me he always thought of people who swore as not knowing any better words, but that I obviously knew better words and just also swore and even used them artistically and that's just really stuck with me. Sometimes I wonder how much of my self esteem has suffered not just because I've been told not to brag, but also because I'm extremely weird so the compliments I do receive often reflect that.

My bonus one (and I'm not sure how well he was able to take it) was that one of my fellow psych nurses was frequently and obviously terrified any time shit hit the fan, but that somehow still he'd never once failed to have my back. He'd be stuttering the whole way through an incident but I'd walk out of the med room with both halves of a B52 and he'd take one of the syringes without a second thought. He was literally the epitome of "courage isn't not being scared, it's being willing to face it." I should find a nice presentation of that quote somewhere to send him because I'm not sure I phrased it well at the time.

 

They're dishwasher safe! (At least so far) I throw the caps in the utensil basket.

 

Looking for both philosophical and real world examples including situation-specific ones like one field of study that it would versus another where it wouldn't. Idk I'm bored as shit and wanna discuss something.

 

In clinical psychology the technique is called motivational interviewing, and the purpose is to help the person feel ready to make the change they need to by helping them plan out what they will need to change in their environment to make it happen. The trick is to avoid pressuring them in the exact moment and instead help them start imagining a more positive future as a very first baby step. You can do this by yourself right now if you want to, even if you know you're not ready to do what you need to.

Examples:

  • to quit drinking you might need to try to find a less stressful job or leave a shitty partner
  • to start exercising you might need to lower the energy required to start by leaving your workout clothes next to your bed, or you might need to get a brace for a joint so you can exercise more comfortably.

You don't actually have to be ready to do those things to admit to yourself that they're factors holding you back. Step one will always be learning to be honest with yourself, even if you're not ready to do better just yet. So, what do you need to happen in your life to be able to do that thing you know you need to do?

 

I've been looking into feng shui lately, specifically the concepts about what makes a person feel more safe or at ease in a space, such as relaxing or sleeping facing the entrance / exit.

While reading, I came across the guidance that you should always shut your toilet seat to prevent your good fortune from being flushed. The real reason you should keep it shut is so it can't mist shit-water all over your toothbrush every time you flush. Also so your pets don't drink out of it.

What other things did humans throughout history accidentally get right?

 

Every single time whatever I needed fixed was done within the week!

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