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Comment on Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families in ~society
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Comment on What is the process for adult ADHD diagnosis? in ~health.mental
Omnicrola LinkHello me from a year ago. This is the route I took, and my GP was very helpful and referred me to a nearby clinic that specializes in performing neurological evaluations. I was able to schedule an...Hello me from a year ago.
Should I just schedule and appointment with my GP and start a conversation
This is the route I took, and my GP was very helpful and referred me to a nearby clinic that specializes in performing neurological evaluations. I was able to schedule an appointment within a few weeks and got evaluated. They took a few weeks to analyze it and gave me a positive diagnosis for ADHD.
I circled back to my GP and he prescribed Adderall at a low dose, and gave me a heads up that he was comfortable trying out a few different medications but that if the first 2-3 didn't work for me I would need to consult a psychiatrist for further guidance.
Adderall didn't really work for me, I tried it for about 2 weeks. I was very intensely awake and didn't feel like it was helping even after cutting the dose in half and then in quarters. I tried Straterra for 5 days and stopped, the side effects where intense (headaches, disorientation, acute tinnitus). After this I booked an appointment with a psychiatrist, which was going to take a few months before they had an opening.
I most recently was on Wellbutrin for about 2 months. I actually found it very helpful, after I figured out the dosing regime. The prescription was for twice daily, but I didn't like that it increased my tinnitus (have had it my whole life) so I started only taking one before bed. After about a month I noticed I was consistently waking up with energy, excited to start my day, able to perform all the tasks I wanted to do without getting overwhelmed. That was pretty great.
Last week I had my first appointment with my psychiatrist and after we talked through everything that's been happening, they offered up that in their opinion they don't think I actually have ADHD. It turns out that the symptoms of depression have a lot in common with ADHD (anxiety, executive dysfunction, difficulty focusing). Which is why the Adderall didn't really help much but the Wellbutrin did.
Now they've switched me to Lexapro, and we're going to see how that works.
(Note, I am in the US)
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Comment on Captain America: Brave New World | Trailer in ~movies
Omnicrola Link ParentCan confirm. Wish I hadn't watched it, what seems like a major plot point is revealed that was ambiguous in the teaser.Can confirm. Wish I hadn't watched it, what seems like a major plot point is revealed that was ambiguous in the teaser.
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Comment on How Donald Trump won, and how Kamala Harris lost in ~society
Omnicrola Link ParentHoly shit what a tagline. Laying out both the "fuck your pronouns" sentiment and the fear of the out-group "those people, them, the others". I don't know what word to use for this emotion. It's...But the ad, with its vivid tagline — “Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you”
Holy shit what a tagline. Laying out both the "fuck your pronouns" sentiment and the fear of the out-group "those people, them, the others". I don't know what word to use for this emotion. It's awestruck but with horror and not delight.
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Comment on Could we get a ~politics.us? in ~tildes
Omnicrola Link ParentI would really like this, thinking about the next 4 years. Tags might be able to cover this, if the tagging crew is on board with trying to standardize their use (which would be hard, it's...I would really like this, thinking about the next 4 years. Tags might be able to cover this, if the tagging crew is on board with trying to standardize their use (which would be hard, it's subjective).
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Comment on Cosmere laser engraving in ~creative
Omnicrola LinkThat's very cool! Always great to see another Cosmere fan's creations.That's very cool! Always great to see another Cosmere fan's creations.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola LinkMy last tiny sliver of hope is that my state (Michigan) somehow eeks out a Kamala win, even though it doesn't matter any more.My last tiny sliver of hope is that my state (Michigan) somehow eeks out a Kamala win, even though it doesn't matter any more.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola LinkMy last tiny sliver of hope is that my state (Michigan) somehow eeks out a Kamala win, even though it doesn't matter any more.My last tiny sliver of hope is that my state (Michigan) somehow eeks out a Kamala win, even though it doesn't matter any more.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola Link Parent9 hours later: apparently a pile of shit is what shook out.9 hours later: apparently a pile of shit is what shook out.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola Link ParentStill way to early to tell IMO. I'm going to go to bed and see what shakes out tomorrow.Still way to early to tell IMO. I'm going to go to bed and see what shakes out tomorrow.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola Link ParentI'm sitting in Michigan trying really hard to bend reality to my willI'm sitting in Michigan trying really hard to bend reality to my will
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Omnicrola Link ParentSolid advice. Cats (and dogs for that matter) don't understand words or human facial expressions, but they understand vocalizations. The ideal version of this is getting a puppy and a kitten at...Solid advice. Cats (and dogs for that matter) don't understand words or human facial expressions, but they understand vocalizations.
The ideal version of this is getting a puppy and a kitten at the same time and let them learn how to play while growing up with one another. I have a friend who did this with a dog who is about the same weight/size as the cat even though they're both full grown now. They will play-wrestle with such enthusiasm you'd think there would be blood and missing fur but no, they've learned such good self control. That cat has amazing claw control, I've never been scratched by him even when he's clearly distressed and wants to get away from me.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Omnicrola Link ParentYes. also delighted to see someone use bike-shedding besides me, I delight in explaining this concept to students and coworkersOr is this the exact kind of bike-shedding conversation we should have to distract us right now?
Yes.
also delighted to see someone use bike-shedding besides me, I delight in explaining this concept to students and coworkers
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Omnicrola Link ParentFasten then forget to zip and wander around for several hours before realizing you've been wandering around with your fly down at work and nobody's said anything.Fasten then forget to zip and wander around for several hours before realizing you've been wandering around with your fly down at work and nobody's said anything.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Omnicrola Link ParentThis is what I forgot to include in my comment above. The real risk of doxxing isn't losing anonymity, it's losing your ability to hide while a violent mob is actively looking for you. In which...I might only ever meet 5000 people who know my name in real life but if my post go viral I can hit 5 million over night.
This is what I forgot to include in my comment above. The real risk of doxxing isn't losing anonymity, it's losing your ability to hide while a violent mob is actively looking for you. In which case, there isn't really a whole lot one person can do to prevent that. Telling people to be "more careful" about sharing information online so that they don't get death threats is victim blaming.
Pragmatically there is absolutely a certain level of self-protection that is warranted. However once there's a literal mob after you, it's insane to tell people they should have been more careful so that they weren't in the path of the bloodthirsty mob. Mobs aren't rational (ask K from Men in Black).
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola Link ParentI used to live there, stay strong my friend. ... Fuck ArpaioI used to live there, stay strong my friend.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Omnicrola Link ParentI personally view doxxing the same way I view home security. If someone really wants into my house, nothing I can feasibly do is going to stop them, or even really slow them down much. If someone...I personally view doxxing the same way I view home security. If someone really wants into my house, nothing I can feasibly do is going to stop them, or even really slow them down much. If someone really wants to dox me, it would not be difficult. I make a point not to share unnecessary information online, but OTOH I've been online since the last millennium so I have a fairly large digital footprint. Even after deleting almost all of my social media accounts 6+ years ago.
I share online the same opinions and level of personal detail I would share with coworkers or casual friends IRL. If eventually those opinions come back to "haunt" me, I feel fairly comfortable with the idea of either defending those opinions, or describing how I've changed since 1995.
More personal thought I limit to 1:1 chat messages, or I just don't comment. If I truly want to be anonymous for any particular reason, I'm going to use throwaway accounts in an incognito browser window.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Omnicrola Link ParentI was unaware of stats.fm so thanks for that! My guess at my #1 was confirmed, it is: Words Darker Than Their Wings (Live at the Royal Albert Hall) by Alter Bridge There is a soaring vocal note at...I was unaware of stats.fm so thanks for that!
My guess at my #1 was confirmed, it is:
- Words Darker Than Their Wings (Live at the Royal Albert Hall) by Alter Bridge
There is a soaring vocal note at the end that just resonates so good, it will often trigger an ASMR with me.
That article is just ..... :chefkiss: so good. I can't wait to see what shenannigans they cause with this.