swiftscout8 said:I think we're missing a huge distinction here—the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist. They aren't the same thing. Psychiatrists focus on clinical mental disorders (like schizophrenia), whereas psychologists are really the ones meant to study and tackle the day-to-day mental hurdles people face.
What you actually need is a psychologist, not a psychiatrist.
Exactly.
A lot of people never even end up seeing a psychiatrist because a psychologist is more than enough to help them out.
Psychologists provide the talk therapy, but psychiatrists are the ones who hand out diagnoses.
Not everyone looking for a psychologist needs a formal diagnosis 🙄
When my mom was going through that brutal, messy divorce, she saw a few therapists—she didn't need meds or some heavy label, just someone neutral to help her stay sane while everything around her was falling apart.
If a psychologist sees that a situation is getting too intense, they'll be the first to refer you to a psychiatrist; they won't even take on cases they aren't equipped to handle.
You're absolutely right to look for help. Friends are wonderful 🙂—really, they are—but they can't carry everything for you. They aren't a trash bin where you can just dump all your baggage whenever you feel like purging it.
Plus, a psychologist actually went to school for this; they have the actual expertise to guide you through it.
Since I'm not in the US, I can't give you a specific recommendation, but I just wanted to say: please don't give up. 🙂 👋
I wouldn't even dream of trying to learn that at home without a pro watching over my shoulder—once you've actually nailed the basics, though, then you can mess around on your own.
I honestly can’t help but marvel at the sheer naivety of women who pin all their hopes on some magic pill, a "miracle" diet, or a fancy detox drink—instead of just sticking to the basics, like eating actual food and moving their bodies.
I only brought up Müller because their drink was the one with that 0% label you kept mentioning... you know how it goes.😉
I haven't tried BioGard yet—my local organic shop doesn't carry it. But I’m with you on this (I'm a total health nut myself)—those kinds of yogurts are definitely better for you, simply because they aren't loaded with artificial colors and fake flavors.
Amy Fox97 said:Never happened. Honestly, your diet probably isn't great.
🙄 —and I wouldn't even worry about that quick diagnosis you got.
But it actually happened to me. It flared up once—just a one-off—and then came back. I went to my doctor (an OB-GYN who was doing a routine breast exam anyway) and she gave me some cream, which cleared it right up. I can't remember if they did an ultrasound or what, since it’s been two years. It would be interesting to hear from anyone here who actually knows their stuff.
Have you ever actually run into Miller—and what even is that? That’s what those 0% figures were talking about.
Also, reading that part above—if they even bother adding fruit, it's usually basically mush at this point. If you know anyone working in the food industry—anywhere from a local grocery chain to a massive plant—just ask them. People working those lines wouldn't touch those yogurts with a ten-foot pole. They know the truth.
It just doesn't make sense for them to include all the real stuff; throwing in some fruit is just a way to pad the label.
Like I said, I grab them every now and then too. But I’m not under any illusions about the "nutritional value."
I've heard that Müller is basically poison—that German brand that took over all of Europe. They have every fruit yogurt imaginable, but I’ve never seen them make anything "plain," probably because they can't pull off the simple stuff.
Exactly.
My husband used to drink their Yoplait—or whatever that fruit milk thing is—all the time until he started asking questions at work. He has a buddy in the chemistry department next door, and apparently, the word is that his strawberry drink has exactly 0% actual strawberry in it.
They actually walked him through where the flavor comes from—honestly, it's hard to believe 🙄 Anyway, he hasn't touched that stuff since.😁
Anyone else notice how the imported stuff usually comes in smaller portions—with those fake bottoms to make them look like they're actually 7 ounces when they're really just barely hitting 5?
The label always lists the actual volume, though—so nobody's really pulling a fast one on you there. At least not when it comes to the size 😉. Now, if they were lying about the ingredients, that would be a different story.
My go-to move is just grabbing a plain, creamy yogurt—something like a classic Yoplait—and mixing in some wild berries and honey 👍 or maybe a banana or some strawberries depending on what's actually in season.
I’ve always been a huge fan of milk and pretty much anything dairy-based—yogurts, kefirs, acidophilus milk, you name it.
alica said:Well, obviously—sugar carries calories. It’s basically pure energy. 😕
I mean, it’s right there on the label of every single yogurt container—you just have to actually look.
Honestly, the best yogurt is when you just grab some milk and a starter, make a whole liter of it at home—then mix in some blended apples, bananas, and whatever else you're feeling. 🙂
Exactly.
I stopped kidding myself about fruit yogurts a long time ago—there’s rarely any actual fruit in there. Honestly, you’re better off not knowing what that stuff actually is, or even what constitutes a "fruit flavor" anymore. 😉 Fruit? Please. And those rare people who actually bother adding fruit—it’s usually just mushy, overripe stuff that somehow hasn't turned into compost yet, even if it's sitting in yogurt.
Those store-bought fruit yogurts are just loaded with sugar, preservatives, and artificial dyes—it’s honestly pretty depressing seeing moms hand those out to their kids. 😢
Sure, I'll eat whatever they put in front of me here or there—but let’s be real, I'm not under any illusions about what I'm actually stuffing myself with. 😉
Homeopathy actually works on animals too—believe it or not—though most people have 😉no clue they're getting homeopathic remedies instead of standard medicine.
In Germany, so many kids are treated this way—just naturally. It’s only when those methods don't cut it (which, honestly, isn't often) that they move to the more aggressive stuff.
I know plenty of kids who are four or five years old and have never even touched an antibiotic. They end up being way more resilient than the ones getting pumped full of them from month one, only to deal with resistance issues just a few years down the road.🙄 😢
Casey Palmer5 said:Nah, if things have actually improved there, there’s really no point in switching. I mean—if she’s happy with the progress, then everything is 👍
I wouldn't rule it out either—they might have been a bit more attentive to her since they already know her. She works over at the Children's Hospital, after all.
Casey Palmer5 said:It’s probably the Mihanovic clinic—you know, the Mayo Clinic branch run by Drago Čop. Honestly, when I was doing my rehab there, I used to call it basically a correctional facility. They just brought in a new director, though, so maybe things will actually change. The only decent thing about the place is the pool. Everything else is just passive physical therapy—mostly just getting zapped with electricity—it feels like an assembly line. There's zero individual attention, and most of the staff is 😲. For instance, they’ll shout out "whoever is code 101" (that's their shorthand for one specific procedure), or ask a patient, "Oh, is this your first time?" right as they're finishing up a ten-day session. All in all, 😲.
I don't know, Casey Palmer5, she seemed pretty happy with it. She mentioned she did a lot of exercises and that she actually felt worse during the first couple of days, but after that, the therapy really helped her out.
If she gets another round—what should I recommend? Should we pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance? Is there any way to choose the sessions?
Lisa Ortiz17 said:I finally got my referral, but I’m booked out until the 19th—the wait times are brutal. I went down to the Youth clinic on Danicic Street. Does anyone actually know how the whole process works? I’ve never done any kind of therapy before (aside from some electrical stim stuff), but now my spine is absolutely killing me. My hands and feet are tingling, and the nausea is just awful. I had a full workup last year and remember having some *** issues and a herniated disc. At least, that's what I recall. 😳 . I tried hitting the gym, but after just ten minutes of light movement, my lower back completely gave out on me. It stayed locked up for half an hour. I've basically been avoiding the gym since then, mostly out of pure fear. I really want to see what a physiatrist suggests. Anyone have experience with this?
The wait is real—unless you have a connection. If you know someone, you can usually get in by the next day.
My mom deals with spinal issues too. She's actually halfway through her second round of therapy this year. She'll have to check the exact location—maybe pool exercises, gymnastics, or massage?—but I think it's over by the Botanical area.