Posts by Jason Taylor4

A friend of mine just got hospitalized. They diagnosed him with acute sensorineural hearing loss. They started him on corticosteroids and basically told him his hearing won't ever be the same. They didn't give us any other details.
I tried searching Google, but I'm coming up empty on anything specific to this exact diagnosis. You see stuff about nerve damage everywhere, but nothing specifically regarding an "acute" onset like this.
Does anyone know more about this condition, or at least where I should look for actual information?
Thanks so much!

You edited the post. There wasn't a link there when I replied.
My bad.

Hey, Gerald Rivera60, that last post actually does more harm than good.
Now she’ll just be even more convinced this is some kind of innate magic you have to be born with. 😁

Nina, honestly, trying to explain psychology as a science in a single post is nearly impossible. Like I said, there are great, easy-to-read articles on Wikipedia, so why not just read them? Viewing psychology as an innate talent rather than a field of study shows a real lack of understanding regarding basic scientific facts. Look, don't expect me to dive into defining every elementary term—I'd probably fail at being clear or concise myself. Honestly, my best advice is just to stick to Wikipedia.

Gary Cooper11 said:Yeah, sure... especially those who don't have enough cash, connections, or heaven knows what else to open up their own private practice... because please... tell me, what other reason would someone have to avoid practicing their profession if they went through the trouble of getting the degree in the first place? What else would cause that kind of aversion?
And one more question... on what basis are you even going to conduct scientific research if you aren't involved in practical application?
And at the end of the day... everything you listed requires actual talent!!!
I'm sticking to my guns: you really have to be born with a calling for psychology!

The smartest move would be to head over to Wikipedia, type in "psychology," and actually learn what it is.

Anonymous said:I’m not entirely sure if this is the right sub for this specific issue, but it felt like the closest match to what I’m going through right now.

So, here’s the situation... I’ve been divorced for a few years now. I have two kids. After the split, I moved us to a different city, and the kids started at a new school there.

My oldest has adjusted beautifully and seems really happy. My youngest, however, is struggling.
I’m guessing they’re acting out because of general frustration, but lately, things have taken a turn for the worse. Here is the most recent thing that happened:

I opened my monthly phone bill and nearly had a heart attack. Looking at the statement from $0.67, I saw a massive charge for $0.53 calls to premium-rate numbers—basically those adult entertainment hotlines.

Since I didn't make those calls, and my oldest didn't either, that left my youngest (who is only 10) as the only option.
I sat them down for a serious talk, and they actually confessed!!!
In total shock, I tried to tactfully figure out what kind of conversations they were even having, but...
It was like talking to a brick wall!!!
Of course, the first thing I did was call the service provider to block all those numbers immediately!!!

I have been absolutely eating myself alive over this; it’s actually caused me some physical health issues from the stress!!!

I finally reached the point where I went to my doctor to get a referral for a therapist because I am completely at a loss. Does anyone have any experience with this or any advice to offer???
Please, I’m asking for serious responses only because I am really hurting right now!!
Thank you!!!

Your hysterics are doing more damage to your kid than some minor panting on the phone ever could.
Like Ashley Vaughn79 mentioned, it’s just basic childhood curiosity.
Your child is heading into puberty; you’re going to see plenty more examples of this kind of curiosity.
Remember, these behaviors are totally normal. By reacting with hysteria, health scares, psychologists, and accusations, you're sending the exact opposite message—that they are doing something deeply, terribly wrong. That message, I repeat, is what actually hurts them.

Executioner said:sly fox.

Fair enough. 😍

Back to the point: Executioner, despite your sarcastic tone regarding this thread, the difference between two absolute numbers is irrelevant. A difference of 100 can effectively be zero. I’m not wasting breath explaining further.

As for the study itself, people aren't reading closely. Someone already pointed out that a more accurate title would be "intelligent people don't eat meat," and another user correctly noted the significant moderator influence here. Ultimately, the research described is purely correlational. There's a connection. But that fact alone doesn't prove causation.

executioner said:shut it, lady.

If you were a man, your IQ would be at least 2 points higher.

But you aren't, so you're dim.

And if you were a cannibal, you'd be totally brainless.

You could only talk on the level of 'I eat'; 'I sleep'; 'I wash'; 'I have kids'...

Why are women so much less intelligent than men?

What's the connection?
Is it diet?
Is it genes?
Is it using or not using their brains?
Or is it because they don't need intelligence?
What's the deal?

Dear executioner,
I think you gave the best answer to these questions yourself, on another thread.
Gladly quoting it here:

executioner said:anyone who tries this hard to prove to themselves and everyone else how smart they are and how they're better than others doesn't actually have much to do with intelligence.
Not much else to say...

😉

prometej said:That indie film "Before the Rain" — music by Anastazija....

Actually, the score is by Kiril Džajkovski. His work on "North American" is great too.
I’d recommend Bernard Herrmann (Taxi Driver), Eric Serra (The Big Blue), and obviously Morricone... Also, Ry Cooder’s score for "Paris, Texas" is incredible.

1. Grace Kelly
2. Beyoncé
3. Anna Nicole Smith😲
4. George Benson
5. Gina Lollobrigida
6. Stevie Wonder😁

For my three-year-old nephew:
1. Billie Holiday
2. Rutger Hauer
3. Shirley Temple
4. Brigitte Bardot