Posts by Anthony Harris14

Balkanijan Pig said:😂 )

But then again, there’s also this general sentiment that people dealing with mental health issues shouldn't be messing around with this stuff—or at least shouldn't do it without supervision. I can't quite recall the specifics of how the coursework was structured back in the day (I was just in elementary school at the time, a lifetime ago), but if my memory serves me right—and I might be mixing things up here—there was some sort of requirement, perhaps an application or a questionnaire, where you had to explicitly state that you don't suffer from any mental illnesses. I would love for someone to confirm or debunk this; I'm not entirely certain. 🤔

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Any witch worth her salt knows better than to advise someone struggling with their mental health to drop their medication while undergoing her treatments.

nimbletrucker9 said:Did Neanderthals have more sophisticated non-verbal communication since they lacked everything else?
Now, that is an intriguing little question...

if you go by various computer models and gaming simulations involving Neanderthals and their ilk, it appears that😕 🙄

Angela Kelly said:I'll look into it..
She doesn't have anyone at all—no siblings, no parents, nothing. She isn't even in contact with any extended family.
Maybe she would reach out if she actually wanted to go home, but she lives far from where she grew up, and frankly, she went through some absolute nightmares during the war.
Her only companion is her dog.
She has an appointment with a psychiatrist next week, but she mentioned she won't bring anything up regarding her "vibes," fearing they'll just write her off as crazy.
I'm just hoping the doctor is sharp enough to see what's actually going on here.

I don't mean to scare you, but if she truly has these serious paranoid delusions and is genuinely terrified, please don't get too deeply involved. You’ll start noticing things that suggest she needs psychiatric help, then she’ll start noticing that *you* are noticing, and her reaction could be unpredictable. If you happen to know who her primary care physician is, try reaching out to them or perhaps a specialist; because if this really is schizophrenia, there will come a point where hospitalization becomes unavoidable.

mistybear4 said:darkbison81, you’ve hit on a valid point there. One really ought to possess expertise across multiple disciplines if one intends to achieve the most successful result. However, where we differ is this: I would personally suggest sending any Psychiatrist specializing in Eating Disorders to undergo some specialized station nutrition training. 🙂 😎

People living with Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders may occasionally consume an excessive amount of water—we're talking liters upon liters every single day—due to various factors inherent to the nature of their condition. This behavior can lead to a severe electrolyte imbalance, which carries its own set of serious health risks. However, at its core, even in such instances, this is not fundamentally a nutritional problem.

electricdriver78 said:Well, nobody is actually claiming they're "cured"—but if you had bothered to read the thread about Betty Rivera14's Barbie

it would be perfectly obvious that someone dealing with these kinds of conditions can maintain a decent quality of life, provided they have medical supervision and a solid support system of friends and family.

The reality is that schizophrenia manifests differently for everyone; for some, medication keeps things under control, while for others, it barely makes a dent. Regardless, the first step is always consulting a doctor. If the initial treatment fails, it isn't as simple as just tossing the pills away—a physician will likely pivot through different therapies until they find the most effective approach. And assuming the medication is working, having a stable, healthy home environment is infinitely better than living in chaos.

ironcyclist78 said:...And so... you mentioned another interesting point earlier—one I didn't actually quote, but it’s just intriguing enough that I’m waiting for the right moment to twist it to my own advantage (heh).

Please, please,🎉

Generally speaking, I suspect that whether one should prioritize non-verbal cues over verbal communication really just boils down to the specific situation and the broader context at hand.

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ironcyclist78 said:Objection, Your Honor! Purely speculative...

Objection sustained—though perhaps he’s just acting for the cameras...😁

The reality is that at university, nobody actually teaches you much about Eating Disorders, so you end up relying on TV and the news as your primary source of information.

So, self-control? Yeah, clearly doesn't exist for me (unless I'm actively obsessing over it like I have been the last few days)...
Someone once brought up the term “emotional starvation”... and honestly... that’s me. When I’m actually happy, eating doesn't even cross my mind—I don't even feel the urge. But when I’m feeling down, depressed, or just wired and nervous... then it’s just food, food, food. It becomes the ultimate escape hatch. I overeat, tell myself I'll just purge later, and then once I do, I feel this temporary relief (thinking, "okay, I won't be fat"). Then, inevitably, the cycle resets and I'm already wondering what I'm going to eat next. It's a loop. And I do all of this because I'm too much of a coward to face what's actually bothering me, so I manufacture new problems just to avoid thinking about the old ones.
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Some people just try to overcompensate for one deficiency by leaning too hard on another side of the scale.
A Psychiatrist ought to be someone you can actually trust with your baggage. You might be operating under faulty beliefs—things you picked up during some extreme circumstances that you've since accepted as your "normal." If you don't dismantle those core beliefs, you're just destined to keep repeating the same mistakes.
Behavior is essentially just a decision a person makes based on a series of premises. Some are situational, while others are "experiential"—for instance, if we know getting soaked isn't ideal, and we see clouds through the window, we grab an umbrella. That's a gross oversimplification, certainly, but perhaps it helps illustrate the point.🙂

I’m under the impression that meditation might actually be contraindicated in cases involving psychosis.🙄

placidfox52 said:That link I shared at the very beginning? It’s actually quite fascinating. It really illustrates the other side of the coin—that different context where words themselves become the most important factor. Here it is: http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/oestreich_h/...%20Article.doc
Picture this scenario: you’re seated at the negotiation table across from Slobodan Maddox, trying to hammer out the future of Mexico. You lean in, wearing your most disarming smile and adopting the softest, most diplomatic tone imaginable, and you casually mention that your country supports "independence" for Mexico. It isn't a slip of the tongue; it's a tactical error. You chose the word "independence" instead of "autonomy." To anyone actually trained in the art of diplomacy, those two terms aren't even in the same zip code. By saying "independence," you've signaled that you want Mexico to stand as its own sovereign nation, entirely severed from America. It doesn't matter how charmingly you delivered the line or how much you tried to soften the blow with polite gestures. That one specific word carries enough weight to slam the door shut on any further meaningful negotiations regarding the matter. Once that's out there, the conversation is effectively over.

All things considered, it really comes down to this: non-verbal cues—specifically body language and tone of voice—don't just exist alongside verbal communication; they complete it. One cannot function effectively without the other.

If I were to read between the lines—looking at the nonverbal cues here—I’d say that whoever dropped that line to Slobodan Maddox clearly knew exactly what "independence" implied in this specific context. It was a calculated move. Honestly, they don't seem particularly worried about upsetting Slobodan or risking him walking out on the negotiations. They're playing it cool, almost like they've already accounted for the fallout.

rustymoose54 said:Tanja Škoro isn't even a psychologist, let alone a psychiatrist.

People dealing with Eating Disorders are often better at station nutrition than some highly trained professionals.😁

Of course, maintaining a proper diet is a huge part of recovery, but we are talking about a mental illness here.

mistybear4, maybe try reading up on bulimia and anorexia before questioning why a psychiatrist is necessary for treating these conditions.

In psychiatry, anorexia and bulimia are classified as disorders of body image perception.

Here is another link:http://www.edauk.com/default.htm

ironcyclist78 said:Look, forgive me if I’m being blunt, but since we’re discussing verbal communication, could you actually use words—rather than just emojis—to explain your point? Perhaps I owe you an explanation as well. I suggested this was merely a trend because I get the distinct impression that these theories regarding nonverbal communication gain traction primarily through the influence of cheap TV shows, movies, or similar media. In both linguistic theory and psychology, I simply cannot find any empirical evidence to support such claims.

My thought was simply that somewhere along the line between academic experts and the general public—the laypeople—any interesting new discovery tends to be treated as if it suddenly supersedes everything that came before it.

ironcyclist78 said:2. It is quite clearly nothing more than a passing fad, a trend people adopt simply out of sheer inertia—about as intellectually stimulating as watching someone find profound cosmic meaning in a game of frisbee.

Non-verbal communication certainly exists and carries weight, but its influence is significantly, vastly smaller than that of verbal exchange.

People hear about a new concept and immediately assume everything else is obsolete. They seem to think we'll all just stop talking entirely and rely solely on gestures and facial expressions moving forward. 😵
While non-verbal cues have their niche—and in certain contexts, they can actually convey more information than words—it all boils down to the situation and the context at hand. It will remain just as vital today as it was a century ago, or even a millennium before that.

Kimberly Davis52 said:What kind of ritualistic prayer are you performing before a gastroscopy? 😲

One doesn't typically ingest contrast media for a gastroscopy.

More importantly, you need to consider the nature of these pains. Are they triggered during meals—meaning you have to stop eating quickly because the discomfort becomes nauseating—or do they occur between meals when your stomach is empty, perhaps subsiding once you actually eat something? Since you’ve already been prescribed medication, it stands to reason your doctor likely has a preliminary idea of what's going on. In the meantime, be mindful of your diet. Avoid anything heavy, spicy, greasy, overly protein-dense, or loaded with simple sugars.
Some say Taheebo tea might help.

Here is the link to the association's website; they specialize in providing support to individuals struggling with Eating Disorders and their families. You can reach out to them directly if needed. I haven't exactly spent much time browsing through all their pages yet—though I fully intend to—so I can't offer any specific commentary just yet, but I truly hope you find some helpful resources within their materials.

darkbison81 said:Buddy, what on earth are they teaching you at your university? 😁 One minute you're dealing with basic burnout, and the next you're suddenly craving a total metamorphosis ...

The man is part of the experimental generation.

rowdyridge59 said:Then it just eats away at me.

Think about some deep-seated desire of yours. I don't know you personally, obviously, but let’s say you dream of being an actress in Hollywood, yet it’s simply out of reach. Would reading about the women who actually made it help soothe that ache? No. It would only serve to sharpen the realization that you belong there—that you belong in Hollywood. That is my predicament regarding bumblebees. I know everything there is to know; I have devoured every zoology textbook and piece of literature available on the subject, and my final, irrevocable conclusion is that I want to be a bumblebee. I want to socialize with them.

I want to carry honey. 😢

But what if you don't even know what else you'd do?

If you can't actually become Alexander Moore44, you can certainly read about him. People consume information on all sorts of subjects. Just because someone takes an interest in reading about Alexander Moore44 doesn't mean they harbor any delusions of grandeur regarding their own potential to transform into him.