Posts by Anthony Garcia19

It looks like doctors are just interpreting this latest version of the CDC guidelines for managing patients, close contacts, and lifting isolation or quarantine however they see fit.

Anthony Garcia19 said:Profit-seeker, I'm quoting you because it hits on my question. Others feel free to jump in too.

I'm not conflicted, I'm just double-checking. The official lines at the CDC in Washington, D.C. aren't picking up, and my family doctor's take is different from mine.

Here’s the deal: we have someone who just tested positive via PCR. They aren't vaccinated, they have symptoms, but the clinical picture is mild to moderate, and they're currently isolating. My question is: can they end their isolation if—following the latest CDC guidelines regarding infected individuals, close contacts, and ending isolation or quarantine, version 19 —they take a rapid antigen test on day five and it comes back negative, provided they've also been fever-free for 24 hours and their other symptoms are improving?

To me, the answer seems like a clear yes. But my doctor is interpreting the rules differently, claiming that since the person isn't vaccinated, they don't qualify.

I'm reposting my previous message since nobody answered, and this might help someone else out there.

I sent an official inquiry to the Epidemiology Division of the CDC and just got their response today: if a person tests negative on a rapid antigen test performed at an authorized medical facility on the fifth day of isolation, they may end their isolation regardless of prior infections or vaccination status.

I honestly don't know why some people—or even certain departments within the healthcare system—decide to interpret the rules however they want.

EDIT: @ nimbleranger17, I see your latest post now. You were answering someone else, but you're pointing to the same conclusion.

urbanowl81 said:I know of a similar case where Lom also insists on a 10-day isolation, though that was back in late January.

I’m not sure if there's some extra internal interpretation of those Guidelines used within the healthcare system, but looking strictly at the text itself—specifically section 3, subsection II, third line—it seems like the doctor's move wouldn't hold up. That said, since the rule didn't even go into effect until January 31st, your doctor probably didn't actually do anything wrong in your case.

nimbleranger17 said:But they specifically asked about contacts, too. Testing doesn't magically shorten the isolation period for anyone who isn't actually infected; it’s not some kind of get-out-of-jail-free card for those around you. As it's written, it won't work that way.

Profit-seeker, I'm quoting you because it hits on my question. Others feel free to jump in too.

I'm not conflicted, I'm just double-checking. The official lines at the CDC in Washington, D.C. aren't picking up, and my family doctor's take is different from mine.

Here’s the deal: we have someone who just tested positive via PCR. They aren't vaccinated, they have symptoms, but the clinical picture is mild to moderate, and they're currently isolating. My question is: can they end their isolation if—following the latest CDC guidelines regarding infected individuals, close contacts, and ending isolation or quarantine, version 19 —they take a rapid antigen test on day five and it comes back negative, provided they've also been fever-free for 24 hours and their other symptoms are improving?

To me, the answer seems like a clear yes. But my doctor is interpreting the rules differently, claiming that since the person isn't vaccinated, they don't qualify.

Not sure where else to ask, so apologies for posting this here since I'm not looking for a doctor, just other medical staff.

Does anyone know who in Chicago offers private intramuscular injections for Neurobion (folic acid + B12)? I was told to see a specialist, but my family doctor won't do these types of shots anymore because of everything going on with COVID-19. I'll buy the ampules myself; I just need someone to administer them.

Hey there, my "old" friends! 🙂

I know I’m letting you all down, and honestly, it sucks. But (as some of you have already guessed), things just aren't clicking yet. It's too soon. It feels like I've got a thorn stuck in my heart that I just can't pull out. Some things you just have to face, then let your body and time do the work to let it go.

Cheers, talk soon! 😘

Hey guys (and girls, if there are any 😉)!

Two quick shots from today's little get-together over in Spain. We finally got that mural finished on the small amphitheater thanks to all your help—an area the City usually treats like it doesn't even exist:

https://i.postimg.cc/TYZdtzqJ/DSC-0318.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/k5Ng6TSF/DSC-0320.jpg

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Ashley Smith24, thanks! All fixed! 👍

Just like you said, I changed my avatar the other day and somehow—who knows how—must have accidentally unchecked the box to save my messages by default.

Nope, they aren't (full). And I'm not even getting any notifications saying they are...

I tried sending another message today (not to redhawk76) and once again, it’s just not showing up in my sent folder.

Thanks, Duba!

redhawk76 said:So, I looked into it, and here’s the deal: everything is working fine on my end. I'm getting her messages loud and clear, but for some reason, she can't see them in her Sent folder. Just a weird little glitch, I guess! It seems like she's only having this issue with my mail.

Can we fix this?

Thanks again!🙂

Just a quick correction—I’m actually that second female user. Honestly, everything was working perfectly fine for me just three or four days ago (sent messages were showing up in my sent folder). But I just tried sending another PM to someone else (not redhawk76), and it’s missing from my sent folder too. I'm assuming they'll still get them, though, since the messages I sent to redhawk76 went through just fine; they just aren't being logged in my history.

Thanks!

rowdypanther12 said:I don't know, I just don't force people to eat things they don't like, whether it's my kids or my husband.
If I'm not feeling up to making a separate meal or finding a substitute for someone who isn't interested in the main dish, then I'm just not going to cook something we all dislike. It’s really not a big deal.
Besides, a glass can always be used for something else. Why throw it away? And why would a child be stuck with a glass they don't like just out of principle?
Fixating on these little things just drains your energy and creates friction, which eventually ends up affecting the much bigger, more important stuff in life.

Well, I do eat! 😁 That’s where we differ. 😉
I don't cook stuff everyone hates, but it happens sometimes. When it does, everyone eats. Or they don't, and they stay hungry. Nobody complains. They might wrinkle their noses a little, but that's it. It's not the end of the world.

But you can always use a glass for something else. Why throw it away? Why would a kid have a glass they don't like just out of principle?
Obsessing over tiny details drains your energy and ruins relationships, which eventually impacts the big, important stuff.

Sure, you could call it being "principled." Like the principle I mentioned earlier. That's why these aren't just small things—they're issues that turn into massive problems if you don't nip them in the bud.

Of course, like everything else, you have to be flexible and compromise occasionally. You just shouldn't let it become a habit.

In general, I think parents today are way too soft on their kids. But hey, I'm just an old Anthony Garcia19, not trying to lecture anyone. 😉

mistydrifter55 said:Under U.S. labor laws, she isn't even allowed to work yet—she’s too young.☕
That doesn't mean I should mentally torture her by cutting her off from everything or ignoring her perspective as an individual.
If she's unhappy about something, there's a reason. We talk it out, find some middle ground, and look for a solution. We follow the house rules and what's feasible, while still trying to respect what she wants.
The names she's calling things? Honestly, they're pretty typical for her age.
If this were you at her age, you probably would have looked at it and said, "Ugh, this glass is gross," and then gone out to buy a new one, "covered in glitter." But you were an adult; she can't afford to go shopping on a whim.
And let's be real: if you were in her shoes, you wouldn't just stare at a "gross" glass and mope because you couldn't get another one. You would have found a way to fix the situation so you didn't feel so bad.

Sure, it sounds trivial, but you have to actually talk to kids and try to understand where they're coming from. They aren't being difficult just because they have nothing better to do; they simply haven't learned how to bridge the gap between the chaos in their heads and the world around them.

Spot on, mistydrifter55. I'm with you. 😉 I agree on one thing. Not buying someone a new toothbrush isn't exactly psychological warfare or neglect. Everything. Just by ignoring what the kid says.

If I don't buy my kid a new glass, it means sitting them down for a real talk about value. I want them to understand that just because we made a mistake with a purchase doesn't mean we toss it in the trash—even if it’s just something small. We'll wait until this one actually wears out before replacing it with a new one. And since they've already shown an interest in picking it out, I'll let them help me choose the next one.

That way, kids learn to value the hard work behind a purchase rather than just the stuff itself. If they get used to constantly picking up "new glassware," they’ll just fall into that typical consumerist trap—always wanting more and never feeling satisfied, no matter what they own. Worst of all, they'll miss out on learning to respect the effort someone put into making every single product.

@SummerNight, since I didn't want to start a whole new thread, I’ll just touch on that "backup lunch" idea here. Look, we aren't in boot camp or serving time in prison, but we can still learn to appreciate the effort someone puts into a meal. It’s good to remember that other people don't exist just to cater to our every whim. Sometimes, you just eat what's on the table, even if it isn't your favorite. It isn't poison, after all, and the person who cooked it—someone we love—definitely deserves a little credit for their time.

A ten-year-old can definitely wrap their head around an explanation like that. Honestly, I think teaching them that is way more important than just giving in to a meltdown over wanting a different colored cup or picking a meal that doesn't match what everyone else is eating.

If we’re calling that profile a toxic parent today, it just proves how skewed our modern values have become. It’s all coming back to haunt us. We're seeing this massive surge in selfishness and constant dissatisfaction the second someone can't immediately grab their next shiny new toy. I won't even get into the alienation and loneliness that follows—that's a whole other mess.

mistydrifter55 said:Diary of a Ten-Year-Old Puberty Survivor

- Refuses to use the plastic cup in the bathroom when brushing her teeth. She’s insisting on glass because she thinks it looks "cool."
- Her reasoning? The plastic one is just STUPID.

We don't exactly keep glassware in the bathroom here (much to her intense disapproval), so I got her a slightly different plastic cup to replace the old one—one that clearly isn't "stupid."
🤣🤣🤣

In my house, she wouldn't get a replacement cup. If she wants something fancy, she can buy it with her own allowance.

It reminds me of those over-the-top parents who cook two separate dinners just because one kid doesn't like a specific dish. One meal for the picky eaters, one for everyone else. 🙂

Gerald Chavez7 said:Am I really that weird for wanting people to stop using certain phrases—just one part of the subforum, mind you, the economics section—like yours:

"Forget the money, forget savings, just blow it all." Or things like "Those 5-10% raises some guys here brag about are nothing more than a joke," followed by me issuing a warning like the one mentioned in my previous PM.

I don't think you're weird at all. 🙂

Honestly, though, it feels like people like us are becoming an endangered species. Maybe the future will surprise us, though. 😉

Tyler Vaughn7 said:I didn't really see what you were getting at with calling that post an ad hominem attack. It feels like you've turned this into some sort of private correspondence with PBS, which honestly has nothing to do with the PDF from the television network. My interpretation of the response that followed was basically that whether we actually enjoy the programming on PBS or not, we're still stuck paying our monthly $27 regardless; PBS couldn't care less about our opinions.

It's easy to see it that way at first glance. But honestly, the tone of that "PBS response" practically begged for more context from Earthse right there in the same post. Without that extra explanation, it’s incredibly easy to read it as an insult—even if that wasn't the goal. To me, the fact that no clarification was offered then, or even now, strongly suggests the intention wasn't to critique PBS, but rather to poke fun at redhawk76 and her perspective.

I wonder where Earthse is now. Why the silence? It's hard to believe someone has good intentions when they don't feel the need to say, "Sorry, I didn't mean it like that," after seeing how things landed. If you're acting in good faith and realize you might have hurt someone, you usually try to clear the air immediately.

It’s a shame she’s staying quiet. It leaves the rest of us guessing why, and results in everyone arguing over who's right—whether it's redhawk76 or Tyler Vaughn7. She knows the answer...

I really want to believe nobody is enjoying this. Because if we've reached a point where we're actually feeding off someone else's misery, we're in real trouble.

mistybison said:Real confidence comes from mastering a specific skill. For instance, imagine you work in construction. You study the trade, put in the hours, gain experience, and eventually, you become a true expert. Because you know you can handle any task thrown your way and that you are constantly improving, you feel steady and capable in your profession. 🙂

As for general self-confidence, I'm not quite sure what that entails... Is it the feeling of inherent worth just by being alive? Learning to accept all your traits, both good and bad? Simply feeling comfortable in your own skin?

Even if someone is perfectly at peace with themselves, it doesn't guarantee universal acceptance. We won't be loved by everyone, nor can we possibly love everyone—including ourselves 😁—and we certainly won't fit into every social circle or be the life of every party.

Confidence built on physical looks, bank accounts, status, or career success is incredibly fragile. What happens when the very things that define a person's "worth" suddenly disappear?

I don't have a single redeeming quality to hold onto in my life.

You write interesting and coherent posts here, which is more than most people can say 😁. Isn't that a quality in itself? 🙂 I am certain you possess many positive traits and perhaps even undiscovered talents waiting to be developed.

It might be best to start by building small, practical areas of confidence—focusing on acquiring specific skills or knowledge. As you see progress in any area, your sense of self will naturally improve, which will eventually bolster your overall self-esteem. 🙂

Great point and solid advice!

I think we've all felt this. We feel more valuable when we're actually good at something our community respects. No matter how much we differ socially, most of us want that recognition. It just makes us feel more secure and happy.

Of course, success isn't free. You have to work hard, be patient, and stay persistent. But in the end, it's always worth it. 🙂

EDIT: Since Harold Anderson3 mentioned starting out as a construction laborer, there’s a real path for growth there. There is a huge demand for skilled tradespeople, and a solid recommendation often matters even more than a degree or a certificate. In those fields, being careful and detail-oriented is everything. Nowadays, too many workers are in such a rush that they cut corners and do sloppy jobs. That’s a massive opportunity for anyone willing to do things the right way!

I'm with you on that! 🙂

mistybison

Harold Anderson3 said:Is it just me, or have about 10 posts been deleted here? 🤔

A few of you mentioned that I really should stop wishing I could be someone else.

The thing is, I just can't bring myself to accept who I am right now.

To me, the idea of accepting yourself while simultaneously knowing you need to change feels inherently contradictory.

Think of it this way: imagine you own a car that needs constant repairs and modifications.

Sometimes it makes sense to keep working on it, but other times, it’s just easier to trade it in for a different model or something brand new.

But how exactly am I supposed to trade in my entire being for someone else or a "new" version of myself?

It’s just that whenever I see other people out there living their best lives without much trouble, I can't help but think, "Man, I wish I were anyone but me."

It feels so much simpler to daydream about being someone else, whereas trying to improve even a tiny part of myself—let alone my entire personality—feels almost impossible.

On top of that, I’m dealing with this condition of mine, where things just swing between better and worse without any predictable pattern or warning.

I was actually posting on forums like this even before I received my diagnosis. Back then, people kept trying to convince me that schizophrenia wasn't hereditary and that I was worrying over nothing. They were wrong. Now, my doctor tells me that the psychiatrists also made mistakes by failing to recognize the direction my illness was heading early enough.

Anyway, I’ll likely be heading to Washington, D.C. in about two weeks. If everything goes exactly according to my plans, the real question is whether I'll actually be happy. And what if things don't go the way I hope? 🙂

There are so many things I'd love to change about myself, especially becoming a more cheerful and social person. Does wanting that mean I don't accept myself and that I'm just trying to model myself after others?

Change, change, change...

Life is passing me by, and here I am, stuck exactly where I am.

P.S. Writing this is tough; I honestly don't know where to start. There are so many wrong turns and so few right ones. Just stumbling around randomly like this doesn't seem to lead anywhere...

Maybe it sounds like I'm just complaining, but I really am trying to change something in my life. It might just be that I'm doing it the wrong way and in the wrong place. 😵

I read through the thread, and this one post really caught my eye:

mistybison

Joseph Bailey41 said:It is actually possible to maintain control over hallucinations. Even Tesla experienced vivid visions during his childhood, and later on, he could visualize his entire machinery in his mind's eye without ever needing to sketch it out on paper—though, of course, he had to draw them eventually just so others could help him build them. While experiencing accelerated thought processes or feeling like you're losing touch with a slower version of reality can be a bit more unsettling, it is something a person can learn to manage. (That being said, I’m definitely not suggesting that anyone—including you—should suddenly stop taking their medication and just dive headfirst into a psychotic break.)

So, one class of medication to lift you up, and another to bring you back down? In theory, that sounds like a perfect plan, but in practice, finding that sweet spot is incredibly tough. It makes me wonder—is there anything in life that can truly spark genuine joy without turning into an all-consuming obsession?

I don't know, maybe I'm off base here, but if you managed to find something like that in your life, I truly believe it would be a huge help to you.

I’m a total amateur here, but I’ve noticed something. Whenever I actually dive into something I love, hours just vanish in a heartbeat. It’s like all my life's stress gets wiped away by some kind of magic trick! That’s always been my best medicine—especially when I can get out and get some dirt under my fingernails in the great outdoors.

The real struggle is figuring out how to actually find something interesting when you're feeling totally crushed, anxious, or just overwhelmed. It’s hard to focus on anything else when your brain is stuck in a loop, obsessing over whatever is weighing you down. In those moments, nothing seems appealing because everything feels secondary to the problem at hand. I’ve found that my best bet is to just force myself into whatever activity feels even slightly more doable than sitting there spiraling.

Still waiting on my key... As far as I know, everyone else who asked for one has already received theirs.

My quota post got nuked twice in a row—once last night and again just now—over that whole Esih and Hasanbegović debate. Honestly, I didn't say anything that warranted being silenced, and it just shows how biased the moderation is. They let one side say whatever they want while shutting down everyone else. To the admins: please give me a PDF of the politics section. Participating in an environment this one-sided is starting to feel pretty pointless.

Hey Ashley Smith24,

I just got flagged on Reddit.

Reason: Violation of forum rules (subforum)
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You’ve hit a 30-point violation, which might mean you'll be locked out for a bit until it clears. Just a heads-up: really serious offenses stay on your record forever.

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I can't believe people are still arguing about this stuff on Reddit. It’s honestly exhausting watching the same old debates circle the drain every single day. Most of these discussions don't even go anywhere; they just turn into shouting matches where nobody actually listens. I try to stay out of the fray, but sometimes it's hard not to roll my eyes at how repetitive everything feels. Just my two cents!
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So, someone gets hurt and now they're expecting an apology from me?
What does that have to do with me?
Or maybe it’s just some 30-year-old today who was born decades after all that happened.

Those who committed those crimes are almost gone now.
Did the Republican Party miss the window on this one?
Didn't the Father of the Homeland give it?

Who exactly do you expect to lift the weight off your shoulders? The burden was placed there by your own ancestors. Was I actually raised to believe someone did something to my family?
Are we going for blood?

Yeah, I’m definitely grateful my parents didn't dump all that stuff on me. But that doesn't mean they kept me in the dark about what actually went down.

Besides, people get to choose their own burdens.

What should we talk about? What do you guys want to dive into?
If we lived back then, both the Third Reich supporters and the partisans would have committed atrocities during and after the war.

Alright, I'll admit it.

You want me to apologize for my ancestors and relatives who suffered under both the Third Reich and the partisans? Fine. I’m sorry.

Can we just move on to the future already?

I don't care if you bypass me or not—it's entirely up to you.
I still stand by what I said: let’s bypass anyone who thinks we can't move forward until every single thing from the past is settled.
I’m happy to chat with anyone who’s actually looking toward the future.

If you can't move forward until this gets sorted out, you're just going to have to reincarnate a few more times before you finally break free.

Look, if we're going to keep dressing kids in black shirts that say Black Legion while guys like Kaćunko and Košić run around shouting their own version of the truth and pushing Third Reich ideology, then don't expect anyone from the other side to even sit down for a conversation.

This isn't really a conversation; it's just people preaching to the choir.
But you didn't even touch on that part.

Hajde, I wish we could finally just admit it: if descendants are dealing with trauma, that’s on their parents or themselves—not on the criminals who caused the damage or the people who covered it up. It makes zero sense to expect anyone from the perpetrators' side to offer sympathy or feel sorry for what happened. And honestly, the kicker is how people try to justify a lack of basic empathy by claiming it’s just a reaction to being provoked. That's just plain wrong.

Luckily, I don't carry that baggage around myself, and I won't need several lifetimes to let it go. But because of how people approach things, plenty of others do. That’s why it’s great to have guys like Esih and Hasanbegović stepping up to speed up the healing process and pushing people to actually think and rethink their stances.
Best wishes,
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