Lawrence Reed3 said:So, I just got off the phone with that helpline, and they told me to check in with my doctor once my medical leave kicks in and all that. Apparently, I don't have to be strictly housebound—I can actually head out into nature or something, as long as I stay away from crowded spots. And get this—it looks like that woman who came by our office doesn't even have COVID.
Honestly, it might actually be better this way! At least I’ll get a solid two weeks of distance from everyone, which is a relief because I feel like I'm starting to trip out a little from all the stress.
I guess I feel a bit silly for not just going to get tested myself, purely for my own peace of mind.

Look, if you don't have a mask, it would be the decent thing to do to find a tutorial on YouTube and make one yourself. That way, when you step outside, you're actually protecting people just in case. You can't just act like "oh, it's just this lady here." If she was in Germany for the last two weeks, she needs to be in self-isolation. Period.
The people issuing the isolation orders are the ones with the actual info. The company is required to call, verify, and then follow whatever protocols or instructions they receive.
They shouldn't just send you home and call it a day.
Because if they keep acting like this, they might end up having to shut down the whole company, which is the real problem. If everyone keeps doing this, we'll quickly become just like France with how reckless and uncontrolled the infection and death rates get.
Some irresponsible doctors have already shown us exactly how NOT to act in a crisis. It's a disgrace!

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Quarantine Life in Coronavirus · Mar 18, 2020

Lawrence Reed3 said:So, here’s the situation:
My job just called me tonight to tell me I need to stay in self-isolation for the next two weeks. Apparently, a client stopped by my workspace today who—according to her—had been over in Germany just last week. Since we have to report stuff like this to a specific department at the firm, I went ahead and did that, and now I'm stuck with this. In the meantime, I finished my shift, hung out with my coworkers, headed home, popped into the grocery store... honestly, I was right in the middle of a run when they gave me the news!
Is the self-isolation period mandated by an employer actually the same thing as the official isolation ordered by a public health official? And more importantly, if I get caught out and about, am I still looking at a fine in a case like this?
I mean, we don't really know anything about this woman—whether she actually was in Germany like she says, or if she's even tested positive or anything. There could be a whole lot of nothing going on here, really.

Why are you even asking? This is ridiculous.
You're just scared of a fine, and you're annoyed because you followed the rules and the company's instructions.
But honestly, it's questionable whether they even have the right to act like this.
They should be verifying if the lady is actually under quarantine first, and then anyone who had contact would follow whatever the health officials mandate.
The way people are acting is just like those doctors back in the day who tried to hide that they went on weekend ski trips to Germany.

Get it together, people. Stop making up your own rules. Otherwise, just call 911
and ask.

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People who stand out from the crowd in Psychology · May 24, 2009

Matthew Castillo5 said:Look, let’s get one thing straight: just because someone has that magnetic, "leader of the pack" energy doesn't mean they're out there looking to manipulate the crowd. It’s a huge misconception. I’ve actually crossed paths with quite a few people who possess that kind of charisma but use it for genuinely good things instead of just feeding their own egos.

Examples?
That's a pretty generous way to put what you're claiming.

But hey... go ahead and believe if you want. Or don't.😉

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People who stand out from the crowd in Psychology · May 24, 2009

Melissa Brooks6 said:People like that? Honestly, they’re just what you'd call charismatic.

Exactly. They’re just experts at pulling the wool over everyone's eyes and turning a crowd into a flock of sheep following whatever shepherd they choose...
🙂

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People who stand out from the crowd in Psychology · May 24, 2009

hiddenhawk3 said:I mean, fine 😁 I don't know, that's really the only thing you mentioned about being unique 🙂
Yeah, I guess. It’s probably not easy being an introvert these days.

You're an outsider because you have some "flaws" that make it hard to blend in or talk to people...
but you can also choose to be an outsider just because it works for you. Because your inner world keeps you satisfied. It means you only need a tiny handful of people to actually feel close to...

So... does that actually make you special?

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How to master lucid dreaming? in Psychology · Jan 3, 2009

My absolute favorite dreams were always the ones where I’d just take off whenever I felt like it. I could always make it happen. Of course, once that first flight happened, I knew the next one would be a dream too, but I still had to convince myself I could do it if I just wanted it enough.

Whoooooooosh!
It’s been ages since I’ve flown...
I actually thought about that dream again recently.
Just enough to want to pop in and say hi while I'm reading through all your ideas on dream control.

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I'm at my wit's end with my ex in Psychology · Jan 4, 2008

Every single one of those moms needs some serious tech training and a designated forum where they can just vent all their frustrations.
hehe, honestly, I’m loving the vibe in here right now!
Who cares what anyone thinks? I'm out of here, and I didn't leave a single mess behind...
🙂
My kids are happy as hell!!!!!!!!

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Psychology: Is it all just fluff? in Psychology · Dec 17, 2007

Ugh, honestly... the less I know about this stuff, the better I feel!
The original thread starter doesn't really fit here. She’s already covered just about everything...
But still. She asked similar questions, she just didn't reach the same conclusion 😉

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The Guilt Trip in Psychology · Dec 3, 2007

rustymaker5 said:The truth is, we spend so much time keeping ourselves on such incredibly short leashes, though at the end of the day, that’s entirely our own choice to make... 🙂

Once a person finally gets their own internal house in order, that heavy weight of guilt—whether it's from something you did or something someone else pulled on you—rarely follows you around anymore.

And there’s really nothing wrong with leaning on that old prayer:
"God, give me the strength to accept the things I simply cannot change,
the courage to go after changing the things I actually can,
and the wisdom to always tell the difference between the two."

Yeah, right... see, that's exactly where you're wrong.
The second you actually try to do something right—when you really put in the effort—is exactly when you realize what a complete disaster you've actually been.😵

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The Guilt Trip in Psychology · Dec 3, 2007

Sandra Parker3 said:Just try using a spiral instead of a Circle 😵
A Circle has no beginning, no end, and no exit—just some messy blur inside...
But a spiral builds on itself and keeps moving forward... 😁

As for the doubt, honestly, I think it's perfectly fine.

Everything stuck in your "head" can be worked through, you lazybones (welcome to the club)🙄
And you won't end up in an asylum because of it.
You'll eventually feel when it's getting to be too much and know when to stop.
Take a break.
Then pick it back up and blah blah blah... 😁

hehe...
nah, this is just the first step toward the mental asylum forum 🙂
unless that counts as resting.
I'm thinking about everything under the sun and it's all swirling around my brain trying to find a place to process, while I'm over here feeling 😍 the first signs of losing it!
See, even my buddy is telling me I should go hang out with psychiatry before they come knocking on my ☕
door.

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