Posts by boldbison2

If this hand thing keeps happening to you, you really need to go see a specialist.

Beyond that, it would be worth asking a pro to teach you some yoga too—specifically breathing techniques and exercises for focus and relaxation. If you can't get that, even just simple stretching or taking walks in nature can make a huge difference.

Some people here write just to hear themselves talk—as if they’re actually saying anything smart.

A few users aren't big on constant chatter, but when they do speak up, they actually know their stuff and write in a way that's genuinely interesting.

Then you've got the others who just ramble on without purpose, unable to put together a single coherent thought.

Honestly, don't overthink it. Just focus on talking to the people you can actually learn from and enjoy engaging with, without feeling like you have to prove anything.

I could honestly sit here and go at this for another two or three hours, both online and in person, but what's the point?...........

I put my name and my reputation on the line—everything else is secondary—and I’ll write what I think I know. Then I get hit with a backlash like I’ve committed some kind of murder.

Is it really a crime to know less than everyone else and just ask a question?😲

rustyskipper7 said:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium

Lithium carbonate is recognized for its distinct anti-manic properties. It works by reducing the frequency of manic episodes, and even if an episode
actually occurs, it tends to mitigate the severity.
It acts as a stabilizer to prevent relapse without causing heavy sedation, memory loss, or any kind of cognitive fogging.
The therapeutic mechanism of lithium carbonate is generally thought to be linked to how it influences electrolyte balance within the central
nervous system and affects neurotransmitter metabolism.
Essentially, lithium ions interfere with the sodium ions found in extracellular fluid.
During membrane depolarization, lithium ions enter the cell in place of sodium ions, but because of the way they interact, the sodium
pumps can't move them back out quite as efficiently.
Furthermore, once inside the cells of the central nervous system, lithium ions help stabilize the enzymatic systems responsible for regulating the synthesis
of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and others.
In clinical practice, lithium carbonate is used to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and various other manic conditions.
For patients dealing with mania or similar disorders, it is also frequently administered as a preventative measure during psychotic phases.

Congrats on the deep dive and the scientific breakdown of lithium at this hour...
I’ve been on it for 10 years. My doctors didn't give me a lecture, but I figured out over time that I'll be on this for life due to my neurological issues, taken alongside Carbamazepine.
Every six months, they run blood work to check my lithium levels and make sure I'm in the right range.
Now, having to see a psychiatrist every other month just to get a refill and have them check
how I'm doing is becoming a lot.
Lithium changed my entire life. It taught me how to listen to my gut and stay in control—it doesn't always happen instantly, but I can fix my mistakes over time without the crushing guilt and other baggage. For me, that's huge. I used to be afraid of everything and would do anything for anyone just so they'd leave me alone, even though I was rebelling against everyone—including myself—deep down. That's how it started. Then my whole world collapsed.
I finally learned how to look after myself and actually love myself. Because of that, I can genuinely love the people in my life and give more than I ever could before. Otherwise, I wouldn't even know how to live.

I accepted that my nervous breakdown was severe enough that I'll be on these meds for the rest of my life, and honestly, I don't have any regrets about it.

Chloe Martinez5 said:Medicinal and culinary herbs.
Is this stuff way too intense for a beginner?
Are we talking about a legit side hustle or just a little hobby to keep me busy?

Anyone out there in the Appalachian Mountains who’s actually tried growing their own? Please, please help a newbie out!

It depends on the soil and environment, but mostly it comes down to how much work you're willing to put in.
What you can actually produce depends on what people in your area will buy.
I suggest getting a book on medicinal and culinary herbs that
explains exactly what they are, their benefits, and how to grow them properly.
If there's a market for it, it's worth planting more. I personally like
things that are easy to grow—peppermint is a breeze, and once you plant it, you don't have to move it for three years. Sage is another good one.
Basil is also easy; you get seeds within six months for your next
planting season.

Marjoram is simple too, though rosemary needs a bit more care since it can freeze in winter.
In mountain regions, I could see cumin and plenty of other perennial spices
and medicinal plants working well.

Everything is easy enough to learn. Use the winter to read up on it and ask around.
Just start, and others will share their experience along the way.