Posts by James Ramirez10

feraldrifter12 said:I assume it’s because Lexapro is newer and likely more effective. Prozac is getting outdated; these modern drugs will eventually push it out of the market entirely.

As for me, I had terrible side effects from Cipralex, but Prozac didn't bother me at all... unfortunately, my doctor wouldn't even consider switching me back to Prozac.🤷div>

Why does it seem like everyone is switching over to Lexapro lately, while Prozac just isn't being prescribed nearly as much?

First off, just to be clear, Valium and Xanax aren't antidepressants.

It’s kind of like how you see it with spiritual growth.

What if you asked for some practical advice instead? 🤷

Doesn't Activon have antidepressant effects? I'm not sure if it's actually a smart move to take it if you've experienced manic symptoms from other antidepressants in the past. What's the motivation behind wanting to try it?

That all sounds great and all, but looking at this rain outside? No thanks, I'm staying in.

By the way, "F" is just a code for a psychiatric diagnosis. Just look up the ICD-10 codes on Google if you want to see for yourself—I'm not about to type all that out.

Gary James88 said:I think you're referring to the American Psychiatric Association back in '74—they were the ones making the call, not the psychoanalytic group. Both use the acronym APA, which gets confusing. Honestly, though, it’s not that deep. Defining a single psychological disorder isn't exactly a purely scientific process, and deciding whether homosexuality should even be classified as a disorder wasn't strictly based on science either.

Look, you have to remember that defining a disorder via the DSM comes down to specific criteria—something we've already touched on. Those standards aren't universal truths, and the DSM itself gets dragged constantly, but they are the benchmarks the medical community uses to decide what counts as a disorder. By those rules, homosexuality simply isn't categorized as one. It’s actually pretty telling when Spitzer, one of the top experts behind the DSM, noted: "A major reason certain diagnoses haven't been removed from the DSM is that doing so would be a public relations catastrophe for psychiatry." That says a lot.

And which specific diagnoses are we talking about here? 😬

placidlynx24 said:God, I don't even get this anymore. This place is a damn asylum. Straight guys will beat you up because you're gay, and then gay guys will beat you up because you're trying to be straight... 😕😕 😕

slyraven9, just keep doing what you're doing. Who knows, maybe you'll make it work.👍

Come on, where did you even find that? Which gay guy was supposedly trying to beat him up?😕 😕😕

lonegardener said:Maybe the guy is dealing with something genuine, or maybe he’s just a troll looking for a reaction. How am I supposed to know? If this is a legitimate struggle, I can't really offer much help because I don't know if orientation is something that can actually change. redharbor9 and you both claim it isn't, which seems to be the consensus among most people who speak out about this; meanwhile, Spitzer believes it might be possible, even if it's an uphill battle. Personally, looking at it from a purely logical standpoint, I don't see why it would be "impossible." It's likely incredibly difficult, sure, but there isn't some law of physics preventing it. I'm not one to make such absolute, categorical statements. 😬

So, maybe what we really need is a straight volunteer willing to try being gay for the sake of research. If they succeed, we could assume the reverse is also true, right? Problem solved. 😬

In my experience, those superficial skin abrasions can linger for up to two years. It really just comes down to how sensitive their skin happens to be.🤷

hollowotter48 said:Honestly, I don't really have any advice to offer you, I guess. I mean, I’ve had a few girlfriends walk away from me once they realized I wasn't quite as charming or impressive in person as I seemed when they were first looking at me through rose-colored glasses. I’ve kind of gotten used to it, actually—it almost surprises me if someone doesn't leave me pretty quickly, though I usually end up getting dumped eventually once they realize I'm just sitting there surprised that they haven't left yet.

That's a great way to put it.👍

Drew Morgan said:I haven't seen the box. He was taking his medication one pill at a time while in the hospital, but once he picked up the prescription at CVS and actually read the side effects, he flagged this to me.

Look, antipsychotics have brutal side effects, so he was understandably shaken when he saw the list for this anti-epileptic; they're practically identical.

The doctors told him to head back for follow-ups with both the neurosurgeon and the neurologist in two months.

Is there a risk the medication will cause harm during that waiting period?

And is this something he'll be stuck on for the rest of his life?

Look, honestly, an epileptic seizure would do him way more damage regardless.🤷

Beyoncé said:Nah, they wouldn't give it to me; said it's prescription-only.

Hang in there. Monday will be here before you know it, and you can just get everything sorted out with your doctor then.👍

Nicole Barrett76 said:Oh, I certainly have my own coverage. However, isn't it truly heartbreaking to think of all those people struggling through gig work and freelance contracts, where nobody is contributing even a single cent toward their medical coverage? Surely, there must be so many left behind in such a precarious position.

I guess they’re just supposed to pay for it themselves then... right? That's an option too.🤷

It’s unlikely, but I assume private practitioners issue their own private prescriptions, and that's just how the system works.

Just get yourself some health insurance, for goodness' sake.

There’s really no need for comments like this.

Think of Google as your best friend.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Janov

The issue isn't really about the food itself; it's about what food symbolizes. We need to tackle that mindset first.