The reason is that we don't want to open these kinds of threads. While the info might be useful, it just isn't enough to justify its own standalone topic—so the call was made to move it over to the thread for psychological recommendations instead. If there had been a full-blown discussion about the hospital itself, then sure, we might have carved out a separate space for it. The thread about New York City was actually started by a much more significant post.
A relationship with a minor isn't pedophilia. Look, there are plenty of things that fall under that umbrella, but this isn't one of them—period. You can either try to have a constructive conversation here, or you can go find something else to browse elsewhere.
Richard Wells said:Wait, so you think behavior is something separate from the person doing it?
Look, behavior is just one facet of who someone is. Obviously, we don't judge every single action with the same intensity—we aren't going to write someone off entirely just because they have a slightly less charming trait here or there. Not every habit or choice defines a person's entire soul. For instance, smoking is a disgusting habit—really, truly repulsive. But even so, I know plenty of smokers that I care about deeply and consider great people, regardless of the fact that they smell like an ashtray and are actively shortening their lives. On the flip side, child abuse is also a disgusting habit. How many pedophiles do you think would be described as "otherwise wonderful people"?
frozenmoose93 said:It’s pretty funny how hypocritical everyone is. You all claim you "don't like judging people," but then in the very same breath, you go ahead and judge them for judging. 😂 😂
There is a massive difference between criticizing someone's actions and attacking who they are as a person.
Lisa Reyes4 said:Where on earth did my post from earlier today go?!?!?! I know Kevin Nguyen3 replied to me... but now it’s just vanished into thin air, I can't see it anywhere..,
Use the search bar, folks—seriously, just use the search function. Here you go.
Larry Lewis, I’ve said it before—just because someone thinks they’re being funny doesn't mean it actually lands as "ha ha" hilarious. Look, I get it—as an outsider looking in at someone else's life through a series of forum posts, I might be totally off base—but the way you approach your own situation and life in general comes across to me as... I don't know, optimistic? You have this sense of humor and, if you really want to call it that, actual spirit. Honestly, I think your perspective is probably your most valuable contribution to this whole forum. So, thanks for that. Anyway, I'm off to go spam somewhere else now. 🙂
Larry Lewis said:And frankly, those who think they’re the smartest people in the room are usually just the biggest fools—myself included, I suppose... 😉
Look, I get it—everything is subjective—but having spent some time observing the specific brand of humor you all employ here, I’ve realized it’s genuinely hilarious in a way that's almost infuriating.
God, even two of the moderators have taken an interest in me—and while I’m fully aware that I’m quite handsome and sharp-witted, this is getting a bit much... 🤣
This probably fits better over in the Bean Reading or the Fortune Teller subforums. I’d really suggest giving the Psychology rules PDF a quick read first. 🙂
fadedlynx96 said:It isn't a matter of opinion; I know you understand the distinction just as well as most people on this board does, despite the overlapping medication profiles for both conditions.
I was simply commenting on a memory of Sch patients hanging out together, finding common ground in the fact that they aren't bipolar, since there's this running joke that we're functional while the bipolar group represents lost causes. It works the same way for the bipolar crowd, where we're the stable ones and the Sch patients are seen as hopeless.
If you start treating both groups as identical, you strip away whatever hope either side has left. It might not be strictly logical, but when you're dealing with patients living with Sch and bipolar, expecting pure rationality is a stretch.
My diagnosis is Bipolar I—pure mania, no depression. I constantly ask my doctor if I'm slipping into a depressive state, but he always insists that, by definition, it's impossible for me.
And I wouldn't describe myself as euphoric or manic; I'm mostly just normal.
I fail to see why this entire forum doesn't just pivot toward actual health or medical expertise.
First off, please don't get all worked up about it. Second—you're actually off-topic here; we have the PŽK subforum specifically for questions like that 🙂
But look, to give you a quick breakdown: psychology is really a science focused on how people experience things and behave—so some of the stuff we talk about here would actually be considered off-topic if we moved it over to the Health section. Sure, some topics definitely touch on pathology or mental disorders—which, granted, falls under psychiatry, a branch of medicine—but generally speaking, the Health section focuses on physical issues, whereas this space is dedicated to mental health matters 😉
If there’s anything else you're curious about or if you want to dive deeper into this, feel free to start a thread over here
Michael Castillo said:That's just a song title up there—not an invitation to go party. Just trying to grab the attention of the curious readers out there.
Anyway, here's the actual situation. Deadlines are breathing down my neck, I'm juggling five different gigs at once, and basically, I have to spend my nights writing instead of sleeping.
So, how am I supposed to pull this off when my eyes are practically glued shut? Last night I had some fancy red wine, which didn't just make me drowsy—it also absolutely wrecked my stomach since it was so late. Instead of writing, I ended up singing Rigoletto. 😛
Coffee is out of the question too, thanks to my stomach.
Right now, the only things keeping me awake are Jimi Hendrix and Tina Turner (I crank the headphones up to max, and the vibrations literally shake my brain enough to stop me from passing out), but damn, I’m going to go deaf at this rate—so I need to find a tenth option.
Does smoking help you sleep or wake you up? And what's the deal with the stomach?
I'm assuming it's fine for inspiration.
Just a heads-up: until a week ago, I was a total straight edge. But hey, necessity changes the rules. And the principles.
Someone please give me some actual advice on how to stay permanently awake for the next five or six days.
Matthew Anderson said:Jack Hammer is fine—it’s cheap, easy, and honestly, he’ll probably be pretty happy about it.
Yeah, you can't really argue with that. Unless they view sex as some sort of chore they have to "perform" or "provide"—which is a depressing way to look at things—they'd much rather just have a good mixed tape and a keychain. Maybe even a funny fridge magnet if we're feeling fancy.
Benjamin King17 said:It’s understandable, I suppose—but honestly, people today just can't stop sticking their noses where they don't belong. To truly judge someone, you actually need to understand their motivations or the circumstances behind their actions... yet most people just spout nonsense without a second thought. That’s how gossip culture starts—that toxic breed of people whose only goal is to condemn others while having absolutely no clue what’s actually going on. It’s exhausting. It seems like everyone is more interested in someone else's business than their own...
Stereotypes and all that nonsense are just baked into the fabric of this world and society—but the real issue is how much people obsess over things that have absolutely nothing to do with them. Still...
I really think judgment mostly stems from ignorance, just like someone else pointed out earlier. That said, I think there's a massive distinction between having a personal boundary—like thinking, "I would never do that myself"—and the actual act of gossiping, spreading rumors, and just being malicious toward others.