Posts by stormylynx4

When I quit smoking, I ended up gaining about 20 pounds of "liquid weight" because everyone convinced me I shouldn't eat any more than usual. But once the cravings for cigarettes died down and I stopped mindless snacking, those 20 pounds just vanished.
Jokes aside, Scott Allen10, you made a good point about explaining exactly where that "liquid" tends to settle.

So, does that mean your arrhythmias were just triggered by stress, even though your heart itself was actually healthy?

George Gray3 said:I can't speak for America, but from what I hear, over here in the States, you get a kill switch. You just flip it when things get too much.

I'm not sure how they manage to take the imaging then. Besides, that pressure is pretty fleeting—it's mostly just the awkwardness of positioning yourself for the scan.

Eric Robinson81 said:I mean, who says you have to squeeze them like they're some kind of wild animal?

A machine doesn't care if it's being too rough.

gentlelynx51 said:What's the consensus here? I feel like the article speaks for itself and doesn't really need a breakdown.

Are people obsessing over news headlines or just fascinated by the Natasha case? Following Natasha doesn't mean people don't care about war zones, but let's be real: we've been staring at daily combat reports for five years straight, whereas the Natasha story was just a sudden distraction during pickle season. I wouldn't judge anyone too harshly for being hooked on the intrigue.

If you head over to the Mayo Clinic in Cleveland, you can get a breast ultrasound done. If the doctor thinks it's necessary, they can run a mammogram right then and there too, all for about $133 (I'm guessing the ultrasound is $220 and the mammogram is roughly the same).

Jose Miller3 said:...but I don't buy the idea that some specialist wouldn't know what to make of elevated amylase levels!

Neither do I. No doctor is going to see high amylase in blood or urine tests and not immediately think pancreas. It’s basic stuff; there's no way "none of her doctors can tell her anything."

It’s definitely a bit tougher to tackle speech exercises online, but if you seek out a professional speech therapist, I’m sure you can turn things around.

If you're looking for Dr. Smith, head over to the Mayo Clinic.

I don't think grabbing a quick shower after eating is going to kill you, but if you're thinking about jumping into a pool or the ocean, that's a different story. Diving into cold water—and let's face it, even "warm" water is usually cooler than your body temp—right after a massive meal isn't a great idea, especially if you've had a few drinks too.
Basically, all that blood flow needed for digestion gets diverted to your stomach, which can cause your blood pressure to tank suddenly. That leads to fainting, and fainting in the water leads to drowning.
It's a bit of a simplification, but that's the gist of it.

I don't keep a medicine cabinet full of stuff. I just hand over any unused meds to my family doctor so they can pass them along to people who are struggling to afford them.

Reading through this thread and seeing how some people are downplaying the issue, I stumbled upon some research yesterday. Some authors actually argue that kicking a cocaine or crack habit might be easier than breaking an addiction to porn. Obviously, comparing drugs to digital content isn't a perfect science, but when you're spending most of your day hunting for clips, the distinction starts to blur. The gist of the research is that with drugs, the body eventually processes the substance out of your system. With porn, those images stay hardwired in your brain. Just a quick flashback can trigger arousal, which releases those natural opioids—the stuff that makes you feel good. It’s a massive simplification, but that’s the basic idea.

Just a quick update: he’s decided to go ahead and talk to a therapist. I really believe he’ll find a way to break free from this porn addiction. I assume most people here are adults who have seen their fair share of adult content, but what isn't common knowledge is that dedicated support groups for porn addiction have been around for quite some time. It’s not about being judgmental—everyone watches what they want online or offline—but when that "hobby" starts running your life or dictates how you spend your entire day, you've got a real issue on your hands. And just so we're clear, this isn't strictly a guy thing, even if it shows up more often in men.

It’s funny how the simplest solutions are usually the hardest ones for people to swallow. I won’t get into a debate over the merits of Claire Weekes’ approach, because apparently, your only gripe is that her books are cheap and she started pioneering this stuff back in the sixties, making it "outdated" for the modern world. In reality, most CBT-focused psychologists and psychiatrists use her foundational ideas today. So, what does that say about the massive crowd of psychiatrists still treating Freudian theory like it's the Bible? My logic is simple: if it works, it isn't obsolete.
PS Forget I even mentioned C. Weekes! I honestly regret responding to your post; I don't quite get why you're so Aggressive toward anything that isn't your current therapy. You seem to miss any genuine attempt to help someone in need, seeing every helpful suggestion as just an excuse to start a pointless argument.

I can't wrap my head around spending 15 years hooked on antidepressants and anxiolytics. I won't say a single word about the psychiatrist prescribing them, mainly because she doesn't even cite a single piece of professional research. On the flip side, Australia actually produced one of the world's leading experts on anxiety and panic attacks. If you speak English, look up the work of Dr. Claire Weekes; her approach to treating panic attacks is still the gold standard today. If you're already having to take medication for physical pain, at least try to help yourself avoid needing anxiolytics and antidepressants just to manage panic attacks, if I'm understanding you correctly.
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Why do people assume cosmetic surgery is somehow lower risk than any other procedure? Why would anyone agree to an operation in a small outpatient clinic or a private office? It makes no sense that doctors making a living off these procedures don't even have the necessary equipment for resuscitation on-site, instead just calling 911 when things go south.
Surgeries shouldn't be performed in facilities that aren't fully equipped to handle an emergency if things take a turn for the worse. For that poor girl, it’s too late now, but hopefully this serves as a lesson to anyone considering surgery. Do your homework and ask the hard questions—don't just look at the price tag.

When it comes to this whole bird flu situation, the big pharma companies are the only ones really winning; it’s basically a gift from above for them.
Sure, we could be looking at a global pandemic. Even the 1918 flu was likely an avian strain, and that one took a massive toll on humanity. Of course, things were different back then—there was almost zero medicine to rely on.
Having lived through the smallpox outbreaks here in the States, I can tell you that the panic is often worse than the disease. I still remember those old news clips: families freaking out over one unvaccinated kid, people locking themselves away in their apartments... it was intense.
If a real epidemic hits, I don't think hoarding pills at home is going to save me. It's not like every doctor is just going to quit or drop dead at once. Besides, what am I even supposed to stock up on? Some flu med? There’s already so much talk about how useless standard antivirals are against bird flu, yet people keep throwing money at them. Remember the hysteria over SARS or Ebola? Now it's bird flu's turn. It's always been around, anyway.

Your blood pressure was definitely up, regardless of age. It makes sense that you're feeling rattled after spending the night in pain, and checking your pulse every five minutes isn't helping. You don't have to be panicking to feel your heart racing; even just being uneasy can do that to you. Try to distract yourself—grab a book, watch some TV, or take a light stroll... just stop obsessing over the pulse monitor.

I almost forgot one thing—magnesium supplements can be a bit of a laxative, so if your husband starts dealing with an upset stomach or diarrhea, you'll know it's just the magnesium at work.