fadedhound86 said:I have to admit, I actually felt way better on the depot injections than I do now that I've switched to taking the exact same medication in pill form. It’s the same combination they use for Diego—aripiprazole—and my doctor over at the Mayo Clinic even confirmed that for me...
That’s because the depot version keeps a steady level of the med in your bloodstream.
I remember someone mentioning how much the Xeplion shots sting—it’s pretty common to end up with some bruising after the injection, unfortunately. If you’re managing everything perfectly, maybe switching to tablets is an option, but honestly? From what I've seen with other people, about 90% of the time, control slips when they make the switch from depot to pills, and they usually end up heading right back to the injections anyway.
I’ve been following along with what Harold Anderson3 is saying, but I wanted to ask one thing—has a psychiatrist ever actually questioned your schizoaffective diagnosis before? And are you still on Zyprexa, or have they switched things up on you lately? Sending strength to everyone out there battling anything in the F20-F29 spectrum—hang in there!
Richard Rodriguez17 said:Yeah, my mom and dad don't really see eye to eye, I guess. It's hard to put their relationship into words, honestly. For the most part, Mom leans most heavily on my brother and the grandkids, while I just sort of exist on the periphery...
My psychiatrist thinks moving out isn't the right move for me right now. He seems to feel that I'm just not quite strong enough or independent enough to pull off something like that yet.
But look—he doesn't live under your roof 24/7. He doesn't actually see how capable you are when it comes to standing on your own two feet and handling your own business.
silvertiger97 said:Been more than 3 weeks now... Any idea when my doctor might finally give me the green light to move around? Right now I'm on strict bed rest to make sure nothing goes sideways...
Honestly, you should have already started sitting up and getting out of bed—though once you get your brace, everything will be much easier to manage. Just don't try bending anything yet; that comes later. But about that "no movement" rule—staying totally still can actually do more harm than good because of the risk of blood clots. Using a heavy cast is kind of an old-school approach; from what I've seen lately, most patients get fitted for a brace immediately and stay in it for about three months.
silvertiger97 said:Hey everyone! So, about three weeks ago I got into a car wreck and ended up with a lumbar injury. Right now, I’m stuck in a back brace and just waiting on an orthopedic brace to arrive... If there are any pros in here who can take a look at my diagnosis, I’d really appreciate it because I'm totally lost when it comes to this medical jargon.... thanks! Link to the diagnosis photo https://ibb.co/87Gr2Mq
I took a look! Once you get that brace, you'll probably be wearing it for about 12 weeks. How long have you been stuck in the cast?
Go see a physiatrist first—then head to a physical therapist who can set you up with a proper exercise routine. Based on what you're describing, I’m guessing your spine took a compressive fracture, which means lifting anything heavy would be incredibly dangerous right now.
jadewalker59 said:Honestly, I wasn't even scared—haha! xD I'm already back home now and out of the hospital. Those two days went by pretty fast, though I was constantly annoyed because I had to wear a diaper all day long—since they told me I could fall asleep and just end up wetting myself 😢. I didn't actually sleep through the day once, but I did have one accident during the night... just my luck.
Well, at least that part is behind you now. Wishing you a super speedy recovery!🙂
Eric Davis20 said:Hey everyone—could someone who actually knows their stuff about optics help me make sense of these eye exam results? I’m a bit lost here. So, my specialist report says this:
I get what the cylinders and axes are, but I have no clue what this "1.0" stands for. Plus, looking at my vision aid certification, there's no mention of this "1.0"—the fields for Dave Portnoy, Priscilla Presley, and Basis are all left blank... Does that mean my Dave Portnoy is 0.0? And is the farsightedness because the cylinder is positive? I'm asking because I really want to just order glasses online since they're way cheaper, but I'm terrified of messing up the data entry. That "= 1.0" part is driving me crazy. Help!
That 1.0 means you hit 100% visual acuity with those lenses.
Rachel Gonzalez16 said:Hey everyone, Has anyone here had experience with Propofol? If so, can you tell me a bit more about how it feels?
Oh yeah—my dad went in for a colonoscopy under general anesthesia (using Propofol) and he said he woke up feeling totally refreshed, like he’d just had a long nap. He even joked that I lied to him and told him the procedure was already finished! 😁
Don't worry, honey, I totally get it... I can't stand them either—but I’m stuck playing nice just to get through the day. Honestly, I have more empathy for animals than most people. I really realized this back in my freshman year of high school when I was dealing with some serious health issues and had to miss a ton of classes. The way they treated me was just pathetic. I was completely lost, and not one single person would stand up for me—it felt like I was all alone in this miserable little corner of humanity where "being human" is basically a joke. My inner circle is tiny for a reason; as for everyone else? If they dropped dead tomorrow, I wouldn't lose a wink of sleep.
I can't believe it's already been 10 years since I first posted about this—we still haven't made enough headway with this issue. When it comes to a recurrence, it’s honestly tough to catch early on; you usually don't even notice a Colestatome until it starts pressing against everything around it. To be totally blunt, I haven't even seen an ENT specialist for a checkup in a decade—thankfully, I haven't had any major issues—but man, I get this brutal dizziness about 24 hours after being out on the water, not right away, and it is just awful. Who knows what else might pop up.
I can't believe it's already been 10 years since I first posted about this—we still aren't doing nearly enough to tackle this issue. When it comes to a recurrence, it's incredibly hard to catch early on; you usually don't even feel a cholesteatoma until it starts pressing against everything around it. To be totally honest, I haven't even seen an ENT specialist for a checkup in a decade—luckily, I haven't had any major issues—but man, I get this brutal vertigo about 24 hours after being out on a boat, not right away, and it is just awful. Who knows what else might be lurking.
Everyone’s looking for a quick fix these days—that’s why they rush straight to life coaches. It might surprise you, but a ton of these "coaches" actually have degrees in economics, psychology, medicine, or law. They basically just took the easy way out, ditching those grueling 9-to-5 grinds where you have to be up at 6 AM, to chase a much more lucrative gig. And man, they charge a premium for it; you only need a handful of clients a day to make an absolute killing. The problem? Most of what they're peddling is just empty fluff. Honestly, it breaks my heart to see people falling for this—when someone is truly struggling, they’d give their last dime just for some real help. But let me tell you: nothing happens without deep, consistent work. Everything else is just a lie!
If my memory serves me right, only about 7% of people facing colon cancer with liver metastasis actually make it through—it’s a brutal statistic. Though, honestly, with how fast medical tech has been moving over the last five years, those odds have probably climbed a bit. It’s an absolute mental and physical marathon, though—you really can't let your spirit break, or you're done. I’m really pulling for them to get that ileus sorted out—hoping there's still a real shot at remission. Sending nothing but strength and positive vibes to your loved one!
Nicole Barrett76 said:Shouldn't we prioritize mastering basic assertiveness before attempting more sophisticated negotiation tactics? To my mind, NLP feels somewhat superficial.
If nothing else, assertiveness ensures that our spoken desires and needs actually align with our body language. Is it not counterproductive to declare a wish with a firm tone while our bodies betray us, slouching inward because we secretly doubt our own ability to achieve what we say?
Me and assertiveness? Yeah, we’re basically sworn enemies. I wanted to say that NLP is simple—which is probably why it feels shallow—but let's not forget all those fundamental things we've totally overlooked because we were too busy chasing the next big thing. It makes sense, really. Still, this whole assertiveness thing is a huge topic. What kind of books have actually clicked for you guys regarding this stuff?
I totally feel you—I’m definitely not assertive either. Honestly, it gets to the point where I actually feel embarrassed just trying to advocate for myself at a normal level—which, let's be real, is pretty much essential if you want to survive this absolute dumpster fire of a job market. It's tough to say exactly what you should do, but there's a ton of great NLP literature out there—maybe give that a look.