Ethan Kelly7 said:Hey everyone—we’re dealing with a massive issue with our pet, who suffers from severe separation anxiety. It’s actually becoming quite a struggle. We’ve consulted several different vets and tried everything from Normabel and Helix to Amizol... but honestly, nothing seems to work. Before all that, we even went down the route of herbal remedies and strict canine-specific supplements, which, I guess, yielded zero results. Our vet—the one we trust most, anyway—prescribed Elysium 5 mg as a last resort, mentioning they should be available in Canada. I’ve reached out to a mountain of pharmacies over in Canada already, but so far, everyone tells me they can't get them. Does anyone happen to know a specific pharmacy in Canada (or elsewhere) where these tablets might be in stock or could be ordered? Thanks so much!
What kind of anxiety symptoms are we talking about here, and how exactly was the diagnosis made?
Samuel Turner2 said:So, are the side effects—both short-term and long-term—of these mRNA vaccines actually well-researched? I honestly don't get why some people try to play both sides by being anti-vax while simultaneously acting skeptical about vaccines that haven't even officially cleared the standard testing procedures yet. Can someone please explain the logic there to me? 🤔 It’s exactly like saying I don't trust aviation just because I refuse to hop on a half-tested nuclear-powered plane built out of plastic wings and a fuselage. Yeah, I’m terrified of flying in THAT specific plane, and no, I don't trust it one bit—but that doesn't mean I have an issue with aviation in general.
Is that really such a hard concept to grasp?🤔
Of course they find it hard to believe—it’s basically impossible for them—so there’s really no point in wasting your breath anymore.
slyfox43 said:It seems the kids have arrived on the forum to start fighting for their rights.
In truth, it’s a bit unfair to them, since they are at least the ones you might actually be able to teach something to.
Exactly. That is how they taught little Mara what she was supposed to recite in front of the cameras. Using children to push a divisive agenda is beneath contempt. Even for the campaign headquarters.
My daughter is 12 now—up to date on all her routine shots, plus those extra ones I made sure to pick up separately. As for COVID, I don't have any plans to get her vaccinated.
Nathan Murphy said:I grew up watching him, alongside classics like Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator, and Predator, plus those smaller action flicks from the 80s. If you throw in True Lie and Taken, you get the full picture. I’m a fan of Arnie, but honestly, he isn't the best actor.
Richard Wilson4 As specified by: Sly is an incredible actor, especially in the original Rocky Balboa, the first Rambo, Fist, and most notably in Copeland.
This is actually the first time I've heard someone call Sly an excellent actor. It’s funny because on another thread, there was this big debate about Brad Pitt. One group was insisting he’s top-tier, while my group was arguing that while he's good, he isn't quite "excellent" yet. Now, it looks like I might have to concede and start accepting Sly as an elite actor too. 😵 Let’s be realistic here: the guy is a mediocre actor who just happens to have an occasional standout performance. I recently rewatched *Copeland*, and honestly, that was one of the few times he actually nailed it. Sure, that role was better than his previous work, but that’s exactly the trap people fall into. They know he lacks any real dramatic range, yet the moment he finally delivers a decent performance, they suddenly start acting like he’s some legendary dramatic powerhouse.
By any standard, Sylvester Stallone isn't an elite actor. To earn that title, you need a consistent track record of stellar performances, and he just doesn't have that. People love Rocky Balboa because it’s a story about hope, and let’s be honest—any movie that provides that kind of inspiration is going to find an audience. He hit the jackpot with his timing, sure, but if you look at Rocky objectively, it’s a decent enough film that somehow exploded into a massive phenomenon. As for Sly himself, his acting in that role is just middle-of-the-road. I don't see a single standout moment where you could point and say, "Now, there is a masterclass in acting."
While Rambo is my favorite of his films, that crying and screaming at the end is just proof of how weak his acting actually is. Look, I grew up watching these guys and I love all their movies, but by any real standard, they aren't exactly "great" actors. In my book, they’re pretty mediocre—Sly might be a bit better, though that's debatable—but generally speaking, they're just actors who occasionally stumble into a decent role. That doesn't mean I don't respect what they achieved, especially when it comes to Arnie. To me, Arnie is a much bigger inspiration to young people than someone like Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro, or Al Pacino, specifically because of how he fought his way up to become the biggest action icon of the 80s. He was a total anomaly, and you have to hand it to him for that.
Just look at Maggie from Arnie's films; that was the performance of a lifetime. The man definitely knows how to act.
Jason Statham really knows how to hold his own in those high-octane action flicks—he’s got the movement down—but I find myself wondering how he’d actually fare in a gritty drama or even just a decent comedy. It's an interesting question, I suppose, though we probably won't ever get an answer since the guy seems perfectly content sticking to his established formula. I had a similar experience watching Arnold Schwarzenegger back in the day. It was always the same roles, the same gestures, the same facial expressions... just a loop. Then I watched Maggie and I was honestly floored by the depth of the acting and how serious the role was. For my money, that was Academy Awards material. Maybe—just maybe—we'll see Statham surprise us like that one day too.
berorobex said:I've been dealing with really dark eyelids and under-eye circles for several years now, and I still haven't found an answer. My dermatologist told me it isn't a skin issue, but rather something internal—like a vitamin deficiency or something else entirely. I've gone through a million tests that my doctor ordered, and every single result came back normal, yet I still look like I'm a hundred years old; honestly, even people that age don't have bags like mine. Every single day I get comments about my under-eyes, and personally, I've never met anyone else with a problem quite like this... I tried looking online, but it hasn't been much help because I've already tested just about every suggestion out there—everything from homemade remedies and various medicines to expensive creams, oils, and tablets. I'm putting all my hopes in at least one person on this forum who might give me some advice or a suggestion, if not a recommendation for a private specialist who can actually find the root cause. I am an allergy sufferer, and they say those folks are prone to more prominent under-eye circles, but I know plenty of people with allergies who don't have this, so again, I've never met someone with a similar issue. At least not in my early twenties like I am. Thanks.
The only thing that’s actually going to help you is surgical intervention—blepharoplasty. Maybe do a little Googling on that.
Michael White11 said:I still haven't seen a dime from Medicare for that fourth month I was stuck in quarantine—and now, as of today, I’m right back in isolation again.
Are you working for some massive corporation or something? Around here, those payments usually hit people's accounts toward the end of the month.
Jacob Lopez2 said:But why are you reading things behind her back? You have a child, and now you're claiming this kind of filth shouldn't be written. That people can go to jail for it. Are you expecting her to tell you if things escalate, or are you expecting her to stop talking to people like that?
I’m assuming she’s over 12 if she’s even messaging people, and if she’s actually participating in this garbage, then it affects her too. Real communication matters more than snooping through her messages.
And if she isn't mature enough to realize she shouldn't be talking to people like that, then I would just shut down her chat privileges entirely.
She just turned 12, so naturally, we talk about everything. She understands what's going on and has never been part of any of that mess. What worries me more is when someone writes to her and she stays quiet for some reason. As for cutting off the chat—I don't think so. There's this one little girl in her class who isn't allowed to have social media, yet somehow she ends up having it all under a fake name anyway. I’d rather let them have it but keep an eye on things. It reminds me of how they used to ban cigarettes from us older folks back in the day. It works right up until the first puff...
Jacob Lopez2 said:I have no idea what it means to "skim through messages" while someone is asleep. And what if there’s something you don't agree with? Are you supposed to react instantly? That’s how they'll know you actually read it. If you don't respond, then reading things in secret is completely pointless.
We used to keep journals, and they could have been sitting right there on the kitchen table, and our parents—or even our siblings—wouldn't have touched them or read a single word. That was the most important part. We only shared the things that actually mattered.
Checking someone's phone should only be permitted if it belongs to the person doing the checking. Even when the police show up to search an apartment, they are required to have witnesses present.
Of course I would react. If someone were sending her filth, threats, or insults, I'd take screenshots and report it to the police immediately. In any case, there was that Viber group for dummy corp (the little one's name). What some people were posting in there... honestly, that's not just a matter for the police; those people probably need professional help.
I tend to just skim through the messages late at night once everyone settles down—mostly because I’m a bit worried about what people are actually saying, I guess. So far, things have been relatively fine; nothing too extreme. But there was an incident in class recently involving a report about some kind of bullying over text messages.
northerncobra33 said:I was wondering if you can switch your primary care physician whenever you want, or if there's a specific window of time when you're actually allowed to make that change.
They won't let you make the switch while you're out on medical leave.
Nicole Booth25 said:If you haven't been handed an official DSM diagnosis, then psychotherapy is largely a waste of time.
It isn't just people seeking private therapy or using their insurance to see a counselor who end up with some vague, minor diagnosis. The rest of us—well, we get handed the heavy-duty diagnoses right away, I guess.
I’m assuming this is about Indiana. Personally, I’d probably vote for them by default—strictly because their social welfare programs are such a disaster. Those kids deserve better, I guess.
So, we have a little one here (6th grade), currently going through the evaluation process—everything points toward dyslexia and dysgraphia. From 1st through 5th grade, he actually pulled straight A's. He got a B in 5th, but I’m just not even going to go there regarding last year. It was a total disaster. And you mean to tell me nobody noticed any of this until now?! Not the parents, not the teacher, not even the after-school instructor?! I mean, back in my day, school definitely wasn't nearly as demanding as it is now. For instance, my daughter is working on a PowerPoint presentation right now. She has to include a hypothesis and everything. Personally, I didn't even hear the word "hypothesis" until I was already in college...
Gary Martin12 said:We started at the Hospitals, where they noted he’s a bit clumsy. I already knew that—I'm certainly not expecting any gold medals in PE! But even after I pleaded with them to reconsider, they wouldn't budge on the delay. He did the testing solo at school. After about ninety minutes, I was met by a panel consisting of the school counselor, a psychologist, and a special education specialist. All three agreed he’ll need extra support once he starts elementary school. They mentioned he’s a little slow to process things; while his vocabulary is great, his sentences are pretty immature. Honestly, his storytelling makes zero sense! He’s social, handles separation just fine, and is quite independent. However, they had to repeat questions once or twice because he didn't catch them the first time. Beyond recommending that I read to him constantly over the summer, I didn't get much else. Even after I fought tooth and nail for him to start school a year later, they told me it simply wasn't an option. Physically, he’s right on track with kids his age; he doesn't stand out at all in his preschool group. From what I can gather, the main hurdle for delaying his enrollment is his November birthday. If he were to delay, he'd start in September and be turning eight by November!
That shouldn't be an issue at all. My youngest ended up being the youngest in her class because they refused to grant a delay, yet there were three other kids who were two years older than her. So, you end up with a range of 6 to 8-year-olds in a single first-grade classroom.
Harold Anderson3 said:thanks 🙂 I actually left the mill about two months ago since the company unfortunately ended up filing for bankruptcy. I've been spending my time at the unemployment office for the last couple of months, but I'm finally starting a production role in the metallurgy industry. Tomorrow is my first day, so we'll see how things go. I was lucky enough to land the opportunity, and since I already have the drive and some solid experience under my belt for this kind of work, I'm hoping for a smooth transition.
I want to congratulate Diego—really, I do. It’s good to see. Wait, didn't you finish that grueling math exam—or was it some intense physics thing? Something like that keeps ringing in my head... I think.
urbanowl81 said:Try talking to the school again. It's the easiest path. Set up a meeting with the school counselor or special education coordinator and lay out your reasons for wanting the delay. Usually, schools actually prefer it when kids are ready; it makes their lives easier. Also, just ask them directly who handles the appeals process. They should know.
That’s exactly what I did when I requested a deferral. Honestly, a school only really benefits from a delay if their enrollment numbers for the current year are already hitting capacity. They told me I could file a formal complaint with the School District, but insisted I’d need some kind of documentation—like a report from a speech therapist or a child psychologist.