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wanderingpanther68 said:No problem at all—happy to help anytime! 👍
wanderingpanther68 said:Who did you get those drops from? If it says 4x2, that usually means four times a day with two drops each—I know how it goes when you're dealing with an eye or ear issue, they always scribble those instructions like 3x3, 4x4, or 3x4 right on the box...
The first number is always how many times a day, and the second is just how many drops per dose.
bluemason3 said:Just another "philosopher" pretending to be an economics "expert"? 😁
On top of that, his work in psychology falls into that pseudo-scientific rambling category. Honestly, he’s irrelevant in his own field, let alone in this one.
gentlerider7 said:So, if we’re looking at those gritty, soul-crushing jobs that nobody actually wants to touch—you know, the stuff like cleaning out sewers, hauling trash, or working deep in some dusty coal mine—how on earth would you handle them in some kind of perfect, imaginary system?
In Thomas Moore's version of Utopia, they’d basically just have criminals do all that dirty work (kind of like how things functioned in the USSR, where prisoners were stuck doing all the high-risk labor). Then again, there are always those weirdly optimistic people who argue there will always be someone out there perfectly happy to take on those kinds of roles.
I remember seeing this other thread about communal living, and people were saying that every single commune eventually falls apart because of these exact issues: like, who's actually going to cook the meals, and who's going to deal with the gross job of cleaning the bathrooms?
hollowmoose10 said:Can stress actually spike your blood pressure? I'm going through a pretty rough patch emotionally right now...
my symptoms look like this: racing heart, high blood pressure, restlessness, constant worrying—I find myself spiraling into a Google search for symptoms the second I feel off. Then there's the chest tightness, shaky hands, dry mouth, that feeling like my throat is closing up, a constant stream of negative thoughts, and this nagging fear that something terrible is about to happen. Basically, full-on panic attacks. I dealt with anxiety issues in the past and thought I had them under control, or at least tucked away, but this current slump has dragged everything back to the surface..
Robin Foster7 said:To be brief, I’m a woman in my 30s, a mom of two, and happily married.
So, after having two kids, I kind of let myself go—you know, the extra weight, the constant childcare, all that stuff. But about six months ago, I finally got back to my old self. I started working out again, eating healthy, and even treated myself to some new clothes that fit perfectly.
The thing is, I think I’ve become a bit obsessed with how I look. I spend way too much time thinking about it. My mind just wanders toward what I should wear, what layers to put on, or which new moisturizer I should pick up. Lately, it feels like that's all I think about. Instead of getting lost in a good book or focusing on something for work, I’m just scrolling through fashion trends and looking at skincare products.
It doesn't really feel like "me," so I guess I'm wondering what's going on? I've become somewhat vain, I find myself checking the mirror constantly, and... I don't know, I actually enjoy the attention when people look my way.
Andrew Barrett4 said:Hey, anyone out there? 🍿
What exactly is a white ghost?
Betty Fowler said:Exactly. I wasn't disputing that for a second.
Too late for that—did your wife get the bed ready for you?🤔
Betty Fowler said:If I didn't have such a nice head on my shoulders, I might have hit it against the table after reading nonsense like that.
boldnomad45, you're talking about the causes of alcoholism, while Peter Murphy6 is discussing psychological mechanisms. Neither of those points refutes the fact that alcohol releases dopamine in the brain, creating physical pleasure. That’s all I ever said—alcohol provides pleasure. The same applies to cigarettes. Just because you’re coughing, smelling like smoke, and gasping for air after walking a few steps doesn't mean cigarettes don't provide satisfaction.
I’d ask you to teach me, but I really don't want to be suffocated by another one of your mile-long messages.
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Now, boldnomad45—you’re touching on the underlying causes of alcoholism, and then we have Peter Murphy6 over here discussing the biological mechanisms... but let's be real, neither of those points actually changes the fundamental truth: alcohol triggers a dopamine release in the brain, which creates a genuine, physical sense of pleasure. And that is truly all I was ever trying to say—that alcohol provides a sense of satisfaction. It works exactly the same way with cigarettes, too! Just because you end up coughing, smelling like an ash tray, or running out of breath after walking just a few blocks doesn't mean the cigarette didn't provide that initial hit of enjoyment...
brighteagle39 said:I suppose one can learn to be funny to some extent, though in most cases, it seems to be something you’re simply born with. To my mind, a true sense of humor usually springs from a certain level of life optimism. I've often observed that pessimists or those struggling with depression tend to lack a sense of humor, or at least possess much less of it. Optimists have this way of looking at life's hurdles through a brighter lens, which allows them to find the comedy in both their own mishaps and the situations of others. I honestly can't wrap my head around how one would actually "study" humor, but if I were to offer any advice, it would be to just embrace the philosophy of "always look on the bright side of life" and let the laughter come to you naturally.
Jamie Adams6 said:Some people just have it naturally—others have to work at it—but honestly, I think a lot of it depends on the crowd you're with.
I've had folks tell me I'm basically emotionally stunted, mostly because I don't always react when they think something is hilarious. I rarely laugh at jokes either, so people constantly ask if I even "get" them, as if it's impossible for something to just... not be funny to me. Even those comedians on YouTube? They don't really land for me.
On the flip side, those same people sometimes totally miss my sense of humor—which regularly cracks a completely different circle of friends wide open, and I'm usually dying laughing right along with them. So, I'm "emotionally broken" to some, but witty to others. Some people live for dark humor and cynicism, while others think things like making jabs at minority players during an NBA game or watching certain edgy clips on YouTube is peak comedy. To me, those types aren't funny at all, but within their own circles, they’ve clearly got a reputation for being hilarious.
You can probably find that same vibe in the same situations without having to force yourself to be funny. At the end of the day, we just don't all laugh at the same stuff.
I definitely laugh at Carl Rivera43 more than anyone else on this forum.
I have absolutely no idea what that sentence means, but it's still funny to me. Then again, this forum is crawling with "comedians" who troll 24/7 and are the textbook definition of unfunny, even though they're clearly trying way too hard to seem clever.
Rebecca Carter8 said:Is a sense of humor an innate trait one is born with, or is it a skill that can be acquired through practice?
If it is indeed something that can be learned, where and by what means does one go about mastering it?
mistydrifter55 said:Just watch out for that "juice," unless you want a double dose of crap.
mistydrifter55 said:Winston, man, this is the first time I’ve totally agreed with you. 🙏
It's so coherent and sharp; it almost feels like Hyde took over your writing. But hey, I’m digging this new approach of yours. 😉
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