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Celine Dion, Lena Dunham, Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend.

All of these people have shared about their struggles with physical illness, and all have been accused of either malingering or being mentally ill by Maureen Callahan.

When it comes to Lena, let's be honest: She doesn't accept Dunham's obesity. It's as if a fat sick person is responsible for all their suffering, when in many cases, physical illness (EDS --> makes mobility difficult) causes obesity. In any case, I think Maureen doesn't like her own extra padding and directs her anger toward a fat person. (She also does not like her own aging, and directs that anger at Sarah Jessica Parker, a woman who dares to age without excessive surgical interventions).

One day, Maureen may fall very ill and learn something about chronic physical suffering.

Hopefully she can cultivate self-compassion and empathy before then. It is difficult to age without it. It results in self-hatred and despair. I am afraid she may be beyond help, though.

Could ketamine help with NAC-induced anhedonia?

Genetics are not all the same. That should be clear by now, but it doesn't seem to be around here. Just because something helps you, doesn't mean it does not hinder others. Ashwagandha is a great example, but there are others.

You people NEED to stop contesting the claims of those adversely effected by a wildly unregulated supplement industry.

I know it disrupts your belief in control over your body and the power of supplements to change your life.

I am just asking you to change the last part: supplements do change your life, but sometimes for the worse.

Hello,

Several years ago, I took NAC over a period of 2 months and became anhedonic. After quitting the supplement I regained some of my old self, but I am still struggling with apathy and lack of motivation. I believe NAC lowered glutamate in my brain too far, which messes with other things transmitters.

Could MM help me?

I have regular BMs, and therefore don't know if motility is an issue for me. If anyone can share their experiences or knowledge, I would be much obliged.

Hello,

Been having a strange experience with the anti viral medication, aciclovir. I feel a huge relief from my neuro symptoms, but it's causing insomnia. I am bummed out, because I really want to give this a go. Has anyone experienced the insomnia dissipating with more use?

This experience makes me want to try anti-viral herbs (but so far, nothing has worked this well!)

I've seen people complain about the "influencer hands."

But have you also noticed that influencers shake their heads as if to say "no" regardless of what they're saying?

People in everyday life certainly use their head to emphasize words in communication, but there's something different going on in influencer land. Picture this: "Let's get ready to go to Cheesecake Factory," with the last word emphasized by a bobble head moving back and forth.

I hate this.

Please share any information you may have!

I no longer shower/bathe every single day. I do it every other day. I could probably go even lower than that, what with how seldom and little I sweat.

This cuts down on energy expenditures.

This was a favorite from my teenage years. How come nobody talks about it anymore?

Has anyone else experienced Sephora employees getting REALLY close when you are browsing, especially if you are trying on a product, like foundation or blush?

I get the sense that it's an intimidation tactic?

It's super weird and creepy.

It's so obvious to me what's really going on here: Marissa is VERY uncomfortable with being the older partner in an age-gap relationship. At her core, she worries that Edward finds her undesirable and is going to eventually leave her. To preempt his rejection, Marissa is basically rejecting him first.

Marissa is not confident enough to be the older partner in a relationship. This won't end well.

Hello all,

Can anyone guide me to a safe and clean manufacturer and seller of racetams in Europe?

A doctor told me I didn't have hEDS because I didn't score 5/9 on the Beighton scale, but the scale doesn't take into account my extremely flexible hips and shoulders.

Is anyone else in the same situation? Does this mean we don't have hEDS, and are instead just flexible?

I should note, for what it's worth, that I also have scoliosis, abnormal scarring, MCAS, and SIBO.

Any tips or suggestions are welcome!

Catie is like a character from the script of a 90s teen movie. She is messy, blunt, funny, and clearly on the spectrum. Her inherent "off-ness," manifest in her stilted speech and odd body language, is enough to set her apart as a social deviant, and colors the moral judgements her actions receive. Thus has long been the fate of many an Aspie. But I also think the hatred toward this girl is a sign of a larger turn against anything out of the cookie-cutter norm. I've always enjoyed characters. They keep life surprising and interesting. I think Catie deserves a bit more tolerance from the audience.

Also, I'm bored of Josh being portrayed as a saint simply for "putting up with her." I sense he has a bit of an edge, a bit of passive aggressiveness and a hint of malice, regardless of his association with Catie. The vibes are a bit menacing overall. She is not the only one at fault in this difficult relationship.

I can't help but wonder: Is Catie reflecting back some characteristics in viewers that the latter cannot accept in themselves? That which bothers us about others is often that which we hate about ourselves.

Hilaria very clearly has issues with her identity because she has a cluster B personality disorder. But she frames this as being a third culture kid (TCK), someone that grew up between at least two different countries. Going on summer vacation abroad does not a TCK make. Going to school in the second culture is a big part of where the difficulties of growing up internationally originate.

Sometimes I do pronounce SOME words SLIGHTLY different, but people rarely pick up on this. But I certainly don't have a foreign accent despite spending the majority of my childhood abroad - and I never attended international schools, meaning I was totally immersed in my second language.

Stop appropriating my third culture! :p