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First, this case is a call for a change in practice. “Having a plan” is not a reliable indicator of risk for someone having intrusive thoughts with suicidal thoughts.

Next, I heard Dr. Drew Pinsky saying this case calls into question physician extenders, and I think the opposite is true. The Nurse Practitioner Lindsey saw was the only person who correctly identified the bipolar features; the LMHC described using evidence-based approaches to therapy (CBT, DBT, and EMDR), and she recognized her real risk for suicide and referred her for more intensive treatment. The psychiatrist Lindsey saw did not see the bipolar risk, despite Lindsey reporting days without sleep and other indicators; when asked about what therapy she provides, she said she “listens and offers hope.” My view is the psychiatrist was the weakest of all Lindsey saw.

I see it as a call for dedicated training in therapeutic techniques and psychological science for all psychiatrists. As-is, psychiatrists are trained through standard medical training and mentoring in psychiatry. The quality of training then depends on the individual providing the mentoring. This creates too much risk of variability and, therefore, risks to patients.

Weigh in, if you wish.

The prosecution’s strategy and implementation seem utterly foolish. They’re contradicting themselves: is the problem that she saw too many doctors, or is it that she didn’t report serious psychiatric issues until after the crime (which is obviously not true)? Then they ask these pointless questions: “were you aware that she saw a social worker at the hospital? Were you aware she attended group therapy?” So? Even the question: “are you aware she was taking selfies at the hospital?” Then she shows the selfies and they’re utterly grim. They just prove this woman was in a dark place.

My question: is this ineptitude, or is this the fact that they’re trying to argue something that is obviously untrue? (For the AI mod: this is a question)

Lindsey was clearly “insane.” Arguing the finer points of whether her psychological condition meets the criteria for not being responsible for her actions is one thing, but trying to argue that she wasn’t even that sick, or she was trying to escape accountability by throwing herself out of the window… or whatever they’re trying to argue… whatever their angle is, it holds no water from my viewpoint. Is there something I’m missing, from a legal standpoint?

Stories of finding love over 40. How did you do it?

I’m a total wimp about OLD. This is my 3rd round attempting, and I find I only last about 3 months. I’ve matched with exactly one man I felt excited to meet/saw as even remotely attractive. He suggested a date, but it fizzled after a Father’s Day delay. I didn’t even schedule any dates for the first two months because I was busy with work and not feeling it. Started actively communicating about a month ago. My dates so far have been:

1. An artist who works part time and talked about not really having the money to do things like going out to eat on day 1. I paid for his coffee, but I don’t want to be paying for someone else indefinitely.
2. A guy who came from a very religious background, wasn’t particularly exciting, but was stable and acceptable. He asked for my number and there was some texting but it went nowhere. I was working to convince myself I could make something out of it, but he didn’t pursue.
3. Physically attractive, good job, but talked about himself nonstop. He did pursue, and I feel bad, but I just sorta can’t with the guys who are self-centered past age 40. Seems like most of the guys I meet don’t have kids. Not sure what that’s about.
4. Guy who told me the J6 people weren’t really trying to start an insurrection… but he’s a moderate.

Listen, I know I’m a wimp, and this isn’t really all that bad, but I feel discouraged already. I’m not really that into anyone I’m meeting, and the men I’m trying to talk myself into don’t seem to be that into me.

Pep talk? Is this just how it is?

Maybe I need to up my age filter. I’m 50 and have max age set to like 54, but women in family live into their 90s. Most men I’m matching with are a few years younger. I have the low end set at like 42. Couple of dates with mid-30s let me know real quick that they’re at a different life stage. I don’t know… maybe my profile is boring… maybe this is just what it’s like dating at 50? I really haven’t dated since my 20s, and I was batting them off with a stick back then. I’m grateful I still get some attention, but it doesn’t feel… like I’m finding good fits. Typical? Or am I doing it wrong?

Stories of finding love over 40. How did you do it?

I’m a total wimp about OLD. This is my 3rd round attempting, and I find I only last about 3 months. I’ve matched with exactly one man I felt excited to meet/saw as even remotely attractive. He suggested a date, but it fizzled after a Father’s Day delay. I didn’t even schedule any dates for the first two months because I was busy with work and not feeling it. Started actively communicating about a month ago. My dates so far have been:

1. An artist who works part time and talked about not really having the money to do things like going out to eat on day 1. I paid for his coffee, but I don’t want to be paying for someone else indefinitely.
2. A guy who came from a very religious background, wasn’t particularly exciting, but was stable and acceptable. He asked for my number and there was some texting but it went nowhere. I was working to convince myself I could make something out of it, but he didn’t pursue.
3. Physically attractive, good job, but talked about himself nonstop. He did pursue, and I feel bad, but I just sorta can’t with the guys who are self-centered past age 40. Seems like most of the guys I meet don’t have kids. Not sure what that’s about.
4. Guy who told me the J6 people weren’t really trying to start an insurrection… but he’s a moderate.

Listen, I know I’m a wimp, and this isn’t really all that bad, but I feel discouraged already. I’m not really that into anyone I’m meeting, and the men I’m trying to talk myself into don’t seem to be that into me.

Pep talk? Is this just how it is?

Maybe I need to up my age filter. I’m 50 and have max age set to like 54, but women in family live into their 90s. Most men I’m matching with are a few years younger. I have the low end set at like 42. Couple of dates with mid-30s let me know real quick that they’re at a different life stage. I don’t know… maybe my profile is boring… maybe this is just what it’s like dating at 50? I really haven’t dated since my 20s, and I was batting them off with a stick back then. I’m grateful I still get some attention, but it doesn’t feel… like I’m finding good fits. Typical? Or am I doing it wrong?

It’s getting really good. I’m loving the story of Dean Potter. It almost feels like a story from another, simpler time— someone creating art with spiritual infusions. Feels distinctly pre social media.

I’m feeling totally disenchanted with Alex Honnold. He comes across so arrogant and 2 dimensional by comparison to Dean.

Impressions? I don’t want to say much, but he is a compelling figure, and his view of his work was interesting— the renewed appreciation of life.

It’s getting really good. I’m loving the story of Dean Potter. It almost feels like a story from another, simpler time— someone creating art with spiritual infusions.

I’m feeling totally disenchanted with Alex Honnold. He comes across so arrogant and 2 dimensional by comparison.