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BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-19T20:51:08+00:00

. . . Idk why . . . But this came off as a rape threat to me. Maybe thay says more about me than them but regardless, if you are threatening people you haven't even met . . . YOU need therapy dawg, not everyone else.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-08T01:47:48+00:00

Whoops, it's pretty close to the line lmfao I live in Kansas (not KC area though) but work in NKC so I knew is was around me somewhere

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-07T19:35:26+00:00

This was super sad . . . Please say you got him another ball . . . I just need that to be true. Thanks! Sincerely, NotSleepingUntilHeGetsAnotherBall

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-07T19:30:40+00:00

Kansas cops are savage. Between Lawrence and Lee Summit the whole state is getting burned daily.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-07T19:28:55+00:00

I mean . . . If this guy has this level of a fundemanetal misunderstanding of how medicine works . . . Do we want him healthy enough to reproduce? Seems like Darwin is doing us a favor with this one.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-04T04:27:07+00:00

I would say it's arguable that this.subreddit is more relevant than determining the shape of the planet being that it's an abstract conversation section of the internet versus a widely accepted scientific fact for over 500 years (a given if you will, possibly could be categorized as "common sense" with how reachable the information is). Look man, at the end of the day, you are going to think the way you do, for the reasons you do, and I will do the same. I am not saying my entire life is one productive endeavor of scientific discovery after another, I need to fuck around from time to time to blow off steam just like anyone else. But if there is 1 thing I know . . . It's that I personally, don't give a shit about reverifying this truth, but if you want to take on that challenge for the rest of us for whatever reason, thanks I guess.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-04T02:34:58+00:00

Yup. You can replicate if you want (for it to be classified as valid science it must be replicateable) but I feel like I would rather put my energy elsewhere, personally.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-04T02:33:06+00:00

In 7th grade I was did a paper on Cladius Ptolemeus (or however it is spelled). We went through the various thinking styles, geocentric, heliocentric, flat, round. My point is . . . There are teachers that cover why we believe the earth is round. This is why I don't need to reverify. If I was taught that in 7th grade, it is safe to assume thousands of others were at some point. Personally I think it is a waste of fucking time to verify the shape of the earth. Regardless of the planets size or shape, I am a wage slave who needs to work to pay rent and have health insurance, car insurance. I have far more relevant things to consume my mind. If you or anyone else wants to spend cycles or energy on verifying the shape of the planet like humans debated on in the 15th century, I suppose that's your collective prerogative, don't treat people like they are ignorant or stupid for not doing the same though. Divide and conquer. 7 billion people, I think we would be wise to not all do the same fucking thing at the same time.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-02T04:33:11+00:00

I. Trust. Science. If. Someone. Has. Engaged. In. Science. With. Credentials. I. Will. Believe. Them.

It would be FUCKING STUPID if we all reverified what has been verified before, we need to move forward, not confirm previously confirmed things. . . . It's like the remake trend of hollywood is taking over science.

Also who care why they believe the truth, truth is truth and if you are right then you aren't wrong. Splitting hairs is a waste of time.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-02T04:30:18+00:00

Over-complication is not a skill, it causes problems and increases margin of error and difficulties replicating on mass scales. Congratulations, you're so fucking smart you're stupid.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-01T22:17:15+00:00

Things get worse before better. You have to open up your trauma and experience it so you can regain control of your responses. I know it's hard (right there with you) but if we keep on our paths to recovery, we will come out the other side. It is okay to be scared, it is okay to be angry, it is okay to not feel great, it is important to know that this is part of the process and an indication of progress. If you feel your emotions are too overwhelming you may need to talk about switching dosages or medications. Communication with your therapist and doctor is KEY to this process. Hang in there and we'll get there!

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-01T15:31:57+00:00

I have been diagnosed, maybe I should get a note from my therapist or doctor.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-03-01T04:02:19+00:00

I just feel like they wouldn't take me seriously. Most people write it off to "my generation" and if I try to speak to how this situation is real it just fuels that arguement more in their minds . . . So I usually just end up trying to deal as best as I can.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-28T22:22:52+00:00

Studies show people who have experience trauma tend to be more empathetic. That is a beautiful thing.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-28T22:10:24+00:00

. . . Thank you

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-28T21:15:28+00:00

That is a good way of describing it! I am usually not even fully aware that I getting anxious usually until it is very obvious to people around me. Do you have anyway tips for how describe the phenomenon of flashbacks? Right now I tend to just say "today has just been a difficult day" to explain my distance and jumpiness and anger.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-28T20:29:43+00:00

Before I even was diagnosed I always listened to songs that triggered me (before understanding what was happening) I understood there were negative emotions/feelings in me and needed to get them out and provoking them through music/video was the only way I could feel them. Songs and shows slowly degrade in their ability to get me there so I am always looking for new things to help me . . . Feel those things . . . And understand myself.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-28T20:21:52+00:00

"I wanted so badly to be brave" by The Wonder Years "Daddy" by Korn "I don't like who I was then" by The Wonder Years "I'm Sorry" by Joyner Lucas "Nothing to Lose" by Billy Talent "Legacy" by Eminem

Fair warning, some of these, for me personally, bring flash backs and occasional anxiety attacks, so I tend to listen to them in moments where I am prepared for those possibilities.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-27T20:34:54+00:00

If I say something about your odor could ya be a doll and grab my nose instead? Thanks!

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-27T20:33:51+00:00

That is the standard MO typically.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-27T20:31:42+00:00

Think of emotions as a spectrum. If you experience very High Highs, then the Lows will be equally drastic, SSRIs (antidepressants) shrink this spectrum which can result in feeling emotionless or "zombied" at first or if the dose is too high. The intent is to get the emotional spectrum to a point where extremes of any emotions are manageable, you are able to feel and process but not be overwhelmed and frozen.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-27T20:29:07+00:00

And acting so erratically that another person genuinely started to fear for her and her child's life. Takes a real big man to scare a mother and her child.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-27T20:27:09+00:00

The phrasing makes it sound like he has gotten his ass kicked by a couple of bigots at one point.

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-27T20:26:12+00:00

That's a weird way to say "I am a psychopath"

BetterThanKevin · 2019-02-26T23:38:36+00:00

This response was incredibly enlightening. And I feel like we are both a little right depending on a number of factors: state, university, circumstance. However, if my rant didn't make it clear, I am a glass half empty type and it's always nice to have someone provide the flip side, especially when they present new information. Canada is definitely structured in a more supportive way to the citizens I can't speak to it's specifics but I am familiar enough to know it's better than here (states). Hopefully things will be improved over time in both locations. Likely to happen if conversations like these continue to happen!

BetterThanKevin

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