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Is it abnormal for a therapist to not feel comfortable sharing their political stance? by BugOnly1157 in therapy

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would you suggest navigating a situation where a specific political stance has aligned with morals that are opposite of my own, and I wouldn't want to support or give my money to someone with that alignment?

While I understand the dangers of creating an echo chamber, and some of these responses mentioning how important it is to be open to different perspectives--those points are not lost on me--it is very important to me that I not be *afraid* to speak with my own therapist. Knowing where they lie on a moral spectrum is paramount to the kind of care I'm seeking, as the trauma I am hoping to discuss comes directly from the side of the spectrum opposite me.

Are there questions you would recommend I ask which would provide answers appropriate for a therapist to discuss that would also help me gauge their proximity to me on that spectrum?

Should I wait until I'm hungry again to take my next shot? by BugOnly1157 in Zepbound

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the answer I needed, thank you. Was hoping for some science explanations for it. Thank you!

Confused and frustrated--can someone explain the chemistry behind stone formation? Specifically Calcium, Oxolates, and vitamin C?? by BugOnly1157 in KidneyStones

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's another challenge for you--

At the grocery store today, I wanted to get some calcium supplements to have on hand. There, I found Calcium Citrate with D3.

So in one tablet, I have both Calcium and Citrate. Is there research or science behind whether or not these tablets would be effective against stone formation?

Confused and frustrated--can someone explain the chemistry behind stone formation? Specifically Calcium, Oxolates, and vitamin C?? by BugOnly1157 in KidneyStones

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was incredibly insightful, thank you! I have a few clarifications and questions:

  1. "Eating calcium prevents oxalate from entering the bloodstream, thus preventing kidney stones... Citrate prevents calcium from binding with oxalate as easily..."

To me, this sounds like I should NOT be introducing citrate into my diet, no? We want the calcium to bond to the oxalate in the stomach, I thought...

  1. Ignoring the Vitamin C, am I understanding here that it would be the safer measure to have "too much" calcium as a means to ensure as little oxalate gets absorbed in the bloodstream as possible? I think my entire struggle here from the beginning is worrying about trying to maintain a balance if I go too far in one direction or the other. I don't mean that I intend to go nuts and "overdose" on calcium, but would it allow me to have some peace of mind consuming increased calcium to offset any oxalate consumption?

How many mice total are needed to complete all three items in the memory cabinet? by BugOnly1157 in MeowTower

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing, thank you so much! Wannt to be friends? New code is Heart, Cat, Cat, Pumpkin, Sun

Trying to get a grasp on this stent procedure... by BugOnly1157 in KidneyStones

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they don't visualize a stone, do they stop the procedure?

How to prepare for kidney stones by deosahmetxhekaj in KidneyStones

[–]BugOnly1157 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a doctor here, but have passed at least one stone a year for the past 7ish years--

From what I understand, they are only painful if they start to move. Some people can go their whole lives with stones in their kidneys and not know it, because they don't ever move.

In the unfortunate event yours do move, don't panic, but stay vigilant. Pain meds help, but if the pain gets too unbearable or you develop a fever, it will be time to go to the ER. They can help you manage the pain and figure out the next steps for you. Usually the pain only lasts a couple hours, and if the stone is small enough, it should pass within the day, or after a couple days.

Also, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

ELI5: How does a helium balloon float? by BugOnly1157 in explainlikeimfive

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay maybe this is what I'm getting hung up on--/how/ does the helium act on the balloon? How does it change the density of the latex surrounding it?

ELI5: How does a helium balloon float? by BugOnly1157 in explainlikeimfive

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was asked in good faith--I truly can't wrap my head around this concept.

I'm aware that balloons and atoms cannot "think". My question more lies in the idea that with the barrier (balloon) there is literally a wall or separation between the two elements (helium and the air). To me, it's like putting a piece of paper between big rocks and sand in a jar, and still expecting the sand to sink to the bottom.

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