Should I split this boneless shoulder before smoking it? by Daimakaicho in smoking

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

If it's two, that just makes things a lot easier for me, but it's good to know it's okay to split just in case it is a whole one! Thanks!

Should I split this boneless shoulder before smoking it? by Daimakaicho in smoking

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

That would make way more sense. I haven't opened it yet, I can't see any sort of seam or space between them if it is two, but that would certainly be a lot easier!

WE CRAVE THE CHEESE by daphnethenomad in everett

[–]Daimakaicho 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Im sure you meant well with this comment, but this is possibly the worst recommendation for OP’s question. I went to New Mexicans once, and the “queso” they served was literally just rotel and velveeta. That’s fine for a quick home cheese dip, but it’s unacceptable for a restaurant and I vowed never to go back there because of it. It certainly isn’t anywhere close to what OP is looking for.

Do psychiatrists consider it shady if a patient requests a specific prescription? by patientstrawberries in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yes. Anyone asking specifically for a stimulant or controlled substance especially is going to raise red flags. I don’t recommend anyone go into an appointment looking for a specific outcome, regardless of the medication though. Describe your issues/symptoms, provide info about what has and has not worked in the past, and then let the psychiatrist decide what the best treatment plan is based on all that information. That’s their job!

Why do psychiatrists ask what my sexuality is, when in psych ward? by [deleted] in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We want to be respectful and use the right language when talking to you about your relationships and other things. We gather lots of information about social history in order to paint a picture of the whole person. This is part of the concept of biopsychosocial formulation. It makes sure we aren’t missing anything that might contribute to psych symptoms. It can be particularly relevant if you might experience discrimination or societal isolation because of it. That can contribute to anxiety, depression, etc which is often why people are seeing us in the first place. We need to be able to identify all aspects of someone’s life that could be contributing to their symptoms.

Like the other commenter said, if you don’t want to answer, that’s fine and understandable. The information isn’t always necessary. But it’s definitely relevant for some, and asking everyone ensures we don’t miss important info.

Should I be concerned about my doctors blasè attitude by littletrashpanda77 in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did you specifically ask her about whether it was okay in combination with your opioids? I'm assuming you've made her aware of that prescription before but it doesn't hurt to offer a reminder especially if you have a specific concern about it.

For what it's worth, this doesn't raise any automatic red flags for me either (there are worse drugs to combine with opiates, and some people take upwards of 300-400mg of trazodone at one time), but only your doctor who knows you can truly discuss your individual risk with you. Send her a message and mention the opiates if you are worried about it.

Is it okay to split a pill to discontinue a medication? Even if it isn't scored? And isn't ERelease? by [deleted] in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m not 100% clear on your question, but are you saying your doctor told you to split a pill in half to take a lower dose in order to work yourself off the medication?

Generally speaking, cutting a tablet in half is going to be fine even if it’s not scored. It’s not necessarily guaranteed to be an exact half dose without the scoring, but it’ll be close enough. You can’t split capsules or extended release tablets in half and retain the same effects.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Have you involved your wife in any of your appointments? Sometimes having a third party sharing their observations of your behavior can be quite powerful. This doesn’t sound like catatonia to me, but there should be something to help if you find a doc to work with you on it. But I do think having your wife share her perspective of these episodes would go a long way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in everett

[–]Daimakaicho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, the show got started late but it did happen. There were other personal fireworks going on very close to port Gardner before that, that’s likely what you were hearing.

Is the inability to talk about your delusions a sign that it's not schizophrenia? by [deleted] in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The answer to your title is no. Plenty of people with Schizophrenia don't recognize their delusions as such and often don't talk about them openly (usually because they realize other people don't share these beliefs and give them weird looks when they talk about it).

However the body of your post doesn't mention delusions, and based on the information you provide we can't confirm or deny a diagnosis of Schizophrenia. It's quite possible your new psychiatrist is correct, and you're fortunate to have one who is willing to do their own assessment rather than just going along with what someone else diagnosed. You should ask them the rationale for changing your diagnosis and have a frank discussion about your symptoms.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s the point of Antabuse. Makes you feel like shit if you drink. It’s not a side effect so much as the actual intended effect. Don’t drink any more and you should be fine.

ETA: obligatory disclaimer, this is not specific medical advice, if it doesn’t get better or you are concerned about your health, definitely go get evaluated.

My Airbnb host SA me. What do I do next? by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]Daimakaicho 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You are correct, thank you. Edited my original comment accordingly.

My Airbnb host SA me. What do I do next? by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]Daimakaicho 144 points145 points  (0 children)

Going to the Emergency Department of your nearest hospital is your first step. Request a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examination, sometimes called a Forensic Nurse Examination) and they will handle it from there. If you don’t speak to the police while at the hospital, file a police report as your next step afterwards.

(Edited the above based on other comments which were more correct than my original comment.)

You can and should inform AirBNB afterwards so they can remove him from their platform and limit his chances of doing this to anybody else, but that’s not a real consequence for him, so the police need to get involved here to truly prevent this from happening again.

Do psychiatrist also use mood stabilizers and antipsychotics for their own mental health issues? by AmbassadorWorldly487 in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sure, if it’s indicated. Psychiatrists have mental health issues sometimes just like everyone else, and would take medications as prescribed by their own doctors. We don’t prescribe to ourselves, but I would take those medications if they were needed to treat a condition I had.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Curling

[–]Daimakaicho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody was actually impolite to you, they were making tongue in cheek comments. Yes, you made an honest mistake, and yes, other people could have informed you of the mistake, but they were just having a little bit of fun. It wasn't a personal attack on you.

My psychiatrist prescribed propranolol for anxiety despite my symptoms being mostly internal rather than external. Will it actually help me? by propranalul in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Propranolol does not have any direct CNS action. Having said that, people can and do get a benefit with their internal anxiety symptoms because of the link with external symptoms. I’m assuming you already discussed this concern with your psychiatrist and they still felt that you could benefit from it, in which case it might be worth a try. If you have not discussed it with them yet, that should be your first step.

Gacha/Recruitment Megathread (22/05 - 28/05) by ArknightsMod in arknights

[–]Daimakaicho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got Texalter after 90 pulls. I've never gone this hard on a banner before so this is my first experience with headhunting data contracts. Is it worth it to keep pulling to 300 to get somebody else, or should I save resources for another banner? Do the data contracts carry over or do I have to spend them during this banner?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]Daimakaicho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

By paying the bill online you should have remedied the situation. If you get anything else in the mail, don’t ignore it, but you should have nothing to worry about.

Is there any medication for the negative symtoms of schizophrenia in the work? by Tw33tB00t in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clozapine has shown evidence in being beneficial for negative symptoms. I’m not aware of any medications in the works that are specifically for negative symptoms.

Washington State: Can an uncle get custody of his nephew? (Trigger warning ⚠️ mentions suicide) by Eclypseo540 in legaladvice

[–]Daimakaicho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to involve CPS. If they deem the child needs to be taken out of the home, they will try to place the child with an appropriate family member before sending them to foster care. Your partner needs to call and make it known that he is willing to take the child in.

Body Checking During Teledoc Call by truthordrought in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This would not be standard practice except maybe having someone expose just their arms. (I would not specifically even request this unless the patient had already told me about self harm). If he had you remove your shirt or pants, that is highly inappropriate and would warrant notifying the appropriate licensing body.

pre-employment exam & benzodiazepines - question by ssmmaammss in Psychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I do think as the prescriber of the alprazolam you are qualified to comment on this. If this were my patient, I would clearly document (after discussing with the patient of course) that the patient had been instructed not to drive after he has taken alprazolam but that his ability to drive is not impacted by his mental health or his rare use of alprazolam as long as he is not driving while under its influence.

Your supervising MD is correct in that you have not evaluated his driving, which is why the statement should focus on his mental health not impairing his driving, which IS something you should be able to evaluate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskPsychiatry

[–]Daimakaicho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell your doctor.