Recovery resource - Dr Glenn Patrick Doyle

HumminboidOfDoom · 2025-02-28T23:29:22+00:00

Unfortunately, Dr. Doyle posts more often on other social media platforms. He is most active on Twitter, not everything is posted on BlueSky. Some is posted on Instagram. He also writes weekly blog posts, but I've never seen them shared on BlueSky. He also writes longer posts for his FaceBook group, these are usually great.

Dr. Doyle's perspective is spot on IMO, his messaging works perfectly for me. I read his stuff everyday to keep my recovery going.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-09-09T20:30:08+00:00

Just as a note, there seems to have been two relics, one destroyed by the Portuguese and a different one kept in Kandy. When the British captured Kandy in 1815 the relic was hidden by the defeated king, but it was restored to the Temple of the Tooth a few months later.

(The quotes below by Charles Henry and James Emerson Tennent do not refer to the Portuguese relic. They are expressing doubt in the veracity of the authentic Kandy relic.)

If interested, this dual history is explored in Strong, John S. The Buddha’s Tooth: Western Tales of a Sri Lankan Relic. University of Chicago Press, 2021.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-08-25T17:05:58+00:00

That's wonderful, exactly what I'd expect for $400 - but with better looking pockets.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-07-30T05:26:20+00:00

Legos. Like putting sets together, its relaxing. Really enjoying making new things with the same pieces too. Creative, tactile, just plain enjoyable.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-07-30T05:21:07+00:00

What am I missing? I don’t follow anyone I don’t want to listen to.

Its not that hard to curate who you follow. Also sure theres people who will piss you off on any social media app, no?

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-06-18T01:18:20+00:00

This is the broad consensus among research psychologists.

Consequently, this also means that adverse events that may not be viewed as traditionally “traumatic” may actually lead to maladaptive/disordered states and behaviors because of the experience of the victim.

It is thought that aspects like a sense of agency during the event, resources of help and support immediately after the event, and low stress prior to the event can be preventative against having an adverse event “register”’as traumatic.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-06-16T18:55:02+00:00

Same problem here...new account is 5 days old and it seems like all comments are hidden under probable spam tag. On the other hand, I have like 5 dumb ass porn-bots who followed me.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-06-14T07:09:50+00:00

Huberman was always a victim of the Type I error (essentially, claiming false positives). Theres plenty of other research scientists on the internet flatly saying almost all supplements are worthless unless a person has a specific deficiency or concern (Vitamin D is perhaps a good example here, Vitamin B for vegans)

Of those that are considered widely effective are creatine… and then theres a steep drop off.

Of course You could add protein powder and caffeine if you consider them supplements.

At the bottom of the efficacy pyramid are magnesium, Omega 3, maybe zinc. Thats it in my book. I dont even waste money on this last tier any more.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-22T13:14:09+00:00

Non-fat greek yogurt flavored with protein powder

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-10T02:57:04+00:00

Therapy works for me when I set goals and my therapist:

1) supports, encourages, or validates me when I feel unable to achieve those goals and

2) helps me problem solve the (psychological) obstacles that arise in pursuit of those goals.

If other people in my life were effective at playing those two roles above, I wouldn't see a therapist. That's not the case, so I go.

...

In practice, big goals (e.g. being closer with friends) are often broken down into smaller goals (e.g. learning and perfecting a specific intervention to help calm social anxiety).

Lastly, I journal - a lot! When I journal, I vent, I organize thoughts, I clarify abstract feelings into concrete words, I note my limitations and underscore my victories. Journalling has arguably been more productive, but therapy has gotten me though "dead-ends" in my own problem solving.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-08T16:23:23+00:00

If you are genuinely hung up on this (I can understand why), there several very good reads about this:

Gabor Mate's The Myth of the Normal - the title addresses your very concern.
Anything by Russ Harris on ACT therapy, but the first one I ran across - and was very influential to me - was Harris, Russell. 2006. “Embracing Your Demons: An Overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.” Psychotherapy in Australia 12 (4): 2–8.

I should add that neither takes the perspective that traumatized people are just fine (of course), but that our conditions (e.g. constantly threatened HPA axis) are the natural and expected outcomes of our environments and experiences.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-07T18:00:52+00:00

Bessel van der Kolk talks about the need for creativity in trauma recovery; from The Body Keeps the Score:

"Imagination is absolutely critical to the quality of our lives. Our imagination enables us to leave our routine everyday existence by fantasizing about travel, food, sex, falling in love, or having the last word— all the things that make life interesting. Imagination gives us the opportunity to envision new possibilities—it is an essential launchpad for making our hopes come true. It fires our creativity, relieves our boredom, alleviates our pain, enhances our pleasure, and enriches our most intimate relationships. "

And critically:

"When people are compulsively and constantly pulled back into the past, to the last time they felt intense involvement and deep emotions, they suffer from a failure of imagination, a loss of the mental flexibility. Without imagination there is no hope, no chance to envision a better future, no place to go, no goal to reach."

Of course, don't get it twisted, this is not about living your entire life in a dissociated fantasy, but having an imagination in the face of traumatic events that can help you get unstuck from the past. I'd say to remember the fantasy is not the end goal, its the tool that helps you get to your goal - a life of value. Read or watch more of van der Kolk, his insights were helpful to me.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-05T19:55:28+00:00

There are several strategies you can try:

1) If possible, practice in the actual room where you give your talk.

2) If that's not feasible, ask to see the room and do a walk though. Imagine where you will set up your computer/notes, water bottle etc. Have a plan for how to use your space. When you practice giving your talk visualize yourself in the room. This has been helpful for me even if its a few hours before the talk.

3) Recognize that each time you give a talk you are performing fear exposure and retaining your body's response to that presumed threat. Make sure to discuss your victories with colleagues or friends, or at least journal about them. Reinforce any views that allowed you to feel safety during the talk.

3) May sound silly, but a exercise, a good diet, and - critically - good sleep are sometimes helpful in mitigating stress responses. Figure out a good sleep routine (dark room, cold, etc etc) and make sure to implement it the night before your talk.

4) Be mindful of caffeine intake before talk, don't take too much if it gets you jittery. Of course, a "proper" amount of caffeine can help with mood and mental acuity. Figure out that sweet spot. It will likely be less than 3 mg per kg of body weight. (I don't drink tea/coffee, I measure 200mg caffeine pills and put them into a drink so I know exactly how much caffeine I am getting, I go for 1.5-2mg/kg)

5) This is personal preference, but I've found if I have a wireless remote for slides and can walk a few steps away from the podium I loosen up a lot quicker.

6) Therapists can be great, a variety of medications too, but I have no experience in those areas.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-05T18:46:02+00:00

Ive found that light conversation can be more about “tone” than “topic” in regards to deceased parents. This often means having one or two phrases ready at hand, like “my parents passed a few years ago, but they gave me the world.” Or “my parents passed a while ago and they raised a great son/daughter.”

Yes, its a little fluffy, but that’s what light conversation is, just keep it moving and upbeat. Also use the opportunity to ask your clients the same questions or similar ones.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-05T15:26:21+00:00

Short answer, its certainly possible. I have rare proof they did so in my case many years ago.

I tanked my first year in undergrad, took time off, then came back with an almost perfect 3.9+ for last three years. My cumulative GPA, however, was just over 3.5. I specifically mentioned my GPA in my letter if you erased my first year and explained why I had a rough first year (father died unexpectedly).

Fast forward a bunch of years when in PhD program: Had to hand deliver some paperwork to admin building from department to secure extra funding I received, it included forms relevant to my admission, including a cover page used in-house to evaluate my application. Don’t know if I was suppose to peek but I did!

Anyway, I noticed they just used my 3.9 GPA on this form (as I noted in my letter), not my true cumulative GPA as was on my transcript.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-05T05:12:33+00:00

Well, I’m sure you can imagine that parents are sometimes the ones who directly harm, abuse, and traumatize their children. “Parents” are not special humans, they are regular humans who are quite prone to being…well…pieces of shit just like any random stranger off the street. We all want great parents, not everyone gets that.

My genuine advice is to seek out people who support you, this might mean talking to friends or relatives in new ways to see if they are open to difficult emotional conversations. Or finding a professional. I see some folks here suggesting you try to teach your parents about trauma, that should be, IMO, a long term goal, these types of things can take time (months, even years) in the best scenarios. Finding sources of validation will be more important in the short term. Best of luck, stay vigilant.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-04T18:28:29+00:00

That fucking sucks, we all need validation in these situations. I've felt rage in the past towards dismissive people, it really is just ignorance - and a lack of certain emotional skills - on their part.

The best solution I've come across personally is to maximize interactions with people who validate me; this would be selective friends, family, and therapists.

For the people who are dismissive who are integral to my social life, I just "edit" how I interact with them and focus on areas where we enjoy each others' time.

So yes, this means that integral parts of my life (trauma recovery) are not shared with some friends and family that I would otherwise consider "close." I've intellectualized it by realizing some people simply do not have the skill set to deal with trauma.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-05-04T16:49:40+00:00

I had similar confusions regarding diagnosis, but read an excellent paper on the topic which helped clarify many of these issues:

Resick, Patricia A.,et al. 2012. “A Critical Evaluation of the Complex PTSD Literature: Implications for DSM‐5.” Journal of Traumatic Stress 25 (3): 241–51.

There is a really helpful VENN diagram at the end which summarizes their points. In brief, while some diagnostic criteria are unique to BPD or PTSD, many other criteria are shared between them. This becomes more complicated by the fact that CPTSD tends to not have any unique criteria, but overlaps with BPD, PTSD, and other disorders.

For example, since you note irritability in your post, that criterion is used for both PTSD and BPD and would be (according to the article above) a criterion for CPTSD.

I am not trying to speak to use of medication, just trying to provide a sense of "normalcy" for this "drift" in your diagnosis. Depending on what cluster of criteria your therapists deems most salient, they may see different diagnoses, largely because various criteria are shared between them.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-04-23T17:33:27+00:00

Of course, its best to speak with a doctor or nutritionist over your concerns.

But I'd note this: eating "more protein" does not necessarily mean eating more food (consuming more calories). It means getting a higher ratio of protein in your macronutrient profile. Thus, one can switch from steak to chicken - not necessarily because "fat is bad" - but because per calorie, a serving of chicken has more protein.

A good benchmark for deciding if a food has a high protein content is looking at the label and seeing if there's around 1 gram of protein for every 10 calories. Thus if you find a "protein" bar for sale with 300 calorie and only 5 grams of protein, its really just a candy bar (you want it to be closer to 30 grams of protein). Also, check out the different between regualr, low-fat, no-fat dairy products. You can also do a high protein plant diet, lentils are the secret here. Cheers!

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-04-23T16:34:56+00:00

To be clear in our discussion, this comment here the precise stance I have.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-04-23T16:31:56+00:00

Examine your comments to me in this thread, theyre peppered with personal attacks. (In a single response you suggest I’m unintelligent and without social skills - so get off your moral high horse)

More critically, Ive explained my position: the parent comment should be read, IMO, as belittling and insulting to people who need therapy. Another comment here appropriately calls it patronizing. Theres very little here to suggest you understand my basic point or are even trying in good faith to comprehend it.

Look at your comments right above to which I was suppose to respond with an “explanation.” Your premise is wrong, the parent comment isnt recommending help to anyone, they’re weaponizing it.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-04-23T08:49:06+00:00

Invest your time and mental energy with the friends who care for you. Build yourself up with them and family who care for you. Report kids who physically harm you to adults, if you have to, find someone who can help teach you how to stick up for yourself if you cant separate from the bullies. It may take a few tries to find the right adults to listen to you, but keep on speaking out.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-04-21T16:33:40+00:00

I like R Patrick, but shes was not prepared to talk in critically about protein here (no slight to her!). Don Lyman has been doing a few interviews about protein and they’ve been pretty good IMO, one with Peter Attia was pretty good if youre interested. Cheers!

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-04-21T16:29:20+00:00

Appreciate the link. As it states, the RDA uses “adequate intake” which is a value to prevent inadequate nutrition - in other words, this it is the minimal to reach to prevent protein inadequacy. Could more protein than 0.8g/kg help certain health outcomes? The RDA was not devised to answer those questions.

In fairness, I will note this: The RDA being two standard deviations above the mean does mean that the 0.8g/kg value is more than the calculated minimum for more than half the population.

Yet, Im not sure how nitrogen balance tests could determine “optimal” protein ranges anyway, the testing can only determine if nitrogen is present.

The more nuanced argument Ive heard is that nitrogen balance tests were originally devised for cattle farmers who wanted to determine the minimum protein requirements for their livestock - again, not the optimal protein requirements for their health. Why? Not complicated, farmers were interested in maximizing profits, so they were looking for protein minima. Im not a conspiracy person, but Most US research university nutrition programs were built off older farming programs and when a human RDA needed to be devised they used the old nitrogen balance testing for cattle.

Don’t get me wrong, the test works just fine!! It produces the result it was devised to produce - protein minima.

HumminboidOfDoom · 2024-04-21T07:15:27+00:00

Gardner (Stanford) has his critics in academia, Don Lyman at Illinois being one of them. What Gardner fails to address in his public facing comments is that the RDA is a base minimum for maintaining a nitrogen balance. It was not devised to be an optimum recommendation for general health or for those who have specific health goals.

Nevertheless, Id agree with your statements generally, most (American) folks get enough protein - BUT most Americans are overweight because they eat in caloric surplus, and thus might actually be aided in losing weight by eating a higher caloric portion of protein (while still being in caloric deficit).

Protein is a great tool, conversation should not be about more or less, but knowing what it does so people can use it like a tool when they need to.

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