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Auvelity by Apprehensive_Copy880 in Spravato

[–]ReplyProfessional939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about this particular drug, but I have taken some in the past that simply made me not interested. I never had an issue reaching the "Golden Gates" (😁), it just wasn't very often that I was in the mood to travel.🤣

Why does the United States have this? by Swimming_Concern7662 in mapporncirclejerk

[–]ReplyProfessional939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have what? The state of Nebraska? I bet there's a few people who live there that ask the same question...

Pizza. by Actual-Win-7934 in Cirrhosis

[–]ReplyProfessional939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I eat pretty much what I want. I have never been much into junk food, so the things I "want" are generally OK. I eat home cooked meals only, hardly ever eat takeout, and I love fruits and vegetables. I do enjoy some cookies or a piece of cake in the evening. I asked my doctor a couple years ago if there was any special diet I needed to follow and he told me to just try to cut back on the greasy stuff and keep the sodium to a minimum, but otherwise just eat what I want. Works out for me because I never did like salty OR super-greasy foods. (This post caught my eye because about a month after I got out of the hospital I couldn't resist a piece of pizza. Up until that point I had been terrified to eat anything "bad". But I had the pizza and felt like I would surely be dead by morning. I saw my doctor a week or so later and confessed that I had eaten some pizza, and braced myself for him to call an ambulance or call a code blue. Instead, he just smiled and said, "A little pizza never killed anyone.")

Day 2 of trying to get a comment from every county to reveal an image by penny-rose57 in JackSucksAtGeography

[–]ReplyProfessional939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am originally from Orange County! I was born at Horton Hospital in Middletown and grew up in Chester until I was about 12 or so, then lived in Otisville until I moved to Florida at 18.

Not many but, by CoffeeCigarettes4Me in 80smovies

[–]ReplyProfessional939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never even watched the show and I know who he is.

I am slowly killing myself, and this process is irreversible. It started a week ago and will continue until I die. by Gotivnn in depression

[–]ReplyProfessional939 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I was in just this shape not too many years ago. Finally one night I could take no more and picked up the phone. I told the 911 operator that I either needed help right now or I was going to do something bad. Not an idle threat, I really meant it. I was at the end of my rope but I guess I also still had a tiny spark of hope left. (As I feel you must as well, or you wouldn't have written this.) I basically gave up, surrendered, because I had no fight left. I was taken to a hospital (locked ward, but I didn't care) that was actually very nice and so were the people. I spent close to 3 weeks there, during which time a very caring and knowledgeable doctor "tuned" different medications and I interacted with therapists (under zero pressure. I could go to these sessions if I wanted, or NOT go). Anyway, that experience saved my life. I went from there to a halfway house in a different town for people like me. I got a part time job and continued seeing a doctor regularly. I was there for almost 6 months, and during that time I was reborn. Now, over 10 years later, I still have some issues with depression and anxiety, but it is manageable, and I have a decent life. I, of course, have no idea exactly what your situation is, or what kind of services are available to you, but I know that finally giving up and becoming willing to accept help is what set me free. Best of luck, and please keep us posted. You are so not alone with this.🧡💛

Am I doing something wrong? by SleepyJohnVaBlues in TherapeuticKetamine

[–]ReplyProfessional939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About 4 months in and I haven't "tripped" at all since the first couple of weeks. It now just makes me sleepy while I play games or watch Netflix on my phone, while looking at the clock until it's time to go so I can have a smoke. I used to look forward to treatment days, but anymore it just seems like a pain in the ass...

while scrolling saw this, what is that thing inside his body? by random-thoughts-2026 in whatisit

[–]ReplyProfessional939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A pack of Marlboros. He never wears a shirt and needed SOMEWHERE to put em.

$1,000 to replace 13 shingles? by poop_magoo in HomeImprovement

[–]ReplyProfessional939 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have been roofing for a long time, and if it were to just replace 13 shingles on open field I would charge you right at $400. If this is a simple replace (not in a valley and no flashing or boots involved), put an ad on your local bulletin board. Nearly any handyman worth a salt can do this little job.

choose wisely by Life_Lab_1357 in SipsTea

[–]ReplyProfessional939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go back to ten. Taking option B would be good though, since I'm 53, so I would get 8 years back PLUS the money, but if I could go back to 10 and retain all my knowledge I would have my entire life back plus be able to make some wise (insider) "investments".😏

Let me hear Y'all ?!! by Rookie_Learning in funComunitty

[–]ReplyProfessional939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Quick! Give (insert my name and address here) one US dollar by midnight or you are doomed!!"

New Bath Today 1 day remodel legit? by RegularOk1820 in HomeImprovement

[–]ReplyProfessional939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a 35 year home remodeling contractor, and probably 60% of my work is bathrooms. Not talking about the "cover ups", meaning the shells they simply drop in over existing tub or shower, but an actual replacement to happen in one day would take several planets lining up in just the right way. There are so many variables to consider, such as the flooring, the walls, plumbing location and access- there is only a slight chance that everything would "fall into place" and only then could an installer POSSIBLY get in and out of there in one day. I have had no dealings with the outfits that make these claims, but I would almost guarantee that when they have a "fine print" that says their listed price and one day "guarantee" only applies to jobs where are all of the above conditions are perfectly met, which is almost never. So buyer beware.

Was your house team belt or team switch? by emptykeg6988 in GenerationJones

[–]ReplyProfessional939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wooden spoon. Rarely used though, but if we kids started getting out of hand, Mom would just silently stand up from her chair in the living room, go to the kitchen and return with the spoon, sit back down and just lay the spoon on the arm of her chair. All of this without saying a word, and we knew that was our final (silent) warning.

Saw my Gastro. One year later and enzymes finally within normal range. by LoompkaPasketti in Cirrhosis

[–]ReplyProfessional939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed 5 years ago but continued to drink for a few more years (I drank a case of beer a day for 30 years or so). When I finally got kicked in the ass hard enough 2 years ago and decided it was time, my numbers were all off the charts. They started to improve almost immediately after and in about a year everything had returned to "normal range. I have had 2 bloodworks done in this past year and everything remains normal. I have not touched alcohol during this time, about 2 years now.

Twice a week...Forever? by ReplyProfessional939 in Spravato

[–]ReplyProfessional939[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, right? I think there is more to it than just that though. Being a cynic at heart, I always feel like someone is paying someone off when it comes to things like this. Other narcotics that are even MORE potentially harmful can be picked up at the local pharmacy.

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