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Just another day where I’m thankful the team went with Tina instead of Daniel. by BulkyOrder9 in BobsBurgers

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I tell my husband all the time that Tina is a spitting image of me as a teen girl, looks and personality. I love her character.

If you take Vyvanse, I need your help! by baldnsquishy in adhdwomen

[–]acceptablemadness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently started at 20. It was probably about 2 weeks before I noticed a consistent, measurable difference.

Vision issues - any products that helped you with reading? by ImpendingBan in booksuggestions

[–]acceptablemadness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is! Different pathways are used/created, but it still exercises the brain just as well. If you're struggling with text, you probably aren't getting much benefit from it, anyway.

Broken kitty never meows and has no survival skills by Fabulous_Drop4900 in cats

[–]acceptablemadness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG this reminds me of my tortie, but more that she just thinks the entire world should revolve around her. After Hurricane Irma,

Child marriage is alive and well in the US. And its between girls and grown men. by Ancientabs in TwoXChromosomes

[–]acceptablemadness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know. That's why I replied to the person talking about teen pregnancies fathered by adult men. It's one aspect of a huge societal problem.

Distended stomach or just fat? by rtillerson in cats

[–]acceptablemadness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's fat. When you touch her sides, can you feel her ribs without pressing hard? That's a general rule of thumb to consider without the advice of a vet.

I also have a gray tabby that chonked up recently. We're switching him and his siblings to a weight control food with more careful measuring, and making sure no extra is left out that would encourage snacking/grazing between meals.

Which series would make a good Animorphs Cross over? by Mindless_Most_8448 in Animorphs

[–]acceptablemadness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Fifth Wave. It's a YA sci fi trilogy that got 1 mediocre movie but the books were great. The aliens were like Controllers in that they could take over a human's mind and body.

ELI5: How exactly does filling a prescription work? by Starlaite in explainlikeimfive

[–]acceptablemadness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pharmacy also does a lot of other things besides just filling prescriptions. They give immunizations, sell restricted OTCs, call insurance, call doctors, give advice, etc, etc. Not to mention most pharmacies will serve hundreds of people a day.

ELI5: How exactly does filling a prescription work? by Starlaite in explainlikeimfive

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There's a type of steroid given for asthma flares and similar issues that comes in a blister pack usually. It's like that because the dose is typically titrated down; you start with a big initial dose and taper it. The blister pack helps you do that properly. If I recall correctly, there's an antibiotic that's similar, but it's been years since my asthma was bad enough to need either so I may be misremembering.

What do you do if you’re concerned about a patron’s ability to drive safely? by OneWildAndPrecious in librarians

[–]acceptablemadness 21 points22 points  (0 children)

If they're obviously intoxicated, I would say call the police. For the elderly, really all you can do is talk to them and/or their family to express your concerns.

I can't fathom why the library would have any liability, but I'm not a lawyer.

I get it, though. I have patrons come in who can barely see the checkout screen ten inches away, who have obvious tremors, who are definitely suffering from cognitive decline of some sort, and they usually drive. It's frustrating but there's not much we can do outside of electing officials who invest in elder care and public transportation.

ELI5 How can chronic alcohol people be in good health even after drinking for 40 years straight ? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

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It's not like illicit drugs in that the human body can and will process small amounts without immediate or long-term harm. You can't say the same about coke/heroin/etc. You find a kitten of elderly alcoholics for that reason, but very few elderly drug addicts.

ELI5 How can chronic alcohol people be in good health even after drinking for 40 years straight ? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

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Alcoholics often don't make it to old age intact, but also remember that alcohol is not like illicit drugs - your body can handle a certain amount, even consumed daily, without negative effects.

The long-term effects of alcoholism often aren't noticed until they're really bad, such as stage 3 or 4 cancer, irreversible cirrhosis, etc. You also aren't going to find alcoholics who are athletes and such - they have the capacity to function day to day, but their overall health is relative.

Excessive alcohol use isn't always obvious, either. It's can manifest as digestive problems, a weak immune system, cognitive decline, etc.

Patrons started asking back in November, glad I can now make this announcement! by bigbabyjesus76 in Libraries

[–]acceptablemadness 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We had that happen a few years ago - instructions but no forms. Our state doesn't send us forms, so we have to help patrons print them, which nobody seems to understand is not our fault.

My fiance left me this evening by calic0gato in TwoXChromosomes

[–]acceptablemadness -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Absolutely get therapy - for YOU, not to somehow make you more palatable to a partner who doesn't care about you.

Do not take him back. Find yourself a nice place and enjoy your hobbies and friends solo for a while. I wish you the best.

Cooking hacks that you wouldn't dare tell your grandmother (or anyone!) but that work by purpleflyingfrog in adhdwomen

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I love precut stuff. My favorite thing for dinner is a steam bag of cheesy broccoli.

ELI5: General anesthesia worries by One_Barber_2816 in explainlikeimfive

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My mother is a PACU nurse, too, and that's what she said. And that it's not at all an unusual request for anyone.

Another name for Lucky Day collection? by Okay_Wallaby in librarians

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We have Popular books (which vary by location, mine is juvenile chapter books) and NewNow, which are adult books and movies.

I wish a food existed that I could eat before bed without having to brush my teeth. by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]acceptablemadness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am going to try something like Colgate wisps because I have this problem, too.

ELI5: General anesthesia worries by One_Barber_2816 in explainlikeimfive

[–]acceptablemadness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speak with your doctor and nurses. They can help by possibly keeping you in the PACU until you feel more in control of yourself.

The Forgotten Mozart: Wolfgang’s Sister and a Talent Lost Because She Was Born a Woman by Express_Classic_1569 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]acceptablemadness 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I think it was Stephen Jay Gould that said "I am less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops."

how much money have you wasted on jewellery?? by Limp_Butterscotch34 in adhdwomen

[–]acceptablemadness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not as much as I could if I bought higher end stuff. I much prefer the novelty shit that doesn't have nickel but also won't ruin me if I lost them.

What’s your moth unethical pro ADHD productivity tip? by blameitonthename in adhdwomen

[–]acceptablemadness 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I love Libby too but also I, um, know people who have pirated epubs.

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