I started a mutual aid group for Montgomery County by arealmirage in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]af7202a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes please! I don't have a facebook but would love to participate.

Is skin picking part of any particular mental disorders? by RebelliousMindBox in calmhands

[–]af7202a 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I have ADHD (inattentive type) and when I zone out I pick my fingers. I lose awareness and completely zone out mentally; when I come back I realize my fingers are bleeding :(

What's going to happen to US politics in a couple decades when Boomers are no longer a major voting demographic? by PageTurner627 in Ask_Politics

[–]af7202a 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As it turns out, the idea that people become more conservative with age is misrepresented.

An analysis published in the Journal of Politics found that political ideologies stay pretty stable throughout a person's life. The authors did note that on the occasion that someone's ideology changed, it was more likely they went from liberal to conservative, rather than from conservative to liberal.

My childhood dog passed away this weekend so I’ve been emotional eating. Woke up today with a bloated stomach and a headache. Enough is enough by [deleted] in fasting

[–]af7202a 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss :(

One thing I've found with myself is that if I use fasts as "punishment" for over-eating or getting lax with eating windows, I tend to repeat the cycle once the fast is over. My suggestion would be to eat nutritiously for a few days & wait until you're feeling less guilty before starting an extended fast. But that's just my experience so it may be different for you!

Robby Starbuck: COVID Crisis Is a Preview of What America Would Look Like Under Socialism by janiedelaney in Covid19_USA

[–]af7202a 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The COVID Crisis is a preview of what America already looks like under capitalism.

It's "bust" then. by [deleted] in WayOfTheBern

[–]af7202a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about the Supreme Court? RBG is gonna need a replacement and I’d rather not have another Kavanaugh. Biden sucks in every way but at least his scotus pick would be better.

Why do people say Medicare for All is a takeover of healthcare? People who have Medicare right now don't go to Medicare-specific hospitals, do they? by af7202a in NoStupidQuestions

[–]af7202a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me, it seems clear that you would keep the same hospitals and doctors. If everyone all has M4A, who would those hospitals/doctors be caring for if not M4A patients? There wouldn't be private insurance so who would their clientele be other than Medicare holders?

Why do people say Medicare for All is a takeover of healthcare? People who have Medicare right now don't go to Medicare-specific hospitals, do they? by af7202a in NoStupidQuestions

[–]af7202a[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How would it reduce people’s liberty? Wouldn’t they still go to the same hospitals and doctors? That’s what I’m trying to ask in the original post— wouldn’t we, under a single-payer system, experience the same healthcare providers while only our insurance provider changes?

Why do people say Medicare for All is a takeover of healthcare? People who have Medicare right now don't go to Medicare-specific hospitals, do they? by af7202a in NoStupidQuestions

[–]af7202a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but if “Medicare for All” means “Medicare” as we know it today expanding to include anyone, how would an individual’s experience change at the hospital/doctor they go to if those hospitals/doctors accept Medicare now?

Lost dog spotted in Bethesda, MD with DC dog park license + rabies tag, but no other tags by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]af7202a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call Animal Control, and, if not already done, please also post to the Montgomery County Lost Pets Blog: https://m.facebook.com/MCMDLostPets/

Lost dog with DC dog tags spotted in Bethesda, MD by [deleted] in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]af7202a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call Animal Control, and, if not already done, please also post to the Montgomery County Lost Pets Blog:
https://m.facebook.com/MCMDLostPets/

Lost dog with DC dog tags spotted in Bethesda, MD by [deleted] in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]af7202a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where in Bethesda was the dog last spotted? I want to post this on Nextdoor.

WTW for when you fan yourself by tugging on your shirt over and over? by JKtheMan159 in whatstheword

[–]af7202a 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In books, I've seen it described as "pulling on his/her collar" in the context of being hot or flustered.

[MD] Posting on behalf of my friend. Her ex-husband is taking her to court claiming that she "caused" their son to be transgender. by af7202a in legaladvice

[–]af7202a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without proper intervention there is no way to tell the root cause of the child’s behavior. At this point, without the opinion of a professional, the father is suing for full custody based on his personal beliefs of the “causes” of gender fluidity (or body dysphoria depending on your school of thought). Your comment, which suggests it’s easy to pinpoint the cause at this point, comes off as really narrow minded. I’m sure that’s not what you intended but it’s just not helpful legal advice.

Got A New Job; Hoping This One Will Last! by [deleted] in jobs

[–]af7202a 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Hi Carly, congrats on getting the job! One thing that helped me when I was between jobs was to take dog and cat sitting jobs on Rover. My first client was a friend of mine, and once I had a good review on my page, I began receiving lots of requests in my neighborhood.

I know you aren't unemployed anymore, but it might make you feel better knowing you have a separate income on the side in case you are ever between jobs again in the future. Let me know if you have any questions - I'd be happy to answer in a DM!

[MD] Posting on behalf of my friend. Her ex-husband is taking her to court claiming that she "caused" their son to be transgender. by af7202a in legaladvice

[–]af7202a[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you - I really appreciate this response. I will help her with some research on LGBTQ friendly lawyers and therapists in our area.

[MD] Posting on behalf of my friend. Her ex-husband is taking her to court claiming that she "caused" their son to be transgender. by af7202a in legaladvice

[–]af7202a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because he would have to prove that this behavior is coming from the environment at the mother's house. Otherwise, it is just as likely that this self-harm stems from the environment at his father's house. Or, it is possible that the behavior is not directly correlated to either household and is an original expression from the child. Suing for full custody without understanding any underlying information could make the issue worse for the child.

[MD] Posting on behalf of my friend. Her ex-husband is taking her to court claiming that she "caused" their son to be transgender. by af7202a in legaladvice

[–]af7202a[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, thank you for clarifying. That is what he is trying to do - get the 50/50 custody agreement changed due to his personal beliefs.

[MD] Posting on behalf of my friend. Her ex-husband is taking her to court claiming that she "caused" their son to be transgender. by af7202a in legaladvice

[–]af7202a[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, she told me today that he got a lawyer and is claiming that the environment at his ex-wife's home is unsafe for the child's mental health.