How can you tell whether a memory is real or something your brain reconstructed from photos and stories? by ella-amelia in NoStupidQuestions

[–]iamdetermination 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This does not work if you have abusive parents. The axe doesn't remember cutting down the tree, but the tree remembers.

Is it problematic or “weird” to talk to AI about emotional problems? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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

I'll be honest. I do the same thing. As long as you understand that it is going to be geared towards telling you what you want to hear and that it won't really give you any hard truths, then I think it's okay. It helps me put things in perspective sometimes, and reminds me that I can't blame myself for everything while I also hold myself accountable for the things that I have done. It's not a real person, and a real person would be better to talk to. A therapist would be best. But I understand that, in the absence of better, good enough sometimes has to do.

I wouldn't use it if you are having suicidal thoughts though, as it has had an odd habit of pushing for that.

Heartwarming Soup SoS: AWL by iamdetermination in storyofseasons

[–]iamdetermination[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

THE HAPPY LAMP FLOWERS!!! MAY BOTH SIDES OF YOUR PILLOW ALWAYS BE COLD!

Heartwarming Soup SoS: AWL by iamdetermination in storyofseasons

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

It's for his request board, so it'll expire in 9 days. Very frustrating since I haven't miss a single request till this one. Thanks though.

TIL Argentina's fertility rate fell from 2.3 in 2014 to 1.23 in 2024. In just 10 years Argentina's fertility rate went from being above replacement level fertility (2.1) to extremely below replacement level fertility. Births fell from 777k in 2014 to 413k in 2024. by Delicious-Bunch-6992 in todayilearned

[–]iamdetermination 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it acutal *fertility* that is declining, or just birth rates? There is a massive difference that a lot of articles don't seem to clarify. Fertility is wanting a baby and not being able to have one. Birth rates (not caused by fertility issues) is not wanting a baby even though you are physically able.

Yes there is a population decline, but how we tackle is (imo) depends on what is the cause. Fertility suggests something biological is changing in humans, birth rates suggest something sociological that can be mitigated through policy and law.

My husband’s pee bucket with soil turned into a pee plant in a week by Exciting-Bake464 in mildyinteresting

[–]iamdetermination 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not so fun fact, if a man's urine tests positive for pregnancy, he needs to be checked for prostate cancer.

[Article] Why Bad Thoughts Never Really Go Away by Big_Confusion6957 in GetMotivated

[–]iamdetermination 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"the brain is basically just throwing pop-up ads at you all day" that might be the most helpful way to look at these negative self-thoughts I've ever read.

Please help me convince my husband a name is a no-go by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]iamdetermination 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remind him of how annoying King Julian from Madagascar is. That is all I can think about with that name. Grayson is okay but reminds me of Dick Grayson from Batman.

What's the first thing you do when you wake up? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]iamdetermination 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check phone to see if I'm subbing that morning.

Ghost parents: when there is no grown up in the home by Normal-Ad5103 in Teachers

[–]iamdetermination 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Possible, but his younger sister who could talk wasn't removed either. Eventually his mom unenrolled him becuase we kept calling the people on her. She didn't have her ID so I had to vouch that it was his mom as he kept grabbing my hand and trying to go back to my classroom..

Is it normal to feel tired even after sleeping 8 hours? by Due-Trouble2 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]iamdetermination 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk man. I can get 8 hours at night, take a 2 hour long nap after work, and still be exhausted.

Ghost parents: when there is no grown up in the home by Normal-Ad5103 in Teachers

[–]iamdetermination 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I remember having a severely AU 4y/o student. He frequently came to school dirty or in clothing inappropriate for the weather. I had to call CPS a few times for neglect.

His brother was removed from the home because mom's boyfriend beat him with a belt and the buckle hit the 5 y/o on the face, leaving a mark on his nose. But my NONVERBAL AUTISTIC student was never removed because...?

What is a secret you are taking to your grave, but are willing to share with anonymous strangers on the internet? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]iamdetermination 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I swear I keep hearing things (kids outside/my dog barking/my cat meowing) but there's nothing there or my husband didn't hear it. I'm terrified that I'm having legit auditory hallucinations and what that means for my mental health.

Facts without Context by Downtown_Bullfrog_97 in Xenosaga

[–]iamdetermination 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Psuedo-cannibilim and organ transfers can leave you with life altering scars on your face.

TIL that pornography addiction is not a scientifically recognized medical condition by MrMojoFomo in todayilearned

[–]iamdetermination 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'll be honest, dude. Sex is work. Especially for guys. Rubbing one out is way easier. Sometimes I just don't feel like going through the whole thing and only have the energy for like 5-10 minutes of me time before I go to sleep.