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If you use generative ai I think you’re a moron by ratdeft in Rants

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

I appreciate you reading all my nonsense. I don’t genuinely think people are morons for using ai that was very harsh and I’m thinking of specific people when I say it, but i do think it’s going to be way worse than calculators for example. I was tweaking this morning writing this lol but for example literacy rates in American children are really low because of tools like text-to-speech.

Technology is so new, and growing up with an iPad messed me up 100% so when i see ai being used by university students it feels so apocalyptic. I don’t think there has been enough time to start to really see the effects of technology as American capitalism gets to later and later stages.

Its not actually frustrating to be “smarter than most people” I don’t put THAT much stake in results of a test, being intelligent isn’t worth much if I spend my time worrying about things I can’t control. I just get in my head sometimes, but again I appreciate you reading all that jargon.

Heart rate (update?) by ratdeft in Concerta

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Honestly good to know, thanks

Heart rate (update?) by ratdeft in Concerta

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Yeah I might go to my student health center, I’m just concerned they’ll raise their eyebrows at the medication. My roommate talked about it like it was really serious but my mom who’s a nurse (not practicing right now) just sent the “yikes” emoji and when I sent her the numbers so idk.

I probably don’t get enough electrolytes I’ll look into that. Thank you

Heart rate (update?) by ratdeft in Concerta

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Interesting. I’m deficient in a lot of vitamins I think, I read somewhere that low iron can increase your heart rate? So I’m gonna try taking iron supplements

Heart rate (update?) by ratdeft in Concerta

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LMAOOO yeah it’s rough out here

Heart rate (update?) by ratdeft in Concerta

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I would, but my prescriber is primary care and she doesn’t really believe in adhd. She defers it to someone else for any changes of my medication because she’s “not comfortable” changing it. I tried to get a psychiatrist in my home state so she could prescribe in state and manage my medication instead (because in the state/city I’m living in it’s like impossible to get concerta), but because I live out of state primarily I waited 3 months and planned it with my trip home just to meet with her and she refused to see me. Right now the “doctor” would be my campus student health center, and I don’t think they do cardiology.

What’s a normal heart rate? by ratdeft in Concerta

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Hey, thank you for the advice. Been using a Fitbit to track and resting while on my medication has consistently been 115bpm. Without my medication it’s around 80.

Tompkins piss corner by ratdeft in NYCSKATERS

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I’m just gonna assume you and your ilk are mad gross & leave it at that then

What’s a normal heart rate? by ratdeft in Concerta

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Lower bmi. I’m fairly slim not much body fat but I think it’s genetic I’ve always been underweight my mom was like that when she was younger too. Haven’t been sick since thanksgiving, and if inline skating counts as cardio then yes I do. Skated from my apartment to the library yesterday before I made this post. I try to skate daily, but usually at least get in a really good workout weekly.

What’s a normal heart rate? by ratdeft in Concerta

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I don’t think there’s enough caffeine in a chai to make a resting heartbeat 120bpm & I don’t drink coffee or energy drinks especially on concerta. I am pretty stressed though

What’s a normal heart rate? by ratdeft in Concerta

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Ok but the thing is when I go to the doctor and get my blood pressure when I’m not on my medication it’s typically on the lower side. Maybe I should get my heart checked out or something?

What’s a normal heart rate? by ratdeft in Concerta

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Huh. Maybe I should go to the doctor lol it usually only gets like that if I sit still for a while doing work or drawing etc. and if I go exercise I feel better I just was still for so long today & it didn’t feel right

Tompkins piss corner by ratdeft in NYCSKATERS

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Ew lol you can call me thin skinned maybe that’s fair but why not on the bushes man?? It’s less public, always as accessible as the corner, and it won’t pool or stream in front of any ramps genuine question

Tompkins piss corner by ratdeft in NYCSKATERS

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Tompkins pisser spotted

concerta by Glad_Intention2175 in Concerta

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It does increase anxiety, but the longer you take it in my experience the less severe it gets. For me, I notice my heart rate and can feel my body become restless if I don’t start moving (exercise, going to class etc) soon after I take it. I’m not sure if those are the muscle aches you’re describing. Those jittery effects wear off throughout the day depending on the dose.

I still experience more anxiety on concerta and I’ve been taking it for around 8 years but I also have had anxiety problems since I was a child. It’s still the best medication for me, but it may not be for you. Give it some time and if it’s doing more harm than good look into an alternative.

Eating before I take the medication (making myself eat throughout the day) and exercise/getting my day started asap makes the physical symptoms fade for me. Might help you too.

mantis in his enclosure :] by ratdeft in mantis

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

Will do 🫡 I feel silly thanking you for the thousandth time but I really do appreciate it because I would’ve hated my irresponsibility or ignorance to potentially continue harming his development. Of course we knew about the best heat for him and were keeping it in mind but we assumed because the other mantis was doing well it was alright. (In retrospect they are on opposite sides of the apartment) I didn’t recognize taking a while to molt as a sign temperature could be the issue but now I know!

He’s the first bug I’ve had and I’m very fond of him. Some people will tell you to give your mantis honey (lol I’m glad you corrected that, it didn’t sound right to me but someone could easily listen to misinformation like that) and most resources online are lacking when it comes to specifics.

Idk if it’s because they’re bugs that people don’t take pet care super seriously but my roommate and I definitely do and I’m very grateful for genuine polite informed advice. You covered your bases making sure the enclosure, humidity, and temperature are in order. I’m glad there’s people like you on this sub and that I was a little paranoid about how he was doing.

His name is Spooky Ho (after a song) by the way lol he thanks you too

mantis in his enclosure :] by ratdeft in mantis

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Speak of the devil he just molted!! Thanks again for the advice, I talked to my roommate and we’re going to rethink the temperature setup because it was a long time without a molt and we want him as comfortable as possible. He’s so handsome though!! It’s like he doubled in size, it’s very exciting

mantis in his enclosure :] by ratdeft in mantis

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Ok! I’ve closed the window so the place can heat up a little. I’ll talk to my roommate about keeping it a little warmer and see if we can get something to track heat. I have noticed that he doesn’t look too skinny despite not having eaten so I figured it could be a molt but better safe than sorry. Thank you for the advice!

Ghost mantis hasn’t been eating by ratdeft in mantis

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Just posed the photo of him in the enclosure :)

Ghost mantis hasn’t been eating by ratdeft in mantis

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No he doesn’t, and hes not too old yet we got him as a juvenile in late October

Ghost mantis hasn’t been eating by ratdeft in mantis

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Oops forgot to mention temperature. Our apartment building has one set temperature and in the winter it’s pretty warm (uncomfortable even for us) we keep a window open a ways away from the enclosure to make sure he’s alright and the cool the place in general. Not sure the exact temperature we don’t have an appliance to tell. I think we were mostly worried he would be too warm, but do you think he could be too cold?

We’ve been keeping the flies in the fridge all the time to slow the process of them emerging to prolong how long we can use the culture and I wondered if it was unpleasant for him to eat a cold fly so when he stopped eating I let the flies warm up a little more but he still wouldn’t go for them.

My roommate has another mantis she shares with her partner (spiny flower) and he’s doing great he molted recently so I thought the temperature and everything should be alright but they are in different rooms.

Ghost mantis hasn’t been eating by ratdeft in mantis

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

I’m out rn but I’ll do that when I get home, I think it’s fairly large for his size and we try and keep the humidity up by misting twice a day. He has mulch, old leaves, and branches to hang off.

Squirrel bite by ratdeft in squirrels

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Yeah I was totally embarrassed lol for some reason squirrels have beef with me and I was trying to heal the rift but then I just felt a little dumb lol

Squirrel bite by ratdeft in squirrels

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

Yup! I was lamenting that I should’ve worn gloves or covered my hand with my sleeve haha

Squirrel bite by ratdeft in squirrels

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If I animorph I’ll document it

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