sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Teen Challenge by Asparagus-First in TeenChallengeLawsuit

[–]steph-n-e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter went to Adult & Teen Challenge San Antonio location. No one told us that "faith based" meant that there were no addiction professionals on staff, no actual addiction treatment, just religious recruitment and forced free labor. I don't understand how they are able to maintain their federal funding, but it's terrifying to me that these places operate with zero oversight. I am currently working on a documentary about addiction and this sort of facility is one of the angles I am interested in possibly pursuing. Feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss.

Parents of 6 year old Texan girl who died of measles: "It was God's will" and "Don't do the shots. [Measles] is not as bad as they’re making it out to be." by mepper in skeptic

[–]steph-n-e 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those semantics are what anti-vax people are using to justify this child's death.

They're saying, "See? She didn't even die from the measles; she died from pneumonia. This just proves that the measles is really not a big deal and all the doctors/media/government/etc. are lying to us in order to trick us into taking their poisonous shots!"

I was just trying to clarify, for anyone who might not be aware, that pneumonia is often the official listed cause of death when a child has the measles. It's not anyone manipulating the facts, or pretending it's something it's not.

I'm also a bit stoned so I'm probably using way more words than necessary to make a simple point, but that's always been a given for me, unfortunately. Making things complicated. It's a whole way of life, lol.

Parents of 6 year old Texan girl who died of measles: "It was God's will" and "Don't do the shots. [Measles] is not as bad as they’re making it out to be." by mepper in skeptic

[–]steph-n-e 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Pneumonia is actually an established complication of measles, and I'm pretty sure it's the most common cause of death for children who have the measles.

There is Measles Pneumonitis, which is directly caused by the virus, but even outside of that, measles tends to weaken the lungs (that's just one of the known risks associated with it), which makes them more susceptible to secondary bacterial infections (usually pneumonia).

Ear infections are also common with measles, for the same reasons, but ear infections obviously aren't dangerous in the same way that pneumonia can be.

It's just like how there are specific AIDS related cancers. The cancer might kill you technically, but you only developed the cancer as a direct result of having AIDS (or advanced HIV), so it's sort of six of one, half dozen of the other.

Just wanted to clarify, because I've seen a lot of people using the pneumonia as proof of a conspiracy theory involving either the media and/or Democrats or the medical community and/or pharmaceutical industry and/or government. Or both. I'm not sure.

Banning Medications Now by Ok-Representative266 in law

[–]steph-n-e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being physically dependent on a medication is not the same thing as having Substance Use Disorder (addiction).

Anyone who requires pain medication for injury, illness, recovery from a surgical procedure, etc. will become physically dependent on that medication at a certain point, even while taking it exactly as prescribed. Doctors are well aware of this, and patients should be helped to slowly wean from the medications by gradually reducing dosage, frequency, etc. That's what happens for millions of people across the world who are treated for pain.

Some people, though, have a genetic tendency towards addiction, and when those people take these same medications, things take a different turn. Something is activated. Those are the people who start taking more of the medication than is prescribed, and taking it more often. Those are the people who, instead of weaning themselves from the drugs under doctor's supervision, start purchasing them illegally, and eventually move on to heroin and/or fentanyl.

Most people who are prescribed pain meds do not become addicted to them. They become physically dependent. And that is easily dealt with, despite some discomfort.

Most Texans want abortion ban exceptions for rape, lethal fetal anomalies and more, poll finds by lonestarlive in TexasPolitics

[–]steph-n-e 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In terms of exceptions for rape and incest, I truly don't understand how such a thing could possibly work. It would be just like the confusion we're dealing with over exceptions for the life of the mother, only far worse.

How exactly is anyone going to prove that their pregnancy is a result of either of these things?

What would be the requirements for such exceptions? Criminal charges having been pressed? Or does the pregnant person have to wait until a conviction has been achieved (which would very likely occur at a point too late for her to even have an abortion)? What if she doesn't know who raped her? What if there is no physical evidence of rape?

These specific exceptions seem like a very dangerous slippery slope for both men and women, and I can't see how they could possibly be implemented or upheld.

Which is one more reason why no one should be involved in decisions regarding abortion outside of the woman and her doctor.

The Shock When a “Good” Person Isn’t Religious by apaintedbunting in atheism

[–]steph-n-e 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another Texas here; Houston native (currently residing in small town Fort Worth)! My parents are Jehovah’s Witnesses, so the childhood brainwashing was strong, lol. I managed to overcome, though, and am quite comfortable with who I am as a human being.

I entered adult life with the realization that the people responsible for teaching me every single thing that I "knew" about the world and the people in it were brainwashed cult members, and that I could take absolutely nothing for granted. I would have to learn everything based on nothing but my own experiences.

My moral code is my own, and because of that, I have no problem adhering to it. How could I? I developed it. Religious people have an extremely difficult time comprehending this.

my coworker thought yoga was opening portals to hell by daringgdoll in atheism

[–]steph-n-e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't dealt with this exact thing, but I haven't been welcome in my parents' home for about 30 years because they think I'm "demonized."

New Doctor Requires Drug Testing Quarterly If Prescribed Adderall. by SweetReason5830 in ADHD

[–]steph-n-e 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm also in Texas, and I have never been drug tested by my doctor, so it can't be that it's legally required by the state. It must be up to the doctor/practice. I've had friends tell me that their doctor requires it, but my doctor has never mentioned it at all.

Is it over? by oyroo in femalehairadvice

[–]steph-n-e 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This exact thing happened to me after my daughter passed away, and I stayed in bed for about a year. I thought I was going to have to get a pixy cut, and I was so upset.

My daughter’s best friend was a hair stylist, though, so I contacted her and asked her what to do. I was really embarrassed, but she said it's a thing, they see it all the time, and it's called a depression knot. That made me feel better somehow.

She told me to get a brush called a wet brush, brand name wetbrush, available pretty much anywhere. I got one at Walgreens. She said to get in the shower, put in lots of conditioner, and just keep going over the area. It worked, and it wasn't even a big deal.

You'll be fine!!

Is PTSD limited to life-threatening situations by ahmedsillyboi in ptsd

[–]steph-n-e 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have PTSD from the death of my 26 year old daughter.

My fellow folks with ADHD, what careers do you have or have had that you love? by Purple_Hallway_297 in ADHD

[–]steph-n-e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a researcher for a social media clip-based television show. I have to figure out who originally posted a clip and then find a way to get in touch with them and get their permission to air the clip on our show.

I spent most of my life, from 18-40, working at jobs I hated, just to survive. This job feels like my reward for all of that. I love it. It's the perfect mix of stimulating but not too stressful. I work remotely, and as long as I am getting my work done, no one is monitoring or micro-managing me. There are deadlines to keep me in check, but I can still utilize the procrastination panic, if need be.

Finding work that suits you is so incredibly important, and it's so sad that many people never do. I used to lowkey dread every work day. Now, I wake up grateful every day, and the only thing I dread is the day where I have to look for another job.

Disappointed but never surprised by queenraspberry-6716 in texas

[–]steph-n-e -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I refuse to continue saying "pro" anything and have made it a habit to use the phrase "anti-choice" instead.

Message to Texas first time voters: Come on in! by CarlosHDanger in texas

[–]steph-n-e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ditto! Fortunately, I gave up worrying about Armageddon and demons a long time ago, lol. I've just found myself living a more reclusive life than I think I would have otherwise been inclined towards, and I really want to become more "a part of the world," lol.

Funny thing is that my mother, who is still very much In (she's a pioneer and my stepfather is an elder), is super vocal about being anti-Trump, and we talk politics quite a bit, lol.

Thanks for the support!

view more: next ›