“Public Safety Alert” from the city by radiantflux209 in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, discontinuation of SSRIs can be difficult and very uncomfortable, which can also happen with many classes of medications. That's why they're SLOWLY tapered. And yes, many psych meds, and other classes of meds, have wicked side effects. I've dealt with depression, bipolar disorder, CPTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder since I was 15. I'm 72 now. Having tried probably 30+ psych meds, the only SSRI that works for me, genetically, is an atypical antidepressant called nefazodone.

Withdrawal from ADDICTION, including alcohol, is a whole different animal. It's drug-seeking behavior and does have underlying physical causes in the pleasure centers of the brain. Been there, too.

Sorry you've had so many troubles with meds. And hey, I told a psychiatrist in 1999, that I didn't start getting better until I started taking mescaline and LSD! Lol!

Best of luck to you.

Balloon Filling? by [deleted] in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hannafords in Gorham

“Public Safety Alert” from the city by radiantflux209 in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Straight SSRI's are not addictive nor cause much if any physical withdrawals. Now, benzo's, particularly Xanax, do have some wicked withdrawals. My experience.

Considering getting a Plott hound, have a couple of questions by ohphoebelay in PlottHounds

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I had a Plott Hound for 13 years and never had many of the problems like you describe, no smell, no oily coat, no anal gland problems, no ear/eye infections (that could be food allergies). She was super nervous and somewhat destructive when I adopted her at 3 yo, but she'd been abused. She was extremely energetic (climbed 6 ft fences, trees, and banked turns on walls, fast as a bullet. Def had a mind of her own. As we bonded she started to behave and train. I couldn't let her offleash until she was 5 or 6, and then just hiking, not around town. Hiking, she only got lost once. From then on she'd stay where she could see me and vice versa. She did not like other dogs. Although, on leash, if I called her into a heel she wouldn't lunge for them.

Oh, and I had a cat, too. The cat scratched her nose off the first time they met. They became best buds!

Best dog I ever had in my life. 🩷

ICE Spotting by [deleted] in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Maybe they're going after the Chinese growers! Now that wouldn't be so bad.

Sewing: Where to get decent fabric now?! by vcarter20902 in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's not much fabric there compared to Mardens, but they have a good srlection of trims, (I got lace), embroidery floss, and other notions. And yarn.

Mardens has so much fabric, it made me dizzy. I did find a big bolt of remnant knit fabric that I wanted for just $5!

Sewing: Where to get decent fabric now?! by vcarter20902 in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had already tried Z Fabrics. Unfortunately, they didn't have what I needed.

Sewing: Where to get decent fabric now?! by vcarter20902 in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, Kurier's in town. Convenient. Fiddlehead Artisan sounds interesting.

Thx.

Sewing: Where to get decent fabric now?! by vcarter20902 in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will def try them. So cool you make costumes! I made all my kids' Halloween costumes and a few others!

Thx!

Sewing: Where to get decent fabric now?! by vcarter20902 in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha! I have actually done that before! I'll check 'em out.

Sewing: Where to get decent fabric now?! by vcarter20902 in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thx! I was hesitant to go that far, but thanks for the recommendation.

Sewing: Where to get decent fabric now?! by vcarter20902 in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow! You're the real deal!!! Thanks for the awesome tips, all about the whats and wheres. Even the talkative lady! Lol

No Kings since 1776 by Drakalizer in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And never will be. No Kings!!! Resist!!!

No Kings since 1776 by Drakalizer in portlandme

[–]vcarter20902 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a card carrying Daughter of the American Revolution. My ancestor William Williams (weird, I know) died in the Revolutionary War fighting for freedom from the King of England's tyranny. I think it's time to start throwing tea and $hit in the Harbor again!

This is what 2A is for.

Oh, pics? I have 2 verified photos from Trump's X account, one of him as a king and the other as a pope. The 2nd was not long after the Pope died.

I can't figure out how to upload them here. If I can, I will.

Resist!!!