There are dangers associated with herbal preparations (toxicity, as mentioned by a prior commenter, wide variations in dosing, lack of efficacy, etc.). I’m not knocking all of it, but I come from a hard-science background (microbiology/biochemistry), so I am personally firmly on the side of evidence-based medicine. …

Agreed. Just as an FYI, when I scope out providers, I move those whose profile mentions they specialize in LGBTQIA and domestic violence-recovery patients.  I’ve found, without fail, these providers are much more “my” people.  Then, when you go meet them, you can ask the actual, important questions.  I've never…

I hope you don’t mind if “brogressives” becomes part of my lexicon...!

I was thinking this same thing today - what did you pay on Amazon? I’m a single parent with two kids at university, so my resources are limited, but it’s a worthwhile pursuit.

I appreciate your thoughtful response. I come from the bacteriological world, where there’s no need for consent to run multiple trials, and many fewer things that need to be controlled. I wonder, would just raw data be helpful, even if it isn’t used to publish? Like, with the understanding that there are many…

About 90% of my weekly therapy session today was talking about despair for the current situation of our Dumpster-fire country, how to mobilize to make a difference, and, not surprisingly, how this has been a constant theme in her office the past couple of weeks. Mind you, my therapist specializes in women recovering…

You seem to be a fellow scientist, so here’s something I’ve been musing.... Wouldn’t it make sense, if we really want to understand CTE, to test as many brains as possible? For every football brain that is riddled with CTE, having a brain like mine (yoga is the closest I come to a contact sport) that does not have…

Ooof. I was preparing to ask some actual, positive questions...then, as a person coming from an abusive marriage where my period was the cause for monthly shame and derision hit me all at once, and I abandoned ship on my questions. I’m hopeful that my very good therapist can help me re-embrace these essential parts…

Dude, if you live in my state, seeing people in “full MAGA gear” means driving to or from work, walking into Costco or, actually, anywhere you have eyes and people are present. It sucks, a lot. This liberal has learned not to get riled up on the outside, but to work on voting initiatives and supporting our few blue…

Chucklefucks will now enter my personal lexicon.

How about “fuck off you fucking horrible fucking fuckwitted monsters?”  That's as clever as I can get today, and most of my increased word count is just profanity, so not really an improvement.  Soon it will be 4pm, and I'll allow myself to have a few stiff drinks.  Kinda sorta the only thing to look forward to, these…

Add to that, “Truly no longer blinks.”  Her face looks...odd.  Like one of those creepy fuck-robots from the creepy documentaries.  Brrrrr.

Right????

Ok, wait - are you...me?? Your story is very, very similar to mine, down to the 20 year figure. I’m likewise hesitant to admit the PTSD, because there are (in my mind) people with more valid reasons. I’m going to guess, if you are like me, you tell yourself that maybe the abuse you suffered is less-than, because…

I didn’t vote for this fucking nightmare asshole, and will NEVER call him my president. Where is a good old fashioned massive stroke you need it??? Please, universe? Soon?

Ah, it’s SO easy when you aren’t the one being told you look old, right?!?! These young-looking people have it made. :) At least you have the added benefit of a hot husband in your elder, twilight years.... 😜

I’m in on any awesome Bobby Finger writing!!

Mine was when I was buying wine at the self check, and the nice young man came up from behind me and asked for my ID. I turned around with my ID and he said, “oh, nevermind.” I guess the upside is that I don’t look 40+ from the back...? Still, it knocked me for a loop. I still have a few years until 50, so I’d…

I know, I know.... Havimg 16 and 20 year old boys, plus their friends hanging about, I feel just insufferably old. I understand that, from a pure life expectancy standpoint, I’m maybe half-done. But, from a “wearing out my welcome” standpoint, it’s as if we’ve moved to the shot clock showing minutes instead of…

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