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Re: Is my doctor crazy?
^ The fact that you’ve had to include this, when you’re literally just sharing what your doctor said to you, says a lot.Note: Do be warned theres pretty strong language in this post, and trigger warning too I guess, just in case.
It sounds like he has really stereotypical views, like he has this idea of how someone your age is ‘supposed’ to be. He sounds really dismissive.
I feel like somebody senior at your GP surgery needs to know about this, to be honest. Luckily you’re in a position to know that what he said about alcohol especially just isn’t right. But someone else might not be. And how are you supposed to trust any advice he gives if he comes out with so much rubbish? I know maybe he doesn’t mean any harm, but that doesn’t make it okay.
Also, I feel like you should know what the paperwork was about? Like he should’ve explained it all to you, but it sounds like you’ve just had to guess what it was for.
There’s just so much he’s done wrong, I keep looking back and finding more. He shouldn’t be angry with you for not wanting to take medication. Doctors are supposed to respect your decision, and it’s not like you said something outlandish. Plenty of people don’t want to go down the medication route. “No excuse” for you not being on them??! That’s mad. Medication is generally supposed to be a last resort, especially when you’re young, so that’s not right at all.
You don’t have to be ‘like everyone else’. I’m not, so.. 😂
Side note: I think it’s so brave that you went to the GP and shared all that stuff, so well done for that. I’m sorry he was so awful.
Re: Name a Kitten part 2 - Time to vote!
Omg she`s so sweet. I especially love that last picture.
Dancer
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Re: 🟢online relationship red and green flags🔴
Gosh there's so many red flags for me (I'm gonna pick 3):
1. It's clear they have a motive
2. They ask me what I'm doing or what I look like as a first question (again showing they have no interest in me but other motives)
3. They change personality completely after a few conversations
Green flags:
1. Ask questions about yourself
2. Isn't obsessively messaging with a motive
3. Respects boundaries and doesn't change personality when you mention these
I find online relationships and friendships difficult because you don't know the person in real life. You never know what their real motive is. You can't tell the tone of voice from messages. And you can't make a proper judgment of someone you never have physically met. I've had some very strange people add me on snapchat, or come into my tiktok lives. Some are genuinely nice people don't get me wrong. But I tend to find they more often most have motives that are not okay.
1. It's clear they have a motive
2. They ask me what I'm doing or what I look like as a first question (again showing they have no interest in me but other motives)
3. They change personality completely after a few conversations
Green flags:
1. Ask questions about yourself
2. Isn't obsessively messaging with a motive
3. Respects boundaries and doesn't change personality when you mention these
I find online relationships and friendships difficult because you don't know the person in real life. You never know what their real motive is. You can't tell the tone of voice from messages. And you can't make a proper judgment of someone you never have physically met. I've had some very strange people add me on snapchat, or come into my tiktok lives. Some are genuinely nice people don't get me wrong. But I tend to find they more often most have motives that are not okay.
Loz
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Re: 🟢online relationship red and green flags🔴
I've come to realise that I'm so picky and have so many red flags but here are a few
1. When they refuse to ft and show recent pictures of themselves ( from my experience of catfishing this is vital for me)
2. Not engaging in conversation with me
3. Someone who always talks about themselves
Some of my green flags:
1. Respects my me time, doesn't expect me to talk every moment of every day and doesn't get annoyed when I say I'm busy.
2. Is interested in learning about my friends and family, my interests
3. Understands my boundaries, and if they are an issue with some has the ability to be mature and talk about it
Remember not all red and green flags apply to you, what you may like another person may dislike
Hope this helps x
1. When they refuse to ft and show recent pictures of themselves ( from my experience of catfishing this is vital for me)
2. Not engaging in conversation with me
3. Someone who always talks about themselves
Some of my green flags:
1. Respects my me time, doesn't expect me to talk every moment of every day and doesn't get annoyed when I say I'm busy.
2. Is interested in learning about my friends and family, my interests
3. Understands my boundaries, and if they are an issue with some has the ability to be mature and talk about it
Remember not all red and green flags apply to you, what you may like another person may dislike
Hope this helps x
Diddy456
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Re: Happy Mental Health Awareness Week! 💛 #MHAW
Happy Mental Health Awareness Week
I definitely see both sides of this argument - whilst I understand the promotion of movement as a means of boosting well-being and mental health, I can also see how for some, movement is something with barriers in the way that may prevent them from doing it to the same extent as others.
But I think ultimately as long as we do things that can benefit our mental health, it doesn't matter what form it takes. It's our own personal journeys with mental health and although research suggests potential avenues to go down for improving mental health, it is never a 'one size fits all' approach.
So I say to move or not to move? that is the question 😂. But either way, remember that your mental health is YOUR mental health, and do what's best for you in ensuring it is protected as well as it can be
Sending big hugs to you all
Sinead
I definitely see both sides of this argument - whilst I understand the promotion of movement as a means of boosting well-being and mental health, I can also see how for some, movement is something with barriers in the way that may prevent them from doing it to the same extent as others.
But I think ultimately as long as we do things that can benefit our mental health, it doesn't matter what form it takes. It's our own personal journeys with mental health and although research suggests potential avenues to go down for improving mental health, it is never a 'one size fits all' approach.
So I say to move or not to move? that is the question 😂. But either way, remember that your mental health is YOUR mental health, and do what's best for you in ensuring it is protected as well as it can be
Sending big hugs to you all
Sinead
Re: Psychology students
I am just finishing up my degree in psychology and I can confidently say that my best friend throughout my degree has been Google scholar. It has been my holy grail throughout the whole process especially with writing essays. You can literally find anything psychology related and you can refine your searches to find things very specific that you may need. I will 100% be using it for my post grad.
Diddy456
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