Rakudjo

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[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

As someone who recently had to quit cold turkey from being a heavy daily user due to job change and a drug test (I had 6 weeks to be clean), I can confirm that physical withdrawal symptoms exist and are not pleasant. Includes night sweats turning into nightmares, upset stomach with loose stools, and loss of appetite. Lots of warm baths to combat the fatigue of withdrawal. Heightened paranoia due to the situation.

Would not recommend. If you're a heavy user and need to stop/T-break, taper down first, or work with a mental health provider.

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Nah, it's the "A1, See?" test. It helps prove that his eyes and tastebuds are functioning ~~as normal~~ above expectations.

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

They've been added to the group chat

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Buttery males?!

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Don't let your diagnoses define you. You're no less of a person than you were the day before your diagnoses. See it as an opportunity to have better understanding of yourself and your inner workings.

That said, at least here in the US, if you find that you don't feel comfortable with your mental state, go to a hospital. They're equipped to deal with many kinds of crises, and can help you get through it.

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 19 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If something like that worked, scientists would have done it by now.

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

I thought it'll pass on it's own but it hasn't.

I had an internal one (no pain, lots of bleeding) within the last 2 years, went to see the doc at the 2 month mark. Was informed it usually takes up to 6 months to resolve. There's a few more-drastic measures that can be performed to take care of it if it's a significant health risk or doesn't fade in that time period. Sorry for your pain and suffering, but other comments about Prep H, and your sitz baths, are good advice. Yes, they're not so uncommon.

The sooner they know, the less embarrassing it'll end up with frequent, painful trips to the bathroom. Just be up front.

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago

That's rich, coming from a sandwich-maker that left the kitchen.

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Pharmacy technician here. When we bill a prescription, the processing information (either from your insurance card, or from GoodRX) is entered into the computer, then the claim (including the drug being billed, day supply, and patient information) are sent to the benefits manager (PBM), and returned to give us a determined copay to charge you. It's during this transaction, that by using GoodRX, your information has been volunteered to GoodRX as part of the billing process.

We do not determine copays - PBMs and your plan formulary do. You showing us a dollar sign on GoodRX does not guarantee you that price.

As an aside, my particular pharmacy does not accept GoodRX due to knowledge of these practices. It may also be interesting to know that GoodRX charges pharmacies a "finder's fee" for offering a discounted price e.g. you pay the pharmacy $25 for a $22 drug, and the pharmacy pays GoodRX $5. If you can still find independent pharmacies, support them! They will work with you.

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Doesn't fit the bill exactly, as it only features a single playable character, but Hades is an absolutely wonderful game that featuring the Greek pantheon for its story.

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Just grab 'em by the pussy, I guess?

[–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

You can't bring up my past decisions and hold them against me. People can grow, learn, and change.

Sorry, advocate for the devil; you've had 8 years to grow and reflect on the first presidency. That defense doesn't work twice!

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