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Any science/space preferences? Like... milky way, moon, nebula?

I've mostly been googling "science space nature aesthetic" and the stuff looks gorgeous (mountains/stars/water) but I'm always paranoid whatever I select will be someone's art and they'll find out and blast me for stealing.

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I was just wondering about Xeno Dragon and LazyDaze (?) yesterday. MittensInSummerTime too, though I can't remember whether or not I already heard some sort of news about her. Wish I'd kept in touch with them elsewhere; it'll really be a nostalgia party when they show up!

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Dogs do it.

God, yes they are. Those little budgers... they'll chew the wood of their toys or benches until the splinters destroy their tiny organs. But before that, they make sure to live a fulfilling life of screaming whenever the big humans are trying to watch a movie.

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Is it ok for a pacifist to accept free entertainment from the military-industrial complex?

Hm, I hear you. Science rules.

My ideas?
1) Pros and cons list.
2) If you get in on it and your conscience gnaws at you, you can get out whenever.
3) If possible, just make sure you sway them before they sway you.

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Do you have any recommendations for good anti-anxiety medication?

Yeah, my sister and NP advise against benzos longterm. In fact, my sister can't stress to me enough that any anti-anxiety meds should be taken short-term. I've never been highkey suicidal, but then again that's because I'm terrified of death. If benzos took that fear away...? Ooh boy. Yikes. If I ever took a benzo, let's hope my other big reason (not wanting my family to lose another loved one) would stick.

Sorry for your loss, by the way. I completely understand (and share) your suspicion towards benzos.

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Is it ok for a pacifist to accept free entertainment from the military-industrial complex?

Kind of depends on how the pacifist feels about it. If they're inwardly asking that question, there's a seed of doubt.

Myself, I see it two ways. One, they can feel good that they're having the bad guy waste money and resources on someone who doesn't support them. Or two... it's kind of like a school or politician accepting funding from the NRA. How does that look/feel? Just a thought to mull over.

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Itโ€™s been a long time but itโ€™s nice to see that some people came back.

Hey, we're rooting for you. And I don't mean to do too much advertising, but I just joined something called 7cups and I think it's doing me some good (giving and getting support).

On the one hand, friends should be more friends than counselors. There needs to be positive to balance out the negative or they'll be conditioned to associate you with a glum feeling. On the other hand, you shouldn't have to bottle it up. That can be so harmful, like too much acid in the stomach building up and burning your esophagus. A therapist helps, trust me. The right therapist, one who knows what they're doing. You deserve that much.

In the meantime, or if you can't afford a therapist,

soco wrote:
Two ears.
No waiting.

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Do you have any recommendations for good anti-anxiety medication?

@Aria Thanks for that! Did you experience any other side effects, like nausea, lack of appetite, or insomnia? I just recently got over nausea and waking up every 2-3 hours, would hate to backpedal. I agree on the blood work part; I got blood results back in late February and my thyroid was just about perfect (according to my sister, who knows thyroid problems). I was, however, slightly anemic iron-wise. Don't know about vitamin levels, but I do have supplements and my anxiety was worse in the past week when I couldn't eat. My NP prescribed me hydroxyzine, but I also just bought an CBD-infused edible and some passionflower supplements so we'll see how that works out first.

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Honestly being medicated for anxiety and depression is probably the worst possible thing to go through

My mom and sister wholeheartedly agree with you, and I'm starting to get that vibe too. I know I'd be ridiculously lucky if hydroxyzine got it on the first try (in fact, my NP suggested clonazepam if it didn't work out). Throat and chest-wise I'm still having some anxiety trouble, but brain-wise I'm actually doing a little better. Thanks so much for the advice and support!

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Dogs do it.

Birds make fart noises at us. What did we do to deserve such majestic creatures...

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Dogs do it.

It legitimately distresses me to know that birds do not fart. I miss my parakeet, Buddy, and I want to hear a tiny little toot and look up at the bird cage just in time to see the doofy little bird either flap his wings in startled embarrassment, or look me dead in the eye with a smug beady-eyed stare.

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