Oh! I had one just like that when I was a kid!
Maybe stepping back slowly could help. Like if there are three AI tools that you usually rely on, this week only use two of them, then the next week only use one, etc.
Intimacy coordinators aren’t explaining how sex works to the actors, but helping to make sure that they’re comfortable with each other & what they’re being asked to do. They’re analogous to stunt coordinators in that way.
Part of this is helping actors to work through or find accommodations when they could be running up against situations that could trigger old traumas. So if one party has a history of assault, for example, the intimacy coordinator will work with them and their scene partner to make sure that what they’re acting out doesn’t mimic/mirror their experience.
Does that make sense?
They look like they’re probably “Naughty Marietta” marigolds (#21 on this list: https://gardenerspath.com/plants/flowers/best-marigold-varieties/). Could also be “Legion of Honour” (#14).
Who exactly is examining your purchase orders for childfree ideological purity? You’re a grownup. If you want the comfy pillow, you can buy the comfy pillow.
Someone recast Elf as a thriller: https://youtube.com/watch?v=EkwdYSn3Uws
Not quite what you’re asking, but similar energy I think!
Give me a Star Trek-style replicator and I’m never cooking dinner again.
Oh hey, we had one of those disasters in Canada! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_pay_system
Aren’t those kinds of decisions made in the writers’ room, though?
I use Boost and the topic keyword blocker works really well. I’ve got a lot of political words blacklisted and it’s made browsing All much more pleasant.
I remember when our family would go bowling, my parents made us all change our clothes as soon as we got home because of the cigarette reek. I’m so glad those days are gone.
One of the problems that ADHDers have is they think the meds solve everything, but it only works when you have the added coping mechanisms.
Conversely, some people are only able to get to a state where they can develop those strategies after they’ve been able to access medication.
Hi, I’m writing as someone with ADHD who was not diagnosed until my mid-30s, and also as a parent of a child who is medicated for his ADHD. We both have inattentive-type (no hyperactivity).
My husband was also very nervous about medicating our son. Part of what convinced him was seeing the very positive difference it made in my life when I started taking medication. After some trial I found a dose that works well for me; it helps me to focus and stay organized, and I still feel completely myself. There are some side effects, for me mostly to do with appetite, but they are manageable.
Our son is a few years older than yours, and he’s on a low dose (10mg) of his medication, which works well for him. It does help him keep on track with things like schoolwork, but by far the biggest benefit we’ve seen is in the social/emotional sphere. He is much better able to recognize and control his emotions, and he almost never has an emotional meltdown anymore (whereas before small things would set him off very easily). He’s a happy, engaged kid.
The one thing we have to monitor with him is his weight gain. Because appetite suppression is a side-effect, his growth slowed down a lot. For a while we saw his doctor every three months (then every six) so that she could keep an eye on it. We try to feed him a good breakfast and a lot of food at/after dinner once his meds have worn off, since he eats very little during the day. At his doctor’s suggestion, he also foregoes his medication one day a week so that he can have a more regular eating day. He’s back on track with weight gain, which is good! (The meds also make it difficult for him to fall asleep at night; again, at his doctor’s suggestion, he takes a small dose of melatonin – this is over-the-counter in my country although I know it isn’t everywhere – which sets him up nicely.)
The good thing about ADHD meds is that they’re not like SSRIs where you probably won’t feel a difference for 4-6 weeks and then have to carefully wean off them. ADHD meds kick in 30-60 minutes after you take them, and their effect lasts 8-12 hours and then stops. It will be very easy to see whether they’re effective for your son, and it’s safe and easy to stop and try a different drug or a different dose if needed.
I hope that helps! Feel free to ask follow-up questions if you’d like.
“-music” should mostly do the trick… unless you’re looking for music.
Haha yeah it’s pretty nuts. There are some great neopets write-ups on r/hobbydrama. Plus my favourite Jellyneo article of all time: https://www.jellyneo.net/?go=comments&post=14373
I had to provide the username, the birthday on the account, and the original email – I don’t recall what else. But here’s the general info & you can use the “create a ticket” button at the bottom.
https://classic.support.neopets.com/hc/en-us/categories/17732911148045
Ah, I see. I only see your username, not a display name; maybe because I’m using Boost?
