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| Topic | 'th wrld wud b so mcuh beter with no religion!!!' |
| Lirishae 08/19/17 1:15:01 PM #20 | Kyuubi4269 posted... The same applies to religion, but facts actually have to be 99.99999999997% certain to actually be facts so they have pretty solid credentials. There are things that used to be considered facts that are no longer considered as such, because science marched onward and proved the facts wrong. Facts, evidence and reason are wonderful things to be sure, but it's important to realize our understanding of the universe is always one discovery away from being completely overturned. Kyuubi4269 posted... Evidence isn't the only driving force, opportunity plays a big role (i.e. We know these things do this so those things can do that.). Evidence is not the same thing as proof. Evidence gives grounds for believing something is true. Proof establishes a thing as true. We have plenty of evidence that germs cause illness, and it's commonly accepted as true. I certainly believe it is true. But we don't have 100% absolute, irrefutable proof that it's true; accepting it as true means placing our faith in the scientists and researchers who tell us it's true based on such-and-such evidence. For all we know, the appearance of germs simply correlate with the true underlying cause of illness, and treatments designed to get rid of the germs actually get rid of the real problem. I'm not saying I believe that, just trying to illustrate how easily what we know can change. What we've learned about quantum physics challenged what we knew about general relativity. The more you study about science, the more you realize how much is unknown. Edit: @RedPixel It's an interesting thought exercise to be sure. Just curious, why does the story become more believable to you when it's aliens instead of God? Where do the aliens come from? I'm not criticizing or anything, just asking ^^ --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Which of these old and apparently forgotten PS1 games have you played? |
| Lirishae 08/19/17 7:08:22 AM #13 | Played Legend of Legaia and Vagrant Story, and nominating Granstream Saga. Which was actually made by the people behind Terranigma though sadly it's not as good. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | 'th wrld wud b so mcuh beter with no religion!!!' |
| Lirishae 08/19/17 6:59:48 AM #13 | Clench281 posted... Lirishae posted...TheCyborgNinja posted...They wouldn't fill the void with another creator story unless they're severely damaged. Most people just accept the unknown for what it is at that point. It's better to admit ignorance than cling to a metaphorical security blanket with no basis in reality. Do you understand what science is? It's mankind's best guess about how things work. There is no absolute proof that anything we currently believe is 100% true and final. That's why we have the theory of relativity, evolution, etc.--there is no absolute proof that any of these things are true, nor will there ever be. There's a lot of evidence that they probably are, and there's broad consensus among scientists that they probably are, but everything we know is potentially one discovery away from being completely irrelevant. Accepting hypotheses and theories as the truth requires a leap of faith that most people don't even realize they're making. And have you done any reading about topics such as what caused the Big Bang or the origin of life? There's no evidence for any number of hypotheses like panspermia, yet there are people who accept these ideas anyway simply because they were labeled "science" instead of "religion." It takes just as much faith to believe that life probably came to earth from outer space as it does to believe that God probably created us. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Oh man, I think I'm depressed |
| Lirishae 08/19/17 6:31:25 AM #24 | I'm not a medical professional, and even if I were there's not enough information, but it does sound like depression. How long have you been feeling this way? Do you have any idea what may have prompted it? If you can't really identify anything specific, I would suggest you try exercising, probiotics, and improving your diet. Exercise is a natural mood lifter, and there's a strong connection between your gut health and your mental state. Try adding a quality probiotic and some fresh fruits and veggies to your diet, and see where that gets you. Also, I would suggest opening up to your girlfriend (and anyone else you really trust) about what's going on. Your partner should be a person who you can talk to honestly when you need help, and if you can't, you definitely shouldn't be getting married. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | When people say mean things to me online, it makes me want to cry |
| Lirishae 08/19/17 6:12:17 AM #14 | If you base your self-esteem on the approval of others, your feelings toward yourself will always be at the mercy of other people's whims. Become the person you want to be, have pride in your convictions, and you'll stop caring about the validation of others so much. Being sensitive isn't necessarily a bad thing, but you definitely need to learn to not to take it personally when someone corrects you or offers constructive advice. Actions are things external to you, and they're not part of who you are unless you allow them to be. Do you define yourself based on your ability to never make a typo, grammar or spelling error? Probably not. So learn to let it slide--you're writing a message board post, not a college thesis. It's not an easy path in front of you, and it'll take time, but the most important thing is to not give up. The only difference between people who succeed and fail is that those who succeeded didn't give up after they failed. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | 'th wrld wud b so mcuh beter with no religion!!!' |
| Lirishae 08/19/17 6:01:49 AM #11 | TheCyborgNinja posted... They wouldn't fill the void with another creator story unless they're severely damaged. Most people just accept the unknown for what it is at that point. It's better to admit ignorance than cling to a metaphorical security blanket with no basis in reality. You don't think science has filled that void? People accept any number of scientific hypotheses without a shred of evidence, just because they're labeled "science." It takes just as much faith to believe that life probably came to earth from outer space as it does to believe that God probably created us. If anything, the latter explanation is more scientifically sound than the first one. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Do YOU read The Bible everyday? |
| Lirishae 08/19/17 5:52:50 AM #22 | NeoSioType posted... Reading the Bible? You'll be forced to make compromises and adjust your views or abandon them altogether. The Bible makes a lot more sense when you understand the context and study the original Hebrew and Greek versions. Most people make the mistake of thinking the Bible was written to THEM, in the 21st century, when it was not. It was written to specific people in a specific time and place millennia before we were born, and it's important to interpret it in that context. Moreover, English translations tend to be butchered in key places to fit people's preconceived notions. But it's hard to get people to think past what they grew up being taught. The Bible may be the most widely read literature of all time, but it's also the most woefully misunderstood. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Has anyone ever given you a saying that stuck with you? |
| Lirishae 08/15/17 11:39:05 AM #32 | skullbone posted... Zangulus posted...My junior high math teacher used to say "I say what I mean, and I mean what I say." Originally it's from Alice in Wonderland, though ^^ “Then you should say what you mean,” the March Hare went on. “I do,” Alice hastily replied; “at least—at least I mean what I say—that’s the same thing, you know.” “Not the same thing a bit!” said the Hatter. “Why, you might just as well say that ‘I see what I eat’ is the same thing as ‘I eat what I see’!” --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Best Video game that starts with this Letter: E |
| Lirishae 08/12/17 10:01:41 PM #44 | Earthbound --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | America to declare opioid crisis a national emergency |
| Lirishae 08/12/17 9:53:50 PM #20 | Rasmoh posted... The US needs to federally legalize all drugs and use the funds currently being used to lock up addicts and dealers to fund rehab and treatment facilities. It would so drastically reduce usage and related crime that it's not even funny. Just not having a single drug charge ruining a life alone is enough to create a huge boon for our country. Very true. But the DEA, the private prison industry, and other powerful interests benefit from the status quo, so it's highly unlikely there will be the political will for massive overhaul. We can't even get marijuana taken off the Schedule 1 drug list, which is supposed to be for substances with no medicinal value whatsoever. Things are actually going in the opposite direction with a bill being introduced that would give the DEA much broader powers to ban substances and make it easier to prosecute people for those banned substances. And as long as these drugs are illegal, they can't be regulated or taxed. If someone's abusing painkillers they at least know what they're getting, but when you buy illegal street drugs, you have no idea what's in them. Banning known and well-understood substances also forces addicted people onto more exotic and untested substances that are more likely to kill. It's easy for people arguing to be dismissive toward the value of a drug addict's life, but those people are victims. Many have family who love them and want them to get help, but are afraid of getting them sent to jail instead. Hopefully someday enough Americans will stand united on reform that politicians will be forced to act. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Fuck this. |
| Lirishae 08/12/17 11:27:58 AM #129 | In hindsight, I forgot to mention it took me 13 months to taper from 30 mg Cymbalta, and it was still hell getting off that drug even at a snail's pace. Some people in my group taking higher doses for a longer period of time took as long as four years to completely stop it. Most anti-depressants can be tapered much faster than that, and some people are able to stop Cymbalta without getting hit with discontinuation syndrome, but for that other 50% who experience it getting off is stupidly difficult. I'm not saying that no one should ever take anti-depressants or that no one has ever benefited from them, but it's very important to know what you're getting yourself into. And definitely stay away from both Cymbalta and Effexor, as they are the two most difficult to stop. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Fuck this. |
| Lirishae 08/11/17 6:44:21 PM #124 | DrPrimemaster posted... Dude are you just making stuff up? Nope, I'm not making anything up. Do your own research if you don't believe me. If a brain scan could diagnose depression, why are they never ordered for it? Instead depression is diagnosed based on DSM-IV/V criteria. And if you can explain how anti-depressants work to doctors and researchers, you'll be stinking rich in no time, because they seriously do not know what causes or cures depression. Here are links to studies and articles from medical doctors; I can provide a ton more sources than these too. http://kellybroganmd.com/depression-serotonin/ https://www.madinamerica.com/2017/08/findings-linking-depression-abnormal-brain-activity-questioned/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/antidepresssants-provide-no-clear-advantage-for-youths-with-major-depression/2016/06/10/bce35f12-2e5f-11e6-9de3-6e6e7a14000c_story.html https://www.madinamerica.com/2016/01/smashing-the-neurotransmitter-myth-how-why-antidepressants-cause-suicides-mass-murders/ http://bigthink.com/devil-in-the-data/does-depression-go-away-on-its-own From Wikipedia: "Other general population studies indicate that around half those who have an episode recover (whether treated or not) and remain well, while the other half will have at least one more, and around 15% of those experience chronic recurrence." In other words, only 15% of people experience chronic depression. The other 85% of people get better whether treated or not; 50% never have another depressive episode again, and the rest will have at least one more episode during their lifetime. Study cited as source for this statement: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2761826/ --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | America to declare opioid crisis a national emergency |
| Lirishae 08/11/17 1:49:11 AM #16 | Zeus posted... Lokarin posted... Many people using illegal drugs would like to quit but don't ask for help because they're afraid of going to jail. If the government really wanted to solve the problem, they'd decriminalize buying/using and just focus on arresting the sellers. But the DEA doesn't want the drug war to stop; they want to continue it in perpetuity because they make massive money off of civil asset forfeiture. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Fuck this. |
| Lirishae 08/11/17 12:40:42 AM #113 | mastermix3000 posted... ungubby posted...wow Yeah, I went through utter hell because of Cymbalta, and I'm still not completely over badly that drug ****** me up =/ My doctor gave it to me for fibromyalgia, because my idiotic insurance wouldn't pay for Lyrica even though they're in the same price range. I tried it for three months with no result, and the doctor told me I could stop taking it like it was no big deal... Well, turns out it was a huge deal and she was just completely ignorant of all the risks. Most doctors are frankly ignorant of the dangers concerning anti-depressants, because they trust everything the drug companies tell them =/ Eli Lilly claims only 1% of people have trouble stopping Cymbalta...the real figure is closer to 50%, possibly more. Trying to stop Cymbalta is so difficult and dangerous that it has its own diagnosis, Cymbalta Discontinuation Syndrome. I'm in a support group of over nine thousand people, which is just one support group of many, and the stories there are truly heartbreaking and horrifying. People have died from it, others have very nearly died. Multiple people have said they've been through heroin, cocaine, and benzo withdrawal, and out of all of them Cymbalta was by far the worst. People have lost their jobs, ruined their careers, had their health shattered, their marriages ruined, family cutting off contact with them, and there is widespread ignorance, heartlessness and denial among the doctors treating them :/ So yeah, I learned a lot about anti-depressants from all that. I'm not going to say that no one should ever take them, because they certainly have saved lives. But I would personally stay away from the newer drugs, especially Cymbalta and Effexor. The older drugs like Elavil and Celexa have been around for ages and their effects are fairly well understood, so you won't be in for any nasty surprises. There are also natural approaches to treating depression that are much safer and more effective than drugs, because it actually addresses the root of the problem rather than trying to cover up the symptoms. There's actually a huge connection between your mood and your gut health, so that improving your gut health will massively help anxiety and depression issues. For an example, I used to have really awful panic attacks out of nowhere, and I'd have no idea what would cause them. My doctor on the time put me on three different medications for digestive issues, and Valium for the anxiety/panic attacks. On my own, I discovered I was gluten and dairy intolerant as many people with fibromyalgia are. So I eliminated them from my diet, started taking a high quality probiotic, and all the anxiety problems completely vanished. I was able to kick four separate medications and have a much better quality of life. If anyone wants to read more on these subjects, the website Mad in America has a lot of great articles from well-respected doctors critiquing these drugs and how they're used. Dr. Kelly Brogan's website is also a great resource for anyone wanting to try a safer, more effective approach to treating anxiety and depression. If anyone has any questions or needs a sympathetic ear to listen, feel free to drop me a PM anytime ^^ I'm not a licensed therapist or anything, but I do know quite a bit on psychiatric topics, and I'm not going to judge or think less of anyone for what you tell me. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Fuck this. |
| Lirishae 08/09/17 12:41:44 AM #101 | mastermix3000 posted... DirtBasedSoap posted...ClaudiaSAirola posted...You need antidepressants. Antidepressants are mystery drugs. Science does not understand depression or how anti-depressants work; all we have is clinical data that says n% more people taking this drug recovered from depression compared to the placebo. Sometimes n% is only 1-2%. The "chemical imbalance" line perpetuated by the drug companies is a myth designed to lower people's resistance to taking the drugs, because if they told the truth--that science cannot tell the difference between a depressed brain and a normal brain, and no one quite knows how or why most of these drugs work--a lot of people would not take them. They have tons of side effects, some of them quite nasty, and they are usually difficult to stop, especially Cymbalta and Effexor. Attempting to withdraw from them can cause even worse depression than what you started with, which doctors will cite as proof you "need" the drug, when it's really the drug making you feel that way. There is data that the overwhelming majority of depression episodes resolve on their own without medication, and that you're more likely to stay depressed if you remain on an anti-depressant for long-term. These drugs also don't fix any of the underlying problems, and often work by numbing your emotions. That, the weight gain, and the sexual dysfunction has destroyed many a relationship and marriage. All of this said, there are certainly people who have benefited from these drugs and whose lives have been saved by them. But they are never a long-term solution and should never be taken by themselves without therapy. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | I'm supposed to go to a wedding this weekend and I feel fate is telling me don't |
| Lirishae 08/01/17 12:27:29 PM #26 | Seriously Doctor Foxx, you are making this situation a lot more stressful on yourself than it has to be, possibly because you're stressed about everything else =/ That's the point I was trying to get across to you in my first post. Not being able to keep your word sucks, but shit happens, you know? You have more important stuff to worry about than that, like your dad. I'm pretty sure if it was someone else in your shoes, you would be totally understanding and cool with them not showing up, right? And no one is going to care about this in three months, so try to keep things in perspective. Anyone who gives you crap about not being able to make it when you have perfectly good reasons is not really your friend. Whatever you do or don't do, the couple is not going to care like I said. The only thing you're thinking about is your amazing husband/wife and how long you have to put up with the reception before you start on your honeymoon, lol. If your boyfriend can't understand that you tried your best to come and things didn't work out, you honestly shouldn't be dating him. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Have you ever had to deal with unwanted affections? |
| Lirishae 08/01/17 10:20:01 AM #20 | Luck plays a huge part in being successful at the dating game :/ It's not that people aren't attractive or don't have great things to offer someone, it's just being lucky enough to meet someone who has what you want and wants what you have. There are things you can do to help your chances, like improving yourself and knowing your dealbreakers, but that's still not a guarantee. Plenty of awesome people are single and many of them are even happier that way. Mass media has trained people to think that you need a relationship to be happy, but you don't. It should be icing on the cake of your life, rather. And if you (general you) think a significant other will solve all your problems for you, you definitely shouldn't be looking for a relationship. If you can't handle your own problems by yourself, you sure as hell won't be able to handle someone else's problems on top of yours. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Have you ever had to deal with unwanted affections? |
| Lirishae 08/01/17 8:55:07 AM #15 | KogaSteelfang posted... I think I'm officially done, even though it still hurts to think I'll never be with anyone. It's probably for the best. What makes you think you'll never be with someone? It's okay if you don't want to talk about it, or if you'd rather not talk publicly. If you need a sympathetic ear or a woman's advice, feel free to drop me a PM. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Have you ever had to deal with unwanted affections? |
| Lirishae 08/01/17 8:42:54 AM #13 | I've had several people confess to me when I didn't return their feelings, which made me feel guilty and awful. It really, truly sucks for the person who's rejected and heartbroken, and being the one to cause that made me feel like the lowest person in the world :/ Then I had one case where a guy who desperately needed psychiatric help just wouldn't let it go and went full-blown creep mode once he found out I had a boyfriend. It was extremely stressful to say the least, especially since I lived alone, but now that I'm married I don't worry about it as much. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | I'm supposed to go to a wedding this weekend and I feel fate is telling me don't |
| Lirishae 08/01/17 8:29:40 AM #20 | You really don't need to stress about this as much as you appear to be. You said yourself it wasn't going to be held against you if you couldn't make it, so in all seriousness why are you still hung up on this? It's not healthy for you when you've got plenty of other things to legitimately stress about, like a father with cancer. As someone who got hitched recently, believe me when I say the couple is not going to care one jot whether you're there or not. This is going to be one of the most special days in their entire lives even if no one was there to share it. Your boyfriend would probably be happier if you were there, but like you said he's still going to have a good time with his friends regardless. You made a good faith effort to go and it's just not happening, so lighten up on yourself. Just send a gift and a card and explain the circumstances you've told everyone here, and everything should be fine. If someone is seriously going to make a stink about you not coming after that, that person is being selfish and does not have your best interests at heart. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
| Topic | Not sure where I fall on today's poll |
| Lirishae 08/01/17 8:08:31 AM #3 | Yeah, that was my problem with the poll. There are some normal names I really like now after seeing characters with them, but I wouldn't be naming a child after the character per se. The poll could also use a "maybe" option instead of a "probably" option too. --- "Little scratches on people's hearts will be gone if they pat them from behind, but the humans don't know that." -Li'l Cactus 3DS FC: 0619-3174-3155 |
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