Isn't that essentially what Patreon is for though? How is it different (other than I assume no 'bonus content' for your sub)?
Not sure if you actually meant that in response to me?
I was pointing out to that guy that GAC isn't exclusively for trans people, and that by their logic, if you want to deny it for one group then it should be denied for all people unless life-critical. I think certain people forget their little blue pills are about affirming their identify as men.
Appreciate the further insight! Do you really think any ill long term effects would become a scandal though? I feel like I've heard women shouting from the rooftops, but also directly into the void, on how awful most chemical BC is and essentially no one cares.
What about GAC that cis-gendered people access that is arguably not medically necessary? Such as HRT for menopause, hypogonadism, or sexual enhancement? HRT adds to quality of life (and affirms one's gender, looking at you, Viagra) but is arguably not at all medically necessary in most common use cases.
Or going past hormones, what about body augmentation incl. things like aesthetic or reconstructive surgeries, hair transplants or removals?
Not only could it be almost anything that's increased in our general environment, but better means to identify specific diseases. Diagnostics and knowledge have advanced in the 30 or so years this study apparently covers, and can account for an "increase" in the prevalence of auto-immune diseases.
In theory, there's still some diseases that while well understood, HCPs still take excruciatingly long to diagnose and prefer to explore routes like mental health and exclusionary diagnoses first, which could suggest prevalence is higher still.
Why specifically the implants do you think? I appreciate more studies especially looking at extended usage are definitely needed. At least so far there's no evidence of increase in certain kinds of cancers or reduction of bone density (unlike depo). Still, I've just realised I've been using nexplanon for 15 years and I have no way to know what impact it's actually had on me.
Okay, but we had that same issue in 2010 before Chrome started to become mainstream. And before that, IE had to compete with Netscape.
Wild they put you on ritalin first. I don't know much about the chemistry but would trying a low dose of lisdexamphetamine maybe not be helpful, and less stressful on your heart?
Assuming you're in England/Wales, can you contact ADHD UK for any help in advocating with your health board? Or any local networks?
Question: what stimulants have you tried? Is it possible to try something at a lower dosage, or an alternative stimulant? And what non-stimulants have you tried?
I'm a late diagnosis and have been titrating vyvanse for 3 months now (started at 20mg and moved up to 50mg). I've never taken Adderall but from my understanding, as it's slow release, it should give a 'smoother' experience through the day. I ended up settling on 40mg as for me it's the right balance of benefits vs. side effects. Possibly paradoxically, it's lowered my resting heart rate - I assume this is as a result of not operating from a place of constant fear anymore.
Microdosing is something I've also had my eye on for a while, but until you can get medical grade, properly regulated tinctures, I wouldn't risk touching it.
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