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    I don't think that's weird. Anatomy classes were fascinating.

    I don't think that's weird. Anatomy classes were fascinating.
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    Problems with hoarding

    I get how you feel, @Starflowerpower87. Hoarding runs in my family, and I know that I am very susceptible to it. Throwing things out is a huge problem for me. Problem is, the more cluttered it gets, the more overwhelmed I am with cleaning up and doing something about it. I believe that being...
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    Giving up making friends. Giving up finding a girlfriend. Giving up on life.

    I'm sorry you feel bad. Can you say what you need right now? Do you want to vent without further comments? Do you want compassion/validation for your feelings? Do you want us to help you analyze the issue? Do you want suggestions? Either is fine, but I don't want to upset you further by asking...
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    Hello and a question about dentistry

    Definitely. It also makes a huge difference how the team is and how they talk to you. I was very happy with my new dentist. The dental assistant was aware of my discomfort because of some instruments' sounds and I could have let her know if it got too much. The dentist showed me a tool/toy which...
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    Hello and a question about dentistry

    This might be too low-key to be helpful, but since it hasn't been pointed out yet: headphones with anything he likes. During my wisdom teeth removal (done in local anesthesia here), I listened to an audio book. Whenever something longer will be done dental-wise, I ask whether I can have my...
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    To those of you with a smaller battery - how do you feel about it?

    @Misery, I had to smile reading your post because it sounded so relatable. I agree with @Jonn that it does sound rather ADHD-ish, but no long-distance diagnoses here. I keep forgetting where I was going with something all the time. I'm worried about this small battery becoming a problem at...
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    To those of you with a smaller battery - how do you feel about it?

    I relate to this. As I wrote in the past, my energy levels often feel like 100 - 0 - 100 - 0. When I am at an energy-high, then using that energy, going out, doing stuff seems to fuel more energy - until I run out and crash. This thread though is more about long-term things. This need for rest...
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    To those of you with a smaller battery - how do you feel about it?

    That is super interesting. Do you have any studies on hand that support this (otherwise I'd look for it myself but often struggle to sort through large amounts of info so first I ask whether you have them)? I'd love to explain this to my patients and their parents but want first to have it...
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    Sleep routines

    I hang out in bed quite a lot, to read or to play on my Switch. I try to not work while in bed. I try to only to things in bed that are relaxing or at least enjoyable for me. I read the advice to only use your bed for sleep or sex too, though. It seems to be standard advice for people with sleep...
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    To those of you with a smaller battery - how do you feel about it?

    To those of you who feel like they have a smaller battery (figuratively) than others: Does that frustrate you? What do you think/how do you feel about that? Do you just accept it, or does it make you angry or sad? Do you see anything positive about that? I don't mean just social capacity. I...
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    Not sure

    The first step I'd recommend would be to share your concerns with your grandson's pediatrician - or, that is, for the mother/parents to do that, maybe together with you. The pediatrician can then give a first, qualified opinion. The next step depends on how things work in your country...
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    I am gay and I hate it when people ask me this question.

    I would probably just have been really confused about that question. It doesn't make any logical sense. It would be like asking me, an asexual person, "who would you sleep with, though?" Uhm... no one? Someone being exceptionally physically attractive in the conventional sense still wouldn't...
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    I am gay and I hate it when people ask me this question.

    I agree. From context and the way that phrase is typically used, I don't think your sister meant "don't be gay". It's very likely that she meant something like "play along with the question and don't say no straight away". Of course, asking a gay male that question kind of makes no sense. But it...
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    Is someone here familiar with R/RStudio and would be alright with answering me a question...

    Is someone here familiar with R/RStudio and would be alright with answering me a question? Nothing complicated - I just can't find the right description online though and really need to get this right. If so, send me a PM. Thanks!
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    A ramble about short-lived (special?) interests

    I'd say that's normal too. I never have the focus and the stamina to learn all that I want about the thing. I'll lose track after a bit and jump onto something else.
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