Coronavirus, Covid 19 Discussion and How It Has Affected Your Daily Life Chat Thread

[21hens-incharge]

A SECOND Malamute?! WOW!
Working on having a sled dog team?
Mary

I sure hope not! They are a very hairy beast to have inside the house. Then their is the temperamental nature of them. They are a very dominant type dog.

My son seems to be very fond of the breed though.

Our house is set up so the basement has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom the rec/living room and the giant laundry room. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom and the kitchen. I think the basement (which I do charge him rent on) is pretty decent in size since the living room space is like 13x20.

 

[Sequel]

OMG that’s insane!!!

How can they even get away with that!?

I wonder if that’s with or without insurance? Probably crazy expensive either way!!

It’s horrible! We have no “health care system” We have a health care industry tied to an insurance industry. Americans are the only people in the developed world who go bankrupt from medical bills.

 

[ShrekDawg]

It’s horrible! We have no “health care system” We have a health care industry tied to an insurance industry. Americans are the only people in the developed world who go bankrupt from medical bills.

So true!! It’s so sad!! And I heard a while ago that in other countries it’s illegal to advertise drugs, etc. in TV?? I don’t get why we do it here. Especially given the consumer isn’t even the one that prescribes it!!! It’s all just a giant money maker and it’s sad.

 

[MROO]

Congratulations to your daughter! I'm sorry that she can't go to her graduation ceremony... this virus really has everything messed up. It's ridiculous that only other people are allowed to be present for the diploma, too -- some people have more than four family members who would want to be present; I myself have four siblings, and then there's my parents!
Anyway, I digress -- congratulations! Hearty congratulations and a big hug for you all:

Thanks - she's a great kid, appreciative no matter what. The four person limit is a rough one for her. There is no way to avoid hurt feelings and, quite possibly, some open animosity. She chose her parents, her brother and her grandmother. Steps and Godparents will just have to deal. Most are being decent about it ... most!

 

[FortCluck]

So true!! It’s so sad!! And I heard a while ago that in other countries it’s illegal to advertise drugs, etc. in TV?? I don’t get why we do it here. Especially given the consumer isn’t even the one that prescribes it!!! It’s all just a giant money maker and it’s sad.

I hate hearing the commercials because the side effect list takes them almost the whole commercial to read through... side effects are getting bigger and bigger as time goes on.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I hate hearing the commercials because the side effect list takes them almost the whole commercial to read through... side effects are getting bigger and bigger as time goes on.

Yeah it’s terrible!!! Makes you not even want to bother taking them haha cause with a lot, the problem surely isn’t nearly as bad all the side effects to fix said problem

 

[FortCluck]

Yeah it’s terrible!!! Makes you not even want to bother taking them haha cause with a lot, the problem surely isn’t nearly as bad all the side effects to fix said problem

When I take new meds I tell them to not even bother telling me the side effects because my meds give me bad ones... headache, jaw pain, skin sensitivity, light sensitivity, bad dreams, depression, stomach issues, nausea... I’ve had the same side effects for 11 years. It’s just life now.

 

[ShrekDawg]

When I take new meds I tell them to not even bother telling me the side effects because my meds give me bad ones... headache, jaw pain, skin sensitivity, light sensitivity, bad dreams, depression, stomach issues, nausea... I’ve had the same side effects for 11 years. It’s just life now.

Oh no!!! That’s terrible.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

The more time passes, the more people study these drugs, and the more they find out about them.
Are you familiar with the drug Ecstasy? Apparently, it was first used on criminals to make it easier for them to tell the truth, as they felt so good that they wouldn't mind saying everything -- even a confession of their crime.
People found out that the drug made you feel good, and they eventually started using it like you see nowadays -- a way to escape and have fun and not care about anything.
However, since its first use as a truth drug, scientist have discovered several bad side effects that go along with using the drug, and I think that they're still discovering more as they continue testing.
People develop drugs, and as time goes on, people discover bad side effects to using the drugs. However, this doesn't stop some people from taking them -- that's why some people still market them.
Whoops, long post, sorry. And sorry if I came off as a bit cynical or something.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

When I take new meds I tell them to not even bother telling me the side effects because my meds give me bad ones... headache, jaw pain, skin sensitivity, light sensitivity, bad dreams, depression, stomach issues, nausea... I’ve had the same side effects for 11 years. It’s just life now.

I'm sorry that you have to go through this.
However, it is good that you're still going strong -- that even with all those side effects, you're strong enough to tolerate them and keep going. Weaker people would have given up long ago, I think.
You have impressive strength and tenacity.
May you be blessed with many more years, and safety during this pandemic, FortCluck.