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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago

ADHD and depression are super, super comorbid though.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Drinking can be a big part of socializing in the US, but you'll be able to get by without it. Neighbors don't come over uninvited here, and it's unusual to have the type of friendships where people come by unannounced all the time (at least, after college).

I might try a few things:

  • If you haven't already, find a local mosque to attend; that's a good way to widen your social circle with American Muslims, who may be able to introduce you to more people, broaden it further, etc. It'll be folks who are more culturally familiar, but many will likely be a bit more integrated already and have a wider group of American friends as well.

  • Hobby based clubs are great, but they do tend to be a little transactional -- think about hobbies you want to be doing anyway (so you're not JUST there to meet people).

  • If you have the time, I'd be on the lookout for volunteering and community service type activities -- it's a great way to meet good people, more committed than a hobby group, and much less awkward to socialize in than a workplace.

  • Depending where you live, try and strike up conversations a bit more openly / frequently, and be willing to mention that you just moved here and don't know many folks. At the barbershop, out to breakfast, in a long line, at the coffee shop, etc. Make conversation, a lot of people will be happy to chat and some will invite you to things. Just gotta be ok with lots of chats.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I have been on Concerta for around 6 years. As I understand it, Concerta does not have a cross tolerance with Adderall or Vyvanse, but both do with Concerta... so if I need to switch from Concerta it should be an open option.

With that being said, I try and maintain a roughly stable dosage, I try and eat right and sleep right, and I don't take my medication on the weekend or on vacation.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Take the time to give that information, briefly but politely. It won't burn bridges and it's helpful for leadership to know.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Sometimes, sadly, giving up is the right thing to do.

I get it, but if you are just trying to make the point that, if a country thinks they'll eventually lose, it's better for everyone if they give up quickly ... then this historical example doesn't seem relevant.

Given that Ukraine already gave up quickly once (in Crimea) and that Russia simply waited until it was convenient to invade them again, I'm sure you can understand why Ukrainians think it's necessary to fight this one out.

Now, the war of the Triple Alliance is often held up as an example of how a minority of belligerents can create massive devastation by continuing a guerilla war after losing the conventional war; if Ukraine seems in danger of losing the conventional war, I'll admit it's a relevant parallel, otherwise it isn't terribly relevant.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Thank goodness that they caught that dangerous criminal

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, they're separated by the Panama canal, so by the same token that Africa and Asia aren't the same land mass, neither are the Americas.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not the way their business works... I think that franchising is an innately predatory business model and in need of severe legal reform. Let's not ask McD to do it, let's make them

[–] [email protected] 45 points 1 year ago (5 children)

In this case, the franchisees (small business owners) are saying the big business (McDonalds, which makes its money off of real estate and franchise fees) is going to be fine but they (the people that make money from owning a restaurant) are in trouble.

For many of them, it's true; they didn't consider whether they could open this business if they had to pay a living wage. Unfortunately, that's not our problem, but it won't be a problem for McDonalds either.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

No... generally, it is the salary of the lowest paid worker

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Bro I've been on roundabouts less circular than your logic

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Sorry I am finding it very difficult to follow your argument.

Can you explain what "international law" you believe US sanctions to have broken?

 

 

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