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More discussion about how antidepressants could "silence" writers

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:17:07 -0600

More discussion about how antidepressants could "silence" writers:

The link specifically calls bullshit on the book that laments what all these brilliant writers would lose if they had medicated their depression - the book also glosses over the fact that they all either killed themselves or drank themselves to death, something most consider more “silencing” than antidepressants.

Books like this terrify me. I know there are creative people out there who have mental illnesses and need help, and they will read this book and think, “Well shit, I’m not doing THAT! I will lose my genius!”

I am an anecdote, not part of data in a study, but here’s my story: I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I didn’t take it seriously until I got on antidepressants. Then the fog lifted, and I had the energy to think, to write, and to believe in myself.

Depression isn’t romantic. Your tragedy is not a benefit. If you hope your early death will hope someone recognizes your genius in 100 years, then your priorities are seriously fucked up.

And I know drugs aren’t always the answer. But if you have a mental illness like depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety disorder, or worse, then you need help. Drugs may do it. Therapy may do it. Better living may do it. But your illness isn’t making anything in your life better, not even your creative brilliance.

hi-nu-roly: crassetination: Armor-clad wenches 03 JESUS...

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:15:04 -0600

hi-nu-roly:

crassetination:

Armor-clad wenches 03

JESUS FUCKING CHRIST

“In fact, any room he walked into was made twice as funny...

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:50:49 -0600

“In fact, any room he walked into was made twice as funny and twice as clever just by his presence. I am proud to say I knew him.”
- Daniel Radcliffe about Richard Griffiths

R.I.P Richard Griffiths (1947-2013) We’ll miss you.

“The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things - that you’d thought special, particular to you. And here it is, set down by someone else, a person you’ve never met, maybe even someone long dead. And it’s as if a hand has come out, and taken yours.” Hector (The History Boys).

wenchymcwench: We enter a little coffeehouse with a friend of...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:56:24 -0600

wenchymcwench:

We enter a little coffeehouse with a friend of mine and give our order. While we’re aproaching our table two people come in and they go to the counter:
‘Five coffees, please. Two of them for us and three suspended’ They pay for their order, take the two and leave.

I ask my friend: “What are those ‘suspended’ coffees?”
My friend: “Wait for it and you will see.”

Some more people enter. Two girls ask for one coffee each, pay and go. The next order was for seven coffees and it was made by three lawyers - three for them and four ‘suspended’. While I still wonder what’s the deal with those ‘suspended’ coffees I enjoy the sunny weather and the beautiful view towards the square infront of the café. Suddenly a man dressed in shabby clothes who looks like a beggar comes in throught the door and kindly asks
‘Do you have a suspended coffee ?’

It’s simple - people pay in advance for a coffee meant for someone who can not afford a warm bevarage. The tradition with the suspended coffees started in Naples, but it has spread all over the world and in some places you can order not only a suspended coffee, but also a sandwitch or a whole meal.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have such cafés or even grocery stores in every town where the less fortunate will find hope and support ? If you own a business why don’t you offer it to your clients… I am sure many of them will like it.

Source : [x]

I just saw this and thought it would be incredible to share this so maybe it could catch on whereever you may live

Photo

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:36:00 -0600

Thanks to this site, I made my very own Game of Thrones house...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:49:14 -0600

Thanks to this site, I made my very own Game of Thrones house sigil. I like it, but I wish they had a d20 image to choose.

New Blog Post! Humpday Links for March 27

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:47:01 -0600

New Blog Post! Humpday Links for March 27:

Because the Humpday Links must flow!

bingofuel: What are you making, Edmonton?

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:38:45 -0600

bingofuel:

What are you making, Edmonton?

theroseinbloom: sourcedumal: cosplayingwhileblack: Characters:...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:44:47 -0600

theroseinbloom:

sourcedumal:

cosplayingwhileblack:

Characters: Waldo & Carmen Sandiego

Series: Where’s Waldo & Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego

Submission

Everybody go home.

The perfect cosplayers have been found

Hardest couple to find ever.

How did you even get a picture!?

This is a picture of the roughly 60 vehicle pile-up on the...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:35:43 -0600

This is a picture of the roughly 60 vehicle pile-up on the highway south of Edmonton, courtesy of the current snowfall/blizzard. Approx. 100 casualties, though luckily only 4 serious as of latest reporting.

But hey, followers from outside Canada, don’t let this scare you. The snow does go away eventually. Come for a visit some time. :)

The view from my front door, first day of Spring! Ah, well, at...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:25:52 -0600

The view from my front door, first day of Spring! Ah, well, at least there isn’t a bear this time…

"Why is the term “friend zone” so popular when the term “unrequited love” already exists and is more..."

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:31:15 -0600

“Why is the term “friend zone” so popular when the term “unrequited love” already exists and is more accurate? I suspect it’s because it shifts the locus of responsibility. “Unrequited love” focuses on the person who has the crush. The feelings being discussed are the crushing person’s, thus the responsibility in on them to get over their crush and move on. “Friend zone”, on the other hand, focuses on the crush object’s choices. The phrase erases the agency of the crushing person. All blame for their pain is put on the crush object. “Unrequited love” is something that can happen to both sexes, but “friend zone” is a sexist concept that implies that women are solely responsible for men’s happiness, and not men themselves.”

- Amanda Marcotte’s post on Feminism | Latest updates on Sulia (via veruca-assault)

Excellent refutation of the Friend Zone. Now, “gentlemen”, could you please stop crying about this?

You’re Probably Not Really a Nice Guy (x)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:51:31 -0600

You’re Probably Not Really a Nice Guy (x)

theroseinbloom: onbrokenwingswefall: heyfunniest: oh my god...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:44:28 -0600

theroseinbloom:

onbrokenwingswefall:

heyfunniest:

oh my god I’m crying. this is officially the best post on the Internet!

I WILL HEAT IT UP FOR YOU.

1. The meaning behind my URL2. A picture of me3. Why I love my bestfriend4. Last time I cried and...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:07:45 -0600

1. The meaning behind my URL
2. A picture of me
3. Why I love my bestfriend
4. Last time I cried and why
5. Piercings I have
6. Favorite Band
7. Biggest turn off(s)
8. Top 5 (insert subject)
9. Tattoos I want
10. Biggest turn on(s)
11. Age
12. Ideas of a perfect date
13. Life goal(s)
14. Piercings I want
15. Relationship status
16. Favorite movie
17. A fact about my life
18. Phobia
19. Middle name
20. Anything you want to ask

Bring on the asks. :)

Reblog if you have mourned the death of a fictional character.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:56:36 -0600

i-am-the-fucking-hobbit:

sherlockwho13:

loganlermanade:

thewhovianwallflower:

straight-befor-tate:

i-loaf-jhutch:

iloveyoujhutch:

If you do not reblog this, you are in fact lying.

I can name you all a VERY long list.

Fred, Dobby, Seris, Dumbledor, Tonks, Lupin, Clara, The Ponds, Sherlock, Aurther, And so many more.

I know John has

bingofuel: My favourite Disney movie just got a new hero… A...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:47:15 -0600

bingofuel:

My favourite Disney movie just got a new hero… A comic book heroine would have been better

“BY ODIN’S BEARD, I WILL EXPLORE THE SURFACE WORLD!”

In Torrington, CT, two football players have been accused of rape, and as the Register Citizen reports, the 13-year-old reported victim has faced significant bullying on Twitter ever since.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:41:41 -0600

In Torrington, CT, two football players have been accused of rape, and as the Register Citizen reports, the 13-year-old reported victim has faced significant bullying on Twitter ever since.:

shortformblog:

Two Torrington High School football players stand accused of sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. Four others were suspended in a hazing scandal last fall that is still under investigation. One player, the team’s second-highest scorer last fall, was allowed to play even though the team’s coach knew he had been charged with felony robbery and assault.

School officials claim that the sexual assault charges against 18-year-olds Edgar Gonzalez and Joan Toribio, the hazing and other incidents are isolated problems and don’t signal a deeper issue with the culture of Torrington High School, its athletic programs or football team.

…

But on social media in recent weeks, dozens of athletes and Torrington High School students, male and female, have taunted the 13-year-old victim, calling her a “whore,” criticizing her for “snitching” and “ruining the lives” of the 18-year-old football players, and bullying students who defend her.

Extremely tough read. A number of tweets are republished behind the link.

…are you effing kidding me?

captcreate: This appears correct. The math backs this up.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:39:23 -0600

captcreate:

This appears correct.

The math backs this up.

New Blog Post! Humpday Links for March 20

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:32:00 -0600

New Blog Post! Humpday Links for March 20:

An amuse-bouche buffet from around the ‘Net to get you to the weekend!