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Quote: DoubleGold

I didn't use the phrase higher power.

Do you believe in a higher power?

Or are you just trying to play word games?

Trump visits site of train derailment. But did anyone get him rolls of paper towels to throw at the people?

Quote: ams288

Do you believe in a higher power?

Or are you just trying to play word games?

Yes, I believe in God, which is an example of a higher power (your phrase) and a power greater than the person to make the person whole again (my phrase).

It looks like you are the one playing word games.

Did you mean to use my words or use your words?

It's not politically correct, but when they're doing multiple tests of air and water and not finding anything, people complaining about something being there is likely their imagination. There could be something wrong with all their testing but seems unlikely.

I think only some local water wells are still questionable.

They may be suffering the aftereffects when there was a primary exposure, but that's not the same as active contamination.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is published by the American Psychiatric Association and available for download in pdf (page 451).

So they classify it in a psychiatric manual, implying it can be a mental disorder, but maybe it's not strictly mental (could be also spiritual disorder).

Below, there's a reference to "meditation and prayer" as a support system.

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Gender dysphoria
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Coping and support

Gender dysphoria can be lessened by supportive environments and knowledge about treatment to reduce the difference between your inner gender identity and sex assigned at birth.

Social support from family, friends and peers can be a protective factor against developing depression, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, anxiety or high-risk behaviors.

Other options for support include:

Mental health care. You might see a mental health professional to explore your gender, talk about relationship issues, or talk about any anxiety or depression you're experiencing.

Support groups. Talking to other transgender or gender-diverse people can help you feel less alone. Some community or LGBTQ centers have support groups. Or you might look online.

Prioritizing self-care. Get plenty of sleep. Eat well and exercise. Make time to relax and do the activities you enjoy.

Meditation or prayer. You might find comfort and support in your spirituality or faith communities.

Getting involved. Give back to your community by volunteering, including at LGBTQ organizations.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gender-dysphoria/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20475262

Maybe we should offer therapy for people who believe in unprovable entities like a god.

If we continue like we're going by relying on the current medical system and psychiatric services, then we'll likely see more transitions back and more operations.

However, the issue might take care of itself.

But I sense there's a spiritual component in all of this.

If so, hopefully it can be used as a way out, as opposed to suicide, hopelessness, transitions back, and/or operations, etc.

Quote: rxwine

Trump visits site of train derailment. But did anyone get him rolls of paper towels to throw at the people?

I hope the people who live nearby thanked him! They voted for him, and his deregulatory policies led directly to this disaster.

They got what they voted for. Congrats.

A Chinese billionaire, Bao Fan, a major player in the financing side of the tech industry has disappeared.
This is not the first time a powerful business Exec from China has gone missing.
The details are not all in but the Chinese Government fears and mistrusts anyone who has a great deal of power and money.
And I would speculate that the Government itself is behind his disappearance.


https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-64672095