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Same. Too little time and so much to do

Major outlets did do some previously. Unfortunately, look at the active user count of Mastodon vs other social media outlets.

These companies want to reach the most people as possible. Theres also an AskLemmy about barriers to adoption of the general public unfortunately that was answered quite well :/

Hmm you have a good point for me specifically…

For some people, their insurance can also lock them into which pharmacy is contracted. But I don’t have this issue.

I have those two because its the most convenient for me locally. Local pharmacies matter because if a non maintenance Rx is needed, you need to have it sent there. An Rx delivery service like Optum or Express Scripts won’t work well for non maintenance Rx (takes days for delivery). BTW, I find Walgreens the same as CVS in business practices, salaries/care to pharmacists, etc (source: pharm friends).

There are pharmacies in like grocery stores and the like a bit further away from me but their selection is limited and if you need a medication it may take time for it to arrive at their location.

The true local pharmacies are very few…and I live in the bay area. There are 4 that I know of. Imagine living outside of CA/San Fran area.

So… Yes, I can change to one of those “true” local pharmacies but they are significantly out of the way. I don’t want to utilize a target or Safeway pharmacy for reasons listed above. Something for me to think about though because I typically support businesses with my money.

Honestly, my top advice is to read what you enjoy or what you want to. That’s how best to get into reading. If you don’t like or enjoy reading a book, drop it. I saw you have six books youre currently reading. Do you even like them?!? Maybe find one that really absorbs you and go from there? If standard text does not grab you, what about graphic novels like Maus? You listen to podcasts. What about audiobooks? Any with a good narration?

• What are your reading habits like?

I read when I feel like it (physical and ebooks), audiobooks during car rides if the narration is good. If I am not in the mood to read, I don’t?

• What do you like to read?

Fiction is my favorite. Sci Fi, wholesome books (cozy reads), etc. However, I would occasionally mix in a memoir or a nonfiction like you said because I also felt some pressure to want to learn something

• What kind of stage of life are you in, and how does that affect it?

I’m in my early 30s. I got burnt out of my job during the pandemic. Took some medical leave due to new depression, stress and other effects on myself. Took time and started reading again. Picked up Murderbot Diaries as one of my first books and Anxious People by Fredrik Backman… Absolute love.

• Have you made any changes, positive or negative, to your reading habits?

If I don’t like a book, I drop it. I added audiobooks to my reading and it increased number of books “read”

• What else? See above

If you read, even if its 1 page a day, you are a reader! Please do not discount yourself!!

Same… It was either Rite Aid or CVS for me… And unfortunately I find Rite Aid even worse

Aetna is absolutely terrible insurance BTW. Its so hard to get them to authorize any healthcare service, they aren’t contracted with many facilities in CA, etc. All denials or delays getting them to approve care Americans need

Maybe he can live on his own as he may still be independent with other activities of daily living like cooking, walking to the bathroom, be able to put on clothes, etc.

Not being able to drive is one thing but maybe there are food delivery services, Uber/Lyft/Taxis and other non medical transportation, and for medical emergencies Life Alert, Ambulances.

Just saying there is a lot we do not know.

Dungeon Crawler Carl 4, The Gate of the Feral Gods by Matthew Dinniman. Its just good fun and the sound effects are amazing. Though I think Carl sounds too old for a 27 year old.

It has also been a good break after Pet Sematary by Stephen King.

In addition to all the above, I found a weighed blanket really helped me. Make sure your room is very dark, pitch black. If it is not, upgrade your blinds or a sleep mask. I got one that’s simple and cotton and it works wonders.

Now its winter I also have a heated blanket.

I went without Prime for >1 year. I just online shopped directly from manufacturer if I can and paid shipping if free shipping not available. I minimized use of amazon only if I had $35 in my cart for the free shipping.

However, I know I am privileged enough to do so.

I honestly would encourage everyone not to have Prime though. Its like what $150+ now for a year? Save that money and wait until your cart is $35. If you cannot wait, you can pay for shipping (assuming $7) x20+ times before you make up price of that $150 for Prime.

Thank you for your advocacy! Agree its a whole team involved in patient care

I try to buy physical (especially if official nintendo game) but if its more indie I go with digital… There may not be a physical copy anyways

Besides overhead I wonder if they are including staff like case managers or something to assist these individuals in adjusting? I hope so. Transitioning out of homelessness is important too.

The article did speak about “subcontractors”

Social workers are all recommended to have a personal therapist for themselves. And its possible for the personal therapist to also have social work degree

I think the larger point is that teachers are having to pay for their own supplies as well which are necessary like books, art supplies for younger populations, paper, writing utensils, etc. Its a well known fact that unfortunately teachers have to do this as some schools are not providing these materials/supplies.

The Americans is the best show ive ever seen. Absolutely brilliant from the story to the acting.

My favorite show is also Haunting on Hill House. Its on Netflix. Perfect for Halloween if anyone is interested.

This or some kind of psychosis… Mental health, neurocognitive abnormalities scare the shit out of me. That its very possible it can happen to me.