It depends on your thresholds. Most of the weird shit was sexual, which I don’t have a moral issue with other than I didn’t consent to be exposed to it.

Oh wow. I know we don’t know each other but I want to thank you, and other people, doing this job. It’s so important.

I worked two separate jobs doing film photo processing when I was a university student. The first was at a factory that handled a lot of police photography. I saw way more crime scene photos than I needed to.

The second time was in the photo development lab for a high street pharmacy chain. I swear, either people didn’t realise their photos were developed and handled by other people, or some of them really got off on us seeing their weird shit.

Outrage/protest isn’t really evident in pop music, but it’s still there in scenes like punk and hardcore. Off the top of my head, Body Farm are a great contemporary punk band that call out (neo)conservatism and fascism.

Edit: check out their track Revolution With Friends

Aww please give Rizzo a hug and tell him he’s the best.

Yes! Love JG Thirlwell’s work. Been listening to the Wiseblood album a lot recently.

Beehavioural even?

I’ll show myself out…

I don’t know anything about its effect on fertility. I know people who have conceived while on SSRIs, but that’s purely anecdotal.

It’s going to be a judgement call on your part. SSRIs have been in use for long enough that I would expect there’s a big pool of data around fertility rates, even if it’s not had much analysis done on it. Also, rat models are useful but need to be understood in their context. One study in rats is not overwhelming evidence.

Is this a side for a meal, or a dessert?

I’ve never attempted to make bagels before but these make me want to try.

I have been on SSRIs for 20 years. For me they’re a good idea, but I’ve known others who have had a terrible time with them.

Sexual dysfunction is definitely a thing: how much of an issue that will be is going to be a personal decision on weighing up pros and cons. If your sex drive is low as a part of your depressive symptoms or you’re already experiencing anhedonia (inability to feel happiness/pleasure) or anorgasmia (inability to achieve orgasm) then going on SSRIs isn’t going to make that any worse. But for others the risk of missing sexual pleasure might be an unacceptable trade-off.

For anyone starting SSRIs I think it’s best to go slowly and keep in touch with your primary doctor throughout the process. There are a number of SSRIs available, and if one doesn’t work out you can try others, and hopefully land on one that works for you.

With all that said, SSRIs don’t work for everyone. It’s not unusual to feel weird or like things are getting worse when you first start them: it takes some time for the effects to settle. But if you’re having a really bad time on them, speak to your doctor about alternatives.

That’s an amazing shot!

Can’t wait to see a black forest gateau salad.

This absolutely screams “I was zooted on lithium when I came up with this” 🫤

I love how fast and loose this plays with the definition of “salad”.

One of us! one of us!

I love the Fincher-directed video for “Judith” by A Perfect Circle.

Other favourite music videos:

• Aphex Twin - Come to Daddy
• Smashing Pumkpins - Stand Inside Your Love
• Tool - Parabol / Parabola

It’s still one of my favourite albums.

Oooh I haven’t listened to Lead Into Gold in a while and you’re right, it’s pretty close to what I’m looking for. Thanks for the reminder!

I’m enjoying Kidneythieves, so thanks for the recommendation!