Derailment void / Off topic 2021 to present

[LovelyLya]

I guess understanding about mental health - two sides of the coin an individual’s personal choice, addiction itself is a mental disease rather than a continued choice. Perhaps I have been too hard on myself. Sigh. Ty for shining that light.

[Englishd]

@Englishd

I’ve debated for a while whether I should post this or not, especially because most people think I’m an asshole already.

I think it’s great that so many people here are willing to jump in and help with strangers they don’t even know.

But when it comes to Mental Health crisis/breakdowns I hope people can recognize their limitations in delivering help. Often times a person needs specific interventions far more than support, or even worse incorrect interventions. There’s a reason people train for years in delivering crisis intervention services. Over the years I have seen some truly terrifying advice given to people in crisis and bit scares me. I have a fairly extensive training in many of these things and still opt out of jumping in out of fear of making it worse.

It’s great that we all want to be helpful, but sometimes the best help we can give is not getting involved. I’m sure many of you think this doesn’t apply to you, but I ask you to really take a look at whether you are able to safely and competently deliver crisis intervention services,

Gonna also update this to include medical advice. I know there are experts here on harm reduction, mental health, and probably actual doctors. However, it’s impossible for anyone to know if someone is licensed, trained, or possessing expertise. Take all medical advice with a grain of salt or shot of penicillin

[SassyRocks]

@Englishd

Take all medical advice with a grain of salt or shot of penicillin

I would add take all advice on TS with same caution!!

[Englishd]

I get good sobriety advice from here. Also get good advice on running, making fluffernutter sandwiches (Iykyk) and shows to watch

[SassyRocks]

Yes, but not all sobriety advice is good and there is also the whole pie vs cake situation. But if I digress further, it is derailment for me!

[AyBee]

Can you elaborate on this pie vs cake situation?

[Alisa]

It’s the discussion about whether or not to call a Chess pie a cake.
Or Something like that.

[tailee17]

@Englishd

especially because most people think I’m an asshole already.

Your assumption of me being Most People would be incorrect.

I appreciate your wise words and always appreciate your posts.

[Englishd]

Shhhh. I have a reputation to uphold .

Seriously though. I don’t actively try to be an asshole, but sometimes I am abrasive or direct and sometimes it goes to hard. I think if you ask some of the og members here they’d say I softened a bit.

[tailee17]

You have experience and long term sobriety. Direct is good in my book. Thanks for sharing and response.

[Butterflymoonwoman]

You can be very direct for sure but theres individuals like myself (for example) that really benefit from that. I have always appreciated ur direct and blunt nature bcuz i personally needed to hear that, especially in early recovery. I was in dire need of help n needed to hear the harsh truth, being told like it is. So thank u

[Englishd]

Cheesecake is pie

[AyBee]

I’m going to need more evidence than a mere proclamation.
Both sides will need to resubmit their evidence for consideration.

[Dazercat]

It’s a tort

[tailee17]

Cheesecake is made with a graham cracker pie crust prepared in a pie plate. PIE

[AyBee]

Hah!
See how i resurrected the cheesecake pie/cake debate?

[tailee17]

The power of cheesecake is astounding! Don’t need a metaphor when pie or cake is involved.

[19801]

I’ve just Lmao cheesecake folks

[19801]

If it’s a cheesecake with a biscuit base it’s neither a pie or a cake

[Alisa]

I’ve made many cheesecakes. I’ve always used a springform pan. As Walmart says, ‘a springform cake’ pan.

They’re delicious whatever they’re called. Luv me some cheesecake pie.
Or cheesecake cake. Or cheesecake tort.