Avoidant...

 

There are several different signs and symptoms that are used to diagnose avoidant personality disorder. If you or someone you know has these types of symptoms you may want to talk with a professional to find out more. 

There's no reason that you should have to live your life alone when all you really want is to meet people and have healthy friendships or at least carry out your professional obligations in a healthy way. These may be:

Extremely hurt by any suggestion of criticism or disapproval of any suggestions or actions.

Lack of close relationships in a personal or professional environment,
Avoids situations that may involve contact with other people.

Tend to seek out professions, hobbies or other activities that limit interaction with others.

Extreme shyness in social situations for fear of making mistakes.
Excessive restraint shown in any intimate relationships that do develop.

Tendency to feel socially inferior or unappealing.
Refusal to take risks, try new things or speak up for fear of embarrassment.

Extremely reluctant to speak with others or get involved with others.  Just a thought.

مَن سالَمَ

 

مَن سالَمَ الناسَ سَلِم

مَن شاتَمَ الناسَ شُتِم

مَن ظَلَمَ الناسَ أَسا

مَن رَحِمَ الناسَ رُحِم

مَن طَلَبَ الفَضلَ إِلى

غَيرِ ذَوي الفَضلِ حُرِم

مَن حَفِظَ العَهدَ وَفى

مَن أَحسَنَ السَمعَ فَهِم

مَن صَدَقَ اللَهَ عَلا

مَن طَلَبَ العِلمَ عَلِم

مَن خالَفَ الرُشدَ غَوى

مَن تَبِعَ الغَيَّ نَدِم

مَن لَزِمَ الصَمتَ نَجا

مَن قالَ بِالخَيرِ غَنِم

مَن عَفَّ وَاِكتَفَّ زَكا

مَن جَحَدَ الحَقَّ أَثِم

مَن مَسَّهُ الضُرُّ شَكا

مَن عَضَّهُ الدَهرُ أَلِم

لَم يَعدُ حَيٍّ رِزقُهُ

رِزقُ اِمرِئً حَيثُ قُسِم

Half...

 

A top official of Operation Warp Speed floated a new idea for stretching the limited number of coronavirus vaccine doses in the United States: halving the dose of each shot of Moderna’s vaccine to potentially double the number of people who could receive it.

Data from Moderna’s clinical trials demonstrated that people between the ages of 18 and 55 who received two 50-microgram doses showed an “identical immune response” to the standard of two 100-microgram doses.

Operation Warp Speed was in discussions with the Food and Drug Administration and the pharmaceutical company Moderna over implementing the half-dose regimen.

Representative was asked whether the United States would follow Britain’s lead: delaying second doses of newly authorized vaccines to immunize a larger swath of the population. 

Natalie Dean, a biostatistician at the University of Florida, agreed that there might be more data to support a vaccine strategy that relied on half-doses rather than delayed doses.

Bore...

 

We’ve all known people who are charismatic.  They seem to light up the room when they walk in. And, when you interact with them, you come away feeling good and energized. 

On the flip side are people who are bores they suck the life out of the room, their conversation is tedious, and you can’t wait to get away from them.

Nothing is more boring than a person who always sees the negative side of things a person who complains constantly. Every time you try to bring up something positive the bore complains about it.

The bore doesn’t engage in deep conversation. Instead, talks too much about unimportant things, or repeats the same things over and over. It’s impossible to make any sort of real “connection” with someone like that.

Impassive. Unexpressive, speaks in a monotone, doesn’t make eye contact, seems completely disengaged this is a sure sign of a bore.

Boring persons talk too much about themselves and show little interest in others. The self-centered bore holds the floor too long, is long-winded, and when telling a story takes forever to make a point.

Boring people are predictable. They use too many tired cliches.  Bores can sometimes be overly-solicitous.  They appear too nice, always complimenting others over and over again.

Recommended...

 

Milwaukee pharmacist was arrested and accused of "tampering with and causing the destruction" of more than 550 doses of the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus last week, Grafton, Wis., police confirmed.

In a statement, Grafton Police Department officials said the pharmacist — now fired from the Advocate Aurora Health hospital system  was arrested on recommended charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, adulterating a prescription drug and criminal damage to property.

Officials said that in a written statement to Aurora Health public safety officials, the pharmacist responsible admitted "to intentionally removing the vaccine knowing that if not properly stored the vaccine would be ineffective."

The Moderna vials must be stored between 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. They can remain effective for up to 12 hours if left at room temperature. Beyond that, the drug is rendered useless.

During a teleconference Thursday, Chief Aurora Medical Group Officer Jeff Bahr told reporters that the former employee deliberately removed the vials from refrigeration on two separate occasions — on Dec. 24 overnight, then returning them to proper storage, and then again on Dec. 25 into Saturday morning.

A pharmacy technician discovered them outside the refrigerator on Christmas morning and immediately notified superiors, Bahr said.

Grafton police detectives reported 57 patients received those injections. Bahr said those vaccines were rendered potentially less effective or altogether ineffective. The patients, who have been notified, are not at any risk of adverse health effects because the doses were left out, he noted.

This story is incomplete as usual.....  Just a thought.

Letlow...

 

Louisiana Republican Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, who was scheduled to be sworn in on Sunday, died Tuesday evening from complications related to COVID-19.

The incoming representative for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, 41, was first admitted to a hospital on Dec. 19 and later transferred to LSU Health Shreveport in critical condition and "apparently suffered a cardiac event" on Tuesday that led to his death, Shreveport Dr. G.E. Ghali told NOLA.com.

Letlow's passing has inspired his friends, family and acquaintances to share sympathetic messages and fond memories of the young father of two on social media, highlighting Letlow's life and accomplishments before he was elected to serve his home state in Washington, D.C.

Not enough information in this case. Just a thought.

Compare...

 

A Boston doctor with a shellfish allergy had a serious reaction to Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine and has recovered after he was allowed to use his allergy autoinjector, health officials reported.

The man, who has a severe shellfish allergy, received the vaccine  and was then observed post-vaccination.

 He was taken to the Emergency Department, evaluated, treated, observed and discharged. He is doing well today," the statement said.

His allergic reaction is reported to be the first from the Moderna vaccine, according to The New York Times.

The Times reported that at least six people have developed anaphylaxis after they got the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The two vaccines have similar ingredients, according to The Times.

Peace...

 

Story...

 

Wild Fire

Covid-19

Covid-19 vaccines.

Mood...

 

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Although the mental health benefits associated with use of combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) outweigh the harms, CHCs might increase risk of dysphoric mood & interact w/ psychiatric meds.

This review & consensus statement based on CDC criteria for contraceptive use addresses the full range of contraceptive choices, including long-acting reversible implants (<1 pregnancy/100 women/year); progestin-only contraceptives or CHCs via injection, pill, patch, or ring; & barrier methods.

Authors discuss PO contraceptives’ variable impact on mood. Some studies of adolescents reported increase depression & suicidal behavior during the 1st few months of PO contraceptive use, but most studies reported little effect on mood or actual benefits, especially premenstrually. 

Among women w/ major depression, CHCs were associated with few ill effects, vs no use of hormone contraceptives. Adherence was problematic in some patients populations. 

Infrequent major drug interactions included higher levels of clozapine w/ CHCs & lower levels of lamotrigine & valproic acid w/ PO CHCs. 
Carbamazepine & oxcarbazepine can decrease contraceptives’ hormone levels & thus effectiveness, possibly leading to unintended pregnancy.