#acute stress disorder

[itsbansheebitch]

Acute Stress Disorder is SO weird like???

what do you mean PTSD lite/diet PTSD/PTSD Zero/Keto Friendly PTSD is a thing????

"Yes, you'll probably have somatic flashbacks and not recognize your surroundings, but it's all good"

"Yes, it was a traumatic experience and yes, these ARE the exact symptoms of PTSD, however you'll only have them for like 6 months to a year, not your whole life, so this is different"

"Don't worry, the whole 'not recognizing where you are and reliving trauma' thing isn't permanent"

"Yeah, the flashbacks are already slowing down, you probably don't need medication"

"If it makes you feel better you can get a diagnosis, but there isn't really an alternative option besides 'temporary PTSD disorder' it's a pretty open and shut case"

like???? whattttt???

I didnt even know this was a thing until my therapist cracked open a DSM-5 to figure out what on earth was happening

im not saying shes wrong, the flashbacks WERE temporary, but that doesn't make this less bizarre :/

[unwelcome-ozian]

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) a disabling psychological condition that can occur immediately after exposure to a traumatic stressor. Symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, hyperarousal, and avoidance of situations that recall the traumatic event are the same as those of posttraumatic stress disorder but do not last longer than 4 weeks. This disorder may also include elements of dissociation, such as depersonalization and derealization.

[whump-about-it]

Aftershock

@whumpril Day 4: Swaying

CW: I don't know how to tag the content on this one. It's set inside an emergency medical tent following an earthquake so use caution with that as needed. There are no graphic injury descriptions, but there are mentions of death and grieving. Also, general disregard for personal health, implied acute stress disorder, and very briefly reference strangulation.

It had taken them two days to find Whumpee after the earthquake hit. Medic had been called in immediately after the initial quake, meaning that they couldn't help Caretaker look for their friend. Something Caretaker had yelled at them about for what felt like hours before marching out of the medical tent in a huff.

That was okay. Caretaker was just concerned for Whumpee's safety. Lots of people had been yelling at Medic in the past couple of days for less reasonable things. A few going so far to blame the quake on Medic, and even lay their hands on them in a few instances. Caretaker had at least apologized once Whumpee was found.

In the end it had turned out to be the best possible situation as far as Whumpee was concerned. Rubble had fallen on them in the initial quake and they'd been trapped for those two days they were unaccounted for. But none of their injuries were outright life threatening, and by some miracle they had had both food and water within reach the whole time. One of the after shocks had loosened their rubble prison and Whumpee had actually managed to free themselves and stumble to the medical tent on their own, where Medic was in fact the one to "find" them despite Caretaker's frantic searching.

Now, a little over an hour after their reunion, Whumpee and Caretaker were sitting together on a cot situated closest to Medic's station, sipping apple juice and nibbling on the peanut butter sandwich Medic hadn't had time to eat themselves. One of Whumpee's arms was in a sling and their other was so heavily bandaged Medic was actually somewhat surprised they were able to grip the sandwich. They were still worryingly pale. Medic had had to put stitches in their stomach and back, and would have liked to have given them a blood transfusion. But with the need so great right now, the blood bank had determined they wouldn't be a priority as long as they didn't pass out.

"Do you think you can stand?" Medic asked Whumpee from where they were kneeling in front of them. It was a gentle hint that Whumpee should give up their bed (and their doctor) to some of the more grievously injured people still flowing in. No one had said anything to Medic about prioritizing their friends over other patients, and Medic had seen plenty of their cohorts do the same over the past two days, but they could still feel the judgmental eyes at the back of their head, and the hypocritic oath poking them from the back of their mind.

In the first twelve hours after the quake the medical tent had been bursting with people, most of whom were in about Whumpee's condition at worst (though Medic had lost their first patient within the first hour). The number of people flowing in was much less now. Though most of the cots were still full, and the injuries were starting to get worse. Fewer people were walking out of the rubble of their own accord, and those being brought in on wheelchairs and stretchers had their injuries aggravated by time. The calls were getting closer, and the situations more dire. Medic couldn't count the amount of emergency surgeries they had called for in the past twelve hours alone. A few of them so badly needed that Medic had been forced to preform them themselves right there in the tent. Two of those patients hadn't made it.

Considering the setting, and the fact that Medic, though talented, did not specialize in surgery, that was, in a technical sense, a good statistic. It didn't feel good though when the screams of the first patient's mother were still echoing in their head louder than any of the other screams current of remembered over the past few days, and the bruises around their throat left by the second patient's husband were making swallowing a chore. Medic did what they could though, and they had to continue.

Caretaker glared at Medic halfheartedly at the obvious nudge, but the look disappeared from their face when Whumpee nodded, and abruptly tried to stand.

"Hang on." Medic clapped their hand on Whumpee's knee a little harder than they had intended to and forced them back down.

"You're going to want to be careful of your ankle. We haven't got any available wheelchairs and you can't use crutches with your arms like that, so Caretaker, you're going to have to help them."

Caretaker nodded earnestly before wrapping their arms around Whumpee and helping them up gingerly. Medic followed, gripping onto the cot heavily as they got themselves off the ground and tried to ignore the exhaustion washing over them.

The simple act of standing up had made Whumpee go paler somehow and they swayed on their one good foot, leaning on Caretaker as the two wrapped their arms around each other's shoulders.

"That's it, take it slow." Medic instructed as the two hopped in a small circle together to get used to the human-crutch situation. They turned to the tiny table they had been given for their stuff as soon as they were sure Whumpee wasn't going to pass out.

"Here" They handed Caretaker their keys. "My car is parked just behind the generators and unless something happened in the aftershocks, my place wasn't damaged. You two should go there and get some rest. Make sure Whumpee keeps eating and drinking fluids. Call me if they pass out or the stitches tear or something."

Caretaker frowned for some reason, but took the keys.

"When are they going to let you out of here?" Caretaker asked a little tightly. Medic shrugged.

"I don't know. Can't be long, there's already a volunteer coalition on it's way to help out, but it could still be a day or so."

Whumpee was frowning now too.

"I'll doing fine." Medic reassured them, ignoring the way their head was pounding, and muscles aching, and stomach grumbling, and the remembered screams reverberated around their head. "They wouldn't let me work if I wasn't. Now go."

"Call me if you need anything." Caretaker insisted. And Medic was just opening their mouth to promise they would when the ground, and the tent, and everything around them began to sway.

Aftershock!

Medic pushed Whumpee and Caretaker back down onto the cot before the shaking could make them loose balance and get more hurt. Both let out twin cries of surprise at Medic's actions as the swaying intensified and a ringing noise thundered in their ears. Their throat went dry for some reason as the light in the tent began to fade. Something must have been happening to the generator. Despite all that was happening around them though, both kept their eyes on Medic.

"Medic!" Caretaker stood back up again and grabbed Medic by the shoulders just as the swaying made them loose balance. "Are you okay?"

"The after shock!" Medic tried to tell them, though the words seemed to be coming out funny.

The last they they remembered before everything went dark was Caretaker's concerned retort.

"What aftershock? Nothing is shaking right now!"

[newmusick]

HA... shell-fish she is --faked being mental she did -- but in truth everyone is scattered .. uninvolved ? or a political agenda ? we are run by organized crime.. its easy too see .. control us they must .. a restructuring will show the cracks ...fill it in !

I've found that stonks are a greet im-vess-pent ......confused? beach?

-- just keep spewing out shit .. god has been made into a war of the mind ..government cheer leaders for political agendas ... they fill there pockets with our money .. & watch us starve .....

war-ship ...your.... war-lord ...... the cross is death! it has always been the mark of the dammed (choose life)

could be accurate!

i sea?

ive found that partially treated mental illness can sometimes look to uninvolved onlookers like faked mental illness.

[drrahulmathure]

What is the Primary Difference Between Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Understanding the differences between Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is crucial for having a basic understanding of the impact of stress on mental health.

Time Frame:

Acute Stress Disorder: This occurs shortly after a traumatic event, typically within three days to a month.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD develops if the symptoms persist for more than a month, lingering beyond the initial shock.

Symptom Duration:

Acute Stress Disorder: Symptoms last for a minimum of three days but can extend up to a month.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: For PTSD, symptoms endure for at least a month, affecting daily life and functioning.

Intensity of Reactions:

Acute Stress Disorder: Initial reactions to trauma are intense but may subside as time passes.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Symptoms are persistent and may intensify over time, significantly impacting daily activities and relationships.

Read More: and Contact on 8818812800

[kipskiptrip]

If I see one more person refer to OSDD as a whole as a generalization or synonym of OSDD-1B I'm going to snap the wooden bars of this cage in the enclosures of my mouth and crawl my way out of Hell to Find You.

[spiritualhomeoclinic]

Effective Homeopathy Clinic in Hyderabad for Acute Stress Disorder

Discover how a top-rated homeopathy clinic in Hyderabad offers holistic relief from acute stress disorder through natural, non-invasive treatments.

Introduction: Understanding Acute Stress Disorder and Its Impact

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unavoidable part of life. While occasional stress is natural, acute stress disorder (ASD) is a more intense and immediate psychological response to traumatic events. This condition, often triggered by incidents like accidents, natural disasters, or violent assaults, can severely impact a person’s daily life and emotional well-being.

If left untreated, acute stress disorder can progress into chronic mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Early and effective treatment is crucial — and many individuals are now turning to holistic approaches like homeopathy for lasting relief.

Symptoms and Causes of Acute Stress Disorder

Acute stress disorder typically occurs within three days to four weeks following a traumatic event. The symptoms may vary from person to person but commonly include:

Intrusive memories or flashbacks of the traumatic event

Severe anxiety and irritability

Emotional numbness or detachment

Sleep disturbances and nightmares

Difficulty concentrating

Avoidance of situations or places that remind the person of the trauma

Causes of acute stress disorder generally include:

Physical or emotional trauma

Serious accidents or injury

Witnessing a violent act

Natural disasters

Loss of a loved one

Sudden life changes, such as job loss or breakups

Without proper intervention, these symptoms can intensify, making it difficult to cope with daily life. This is where a reliable homeopathy clinic in Hyderabad can make a significant difference.

Homeopathy for Acute Stress Disorder: A Natural Healing Approach

Homeopathy is a centuries-old system of medicine that works on the principle of "like cures like." It aims to treat the individual as a whole rather than just addressing isolated symptoms. For acute stress disorder, homeopathy provides gentle, non-toxic support that helps balance the mind and body.

At a professional homeopathy clinic in Hyderabad, treatment begins with an in-depth consultation to understand the patient’s physical, emotional, and mental symptoms. Homeopathy focuses on:

Restoring emotional balance by addressing the root cause of stress

Improving sleep patterns and relaxation without dependency on sedatives

Strengthening resilience to future stressors

Promoting mental clarity and focus

Unlike conventional treatments that may involve strong medications with side effects, homeopathy offers a natural and holistic alternative that respects the body's own healing process.

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Located in the heart of the city, Spiritual Homeopathy stands out for its integrative and compassionate care. Known for its professional team and patient-centric approach, the clinic has helped countless individuals manage emotional and psychological disorders, including acute stress disorder.

What makes Spiritual Homeopathy unique?

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Use of detailed case-taking to understand the patient's inner experience

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This spiritual perspective ensures that treatment is not just clinical but also empathetic and transformative — something that is especially vital for stress-related conditions like acute stress disorder.

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[loldental]

Lol I’m on the googler tryna find tips on anger management when u r both dissociated and angry for very good reason and I just realized I have two ASDs. They should make some more. I’ll collect them

[thebibliosphere]

Hello! I hope you don't mind me asking, but do you have any thoughts on Howard Schubiner's Unlearn Your Pain, Mind Body Syndrome, treating neuroplastic symptoms, etc.? I was just referred to a pain management group that centers around these concepts, and I'm having some Feelings about the whole thing.

Just wondering if you've had any experiences with this type of treatment, or thoughts about its effectiveness. Thanks!

Okay, so this is going to be long, and I'm going to need you to stick with me through the tangent. I promise it's relevant.

I haven't read Howard Schubiner's work directly, but his colleague Alan Gordon was a key speaker at the Migraine World Summit this year. I found his talk interesting enough to buy his book and do some more research on my own, and I found it worthwhile pursuing on my own.

I know enough from my mast cell disorder to know that the body develops 'bad habits' around pain.

In the case of anxiety, stress, or panic, mast cells become more reactive, and this can make pain worse. This is true for everyone*; it's just those of us with MCAS or some other type of mast cell disorder who have more alarming symptoms like idiopathic anaphylaxis.

So, unfortunately, if I, as someone with MCAS, experience an acute pain from an injury or illness, the inherent stress response of the pain and the out-of-balance response from my nervous system can make my mast cells degranulate. They're little fuckers like that.

Mast cells can also put your body on an inflammatory cycle that is counterproductive to healing. They can literally get trained to anticipate reactions and pre-emptively react, because again, they are little fuckers.

To give you an example of this for me: my major migraines, the ones that land me in the hospital, occur on the dot every ten days. There are no hormonal factors to this that can be found or other consistent triggers or stressors, but I was unknowingly being exposed to an MCAS trigger roughly every ten days for a while. When I realized, I removed the trigger, obviously. Problem solved, right? Unfortunatley no. By then, my mast cells had trained themselves into a new pattern, and the migraine now is both the response and the trigger. It's some bastard thing called Innate Immune Memory. But it's also, partly, my subconscious anticipating the event and priming my body for a reaction, which I am susceptible to because of my MCAS and dysautonomia, which is a type of nervous system disorder.

And this is where the neuroplasticity comes in.

I'm currently in the process of trying to unlearn this response and better regulate my nervous system, which unfortunately makes me sound like a TikTok girly with a link in bio to sell you cortisol healing tea, but I promise you the only thing I'm interesting in shilling is my smutty vampire books. (And this post will be how some people learn I write books)

Anyway, why am I bothering to explain mast cell dysfunction like this in relation to neuroplasticity?

Because, yeah, if a pain doctor handed me a leaflet about 'unlearning pain' and I didn't understand how my body is routinely sabotaging itself on a cellular level in response to acute and neuroplastic pain, I'd also be rolling my eyes and feeling like I've just been handed a bottle of snake oil in the market.

God knows I've been handed 'mindfullness' leaflets by enough shitty doctors who don't actually understand what it means when we say "stress affects the nervous system" and just assume the patient is inventing symptoms to be annoying.

Thankfully, that is not what this is. At least I am hoping the doctor sending you there doesn't think you are causing your own pain. What they are hopefully trying to do is introduce you to something that a lot of chronic pain patients are reporting helps them feel more in control of their lives after many years of feeling at the mercy of their pain.

I don't attend the sessions at my brain injury clinic (yet), but I do know they use neuroplasticity therapy to help amputees with the phantom pain they experience from missing limbs. My physical therapist spent an entire session singing its virtues to me while I was fighting for my life on a balance board. Which is also why I decided to look into it after I heard Gordon talking at the Migraine World Summit.

So, do I think Schubiner's methods are hokum?

No, I think there's a lot of merit to the things he talks about and explains, but I also know the only reason I think that is because of the insight I have into the brain-body bundle through the experiences of my mast cell disease that has taught me there is nothing the brain is incapable of fucking up.

Do I think targeting neuroplastic pain will work well for everyone?

No. I think you need to try it and see if it's a good fit for you.

Some people who attended the World Migraine Summit think it's snake oil/just another way for pain doctors to foist us off into the realm of mental health care. Conversely, other people won't shut up about how learning to break the cycle of fear and panic around their pain has been life-altering for them.

For me, it's been more subtle and is part of a broader spectrum of therapies and medical treatment I use to keep my nervous system in check. It certainly hasn't done me any harm. If anything, I found it quite validating to hear someone say, "Oh, the pain is in your head? Of course it is. Let's try to fix that," and then gave me actionable coping methods. They might not work profoundly in the long term. I'm still a sick bitch with multiple acute causes of my pain. But it's also not harming me the way mindfulness was (many chronic pain patients can find it traumatizing).

I will say, I am concerned that some doctors will use the treatment of neuroplastic pain to dismiss treating acute pain with physical causes.

Just like how mindfulness has been abused by an overworked, underfunded medical system not equipped to handle chronic patients, there's also the risk of neuroplastic therapy being tossed over the fence in a similar fashion as a last ditch Hail Mary to treat patients they don't have time for. But I don't think it's widespread enough yet for that to be the case.

I dunno. Give it a try. If it's not for you, it's not for you.

Personally, I hate anything that revolves around group therapy, but I did find the book "The Way Out" by Alan Gordon insightful in helping me figure some things out. Maybe see if your local library has it before you drop money on any sessions?

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*There has also been more compelling evidence recently that suggests that chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia are also affected by wonky mast cells. Also arthritis.

[scivors]

Andre Nikto head canons

We have little information about Niko but here's what I've gathered..

((Also I'd like to kindly add, hi, hello, my name is Mika and I am a Bosnian. The chances of me adding some accurate slav head canons are always high but never low!!🙏🏻 ALSO IM TERRIBLY OBSESSED WITH NIKTO SO IF ENJOY THIS AND YOU WANT DATING NIKTO HEAD CANONS PLEASE LET ME KNOWWW))

Genuine head canons:

Andre Nikto (Никто) is a (scary) Russian military man, roughly 193/194 centimetres (when you compare him to Simon's height) He suffers with acute dissociative disorder (better said DID) yet is still serving the military cause of how he preforms during battle.., so the military still views him as a ideal soldier for combat despite his disorder..

No hate but from what I've seen in some art works claiming it's his "face reveal" you people have to understand that under his mask, his face is disfigured.. so, no he won't be an attractive super model under that mask of his..

I don't think you people are aware how badass Nikto is as a character, almost SIMILAR as Ghost who's in the military for the same reason as everybody else, to risk their life.

Although judging by Nikto's voice lines, he doesn't care who he's killing..if it were up to him, if his teammates serve him zero purpose he'd care less if they die..(after all, you're just a target..) but being a professional, he can't allow that to happen to his teammates

If you look up closely, Nikto wears a military uniform that is different from everyone else with MP-0 written on it. Now if you don't know, MP stands for Military Police (enforcement agencies connected with, or part of, the military of a state.) and zero next to it meaning "nothing" and this is important which is what Nikto refers himself as..

Yeah so about that..

I have a theory about Nikto's nickname

After being captured and brutally tortured with whatever sick tendency mister Z had in store for him. It was Mister Z that couldn't really get much Information about Andre.

They would start torturing him while repeating to Andre that he's nothing, he's no one, what he is is nothing but what he is is everything. Those words play in the back of his head and they never seen to go away.

(This is extremely relevant cause Mister Z tried to get to know a bit of Andre by looking through some research come to find his citizenship and language are censored making him a nobody. Keep in mind, if he found any information about Andre viewing from personal life etc. it will be used as blackmail..)

After recovering his scars and taken to therapy after 7 years he was diagnosed with DID

NOW moving on to the DID part

(What I said about the fact that people overlook Nikto's disorder, I mean it..

Some don't really write about his disorder which is fine but when someone does it gets messy. )

Alters aren't easy to deal with, it's actually gonna haunt you till the day that you die cause there's no cure for it. And in Nikto's case it's from PTSD and Nikto is very aware of his alters..

Let me tell you how Nikto's disorder affects him. Switching can be consensual, forced or triggered, Nikto values silence as much as the next person cause he's dealing with much inside his head already. The kind of guy that would "watch TV" while dissociating with a 100 yard glare with very slow blinking and a slight headache..

There are times where his personalities would correct him when hes referring to himself (example: I'm up..(his personality correctes him) WE'RE up..)

"He made us do this" (and other voice lines I can't recall..)

Maybe cut bits of an apple with a knife and eat it while watching TV..

He has medication prescribed for him but he didn't wanna depend on medications cause they're just drugs..they're nothing to him but just drugs..

He has dissociative amnesia too, sometimes he would wander around confused maybe even annoyed. The amnesia appears to be caused by traumatic or stressful experiences endured or witnessed..Although the forgotten information may be inaccessible to consciousness, it sometimes continues to influence behavior

Like I said he likes quiet people, someone who doesn't waste their air on small talk..

Example; don't really talk to him about the weather, unless you have something interesting to say but if the conversation is gonna go nowhere , don't talk..he finds that a waste of time

People assume just because he's Russian that he likes vodka, he doesn't like vodka...-He doesn't like any alcoholic beverage cause it makes his problems a lot worse,...maybe If you were lending him some as an offering, he'll take it but he has SOME self control, he's okay with coffee, though..

It's relevant cause he stays awake at late hours since he finds it difficult to sleep, he'll stay up late with no music, nothing, just a silent room. It doesn't matter if he tries the military tactic where you just close your eyes and turn off your thoughts, it's very different when you have voices screaming inside your head...

Despite everything he's still intelligent, so being smart + strength + sharp reflexes and you got yourself a criminal

Death doesn't phase him, but to him death is like sleeping, he's not scared of death considering that he's been through hell those past few months.

He likes the simple things, don't complicate anything..because he's quick with catching an attitude..be blunt and forward and stumble over your words..

Nikto shows confidence in the battlefield,just like König, except he has a high rush of adrenaline and will laugh at the enemies death.

Fun fact: in this one comic Price calls Nikto "psycho"

And it's without a doubt that he is one.., a sadistic, sociopathic, psychopath

After splitting, his alters can and will get more aggressive and do more harm and damage to others cause they're doing the most at protecting the host.. (depending on the alter, some wanna protect him while some wanna hurt him)

Oh by the way about the intelligence part, I mean he has a good good memory with remembering faces..

He doesn't like people looking at him funny, he'll get angry really fast and annoyed at the same time.., he won't show hesitation when it comes to approaching you and asking you what are you looking at (it's like trying to avoid eye contact with a homeless man Infront of a store, that's how scared you would be)

He's slow with jokes or any form of humor that you throw at him??? You'll be excited to tell him a joke, and when you do he just looks at you and tells you never to do that again..,or just straight up tell you he doesn't get it...??? and probably trying to explain it either he gets it or not he'll still tell you that it's not funny

He doesn't argue, or he does? Arguing with him will costs you avoiding getting objects thrown at you so you can get out of his sight..tragic, now you have a teammate that hates your guts and won't apologize for it.

[reality-detective]

OPTIMAL FREQUENCIES FOR COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS

Condition / Symptom / Disease w.

Optimal Frequency / Range listed alphabetically.

Acne: 10 – 15 Hz

Allergies: 5 - 10 Hz

Alzheimer’s Disease: 2 - 8 Hz

Arrhythmia: 7 - 8 Hz

Angina: 2 - 8 Hz

Arteriosclerosis: 7 - 10 Hz

Asthma: 7 - 10 or 12 - 15 Hz

Anxiety: 2 – 8 Hz

Bronchitis... Acute - 4 Hz, Chronic - 12 Hz

Bruises: 10- 14 Hz

Carpal tunnel syndrome: 6 or 20 Hz

Cervical Vertebra Pain: 15 – 20 Hz

Chronic blepharitis: 1 - 2 Hz

Chronic pelvic pain: 5 - 7 Hz

Circulatory dysfunction: 7 - 10 Hz

Constipation: 5 Hz

Crohn’s Disease: 12 - 22 Hz

Cystitis: 5 - 8 Hz

Dental and oral diseases: 30 Hz

Depression: 3 or 20 Hz

Diabetes: 12 - 22 Hz

Dizziness: 10 – 15 Hz

Eczema: 10 – 15 Hz

Erectile Dysfunction: 6 Hz

Fibromyalgia: 18 Hz

Fractures: 10 or 20 Hz

Frozen shoulder: 7 - 8 Hz

Glaucoma, atrophy of the optic nerve: 12 - 22 Hz

Headache: 3 or 6 - 10 Hz

Hepatitis: 12 - 22 Hz

Herniated disc: 16 - 20 or 30 Hz

Hyperactivity: 20 Hz

High blood pressure: 1 - 5 Hz

Immune system enhancement: 24 Hz

Joint dislocations and sprains: 10 Hz

Ligament injuries: 10 - 15 Hz

Low blood pressure: 20 – 24 Hz

Lumbago: 10 or 20 Hz

Lymphatic disorders: 12 - 22 Hz

Menopause: 5 – 8 Hz

Menstrual pain: 5 - 7 Hz

Migraines: 4 – 10 Hz

Multiple Sclerosis: 5, 13 or 20 Hz

Muscles strains: 11 - 15 Hz

Musculoskeletal pain: 10 Hz

Nerve pain or neuropathy: 6 Hz

Neuralgia Trigemini: 15 – 20 Hz

Neurodermatitis: 10 – 15 Hz

Nonunion fractures: 10 or 20 Hz

Osteoarthritis: 8 - 12 or 18 Hz

Osteonecrosis/osteochondrosis: 10 or 19 - 20 Hz

Osteoporosis: 8 - 10 or 15 - 19 Hz

Pain from wound healing: 11 - 15 or 17 Hz

Parkinson’s Disease: 20 Hz

Periostitis: 6 Hz

Phantom pain: 16 - 19 Hz

Poor circulation: 2 - 6 or 20 Hz

Prostatitis: 3 - 8 Hz

Psoriasis: 12 - 22 Hz

Psoriatic arthritis: 12 - 22 Hz

Psychosomatic Syndrome: 22 Hz

Raynaud’s Syndrome: 15 Hz

Respiratory diseases: 12 - 22 Hz

Rheumatoid Arthritis: 10 or 20 Hz

Sciatica: 16 - 20 Hz

Skin Allergies, Decubitus, Ulcus Cruris: 10 – 15 Hz

Sleep disorders: 1 - 5 Hz

Spinal injuries: 12 - 22 Hz

Stomach aches: 10 Hz

Stress: 3 or 5 Hz

Stroke: 7 - 10 or 20 Hz

Swelling (Edema): 10 Hz

Systemic Lupus Erythemasosus (SLE): 12 - 22 Hz

Tendinitis: 8 Hz

Tinnitus: 10 Hz

Tuberculosis (TB): 4 Hz

Wound healing: 1 - 5 Hz

What have you got to lose to try it? 🤔

[rjzimmerman]

Excerpt from this story from Mother Jones:

When a man with painful cystic acne came to dermatologist Eva Rawlings Parker for help in a Nashville clinic, she couldn’t prescribe him doxycycline or minocycline, two medications she’d typically use to treat this condition. This is because the man was a roofer, says Parker, and these medications would have impacted his ability to tolerate heat. 

Parker’s patient was far from alone. Other common medications for physical health, like beta blockers, can impact people’s ability to handle heat. Many medications for mental health do, too.

Conventional wisdom tells people with conditions that make them unusually vulnerable to the sun, like the autoimmune disorder lupus, or are on medications that lead to heat sensitivity, to avoid staying outside when the sun is at its strongest.

But for the one-third of US workers who must spend regular time outdoors, that advice bursts into flames. For some, such as farmworkers, hours and hours of heat exposure, with minimal or no reprieve, are just part of the job. Increasing heat waves and more frequent wildfires point to the need to find real solutions for outdoor workers—and highlight how labor and climate change are intertwined. 

Edward Flores, faculty director of the Community and Labor Center at the University of California, Merced, specializes in the conditions of low-wage and immigrant workers in California. He says the need for heat safety policy reform is acute. “We know that workers have been dying,” Flores says, “because of chronic conditions that accumulate through heat stress over many years and decades that lead to shorter life spans.”

Parker, the dermatologist, is acutely aware of how heat can trigger or worsen skin problems. She is co-chair of the American Academy of Dermatology’s group on climate change and environmental issues, and was an author of a 2023 review on the ways climate change can contribute to dermatological issues, including triggering flares of conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa—which causes painful lumps deep in a person’s skin—and skin cancer.

Workers do have some legal rights to breaks and water, depending on the locale. California, Oregon, and Washington are the only states that mandate those breaks. And roughly half of crop farmworkers have no legal work authorization. That lack of legal status, and the threat of deportation, gives many workers reason to fear complaining about working conditions.

In July, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed a new set of rules which would help protect more than 36 million workers from heat-related illness or death. The proposed OSHA rules would require employers to monitor their workers for heat exhaustion symptoms, provide adequate water and shade, designate break areas, and provide mandatory rest breaks, among other things. 

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Your blog is super helpful with advice and research.

Do you have any resources on writing a character with PTSD, specifically from the Vietnam War era? I want to be accurate and respectful.

Thank you so much!

Writing Notes: PTSD

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

in DSM–IV–TR, a disorder that may result when an individual lives through or witnesses an event in which they believe that there is a threat to life or physical integrity and safety and experiences fear, terror, or helplessness.

The symptoms are characterized by:

reexperiencing the trauma in painful recollections, flashbacks, or recurrent dreams or nightmares;

avoidance of activities or places that recall the traumatic event, as well as diminished responsiveness (emotional anesthesia or numbing), with disinterest in significant activities and with feelings of detachment and estrangement from others; and

chronic physiological arousal, leading to such symptoms as an exaggerated startle response, disturbed sleep, difficulty in concentrating or remembering, and guilt about surviving the trauma when others did not.

Subtypes are chronic posttraumatic stress disorder and delayed posttraumatic stress disorder.

When the symptoms do not last longer than 4 weeks, a diagnosis of acute stress disorder is given instead.

Changes in PTSD criteria from DSM–IV–TR to DSM–5 and DSM-5-TR include the following:

Exposure to the traumatic event may be secondhand if the event happens to a loved one or if there is repeated exposure to aversive details (e.g., as with first responders cleaning up after a disaster);

the subjective criterion requiring that the person feel fear, terror, or helplessness has been eliminated;

symptom clusters have been recategorized, with additional symptoms; and

separate criteria have been developed for children age 6 years or younger.

Who Develops PTSD?

Anyone can develop PTSD at any age.

Some factors can increase the chance that someone will have PTSD, many of which are not under that person's control.

For example, having a very intense or long-lasting traumatic event or getting injured during the event can make it more likely that a person will develop PTSD.

PTSD is also more common after certain types of trauma, like combat and sexual assault.

Personal factors—like previous traumatic exposure, age and gender—can affect whether a person will develop PTSD.

What happens after the traumatic event is also important.

Stress can make PTSD more likely, while social support can make it less likely.

What Are the Symptoms of PTSD?

PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but they may not appear until months or years later.

They also may come and go over many years.

If the symptoms last longer than 4 weeks, cause you great distress, or interfere with your work or home life, you might have PTSD.

There are 4 types of PTSD symptoms.

To be diagnosed with PTSD, you need to have each type.

That said, everyone experiences symptoms in their own way.

Reliving the event (also called re-experiencing symptoms). 

Memories of the traumatic event can come back at any time.

They can feel very real and scary. For example:

You may have nightmares.

You may feel like you are going through the event again. This is called a flashback.

You may see, hear or smell something that causes you to relive the event. This is called a trauma reminder, cue or trigger. News reports, seeing an accident, or hearing fireworks are examples of trauma reminders.

Avoiding things that remind you of the event. 

You may try to avoid situations or people remind you of the trauma event.

You may even avoid talking or thinking about the event. For example:

You may avoid crowds because they feel dangerous.

You may avoid driving if you were in a car accident or if your military convoy was bombed.

If you were in an earthquake, you may avoid watching movies about earthquakes.

You may keep very busy or avoid getting help so you don't have to think or talk about the event.

Having more negative thoughts and feelings than before the event. 

The way you think about yourself and others may become more negative because of the trauma.

For example:

You may feel numb—unable to have positive or loving feelings toward other people—and lose interest in things you used to enjoy.

You may forget about parts of the traumatic event or not be able to talk about them.

You may think the world is completely dangerous, and no one can be trusted.

You may feel guilt or shame about the event, wishing you had done more to keep it from happening.

Feeling on edge or keyed up (also called hyperarousal). 

You may be jittery, or always alert and on the lookout for danger.

You might suddenly become angry or irritable. For example:

You may have a hard time sleeping.

You may find it hard to concentrate.

You may be startled by a loud noise or surprise.

You might act in unhealthy ways, like smoking, abusing drugs or alcohol, or driving aggressively.

What Are the Symptoms of PTSD in Children?

Children may have symptoms like those above or other symptoms.

As children get older, their symptoms are more like those of adults.

Here are some examples of PTSD symptoms in children and teens:

Children under 6 may get upset if their parents are not close by, have trouble sleeping, or act out the trauma in their play.

Children ages 7 to 11 may also act out the trauma through play, drawings or stories. Some have nightmares or become more irritable or aggressive. They may also want to avoid school or have trouble with schoolwork or friends.

Children ages 12 to 18 have symptoms more similar to adults: depression, anxiety, withdrawal, or reckless behavior like substance abuse or running away.

Vietnam War Veterans

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has a long and complicated history.

During the Civil War it was call DaCostas Syndrome, named for the doctor who published about the troubling symptoms he was seeing in soldiers from both sides of battle. They suffered:

shortness of breath,

rapid pulse, and

fatigue during times of stress, and especially when recalling certain aspects of battle.

Shell shock,

Battle Fatigue, and

Post Vietnam Syndrome were all names given to symptoms of PTSD before it was officially added to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as an anxiety disorder in 1980. It has since been changed to a trauma and stressor related disorder.

Military service and PTSD are often linked because of the danger men and women in the armed forces face.

Their ability to show grace and present calm after traumatic experiences in life threatening situations can often be misinterpreted by those around them as being “fine”.  

The reality of war zones often forces them to march forward without the opportunity to process the trauma as other civilians might be able to.

A flash of light, a noise, or unexpected movement can trigger a jarring memory for service members thus causing them to experience PTSD. 

Symptoms can be distressing to daily life and create daily traumatic experiences. 

In the past, the image of the brave soldier made acknowledging, discussing and getting help for PTSD nearly impossible for many veterans. 

Alcohol abuse, addiction, depression, muscoskeleton pain and other illnesses are frequently linked with PTSD and can cause problems in family and work life creating distress for veterans and the people who care most about them.

A major difference during the Vietnam War and previous wars was the homecoming experience.

While their fathers had come home from World War II to ticker-tape parades and national adulation, Vietnam veterans were often told to hide their military service or encouraged to not share it with others.

Many were maligned and mistreated.

This compounded the trauma that they experienced in Southeast Asia. 

Vietnam veterans worked to change the narrative around PTSD. Men like Max Cleland, Lewis Puller Jr., and Hal Moore openly spoke about their struggles adjusting to civilian life.

Do People With PTSD Get Better?

After a traumatic event, it's normal to think, act, and feel differently than usual--but most people start to feel better after a few weeks.

Talk to a doctor or mental health care provider (like a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor or social worker) if your symptoms:

Last longer than a month

Are very upsetting

Disrupt your daily life

"Getting better" means different things for different people.

There are treatment options for PTSD. For many people, these treatments can get rid of symptoms altogether. Others find they have fewer symptoms or feel that their symptoms are less intense.

Your symptoms don't have to interfere with your everyday activities and relationships.

What Treatments are Available?

Both trauma-focused psychotherapy (sometimes called counseling or talk therapy) and medication are proven to treat PTSD.

Sometimes people combine psychotherapy and medication.

Trauma-focused psychotherapy

A few trauma-focused psychotherapies are the most highly recommended treatments for PTSD.

"Trauma-focused" means that the therapy focuses on the memory of the traumatic event or its meaning.

The 3 most effective types of trauma-focused psychotherapy are:

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) where you learn skills to understand how trauma changed your thoughts and feelings. Changing how you think about the trauma can change how you feel.

Prolonged Exposure (PE) where you talk about your trauma repeatedly until memories are no longer upsetting. This will help you get more control over your thoughts and feelings about the trauma. You also go to places or do things that are safe, but that you have been staying away from because they remind you of the trauma.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which involves focusing on sounds or hand movements while you talk about the trauma. This helps your brain work through the traumatic memories.

Sources: 1 2 3 ⚜ More: Notes ⚜ Character Development (Tips & Notes) ⚜ PDFs

Consider the above notes, and then the following tips & advice to further develop your character:

Writing about Mental Health Conditions

Character Development

Thanks for telling me, I'm glad to hear that! You can find more information in the links. If you can, speaking with a person/s with PTSD would provide valuable insight into your story, as well as doing further research on media portrayals of and by people with PTSD. All the best with your writing!

[kirby-the-gorb]

a couple people coincidentally reblogged my rare disease day post from [last year] so. here's how that's been going. (some of this is repeat info if you click the link)

I have mast cell activation syndrome (or MCAS), an immune disorder in which my signaling cells are way too jumpy and can trigger all kinds of symptoms (up to and including anaphylaxis) in response to seemingly harmless stimuli. this is distinct from allergies as whether or not I react to a trigger can change from day to day based on how many other triggers are present, and the chemical mediators released cover a broader spectrum than just the IgE release in a classical allergic reaction. plus oftentimes symptoms are a mix of episodic and chronic, rather than being acute episodes like allergies.

triggers can be commonly understood things like certain food ingredients or scent chemicals, but can also include things like hormone fluctuations, physical or mental exertion, and the sun. I have reacted to ginger, laundry detergent, and a natural gas furnace, for example. I also do a lot worse in summer because it is both sunny and warm, and I always have to be very careful how much energy I use up or I might trigger anaphylaxis.

it's common for people with MCAS to have some level of symptoms all their life, that go unnoticed or dismissed until some precipitating event causes a substantial downturn in their condition. for me it was mono, but other infections (especially covid) and significant stressful events have also been anecdotally reported to precipitate downturns if I recall correctly, or simply being uncontrolled enough for long enough can also snowball.

diagnostic criteria for MCAS were first proposed in 2010, so the true rarity is still very up in the air. (personally I believe a lot of common wastebin diagnoses (ibd, fibro, cfs/me, etc) should be scrutinized very carefully as potential "specialty silos" of MCAS, especially given how often they tend to travel together.)

firstline treatments for MCAS include cheap medications available over the counter like loratadine, aspirin, and famotidine. my condition has become severe enough that I'm currently on third-line treatment (omalizumab injections), which does finally seem to be getting me somewhere. (this is, of course, in addition to still taking all of the first- and second-line treatments. I take 24 units of 13 medications in a given day, it's a lot to keep track of. to the point where I'm not actually sure I've counted it correctly :v then there's my monthly injections and my emergency medications on top of that.)

(those injections btw? can cost thousands of dollars even with insurance. thankfully I'm able to use the company's assistance program, so I don't pay anything out of pocket. for that one.)

being sick is never fun, but if you have a disease perceived as rare it introduces a ton of new complications. (which get even more complicated when the disease is legit super rare!) it took me a long time to figure out what was wrong with me, and I had to do it almost entirely by myself, because doctors simply don't have the knowledge. they're not taught to look for it and there's no simple reliable test. but by yammering about it, it might make someone else's slog a tiny bit shorter <3

[ryuu242]

I know we finally get a fricking pair ego from the same abnormalities from RyoFau but my nerd ass only wanna talk about the detail nobody wanna paid attention (such as the damn diseases)

Wall of text warning below ⚠️

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First of all, in medicine, when referring to a patient as α or β, the meaning depends on the specific medical context.

Example: Thalassemia (Inherited Blood Disorder)

α-thalassemia patients: Lack or have mutations in the genes responsible for producing α-globin chains, affecting hemoglobin.

β-thalassemia patients: Lack or have mutations in the genes responsible for producing β-globin chains, leading to more severe anemia.

➡ β-thalassemia is generally more severe, often requiring regular blood transfusions, while α-thalassemia can range from mild symptoms to fetal hydrops (severe anemia in fetuses).

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Or Streptococcus Infection (Related to Immunity & Bacterial Infections)

α-streptococcus patients: Infected with alpha-hemolytic streptococci, which commonly cause mild conditions such as pharyngitis (sore throat) or endocarditis (heart valve infection).

β-streptococcus patients: Infected with beta-hemolytic streptococci, especially Group B (S. agalactiae), which can lead to pneumonia or severe neonatal infections.

➡ Beta-hemolytic streptococcus is more dangerous, as it can cause sepsis (blood infection) and meningitis.

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Neurological & Psychological Aspects

Patients with dominant alpha waves: Tend to be in a relaxed state, with lower stress levels.

Patients with dominant beta waves: Are more alert but may also experience heightened anxiety or stress.

➡ People with high beta wave activity are more prone to anxiety and sleep disorders, while those with high alpha wave activity may drift into a dreamy or drowsy state.

Regarding sleep deprivation, it's well known that if a person stays awake for 3–5 days, both the brain and muscles will begin to deteriorate, leading to extreme exhaustion and eventual loss of consciousness.

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Back to the ego Thoracalgia α & β – Classification of Chest Pain I already explained from the Ryoshu post

Thoracalgia α: Neuropathic pain without nerve compression, often caused by central nervous system disorders, spinal cord damage, or inflammatory conditions.

Examples include: Postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain following shingles) Spinal diseases without visible compression

Thoracalgia β: Pain due to compression or mechanical injury, commonly seen in conditions such as:

Herniated discs, Rib fractures or injuries, Costochondritis (inflammation of rib cartilage)

➡ Alpha (α) pain is chronic, influenced by the autonomic nervous system and alpha waves (8–12 Hz), causing dull, persistent discomfort.

Beta (β) pain is acute, associated with beta waves (12–30 Hz), and tends to be sharp and intense.

And base from their passive icon its seem to be two different type of inhaler

Faust is a dry powder inhaler (DPI) and Ryoshu is metered dose inhaler (MDI).

Basically (and sum up) their passive, Shallow exhale and Deep inhale links into that with how they experience the pain from thoracalgia

[leonstoenailunderhisbed]

I just got out of my psychology class and I kept having thoughts about Leon and how his mind works. Here’s a psychoanalysis on Leon bc I truly do like how his brain works:

TW: mentions of mental illnesses, substances, substance abuse, suicide. (Guys- I am not a medical psychologist or a medical psychiatrist. This is strictly based on my psychology class, take this with a grain of salt.)

Leon suffers from Combat and Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This type of PTSD (because there’s subcategories) is most often common in veterans and in men.

More often than not, one can tell when someone’s suffering PTSD (flat voice, substance abuse, inability to sleep, change in personality, etc.)

Leon in RE2/RE2R didn’t necessarily show signs of PTSD until after the events took place. Leon was too busy trying to survive that his brain shut off the emotions he was feeling “in the heat of the moment.” He was scared but it was his survival instinct that allowed him (or the player) to move forward. Hence why I think he also suffered from Depression and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD).

ASD is commonly found in patients with PTSD, ASD is kind of like the first stage after a traumatic event took place. PTSD victims often find themselves having frequent panic attacks. I think it would be safe to assume that Leon in RE2/RE2R had several panic attacks during or after Raccoon City. I don’t think he’d go to therapy/psychiatrist/psychologist because in RE4R he stated that he immediately got called to the White House after he survived RC. And this is where I think it got worse.

RE4 and RE4R both portray very distinct Leon characters. One is more “fine” than the other in short words. Leon in RE4og doesn’t necessarily show signs of having mental issues but maybe he’s just good at masking them. Leon in RE4og often finds himself being very witty or very lean back. He’s less serious but I think it’s a coping mechanism. Up to that point in his life, he’s been in very serious situations that I think this is his way of gaining some of that control he lost when the virus first started. His brain is fighting battles of being in control or letting others control him. In this case- the situation is controlling him. He wants to have that sense of individuality and most of the time this is a coping mechanism. To gain back some of the things he’s lost in the process.

In RE4R, however (and I’m going to be very bold with this one), we don’t know much about how he feels. He is flat and his demeanor is distant to an extent. I’ve noticed a few changes to him from when he first started the game to where the player made it halfway. In the beginning of the game (when he’s with the two Spanish cops) he’s similar to RE4og- sarcastic and a little unserious. Which can be guessed as his normal personality. He doesn’t really show how much he’s actually been through with those two strangers. He’s got better things to worry about- he neglects his own issues. When he tries to find Ashley and he sees the zombies again- his PTSD gets triggered and it makes him be able to pull the trigger (aside from the player lol) There are few types of reactions when PTSD gets triggered and I think Leon’s reaction is a bit depressing.

When Leon sees these zombies again, his brain automatically jumps back to the memories of Raccoon City and almost immediately finds himself back in his former self’s shoes. But he doesn’t have time to linger, he forces those thoughts away and keeps going. I don’t think he wants to have time to think about what just happened because he’s often trying to keep his brain occupied “sorry, must’ve slipped” or any other phrase he says makes me believe that he’s just trying to make himself laugh (because believe it or not, laughter really does help with mental issues) or he’s trying to make the situation seem lighter. Or maybe he’s in denial, his brain hasn’t processed that the same thing that happened in RC is happening all over again. And when you’re in denial, you are repressed. Sigmund Freud said that repression is when someone turns something (trauma, thoughts, events, feelings) away. They deliberately choose to cast their thoughts and feelings aside. Leon bottles his emotions, it’s his defense mechanism. He doesn’t smoke (as mentioned in the game) nor does he drink (there’s a Reddit post that perfectly summed it up for me) He knows substances aren’t good for you and the fact that he’s against them makes me believe that he has other ways of dealing with PTSD such as exercise. I’m not saying this just because Leon looks very built, I want to think that maybe half the reason he works out isn’t just for his job. I think it also because it helps him mentally.

Mobility, sleep, and nutrition are the most important things to keep yourself mentally and physically healthy.

I’ll get on to RE6 because in that game, he pulled a 180 imo. RE6 Leon is more empathetic. He cares about the people that could’ve survived. He suffers from survivor’s guilt. After RE4/RE4R, Leon probably became more aware of his struggles and has tried to deal with them. He’s become more human, he’s allowed himself to feel human. He’s still the same serious guy with the flat effect but he’s becoming more open about his thoughts and feelings. I think the game is trying to hint at us that MAYBE he’s getting better. (Guys this is a stretch okay. RE6 is lowkey messy)

Now on to the films (I’ve done the liberty of researching a ‘order’ of when these may have taken place and not by the release date order so you guys won’t get confused):

ID Leon: He’s very compassionate in this one. He has a sense of self righteousness but I know why. He wants to make up for the losses of the people he’s seen die. He wants to fight against the corporation and wants to end the spread (submarine scene when he talks about RC) He wants to make up for what he couldn’t save. (Hence why he didn’t give Claire the chip- he wanted to protect her because he cares for her)

Degeneration Leon: Protection can only go a long way. Leon is more… assertive in his objectives, if you will. He’s back in his RE4 days in other words (any of the two games tbh, this Leon is complex) Leon wants to keep fighting for his cause. Not only is he forced to be a soldier for the government but he also has found a drive. All his pent up PTSD and trauma has shifted into something else. If no one could’ve been the hero then HE’LL be the hero himself, does that make sense?

Damnation Leon: Haha Russia go brr (sorry) Again, he’s become more chill. When he’s with JD, he’s funny but still cautious (bc let’s be honest, JD could’ve still shot his ass) nothing much to comment, I think he’s been consistent since Degeneration.

Vendetta Leon: NOW WE GETTING JUICY. This man- this Leon is the epitome of what a relapse does to you. Leon is seen drinking away his problems. He’s relapsed back into the mentality where his brain is finally processing everything. He’s even tried to attempt suicide- that’s how bad he got. His PTSD, his ASD, depression (bc you can’t tell me he didn’t have depression) it all came back to him and it made him feel shitty. He lost his power over himself, he no longer feels useful. He feels empty and broken. That’s sh he drowns himself in his own sorrows. Because he’s learned that if you drink until you pass out, you don’t dream. He doesn’t sleep- no. He’d rather black out because when you’re in an unconscious state, you don’t dream at all. You’re simply just lying there on the floor with your eyes closed. And that’s the feeling Leon wants to feel. He wants to forget everything for one minute and just calm down. And alcohol does that to you, that’s why people with PTSD become addicted to substances.

DI Leon: homeboy somehow got better (I’ve yet to watch DI lol) but from what I’ve seen, he’s definitely back to his “normal” self. He probably learned that maybe living life is the best thing. That if his attempt would’ve succeeded, then he wouldn’t have been able to live to his fullest. Regret makes people do a lot of things and I think Leon matured and learned.