#independent of its many failings as a holmes adaptation

[denimsnake]

sherlock & co podcast is so fucking bad but so fucking popular. is it an industry plant or what. we listened to the first episode and had to pause so much to complain about it it took us 2 hours to get through (it's 30 minutes long). everything about it is so miserable i don't understand what people see in it.

[albertalice920]

Imagine you’re lost in a foreign country. All you have on you is a guide book, but it’s written in a language you don’t understand. You try to ask people for directions, but most people don’t understand what you want. The ones who do tell you to refer to the guidebook, because everything you need to know is in there. It sounds pretty scary and frustrating, right? This is similar to how people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience the world every day. ASD is a spectrum of cognitive disorders related to brain development that starts in childhood and affects how a person perceives and understands the world around them. Because people with ASD experience the world in a unique way, they exhibit abnormal social behaviors and often have difficulty communicating with others. People who don’t have the condition may find it difficult to understand what it’s like living with ASD. This lack of understanding has lead to a lot of misinformation around the disorder. So let’s take a minute to clear the air, and bust five myths surrounding ASD — from Savant Syndrome to Stem Cell Therapy for Autism.

Myth 1: Every person with ASD experiences it the same way

As the name suggests, ASD is a spectrum. No two people with the condition experience it the same way. Children with ASD might exhibit different symptoms from each other or have different ways of coping with the stimuli the world throws at them. That’s why it’s important to look at people with ASD as individuals first, rather than as a collective representation of a disorder. You’ll need to understand their individual needs, what kind of stimuli or interactions are manageable, and how to communicate on their terms. This why individual therapy and one-on-one classes are just as important as group interactions for children with ASD. What applies to one person will not necessarily apply to another.

Myth 2: Every person with ASD is either secretly a genius or mentally inadequate

This is one of the paradoxes of the perception of ASD — with many people believing that the latter is the norm. In reality, people with ASD are just as intellectually capable as everyone else, they just may have difficulty expressing themselves. On the other end of the spectrum is the ‘Autistic Savant’ trope that is constantly pushed by media and pop culture. Rain Man is one of the most well-known examples, but Sheldon Cooper, from the Big Bang Theory, and Sherlock Holmes, from the BBC adaption, are implied to be this way as well. While some people with ASD are quite gifted in certain subjects this is not always the case. So why is this such a popular misconception? It could be because many people with ASD have areas of special interest which they might fixate on. This means they may know a lot about a specific subject. Though this is common, it isn’t an indicator of intelligence, just interest.

Myth 3: People with ASD are emotionless and lack empathy

This couldn’t be further from the truth. According to an article in Pediatric Health, Medicine, and Therapeutics, most children with autism can recognize emotions similar to their same-age peers by matching them. Often, people with ASD, especially children, may not be able to recognize the emotions their feeling, or they might not have the words to express what they’re feeling. But this doesn’t mean they have no emotions. Some people with ASD may also have ‘flat affect’, or difficulty conveying tone with their voice, which can make their speech seem emotionless or even rude. Besides, they may have difficulting picking up on other people’s tone or other non-verbal cues in communication and fail to respond appropriately as a result. People without ASD may misunderstand this as a lack of emotion or empathy.

Myth 4: People with ASD need to be taken care of throughout their lives

While this may be true of some severe cases, it is important to remember that ASD is a spectrum. Many people with ASD aren’t obvious about their diagnosis, and on average have been given the tools they need to navigate the world at a young age. Most people with ASD grow to be able to manage their symptoms on their own and go on to live fully independent and healthy lives.

Myth 5: Stem Cell Therapy for Autism is a cure for ASD

There is no cure for ASD, and many own voices activists (activists who have ASD themselves), believe it’s not something that needs to be cured, but better understood and accommodated. That being said, there are a variety of treatments that can help manage symptoms and make it easier for people with ASD to interact with their peers. Stem Cell Therapy for Autism is just one of these. When they are extracted from a person’s bone marrow and processed, Stem Cells can detoxify the surrounding area and can replace damaged cells to reduce inflammation, which is thought to be an underlying cause of many of the symptoms of ASD.

Popular media and genuine misunderstanding have painted a cloudy picture of ASD over the years. For example, there are still thousands of people who believe that autism is caused by vaccines despite this being repeatedly proven false. A misconception that owes its thanks to one falsified research paper and a very vocal media push. But as we learn more about the condition through the eyes of the people living with it, that picture clears a bit. We learn to put aside the image of the ‘Autistic Savant’, the idea of ‘Emotionless Monotone’, and misunderstandings around Stem Cell Therapy for Autism. Instead, we see the people behind the condition and learn to look at the world a little differently.

[juniperpublishersnursing]

Stressful Life Events for Suicide. Suicide in Intensive Care Units and in Primary Care Units-Juniper Publishers

Abstract

Background: As a stressful life event characterized and is considered an event that periods preceding the occurrence of a disease and / or a self-destructive behavior, which results in a change or imbalance in the level of the individual’s adaptation to its environment. The impact of stressful life events such as death, divorce, etc or the various changes of life such as change house, retirement, etc on the mental and physical health of a person it has been investigated by several researchers worldwide. The article reviews the impact of the stressful life events for suicide and suicide in Intensive Care Units and in Primary Care Units.

Methods: Literature review studies, articles have been recovered for review of computer searches. No time limit was set. Used those articles written in Greek and English.

Conclusion: The involvement of stressful life event plays an important role in suicide event. Nursing and medical staff in the Intensive Care Units must be aware of their attitudes towards the patients that have committed suicide. Future surveys must focus on the prevention, treatment and development protocols of suicide in Primary Care.

Keywords:      Suicide; Stressful life events; Intensive care unit; Primary care

    Introduction

The impact of stressful life events (stressful life events, eg, death, divorce, etc.) or the various changes of life (eg, change house, retirement, etc.) on the mental and physical health of a person, it has been investigated by several researchers worldwide. The term stressful life events (stressful life events), it is frequently found in the literature of the science that deals with suicide and negative life events (negative life events), as well as adverse life events (adverse life events) [1,2].

As a stressful life event characterized and considered, an event that periods preceding the occurrence of a disease and / or a self-destructive behavior, which results in a change or imbalance in the level of the individual’s adaptation to its environment without it the definition excludes events occurring in past tense, which may carry long stressful effect on the individual. A stressful event can be independent of the personal responsibility of the individual (eg, loss of loved one) or to be dependent directly and / or indirectly to the person (eg, job loss). Particular issues in research of stressful life events are the concept of change occurring in the person’s life after the existence of such an event, the desirability or not of the fact, the gravity, and the address of the person [3]. Accepting the importance of stressful life events and their association with adverse health dimensions in person, led several researchers to develop questionnaires and semi structured interviews for more detailed information and recording of the person’s living conditions. Quantitative assessment of stressful life events initiated by Holmes and Rahe (1967) who created the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRSS), and then internationally similar questionnaires was presented by several researchers, while in Greece built by Madianos [4].

As far as that concern the gender and specifically for men, the main reason for admission to the ICU was car accidents (64.4%) followed by the pathology problems (12%), postoperative monitoring (6.2%), work accidents (5.6%), crimes (5.3%), drugs (3.6%), and finally the suicide attempt (2.9%) [5]. Surveys have shown that as many as 83% of suicide attempters are not identified as a danger to themselves by healthcare providers, even when examined by professionals in the months before their suicide attempt [6].

    Stressful Life Events in Suicide

An extensive body of psychological autopsy studies during the last half century, says that almost all suicides had experienced at least one stressful life event (usually more than one), within the last year before their death. They have play role in recent months and/or weeks before the self-destructive behavior [7]. Specific events seem to have a special weight and increase the risk of suicide of a person, such as interpersonal conflicts (family or relationships with third parties), separation/divorce, physical illness, unemployment, problems at work, financial problems, serious injury or attack, mourning the person loss, domestic violence, problems with the law (imprisonment). In men suicides, presented more frequent stressful life events such as separation/divorce, physical illness, unemployment, problems at work, financial problems, and grief. In younger persons, seems to precede suicidal behavior stressful events such as interpersonal problems/loss, family relationship problems, rejection, unemployment/employment problems, violation of law, economic problems, change of residence/move, and events that are the result of personal their behavior, while in older people physical diseases is most often a predisposing factor [8,9].

However, most research on the nature and effect of stressful life events on suicide have been conducted in developed countries. Vijayakumar, John, Pirkis, and Whiteford (2005) support that a variation is observed as to which events are related to subsequent suicide of a person in developing countries. Problems in marriage and other family problems recorded in India and Taiwan, while events such as a social change occurs only in developing countries. In particular, data from mainly descriptive studies, indicate that modernization in many Asian countries has resulted the birth of cultural tensions, the presence of socio-economic stressors, and the collapse of the traditional family system. These facts led some people in suicidal behavior [10].

However, Yufit & Bongar [11] support that although the recent stressful events may be plays an important role for the subsequent suicide of a person, these events should be seen in a broader context, and examine the structure of the personality, and the ability to address (or is vulnerable) stress, failure and loss. Moreover, Maris et al. [12] argued that most people do not commit suicide because of anxiety and stressful life events, but those that commit a suicide or make an attempt are particularly sensitive and vulnerable to face a stressful event and fail to cope. They point out that all people have a pain threshold, beyond which the individual can not cope with the stress and then the self-destructive behaviors are the last resort.

    Suicide in Intensive Care Unit

A study conducted on the medical intensive care unit of the university hospital in Germany, between January 1993 and December 1999 showed that because of the excellent care in the prehospital phase and in the emergency room the number of patients requiring treatment on the intensive care unit was rather low [13].

The aim of a study that took place in Greece was to explore the attitudes of Greek nurses' working in surgical, medical, orthopedic, Emergency department and Intensive Care Units towards attempted suicide. Nursing staff frequently encounter suicidal patients and therefore must be aware of their attitudes towards this group of patients as part of their therapeutic role. A nurse's positive attitudes towards attempted suicide can play an important role in preventing a future suicide attempt or a fatal suicide [14].

Suokas and Lonnqvist, compared emergency department nursing staff attitudes to self-harming clients with intensive care staff and found that emergency nursing staff to be more negative towards these clients than the intensive care staff [15].

    Suicide in Primary Care

Craig et al. in a in a survey that took place in primary care a novel contextual rating of the potential of stressors in to produce symptoms for 'secondary gain'. In the 38 weeks before symptom onset, psychologisers and somatisers were more likely to have experienced at least one stressful event. Prevention programs have recommended for the improving detection of depression by primary care professionals and this may reduce suicides among women [16].

According to Goodwin et al. [17] supports that some physical disorders may be associated with increased suicidal ideation and may also play an important role in the relationship between suicidal ideation and depression among patients in primary care. Doctors in Primary care may wish to attend an in depth evaluation of psychiatric problems, especially current suicidal ideation, among patients with determinate physical illnesses.

Moreover, Maniou et al. [18] in a primary care survey conducted in Crete say that suicide committed the 4.4% of the general population that took part in the research. Moreover, in the same survey the 1% thinks to hurt himself and the 11.8% says that no one deserves to live.

    Conclusion

The involvement of stressful life event plays an important role in suicide event. Nursing and medical staff in the Intensive Care Units must be aware of their attitudes towards the patients that have committed suicide. Future surveys must focus on the prevention, treatment and development protocols of suicide in Primary Care.

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[thecoroutfitters]

Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal.

Editors Note: Another guest contribution from valknut79 to The Prepper Journal.  The opinions expressed herein are his and should generate a lot of comments as we all have our favorites on this subject. 

When the world as we know it comes crashing down, I think we all know the value of a farmer or an architect, and the value of a sharpshooter or outdoorsman.  Once things start to settle down again, I think that the value of a storyteller suddenly grows in importance, and a certain level of entertainment once again becomes an expected and valued part of society.  In ancient times, oral histories were a way of passing down stories certainly, but they also had great value in terms of teaching important lessons, changing perspectives, building communities, and bringing people together.

      As a high school English teacher by trade, I firmly believe in the power and the value of having a good library at home.  A book can provide knowledge or wisdom, companionship and life lessons, and can help you develop a lot of self-knowledge as well.  Here are my suggestions for books that would be potentially very valuable for preppers to own and read before, during and after an SHTF situation.

Pulp Fiction Collections

Pulp fiction is a specialized genre of literature that was particularly popular in the early part of the 20th century, referring to short stories that were published in literary magazines of the time.  My personal favorites are the Conan stories of Robert E Howard, the action-adventure stories of Tarzan and John Carter by Edgar Rice Burroughs, anything by HP Lovecraft, or while technically too early for their period but filling a similar role, the Sherlock Holmes mysteries of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.  Isaac Asimov is also considered part of this genre, and does good work with science fiction.

       These stories, which are all freely available online or available in collections at Barnes and Noble for a fair price, are not perfectly written.  Some reflect their times a little too accurately and are borderline racist or misogynist (especially Howard), and may not necessarily speak to everyone in a modern audience.  That said, these are the perfect campfire stories, and the plot, pacing, and occasional bits of character development are masterful. I equate these stories to a TV episode or sitcom – most are independent adventures that tell a complete story within 20 or 30 pages – and have a certain panache and style that I believe would suit the kind of stories you’d tell your buddies after an SHTF situation.  A take-no-nonsense hero who solves his problems with his great bran, superior intelligence, or tremendous cunning makes a simple and uplifting story that I think would inspire in a difficult situation.

The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

High Fantasy is a take-it-or-leave-it genre for most readers.  While I tend to lean on the leave-it side, I cannot underestimate the importance and the power of the Wheel of Time series.  This 15-book series (including the prequel) is easily the longest series I’d ever consider recommending, especially considering that each of the novels in the series is two to three times as long as your average best-seller.  As a series of great length, this is not the kind of series you can undertake lightly, but the payoff is very worthwhile.

The length and depth of the series, however, is not what makes it a recommended read for preppers.  At its core, the Wheel of Time series is about accepting that the world as we know it today is not going to last.  The end is near for these characters, and they know it. The individual reactions of each are predictable (these are the heroes after all), but may be illuminating and inspiring for those in your group who are not prepared for the worst.

Ultimately, the plot line follows the main character of the series as he struggles to identify with his destiny as someone who simultaneous destroys the world and saves it, and through the books he does come to realize that whether in living or dying, it’s important to keep fighting, to leave the world a better place than he found it, and to help build a legacy of which he can be proud.  The wide variety of characters add color and supply a steady stream of small pearls of wisdom and inspiration throughout, and many of them have become closer friends than some of the real people I interact with every day.  Those are lessons that every prepper should understand and appreciate, even if the format of these books may be too much for many to handle.

Shortly after I finished reading this series, one of my students was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.  She was understandably devastated.  I chose the first book in this series to give her, telling her at the time that, whether you like it or not, sometimes you just have to buckle down, accept what life gives you, and try to do your best anyways.  She lived her life according to those principles, and I like to think that perhaps this had some part in her emotional recovery.

And if you don’t like, it, you’ll have a year’s supply of toilet paper in the bindings.

   Walden by Henry David Thoreau 

Thoreau’s classic, Walden, also finds a spot close to the top of my list.  While his seminal essay on living life alone near a pond is sometimes very difficult to read and often highly opinionated towards minimalist ideals that may have preppers shaking their fists, Walden is, first and foremost, a story about learning to live a simpler life, being self-sufficient, and largely doing things your own way.  Preparedness is a lifestyle that so often leans towards an old-fashioned lifestyle, “useless” life skills like learning to make a fire or build a shelter, and Walden remains one of the most important stories of a life led largely apart from society, convention and modern convenience.  There is an illustrated hardcover version produced by Fall Creek Press which is often on sale for less than $10.

Life as We Knew It (series) by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Anyone who interacts with or parents teenagers knows of their penchant for being completely addicted to technology and instantaneous communication, knowledge and results, and their general disdain for the lifestyle of preparedness.  I find that the best way to start in interest in, or even a conversation about prepping might be to start with introducing your teens (and perhaps even your significant other) to the Life as We Knew It series.  This story, written from the perspective of a teenage girl’s diary, chronicles an SHTF situation which involves a disruption of tidal patterns.  This is perhaps not the most realistic novel, but in terms of story, pacing and plot, it does a very good job of not only entertaining, but also informing and getting the mental gears turning.  I think that this book more than any other SHTF novel I’ve experienced yet, will get teens talking about what they’d do in a crisis situation, how they’d adapt, and what they may be willing to look into now in order to help out later.

This book is part of a series, but I found the first novel to be far and away the best, while the later entries suffered.  If you try it and like it a great deal, consider getting the sequels.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin

If there is one person who represents what it truly means to be American, I think that it might have to be Benjamin Franklin.  He remains perhaps the most approachable of all historical figures from that time period, and it’s not hard to imagine sitting down with him at the pub with a glass of his favorite Madeira wine and showing him the marvels of the internet age.  His Autobiography, while widely characterized as a too-heavily edited version of his life, does make for a entertaining read, but also one that has the potential to teach a variety of life lessons.

From his famous treatises on moral perfection, which systematizes Franklin’s own attempts to better himself, to his carefully worded passages on industry, in which he makes a very distinct point to say that appearing to be industrious is just as important as actually being that way, this book characterizes a simple, learned way of life that focuses on community and service to others.  Whether you see him as a fatherly scientist entrusting his lessons to a younger generation, or one of America’s greatest libertines and con men, the Autobiography is a book about building a new society from nothing, improving it far beyond what it was in former times, and at least ostensibly, doing so while preserving a hard-working character and social graces.  It’s not hard to see this man as a potential prepper or as someone you’d want by your side in an SHTF situation.

Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton

“Now” is actually a book about business leadership more than anything, but it has strong applicable life lessons that preppers could benefit from.

The ultimate thesis about this book is very simple – do what you’re good at, because you can’t be truly well-rounded – and goes through the identification of your individual strengths, a description of the science behind Strengths-Based psychology, and has a section on how you can work around your weaknesses (or areas of “non-talent”).  This is one the books that I think has most influenced my personal development, and is a valuable reminder to those who are the do-all types that want to pursue 75 different hobbies without specializing that this is a course of action that is designed to fail.  This may not be the most entertaining book in the list, but is one of the foundational reads that I recommend to anyone attempting to learn or better themselves.

This is the one book I’d recommend purchasing new rather than used – it comes with a one-time-use online code to take the “StrengthsFinder” test from Gallup, which is the method you’ll use to identify your Top 5 Talent areas.

   Narrowing down a list of books for a preparedness library is impossible without imposing certain qualifications.  I did not include cookbooks, survival skills books, or any strictly informational books on subjects like gardening, camping, farming, and raising chickens.  Those are, in my opinion, quite obvious choices for preppers and so abundant that you can just pick up a huge quantity at a local library book sale without being overly picky about gathering specific volumes.  These are stories, whether strictly for entertainment or for improvement through gaining wisdom.

These are not all personal favorites, and do not necessarily represent a wide variety of literary styles, but do have what I would consider to be valuable life lessons that reflect a “prepared” lifestyle.  I did attempt to focus on books that are uplifting – while I do love a good murder mystery or horror title now and again, I think that an SHTF situation requires a little tact – and these stories also have a certain element of timelessness or classicists to them.  One hundred years from now, I think there will still be those who love Conan and friends as much as I do now.

That said, my library is constantly growing, and I’m always open to learning about new books to add to my collection.  What books do you consider indispensable?

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