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[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

I tried to watch V for Vendetta a while back and had to stop after the first 5 minutes because of how real it was. While it's true the United States looks divided now, the truth is that we've been much more divided in our past. One of the main differences between the United States now and the United States before the Civil War is that nowadays Americans identify as Americans, but back then you were more likely to identify with your state than country, in other words you were a South Carolinian before you were an American. In the 1850s, there were actual fistfights that broke out in Congress on in the chamber floor, and while tensions to get high in Washington today, there haven't been any fistfights.

Yeah but instead of affiliation with your state, it's with your political party now. It's not just a state culture war anymore it's a polarizing political idea against another. Maybe the US isn't as divided as the civil war right now but I'm starting to see this in stages.

Protest turn to riots. Riots turn to civil disobedience. Civil disobedience turn to secession. Secession turns to war.

California has already been petitioning to secede from the union, one of the US's strongest states.

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Remember: All it took to lead to the American Civil War was a handful of states to leave the union and for a bunch of other states to follow them afterwards.

 

[LoveDivine]

Question for everyone: How do you personally say my username, Texas Matt, T-X Matt, or Tex Matt?

Texas Matt. It's the only proper way

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

(Sigh) it's getting close to a year since the dizzy spells have started. I've been out of steady work for months now and the doctors are taking their sweet fricken time on figuring out what's wrong with me. I did blood work three or four times for different doctors and their only solution was to drink broth because they thought I needed more salt.

Since I started drinking the broth, my dizzy spells started hitting me like a train. My step father told me to mow the lawn during this time when I could not even stand up properly. He tells me, "The lawn mower will hold you up." Seriously? I mean, last night I was reading something on my computer only for my vision to get blurry, my head getting light and then falling out of my chair onto the ground. My health just continues to deteriorate and empathy is only getting scarcer.

What's worse is that my mother is in crutches and will be out of work for the Summer, my step father recently found out he has a broken heart valve and needs to get surgery in September, and I can't work and have to rely on a fixed income.

I just don't know what to do. Every day is a trial for me and people (including Christians) call me weak for not having the same physical, mental, and financial privilege as them. Every day is an insult to me and I want it to end.

 

[LoveDivine]

(Sigh) it's getting close to a year since the dizzy spells have started. I've been out of steady work for months now and the doctors are taking their sweet fricken time on figuring out what's wrong with me. I did blood work three or four times for different doctors and their only solution was to drink broth because they thought I needed more salt.

Since I started drinking the broth, my dizzy spells started hitting me like a train. My step father told me to mow the lawn during this time when I could not even stand up properly. He tells me, "The lawn mower will hold you up." Seriously? I mean, last night I was reading something on my computer only for my vision to get blurry, my head getting light and then falling out of my chair onto the ground. My health just continues to deteriorate and empathy is only getting scarcer.

What's worse is that my mother is in crutches and will be out of work for the Summer, my step father recently found out he has a broken heart valve and needs to get surgery in September, and I can't work and have rely on a fixed income.

I just don't know what to do. Every day is a trial for me and people (including Christians) call me weak for not having the same physical, mental, and financial privilege as them. Every day is an insult to me and I want it to end.

Did they check your blood pressure or blood sugar levels? I'd insist on more tests until they diagnose a problem. It sounds serious.

 

[RileyG]

(Sigh) it's getting close to a year since the dizzy spells have started. I've been out of steady work for months now and the doctors are taking their sweet fricken time on figuring out what's wrong with me. I did blood work three or four times for different doctors and their only solution was to drink broth because they thought I needed more salt.

Since I started drinking the broth, my dizzy spells started hitting me like a train. My step father told me to mow the lawn during this time when I could not even stand up properly. He tells me, "The lawn mower will hold you up." Seriously? I mean, last night I was reading something on my computer only for my vision to get blurry, my head getting light and then falling out of my chair onto the ground. My health just continues to deteriorate and empathy is only getting scarcer.

What's worse is that my mother is in crutches and will be out of work for the Summer, my step father recently found out he has a broken heart valve and needs to get surgery in September, and I can't work and have rely on a fixed income.

I just don't know what to do. Every day is a trial for me and people (including Christians) call me weak for not having the same physical, mental, and financial privilege as them. Every day is an insult to me and I want it to end.

I am sorry you are in so much pain. May God be with you during this difficult time.

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

Did they check your blood pressure or blood sugar levels? I'd insist on more tests until they diagnose a problem. It sounds serious.

They found that my blood pressure drops every time I stand up. They found no damage to my heart and kidneys, and I show no signs of diabetes.

Months ago they did talk about doing CAT scans but so far, it's just more blood work.

I am sorry you are in so much pain. May God be with you during this difficult time.

I hold a lot of anger towards God because of the cards He gave me in life. I truly hope He's on my side in all this.

 

[LoveDivine]

They found that my blood pressure drops every time I stand up. They found no damage to my heart and kidneys, and I show no signs of diabetes.

Months ago they did talk about doing CAT scans but so far, it's just more blood work.



I hold a lot of anger towards God because of the cards He gave me in life. I truly hope He's on my side in all this.

Definitely push for a CAT can. Be firm if you have to be. I'm glad you don't have any kidney or heart damage. They need to figure out what is causing the drop in blood pressure so often. We had a very close family friend who often experienced that ( he'd get dizzy and faint at times ) and he unexpectedly died of a heart defect a few years ago while snorkelling. He never knew he had the defect and didn't take the dizziness that seriously. He attributed the dizziness to low blood pressure from running.
I don't personally think that "drinking salty broth" is responsible medical advice ( not when you faint and get dizzy as often as you do).

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

Definitely push for a CAT can. Be firm if you have to be. I'm glad you don't have any kidney or heart damage. They need to figure out what is causing the drop in blood pressure so often. We had a very close family friend who often experienced that ( he'd get dizzy and faint at times ) and he unexpectedly died of a heart defect a few years ago while snorkelling. He never knew he had the defect and didn't take the dizziness that seriously. He attributed the dizziness to low blood pressure from running.

Sorry to hear that. I just hope it's not that extreme. I hope it's just poor diet.

I don't personally think that "drinking salty broth" is responsible medical advice ( not when you faint and get dizzy as often as you do).

The doctor recommended to add more salt to my diet to help remedy the low blood pressure. It only seemed to get worse when I tried it out for over a week.

I'm willing to bet you 200 blessings that the next appointment I get will be more blood work. Today my mother mentioned that we may have to go to the city to figure it out. In my town, you only get basic healthcare. If you want specialized healthcare, you have to travel miles to another city to have it.

 

[LoveDivine]

Sorry to hear that. I just hope it's not that extreme. I hope it's just poor diet.



The doctor recommended to add more salt to my diet to help remedy the low blood pressure. It only seemed to get worse when I tried it out for over a week.

I'm willing to bet you 200 blessings that the next appointment I get will be more blood work. Today my mother mentioned that we may have to go to the city to figure it out. In my town, you only get basic healthcare. If you want specialized healthcare, you have to travel miles to another city to have it.

I understand. I hope you get this figured out soon. It sounds very frustrating

 

[LadyOfMystery]

@Wayholka I'm sorry you're going through this. Has anyone (doctor) said anything about Vertigo?

Back in October of 2014 I started to have dizzy spells, they lasted for about a year and then i stopped having them. Every once in awhile one hits me but they use to be pretty violent. I'd be sitting somewhere and actually jerk as if I were falling and it felt like my head was really heavy.

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

@Wayholka I'm sorry you're going through this. Has anyone (doctor) said anything about Vertigo?

Yes, my mother had suggested vertigo. I'm not sure about the status though. I would have to ask the doctor just in case.

Back in October of 2014 I started to have dizzy spells, they lasted for about a year and then i stopped having them. Every once in awhile one hits me but they use to be pretty violent. I'd be sitting somewhere and actually jerk as if I were falling and it felt like my head was really heavy.

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm thankful that they have mostly gone away for you. Do you think diet had anything to do with it? Because my dizzy spells started when I started to develop really disgusting eating habits.

 

[LadyOfMystery]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm thankful that they have mostly gone away for you. Do you think diet had anything to do with it? Because my dizzy spells started when I started to develop really disgusting eating habits.

To be honest I'm not sure. I've always had terrible eating habits and now that my Dad has passed away I think they've somehow increased but the dizzy spells haven't increased, if anything they've decreased.

I'm starting another 30 day program tomorrow for working out, it helped me in the last couple of months, so I'm kicking soda to the curb and doing atleast a morning and afternoon exercise routine.

 

[SnowyMacie]

@Wayholka I'm sorry you're going through this. Has anyone (doctor) said anything about Vertigo?

Back in October of 2014 I started to have dizzy spells, they lasted for about a year and then i stopped having them. Every once in awhile one hits me but they use to be pretty violent. I'd be sitting somewhere and actually jerk as if I were falling and it felt like my head was really heavy.

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm thankful that they have mostly gone away for you. Do you think diet had anything to do with it? Because my dizzy spells started when I started to develop really disgusting eating habits.

I had dizzy spells and stuff in college for a while, I was diagnosed with, Syncope which is fainting due to low blood pressure. The problem went away after I changed my diet, I wasn't enough enough food so wasn't getting enough nutrients.

 

[CodyFaith]

Omm: Jesus is good. Had a really rough day and when I got home, put on the Christian radio station, one of the songs just spoke to me and said cry out to Jesus. And so I did, and it was like 50 tons was instantly lifted off my shoulders.

A broken spirit the God of Israel does not despise.

 

[MehGuy]

GTA San Andreas is such a fun game.. brings back old memories.

 

[CodyFaith]

GTA San Andreas is such a fun game.. brings back old memories.

"You're lookin skinny CJ!"

Oh man... sooo many hours were spent on that game lol.

 

[MehGuy]

"You're lookin skinny CJ!"

Oh man... sooo many hours were spent on that game lol.

Yeah it's like 6 bucks to buy on Android.. I say it's worth it. Controls are not bad for a smart phone game.

 

[MehGuy]

Just got done playing GTA Vice City. Probably brings me more good old memories. The radio stations were always awesome and so funny.

 

[Saucy]

Fleetwood Mac is awesome.

 

[Saucy]

There is a lot I can't fathom about God. I can't even fathom the size of the universe, yet God holds it in His hands. He holds it all together with His will. And He still loves a speck like me.