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Q. Is bipolar degenerative? Does it get worse with age? What can I do with this? Is bipolar degenerative? Does it get worse with age? I am with type II but I get in to severe depression at times. My mania is in short spurts but increasing in intensity. What can I do with this?
A. Thank you for sharing your experience richguys... I hope that you find a treatment soon that eleviates the symptoms you have been experiencing... I'll be thinking about you.
Bad or worse in quality or character, or (of a person) morally bad: He was a lazy, degenerate young man. (Definition of degenerate from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University. Definition of degenerate (Entry 1 of 3) 1 a: having declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state the last degenerate member of a noble family — W.
Q. Is degenerative disc disease and arthritis the same thing? My husband was recently in a auto accident at work. They did a CT Scan of his head and neck. The doctor said that the CT Scan found that he has arthritis in his neck. After receiving the report ourselves to take to another doctor it reads: 'There is minimal early degenerative disc disease with osteophyte formation predominately at C5-6. ' My husband never had a problem with his neck before the accident
A. I was suffering from pain for 2 years and undergoing numerous test for causes when a trip to a neurologist for migraines gave me an answer. FINALLY! This was in July of this year so I am still learning and finding out about fibromyalgia but I do know in the last couple of years there has been a greater acceptance BUT there are still a lot of doctors not being supportive (from experience and talking with others) and the public in general can be unaccepting b/c you look healthy, seem to be healthy and they can not understand why you are in pain that 'can't be explained!' I encourage suffers of fibro to find support within their peers! it really helps to talk to people that understand! That's what brought me to this site to start with and I am so glad I found it!
Q. I am interested in information on working with fibromyalgiaI am having problems just coping at home! I have had 2 c-spine surgeries in 2 years, have degenerative disc disease, maigrains with nuurological tendencies, fatigue, deppression and fibromyalgia. I can't stand for long , sit for long, just making it through my daily life is stressful enough how do people manage to work? I have been off since August of last year but wan to feel well enough so I can return to the working world, Any suggestions? Tried Lyrica, doctor took me off the side affects for me were terrible!
A. I had a cervical spinal fusion, C4-5,C5-6 and a SLAP repair of my left shoulder. Initially after the fusion the headaches and tinlging went away and then 4 months later, while in a PT work conditioning prorgam, the headaches returned, along with nausea, vomiting and vertigo. My doctor basically ignored the symptoms for the last 5 months and I was finally referred to a neurologist who is treating me with Lyrica and Imitrex. The side effects are brutal and it has come done to living with the headaches and other symptoms vs. living in a fog unable to function. I have come to realize that there is no magic 'fix' and all the meds mask the stymptoms temporarily but it's a tradeoff when you consider the side effects and possible long term health issues from meds such as Lyrica that have no research as far as long term health conditions. I found a natural remedy called Headache Free and I'm giving it a try.....good luck because I know exactly how debilitative these symptoms are
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“Degenerate gambler” is a term that many regular gamblers tease each other with after a big loss or a bad night at the tables. However, a real degen gambler is no laughing matter.
We’re going to explain what a gambling addict is, some of the signs that you or someone you know might be one, and how to get help if you think you may have a gambling problem.
What Is a Degenerate Gambler?
Understanding the word degenerate is the first step to understanding what a problem e gambler is.
- As an adjective, degenerate is defined as having lost physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal or desirable.
- If we define it as a noun, degenerate means immoral or corrupt.
- As a verb, degenerate means to decline physically, mentally, or morally.
None of these things can be considered good. Do you know somebody who has declined physically mentally, morally, or all three as a result of gambling? That’s pretty severe, but it’s the end state that many problem gamblers arrive at before they reach out for help.
Usually, degenerate gamblers will suffer negative consequences in their lives as a result of gambling. This could be the loss of important relationships, jobs, or financial destitution. Sometimes, in the worst cases, it’s a loss of everything. There are some degen gamblers who are literally estranged from their families and who are penniless as a result of gambling. Yet, they always find a dollar for just one more bet.
This is obviously not a desirable state of affairs. Let’s not look at some of the signs of degenerate gambling.
Degenerate Gambling – Signs and Symptoms
You’ve lost money you can’t afford to lose because of gambling. For example, if you’ve ever missed rent, failed to pay a loan, or borrowed from someone to pay off a gambling debt, you may have a gambling problem.
You’ve experienced significant relationship consequences as a result of gambling. If you’ve ever experienced a marital breakdown, the estrangement of a family member or friend, or the loss of some other significant relationship due to gambling, you might want to take a step back and consider whether it’s worth it.
If you’ve ever gambled after intending not to, you might have a problem with impulse control. For example, if you’ve played a slot machine in a bar after vowing not to, or have felt a burning impulse to gamble on a horse race or sports event, so much so that you felt you weren’t in control, you may well have a gambling addiction.
Have you ever experienced serious negative emotions because of gambling? This could be anger or rage, intense sadness or depression, or just a sense of unease after not gambling for a while. If so, you probably have a gambling addiction. If you feel that you hate casinos, this could be a sign of problems.
Does gambling preoccupy a lot of your time? Do you fanatasize about becoming a professional gambler? That’s usually not a healthy sign. If you spend hours researching bets, thinking about ways to beat gambling machines, analyzing gambling results, hoping to finally make money at the casino, or if it’s the first or last thing you think about each day, you’ve got a gambling problem, friend, and you need to do something about it before you go the way of the compulsive gambler.
What to Do If You’re a Degenerate Gambler
While we do promote some gambling sites on this website, and we do enjoy gambling as a casual pastime, we do not want a single one of our readers to experience negative consequences because of it. Gambling should always be entertainment. It should never be a cause of problems or stress in your life.
Here are some things you can do to take back control. Many reformed degenerate gamblers have used these tools to get their lives back on track.
Keep a Gambling Diary – It may seem silly, but it’s highly effective. Write down the time, date, and amount you gamble each time you play casino games, bet on sports, or play poker. When you review this, you’ll likely spot patterns you didn’t see before.
What Is A Degenerate Code
Self-Exclude – In many parts of the world, gambling sites have to honor your request to self-exclude for a set period of time. That means they can’t legally serve you during the time you’ve agreed to take a break for. If you can’t self-exclude, consider using free software to block gambling sites.
Get Support – Like any addiction, a gambling addiction can best be overcome as a team. Join your nearest gambling support group such as Gamblers Anonymous. Under the guidance of a reformed degenerate gambler who knows the territory, you have a much greater chance of recovering.
Conclusion
It may be a playful insult between friends, but being a degenerate gambler is no fun. Even if you don’t feel you fully qualify as a problem gambler yet, but recognize some of the above warning signs, it might be a good idea to keep an eye on your gambling habits. Problem gambling is a lot like a rabbit hole. You go tumbling down it, and you keep tumbling, and you wake up 10 years later broke, alone, and wondering what the hell happened.
Nobody wants that. Keep it fun, and if you can’t, take the steps above to stop.