[–] 20 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Snakes apparently have a reaction time of 30 to 50 milliseconds, while the average human has a reaction time of 200 milliseconds. The snake would have bitten him and ran away before he would have had the opportunity to lift it from the ground.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Thanks! I have gotten medication and no longer suffer from daily panic attacks. I got diagnosed with a bunch of stuff a year ago, including AvPD, which means that I have severe social anxiety.

    So far, it feels like the only response I have gotten from the doctors has been, "Tough luck; that's your life now."

    I am trying my best to come out of it, but it's difficult.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Not great. My depression and anxiety have left me bedridden in the last few days. I feel worthless and like the whole world either doesn't care or despises me. I don't know which is worse.

    I also suffer from dissociation and feel like I don't know who I am as a person, it's like I am being pulled in different directions, and it's a real struggle.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Feigning disinterest wouldn't work on my cat. He demands attention, and will take it personally if you ignore him. If you're new and don't give him attention, he will not stop staring at you, and you will randomly get a swat on the head if you continue.

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