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Licensed clinical psychologist in LA Some current professional interests: aging well, retirement, caregiving Unapologetically liberal ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ“š, ๐ŸŽถ, ๐ŸŒฟ, v amateur๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ, ๐Ÿ“บ ๐Ÿถ mom to 2 amazing doggos who make it all ok ๐Ÿ’™ DM = block #psychology #aging #medsky

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Tylenol and Autism Earlier this year, HHS secretary RFK Jr. predicted that, "By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic and we'll be able to eliminate those exposures." Scientists have been researc

Acetaminophen/paracetamol use in pregnancy doesn't cause autism, no matter what RFK says this week. This is not an unsettled question. Evidence summarized here: sciencebasedmedicine.org/tylenol-and-...

21.09.2025 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1134    ๐Ÿ” 436    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 26    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
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Miss those days of peaceful slumber

10.03.2025 23:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œGirl with the dogsโ€ on YouTube - thought it was just me and my partner, happy to hear weโ€™re not the only ones coping by watching dog (and cat and occasionally duck!) grooming videos, they are surprisingly soothing!

10.03.2025 23:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Elizabeth, please never stop fighting for us, we appreciate you so much (and I wish so much you were our president right now!)

04.03.2025 04:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There is still so much beauty & wonder in our world. Taking a moment to breathe & remember that, because here on the ground itโ€™s way too easy to lose perspective โœจ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿช

02.03.2025 01:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Freddie Mercury didn't go into the studio and nail the vocals for "The Show Must Go On" in one take while dying of AIDS for you to despair and give up now. Take the time you need, but then get up and get back out there.

The show must go on.

28.02.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28955    ๐Ÿ” 5779    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 285    ๐Ÿ“Œ 267

#istandwithUkraine #SlavaUkraine

01.03.2025 01:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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America is lost

28.02.2025 23:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 188    ๐Ÿ” 28    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Who even are we anymore? I donโ€™t recognize my own country ๐Ÿ’”

01.03.2025 01:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 61    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a great idea! Especially on a day when Iโ€™m committed to not spending money at US stores!

01.03.2025 01:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mortifying

01.03.2025 01:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Couldnโ€™t agree more, itโ€™s genuinely mortifying to be an American right now, Iโ€™d never want anyone to think I agree with any of this.

01.03.2025 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Amรฉn

01.03.2025 00:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 144    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I genuinely love this badass reply, wish we had a president we could be proud of

01.03.2025 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.

ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.

28.02.2025 18:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 71256    ๐Ÿ” 12537    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11473    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5112
a tabby and white cat is pictured sitting on her haunches, looking directly at the camera. Behind her is her is the blue and gold Ukrainian flag.

a tabby and white cat is pictured sitting on her haunches, looking directly at the camera. Behind her is her is the blue and gold Ukrainian flag.

Have courage
Stand up to bullies
Be like President Zelenskyy

28.02.2025 22:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24730    ๐Ÿ” 2628    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 239    ๐Ÿ“Œ 72

Strange bedfellows indeed

20.02.2025 03:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No cereal for you!

16.02.2025 02:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Share please!!

15.02.2025 19:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How can anyone think this is a good idea, what a devastating loss and what a violent act of betrayal to those devoted scientists and public servants

15.02.2025 04:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So sorry, she looks like such a sweet friend

15.02.2025 04:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why not all 3? Itโ€™s rough out there, donโ€™t be afraid to use all the coping you can find!

14.02.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is the way forward, now if I can only follow this myself, not just counsel others ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฑ

12.02.2025 03:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sometimes this is what itโ€™s been feeling like as a mental health provider rn, maybe less self hatred than a sort of helpless constant state of horrified emotional overload. Iโ€™m in my freeze era.

12.02.2025 03:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Attacks on Science Science is under siege like never before in the US. What can we do?

Trump and the GOP are in a full-out war against science.

I have a lot to say about that.

badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/the-attack...

๐Ÿงช ๐Ÿ”ญ

10.02.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 633    ๐Ÿ” 177    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25    ๐Ÿ“Œ 21
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PLEASE SHARE.

10.02.2025 13:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38398    ๐Ÿ” 18221    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1052    ๐Ÿ“Œ 741
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๐ŸšจBREAKING: Federal court BLOCKS Trump plan to place 2200 USAID employees on administrative leave and orders 500 USAID employees to be reinstated while this case continues. A big victory for @democracyforward.bsky.social!

Follow @democracydocket.com for full details.
www.democracydocket.com

08.02.2025 04:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11716    ๐Ÿ” 2519    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 242    ๐Ÿ“Œ 113
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Doggos always make it better, even when itโ€™s really really bad

05.02.2025 03:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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