Usually you can push 0 or *0 and go directly to a human. Also if it’s the kind that lists all the options, each one corresponds with the number on the keypad that matches it’s place in the order. (The 3rd item listed is 3, the 4th is 4, and so on)

True, but as someone who’s had type 1 diabetes for 37 years, I’m excited to see them coming up with new ideas to test in the lab. They have to start with something and it gives me hope. Thanks for posting this :)

Having health insurance doesn’t equal having access to health care. I know a number of people who are technically insured but can’t afford a doctor’s visit.

You can just use white vinegar instead of fabric softener. It’s significantly cheaper, can be used for other non-laundry things, eliminates odors, and doesn’t gum up your washing machine with residue.

Unless the artist comes and tells us otherwise I don’t think you can be wrong. That’s one of the things I love about art, it resonates in different ways with different people.

This is such a good interpretation. It took me right to the depression and anxiety monsters in my head. Clearly I’m broken lol

Yeah I did unfortunately…hence the recommendation for a way to do it all yourself. Though I have no idea what was involved in your various appointments so maybe it’s not a feasible option.

And if recording isn’t allowed, bring a notebook and pen. I frequently take notes at the doctor’s because I don’t trust myself to remember all the important bits later.

I know this probably isn’t the right place to post this but I’m not sure where the right place is. I haven’t been able to sort comments by old for over a week. Is this a server wide issue or just a me issue? Any advice about how to tell or where I should ask this question is appreciated.

I think that context is really important. I’ve mostly seen this term used by neurodivergent people when expressing frustration with not being understood by the general populace. Also, these conversations were usually in spaces created by and for neurodivergent people, so the use of normie to indicate everyone else makes sense to me. In that context, it always comes across as kind of self-deprecating to me, an acknowledgement that the person speaking isn’t considered normal because of their condition.

Based on the context you’ve described, I’m not surprised you don’t like the term. If that was were I first encountered it I wouldn’t like it either.