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    Seul
    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

    Tell the dentist to piss off.

    last edited by 18 Dec 2018, 17:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      manufc10
      Iron Heart Deity
      Joined: 14 Mar 2015

      I think it's important to point out that there's a distinction between being alone and being lonely.  Everyone needs their alone time and there is nothing wrong with that as long as you are happy and it doesn't reach the point of loneliness.  For me it's about having a balance like almost everything else in life.  Sometimes I hate people and just want my alone time, other times I need my healthy doses of social interaction.

      I do believe that feeling lonely and isolated can definitely impact your mental and physical health though.  The argument that keeping prison inmates in solitary confinement for extended periods of time is inhumane and can have a negative impact on ones mental and physical health has been backed up by studies on animals and humans. 
      In one of the few (if not the only) studies on solitary confinement where human subjects were used not not one of the subjects lasted longer than seven days before they had to stop.

      To put it simply, it quite literally can make you "crazy".

      last edited by 18 Dec 2018, 17:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Chap
        見習いボス
        Joined: 24 May 2016

        @mclaincausey:

        @DougNg:

        The video doesn't show but I can attest that since I started to work alone:

        1. my blood pressure is finally down to a normal level
        2. I've stopped grinding my teeth when I sleep
        3. my overall mood has improved
        4. my kitchen appliances have remained dent free

        So whatever Dr. Murthy had to say, I'm pretty much going to ignore it.

        I don't work alone, but I do for the first time work remotely. I was worried about the transition, but in the end working from home is awesome. The dog time alone is good for my mental health. I have not yet stopped grinding my damn teeth though. I'm prepared for a lecture and an attempted sale of a $1k dental guard this afternoon at the dentist.

        1000 USD for a dental guard  ??? Made of Gold? @Seul:

        Tell the dentist to piss off.

        God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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          gaseousclay
          Joined: 4 Nov 2016

          @manufc10:

          I think it's important to point out that there's a distinction between being alone and being lonely.  Everyone needs their alone time and there is nothing wrong with that as long as you are happy and it doesn't reach the point of loneliness.

          My feelings exactly. I think, too, that one's upbringing and life experiences can determine how we interact socially. I grew up around a bunch of a-holes, so i'm perfectly content being alone. The only person I spend time with is my son, but as he gets older he'll have his own life, and i'm fine with that too. It's funny because my son is an extrovert, a trait he gets from his mom. He thrives on socialising with other kids and he's very outgoing, whereas, i'm an introvert and am usually the quiet one in the room.

          WTB:
          IHSH-129 size L (blue)
          IHSH-19

          last edited by 18 Dec 2018, 17:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            DougNg
            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

            $1000 is about right. I think mine was even more than that before insurance.

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

            last edited by 18 Dec 2018, 19:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              mikebarhoot
              Iron Heart Deity
              Joined: 15 Dec 2015

              @mclaincausey:

              @DougNg:

              The video doesn't show but I can attest that since I started to work alone:

              1. my blood pressure is finally down to a normal level
              2. I've stopped grinding my teeth when I sleep
              3. my overall mood has improved
              4. my kitchen appliances have remained dent free

              So whatever Dr. Murthy had to say, I'm pretty much going to ignore it.

              I don't work alone, but I do for the first time work remotely. I was worried about the transition, but in the end working from home is awesome. The dog time alone is good for my mental health. I have not yet stopped grinding my damn teeth though. I'm prepared for a lecture and an attempted sale of a $1k dental guard this afternoon at the dentist.

              Academy or any sports store. Football mouth guard. ~$12. Chop the end that goes to face mask off or get one w out that piece. Been using them for grinding teeth ~30 years.  May take you a few “styles” to figure out which one you cant chomp through.

              last edited by 18 Dec 2018, 20:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                steelworker
                見習いボス
                Joined: 16 Apr 2014

                @mikebarhoot:

                @Seul:

                Piss off.

                Ditto and i like the way you think!

                you're both shite. Especially you, you filthy dirty rotten Belgian whacko.  🙂  🙂

                Wait, did I say whacko? I meant jerkoff. Sorry for any confusion.  😉

                Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                Well, I have others.

                last edited by 18 Dec 2018, 20:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  mclaincausey
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                  @mikebarhoot:

                  @mclaincausey:

                  @DougNg:

                  The video doesn't show but I can attest that since I started to work alone:

                  1. my blood pressure is finally down to a normal level
                  2. I've stopped grinding my teeth when I sleep
                  3. my overall mood has improved
                  4. my kitchen appliances have remained dent free

                  So whatever Dr. Murthy had to say, I'm pretty much going to ignore it.

                  I don't work alone, but I do for the first time work remotely. I was worried about the transition, but in the end working from home is awesome. The dog time alone is good for my mental health. I have not yet stopped grinding my damn teeth though. I'm prepared for a lecture and an attempted sale of a $1k dental guard this afternoon at the dentist.

                  Academy or any sports store. Football mouth guard. ~$12. Chop the end that goes to face mask off or get one w out that piece. Been using them for grinding teeth ~30 years.  May take you a few “styles” to figure out which one you cant chomp through.

                  Thanks, I thought about that–there is also an over-the-counter variant called Dentek.

                  Guess I should do something before my teeth are dust.

                  Think it, be it.

                  last edited by 18 Dec 2018, 21:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    steelworker
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 16 Apr 2014

                    I've spent much of my working life in a crane cab, I like it.

                    Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                    Well, I have others.

                    last edited by 18 Dec 2018, 21:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      DougNg
                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                      I actually had fractures in a bunch of my teeth because of how hard I clench my jaws

                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                      last edited by 18 Dec 2018, 23:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Chris
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                        That's how I chipped a couple of teeth, myself.

                        I've used both the football style mouth guards and the ones sold in the dental section of the grocery store.  I like these somewhat minimalist ones.

                        The $400 custom one from the dentist made my mouth hurt.  Of course.

                        last edited by 19 Dec 2018, 02:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          organisys
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 24 Mar 2015

                          @manufc10:

                          I think it's important to point out that there's a distinction between being alone and being lonely.  Everyone needs their alone time and there is nothing wrong with that as long as you are happy….

                          Still trying to get this through to my wife !

                          😃

                          Pride of Japan :-)

                          last edited by 19 Dec 2018, 12:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Filthy2123ozjunkie
                            見習いボスー
                            Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                            Would someone that lives in the UK be able to buy this for me from eBay (for my nephew) ? I can send money via PayPal beforehand. You can let me know what you want for shipping. It costs 15 pounds.

                            I need the large one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/253436591851?rt=nc&var=552604248789&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20161006002618%26meid%3Dec224e847d924b8bbd7907649ec64d73%26pid%3D100694%26rk%3D11%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D253436591851%26itm%3D552604248789

                            For whatever reason the seller refuses any communication or shipping to the USA.

                            last edited by 19 Dec 2018, 17:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Alex
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                              @Filthy send me an email and I will do it for you tonight

                              last edited by 19 Dec 2018, 17:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Filthy2123ozjunkie
                                見習いボスー
                                Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                                OMG thanks @Alex he will be so stoked.  😉 Thanks a lot.

                                last edited by 19 Dec 2018, 17:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  HeavyGenes
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 4 Jan 2011

                                  If youre in San Diego tomorrow I'm having a holiday party. Mostly coworkers. Funny as I got old that's who I socialize with.  Nothing too special. Just brews and foods. (if you arrive early enough)

                                  Expecting nothing but appreciate anyone who shows up. Anyways DM for more info!!! Would be nice to meet another IH member. I love kids, none of my own but maybe not the best party for them.

                                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                  Cheers! 

                                  last edited by 19 Dec 2018, 21:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    gaseousclay
                                    Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                                    Apparently my 5 yo has a “girlfriend.” It’s a classmate of his and according to him she declared this to him today and kissed him on the playground. It may sound cute and innocent but I told him it’s the school’s rule not to engage in inappropriate behavior, such as kissing. I also told him not to do it again. The last thing I need is this girl’s parents getting on my case about it. My boy was embarrassed to tell me but he said he was surprised that it happened [emoji15]

                                    #firstworldproblems

                                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                    WTB:
                                    IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                    IHSH-19

                                    last edited by 19 Dec 2018, 23:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Paul9221
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 19 Apr 2011

                                      @gaseousclay:

                                      Apparently my 5 yo has a “girlfriend.” It’s a classmate of his and according to him she declared this to him today and kissed him on the playground. It may sound cute and innocent but I told him it’s the school’s rule not to engage in inappropriate behavior, such as kissing. I also told him not to do it again. The last thing I need is this girl’s parents getting on my case about it. My boy was embarrassed to tell me but he said he was surprised that it happened [emoji15]

                                      #firstworldproblems

                                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                      And what if she's the one who had lice?! [emoji14]

                                      Blanket-line all the things!!!

                                      last edited by 20 Dec 2018, 01:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Seul
                                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                        Or herpes…

                                        last edited by 20 Dec 2018, 06:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          hajduk
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 14 Jul 2010

                                          [emoji15][emoji15]…[emoji1][emoji1][emoji1][emoji1]

                                          Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

                                          "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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