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Dr. Drew Pinsky

4kitties — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:50:12 GMT

I have been able to put recent events in perspective and feel calmer after listening to him. Worth a read for any of us that may be feeling nervous about the recent virus. I will not post a link but his remarks are very easy to find on several sites on the internet.

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RetRN — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:54:31 GMT

I agree. I wish he would run for office in his state.

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4kitties — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:56:30 GMT

I know so many of us are scared and I thought it may be helpful to read his remarks, as he is a doctor and not a politician. I have heard that some wanted him to run for office.

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Vivian — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:59:02 GMT

I listen to the scientists. At this point we do not know how dangerous this will be. To me that means those who say we are all doomed have as much credibility as those who say we have nothing to worry about. There is nothing wrong with taking precautions. This is not a political or media issue but a public health issue.

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SharkE — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:00:35 GMT

He made some good points. All the people who are stock piling toliet paper and such will have a good supply I guess.

This is knocking other subjects off the TV that we were getting tired of hearing about and not really caring about the exit of Royals, etc.

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Johnnyeager — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:06:42 GMT

Sure, it's a Public Heath Issue. That has been and is being politicized, as are most things.

And it is a Huge Media Event. The Media loves this type of thing, whether we and they want to admit it. Cue scary music, put up picture of Giant Corona Virus and go to intro......

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:10:04 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
He made some good points. All the people who are stock piling toliet paper and such will have a good supply I guess.

This is knocking other subjects off the TV that we were getting tired of hearing about and not really caring about the exit of Royals, etc.

I went grocery shopping this AM. and I actually needed toilet paper. There were 2 of the 20 roll packs left, and I snagged one, but I was self conscious, I wanted to yell " but I needed it ." LOL.😂

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Krimpette — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:19:02 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I feel the same way! I order my toilet paper from Amazon and it was my normal time for re-order. I almost felt "guilty"!!!!!!!!!!

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lovescats — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:19:37 GMT

on the clip I watched he seemed to talk loud ( I won't saying he was yelling) about how many people die from the regular flu but he didn't say anything about the shortage of testing kits.

And I don't think he would go to any areas where there are any active cases.

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CherryHugs — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:32:46 GMT

I saw that too and do feel some better and can relax more. Plus I had a Dr appt today and she put my fears at ease as well. She said, as we all know and have read and heard over and over, just do the same things you normally do during cold and flu season: washing hands, stay away from crowds, stay away from a hacking coughing person, take vitamins, eat healthy, hand sanitizer.

I also heard yesterday on the news that there is not alot to report about it right now so you hear the same news over and over and that is very true. They said get away from the news and listening and reading about the virus, and go about your business!

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:32:38 GMT

Dr. Jennifer Ashton was on GMA this morning and she said there is a website www.ready.gov that we should all follow. It is not specific to Covid-19 but rather anything in general that may cause people to need to be in their home for extended periods of time whether that be illness, storms, etc.

She said these things are things we should always have in our house.

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Sooner — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:35:15 GMT

Anyone on air, anyone who goes on camera (barring people just in some catastrophic event of course) is a politician. They are there to speak, to tell and sell a story and to tell it from a certain bias and viewpoint.

We don't like to hear it, but it is accurate. People censor what they say. People talk to you from their perspective. It's important you see any talking head to think about why they are talking and where they are coming from. We all say things slanted toward our perspective.

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:09:08 GMT

OMG, people need to stop.

There are a few here that are on the train to Hysteria or Panicville. From masks to cleaning products to hand sanitizers and now toilet paper.

Unless you are elderly or have a health issue that would be life threatening should you come down the virus, go on with your daily life, just make smart choices about where you are going.

Am I concerned, yes I am however I'm not going to find out when the next delivery of whatever is going to make it to the supermarket and go stand in line waiting for the store to open.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:10:22 GMT

I'm sure he said the exact same things that all the experts have been saying since January but people just chose to upset themselves. I wish I knew why. If you this Pinsky guy got through to you helped you get perspective on things, I am very happy about that.

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Porcelain — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:16:11 GMT

Isn't that the Loveline guy who gives out dating advice?

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tansy — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:19:20 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
Isn't that the Loveline guy who gives out dating advice?

Yes. He also has political aspirations.

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Porcelain — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:36:28 GMT

@tansy wrote:
@Porcelain wrote:
Isn't that the Loveline guy who gives out dating advice?
Yes. He also has political aspirations.

If we're so desperate for reassurance and leadership that we turn to some radio show host, we're in trouble.

Edited to add: So is this a political thread? I have no idea what this guy's persuasion is, only having heard him when I was younger giving quite explicit love and nookie advice.

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:45:16 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
@tansy wrote:
@Porcelain wrote:
Isn't that the Loveline guy who gives out dating advice?
Yes. He also has political aspirations.
If we're so desperate for reassurance and leadership that we turn to some radio show host, we're in trouble.

Edited to add: So is this a political thread? I have no idea what this guy's persuasion is, only having heard him when I was younger giving quite explicit love and nookie advice.

He's a real doctor. He's a board certified internist who specializes in treating addictions and also board certified in addiction medicine.

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Porcelain — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:51:21 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@Porcelain wrote:
@tansy wrote:
@Porcelain wrote:
Isn't that the Loveline guy who gives out dating advice?
Yes. He also has political aspirations.
If we're so desperate for reassurance and leadership that we turn to some radio show host, we're in trouble.

Edited to add: So is this a political thread? I have no idea what this guy's persuasion is, only having heard him when I was younger giving quite explicit love and nookie advice.
He's a real doctor. He's a board certified internist who specializes in treating addictions and also board certified in addiction medicine.

So the advice is for alcoholics and opioid addicts and gambling addicts on how to not get sick? Maybe avoiding contagion in rehab? Or about how they should handle stress about it and not turn to the bottle or pills to feel better?