I apologize to Spo-fans near and far I’ve had no time to write a proper post. I am in conferences all day long, powwowing with my fellow wizards, learning things to make me less stupid. The Board of Directors Here at Spo-Reflections are down the street at Treasure Island” playing poker.* Here are some tidbits I have learned along the way.
Try to tell as many people as you can in town.
20% of the body’s energy is consumed by the brain, although it is only 2% of the body’s mass. Pig.
Speaking of rapacious brain matter, 50% of our genes are for brain development.
Despite ‘depot shot’ medications’ proven benefits towards keeping patients stable, patients are loathe to use them. They want control; they want to stop meds if they should want to.
There are five main types of dementia: Alzheimers; Frontal lobe; Lewy body type; Parkinson-type; Vascular-type. I remember them with the mnemonic “All Fags Love Pink Vests”. I admit it isn’t a nice way to remember something but it works.
Before the onset of dementia, the first sign is ceasing usual activities and the second sign is developing a depressed or apathetic mood.
Estrogen has anti-psychotic -like properties but androgens tend to cause psychosis. This means women are generally sane while men are basically crazy.
The leading cause of traumatic brain injury isn’t car accidents or assaults or sports injuries; it is falls. Try not to have any please.
Haldol kills neurons via 15 different toxic ways. Don’t use this. Ever. Besides, it’s so 80s.
There is a growing prevalence of autism. No one knows why. It could be because what we call autism has become so broad.
Giving amphetamines to patients makes them feel good, something called ‘the halo effect”. Just because a person feels better doesn’t mean they have ADHD or depression. It means they are taking speed. 🙂
*They were banned from “Paris” for reasons I won’t mention lest you are eating.
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December 4, 2018 at 10:18 AM
itsmyhusbandandme
If I were you I’d hit the slots?
JP
December 4, 2018 at 10:19 AM
Urspo
I don’t gamble as I am a sore loser 😊
December 4, 2018 at 10:46 AM
Todd Gunther
How about a contest open to fellow bloggers to come up with a better meme for AFLPV?
December 4, 2018 at 12:28 PM
Urspo
Have at it !
December 4, 2018 at 3:50 PM
anne marie in philly
a fabulous lover practices voraciously. just ask mistress maddie!
December 4, 2018 at 12:27 PM
Debra She Who Seeks
Hmmm, that fun fact about estrogen and androgens explains a lot, actually.
December 4, 2018 at 12:28 PM
Urspo
The audience thought as much
December 4, 2018 at 12:36 PM
anne marie in philly
“This means women are generally sane while men are basically crazy.” – HELL YEAH! I know that and I ain’t a doctor (nor do I play one on tv).
December 4, 2018 at 3:46 PM
Todd Gunther
Of course, this flies in the face of the traditional philosophy, “Bitches be crazy!”
December 4, 2018 at 3:49 PM
anne marie in philly
bitch! ;-b
December 4, 2018 at 4:00 PM
Urspo
One can’t argue against science
December 4, 2018 at 12:41 PM
sebby holmes
I wish I was at this conference. It sounds amazing 👍
December 5, 2018 at 7:15 AM
Urspo
It was typical shrink stuff 🙂
December 4, 2018 at 1:15 PM
Old Lurker
What is a depot shot medication?
Did you meet Mike in LAS?
Has Someone been entertaining himself? I hope he has not spent the entire vacation fiddling around on Scruff.
December 5, 2018 at 7:16 AM
Urspo
Depot medications are shots once a month instead of daily pills.
I did not hear from Mike
Someone played games/lost 60 dollars I think
December 5, 2018 at 8:47 AM
Old Lurker
Did you see a show?
December 5, 2018 at 9:07 AM
Urspo
No shows. After dinner we both sank like rocks and each night was a ‘school night’ after all. 🙂
December 4, 2018 at 2:43 PM
rjjs8878
I used to attend sales conferences in Las Vegas. I never cared for the town, except for the Four Seasons, which is an oasis of calm in the middle of chaos.
December 4, 2018 at 4:00 PM
Urspo
Calm in Lost Vegas is as rare as white blackbirds in hell
December 4, 2018 at 4:51 PM
mcpersonalspace54
My ex-wife took speed. I don’t have happy memories of that time. It totally changed her.
December 5, 2018 at 7:16 AM
Urspo
There is a lot of people taking speed for the wrong reasons, alas
December 4, 2018 at 11:12 PM
wcs
It’s hard to imagine being on drugs all the time. Now, if you’ll excuse me, my glass is empty…
December 5, 2018 at 7:16 AM
Urspo
It feels like everyone here in PHX is taking CBD
December 5, 2018 at 1:09 AM
Moving with Mitchell
Fun facts. As for the higher prevalence of autism, I do think it’s the fact that it’s much more broadly defined. My brother 58-year-old brother is clearly now classified as on the spectrum. However, when he was growing up, it wasn’t even considered because autism was so much more narrowly defined. I think a lot of the kids I worked with as an art therapist in those days would now be placed on the spectrum, as well. (And sure hope that it’s not simply that more and more children are autistic these days!)
December 5, 2018 at 7:17 AM
Urspo
Thanks for sharing!
December 5, 2018 at 4:18 AM
David
Avoid falling, feed your brain, men are crazy (god love em),avoid some drugs, dementia is far more than Alzheimer’s. Got it. As long as it is the BOD and not MCR who has been banned from the Casino.
December 5, 2018 at 7:17 AM
Urspo
MCR doesn’t go near casino. They resemble one of the levels of hell
December 5, 2018 at 7:11 AM
Ravager619
I totally get it on the brain part. What I do requires a lot of thinking and I struggle with eating enough for breakfast and the work day for it.
December 5, 2018 at 7:18 AM
Urspo
Treat your brain well and you shall be better off.
December 7, 2018 at 8:33 AM
earnestlydebra
Very interesting. My mom has frontal lobe, which I’ve been told is the reason why she still has a a pleasant outlook. I was told it was due to untreated long-term blood pressure issues. A good reason to avoid contracts. LOL Debra