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44. Well, not certain about the "not broke" part, given the horror show

Fri Feb 6, 2026, 01:19 PM

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which we currently inhabit, but I will be content with what I have! I seem to be an oddity amoung my generation, never even tried any of the mind-altering stuff. . .figured my mind was weird enough as it was!

The fact that this study came out of UCHealth/Anschutz was interesting. I understand that they have a decent reputation. My only experience with them is second-hand, when friends are patients here.

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Other forms work just as well Blue Full Moon Friday #16

I find this quite encouraging! slightlv Friday #17

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Which helps with cognitive improvement. Blue Full Moon Friday #55

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shitt. .errrr, stitt, is a waste of oxygen. niyad Friday #32

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Or doing crossword puzzles, other word games! niyad Friday #46

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