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CeCe Rogers on Facebook writes: "Two Black Tennessee lawmakers were physically escorted out of chambers this week while Republicans quietly held a hearing to approve gerrymandered maps that would eliminate the state's only majority-Black congressional district.

No referendum. No special election. No public vote.

Because they know what happens when voters actually get a say — just look at Virginia, where the people spoke so loudly that Republicans had to drag the courts in to override them.

This isn't new. During Reconstruction, Black Americans held more congressional seats than at any point in the prior 90 years of American history. And white supremacists spent the next several decades tearing that down, through gerrymandering, poll taxes, and voter intimidation.

150 years later, the same tools. Different suits.

The audacity of escorting Black lawmakers out of their own chambers while dismantling Black political representation, and then telling us the courts aren't political, is breathtaking. These are the same courts they're counting on to make it stick.

I never learned how, and its genuinely traumatic to force myself to take medication. I've cried, had panic attacks, immediately spit shit back out after taking it, everything, in the process of trying to take disgusting medication.

It should not be this horrific to struggle this hard. Please make medication more accessible. I am lucky that ADHD medication exists for children too. Or else I would never have been physically able to take it safely.

Disorganised list of terms used in slt for stroke- for study/quick reference.

AAC- Alternative augmentative communication.

ABI- Acquired brain injury (anytime after birth).

Agnosia- Inability to process sensory information (in Greek gnosis- "not knowing").

Aphasia- Impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write, depending on the affected area of the brain. (Greek a/without + phásis/speech").

Apraxia- Inability to execute purposeful, previously learned motor tasks, despite physical ability and willingness. (Greek a/without + praxis/action).

Aspiration- Food or fluid accidentally enters the lungs through the windpipe, often as a result of dysphagia.

Bilateral- Involving or affecting both sides, usually referencing both sides of the body.

Capacity- Ability to reason, make decisions and consider choices, express views and receive and understand information (AWI= Adult With Incapacity).

Cerebro-Vascular Accident (CVA)- Stroke.

Cognitive function- Anything involving thinking.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)- Blood clot forms in a deep vein.

Deglutition- The act of swallowing.

Dementia- Decline of function in the brain causes cognitive problems such as difficulty with memory, understanding and mood.

Dysfluency- Any type of speech which is marked with repetitions, prolongations and hesitations; an interruption in the flow of speech sounds. Commonly known as stuttering or stammering.

Dysarthria- Collection of motor speech disorders.

Dysphagia- Swallowing difficulties.

Embolism- Blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot or piece of fatty material or other debris in the blood stream. An embolism is a type of stroke.

Enteral feeding- Feeding through a tube connected to the person's stomach.

FAST test- 'Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech problems, Time to call 999'

Fluency- Smoothness with which sounds, syllables, words and phrases are joined together during oral language.

Hemorrhagic stroke-  Caused when a blood vessel in the brain bleeds into the brain tissues or the space around the brain.

Hemianopia-  Loss of one half of your visual field. 

Hemiparesis- Weakness on one side of the body.

Hemiplegia- Complete paralysis on one side of the body.

Hypotonia- Abnormal decrease of muscle tone.

Ischemic stroke/ Infarct- Damage to the brain caused by lack of blood flow, usually from a clot. An area of tissue that is dead because of a loss of blood supply. This is the most common type of stroke.

Infarction- A sudden loss of a tissue’s blood supply causing the tissue to die.

Ischemia- Blood flow (and thus oxygen) is restricted or reduced in a part of the body. 

Ischemic penumbra- Areas of damaged but still living brain cells arranged in a patchwork pattern around areas of dead brain cells.

Lacunar stroke/infarct- When a small artery deep in the brain becomes blocked, causing a small area of damaged brain tissue.

Left hemisphere- Controls speech, comprehension, arithmetic, and writing.

Muscle tone- The degree of natural tension in a person's muscles. Abnormally high muscle tone can lead to muscle tightness and stiffness (spasticity). Very low muscle tone can cause floppiness (hypotonia).

Muscle tension- When muscles of the body remain semi-contracted for a period of time in the resting state.

Naso-gastric (NG) tube-  Medical catheter that's inserted through your nose into your stomach.  Used both to deliver substances to your stomach and to draw substances out.

Neglect- Not being aware of one side of the body and/or environment.

Neuron- Nerve cell.

Neuroplasticity- The ability of undamaged parts of the brain to take over the jobs of damaged areas.

Nystagmus- Continuous uncontrolled movement of the eyes.

Paralysis- Partly or entirely unable to move the affected parts of the body.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)- Feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach.

Right hemisphere- Controls creativity, spatial ability, artistic, and musical skills

Stroke- Occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Spasticity- Abnormal increase in muscle tone or stiffness of muscle

Thrombolysis- An early treatment for some types of strokes caused by a blood clot.

Thrombosis- A blood clot that forms in an artery.

Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)-  sometimes called a “mini-stroke”. Blood flow to the brain is blocked for a short time, usually no more than 5 minutes.

Vertebral artery dissection (VAD)- A tear in the walls of an artery at the back of the neck, blood can then get between the layers of artery walls and can lead to a clot forming, causing a blockage (a stroke).

Then I watched Buffy which is the most anti black show ever... and I'm convinced Joss hypnotized people.

In Buffy there isn't a singly black character who isn't an evil person or vampire, and or isn't dispossessed of by death.

Also Joss completely ripped of Cowboy Bebop.

Quit erasing racism. They even skip over that part and address something else.

Swallowing disorders are common conditions that affect many individuals, particularly as they age. These disorders can make it difficult or painful to swallow food, liquids, or even saliva. Types of swallowing disorders include a range of conditions that can be broadly classified into two main types: dysphagia and odynophagia. Understanding the differences between these conditions is important for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Dysphagia: Difficulty Swallowing

Dysphagia refers to the condition where an individual experiences difficulty swallowing. This disorder can occur in both children and adults, and it can be caused by various factors, including neurological disorders, muscle dysfunction, or physical obstructions in the throat or oesophagus. People with dysphagia may feel as though food or liquid is getting stuck in their throat, or they might experience a sensation of choking or coughing when eating or drinking.

There are two main types of dysphagia: oropharyngeal dysphagia and oesophageal dysphagia. Oropharyngeal dysphagia affects the mouth and throat, making it difficult to initiate swallowing, while oesophageal dysphagia involves the oesophagus and makes it hard to move food from the throat to the stomach. Common causes of dysphagia include stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or conditions like acid reflux, which can cause narrowing or scarring of the oesophagus.

Odynophagia: Painful Swallowing

Odynophagia, in contrast, is characterised by pain or discomfort when swallowing. Unlike dysphagia, which primarily involves difficulty swallowing, odynophagia is marked by a sharp or burning pain in the throat, chest, or oesophagus during the swallowing process. This type of disorder can be caused by infections, inflammation, ulcers, or even tumours in the throat or oesophagus. Conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or infections such as thrush can also lead to odynophagia.

In some cases, odynophagia can occur alongside dysphagia, complicating the overall swallowing process. Individuals with odynophagia often experience pain with both solids and liquids, and it can significantly affect their ability to eat and drink.

Diagnosis and Treatment

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty swallowing or pain while swallowing, it is essential to seek medical attention. Diagnosis usually involves a detailed history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests, such as endoscopy or a barium swallow test. Treatment for swallowing disorders varies depending on the underlying cause. This may include medications, lifestyle changes, swallowing therapy, or, in some cases, surgical intervention.

“In order to realize our dreams, we must decide to wake up.”

believing you're above coexisting with others, creating socially and legally permissible violence, humiliating others as a bonding rite, the underlying 'logic' of racism is fascist and genocidal girl that's the problem

misogyny only exists to them when it’s a convenient tool for their racism but the absolute second the perpetrator is a male from their own race, it instantly flips to “not all men”. suddenly misogyny is something women just ‘whine about’