The "What Are You Doing This Moment" Thread

[EternalMetal]

You dont even know what you are talking about, and are quoting sources that arent even reputable to support your argument. Those sources exaggerate the incidence of DAI and underplay the idea of cerebral hypoxia by simply defining hypoxia and coming to false conclusions. Brain tissue may be sensitive, but definitely not as sensitive as you or your sources are trying to claim.

 

[Trodden]

and yet we have had cases of people without reported concussions showing signs of CTE

and I do know what Im talking about, Im going to school for physical rehabilitation

 

[EternalMetal]

and yet we have had cases of people without reported concussions showing signs of CTE

and I do know what Im talking about, Im going to school for physical rehabilitation

Correlation does not equal causation. Surely mild brain damage can occur during blows to the head that do not meet the concussion protocol, but attributing this to sneezing or even most forms of headbanging (some people are too intense) is stretching it a bit.

Btw, I have a degree in biochemistry, am an active EMT, and studying to become a PA. If you are aware of better sources to support your claims, I will be happy to see them. I dont think anyone in medicine claims to be the purveyor of absolute certainty, so I will concede in light of concrete evidence. As it stands, I do not believe brain tissue to be quite as weak as you are implying.

 

[Trodden]

Correlation does not equal causation. Surely mild brain damage can occur during blows to the head that do not meet the concussion protocol, but attributing this to sneezing or even most forms of headbanging (some people are too intense) is stretching it a bit.

Btw, I have a degree in biochemistry, am an active EMT, and studying to become a PA. If you are aware of better sources to support your claims, I will be happy to see them. I dont think anyone in medicine claims to be the purveyor of absolute certainty, so I will concede in light of concrete evidence. As it stands, I do not believe brain tissue to be quite as weak as you are implying.

you have a degree in biochemistry, yet you dont think ischemic events lead to brain cell death???

 

[CiG]

Debating whether it would be okay for me to report CASSETTEISGOD.

Instead of reporting me for frivolous reasons why don't you seek out help in real life? You clearly need it kid.

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

I haven't read the posts thoroughly because this argument looks beyond stupid, but please tell me you're not implying that sneezing is an ischemic event.

 

[EternalMetal]

you have a degree in biochemistry, yet you dont think ischemic events lead to brain cell death???

Well, I am saying that you are improperly defining what qualifies to be an ischemic event. Brain cells wont start dying in seconds.

 

[Trodden]

Well, I am saying that you are improperly defining what qualifies to be an ischemic event. Brain cells wont start dying in seconds.

is that an absolute?

no brain cells are capable of dying from even soft impacts, or oxygen deprivation regardless of duration?

you actually believe that?

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

Debating whether it would be okay for me to report CASSETTEISGOD.

Snitches get stitches 'round here boay!

 

[PrincessHades]

There are different kinds of nerve cells. I'm most worried about the motor neurons. But it is pretty bad for your brain. If I sniff a lot of rubber cement, I will get a ten minute high with a hard to describe full body warmth, and I will be numb. However, for the next week, I will be stupid. I won't be able to think about anything. That shows how much damage it causes. Luckily, most of it is repaired. However, I am sure repeated use will make me like that permanently. I am not as smart as I used to be. There is both short term and long term brain damage. Most is not permanent, but neurons never grow back the same. They always mutate. I actually wonder if this brings a risk of brain cancer. Some types of inhalants are proven to cause lung cancer.

 

[PrincessHades]

Instead of reporting me for frivolous reasons why don't you seek out help in real life? You clearly need it kid.

Fuck mental help.

 

[Krow]

There's so many safer ways to get fucked up man, don't you have a crusty uncle that'll buy you a 40 or something? As small as you are a 40 of Hurricane or some shit would fuck you up beyond recognition way longer than frying brain cells.

 

[EternalMetal]

is that an absolute?

no brain cells are capable of dying from even soft impacts, or oxygen deprivation regardless of duration?

you actually believe that?

Yes, I dont believe a cell will initiate apoptosis based on infinitesimal changes in conditions. Certainly not within seconds of oxygen deprivation, that I am sure of. Slight tissue damage due to trauma of any kind? I guess it is plausible that some death may occur on a very low scale, but this type of cell death would be so subtle that it would be impossible to measure it (so you would only be able to theorize the possibility). Stuff this subtle is not what is leading you to observe CTE without diagnosed concussions, at least. Do you really believe that it is?

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

well tbh he's still gonna be fryin' some brain cells with that 40 too, lol. But yeah, i fully endorse krows statement

 

[EternalMetal]

well tbh he's still gonna be fryin' some brain cells with that 40 too, lol.

Have you read anything ive posted in the past page or so? This wouldnt be the case.

There are different kinds of nerve cells. I'm most worried about the motor neurons. But it is pretty bad for your brain. If I sniff a lot of rubber cement, I will get a ten minute high with a hard to describe full body warmth, and I will be numb. However, for the next week, I will be stupid. I won't be able to think about anything. That shows how much damage it causes. Luckily, most of it is repaired. However, I am sure repeated use will make me like that permanently. I am not as smart as I used to be. There is both short term and long term brain damage. Most is not permanent, but neurons never grow back the same. They always mutate. I actually wonder if this brings a risk of brain cancer. Some types of inhalants are proven to cause lung cancer.

There is no way to determine when the next time will become the last time. Paralysis will be the least of your problems if the next time you do it your heart stops beating, or you lose consciousness and never get it back. There is such thing as neuroplasticity, but you are taking it too far; you are probably doing irreversible brain damage if you can notice the long term effects. I suggest stopping inhalants entirely, for your own good.

 

[Trodden]

Yes, I dont believe a cell will initiate apoptosis based on infinitesimal changes in conditions. Certainly not within seconds of oxygen deprivation, that I am sure of. Slight tissue damage due to trauma of any kind? I guess it is plausible that some death may occur on a very low scale, but this type of cell death would be so subtle that it would be impossible to measure it (so you would only be able to theorize the possibility). Stuff this subtle is not what is leading you to observe CTE without diagnosed concussions, at least. Do you really believe that it is?

Im not saying every instance will lead to brain cell death. I am saying there are other factors that could induce such occurrences, such as medications, o2 saturation levels, diet and exercise, diabetes, etc. Some or a few of those factors could lead to cell death with some o2 deprivation. I never said the amount would be measurable. I was saying brain cells die all the time, for a wide array of reasons and variables, let alone drugs or alcohol

I didnt say things of such a minute nature lead to CTE, but there have been several documented cases of people getting CTE without being diagnosed with concussions. I dont think we have near the full score of the impact on our neurological system by just existing.

indoor and outdoor pollution, decreasing water quality, decreasing food quality, work hazards, etc. there are many things that can damage your brain, and I dont think anyone can know the full picture. we're still learning a lot. Neurology is a field constantly growing and expanding

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

Have you read anything ive posted in the past page or so? This wouldnt be the case.

No, i havent. I skimmed through some bullshit about losing brain cells from sneezing and had enough. Just read the first post on this page which was krows. So drinking shitty malt liquor wont kill brain cells? Knocking down bottles of whisky or vodka nightly wont kill your brain cells? Or at least somehow conttibute to the lossof brain cells? Im no expert here, jsut asking.

 

[CiG]

Fuck mental help.

Who said anything about mental help? Chain yourself to a tree until you no longer need to wreck your brain with household cleaning products.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

Maybe i need to lock him up in a room for a little while ...

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

"Bart is a vampire, beer kills brain cells. Now let's go back to that...building...thingy...where our beds and TV...is."