Question 1

which type of personality disorder is it when someone feels the need to argue about meaningless issues?

Accepted Answer

Opposition disorder: Opposition disorder.  This is the need to argue about anything rather than being considerate and cooperative.  This is a psychological problem that may have a genetic basis.

Question 2

i don't smoke but i'm curious about weed smoking because people argue about it when i tell them any kind of smoke is bad! is weed bad?

Accepted Answer

Bad and maybe good: Unfortunately most info on 'weed' is generated by government funded research. If the researchers find positive aspects they say they won't report them due to the threat of not being funded the next time. Until weed is legal we won't know the real story. Many cultures claim it as a sacred healing herb. The us pharmacopeia, pre-1950's, included it as a treatment for a variety of illnesses.

Question 3

different opinions about what medication has to be on it seems like they argue more  question is do you know if any of the chemo would you recommend o?

Accepted Answer

Usually cxombo: Chemotherapy is still the mainstay for most malignancies.  Depending on whether they are in the GI tract, lung or sarcomatous in origin. several appear effective.  While cure doesn't occur for the solid tumors in comparison to the lymphomas, leukemias some benefit can result in terms of prologation in survival.  Combo's containing taxol (paclitaxel) and its derivatives as well as the platinums seem to help.

Question 4

why do they argue about the chikfila chicken place? my teen son is very upset.

Accepted Answer

Media Bias: There are media & politicians who are quick to criticize anyone that doesn't follow their views. The company closes its stores on sunday & follows christian  beliefs is branded as out of touch or intolerant by politicians who want to  gain notoriety of favor with their political base. Interesting that these politicians complain about intolerance while refusing to tolerate the values of others.

Question 5

i feel lost for words when i argue or insulting someone, intimidation is a worry for me and i fear. how to get through this?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm: When driven by anger or hostility, we get a response from adrenaline release and can get flustered or react without thinking.  A better approach is to remain calm in the face of feeling threatened and walk away from the confrontation.  Sometimes acting rashly or impulsive can cause more harm and lead to escalating violence.

Question 6

would you wake up right after a nocturnal seizure? or does this argue against a nocturnal seizure?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Following a seizure, there is a post-ictal period lasting sometimes up to 30-45 minutes.  Furthermore, some of these events cause falling out of bed, with possible head injury or concussion, with resultant amnesia. Seizures themselves are often forgotten, another source of amnesia.  In other words, the subject rarely ever knows what occurred.

Question 7

when i argue with my spouse or get upset quickly, i vomit every time sometimes more than once what can be happening?

Accepted Answer

Possibly ge reflux: Sounds like stress evoking gastroesophageal reflux. Several studies have shown association. It’s still debatable whether or not stress actually increases the production of stomach acid or physically creates a worsening in acid. Many scientists believe that when stressed sensitive to smaller amounts of acid.

Question 8

sometimes when i get really mad and i argue i cry for no reason like if i was a child.. why is that? and how can it be controlled?

Accepted Answer

Brain Development!: Talking things through and getting enough exercise & sleep may be enough to help with the adolescent ability to recognize other people's emotions and deal with what may be normal "outbursts!" a "noisier brain, " as we say! but, have a conversation with your pediatrician and let him/her know of your concerns. There may be other, more troubling, causes & though rare, should be considered w her/him!

Question 9

how can you argue that internet addiction is a real disorder?

Accepted Answer

It's controversial: There is a concept of "process addictions"-gambling, sex, internet (which can be both sex;gambling and other things), compulsive dangerous activity (adrenaline "junkies), which some people feel are an addictive disorders while others think it is a variation of an obsessive-compulsive disorder. There is argument about the line between bad habits and disorders, but there is no doubt folks need help.

Question 10

is it abuse for daycare workers to argue in front of children?

Accepted Answer

No: I would not consider an argument that daycare workers have amongst each other abuse.  Inappropriate, yes.  Adults should refrain from arguing in front of children.  It is inappropriate for daycare professionals to be doing this.  It may be scaring the children who are witnessing this, and teaching them inappropriate behaviors.

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I don't smoke but i'm curious about weed smoking because people argue about it when i tell them any kind of smoke is bad! is weed bad?

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Different opinions about what medication has to be on it seems like they argue more question is do you know if any of the chemo would you recommend o?

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Why do they argue about the chikfila chicken place? my teen son is very upset.

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I feel lost for words when i argue or insulting someone, intimidation is a worry for me and i fear. how to get through this?

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Would you wake up right after a nocturnal seizure? or does this argue against a nocturnal seizure?

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When i argue with my spouse or get upset quickly, i vomit every time sometimes more than once what can be happening?

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Sometimes when i get really mad and i argue i cry for no reason like if i was a child.. why is that? and how can it be controlled?

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How can you argue that internet addiction is a real disorder?

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Is it abuse for daycare workers to argue in front of children?

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