lobstermobster, I read the article you posted. You might notice that they never say no one has RLS - in fact, they strongly imply some people do, 2.7% of people. Their point was about the syndrome being overblown (something I think we can all agree with) - not non-existent.
[QUOTE=Helen’s Eidolon]
lobstermobster, I read the article you posted. You might notice that they never say no one has RLS - in fact, they strongly imply some people do, 2.7% of people. Their point was about the syndrome being overblown (something I think we can all agree with) - not non-existent.
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Yes ma’am. I’m dumb but I can read good. Made up was the first thing that popped into my brain when I was thinking about how its an example of overmedicalization of just small stupid things that the body does. My legs don’t often rest. Whenever I sit I bounce my legs really fast. People who sit on the same bench as me ask me to stop all the time. At night time I stretch and release my legs basically all night because I like to pop my knee and ankle joints over and over. It’s obnoxious, drives my boyfriend crazy and leaves my legs sore the next day, but I’ll be a middle aged mongoloid from memphis before I say I have fucking Restless Leg Syndrome. It’s just so “worst case scenario”. I’m just tightly wound, high energy, and overstimulated. I don’t need to put a medical name on it and complain about it. My mommy and daddy told me I was special when I was little so I don’t need to be sick.
I feel like I do this rant like once every few weeks here and always get blasted for it. Can we just skip that part and basically all agree that I’m probably being insensitive to all the suffering legs of the Straight Dope. And I don’t know any of you personally so I can’t say whether or not any one of you is actually afflicted or just over dramatic. I wouldn’t be able to say even if I did know you personally so try to not assume I’m making personal accusations. And even if you do have disease a or syndrome b I would like to think we could all just lighten up and have a sense of humor about our flaws.
Oh and ** Resistance is Character-Formin**, I could kiss you on the mouth for that.
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Well shit, I have to pass out cold to qualify? Couldn’t I just barf a few times. Maybe cry?
[On review I see that I’m probably covered in the “etc” and “whatever” clauses. We’re cool, then, Guin.]
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Yeah, the “whatever”. For example, if you run to the doctor for every little pimple, or for every tantrum your kid throws, etc. Basically, what Helen’s Eidolon said.
In other words, if the cure is worse than the disease.
(Oh, and people who abuse anti-biotics and take them when they don’t need them.)
[QUOTE=Resistance is Character-Formin]
And I gave up wanting to live with my parents at around the 12th grade. 
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And that has what to do with the topic at hand?
:rolleyes: Making fun of the fact that I live at home is soooo 2005. Like I haven’t heard it before.
[QUOTE=Guinastasia]
And that has what to do with the topic at hand?
:rolleyes: Making fun of the fact that I live at home is soooo 2005. Like I haven’t heard it before.
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When you criticize somebody elses maturity you open yourself up to it.
Whatever. yawn
Stop yawning, dammit. Ya made me yawn.
[QUOTE=Guinastasia]
And that has what to do with the topic at hand?
:rolleyes: Making fun of the fact that I live at home is soooo 2005. Like I haven’t heard it before.
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You’ve been living at home since 2005?
[QUOTE=lobstermobster]
You’ve been living at home since 2005?
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She’s something like 30 and has never left home. Only recently got a job.
[QUOTE=Resistance is Character-Formin]
She’s something like 30 and has never left home. Only recently got a job.
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I am constantly struck by how snarky little losers find that fact so fascinating.
[QUOTE=EddyTeddyFreddy]
I am constantly struck by how snarky little losers find that fact so fascinating.
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Hey I’m just now getting this information here, guy.
[QUOTE=lobstermobster]
Hey I’m just now getting this information here, guy.
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I wasn’t speaking of you, since you clearly didn’t know it.
Oh, and I’m not a guy.
There is actually a side-bet about who will have sex sooner, between Guin and Lob. It’s neck and neck.
But that’s because us losers have nothing better to joke about.
[QUOTE=bbs2k]
There is actually a side-bet about who will have sex sooner, between Guin and Lob. It’s neck and neck.
But that’s because us losers have nothing better to joke about.
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But Guin’s already getting laid, apparently repeatedly by men of various ethnicities - http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=9187671&postcount=36
[QUOTE=Resistance is Character-Formin]
When you criticize somebody elses maturity you open yourself up to it.
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Gosh, a new troll with a familiarity with the history of the board. My heavens, what should I do?
[QUOTE=Resistance is Character-Formin]
But Guin’s already getting laid, apparently repeatedly by men of various ethnicities - http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=9187671&postcount=36
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Okay there hero. Settle down. My comment was made in jest, and you are just trying way too hard.
[QUOTE=bbs2k]
There is actually a side-bet about who will have sex sooner, between Guin and Lob. It’s neck and neck.
But that’s because us losers have nothing better to joke about.
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sex is for suckers. It won’t be me
[QUOTE=lobstermobster]
sex is for suckers. It won’t be me
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Actually, I know I joked about it, but can I ask a serious-type of question?
Why don’t you enjoy sex? Given that it isn’t completely penetration centered.
Do you enjoy kissing? On the lips? On your breasts? Oral sex? What type of intimacy do you enjoy?
Would you like a nice massage? Would you enjoy your partners hands running down your sides and caressing your sides?
Is sex a physical discomfort, or just something you don’t enjoy “doing”?
I apologize if this is dumb to ask, but I really don’t know.
[QUOTE=bbs2k]
Actually, I know I joked about it, but can I ask a serious-type of question?
Why don’t you enjoy sex? Given that it isn’t completely penetration centered.
Do you enjoy kissing? On the lips? On your breasts? Oral sex? What type of intimacy do you enjoy?
Would you like a nice massage? Would you enjoy your partners hands running down your sides and caressing your sides?
Is sex a physical discomfort, or just something you don’t enjoy “doing”?
I apologize if this is dumb to ask, but I really don’t know.
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Alright Cassanova, this has nothing to do with restless leg syndrome. You’re fogging up the windows.
I’m sorry to all the true RLS sufferers but for me, it’s up there with ADD, ADHD and Asperger’s as diseases a lot of people convince themselves they have.
[QUOTE=Justin_Bailey]
I’m sorry to all the true RLS sufferers but for me, it’s up there with ADD, ADHD and Asperger’s as diseases a lot of people convince themselves they have.
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don’t forget chronic fatigue syndrome, OCD, and borderline personality