12-14-2003, 06:52 PM
Just wanna comment on a couple of things. Don't take IQ tests too seriously (I mean all IQ tests, not JUST the online ones) because they are inherently flawed. The idea of an IQ test is to test how much potential someone has to acquire knowledge. Now, everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Some people are better at math and logic, others at more abstract knowledge. For example, I am a sponge when it comes to the less mathematical sciences, ie psychology, geology, biology, etc. I suck at any math above algebra for the most part, and I hate chemistry and physics. Some people are better at literature, art, and so on. There are tests that can identify those strengths, but your IQ does not really show how smart you are, it just gives some kind of indication. Generally someone below 90 isn't particularly intelligent. Someone over 150 probably is intelligent. But there are lots of grey areas.
And 16 is correct about the chemical being released that makes you want to sleep. When men orgasm (through masturbation or otherwise), they get tired. They sleep after sex. For some reason, women tend to get chatty. One of God's cruel tricks. But trippy's situation is psychological and overpowers the human need for sleep, even with the body's own chemicals. My only point when I was talking to him is that valium is not a great thing to be dependent on. The reason I kept pushing the non-chemical solution is that insomnia is not just a random occurrance, it is based on some psychological issue. Many people get diagnosed, get drugs from a psychiatrist, and feel comfortable with that, and tend to forget all other avenues of treatment. That was the sense I got, but after more explanation I can see how difficult it is. I just hope it doesn't lead to more problems.
And 16 is correct about the chemical being released that makes you want to sleep. When men orgasm (through masturbation or otherwise), they get tired. They sleep after sex. For some reason, women tend to get chatty. One of God's cruel tricks. But trippy's situation is psychological and overpowers the human need for sleep, even with the body's own chemicals. My only point when I was talking to him is that valium is not a great thing to be dependent on. The reason I kept pushing the non-chemical solution is that insomnia is not just a random occurrance, it is based on some psychological issue. Many people get diagnosed, get drugs from a psychiatrist, and feel comfortable with that, and tend to forget all other avenues of treatment. That was the sense I got, but after more explanation I can see how difficult it is. I just hope it doesn't lead to more problems.