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MaddogStarCraft
Profile Joined January 2012
Canada64 Posts
March 24 2012 19:36 GMT
#41
On March 25 2012 01:08 bblack wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 22 2012 09:27 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
I have Major depression, psychotic depression, severe GAD and social anxiety, psychosis (basically paranoid schizophrenia but i'm only 16 so they can't give a 100% diagnoses), manic and hypo-manic episodes, I was hospitalized for 3 weeks for trying to drown myself (got caught), I also have ADHD (Over 7 psychiatrists have diagnosed) and a chance of Bi-Polar 1 as well as OCD (I wet my hands 60-90 times a day)

To expand on the psychosis. I sometimes will lose track of reality because of the voices I hear and the things I see, and I get really paranoid and will close all of the blinds and windows in my house and lock everything several times thinking that the government is out to get me and that they want to kidnap and kill me. I've been handling the psychotic episodes all right although I am working through different meds to try and find one that works. Although I almost always hear voices talking to me and I am paranoid about doing anything outside my house, and I sometimes see weird shadows and small animals running around.

Glad to see someone spreading the word about mental health, and lots of false information in this thread for certain posters.

If anyone has any questions, I would love to answer them.

Meds I'm on...

Methylphenidate/Ritalin ER:72mg (max dose)
Sertaline/Zoloft: 200mg (max dose)
Clonazepam/Klonopin: 4-5mg a day
Mirtazapine/Remeron: 15mg

Meds i'm supposed to be on but don't take...

300mg Acetaminophen- 30mg codiene - 15mg caffeine/Tylenol 3


Seems like you have a lot of problems, sorry to hear about that
In my personal opinion you are being treated in a very american way, just prescribing 7 (!) meds at the same time. Over here, people rarely receive more than 3 psychofarmaca at the same time.
What I was wondering though, is why you randomly leave out about half of your meds when you are still experiencing problems?



I live in Canada...

I'm on 4 meds... I was listing them as generic name/brand name

I'm off the Tylenol #3's because I have had a bad experience with drug delirium involving them and so I only take it when the pain becomes unbearable.

Ok the Ritalin is for ADHD, I don't have that kind of ADHD that people joke about "Oh yeah that's just my ADHD haha..." I have actual diagnosed ADHD, without my meds I can barely read.

The Sertaline is for major depression, I've tried to kill myself twice, it's kind of important that I have this med.

The Clonazepam is for my severe social anxiety, I literally will be paralysed with fear if I am ever in a public place on no meds.

The Remeron i'm off now.

I'm also on Quetiapine/Seroquel 100mg for psychotic depression/schizophrenia, it's not really working and it's going to be bumped by a huge amount on Tuesday.

I also see a social worker twice a week, a CYC (Child and youth care worker) once a week. I see a psychiatrist once every week and a half.

I think you fail to understand the neurological side of mental health.
Gluon
Profile Joined April 2011
Netherlands391 Posts
March 24 2012 23:29 GMT
#42
On March 25 2012 04:36 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 25 2012 01:08 bblack wrote:
On March 22 2012 09:27 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
I have Major depression, psychotic depression, severe GAD and social anxiety, psychosis (basically paranoid schizophrenia but i'm only 16 so they can't give a 100% diagnoses), manic and hypo-manic episodes, I was hospitalized for 3 weeks for trying to drown myself (got caught), I also have ADHD (Over 7 psychiatrists have diagnosed) and a chance of Bi-Polar 1 as well as OCD (I wet my hands 60-90 times a day)

To expand on the psychosis. I sometimes will lose track of reality because of the voices I hear and the things I see, and I get really paranoid and will close all of the blinds and windows in my house and lock everything several times thinking that the government is out to get me and that they want to kidnap and kill me. I've been handling the psychotic episodes all right although I am working through different meds to try and find one that works. Although I almost always hear voices talking to me and I am paranoid about doing anything outside my house, and I sometimes see weird shadows and small animals running around.

Glad to see someone spreading the word about mental health, and lots of false information in this thread for certain posters.

If anyone has any questions, I would love to answer them.

Meds I'm on...

Methylphenidate/Ritalin ER:72mg (max dose)
Sertaline/Zoloft: 200mg (max dose)
Clonazepam/Klonopin: 4-5mg a day
Mirtazapine/Remeron: 15mg

Meds i'm supposed to be on but don't take...

300mg Acetaminophen- 30mg codiene - 15mg caffeine/Tylenol 3


Seems like you have a lot of problems, sorry to hear about that
In my personal opinion you are being treated in a very american way, just prescribing 7 (!) meds at the same time. Over here, people rarely receive more than 3 psychofarmaca at the same time.
What I was wondering though, is why you randomly leave out about half of your meds when you are still experiencing problems?



I live in Canada...

I'm on 4 meds... I was listing them as generic name/brand name

I'm off the Tylenol #3's because I have had a bad experience with drug delirium involving them and so I only take it when the pain becomes unbearable.

Ok the Ritalin is for ADHD, I don't have that kind of ADHD that people joke about "Oh yeah that's just my ADHD haha..." I have actual diagnosed ADHD, without my meds I can barely read.

The Sertaline is for major depression, I've tried to kill myself twice, it's kind of important that I have this med.

The Clonazepam is for my severe social anxiety, I literally will be paralysed with fear if I am ever in a public place on no meds.

The Remeron i'm off now.

I'm also on Quetiapine/Seroquel 100mg for psychotic depression/schizophrenia, it's not really working and it's going to be bumped by a huge amount on Tuesday.

I also see a social worker twice a week, a CYC (Child and youth care worker) once a week. I see a psychiatrist once every week and a half.

I think you fail to understand the neurological side of mental health.

Cheers,

I've never said you didn't live in Canada, I merely feel you are being treated in a very american way
As for the neurological side of mental health, I graduated in clinical psychology and am now doing my second major in neuroscience, so I'm not entirely unfamiliar with the field. I understand what the drugs that you are taking are for, and am glad for the positive effects that most of them seem to have.
My main question however was just why you aren't taking all prescribed meds? Especially considering the fact that you are still reporting symptoms. I've always wondered about that.

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MaddogStarCraft
Profile Joined January 2012
Canada64 Posts
March 25 2012 00:37 GMT
#43
On March 25 2012 08:29 bblack wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 25 2012 04:36 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
On March 25 2012 01:08 bblack wrote:
On March 22 2012 09:27 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
I have Major depression, psychotic depression, severe GAD and social anxiety, psychosis (basically paranoid schizophrenia but i'm only 16 so they can't give a 100% diagnoses), manic and hypo-manic episodes, I was hospitalized for 3 weeks for trying to drown myself (got caught), I also have ADHD (Over 7 psychiatrists have diagnosed) and a chance of Bi-Polar 1 as well as OCD (I wet my hands 60-90 times a day)

To expand on the psychosis. I sometimes will lose track of reality because of the voices I hear and the things I see, and I get really paranoid and will close all of the blinds and windows in my house and lock everything several times thinking that the government is out to get me and that they want to kidnap and kill me. I've been handling the psychotic episodes all right although I am working through different meds to try and find one that works. Although I almost always hear voices talking to me and I am paranoid about doing anything outside my house, and I sometimes see weird shadows and small animals running around.

Glad to see someone spreading the word about mental health, and lots of false information in this thread for certain posters.

If anyone has any questions, I would love to answer them.

Meds I'm on...

Methylphenidate/Ritalin ER:72mg (max dose)
Sertaline/Zoloft: 200mg (max dose)
Clonazepam/Klonopin: 4-5mg a day
Mirtazapine/Remeron: 15mg

Meds i'm supposed to be on but don't take...

300mg Acetaminophen- 30mg codiene - 15mg caffeine/Tylenol 3


Seems like you have a lot of problems, sorry to hear about that
In my personal opinion you are being treated in a very american way, just prescribing 7 (!) meds at the same time. Over here, people rarely receive more than 3 psychofarmaca at the same time.
What I was wondering though, is why you randomly leave out about half of your meds when you are still experiencing problems?



I live in Canada...

I'm on 4 meds... I was listing them as generic name/brand name

I'm off the Tylenol #3's because I have had a bad experience with drug delirium involving them and so I only take it when the pain becomes unbearable.

Ok the Ritalin is for ADHD, I don't have that kind of ADHD that people joke about "Oh yeah that's just my ADHD haha..." I have actual diagnosed ADHD, without my meds I can barely read.

The Sertaline is for major depression, I've tried to kill myself twice, it's kind of important that I have this med.

The Clonazepam is for my severe social anxiety, I literally will be paralysed with fear if I am ever in a public place on no meds.

The Remeron i'm off now.

I'm also on Quetiapine/Seroquel 100mg for psychotic depression/schizophrenia, it's not really working and it's going to be bumped by a huge amount on Tuesday.

I also see a social worker twice a week, a CYC (Child and youth care worker) once a week. I see a psychiatrist once every week and a half.

I think you fail to understand the neurological side of mental health.

Cheers,

I've never said you didn't live in Canada, I merely feel you are being treated in a very american way
As for the neurological side of mental health, I graduated in clinical psychology and am now doing my second major in neuroscience, so I'm not entirely unfamiliar with the field. I understand what the drugs that you are taking are for, and am glad for the positive effects that most of them seem to have.
My main question however was just why you aren't taking all prescribed meds? Especially considering the fact that you are still reporting symptoms. I've always wondered about that.



Not taking my T3's because most of the time I am not in pain.

I took two today, first time in two months.
Gluon
Profile Joined April 2011
Netherlands391 Posts
March 25 2012 00:46 GMT
#44
On March 25 2012 09:37 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 25 2012 08:29 bblack wrote:
On March 25 2012 04:36 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
On March 25 2012 01:08 bblack wrote:
On March 22 2012 09:27 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
I have Major depression, psychotic depression, severe GAD and social anxiety, psychosis (basically paranoid schizophrenia but i'm only 16 so they can't give a 100% diagnoses), manic and hypo-manic episodes, I was hospitalized for 3 weeks for trying to drown myself (got caught), I also have ADHD (Over 7 psychiatrists have diagnosed) and a chance of Bi-Polar 1 as well as OCD (I wet my hands 60-90 times a day)

To expand on the psychosis. I sometimes will lose track of reality because of the voices I hear and the things I see, and I get really paranoid and will close all of the blinds and windows in my house and lock everything several times thinking that the government is out to get me and that they want to kidnap and kill me. I've been handling the psychotic episodes all right although I am working through different meds to try and find one that works. Although I almost always hear voices talking to me and I am paranoid about doing anything outside my house, and I sometimes see weird shadows and small animals running around.

Glad to see someone spreading the word about mental health, and lots of false information in this thread for certain posters.

If anyone has any questions, I would love to answer them.

Meds I'm on...

Methylphenidate/Ritalin ER:72mg (max dose)
Sertaline/Zoloft: 200mg (max dose)
Clonazepam/Klonopin: 4-5mg a day
Mirtazapine/Remeron: 15mg

Meds i'm supposed to be on but don't take...

300mg Acetaminophen- 30mg codiene - 15mg caffeine/Tylenol 3


Seems like you have a lot of problems, sorry to hear about that
In my personal opinion you are being treated in a very american way, just prescribing 7 (!) meds at the same time. Over here, people rarely receive more than 3 psychofarmaca at the same time.
What I was wondering though, is why you randomly leave out about half of your meds when you are still experiencing problems?



I live in Canada...

I'm on 4 meds... I was listing them as generic name/brand name

I'm off the Tylenol #3's because I have had a bad experience with drug delirium involving them and so I only take it when the pain becomes unbearable.

Ok the Ritalin is for ADHD, I don't have that kind of ADHD that people joke about "Oh yeah that's just my ADHD haha..." I have actual diagnosed ADHD, without my meds I can barely read.

The Sertaline is for major depression, I've tried to kill myself twice, it's kind of important that I have this med.

The Clonazepam is for my severe social anxiety, I literally will be paralysed with fear if I am ever in a public place on no meds.

The Remeron i'm off now.

I'm also on Quetiapine/Seroquel 100mg for psychotic depression/schizophrenia, it's not really working and it's going to be bumped by a huge amount on Tuesday.

I also see a social worker twice a week, a CYC (Child and youth care worker) once a week. I see a psychiatrist once every week and a half.

I think you fail to understand the neurological side of mental health.

Cheers,

I've never said you didn't live in Canada, I merely feel you are being treated in a very american way
As for the neurological side of mental health, I graduated in clinical psychology and am now doing my second major in neuroscience, so I'm not entirely unfamiliar with the field. I understand what the drugs that you are taking are for, and am glad for the positive effects that most of them seem to have.
My main question however was just why you aren't taking all prescribed meds? Especially considering the fact that you are still reporting symptoms. I've always wondered about that.



Not taking my T3's because most of the time I am not in pain.

I took two today, first time in two months.

ok
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babylon
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
8765 Posts
March 25 2012 01:31 GMT
#45
On March 23 2012 10:01 Oreo7 wrote:
Maybe. I think it was certainly triggered by some existential angst over whether anything I do can mean anything. But I think it was rooted in a deep insecurity caused by my over glorifying my dad and feeling insignificant by comparison, and then feeling everything I do is insignificant or unimportant by comparison. I don't blame my dad. It's just a bummer.

I get this a lot, though I mostly am able to keep a lid on it by not thinking about it or keeping myself busy. But the thing is that my area of study focuses on the past and what we can infer about it from its material remains, so I just sporadically sink myself into magnificently pointless angst cycles whenever I really think about what I'm studying.
obesechicken13
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States10467 Posts
March 27 2012 05:27 GMT
#46
Wait so you just get mad for no reason? I get mad around a specific person. It's strange.
I think in our modern age technology has evolved to become more addictive. The things that don't give us pleasure aren't used as much. Work was never meant to be fun, but doing it makes us happier in the long run.
ReturnStroke
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States801 Posts
March 28 2012 01:36 GMT
#47
I've had severe depression and anxiety for almost 8 years now. I hope this thread continues to be constructive. I haven't found any answers yet, but maybe this will help.

I am seeing a counselor and a therapist. I've only been seeing a psychologist for a few months, though. Thanks for the OP. This describes a lot of what I'm going through. (just no job, significant relationship, etc.)
Vega62a
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
946 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-28 16:08:37
March 28 2012 16:08 GMT
#48
On March 27 2012 14:27 obesechicken13 wrote:
Wait so you just get mad for no reason? I get mad around a specific person. It's strange.


Yep.

In general, if you start feeling negative things for no reason, and upon closer examination, you really cannot come up with a reason, you may consider seeking a therapist for further discussion.
Content of my posts reflects only my personal opinions, and not those of any employer or subsidiary
Gluon
Profile Joined April 2011
Netherlands391 Posts
March 29 2012 18:11 GMT
#49
On March 28 2012 10:36 ReturnStroke wrote:
I've had severe depression and anxiety for almost 8 years now. I hope this thread continues to be constructive. I haven't found any answers yet, but maybe this will help.

I am seeing a counselor and a therapist. I've only been seeing a psychologist for a few months, though. Thanks for the OP. This describes a lot of what I'm going through. (just no job, significant relationship, etc.)

What are counselors and therapists then, if they aren't psychologists or psychiatrists?

Administrator
KurtistheTurtle
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States1966 Posts
March 29 2012 23:06 GMT
#50
On March 28 2012 10:36 ReturnStroke wrote:
I've had severe depression and anxiety for almost 8 years now. I hope this thread continues to be constructive. I haven't found any answers yet, but maybe this will help.

I am seeing a counselor and a therapist. I've only been seeing a psychologist for a few months, though. Thanks for the OP. This describes a lot of what I'm going through. (just no job, significant relationship, etc.)

I've recently pulled myself out of depression and the addiction I was using to numb it. This thread describes it pretty well.

I did it through meditation and journaling in 66 days with no meds. i still have many things to contend with but i think these are just regular life problems now :D

The reason this is important is because meditation was what originally made me realize what it felt like to be happy. that is the function that meds perform, they help you realize what you're aiming for. they aren't the fix though, no matter what anybody tells you. When i realized my default was crappy, and it could be better, i got my ass in gear.

if you were happy as a kid, you are capable of finding that happiness again. from that point until right now you've internalized debilitative attitudes, thought habits, beliefs, and cultivated negative experiences.

i could write a long time on this but i doubt my words could initiate effective behavioral change in anybody who sat to read it. before i knew i was depressed, i avoided threads about depression and thought "that couldnt be me!" partially because i was judging by all external standards i never even questioned.

this too shall pass
“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears."
ReturnStroke
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States801 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-30 01:33:32
March 30 2012 01:31 GMT
#51
On March 30 2012 03:11 bblack wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 28 2012 10:36 ReturnStroke wrote:
I've had severe depression and anxiety for almost 8 years now. I hope this thread continues to be constructive. I haven't found any answers yet, but maybe this will help.

I am seeing a counselor and a therapist. I've only been seeing a psychologist for a few months, though. Thanks for the OP. This describes a lot of what I'm going through. (just no job, significant relationship, etc.)

What are counselors and therapists then, if they aren't psychologists or psychiatrists?



The counselor isn't a doctor. The therapist is. My wording was bad.
Angel_
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1617 Posts
March 30 2012 02:05 GMT
#52
I understand what you are saying but there is a fundamental difference. You cannot "get help", you can only help yourself. Councelling, therapy, different habits, different environment, hospitalization, medication...they're all tools to aid you in helping yourself.
Jehct
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
New Zealand9115 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-30 02:35:33
March 30 2012 02:34 GMT
#53
On March 30 2012 03:11 bblack wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 28 2012 10:36 ReturnStroke wrote:
I've had severe depression and anxiety for almost 8 years now. I hope this thread continues to be constructive. I haven't found any answers yet, but maybe this will help.

I am seeing a counselor and a therapist. I've only been seeing a psychologist for a few months, though. Thanks for the OP. This describes a lot of what I'm going through. (just no job, significant relationship, etc.)

What are counselors and therapists then, if they aren't psychologists or psychiatrists?


Typically a counselor has a diploma, or BA at best; a psychotherapist has at least a diploma, more than likely a BA and further learning beyond that - they may nor may not have done psychiatric studies or clinical work; someone who calls them self (professionally) a 'psychologist' is likely a clinical psychologist and has a master's degree in psychology; psychiatrists have full-blown medical degrees.
"You seem to think about this game a lot"
docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
March 30 2012 03:51 GMT
#54
I like your message, get help instead of let me help you. I use let me help you but it never works as well as saying, get help i promise i will support you if you get help. I like the statement, well done
User was warned for too many mimes.
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
March 30 2012 05:13 GMT
#55
On March 30 2012 03:11 bblack wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 28 2012 10:36 ReturnStroke wrote:
I've had severe depression and anxiety for almost 8 years now. I hope this thread continues to be constructive. I haven't found any answers yet, but maybe this will help.

I am seeing a counselor and a therapist. I've only been seeing a psychologist for a few months, though. Thanks for the OP. This describes a lot of what I'm going through. (just no job, significant relationship, etc.)

What are counselors and therapists then, if they aren't psychologists or psychiatrists?



There are a lot of counselors and therapists who aren't necessarily psychologists or psychiatrists. :/
MaddogStarCraft
Profile Joined January 2012
Canada64 Posts
March 30 2012 08:22 GMT
#56
On March 30 2012 11:34 Jehct wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 30 2012 03:11 bblack wrote:
On March 28 2012 10:36 ReturnStroke wrote:
I've had severe depression and anxiety for almost 8 years now. I hope this thread continues to be constructive. I haven't found any answers yet, but maybe this will help.

I am seeing a counselor and a therapist. I've only been seeing a psychologist for a few months, though. Thanks for the OP. This describes a lot of what I'm going through. (just no job, significant relationship, etc.)

What are counselors and therapists then, if they aren't psychologists or psychiatrists?


Typically a counselor has a diploma, or BA at best; a psychotherapist has at least a diploma, more than likely a BA and further learning beyond that - they may nor may not have done psychiatric studies or clinical work; someone who calls them self (professionally) a 'psychologist' is likely a clinical psychologist and has a master's degree in psychology; psychiatrists have full-blown medical degrees.


Psychologists have to have a P.H.D now. You cannot be a registered psychologist without having your doctorate.
Gluon
Profile Joined April 2011
Netherlands391 Posts
April 02 2012 19:41 GMT
#57
On March 30 2012 17:22 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 30 2012 11:34 Jehct wrote:
On March 30 2012 03:11 bblack wrote:
On March 28 2012 10:36 ReturnStroke wrote:
I've had severe depression and anxiety for almost 8 years now. I hope this thread continues to be constructive. I haven't found any answers yet, but maybe this will help.

I am seeing a counselor and a therapist. I've only been seeing a psychologist for a few months, though. Thanks for the OP. This describes a lot of what I'm going through. (just no job, significant relationship, etc.)

What are counselors and therapists then, if they aren't psychologists or psychiatrists?


Typically a counselor has a diploma, or BA at best; a psychotherapist has at least a diploma, more than likely a BA and further learning beyond that - they may nor may not have done psychiatric studies or clinical work; someone who calls them self (professionally) a 'psychologist' is likely a clinical psychologist and has a master's degree in psychology; psychiatrists have full-blown medical degrees.


Psychologists have to have a P.H.D now. You cannot be a registered psychologist without having your doctorate.

Really?
That's a weird system :s
A PhD just means you invested a few years into scientific research, seems to me like that doesn't help you being a good psychologist. Over here you just need an internship after graduating, just like doctors.
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CakeOrI)eath
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States327 Posts
April 10 2012 00:12 GMT
#58
On March 30 2012 17:22 MaddogStarCraft wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 30 2012 11:34 Jehct wrote:
On March 30 2012 03:11 bblack wrote:
On March 28 2012 10:36 ReturnStroke wrote:
I've had severe depression and anxiety for almost 8 years now. I hope this thread continues to be constructive. I haven't found any answers yet, but maybe this will help.

I am seeing a counselor and a therapist. I've only been seeing a psychologist for a few months, though. Thanks for the OP. This describes a lot of what I'm going through. (just no job, significant relationship, etc.)

What are counselors and therapists then, if they aren't psychologists or psychiatrists?


Typically a counselor has a diploma, or BA at best; a psychotherapist has at least a diploma, more than likely a BA and further learning beyond that - they may nor may not have done psychiatric studies or clinical work; someone who calls them self (professionally) a 'psychologist' is likely a clinical psychologist and has a master's degree in psychology; psychiatrists have full-blown medical degrees.


Psychologists have to have a P.H.D now. You cannot be a registered psychologist without having your doctorate.


Afaik in the US, most psychologist certifications require at minimum a masters degree. It is illegal to practice therapy without one of these certifications.

If someone is focused on therapy, they generally get a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in psychology. These are less focused on performing research than a Master of Science (M.S.) and more on learning from it and applying it in individual, couple, and group therapies.

PhD's are helpful but not necessary to do clinical or private practice work.
Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
naVaz
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany38 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-30 23:05:53
April 30 2012 23:04 GMT
#59
just always remember that modern therapists are mostly there to get you back to function for society. not many are questioning the society they want you to adapt to or function in. so they rarely will cure the actuall problem. thats why you get medizine. to cure the symptoms but not the roots of problems.

i can only suggest to start informing yourself! the guy i posted previously is a VERY nice start. help yourself, start to understand why. thats the beginning.
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