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This research based website allows you to check most cities’ policies regarding use of force. https://8cantwait.org/

The attitude test is absurd. As a teacher I have had kids swear at me, when they were feeling out of control, and at no time would I think responding with violence would be in order. My goal is to deescalate the situation and make sure that they and others students are safe. If only cops were trained like teachers and school counselors. I acknowledge that not all educators are trained properly as we have seen occasionally on the news but at the minimum we are taught never to lay our hands on a student.

You’re sense of humor is amazing. Have you considered trying to be a comedian?

Same. Just made it all the way to the bottom and almost read every comment. Life changing information that I could have used long ago. But I’m glad now to know I’m not alone in my problem with public speaking. Also so grateful to learn why I have I struggled so much at times.

I am so sorry for all your medication struggles. I’ve ended up at the ER trying to get off benzos too. Have they ruled out bipolar disorder? SSRIs and SNRIS can actually make this condition worse and ramp up anxiety+cause serotonin syndrome.

Women are woefully under diagnosed btw. I have a sister and countless friends and fam with bipolar issues. There are so many variations of this disease and some people don’t fit nearly under traditional symptoms. It also presents differently for female vs males.

Finally, I know money is tight but there is now testing to see what meds work best with your body and which ones you should avoid. Genesight testing (I think) is the one both my brother and I have tried in order to help get our meds in order as trying different ones is a horrible crap shoot for sure.