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Concerta and Ritalin are both methylphenidate medications. The "regular" Ritalin is instant release and Concerta is extended release. Because these two are the most well-known, "Ritalin" is often used as a synonym for "instant release methylphenidate" and "Concerta" for "extended release methylphenidate". As far as I can tell, descriptions like "long acting" (LA) and "extended release" (ER/XR) don't have clear definitions and are often used interchangeably.

So unless you're specifically talking about the brand name or want to get extra technical with potential differences in the formulation, the person you replied to is correct. Concerta and Ritalin LA are both extended release methylphenidate.

You should basically never use a trans person's old name, gender, pronouns, etc. unless you absolutely have to. Treat them as if they've always been the person they are now.

There are of course some exceptions, like if they're not publicly out yet. You should never ever out someone else unless you have explicit permission. Or if there's just no other way to get the information across, e.g. if you're describing them to someone who only knows them pre-transition or if their legal name is required for something and they haven't changed it yet. If they explicitly told you they don't mind it's obviously okay too, but that's probably rare.

In short: Just keep in mind that bringing up their old identity is uncomfortable or even painful for many trans people and act accordingly.

It would probably be something crazy like “Sarah” or “Jim”.

It’s absolutely not the same thing. I used to play a lot as a kid (still do) and I have no problem with today’s kids doing the same. But I want them to be able to enjoy games without constantly being manipulated into spending as much money as possible.

And it’s not just about kids either, I think these predatory tactics affect adults too.

It’s not a moral panic, the problem is capitalism.

Thanks for the detailed explanation, these are very personal and intimate experiences and I appreciate it a lot when people like yourself share them to help others! 💜

For me I can even get nervous about getting IBS, and that can make my IBS more likely.

Yep, I do that too, it’s very frustrating.

I do think my IBS is better now too with estrogen and especially because my mental health has improved generally. I suspect that it got worse again recently as a side effect of the ADHD medication I was testing (methylphenidate/Concerta). Can’t know for sure of course since correlation does not imply causation, but it has improved after switching to Elvanse/lisdexamfetamine (still titrating though).

I think it’s a cool idea but the intermission tracks are just so boring to me.

I probably won’t have mine for at least 1-2 years but this is very helpful, thanks! I’ve got my first appointment next week :3

The “bleeding from toilet use” section is bad news for me as an IBS girlie, I should probably work on improving my diet more before the surgery 😬

Yeah same, I’m on another continent but it’s great to see good news out of America for once. I’m happy for New Yorkers!

Not me, I eat microwaved spaghetti at a table.

Funnily enough this seems to be worse for me now that I’m medicated. I used to eat when I couldn’t focus on work or when I was frustrated in general. Now I actually have the energy to do stuff again and I forget to eat way more easily. The meds also reduce my appetite which isn’t helping.

I can assure you that I have a problem with all types of fascists and authoritarians no matter the aesthetic.