Community Munchausen's by Internet (Malingerers, Munchies, Spoonies, etc) - Feigning Illnesses for Attention

[For The Internet]

It sounds like she's got both benzodiazepine and opioid addictions. Who the hell is still awake after taking Versed? And Fentanyl doing nothing? Twenty bucks says she uses her malingering to get those scripts, including doctor-shopping when one cuts her off.

There's a difference between being benzo/opiate tolerant and being addicted to them. She's spinning it like she's just so darn tolerant and those stupid doctors can't understand her unfortunate tolerance that is merely a byproduct of her awful disability. The thing is, people who are merely tolerant to those drugs don't create a medical crisis so they're taken to the ER for more of those meds. That's what addicts do.

 

[There_is_no_Dana]

The fake service dog thing is so annoying, I hope stores and public transport are able put an end to that nonsense soon. If you have a professionally trained and licensed animal, you should have no issue providing paperwork that shows your animal is registered.

I hate this whole idea of the issue being so sensitive that you're not even allowed to ask someone if their animal is a service animal or not when they lug them into the store. I saw one in the mall that was wearing a generic looking service dog vest and jumping on strangers for pets while the owner told people "Don't pet him, he's a working dog."

 

[MirnaMinkoff]

The fake service dog thing is so annoying, I hope stores and public transport are able put an end to that nonsense soon. If you have a professionally trained and licensed animal, you should have no issue providing paperwork that shows your animal is registered.

I hate this whole idea of the issue being so sensitive that you're not even allowed to ask someone if their animal is a service animal or not when they lug them into the store. I saw one in the mall that was wearing a generic looking service dog vest and jumping on strangers for pets while the owner told people "Don't pet him, he's a working dog."

The behavior of the dog says it all. Real service dogs? Those fuckers are serious business, never distracted, don’t care about anything but their owners needs. Won’t even look at you if you attempt to pet it unless the owner gives permission to the SD. A professionally trained dog is impressive to watch while it’s working.

“Emotional support animals” are just every day untrained dogs thrown into a vest because their owners have to drag them everywhere with them.

The difference between the two is like night & day.

 

[There_is_no_Dana]

The behavior of the dog says it all. Real service dogs? Those fuckers are serious business, never distracted, don’t care about anything but their owners needs.

Exactly! Seizure alert dogs are too focused on their owner's behavior at all times to care about getting a pat on the head from a stranger, leader dogs are watching out for danger at all times, hearing dogs are listening to their surroundings and waiting to alert their owners of sirens, horns, and other important alarm sounds. Floofy the support chihuahua who licks your hand when he wants breakfast doesn't fucking count.

 

[Tiny Clanger]

Bbb...bu...bbbbut....are you saying my Support Hamster isn't a vital medical aid?

Oh my GOD, you are. Hammy, come to mummy. She's terribly stressed and requires intense therapy immediately. Bring the couch, this'll be a long one.

In other news, Munchie's dog came and sat on the comfortable, warm fluffy blanket covering its comfortable warm owner.


Oh sorry. I meant "Service Dog carried out immediate life-saving deep pressure therapy."

Funny, that's just what my cat is currently doing. She's a multi-tasker tho, she can therapeutavise me whilst snoring and dribbling.

 

[For The Internet]

I have an 8kg cat, he deep pressurises me and my husbando all the time. I knew he was clever but I had no idea when I took him in from the rescue group that he had a cat degree in medicine. The more you know, I guess.

I didn't even know emotional support dogs existed until this thread. I knew about autism dogs, but those are legitimate service dogs, since they're trained by the same organisation that trains guide dogs.

 

[Tiny Clanger]

I have an 8kg cat, he deep pressurises me and my husbando all the time. I knew he was clever but I had no idea when I took him in from the rescue group that he had a cat degree in medicine. The more you know, I guess.

I didn't even know emotional support dogs existed until this thread. I knew about autism dogs, but those are legitimate service dogs, since they're trained by the same organisation that trains guide dogs.

That's why cats will rule the world eventually. Well, if they can be bothered to. If Fluffikin's owner collapsed dramatically, she'd just clamber on and go to sleep until the body got cold. Then treat it as a buffet.

Far as I can tell, we're not on the ESA bandwagon yet - service dogs here are the real deal, and they are incredible. But from what I can tell, most emotional support dogs are those bouncy, yappy, spoilt little fuckers that seriously test everyone else's emotions because they're so annoying, loud and demanding.

(No, not all small dogs. I love some small dogs and hate some big ones. You all know the type though.)

 

[MysticMisty]

I hate this whole idea of the issue being so sensitive that you're not even allowed to ask someone if their animal is a service animal or not when they lug them into the store.

I was under the impression that it's actually against the law in the US (some or most states?) to ask someone about the legitimacy of their service dog, which is how this fake service dog/service anything bullshit exploded. They absolutely need to update service dog laws in general though in order to cut down on this no matter what.

Won’t even look at you if you attempt to pet it unless the owner gives permission to the SD.

I actually find this interesting because growing up teachers always made a big deal about never, ever, ever, ever petting a service dog (not that you're supposed to pet random dogs anyways) because it instantly distracts them and endangers the life of the person.

 

[Sylvie Paula Paula]

I didn't even know emotional support dogs existed until this thread. I knew about autism dogs, but those are legitimate service dogs, since they're trained by the same organisation that trains guide dogs.

Iirc, emotional support dogs are mostly used for people with PTSD who have difficulty functioning in public.

 

[Wallace]

Iirc, emotional support dogs are mostly used for people with PTSD who have difficulty functioning in public.

Of course, every Tumblrina would argue that definition includes them.

 

[Gene's Secret Cat]

I was under the impression that it's actually against the law in the US (some or most states?) to ask someone about the legitimacy of their service dog, which is how this fake service dog/service anything bullshit exploded. They absolutely need to update service dog laws in general though in order to cut down on this no matter what.

You are not allowed to ask what type of disability a person has who has a service animal. You are allowed to ask what sort of service they perform for you. Service animals are only allowed to be either a dog or a miniature horse. Service animals are trained by a professional to perform a service, such as helping with household chores, altering someone if they are about to have a seizure, etc. Service animals usually also carry some sort of documentation from a medical professional in their vests.

Iirc, emotional support dogs are mostly used for people with PTSD who have difficulty functioning in public.

Emotional support animals do not require training and are not limited to any species, and are not welcome anywhere unequivocally. Can you take your service dog to the movies? Yes. Can you take your emotional support 6-foot snake? No. No, you cannot. Also, there are many legitimate service dogs who perform functions for people with PTSD. For example, a service dog will sense that their owner is about to flip his shit in a big crowded room with lots of noise and lead him outside or to a less confined area where he will avoid having a breakdown. If someone with PTSD just has an untrained emotional support dog, likely they will just pet it or interact with it to calm themselves down.

:powerlevel: Worked with ADA guidelines and people with disabilities in a past lifetime. :powerlevel:

Spoiler: More info about Emotional Support Animals

As someone in a university setting in the U.S., I have very often had to deal with the influx of service animals/emotional support animals. Emotional support animals are allowed in dorms ONLY. Not in classes. Not in common areas. ADA also has guidelines. Sometimes they are fuzzy, which can lead to lawsuits. Most universities have rules for people with emotional support animals. The most common ones are:

1) The emotional support animal has to be prescribed by a doctor,
2) The doctor and patient must be able to explain how the animal provides emotional support,
3) The patient must be able to provide for the needs of the animal,
4) The animal and patient must have a prior relationship of at least one year before being allowed as an on-campus emotional support animal.

So you can't just go off to college, get depressed, and say, "My shrink said I should get a cat because I'm sad." Doesn't work that way.

 

[MirnaMinkoff]

I actually find this interesting because growing up teachers always made a big deal about never, ever, ever, ever petting a service dog (not that you're supposed to pet random dogs anyways) because it instantly distracts them and endangers the life of the person.

Same here, you should never go up to pet a service dog without the owners permission. (Some dogs vest actually spell this out loud and clear) Most service dogs are so good they would ignore your attention.

Any time I have ever interacted with a service dog it’s after I’ve asked permission from the owner and because they arent needed to be on high alert - waiting in a very slow line. I’ve only ever done it in situations where we were pretty much sitting around waiting/bored I’d never approach the owner/dog while going about daily activities or while engaged - always in rest mode.

 

[Feline Darkmage]

A spoonie fan of Jaquie is mad about lolcow farm.

I've been thinking about looking more into Chronically Jaquie and making a thread on her.

lol video from my above post got fuckin bawleeted.

Anyway, dropped by in order to drop a link to the new Jaquie thread I did.

 

[kaiwaii]

What is it with this POTS syndrome? so many munchies on youtube claim to have it yet I looked it up and it's not a life threatening form of tachycardia. Yet they claim they're ''always at risk of going into cardiac arrest''. Also ''Gastroparesis'' is another one I see a lot.

And here you have a video like this. A woman claiming to have the ever popular POTS syndrome and yelling at passers by for so much as looking at her dog. Minutes later she then gets off the bench, obviously deliberately lies herself down on the floor and claims is having a fainting spell of some kind.

 

[sperginity]

Iirc, emotional support dogs are mostly used for people with PTSD who have difficulty functioning in public.

Naw, they are for pit bull owners who want to advocate for the reputation of the breed and force their landlords into housing their pets

What is it with this POTS syndrome? so many munchies on youtube claim to have it yet I looked it up and it's not a life threatening form of tachycardia. Yet they claim they're ''always at risk of going into cardiac arrest''. Also ''Gastroparesis'' is another one I see a lot.

POTS is low blood pressure after standing up. Gastroparesis means weakness of the stomach muscles in the digestive system , food isn't emptied out of the stomach to the small intestine as easily. The latter requires an upper GI series to diagnose, a pain in the ass. I am guessing these spoonies felt faint standing up and felt bloated in order to self diagnose these conditions.

 

[P.F.H.]

And here you have a video like this. A woman claiming to have the ever popular POTS syndrome and yelling at passers by for so much as looking at her dog. Minutes later she then gets off the bench, obviously deliberately lies herself down on the floor and claims is having a fainting spell of some kind.

Hoooooooly shit, she feels like she is going to pass out but can still film, be a bitch, lay down and command her dog, of course lady, thats totally believable.

And of course, her dog is obviously bored and wants to explore/interact with his owner instead of sitting still for an hour, how does she have the gall to say thats a service dog?
Also, if she KNOWS she is about to pass out... why does she need to be a bitch to moms and kids looking at her dog? infact, wouldn't she want to ask them for help?

This people I swear. I feel kinda bad for Doggo, he must feel very bored everytime he has to sit still for like an hour every time his owner wants attention

 

[BrochureAnon]

And here you have a video like this. A woman claiming to have the ever popular POTS syndrome and yelling at passers by for so much as looking at her dog. Minutes later she then gets off the bench, obviously deliberately lies herself down on the floor and claims is having a fainting spell of some kind.

Dom (Service Dog Paws) was a widely discussed topic on the Lolcow Munchie Thread.

Speaking of, all things Munchie are being locked on Lolcow so hopefully people will mosey on over here since this board is already established.

 

[apoplecticfun]

And here you have a video like this. A woman claiming to have the ever popular POTS syndrome and yelling at passers by for so much as looking at her dog. Minutes later she then gets off the bench, obviously deliberately lies herself down on the floor and claims is having a fainting spell of some kind.

Man, if you're looking for some good milk, follow Dom's Instagram. She was most recently in a manic phase and fried her hair by bleaching it out one too many times, chopped it off, put in dreads (with her horribly weak EDS joints it took her hours and she was able to do it all on live stream), then I guess ended up having to take them out because she had a horrible headache that was totally because of her illnesses and not the weight of the dreads. This chick is a walking Britney Spears meltdown.

 

[Placebo]

Hannah Robinson.
Claimed to be vaccine-injured by Gardisil, fakes seizures, has mobility issues, but can pose on a sink and had a baby despite claiming that Gardisil made her infertile. Her entire family is lolcow-worthy.
https://www.facebook.com/teresa.robinson.9235/posts/10202002013569442

 

[雑音🐈]

Speaking of, all things Munchie are being locked on Lolcow

Why?