Well there is proven genetic predisposition for addictive personalities (sm)
Posted By: Anon - maybe not contagious but on 2007-12-17
In Reply to: First of all, I agree that anybody who finally admits they - Wannie
so it may be their choice, but I think for some people it is MUCH harder to resist than others. Their bodies are predisposed to becoming physically addicted to alcohol and other substances.
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genetics are about predisposition
...they don't exclusively determine outcome. Predisposition can be mediated by behaviors.
Cats have their own personalities sm
I have 2 cats. One is either a Maine Coon cat or rag doll who will let us cuddle, sit on our laps, likes lots of attention. However, our tabby has never really liked to be held. However, there are occasions when she wants attention and comes by to be petted, and even rarely, held. However, if you are sick, she'll come and sit by you. Generally, though, she wants to be left alone.
We have a friend with a cat and that is the most ornery cat I have ever seen. It will hiss at you, swipe you with its claws, and I am afraid of it.
So, maybe your cat will be one that has to come to you when she wants attention, and maybe as she gets older she will calm down. If she is an outdoor cat, be sure to have her spayed, if you haven't already done so.
Wow - I don't think you understand personalities.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to have people over or to want to get out and do things and socialize. I think a social butterfly type marrying a hibernating bear type will not be very compatible.
Exactly - addictive!
There are days that I have to force myself not to log on. I have been getting done with my work late this week, especially with the convention.
I love that game. It is addictive. -nm
That game is SO addictive!! I played so long when (sm)
we first got it that my hand hurt and I had to 'readjust' to typing!!
Everyone who comes over and plays ends up buying one, no matter the age, gender, or even predisposition to hating video games.
Fun, fun, fun, but I had to stop cold turkey. TOO distracting :-)
One of the proven
benefits of CPAP use is a reduction in pain such as arthritis pain. Hearing that is what really helped motivate my DH to use the CPAP. At first he wasn't using the chin strap, but air was escaping through his mouth at times, so now he uses that. I think it was after adding that that his pain really improved.
ANd you have proven exactly who you are!
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A genetic mistake?!?!
I'm sorry that is laughable.
Ever seen an Arabian? A really well bred, not dressed for show, Arabian? THAT is where the Thoroughbred gets a lot of it's build. That is also where they get a lot of their speed. The Thoroughbred breed infact can be traced back to 3 ARABIAN sires. They are far from a genetic mistake. They look beautiful in my eyes and I am an avid horse person, have been all my life, with a strong background with the Arabian horse.
If you are used to looking at the blockier, heavier Quarter horse, then yes, a Thoroughbred may very well look too dainty for it's undertaking. I assure you they aren't.
Sorry to say, but you have proven yourself a bad credit
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See again, my point is proven -
You are so concerned about your daughter and she is completely traumatized, and yet you haven't even gotten her therapy yet. All you're thinking about is getting money to set up a college fund. I would have had my child to a therapist by now.
Genetic Disposition
I am sad that the attack happened regardless of the breed of dog, but I am not going to be narrow-mined at the same time & put all of the blame on the dogs. As far as genetic disposition, that goes back to researching the breeder where you buy your pitbull from. If you buy from a good reputable owner that has bred them from family pets then that is what you will get. I have owned PLENTY of dogs & the only one we had a problem with that tried to bite us was a Samoyed/Husky mix, explain that. We even rescued a full grown pitbull off of the side of the road that didn't know us at all. We knew we would be taking a chance that he may bite us not knowing us, but we have had him a year now & he is great. If they were all mean and vicious how were we able to get him and give him a home, explain that.
There is a genetic link, IMO
I have steroid-dependent asthma, but nobody else does--my parents, my brother, my daughters, no one! My middle daughter has terrible eczema like me, but she has no asthma. She has some allergies and another daughter of mine had food allergies, but none of them have the respiratory issues that I do with the allergies.
Here's food for thought, though. In my family, my brother has type 1 diabetes. My father has rheumatoid arthritis. This makes me think of an inherited autoimmune component to our respective issues.
Another thing is that my father and I are carriers of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. He has pretty severe lung disease even without being homozygous. The gene we carry is apparently linked to increased incidence of asthma, from some sources I've seen. However, again, two of my daughters carry the gene (not the one with eczema), and there are no problems there with their lungs. Heck, my husband is a carrier of the "worse" alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency gene, but he has no asthma. We are vigilant about keeping them out of second-hand smoke, so they all should be fine and without lung damage.
I've always heard asthma was environmental, due to genetic disposition, sometimes emotional, but always crappy.
Genetic testing...sm
Hey girls!
I just had my annual exam and I was talking with the doctor about my family history of breast/cervical cancer. She mentioned genetic testing and that if I had the gene mutation, then I could have an elective bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Just wondering if any of you have any experience with this or what your thoughts or opinions are on this subject.
Thanks!
LOL *Exactly* I have proven my point. This WHOLE thread is uncalled for!
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Hi; Oh DEFINITELY familial/genetic components to allergies/asthma....sm
Allergies run very strongly on my mom's side of the family; there are four of us, my brother had severe hay fever/sinus problems all his life, my sisters have the same, my sister Bev has had asthma which she outgrew, lucky thing, and I started out with just generic allergies that turned into allergic diathesis, which makes me allergic to SO MANY foods, animals, plants, trees, environment substances, chemicals, meds, molds, dust mites, etc., severe asthma, and now my docs want me to consider sinus surgery for polyps and a deviated septum. Also, allergies stem from the immune system, and I also have Sjogren's, RA, and SLE, all of which are autoimmune. If you go on some of the national information sites for allergy and asthma, they have some very indepth articles on the familial/genetic link to allergies. But please do not despair regarding children, etc. Sometimes one sibling will be mildly allergic, but another will miss it entirely, it is not a dominant disorder. I have three kids, and they are hardly affected at all, just a bit of pollen sensitivity in the Spring. Hope you are doing well!
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