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I worked a Psych unit for 6 years doing my clinical hours and our unit did not allow iPods and phones for one of the reasons that you noted as well as, the fact that the ear buds can be used as a weapon (wrap around the neck). Patients were allowed to listen to music on the radio in the lounge when they were not in group or having medical tests or meeting with the psychiatrist, etc... Their time was tightly regulated. Part of the thinking (and other facilities may view it differently) is what you were doing out there wasn't working, so adopting different habits is part of the path to getting better. You are correct that some people will use the earbuds and music as a way to check out and not interact and address why they are there. I have had a patient attempt to hang themselves with their bra and have a patient eat bleach tabs. So any and all workers on the unit would have to count their tools and check them in and out. Same with housekeeping. They had to keep a close eye on their cleaning items. They generally did not bring toxic chemicals in. this was a locked unit like depicted on the show. When a person is suicidal, they may be put on a 1 to 1, in which an aide is within arms reach of them 24/7. Had a patient make a true suicide attempt while in a 2 to 1. @ staff and 1 her. If a person is determined, they will look for instances where staff slips or drops their guard a little.

I have to wonder if Amma and Adora are the killers working together? Like Adora groomed her to do this as the ultimate expression of her devotion to the "mother"? In some situations of domestic violence, a victim knows that if the perpetrator is abusing someone else, then they aren't being abused. Obviously it is a dysfunctional way of viewing it, but not in the case of a person who has been systematically abused. It is survival. I wish they would use the actual term for MDP, it is now called factitious disorder, although medical circles still tend to use the MDP term as opposed to what we use in psych (i.e., DSM-5). In addition, when I teach this topic, the vast majority of people who have factitious DO are women and nurses, or women who have a background in the medical field. The reason is that they understand the medical tests and how to make a person look ill. The stats are scant and it is very hard to prove because these women tend to switch doctors a lot and if they do not have the records sent from a prior doctor, it may be hard to prove or make a connection. I have a video that I often show to students of a dad whose baby is in ICU for "supposed" SIDS and they only way they caught him is that the ICU had video cameras that recorded the rooms. He obviously didn't know, because he would place his body over the baby to smother her/him, to get the baby to stop breathing. I have enjoyed this show a lot and think that Amy Adams has done a spectacular job here. I actually think it is better that Big Little Lies, which I found to be too obvious. MMV!

I was thinking that Howard might have written it.

I agree with Juliegirlj. They totally spoil the show with the excessive recaps and what's coming next. I guess that water was not an issue for any of them, as they didn't even mention it at all for anyone that I can recall. I am liking Britt and really looking forward to seeing more of the women. Hoping for a woman to win this time around.

Yeah, in the minority here, but I cannot stand Larry. Almost didn't watch this season when I realized he was on it. I think that having Dave, Carleigh, & Sam on this season are poor choices. We already know that they are able and willing to starve and do almost anything to win. Two of those 3 got pulled only for weight issues in their seasons. We already know that they can survive "Alone". I would have rather seen people who had an unfortunate issue and had to tap early in the run or people who tapped earlier than the 3 mentioned due to a health issue. I was sad for Carleigh and the fish hook thing, though. I am hoping for a Brooke win. Really hate the editing this season (or in general). We knew that Carleigh would get hurt (they totally spoiled that) and something happens with Nicole. I wish they would leave a bit more mystery and show us the process of what these people are doing with their shelters and stuff.

Does Carl's death mean nothing to Maggie and Daryl? They have known him since he was a young boy (although it has probably been only a year or two). Did Rick not share the letter with them? How can Daryl take care of Judith and "protect" her and then not be impacted by what Carl wrote in his letter? Daryl let's Dwight go, doesn't he understand Rick's position? Of course, no one is really talking to anyone anymore (not that they ever did, except to monologue). They are a very fragmented group, with each self-appointed leader, doing what they think is right. I think the new show runner is just as bad as the previous. What it is with the sudden time jumps? I have noticed more of these now. Negan is sliced in the neck-we rejoice and think he's dead, THEN>>> he is shown awake, alive, and talking? I hate these jumps for certain situations. If they had jumped Tyrece's death at the end, it would have lost all impact. After Glen died, there was that slow mulling about, lingering overshot of Maggie and the bloodstained dirt, that was impactful to me. The only thing that I am excited about is this Georgey character. I am hoping that she will snap these idiots in place. Maggie has continual resting bitch face to rival Madison in FTWD. I understand Maggie is angry. What I know about stress and gestation, she will be lucky if her baby is born without serious issues. I find the show is better watched binged. This is still must watch for me, but I wish it were better.

While being 3,000 months pregnant, no less.

Why did Jadis change everything about herself the minute the GPK were dead? Was it all an act? She talks different, she wears her hair different. Why?

Negan ain't dead-they are going to save him and he won't be able to talk

There are the stained glass windows

Love it- I was actually angry at how CDB treated Eugene.

They are obviously using speakers.

Always my pet peeve, hair and makeup on Madison and Alysha. The other female characters are more realistic in their lack thereof. Drives me nuts and it is such a simple thing. They insist on Madison looking "attractive".

Not dead

Where are they getting all the bullets from?

Yeah-What the shit? How did that happen? Is this the new show runner's idea of making it interesting?

And no reaction to Carl's death. SMH

How did Negan get a gun and a flare? Was I not watching?

It was so hot the night before that they had to leave the front door open, but NOW Rick is wearing a friggin' Fall coat and a denim shirt. Come on, be consistent.

Maggie, STILL NOT looking Pregnant

What the shit? Jadis has a mid-century Danish trailer under the heaps of trash. It was really nice and clean???? How is that possible? What the shit?

I have a hard time liking Frannie, because I think the child actor is very poor. How old is she supposed to be? It only makes sense that she leave Frannie with her sister and move out because she has done that before. Carrie's sister (she is a psychiatrist-right?) should know better. The situation is too co-dependent and enmeshed. Again, she knows better. All she does is bitch at Carrie. I get it, Carrie's bipolar is very challenging. I have dealt with patients that were so erratic as well, but she gives her no credit for when she is doing things correctly. She hovers and nags. her sister is making things worse, because she cannot actually admit that she wants Carrie out.

Good there are too many people on the show anyway.

Forgot all about that one. I like that one too. My DVR is going to vomit on Sundays.

Looking forward to watching Homeland that is recording right now!