No, not literally. My father did begin losing his hair at 20, and I know it can be genetic, but I'm 29 and my hair is just fine. I'm just at a loss for what to do.

I just moved here from CT. Already, I love this state so much. I'm in Montgomery County, and still navigating the state poorly, but I got my dream job back at the company I work for with a transfer, the nature out here is way more beautiful in many ways, and the people are so much nicer. Seriously. The part of CT I came from was hell compared to this heaven.

Only one issue. I need help.

My old psychiatrist sent me with paper scripts, 90 days worth, so I could stay on all my medications before finding a new doctor, knowing it would take time. Conveniently, I was low on my ADHD meds by the time we got here. It's a controlled substance so I couldn't do an early fill covered by insurance prior. I went to CVS to fill it and they told me they don't accept paper scripts for controlled substances AND they can't fill controlled substances from out if state doctors. That it's state law here. Wonderful. Not their fault. They told me to call Urgent Care, that they've had people successfully have an appointment where the doctor there could send a 30 day. That's all I'd need. That's fine.

Called Urgent Care, they said they can't do that for me, that they don't anymore. Another state law. Okay, that's fine. Not their fault.

Tried my insurance after it was transferred to this state, used their Psychiatry Telehealth. There was absolutely no info prior to scheduling about then being unable to prescribe controlled substances. The doctor, who was also incredibly rude and a total dick, told me he can't prescribe that and immediately hung up. Great.

While all of this was happening, I tried about 5 separate Psychiatry offices and providers to schedule an appointment for a long term provider. I've been on the same meds for years. I just need management. I still have a therapist. It's been a nightmare.

None of them answer the phone, they all say fill out an intake form online, OR the call wait time just to talk to a receptionist is 45 minutes minimum. I called one place literally 7 times and filled out an intake form twice for them over the course of a week. No one called me back. When I finally got an answer when calling, they kept telling me "fill out the form and someone will call you to schedule." I kept saying I did, I actually filled out two, no one has called, and I finally am speaking to a human, why can't you help me? They kept telling me to fill out the form. Fuck you.

Well, I finally got an appointment somewhere... different place, where I filled out the stupid form all these places require, and they called me back and scheduled an hour later. Problem is, the appointment isn't for 3 weeks, and they don't typically send prescriptions during the first appointment which is a intake appointment. So I truly don't know when I would be able to get this filled at all, since I don't know when the first official session would be based on their availability.

Bigger problem, I start my management position, a position highly focused on metrics and time management, in two weeks. I've been in training classes the last two weeks, and this week is my last one. It's a refresher course, so I haven't taken my ADHD meds daily since I remember most of the information needed to do my job. However, I am dreading managing my team off my meds. I am a wreck without them. I do work on skills outside of depending on meds in therapy. But the meds help. More than I can tell you. And I'm panicking.

I tried Amazon pharmacy, they don't take my insurance. Otherwise I would have had my old doctor call for a fill, if PA would even allow that. I don't have the money to pay out of pocket.

Is there any loophole I can follow or try? Can someone give me some kind of direction to head? I've exhausted all the options I know of. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm panicking. That first week is everything impression wise. I'll be running a team and needing to partner with other managers. I am so worried. Please help.

I lease my car, so I have nothing to do with the registration. The company has all my updated information, as I renewed a lease with them after I purchased (in 2023) a new home. EZ Pass Pay By Plate sent my bill (from March 2024) to collections, but I never received it because they sent it to an address I haven't lived at in nearly 5 years. The address they sent the bill to is an old apartment, and is not even the most recent of my previous addresses. I'll be calling Monday morning but this is the second time this has happened, first was when I was living at my most previous address. So a warning for those who lease cars - check your Turnpike bills.

Hello. I am getting divorced. I am a bit confused about the process. I have a disability and don’t want to do this wrong. Can someone please tell me a step by step on how to do it? I don’t know which waver I should use or what form. The divorce will be amicable.

Thank you so much I would appreciate it.

I’ve seen lots of posts here and elsewhere about PA residents sending in their ballots. I’ve checked the status online and it says my application was received but it hasn’t been mailed. Getting antsy, I just want this election season to be over and do my part!

A lot of Amish farmers that I buy produce from have asked me to take them to go vote. Please reach out and get everyone to the polls!

Me and my girlfriend want to get legally married but we don’t want to have the ceremony yet because we are saving for a big one. We just want to be a joined party cause it would just be nice to be like that. We are both citizens and 24. She is from Kenya and just got her citizenship this year. Thank you

There were three HS football games played last night (Thursday) in my local news coverage (Berks County).

When and why did the High Schools start playing on Thursdays?

I know it was a rainy spring but now I feel like it's a drought... Is it? My fruit trees need more water lol .. also I'm going to assume mine and a lot of neighbors spruce trees died from being dried out?

I feel like no one really talked about it for the last six-seven years?

But my circle is probably not a representative sample even though we live in rural PA.

Wells are in but even if they are active, it’s hard to tell.

This picture is from a small Central PA restaurant where I had it. I assumed it was a common Pennsylvania thing but I’ve searched everywhere online and the only “cheesesteak wedges” I found anywhere else are either wedge salads or just regular cheesesteaks. Is this not a common PA thing?? Is there anywhere else I can find them?

I feel it's all coming down to integrity.  I'm more of a Mitt Romney type of Republican guy, but the ones that I've read about seem to stand firmly with Trump on 2 issues that I can't stand:

1.  Support for Ukraine - I know that there still are 50% of the republicans in congress and the senate that are courageous enough to stand up against Trump on this issue, but it is mind boggling to me that Trump wants to "End the war in a day" by negotiating with Putin who kidnaps Ukrainian kids, bombs childrens hospitals, apartments etc.  Russia has also been known to negotiate a cease fire so they can come back in 3 years and continue on with their expansion.  I see no why you can negotiate with them without them giving back the land (and the people living there).  

2. They all have the same story regarding the election interference that "No fraud was found in their jurisdiction, but they can't speak for the rest of the country".  - With all the lawsuits lost by Trump, it is very hard for me to believe there was widespread fraud and I think continuing to support Trump on this is a bad idea.

I'll post a picture of the people running in my area, but from what I've read it seems that all the Republicans are standing firmly with Trump on these issues.  Please correct me if I'm wrong or if there's any reason I should reconsider a straight democratic ticket vote this time.  

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What groups or local organizations help out locally during a disaster in PA besides Fema and Red Cross?

A year or 2 ago when I was renewing my driver's license, on the screen it asked me for a political party and I picked a different one because I wanted to change parties. I heard that to change parties you have to reregister and I don't know if what I did counts as reregistering. When I check my voter registration status online it's says I'm active with the new party I picked. wanted to know if I'm all good to vote or not.

My family and I are going to be in town from the 13th-19th and are looking for recommendations from locals on great spots to hang out and eat and sites to see. Jim Thropp is already on the list but I would love to know other things yall think are amazing. We have a car and can drive (2 hours max ). The one specific thing we are looking for is waterside/front eating options

Hey guys, we are looking to move to PA and my kiddo who is turning 4 in a couple of months just started at a special education preschool on 9/4/24. She received early intervention services at home until she aged out at 3. She gets Speech, OT, PT and Special Education for 2.5 hours daily. She is thriving here (non verbal with developmental evaluation coming up this month) and I am just so nervous about the move but it's inevitable. We looked into Harrisburg originally but the I saw some very concerning comments on other posts about that area and are now looking at Mechanicsburg but I spoke to someone there today and was told that Mechanicsburg is split into 4 districts? We are looking at the one with zipcode 17055. I am really confused and any advice would be helpful because it looks like we would have to enroll in early intervention services for her again and I'm worried about how long that wait will be and what I need to do to be proactive

Edit: the Valley Forge, Peter Camiel and North Midway ones are not like this. I believe the other 14 are. If you don't drive a lot of the turnpike and haven't noticed this, disregard.

These seem to be designed for maximum awkwardness and collision. They are sharp, blind, narrow corners. Does anyone have any facts or intelligent speculation on why they are this way?

I've never seen another doorless public restroom, where you have to zig zag so it's not wide open to the outside, that has this problem. The corridors usually feel wider.

I mailed back my completed ballot on Monday, September 30th, and it’s still showing as pending and not received when I track it. Is that normal? I know it hasn’t been very long, but with all the craziness going on right now, I can’t help but feel a little concerned.

Which officials should we be calling to advocate for funding for SEPTA.

Title, I was just curious if all of Pennsylvania got those godforsaken hills all of the state.

Edit: thanks guys 👌

Hey everyone, I’m newly engaged and starting to think about our 2026 wedding. Always dreamed of a winter wedding and logistically January/February (or even march) of 2026 would work for us. Right now leaning towards late February. I’m located in central PA like an hour north of Harrisburg, 2 hours east of State College. Is it crazy to want a winter wedding?? I know we barely get snow lately but I’m just terrified of a random snow storm. We would only have 2 people needing to fly in, everyone else is either local within 30 min or in Philly 2 hours away. Whole ceremony and reception would be indoors. Any thoughts?? Anyone whose had a PA or surrounding states winter wedding?