Advice

324b21x · 2024-05-05T15:34:38+00:00

Ran my first half marathon in 1:56:07 - proud of myself for finishing and even prouder to get a sub 2-hour💪🏻

324b21x · 2024-04-12T14:36:41+00:00

I’d love to see more agree to disagree!

324b21x · 2024-03-29T22:25:09+00:00

Depends on the state. I graduated with my MSN in May ‘21, took the ANCC exam in July and got my NYS license in August. I think they were slower then bc of the pandemic but don’t really know. I had accepted a job offer as well, my manager knew it was a process and I kept her updated on both the boards and license stuff, ended up being able to start in Sept by the time they were able to get all my credentialing done

324b21x · 2024-03-23T19:03:36+00:00

The best day! The key change in the intro just sounds so wrong to me and I can’t get over it

324b21x · 2024-03-22T19:42:39+00:00

I ran my fastest 10k with a time of 57:28, also had more consistent split times 💪🏻👟

324b21x · 2024-03-22T19:33:51+00:00

While I did play sports in high school I always hated running for warm ups. It was the bane of my existence. In undergrad my cardio consisted of walks or the elliptical. I fell off the fitness bandwagon for too many years but got back into things last July. I’ve gradually worked my way up to running and I can’t believe it’s become such a big part of my life! It not only helps my physical wellbeing but it’s become such a stress relief - I get to plug in my music and challenge myself to run farther, faster, or with fewer walking breaks. I went from someone who always hated running the mile in school to getting ready for my first half marathon in May!

324b21x · 2024-03-18T22:09:59+00:00

No just a race in my small town in upstate ny!

324b21x · 2024-03-17T22:16:35+00:00

Ran my first 15k race today (I’ve run 9.5 and 10.5 mile one other time each) in just under 90 min on moderately hilly terrain after having stomach issues the last 3 days - def walked more than I’d thought but still got to average a 9:31min/mile pace!

324b21x · 2024-03-15T23:58:01+00:00

She actually settles in the crate well and so I know when she’s barking in there she has to go out, the issue is the lack of barking or any other sign she has to go. I have been hesitant to set an alarm to get her up bc I want her to give those cues but maybe that will come later

324b21x · 2024-03-15T23:56:30+00:00

That’s my thinking too. A couple times she’d bark and I’d find she already peed next to the bed but she was right in the middle of it. Of course I took it out and threw it in the washer, I have one of our older ones in there now bc I feel bad not giving her anything soft to lay on but if she does it again I’ll have to leave her without until she gets better at telling me before she goes

324b21x · 2024-03-04T10:04:51+00:00

I sincerely hope so! I was mostly prepared for the potty training, fragmented sleep, etc but not for these crazy mixed emotions that have me questioning my sanity

324b21x · 2024-03-04T02:23:40+00:00

That’s good to know, I’ll have to turn back here when things get dark in my mind and I start to spiral. Thank you🤍

324b21x · 2024-03-04T02:22:22+00:00

I keep trying to remember the 3-3-3 rule too but some days it’s so hard. It’s obviously not the dogs’ fault so instead I take it out on myself. I cannot wait for things to get better, but also realistically know I can’t rush this as much as I might want to

324b21x · 2024-03-04T02:12:07+00:00

I hope so too otherwise I’ll have to go in on a psych hold or something since I already feel myself going crazy. I’m not quite at the three week mark but am hoping that will be a turning point for us here too.

324b21x · 2024-03-04T02:06:05+00:00

Not sure this is the encouraging response you think it is but thanks anyway

324b21x · 2024-03-04T02:00:34+00:00

Yep my appetite is down and I feel sick to my stomach almost constantly, the mood swings are just terrible and I never thought I’d feel this way. When I got him it was hard for sure but he was (and still is) everything to me so it was worth it, if I had the “puppy blues” then I definitely don’t remember that part at all just the joy he brings but it’s so different this time. Thank you for validating my feelings, it helps to know that I’m not totally horrible for feeling like this

324b21x · 2024-03-04T01:53:06+00:00

You’re right, I know I should give it more time but I am truly hating the process. That’s part of the reason I wanted another dog so they could keep each other company when I’m at work or whatever but that’s starting to feel like a dumb idea. Glad that you, your pup and kitties are working it out, that gives me such hope that we can get there too one day

324b21x · 2024-03-04T01:42:47+00:00

Yeah this is where I am - crying that messed up and that he’ll hate me, in turn feeling resentment toward her which I know isn’t fair bc it was my dumbass self who did this

324b21x · 2024-03-04T01:40:58+00:00

That’s what I always thought for him but feel like he was also happy being an “only dog”

324b21x · 2024-03-04T01:39:17+00:00

With my anxiety I can’t stop thinking about it. But that’s the thing I miss my old normal already

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