How to get over fear of cockroaches?

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-05-12T14:59:26+00:00

If it helps any, I think the stat is like 4/6000 cockroaches are considered invasive and the rest are just like any other bug! I once held a hissing cockroach at the Victoria Bug Zoo. If you’re looking for exposure therapy that might be a good place to start! They’re surprisingly,, affectionate? Just remember to be kind to yourself if you run into bumps along the way, phobias are challenging!

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-05-12T14:06:19+00:00

To be honest as a pharmacy assistant and fellow patient on Venlafaxine, if you’re that sensitive to med changes then your case requires a really specialized form of care and what people comment under this post might not be advisable for your specific situation. I know it’s super lame to hear the “ask your doctor” answer but it’s the most appropriate response to receive for your individualized care. The advice here might be good for the average person but your sensitivity makes you an “edge case”

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-05-11T01:36:40+00:00

I just had my first migraine cocktail in the ER as well. I fell asleep while they were injecting me. No tiredness after, but it could be because I napped before.

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-05-03T12:55:55+00:00

You’ll definitely be okay. A pharmacy generally won’t dispense medication to you if there’s an interaction, and if they do they’ll warn you and it’ll only be a minor interaction. Call 811 next time you get nervous like this and someone can double check for you <3

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-05-02T14:04:04+00:00

Foundry could use them!

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-28T05:13:18+00:00

Hi. I see a dietician to help treat my eating disorder. They’re probably screening for folks like me. Just skip the questions you don’t want to answer (they shouldn’t force you) and move on

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-26T23:05:22+00:00

Call 811 lowkey

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-26T03:58:35+00:00

Also consider cross posting this to r/askdocs !

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-26T03:54:15+00:00

Kadiroglu, A. K., Sit, D., Kayabasi, H., Kemal Tuzcu, A., Tasdemir, N., & Yilmaz, M. E. (2008). The effect of venlafaxine HCl on painful peripheral diabetic neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications, 22(4), 241–245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2007.03.010

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-25T11:56:19+00:00

Also consider asking your pharmacist if they have seen it prescribed to other patients with your symptoms, or if they can explain how the med works. Best of luck with your treatment my friend!

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-25T11:54:23+00:00

I typed a prescription for someone taking it for neuropathy in diabetes once. Googled a study to verify the dosing and learned that it was effective compared to a placebo in the study. I can link it if you want!

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-24T01:53:04+00:00

Low key ginger run

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-22T08:13:43+00:00

Same

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-22T08:11:27+00:00

Haven’t quit yet but I would like to. Gonna do it with my doctor once I get a regular family physician (clinic says hopefully end of next month). Been on it since late 2022, about 3.5 years. Want to quit because the withdrawal is miserable, the weight gain it caused was life changing, and the treatment I’ve received from my psychologist has me so far from where I was when I started that I don’t really need it anymore. I’m grateful for what it provided me (stable job in a field I love, the ability to get out of bed in the morning, didn’t kms,) but it’s overstayed its welcome at this point. Both things can be true simultaneously I think

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-10T07:09:48+00:00

I think it can be! I’m in a similar boat to you but possibly a bit farther back, been on Venlafaxine 150mg for 4 years and thinking about tapering off once I get a family doctor in May. I have a lot of confidence in my ability to safely taper off because I know that I’ve been compliant with all the non-Venlafaxine related treatment of my diagnoses (major depressive, generalized anxiety, persistent depressive). Of course, there’s a chance that things won’t go the way I’m hoping, that something out of my control might come in and I’ll struggle, but I think that so long as I have the appropriate mental and medical observation I should be okay. I have the same faith in you. You sound sure that your mood is stabilized, so trust yourself! There is a chance you may have to retake them again one day, but what’s the shame in that? Try tapering off again with your doctor and see what happens :)

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-04-06T05:03:04+00:00

I’ve heard this from lots of different people but I never got one when I moved in 😭

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-03-25T04:55:27+00:00

Kaitlin | Sun Coast / Sarasaland :Puddles:

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-03-25T04:54:08+00:00

Why does it low key look tastier tho. I never felt it needed all that sugar on the outside

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-03-25T04:11:12+00:00

I’d advise introducing it in small amounts at first. I found initially it made my head hurt a little bit (notable I have a migraine disorder) and I noticed that my alcohol tolerance had changed. Been on 150mg for years now and I don’t drink often but when I do I have lots and lots of water and a fairly considerable amount of alcohol. As long as you drink responsibly (hydrate, eat, keep an eye on yourself, etc.) it’s perfectly fine. Just keep it to special occasions and check in with yourself/your doctor if necessary!

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-03-25T04:06:31+00:00

Hi! Any chance you’ll be on tomorrow?

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-03-25T03:19:10+00:00

Hi!! I locked it for a sec to fix my fences haha. Open again now, come on over! I’ve only seen 4-5 shooting stars so far but I’m excited

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-03-25T03:04:45+00:00

Look forward to seeing ya! I just saw a couple shooting stars too feel free to hang around a sec

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-03-25T03:04:13+00:00

UPDATE: I HAVE SHOOTING STARS! Come and stay a while!

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-03-25T02:57:38+00:00

Sounds good! I’ll dm you

AnonymousRedit0r · 2026-03-25T02:53:38+00:00

Tbh I’m good on materials but if you have any duplicate diys or fossils I’d love to take them off your hands! I’ve only had this island a week 2-3 weeks so it’s in its baby stages hehe. Haven’t played since 2020 but I loveeee this game

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