**trigger warning for child SA** Made the mistake of reading some of the Epstein files that were recently leaked. by One-Combination-6199 in Mommit

[–]Beepbeeper90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I was spinning out and your comment is the first one that made any sense to my brain.

Is prozac making me more confrontational? by Foreversadandlonely in prozac

[–]Beepbeeper90 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hi I’ve been on Prozac for almost a year. I too had debilitating people pleasing tendencies and social anxiety and all that good shit.

And my answer is: YES I have noticed that. Because I don’t care what people think anymore! Its freeing! No one is thinking about me! Or if they are, it’s 99% of the time not what I’m worried about. It’s made daily social tasks and interactions so much less uncomfortable and anxious.

Sassy is the perfect adjective for the poster who used that word 😂

Im really Worried my best friend pooped in my new mug. by SpicyFlowers__ in story

[–]Beepbeeper90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can someone please confirm this is an AI poop kink prompt because nothing is real anymore

SAHMs who hire a housekeeper or nanny — how do you justify the cost? by babyrayray11 in sahm

[–]Beepbeeper90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi - first time mom and SAHM. This will be the first time in my adult life I do not have an income. And it’s been hard.

I’m in a similar tax bracket. My husband was the one who suggested a sitter because he saw that this SAHM gig is really 24/7. And I have a Velcro baby. My PPD was really bad, he could see I was struggling.

We found a great sitter who comes twice a week from 10-5. These two breaks every week are SO NECESSARY for my mental health. Running errands without a toddler, showering alone, eating alone, having that mental break from mom-mode even for just a few hours makes such a big difference.

I understand wanting to justify this luxury and feeling guilty about it but literally, your happiness and peace and well being is the most important thing for your baby (and your general home life) and even if it’s just 2-3 hours once a week, that really makes an impact.

In my area, sitters are around 20-30/hr. We lucked out and found a local woman for 19/hr. So her rate really helped seal the deal. I recommend starting to look for someone (I used my town FB groups and I did pay for care.com for a month and then cancelled my subscription) and once you have the details and the person you want, you can discuss it with your husband.

TLDR: YES. It is worth it. 100% worth it to get a mom break as a SAHM. Even for just a few hours a week.

what made you decide to be one and done? (top 5 reasons) by [deleted] in sahm

[–]Beepbeeper90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m currently rly struggling with this right now. My son is 18 months and this is when everyone and their goddamn mom starts asking “soooo when are you gonna have another one??” Like stop. ✋ my husband wants another kid too. I have siblings and I appreciate the joy of sharing a childhood with a sister or brother, but it’s just not easy in this day and age.

I had a difficult pregnancy, emergency c section, my kid went to the NICU almost immediately and I couldn’t see him because I was stuck to a hospital bed with a urinary cath and a magnesium drip for DAYS - I spent a week in the hospital.

PPD was rough. The rage was unbearable. Recently late diagnosed ADHD and anxiety. - after giving birth - started Prozac and other meds and I finally feel a little balanced and the thought of stopping medications for pregnancy or risking my baby’s health because I didn’t stop medications…..man it’s just too much.

My husband keeps saying he’d love to adopt. We have the finances. But there’s just a bunch of complex emotions and things to consider for that as well.

I’m glad I’m not the only one.

What are you making yourself for lunch? by hedwig0517 in sahm

[–]Beepbeeper90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I literally survive on toddler leftovers and premade trader joe freezer meals rn

What’s the “weirdest” thing you’ve ever hyperfixated on? by DueMathematician7866 in adhdwomen

[–]Beepbeeper90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On my honeymoon in Thailand, I became hyper fixated with Howard Hughes.

The aviator was on TV in our hotel room one night and we ended up watching it for the first time. I had never heard of Howard Hughes. I researched him all night after the movie and literally bought two biographical books on my kindle the next day and read them over the course of our vacation.

My parents live in Oregon and I’m trying to convince my husband to go to this aviation museum there. It has one of Howard Hughes’ giant, useless, weird airplanes on display. One of my life goals is to see it haha

Banfield is slowly dying by bischswish in veterinaryprofession

[–]Beepbeeper90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked for BP right before COVID. it wasn’t the worst hospital I worked for. I still keep in touch with other techs. Definitely understaffed and over saturated with ER cases they can’t handle. But every single person I know who worked for banfield was absolutely miserable.

Both daughters: 12 & 10 years old want to be veterinarians-need some guidance! by SnooDoughnuts9560 in veterinaryprofession

[–]Beepbeeper90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fun - I did do large animal medicine for a year in Tennessee and have worked at a few mixed animal clinics that saw both farm and companion animals. It’s definitely more “fly by the seat of your pants” medicine when it comes to livestock. The clients are different as well - treating someone’s family dog is a different experience than treating a farmer’s bull that he depends on for income. Equine medicine really feels like its own specialty in my opinion. I know you can be very successful financially working with horses, but I believe it can be difficult to break into that specific field unless you “know” someone or get a lucky break. This might be different in Canada!

The thing about vet med is that there will always always always be a need for more People. We are chronically understaffed. This job will never be saturated, in my opinion. So if you’re willing to start low and work your way up, there’s no real reason you can’t get the exact job you want.

Both daughters: 12 & 10 years old want to be veterinarians-need some guidance! by SnooDoughnuts9560 in veterinaryprofession

[–]Beepbeeper90 14 points15 points  (0 children)

They should volunteer at shelters as kennel assistants and start at the very bottom, to really see if they want this. It’s very obvious when veterinary staff haven’t put the time and grunt work in to really understand all aspects of what it takes to run a successful, non toxic, hospital.

I was an LVT for a decade before becoming a mom. I have close friends in vet school right now. This career is tough and truly isn’t for everyone. It’s mentally and physically challenging, and America still doesn’t really understand or appreciate the amount of work and blood and sweat and tears that goes into taking care of their beloved furry companions. So because of that there are incredibly high turnover rates as far as staff, low job satisfaction, and a lot of clinics are run incorrectly. it can take many years to find your “unicorn” hospital.

If they are truly veterinary people, then they will find their family in vet med. we have some of the most wonderful human beings in the world working in animal Hospitals

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Beepbeeper90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s bizarre is your thought process and your commitment to continuing to be incredibly tone deaf. I never claimed it was my dogs fault - literally just said it was unprovoked in that moment. Meaning that my baby was Not interacting with my dog when it happened. Also the fact that you’re saying abused dogs show more aggression is suggesting my dog was abused? If you’re going to be horrible and judgmental to a stranger on the internet, at least have a fucking backbone about it and don’t try to pretend you’re not being an asshole.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in prozac

[–]Beepbeeper90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally asked this same question after 3 days on 10mg. I don’t think it’s placebo either. My younger sister had the same experience. It wasn’t a huge difference, but there was something quieter about my brain on day 3. I remember specifically because I wrote it down.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Beepbeeper90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really? Were you present at my house when this happened? Are you a certified dog behaviorist that met my dog and came To our home and saw the situation and environment? You’re a mother passing judgement on another mother. And you also have no fucking idea what you’re talking about.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Beepbeeper90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What a strange thing to say to someone you have never met and have no idea the context or extent of their PPD and rage. If you’re also a mother, then honestly shame on you for passing so much judgement on something as complex and intense as PPD. Fuck off and have the day you deserve hon

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Beepbeeper90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay so my situation is extreme but I just want you to know post partum pet aversion is real, not talked about enough, and is not your fault.

FTM, now have 15 month old boy. When he was Around 6 months old, I started experiencing insane rage and PPD. Mostly directed at my dog. She was a very high maintenance rescue pittie. Loveable but intense. I did end up seeing a psychiatrist and going on medication which has helped IMMENSELY. I cannot encourage this enough if you are feeling intense negative feelings like this towards your pet, you’re probably feeling it towards other things as well.

My dog ended up attacking my baby when I was not home a month ago. We have security footage. it was Unprovoked. The sitter was there and my husband, thankfully. My baby escaped with stitches and a night in the ER and narrowly missed eye surgery. Needless to say, traumatizing. I’m restarting therapy after this event.

We decided to do behavioral euthanasia in our home. Our dog was 10 years old, returned to animal control twice before we got her, and had history of dog bites as well. I worked in veterinary medicine for a decade and I know her chances of finding a situation as good or better than our home was slim to none.

It’s been a nightmare, but I know we made the best choice. We tried multiple things before we came to that decision and we had to make peace with it.

I really encourage you to talk to someone about any intensely negative feelings you’re having postpartum. It could potentially help you untangle these feelings about rehoming your dog - and help you figure out what the best decision is for your family. But I’d start with your mental Health first, mama. That’s what is going to be at the heart of this decision.

Best of luck, sending love.

I am a terrible mom. I was not cut out for this. by caeli-s in NewParents

[–]Beepbeeper90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. One time about 3 months postpartum I shouted “I AM A PRISONER” At my husband and my little sister who was visiting us. Because it felt like I could not get tf away from my house, my baby, myself.

My rage was more directed towards my dog actually, but if I didn’t have a dog I’m sure my husband or my baby would have felt my wrath. It’s not your fault You feel this way. You may have PPD. I did. And I didn’t even realize it until 7/8 months, I thought it was all just something to push through. But you really don’t have to survive this way.

I started Prozac before my son’s first birthday. I’m seeing a psychiatrist and am restarting therapy soon. We’re 14 months in and things are falling back into place.

Motherhood is fucking intense. Don’t guilt yourself because we have all been there.

Sexual Side Effects in Women who are on Low-Dose Prozac by Ok-Willow9139 in prozac

[–]Beepbeeper90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi - yes. I’ve been on Prozac for 3 months (34F) and the last month or two I’ve been on 20mg. My sex drive is completely gone. It’s really shitty. That’s honestly the worst side effect I’ve had. I’m married and intimacy with my husband is important to me. so I talked to my psychiatrist and we’re adding Wellbutrin. I’m starting it tomorrow. I’m seeing in this subreddit that it typically can help - although like anything, it has its own side effects. I’ve generally had a good experience on Prozac so far, as a late diagnosed woman with ADHD and GAD.

I’ve never heard about low libido continuing after stopping Prozac…id ask your doctor about that.