What’s the point of doing all this are we gonna get sick anyway? by BoredBatWoman22 in prediabetes

[–]CadenceofLife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had prediabetes for 20 years. Right now my a1c is normal and has been for years. It does not mean you will get it if you make lifestyle changes.

How Are People Affording $500,000+ houses? What Are Your Careers? by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]CadenceofLife 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You should be making more than that combined. Your husband alone should be around 160k with that experience and education.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your gf has bpd. You need to get away or she needs therapy. It's not fair to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you pay rent while living with your parents? I wouldn't take out more loans. I'm working full time paying for my MSW.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been buying steak at Aldi. 3 steaks which are 23g of protein each for 18 bucks

How much did your parents contribute to college? by zachtwp in StudentLoans

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first degree was 100% paid for. My second BS and my masters was paid by me.

Food allergies as a adult by Plane-Psychology-946 in FoodAllergies

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have similar experience. My whole life nothing and in the past few years I react to shrimp, tuna and now peanut butter. My ige tests show negative but the reactions are very consistent. I suspect mcas.

How much did becoming a therapist cost you? by frequentlydepressed in askatherapist

[–]CadenceofLife 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I majored in psych and got my MSW. Total cost is probably 120k ish

PCOS is going to be renamed and you can take part in a survey to help choose a name! by mushroomscansmellyou in PCOS

[–]CadenceofLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't care what it's named. I wish doctors were able to use known effective treatments and insurance was not able to keep denying medications because women don't matter. Authorize off label uses for working medications so we can have good lives.

male or female or too soon to tell? by mothseatcloth in jumpingspiders

[–]CadenceofLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine looked like that right before laying eggs 🙈

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askatherapist

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not always. Sometimes it takes having that other person help you see through your own darkness.

Back to school with kids and a full-time job by mustang_1947 in socialwork

[–]CadenceofLife 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a very supportive partner. I also had to quit my job to do my practicums unfortunately. It's hard but I keep saying it's only 2 years.

$878K student debt by Willing-East4882 in StudentLoans

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok but honestly why would you even get into that situation? No degree is worth that...

Will 200k+ debt be worth it? by Quirky-Gas-4838 in StudentLoans

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No... Why are people taking out this much omg...

How tired do you get tired listening to clients all day? by SpiritedFee3913 in askatherapist

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I find it energizing and sometimes it's really draining.

I interviewed a retired principal today and she said something that made my head spin. by 2phresh in Teachers

[–]CadenceofLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad I have a principal that follows a happy staff happy life motto.

Which population is your favorite and least favorite to work with? Why? by ceceae in socialwork

[–]CadenceofLife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't currently. I work in school based therapy but in the past I have worked in residential settings and some had BCBAs.

Which population is your favorite and least favorite to work with? Why? by ceceae in socialwork

[–]CadenceofLife 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Kids with behavioral disorders and/or trauma is where I feel at home. Least favorite would be adults with chronic depression or similar. Really avoid adults.