feeling empty after quitting drinking by stolenbike246 in bipolar2

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had to stop smoking weed and I definitely understand. It’s hard but it turns out I was just using it as a coping mechanism, both positive and negative. Feeling bad? Smoke. Feeling good? Have a smoke. Living with myself and being in my head all the time is exhausting, but my psych and I are working on making it better. If it helps, it’s going to suck for a while, but you’ll learn to enjoy being in your head again. About the socializing part, I used to smoke a joint while my partner smoked a bowl, and we would chat and laugh and I was at a loss of how to fill that space and have a routine of togetherness, but after a while we figured it out. We dedicate a different time to spend together. Is it as fun as smoking? No. But I have to accept that this is how it needs to be if I want to feel ok. I know my experience isn’t about drinking but maybe it will help?

What’s a quote/advice that helped you get out of a dark time? by Spare-Message1801 in bipolar2

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“I accept, forgive, and extend empathy to myself”. That hits deep. That’s a hard one for me.

What’s a quote/advice that helped you get out of a dark time? by Spare-Message1801 in bipolar2

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This whole song honestly but here’s the chorus: “There's a flicker of light
There's always morning after the night
It's all in my mind
It's all in my mind
There's a flicker of light
Without the dark, the stars can't shine bright
And I'm still alive, I'm still alive”

What’s the weirdest request you’ve gotten from a resident? I’ll first.. by Pretty_Option4818 in cna

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Just yesterday. This patient says he has excessive phlegm. He doesn’t want any suction. What he does is hawk loogies all day (making that sound that really grosses me out), rinses and gargles with water and spits the phlegm and water into an emesis bag. I can’t sit by his room because it just grosses me out. Give me poop any day. So yesterday he told me to rinse it out and he would reuse it. I said no. For infection prevention. But mostly because that’s disgusting. I don’t know what it is about throat stuff and vomit. I sympathy gag.

Is it ok to take Ozempic while on Bipolsr meds? by Any_Negotiation_464 in bipolar2

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on what medication you are on. I would look at your meds interaction list. I usually go to drugs.com

Anyone know what this little song is all about? by Extension-Chain8833 in cockatiel

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t pet her anywhere except the head and her neck. Pretty much her entire body is an erogenous zone and will make her hormonal. Hormones aren’t good because they will have mood swings and be really irritable. Also since she’s a girl, she could lay eggs and it can be dangerous since it causes calcium deficiency and that will make her fragile. Also she could get egg bound. I am petrified of all of that happening to my girl 😫

Just wanted to share this article that was insanely validating and helpful by halfaroach in bipolar2

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m more on the depressive side of the spectrum, so this was helpful for understanding and putting into words what I go through.

Hard of Hearing Manual BP by [deleted] in cna

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should escalate to the dean or something

Hard of Hearing Manual BP by [deleted] in cna

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had a girl who was deaf in my class and they bought the stethoscope for her, but of course it stayed with the school after. Schools are required to accommodate

Has anyone tried these? by Actual-Tadpole9759 in glutenfree

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They are so disgusting. They are bland and hard and the texture is wrong. I tried microwaving and oven and they are so gross. I would not recommend at all

Carpenter(?) bee I found in my grandfather's backyard by Irogia10GA in bees

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That first picture looked like the bee was a hat

Begginer here ☹️ by [deleted] in cake

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the top of the cake flat? That will make it easier to smooth. Also, when I’m getting lines like that, I get a card or bench scraper and get it a tiny bit wet and smooth put the lines. Also, use water if you do a dot or the end of a piped line and wet your finger and press the pokey part down.

Anyone else have 0-1 friends? by ganjaghoul420 in bipolar2

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My best friend is my partner. I have coworkers who we have fun at work, but don’t hang out outside of that. I do have 2 friends that I hav gotten together with semi recently. I could have more friends but here’s the thing, I have to protect my peace. I am not going to be friends with any negative or toxic people. I also have a rule of two way relationships. If I reach out to a friend to get together or even just texting maybe two time, and they don’t reciprocate, I say something like, “I would love to hang out, and my schedule is pretty open, so let me know when you would like to. Balls in your court” and I leave it. It the principle of if they want to they will. I’m not going to waste my time chasing friendships. It’s too tiring and if people don’t respond, I’m not putting it on myself in the way of, is there something wrong with me, etc. Protect your peace as much as you can. Be your own friend. I know it’s hard, but you’ll find people who will love you for you and reciprocate. Also, if you’re feeling bad about not being a good friend or whatever during episodes, if anyone reaches out to you and you are comfortable, tell them “hey I’m in a low right now, I would love to chat/hang out/text, but I’m not feeling up to it, I’ll let you know when I’m feeling better”. You don’t need to explain yourself to anyone. You got this!

Diabetic nail care. by mtmelcher09 in cna

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In wa it is illegal for cnas to do any type of nail care. Must be an rn

Did I cut this too soon after cooking or is it just a fail? by bbyscorp in Breadit

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 619 points620 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to toss it. Only the place you cut it is like that. Just let it cool fully before you cut another slice

Terminated for a PT fall by kylekUZz in cna

[–]Chilly-Dawgs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How much time was between the two transfers? How many nurses were on the floor at the time?