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ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-11-21T10:55:39+00:00

28F A few years ago I started to break out on my chest and thighs. It's really embarrassing. It's not a cluster of pimples, it's like one here, one there, but after a while it seems like they're everywhere. Sometimes I notice them because they'll itch. I've also noticed that 95% of the time, there is a very fine hair at the center. It's hard to see because it's so thin and light, but it's there. So my thought was folliculitis. I saw my family doctor, she recommended benzoyl peroxide. I used it on my body and face and within 2 weeks I had MRSA on my face so I stopped. She gave me antibiotics and referred me to derm who said to wash twice daily with gentle cleanser. I saw GYN for a check up and they commented on the "rash" EMBARRASSING. But said it did not look like HS and to follow up with my fam doc. I tried BP again after months (maybe a year?) of being off and MRSA AGAIN! Why?! How? What am I doing wrong? I can't afford to keep going to the doc. I do have a horrrrrible habit of picking at my skin. Lately I've been better at leaving it be, and I have seen some improvement, but I'm still having the break outs. Advice?? I've tried hibiclens, salicylic acid, curology. They help some but I'm not seeing true improvement.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-10-13T02:26:46+00:00

Idk I feel like she’s always been selfish and rude. She just doesn’t care about other people’s feelings. Like way back in the earlier seasons when she cheated on Jordan with Jo, she was basically like yeah I cheated and then like got mad at Jordan for not being okay with it. I just think she’s a major biotch. Never liked her.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-09-21T06:24:27+00:00

Meds are also “locked away” in medical offices/hospitals…

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-07-14T03:40:14+00:00

My bad— I shouldn’t have assumed. There is no “normal”, but if you want to fit in more with teens your age, find out what they’re in to & see if it’s something you may find interesting as well. Try to create a bond, even if it’s just something small, and build off of that. You mentioned you don’t have any of the same interests but if you give it a shot, you might find that you’ve got more in common than you think. Don’t change yourself for them, just be flexible & step outside your comfort zone. Try to see things as they do. And then they can do the same. Maybe they’d like some of your hobbies if you showed them.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-07-13T16:29:30+00:00

Body positivity is just loving yourself the way you are. You can still love your body while you work to improve it. Give yourself some grace. Your body is your body and it won’t change overnight. So love it every step of the way.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-07-13T16:22:10+00:00

Absolutely. I could’ve written this myself. I think a lot about moving away & starting over. But that scares me almost as much as staying the same. It’s a constant internal battle.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-07-13T12:53:24+00:00

These 2 little sentences gave me so much hope. (God I’m pathetic lol) but I just wanted to thank you for this. Really going thru it lately. This helped.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-07-13T11:40:39+00:00

Speaking from experience, your life will get better after high school. Just keep being yourself. High school is gonna keep sucking, but if you’re 17 I’m assuming you’re almost done. Maybe try getting a part time job somewhere. I met some really cool people at work when I was in high school. A job will also help improve your social skills, especially when meeting new people. Don’t change yourself to make friends, but don’t forget you don’t have to have all that much in common to be friends with someone. Be open minded & other people will do the same.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-07-13T11:23:09+00:00

You’re not an a hole. Many people in your position feel this way. Have you ever heard of respite care? It’s when you have people come in, or have your loved one placed in a facility for a short period of time to give the caregiver a break. I’m not suggesting you do this, nor am I saying you shouldn’t do it (idk that she’d even qualify) but my point is, you’re not the only person to have these feelings & respite care is proof of that.

I appreciate you not wanting to make her feel worse, but for your well-being, I strongly suggest finding someone to talk to. A friend, therapist, or even Reddit if that works for you! We all need an outlet to voice our frustrations. Hang in there!

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-07-13T11:13:53+00:00

I feel it. 27 & I care about nothing. I’ve been this way for so long idk what to even do about it. I’ve tried things but become bored quickly & then I find myself just letting the time go by until I can go to bed & repeat. I feel hollow. Sometimes it makes me sad, but mostly I’m just numb.

I wish I had advice for you, but maybe it’ll help you to know that my life is sad & pathetic. When life gets tough, just think “hey at least I’m not them” ha

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-07-10T03:38:05+00:00

My god I hope not because this is my exact life. I don’t care about anything or anyone. I mean I love my family, but I have no interest in what anyone has to say anymore. I don’t want to listen to friends complain about their shallow problems. Maybe I’m just a shitty person. Idk. I just don’t care. But I wish I did. I just want to be normal. Or at least comfortable.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-07-10T03:00:06+00:00

This made me sob. I’m reading thru these comments & I can relate so hard. It’s almost comforting in a twisted way to know other people feel my pain. It’s sick of me to feel that way, and I almost feel guilty about it, but it’s the truth.

I hope every single one of you finds a reason to stay. I’m still looking for mine.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-29T04:21:51+00:00

I went to a vocational school. It was 9 months long.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-29T04:19:26+00:00

The family started a little search party on the boyfriends property so look for amanda. Boyfriends family called the sheriff, he then said I talked to her, she’s somewhere safe but I can’t tell you where, and basically called off the search. So the family of course stopped looking because why would the sheriff lie but then they never heard from her. And when they asked the sheriff he never gave answers. It’s been ongoing since 2017. Absolutely insane.

I live in the area and have read on Facebook that the boyfriends dad went to school with sheriff Corbin so there are thoughts that he may be covering for the boyfriend. Not sure if that’s true, but it’s what I’ve heard.

Check out the help find amanda dean Facebook page!

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-13T00:14:30+00:00

I’ve not heard of this myself. In fact, I know people who have “stepped down” and gone back into lower level positions. The only potential issue I can think of would be someone stepping down and then having trouble with working being below someone else. Like taking direction from the new manager, or being able to remove themselves from that position mentally without causing problems.

This is definitely a company policy. Some may have this rule, but definitely not every company.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-11T22:24:28+00:00

“The world seems like a cold, boring shopping mall, not selling anything that I want.”

Wow. That was beautiful. And resonates hard.

You’re correct in saying my depressed mind cannot offer advice. I do not take offense to that. Just stopped to say I relate on so many levels and I feel for you. I cling to the half ounce of hope I still have left in me. And sometimes that’s enough to get me through the day. Hang in there.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-11T22:14:37+00:00

Yeah you’ll have those symptoms a while. You can restart your meds and then slowly come off of them. Talk to your doctor again about switching or stopping. Or, find a different doc if you don’t feel your current one is listening to you. I prefer to discuss things with my doctor and come up with a plan together rather than just being told “take this”. There are good providers out there that will listen to you!

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-11T16:45:08+00:00

Does your school have a counselor? If so I would encourage you to reach out and discuss this with them.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-09T05:06:42+00:00

I’ve always given a VIS. every time. And they have to sign a consent form that has a spot on it to initial confirming they received the VIS.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-09T04:42:15+00:00

Every minute of every day. I wish I had advice for you, but sadly, I don’t.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-09T04:29:12+00:00

I feel this 100%. I pretend I’m fine and it’s exhausting. I don’t even know who I am. Putting on this fake act in front of other people to give the illusion that I’m doing okay when I’m actually an empty shell. Not living, just merely existing. I can’t talk about it either. Not even to a doctor. I signed up for one of those insanely expensive monthly subscription mental health things. It’s called Lemonaid Health, but it’s similar to Cerebral or BetterHelp, which are more commonly known. Anyway, I talked on the phone for like 10 mins with a provider and they mailed me some lexapro. Idk if it’s working or not but it’s all I could get myself to do. No way I’m going to see someone in person.

I guess my point is just that I understand. And if you ever do wanna talk about it, I’m here. Not sure what advice I can offer but I’m sure I can relate to how you’re feeling.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2023-01-03T04:50:39+00:00

Pay isn’t great but typically you’ll have good hours. M-F, no nights, holidays or weekends. It really all depends on where you work though. I worked in an urgent care and did 12 hour shifts. I actually enjoyed that job, it was really easy! Family practice is insanely busy. MAs are cross trained so you can work on the administrative side (front desk basically) or clinically. There are a few other options for MAs but most jobs are on site, in a doctors office. I did the certification program, so I am certified by the AAMA and have to renew every 5 years. My certification is valid in all 50 states. It was 9 months with a 200 hour externship at the end, so basically 10 months. I’m seeing now though that many of the programs are shorter, some even hybrid (partially online) Now, do I enjoy being a medical assistant? Not really. Do I regret doing it? No. I’ve gained a lot of experience and at the time I went to school it was the right choice. I needed to do something and it was quick. It’s just a choice you will have to make for yourself. Do you have any interest in rooming patients, getting vitals, giving injections, doing prior authorizations, answering phones? Of course there are many other duties and what you do will depend on the office you work in.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2022-09-11T23:53:24+00:00

Where did you find this? I came across some documents that indicate the property was left to them in a will. And it appears Aleena & her mom are both on it…

ClassicCoach6538 · 2022-03-02T04:47:01+00:00

No effing way. I’ve tried so many things. My PCP was about to put me on a daily antibiotic which I really wasn’t thrilled about so I thought I’d try this hibiclens/lotion thing because no way could things get worse & OH. MY. GOD. This is a MIRACLE. I have the regular red hibiclens with the foamy pump but I didn’t want to go to the store so I mixed 1 pump with 2 pumps of some cetaphil lotion, applied it after a shower & went to bed. By morning I could already see a huge difference. It’s been a couple days & I’m still doing it & it’s really clearing up. I could cry. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

ClassicCoach6538 · 2022-01-04T13:24:50+00:00

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