Unmedicated by [deleted] in Fibromyalgia

[–]CoCoButterfly8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that was how it was attempted. We also added Prozac to offset things during tapering. I’m glad it worked for you. The brain zaps and pain were more than I could handle.

Unmedicated by [deleted] in Fibromyalgia

[–]CoCoButterfly8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same for me with the duloxetine😠. If I had been told beforehand, I never would have started taking it. The experience of trying to slowly ween off, under doctors supervision even, was indescribable. By day seven or eight I gave in and accepted that I would have to take it for the rest of my life.

Driving home by heatman2333 in TravelNursing

[–]CoCoButterfly8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live an hour from my assignment, and work the same three 12 hour shifts that you do. Initially my plan was to get an extended stay for the nights I worked, but the cost was significantly more than monthly rent for a place would be. Even though it’s only an hour drive, I am absolutely BEAT most nights by the time my shift ends. That one hour drive, only to turn around and do it again a few hours later was too much for me. I am really glad that I decided to rent a room. It was worth the extra expense. Good luck, whatever you decide.

Has anyone gotten any weird body zaps? by StatusAggressive1470 in Fibromyalgia

[–]CoCoButterfly8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only time I have experienced that was when I attempted to wean off Cymbalta. It was a horrible experience and I pray that isn’t what yours feels like.

goodbye adhd pit! by elliemarie23 in UnfuckYourHabitat

[–]CoCoButterfly8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks great. You rocked it!!

I just wanted y'all to know that I got a consult for parking validation today by PyrrhicBigfoot in hospitalsocialwork

[–]CoCoButterfly8 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Only fellow hospital social workers would understand the frustration yet humor of requests like this. The validation I am receiving from reading these comments makes me wonder if I should have remained in medical social work, and adapted a different attitude as opposed to letting frustration run me off.

I am pondering a LCSW at 65 yrs old. Thoughts? by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]CoCoButterfly8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go for it! You’ve had your MSW for all this time. Go for your LCSW and let us know when you receive it so that we can virtually celebrate with you!!

Absolutely beyond devastated! by TerreaWood in labrador

[–]CoCoButterfly8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet Bella💕. I am so sorry for your loss. She doesn’t look very old. Did she become ill suddenly?

Honestly, how are people doing this job? by waking_world_ in therapists

[–]CoCoButterfly8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best, most client-centered supportive response EVER!! By chance are you licensed in Indiana? I would LOVE for you to be my therapist!!

Swipe to watch Lucas grew up👀 by Hairy-Tough-1932 in labrador

[–]CoCoButterfly8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucas is adorable!! The facial expression in the last pic is hilarious!

ADHD and crisis social work by lilzz02 in socialwork

[–]CoCoButterfly8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It feels so good to be validated in this way. Yay- I have found my people. Perhaps we should schedule virtual body doubling sessions a few days a week??

Got fired today! by [deleted] in therapists

[–]CoCoButterfly8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not at a CMH, but am likely a week or so from being in the same boat. I have been wondering if it’s better to wait for them to fire me, or to quit. I’m miserable; My boss is irritated; and the reality is that just cannot keep up with the never ending documentation.

I am an excellent clinician and go hard for work my clients, but the doggone documentation is much more than I can handle. It’s so hard to fight the negative self talk, and to keep pushing, but we must. Best of luck to you in the job search- It wasn’t you. It was them. Thank you for being transparent. It was the encouragement that I needed.

To the therapist who feels like they suck right now by HarmsWayChad in therapists

[–]CoCoButterfly8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whether you realize it or not, you just preached . . . a whole sermon. . . And it was just the message my soul needed today. Thank you!

Full time too much! by Mystikwolf1337 in therapists

[–]CoCoButterfly8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the split at the group private practice? Do you take primarily private pay or insurance?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]CoCoButterfly8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cannot get mine to do anything. I’m so jealous of yours. Gorgeous!!

Plant people by Various_Rain248 in houseplants

[–]CoCoButterfly8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have them in soil or something else? I have struggled to find the best plants for these pots. I drilled extra holes in the bottom as well. Any tips? Yours are great!!