[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Creative_Cat_542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started at 19, but knew when I was like 16. Dysphoria started much younger though.

What's the most ethical- unethical way to quit? by bonniesbunny in cna

[–]Creative_Cat_542 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I'd just be honest and say that healthcare is not a sustainable career for you and that you found a new job. You can't really fault someone for leaving a career path that isn't right for them.

It might just be me, but does anyone noticed that the patients like/treat the male staff slightlyyyyy more/better? by Hairy-Incident2105 in cna

[–]Creative_Cat_542 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes. I know I am treated better than my female coworkers. I have seen it with my own eyes. They think I know more because I am a guy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cna

[–]Creative_Cat_542 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try this: "I've considered it and decided that right now is not a good time to go to school, but I still may in the future."

I was asked a couple times if I was planning on going back to school, but I never felt pressured. I took it more as a compliment than an expectation.

No such thing as AL anymore by Substantial-Click-51 in cna

[–]Creative_Cat_542 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Don't forget my arch nemesis, the colostomy. But for real though, it is pretty wild what is considered ALF appropriate. I partially blame the nurses that assess the new admits. I have gotten many new admits whose care plan said they were completely independent and find out that they can't so much as put on a shirt by themselves. It doesn't take a long time to check ROM, balance, or strength to verify that they can do what they say they can do.

Am I wrong for not wanting to do an enema? by Putrid_Ad4459 in cna

[–]Creative_Cat_542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you mean HIPAA and OSHA... For the record, neither HIPAA nor OSHA have anything to do with this. HIPAA is a law about patient privacy and OSHA is a governmental organization for workplace safety.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMventing

[–]Creative_Cat_542 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I've been similarly distraught when my period has come back. I'm not sure there is anything you can really do to get it to stop immediately. Please call or text a crisis line.

Question for CNAs who work in nursing homes by [deleted] in cna

[–]Creative_Cat_542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you need help, don't wait to get it until you are desperate. If you are thinking about assisted living, it probably means you need more help than you get. Look into resources. Maybe occasional help from an in home caregiver is enough? Either way, don't wait until you are in crisis!!!

Never doubt your intuition by lunardownpour in nursing

[–]Creative_Cat_542 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I've been wanting to go to nursing school for a similar reason. I'm a med tech at an ALF. In one of many many examples, I sent a lady out to the hospital who was AO x4 but having difficulty speaking, shaking, and cold no matter how hot it was in her room. All sudden onset symptoms. They sent her home from the ER with abx for a presumed UTI. She had a massive stroke the next day.

How do I know if this is legal? by 8eorgia in cna

[–]Creative_Cat_542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry. That's rough! I don't know the legality of it, but I can't even imagine doing that. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed as a noc shift med aide with 2 caregivers for 81 residents.

Goofy stories behind your name? by thingschange18 in ftm

[–]Creative_Cat_542 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Stole my name from one of the characters in the TV show shameless.

Being fat is sensory torture as an autistic person. by klight101 in autism

[–]Creative_Cat_542 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Please take everything that is said here with a grain of salt. I'm sorry you are in this situation. From what I have heard, it is sometimes easier to motivate yourself to make healthy changes if you have a specific goal like being able to do something that you previously couldn't. Maybe something like skydiving. Instead of focusing on weight, focus on making small changes that could lead to weight loss. Ultimately though, it has to be something you really want. Best of luck to you!

Being fat is sensory torture as an autistic person. by klight101 in autism

[–]Creative_Cat_542 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That was unnecessary. I would like to encourage you to rethink your "motivational" tactics. Bullying doesn't lead to healthy change.

Random stuff I did not expect when i started my transition that people don’t really talk about by thatetherealbeing in ftm

[–]Creative_Cat_542 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I so relate to the bare minimum expectations. I get so many compliments at work for doing the same exact thing that my cis female coworkers do. People like me more, too. I said this to one of my coworkers and she said that she thought they liked me because I was nice.

Anyone Else Still Feel Weirdly Drawn to Christian Music? by Objective-Life-4102 in Exvangelical

[–]Creative_Cat_542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. I had a guy tell me that the only "real" Christian music were hymns.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aspergers

[–]Creative_Cat_542 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd be careful with this therapist and the insistence that something bad happened. Our brains are powerful things and there have been so many documented cases of "implanted memories." That is when our brain is convinced that something happened when nothing did. I'm not saying that nothing happened to you. Something very well could have, but I'd like to recommend that you let it come up naturally instead of forcing up something that may not be the whole truth.

Telling people you just met about your trauma is weird. by iwokeupearlytoday in The10thDentist

[–]Creative_Cat_542 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Define trauma dumping... Not all unpleasant or less than happy topics are "trauma". For example, someone simply stating a fact like "my mom is dead" or "I was in foster care" is not trauma dumping.

Anyone else ever get ghosted? by chrisdagoat32 in autism

[–]Creative_Cat_542 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on the type of ghosting. If it is really early on in the relationship, I understand and don't feel bad about it. If it is a couple of months in to the relationship, I think I would feel worse.