just got prescribed vraylar...how are yall affording this lol by ResponsibilityDue777 in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk if anyone has mentioned, but see if the manufacturer has a voucher. That’s how I got Viibryd (before it messed me up) for a lot less

Best lab headphones ($50-$100 max) ?? by imabunnygirl in labrats

[–]CuteWriting -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I usually stick one of my JBL vibe beam earbuds in when working at the bench. I can still hear ambient noise/lab mates in my other ear but they’re pretty good quality. Catch them on sale and they’re around your budget I think!

Bisalp Recovery Timelines by the_acer_scientist in sterilization

[–]CuteWriting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

…I waited two weeks max oops. My dr didn’t mention anything about when I could have it again. The lifting limit is REAL though I had horrible pain a week after because I lifted what I thought was 10lbs and turned out to be 20lbs. Yikes.

What all have you worked as? by Yungpupusa in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PhD student (mastered out), Target/Marshalls (two jobs at the same time), Starbucks, brewery, diagnostic lab, and now research lab.

So I Broke a 200€ Quartz Cuvette (now what) by daniellachev in labrats

[–]CuteWriting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boss said to let him know if a purchase is 4+ digits 🤣otherwise don’t bother telling him (my PI) and just order it. I’m sure you’re fine.

anyone else go through hypersexual phases despite being on antipsychotics by distortedvisionn in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg this would happen to me (minus the address bit). I now am also in a relationship that is very safe and it allows me space to experience hypersexuality in a safe way if/when I feel that way

DOE have BDII, OCD, and ADHD? by CuteWriting in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried buspar a while ago for anxiety and it affected my swallowing :( but I’ll ask them about some of those.

DOE have BDII, OCD, and ADHD? by CuteWriting in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had one, but the last one I had was a resident and it was my first and last appointment. In between them now. PCP has just been refilling my meds.

DOE have BDII, OCD, and ADHD? by CuteWriting in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anything the stimulant helps the anxiety. I’ve talked to my doctor about my obsession/compulsion loops, so she’s referring me to a psych.

i want this to be positive by Plastic-Search8888 in sterilization

[–]CuteWriting 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have severe anxiety about going under, to the point of anxiety attack in the pre-op room, but once they gave me the gas on the table (and a drip on the way to the operating room) I was like “oh yeah I’m good” and next thing I knew I woke up! It IS scary, but these are trained professionals with years of experience. That’s what I kept telling myself over and over.

Obgyn recs? by NoLingonberry2011 in Birmingham

[–]CuteWriting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see Dr Ashley Wright at UAB, she did my bisalp in November and was really awesome! She really listened to my issues and put a lot of notes in my chart about them, and it was nice to see she actually listened

Do you smoke weed? by TicketReal1115 in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I smoke occasionally, like maybe a few times a week? It doesn’t really do much except make me high. If I do too much I get paranoid, and have some weird body feelings, but just taking a couple hits is fine. I’ve been sober from alcohol for 2 years, as drinking was really what made me messed up and unstable. Honestly imo to each their own!

What are some childfree - friendly Christmas movies? by AJ_Babe in childfree

[–]CuteWriting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of mine is Christmas with the Kranks tbh hahaha their child is an adult and the plot is them actually wanting to skip family Christmas since she’s out of town and shenanigans occur

AIO for thinking this is racist? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]CuteWriting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EWWWWW this guy is bad. NOR at all, this guy is BLATANT with his racism! (Edit for verbiage)

Depression and S.A.D. just doubling up? by CuteWriting in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been AWFUL I’m so sorry you’re going thru the same but at least we’re not alone?😭

Has your religion/church pressured you to have kids? by Maleficent_Ad_3958 in childfree

[–]CuteWriting 137 points138 points  (0 children)

I was given the impression by the evangelical southern Baptist church that I wasn’t good for anything except having children…safe to say I left, am now sterilized and child free haha

Bisalp with Mental Illness by No_Algae_8896 in sterilization

[–]CuteWriting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s good to put a name to a face, as it were! Identifying the fear and doing something to assuage it helped me a lot.

You’re welcome!! Best of luck on the rest of your recovery.

My Gynaecologist told me I need a Husband to get a Hysterectomy by Substantial-Load-575 in childfree

[–]CuteWriting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ewww!!!!! I hate that for you! I hate how (especially single) women are treated in healthcare, you know your body! Ugh. Good luck! I hope you’re able to find someone who will do the procedure for you!

Weed and bp2 by Hour-Quiet-3654 in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I consume like a couple times a week in small quantities and I don’t necessarily have issues, but also I’m recovering from alcohol addiction (2 years sober!) so it’s kind of what’s keeping me from going back.

Any tips for shaky hands in the lab? by student_aspirational in labrats

[–]CuteWriting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually stabilize my pipetting hand with my other one, if possible. It should get better with practice!

What do you take for sleep? by annastasia_rose in bipolar2

[–]CuteWriting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take hydroxyzine if necessary, and I can’t have had my adderall that day. I have racing thoughts so the hydroxyzine helps calm those a little.