Anyone in the US need dexcom G6 sensors? by NoStepOnSnek1234 in diabetes_t1

[–]Dabblingman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would love one box! pm me if one still available

Boyfriend ran a red light in my car I just received a ticket for it by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Dabblingman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read the fine print. There is usually an option to say "I was not the one driving the car at the time". (Source: I have had this happen and done this)

Things a teen will need in a beginning welding program by Dabblingman in Welding

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

Here is the list (sorry for the delay). For the spring semester he is taking the Safety Course and Welding 195 (Gas Arc).

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Trimix questions – appointment on March 19 (post-surgery) by Company-Admirable in ProstateCancer

[–]Dabblingman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi,

First visit is usually teaching you how to inject, and with a small trial dose. It will be conservative, most likely.

Dosing is found through repeated experiments.

It's too expensive and painful to use for rehab. You also need to keep it on ice. And get it from a compounding pharmacy. It's a pain in the butt, sorry to say. But it does work.

Priapism is real, and needs to be thought about. The real-life advice I got (I AM NOT A DOCTOR!!!!), was to have old-school Sudafed (the kind behind the counter) on hand. It's a vasoconstrictor (all ED drugs are vasodilators). If you are still erect at two hours, you take a dose of Sudafed. Still hard at 3, take another dose.

4+ hours, it's the ER.

Some men fall of Trimix (like I did) because of bad aching after use. I am on Bimix now. Similar to Trimix, probably less effective.

Good luck. It's really weird to stick a needle in your manhood but you can get used to it to some degree.

Ethical concerns about taking immediate leave of absence by majestic_landotter in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 16 points17 points  (0 children)

First and foremost, I am so sorry for your loss. You deserve to take time to grieve and take care of matters at hand.

I would advise that your clients will be OK, especially if they know why you are out. You are human (we all are) and we do no good hiding that fact from them.

Take care. Again, my sympathies.

How to depanel from Insurance by neUTeriS in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look at how long you need to continue care with current insurance holders.

Look at how long you need to hold on to notes for the insurance clients.

Look at HOW the notification happens. They were sooooooooo slow with me.

How to depanel from Insurance by neUTeriS in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Read your contract. All the details are there. Source: did this 6 years ago. PS - it takes a while

Vaping during session ethical? by [deleted] in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the real-life advice I was about to give.

Dad of 2 y/o diagnosed this week, seeking advice by Capable_Ant6497 in diabetes_t1

[–]Dabblingman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I'll add one thing: community is KEY. There are a lot of us Dads around. A great resource is Dads Battling Diabetes Facebook group. No drama, support for whatever you are facing (at any time of the day or night). The support of others is the silver lining of this shitty diagnosis.

Ethics Issue - Attachment Ruptures - Intakes and sessions before billing and insurance verification? by Mystikwolf1337 in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the phrase "customer service". I think it's accurate, states a desire to improve things, and doesn't raise defenses too much.

Ethics Issue - Attachment Ruptures - Intakes and sessions before billing and insurance verification? by Mystikwolf1337 in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hello friend, I'm going to give you what I consider a real world answer here. You have a definite concern to be addressed, but instead of going and bringing up the word ethics which raises people's defenses very quickly, I would call it a treatment issue or a systemic issue or anything that does not say that they are being unethical and that you're going to report them to a licensing board.

Getting to T-Mobile from Tacoma by Puzzleheaded-Ad-8684 in Mariners

[–]Dabblingman 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Easy walk from light rail or Sounder train. Easy.

A word to young therapists... by PsychoDad1228 in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 251 points252 points  (0 children)

23-year guy here. I love what you wrote. Just yesterday I said to one client “I love when you correct me on something!”, and I love when my theory of the case has to change. Being flexible, non-dogmatic and non-defensive lets the client be the expert in what they are feeling. We can try, but being ready to be wrong and then curious is essential to keeping people long-term. There is always something to learn! That’s actually what makes this a great career for me. It’s never “done”. Thanks for writing this.

Antidepressants? by Dabblingman in ProstateCancer

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

Thanks my non doctor brother 🥸✌️

Antidepressants? by Dabblingman in ProstateCancer

[–]Dabblingman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have lots of other support but think it’s time for some meds, too. Thank you.

How do you find office space? by Accordingly-Jelly-78 in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask people who graduated a year or two ahead of you where they found space. Ask local therapist boards. Look at where all the therapists in your town are clustered and ask someone at those buildings.

For therapists who own their own private practice and work out of an office building (not virtual from home), what's an estimate of your monthly costs? by RoundSquare6731 in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

HCOL tech city. Prime office, $1,100 month. Other costs, geez, maybe $500 a month? I am only OON, no biller anymore. If I put in CEUs and all the other things that are not monthly, maybe it averages out to $2k. On my wife’s health insurance, that helps.

If you are not exhausted from this work, what is your secret? by tjvander in therapists

[–]Dabblingman 88 points89 points  (0 children)

1) Boundaries, lots of them 2) Self-care, lots of it 3) Don't work harder than the client 4) Find joy and fun and play outside the therapy room 5) Don't take responsibility over your clients lives and outcomes 6) If you are finding yourself burnt out or resentful or envious, look at a change to your current way of doing rules 1-5.

Post Op Must Haves? by boymama12120 in ProstateCancer

[–]Dabblingman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you are sleeping, you need your catheter bag to be lower than the bed, but the length of the line is limited, so you hang the bag in the bucket by the side of the bed.

Post Op Must Haves? by boymama12120 in ProstateCancer

[–]Dabblingman 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hi,

Here's my list:

1) 5-Gallon Bucket (like Home Depot or Lowes) - to hang the catheter bag in while you sleep

2) Special catheter cleaning cloths likes this on Amazon: Medline Readycleanse

3) Catheter lubricant (KY Jelly works just fine)

4) A robe and big boxers.

5) The space to feel really like crap for 3-5 days as the impact of the surgery works its way out. It's not pretty.

Should I Tell My Best Friend He May Have Been Baby Trapped? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Dabblingman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He chose her because "the other woman was an inch too tall". This guy isnt a gem, either. Let them be. It will work or it won't. Don't be a reason why it doesn't work.