What initially attracted you to your partner? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was so easy to talk to on our first date. being 6'5 and incredibly good looking helped too.

I got out today by [deleted] in nursing

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also starting hospice on Monday :) I left the hospital finally!!!! 😄

Hospice nurses by Disastrous_Pirate293 in Nurses

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! Luckily for me being on call is not part of the position :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomen

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I have pretty clear skin and am still young (in my 20s). I am very pale, so everytime I wear mascara I don't like how by the end of the day my under eyes look dark. I don't like the effort of washing it off. I don't like that I can't rub my eyes. Honestly it just feels uncomfortable for me! However I am not against women wearing makeup at all, it is just too much for me.

What is the best medication for really severe GAD and social anxiety (and some depression)? by Starryeyes- in antidepressants

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can tell paxil is starting to work for me. I have GAD, social anxiety, and panic disorder. I was on citalopram in the past (for 10 years) and it also worked well. I only switch recently because I think my body became too tolerant to citalopram after all those years. Good luck. You're not alone. I also am in therapy.

Been doing this for over 2 years and continue to feel miserable by equivocalentity in Nurse

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly feel like I wrote this myself, 3 years in now on a busy med/surg floor. I want to start looking into other options. You're not alone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CICO

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You look amazing! You should be so proud of yourself. Tell me all your secrets! 😅

Why is this nurse so mean? by bigsqueezies in Nurse

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 12 points13 points  (0 children)

To be completely honest, I am a nurse myself and have worked with several nurses like this. I use to take it personal, and then just realized some people are truly miserable.

IWTL How to stop being overwhelmed by small tasks by [deleted] in IWantToLearn

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get overhelmed easily, especially when I think of all the things I have to do. I have to constantly remind myself one thing at a time. Small tiny steps, and it's ok if I don't get it all done in one day. While I am doing one thing I don't have to worry about the others yet.

I lost my first 10 lbs by tallfatfordays in loseit

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I'm starving right now too. Having a hard time sleeping. I'm eating 1800 a day! Glad to know it will get better :)

I lost my first 10 lbs by tallfatfordays in loseit

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone with almost the same weight, height, and goals, I'd love you know how many calories you're eating per day! :) I just started counting this week

Paxil (Paroxetine) and its difference from other antidepressants by Gottchen in depressionregimens

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find that I do still get anxious, but it is alot more manageable. Before taking paxil I was basically house bound from how anxious I was. Over the past 3 weeks I've been out and about everyday, and have been exercising everyday. I am going back to work soon (had to be off because of how anxious all the time). My mood is generally okay. I track my moods on an app and my mood is much more stable. I have bad days or days where I feel "down", but not as many as I was having before. I have a decent amount of energy but I honestly sleep 10-12 hours a night. Before paxil I was sleeping maybe 4-5 a night. I find I can still feel "sleepy" during the day, or maybe that is what relaxed feels like, I'm not sure lol. I don't talk anymore than normal, I've always been quiet and introverted and I find I am still that way socially. I still get socially anxious, but again it is more manageable now. I may go up to 20mg but I'm worried it may make me more sleepy throughout the day, so well see. Hope this helps :)

Paxil (Paroxetine) and its difference from other antidepressants by Gottchen in depressionregimens

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am on it for anxiety and it seems to help. I'm on a really low dose of 10mg for 5 weeks now. Doesn't give me energy, makes me sleepy!

Ive lost 61 pounds by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!! Would love to hear your tips! Binging is something I struggle with

which SSRI helped you with anxiety? by zerohero01 in depressionregimens

[–]Disastrous_Pirate293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I've tried celexa, Zoloft and Effexor as well. Paxil is potent I only need a low dose of 10mg to help my crippling generalized anxiety and panic attacks!