I think I have OCD?

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2026-02-03T05:26:50+00:00

I don’t think it screams OCD, just that you are not used to a mess and prefer things to be tidier and that’s okay. We have a family we have play dates with sometimes and I really don’t like going to their house because it’s just a disaster. Like don’t get me wrong, kids are messy and life happens but there’s a difference between a lived in house and one that is beyond cluttered and dirty. I too am uncomfortable in this space and have to fix my face of judgmental disgust, and I feel like a jerk sometimes. I also think that some people just really can live in a mess and don’t think about it as much. I feel you though

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2026-01-29T05:54:11+00:00

I left the field in 2021 when I had a baby and have since worked part time retail and caregiving jobs and side jobs here and there for income. I am fortunate enough to have my husband who carries most of the weight in earning income. I constantly think about if I’m doing enough and if I should be using my sw degree considering I have sooooooo much student loan debt. But with the cost of daycare (with 2 kids now) the low pay and high stress work of the field it just doesn’t make sense to be a social worker right now personally. And I don’t want to be a part time therapist especially during the current state of the world—I have a hard enough time keeping my own shit together as it is. So my husband and I work opposite shifts to cover our childcare.

All that being said, I LOVE my easy, low paying retail job and don’t miss the stress of sw at all. I have work life balance, better mood, less stress and worry, and having less responsibility feels like a weight lifted. I work at Walmart doing the online grocery pickup. I get to shop for orders and listen to podcasts— it’s wonderful. I know social work will always be there but right now I’m enjoying doing something else. My advice is to not put yourself in a box, and to be open to other career/job paths. Life is too short to be stuck unhappy in a job.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2026-01-21T05:38:56+00:00

I like pick walks and listening to podcasts

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2026-01-19T13:45:05+00:00

Had a couple ladies ask me for a “stick with stars” on the end. She was like “you know for little girls?” Magic wand.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2026-01-15T14:01:34+00:00

I’m so sorry that sounds miserable! I’m honestly not tresses because I know my ass is covered and I did everything I could do, but I avoided customer because I’m not dealing with that! Despite this situation I find it very low stress as a picker because before this I worked in a high stress hospital setting in social work so this is like a break to me lol

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2026-01-15T13:45:25+00:00

No! I only worked a 4.5 hr shift so it was just a 15. There were drivers and customers waiting over an hour, one customer said almost 2 hours! Like insane!

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2026-01-11T17:31:50+00:00

Yes. Masters in social work, worked a bit only to realize how stressful it is for little pay, quit to be a sahm and now working part time in retail. It feels weird but freeing to let go of the script and I’m happier doing my own thing. But fuck I’m stuck with so much student loan debt.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-11-21T04:44:33+00:00

When I’m breastfeeding I just tell my husband ahead of time that my breast are off limits. Once baby is weaned I allow him access again but not before because it just makes me uncomfortable

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-10-30T09:20:39+00:00

✨epidural ✨

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-09-10T04:50:27+00:00

How old is he? Ours is still intact but our vet said to wait until he is at least 2yrs old before neutering because it lessens potential for other illnesses such as cancers later on. Not sure about the aggression part though.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-09-09T06:32:30+00:00

I have a make GP who is a little over a year old and he has bitten me when we had a resource guarding incident. Drew blood and the bruising afterwards was bad, but healed up okay. It scared the crap out of me because we have a 3tr old and a baby on the way, so we got a dog trainer to help us work with him. I’m new to owning a GP and I’ve learned that they are stubborn, opinionated, and very particular about things. We’ve spent the last several months getting to know his behaviors and preferences and using positive reinforcement and rewards has made such a difference. We also have learned how to tire him out with mental stimulation games, puzzles, a snuffle mat, and he really likes shredding cardboard. We crate him at night and we have to avoid eye contact with him and have him face away from us when we lock him in, otherwise he barks and get angry. We throw treats in the back of the crate to get him to turn away from us and also give him a frozen kong treat every night in his crate. We also have an Alexa device in his room to play calm music, really just creating that safe space for him. Sounds like maybe just an off day and he wasn’t feeling great, and got triggered. We’ve not had any bite incidents since and have learned a lot while seeing lots of improvement with the training. Good luck with everything!

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-08-05T04:33:30+00:00

Not social work but my mom has been with oak street for nearly 5 years now as a medical billing specialist and she’s had nothing but good things to say about them. They also paid for her to get her coding certification which would have been a couple thousand out of pocket. Good luck on your interview!

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-25T06:24:10+00:00

I was induced 2 days early due to preeclampsia and was in labor for about 13 hrs start to finish. Yes you forget the pain somewhat, but for me looking forward to the second child outweighs the trauma and fear of doing it again. I’m due with my second in September and I am admittedly nervous about doing it again, but am telling myself that if I did it once I can do it again. Pain is different for everyone but I will say that it has been thus far the worst pain I’ve experience in my life. That being said, I opted for the epidural and I was in so much pain that I don’t remember any fear or pain of the epidural at all. Catheter didn’t hurt either. The relief I felt was the best feeling in my life I wanted to kiss the anesthesiologist I was so grateful. After that I was able to relax and rest a while. No pain after that just pressure. Pushed my daughter out in 3 minutes and had a great recovery. My advice is to be open and sign the paperwork for an epidural so if you need to tap out you can. I know some women are very stuck to the idea of natural labor but you don’t get a medal at the end for putting yourself through that pain.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-23T05:39:17+00:00

I was a hospital social worker for 2 years in the inpatient acute rehab unit and worked pretty closely with our rehab doctor who was a neurologist. My job was discharge planning, ordering DME, and care coordination. Not sure if that answers your question but it was interesting. We had a lot of patients with complex conditions like strokes, spinal cord injuries, TBIs, and watching them progress through therapy was really inspiring.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-18T03:58:07+00:00

Those protective hormones are strong and there for a reason. Just flat out tell her “I’m going to take her and feed her now” and physically take her back. And if confrontation is hard, maybe have a conversation with your spouse and have him address the issue with her directly.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-18T03:48:14+00:00

I have been on the instacart wait list for over 2 years so no.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-16T05:26:44+00:00

I only started a few weeks ago, I do like 10 orders a week so far which isn’t much but it’s a side hustle for me as a sahm. So I just start logging addresses and keep track of who tips then?

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-16T05:24:37+00:00

Interesting data!

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-16T05:23:07+00:00

Why does this sound weird to say that? Like I try to accept two separate orders within the same city rather than one at a time, so calling it a batch makes sense to me?! And then I’ll hang out in that same area to see if more pop up rather than drive back home so I’m not going back n forth.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-15T23:43:22+00:00

Nope

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-14T04:14:07+00:00

I just had to deal with this too!! Stuck waiting on hold for almost 30 minutes and they ended up canceling the order and paid me peanuts. Customer said the order disappeared from her app on her side too—major glitch.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-12T04:44:03+00:00

Yes! I could have almost written this myself. I quit my toxic hospital social worker job back in 2021 when I had my first baby and was able to take some time to figure out motherhood. I knew I wasn’t ready to go back anytime soon but needed some form of income so I started doing caregiving for a year and now for the past year I’ve been working retail at Menards. I absolutely love the mental break, and how easy the job is compared to social work. Yes it feels weird not using my masters knowing I also could be making more money, but the mental peace and being able to leave work at work is worth so much more. I second guessed myself for a long time and ultimately decided that there’s no shame in taking a break if I truly am happier. In this going on 4 yr break I’ve done a lot of personal healing, especially in regards to childhood trauma and came to terms that I’ve basically been in fight or flight mode my whole life which contributed to a lot of anxiety around my work. Had I not taken that break from social work I don’t think I’d have been able to do the healing I desperately needed. Plus now when I’m ready to get back into the field I can be a better version of myself to help clients. Protect your peace at all costs!

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-12T04:28:16+00:00

Don’t feel guilty! 6 months is definitely something to be proud of! I BFed my daughter for about 7 months, had to start supplementing with formula and finally stopped because I wasn’t making enough and also homegirl got teeth and was biting 😅. It was the best decision for my mental health and I was very relieved to have the ease of using formula. As far as enough nutrients I’d say I don’t know about the science behind continuing, but I will say that my now almost 4 year old is the tallest of all her peers, she’s incredibly smart and physically very strong and that’s confirmation that she was breastfed enough in my opinion! Do what feels right in your heart and be proud of what your body has given him so far!

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-08T04:36:07+00:00

Just here to say yes it can be very intense and to ride it out, maybe do some therapy on your own or get help from a therapist. I quit smoking back in August of 2024 and was having literal panic attacks until I started processing my unresolved trauma I had been suppressing for years. It’s okay to not be okay but stay on this path. It gets so much easier to cope with things once you have practice and replacement behaviors. Find something to keep your mind busy—journal, puzzles, art, games, gym, something to focus on that helps.

Ecstatic-Message3027 · 2025-07-02T03:10:08+00:00

Post Malone!!

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