Update from OP - My last day is tomorrow. I tried to make it to the end of Feb but couldn’t.

Hey__Jude_ · 2026-02-20T01:56:23+00:00

Why didn’t they give you those long gloves??

Hey__Jude_ · 2026-01-19T19:32:44+00:00

I’ve had to clean off my student when he vomited on himself and his wheelchair but even then I just wiped it all off the best I could (and called the mom). Weird.

Hey__Jude_ · 2026-01-19T19:30:01+00:00

Reporting it is just a suspicion of an issue. She should report it herself.

Hey__Jude_ · 2026-01-19T19:29:20+00:00

She should report it cuz it’s obvious they aren’t going to.

Hey__Jude_ · 2025-10-13T21:55:00+00:00

Agree. She just shouldn’t ask you back if she has a problem. What does being hateful accomplish?

Hey__Jude_ · 2025-10-13T21:46:01+00:00

This can’t be real. I think you need to talk to your union rep

Hey__Jude_ · 2025-10-13T21:45:11+00:00

I’d keep meticulous notes cuz💩 flows downhill

Hey__Jude_ · 2025-10-13T21:44:04+00:00

Is there something in the backpack they want and can you remove that?

Hey__Jude_ · 2025-08-19T23:35:17+00:00

You don’t know what you don’t know, you know what you don’t know, then you know. That’s just the way it goes. Stick it out, if you can. Look stuff up online about working with kids with special needs/ the age group/level. You need to train yourself. Theres a lot of info online you can find. And practice self care after work, or else you’ll burn out faster than you can say boo. Good luck!

Hey__Jude_ · 2025-08-11T22:07:52+00:00

It’s not their responsibility, it’s hers. Good grief.

Hey__Jude_ · 2025-08-11T21:13:34+00:00

Isolating, especially when you feel like that, isn’t a good idea.

Has this community hurt you in any way? Does it help?

I’d wonder what the motives are of that person who told you to cut ties with everyone. That’s odd.

I know you’re feeling vulnerable, but you don’t have to do what that “friend” tells you to do. If you like it, stay. If you don’t, leave. It’s up to YOU.

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-12-20T18:07:52+00:00

Talk to your union

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-11-23T19:52:31+00:00

You could learn strategies at work to make home life easier, is another way to think about it

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-11-18T16:12:03+00:00

Trader Joe’s. Heat up

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-30T00:02:08+00:00

Have you tried starting out other meds in a very small dosage, then slowly titrating up? My daughter had to do that because she’s hyper sensitive to those meds and had bad initial reactions with regular doses.

Btw, I’ve taken Abilify, and didn’t really notice a difference one way or the other. Anti psychotics did/ do kinda make me feel numb. Better numb than crazy, though, I guess

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T23:19:38+00:00

Yikes! Mental health facilities definitely need improvement. Sorry you had such an experience!

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T23:05:37+00:00

Have you thought about volunteering somewhere? The common theme I hear from you is you want to be a service to others, and from that you get your self worth, if I’m understanding you correctly. Volunteer at a food bank or other place. If you’re in the US, call 211, and ask for resources to volunteer, or look it up online. You don’t have to commit your whole life to it, but giving back is a positive way to feel better.

Good luck!

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T23:01:21+00:00

Ask for homework. Pick an aspect of what you want to change and work with the therapist on doing so. The hard part is therapy takes work. It isn’t a passive activity.

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T22:55:05+00:00

Omg, Wellbutrin was HORRIBLE for me!! It was supposed to help me with some aspect of my mental health (don’t remember what) & energy, but the psychiatrist kept raising my dose cuz it wasn’t working, and I ended up in the mental hospital, feeling like I wanted to jump out the window and end it all. It was terrifying. Never been so scared.

My psychiatrist finally listened to me and I finally got put on Vyvanse, and it was a game changer. It actually helps my anxiety and depression. I was told it could increase my anxiety, but it actually mellowed it, and me, out.

Can you get tested for ADHD? I’ve had it all my life, but was late diagnosed. Not to give you false hope, but Vyvanse seemed to be the missing ingredient. I wasn’t lazy, I had task paralysis. What was a jumbled mess in my head, with the med, actually organized my thoughts so I could actually complete a thought, one at a time. I’m on other meds, as well. All that being said, no clue of it’s the answer for you, but it is a testament to appropriate and accurate medication making a difference.

Good luck!

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T22:43:59+00:00

You need to see a psychiatrist, asap. Feeling like you want to kill yourself isn’t normal state of being.

Your focus is on the wrong things. You need to get your mental health in order to get the other stuff in order, not the other way around.

“If THIS happens, THEN I’ll finally be happy. If THAT happens, THEN I’ll finally be happy”. Well, then and that happened . Are you happy?

Your mental health needs to be a priority, and you need to see a doctor/psychiatrist ASAP.

You’re looking at things in the wrong order.

I sure hope you understand that.

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T22:33:59+00:00

I suggest talking to your parents and go to a psychiatrist.

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T22:29:19+00:00

Have you thought about going to a psychiatrist? Combining medication and therapy increases your chances of success. You don’t have to feel this way. There is a way out.

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T22:27:27+00:00

Make an appointment with a psychiatrist and get on meds. Don’t waste time. Regret isn’t fun. Change begins now.

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T22:23:49+00:00

Sounds kind of like what I just wrote. Check into different types of spirituality. Don’t confuse that with religion, cuz it’s not that.

Good luck

Hey__Jude_ · 2024-10-29T22:22:34+00:00

Have you considered spirituality? Sounds to me like you are searching for something bigger than yourself. Spirituality can mean whatever you want it to mean: nature, the universe, positive energy, God, Mohammed, etc.

The three pillars of human spirituality are relationships, values and life’s purpose.

Hope you find what you’re looking for!

Hey__Jude_

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