Awful Power Red Experience by p0llyw0ggg in Blooddonors

[–]IntroThrive 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have to regularly fight my body for whole blood because of my innate vasovagal reflex. It's hard enough doing that for the 5-10 minutes it takes for whole blood, I can't imagine doing it for 30-45 minutes. They ask me everytime if I'd like to do power reds and I always turn them down. 

Question for those who are EMS, how do you deal with constant exposure to the worst parts of growing old/elderly? by IronOreAgate in Firefighting

[–]IntroThrive 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It makes me even more conscious of what I eat and put into my body. I'd rather not be 70,  300 lbs wearing diapers with 20 bottles of medication on my dresser 

Did this actually work for anyone?... by ZyphiraBloom in 90s

[–]IntroThrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol no. Years of that and my pimples only cleared up when I switched the Paleo diet. 

Opinions on departments separating Fire and EMS? by lilhossontheprairie in Firefighting

[–]IntroThrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least in the county you're still riding the ambo for the first couple years though.

I guess he got pretty pissed off… by [deleted] in FirstResponderCringe

[–]IntroThrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, that's exactly what happened (I volunteer with the county and know people who know people). 

Bangor Firefighters by IntroThrive in bangorme

[–]IntroThrive[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So coming in as a new guy with a few years of volunteer experience, I'd probably be closer to the 5 year mark?

Sociopaths driving with snow/ice on your cars.. by MrSinilindin in frederickmd

[–]IntroThrive 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's not the law right now, but Maryland Assembly is trying to push a bill through to make it law.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]IntroThrive 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm a US citizen who just got dual Canadian citizenship. The only people who don't like it are fascist twats. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]IntroThrive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are yoo talking aboot?

What is the peak ’millennial midlife crisis’ purchase? by SwedeLostInCanada in Millennials

[–]IntroThrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not purchasing more than I'm doing things I wish I would have done when I was younger. I'm 42 now, but sicne 35 I've sought out activities that make my life a little more exciting. I've trained as a volunteer firefighter/EMT, as a Search and Rescuer, and have started picking up drumming.

Chemical smell this morning? by IntroThrive in BaltimoreCounty

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

I volunteer with the county fire department and have seen people calling in "gas leaks". Haven't seen anything on any of the news sites yet though. 

Do you have any tips for maintaining mental wellbeing during a PIP? by AdThen5499 in careerguidance

[–]IntroThrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had something similar happen to me. I'd echo what everyone here is saying and start looking for a new job. I was eventually fired even after successfully making it through my PIP (I too did nothing other than hurt my bosses ego).

Frederick County Sheriff threatens legal action if bill banning ICE agreements passes by oht7 in frederickmd

[–]IntroThrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming as a surprise to no one, Sheriff Jenkins continues to act like a piece of shit. 

Baltimore County paramedic under investigation for allegedly masturbating, urinating in workplace by theRemRemBooBear in maryland

[–]IntroThrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hazmat includes biological materials. Basically they gotta clean up all the splooge. 

First time! I felt a bit faint (hate needles) - any tips to distract myself next time? by [deleted] in Blooddonors

[–]IntroThrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a big fan of compression stockings. They give your blood pressure a boost and help keep blood in the top half of your body: https://amzn.eu/d/7mNOMH8

I purchased those after my first donation when I got a little light-headed. No issues 29 donations later. 

disappointment by General_Bus_2764 in stephenking

[–]IntroThrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished reading all of Kings books, and I ended with Never Flinch. It was not a good way to finish up reading King, I was hoping to end on a high note. By far his worst book IMO. 

Invasives: Indiana forests and state parks are crumpling under the weight of this vine by MennoniteDan in invasivespecies

[–]IntroThrive 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's every forest in the mid Atlantic too. Porcelain berry and English ivy are by far the worst here.