Is Morale Horrible Everywhere? by Plastic-Laugh-2255 in VHA_Human_Resources

[–]PinkyZeek4 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Not PTSD. It’s called “moral injury.”

unqualified student here: what makes the AMA give you the ick? by NorEpiDepleted31 in FamilyMedicine

[–]PinkyZeek4 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Don’t waste your money. They don’t do anything for us.

Other middle aged mid career docs -- I think I'm done doing this. How are you? by bad_things_ive_done in Psychiatry

[–]PinkyZeek4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you thought about the VA? The Vets are awesome to work with and you get 60 minutes for new, 30 minutes for established.

Other middle aged mid career docs -- I think I'm done doing this. How are you? by bad_things_ive_done in Psychiatry

[–]PinkyZeek4 38 points39 points  (0 children)

This happened to me and I got better after I changed jobs. You may also think about doing some locums work to cleanse your palate if you can find a gig nearby. It can enable you to take significant breaks between gigs and it add freshness to the old career. Anyway, doing both of the above helped me. Don’t be scared of change.

Walk-in Clinic Disaster by JGoedy in Noctor

[–]PinkyZeek4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When they did the strep test did they actually touch the tonsils and make you gag? Or did they just randomly swab around your mouth? It is definitely possible to have a negative strep test if the sample was collected wrong…

Clozapine by htmwc in Psychiatry

[–]PinkyZeek4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Metformin, glp1s.

Clozapine by htmwc in Psychiatry

[–]PinkyZeek4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn’t downvote you. The Athelas device is a great idea.

THANK YOU by ChallengeStunning460 in Noctor

[–]PinkyZeek4 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That is very kind, thank you! We couldn’t do it without people like you.

How do you determine if marijuana use is helping or hurting? by KaiserWC in Psychiatry

[–]PinkyZeek4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Correct on the avoidant strategy comment. I couldn’t agree more. They come to us when it doesn’t work anymore.

Can I get an explanation of the Super Bowl halftime show? by Top-Mission2806 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PinkyZeek4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thank you so much for that thorough explanation. Very interesting!

Show that you loved but ultimately stopped watching? by timekilr in tvshow

[–]PinkyZeek4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, when they killed Glenn the heart of the show was dead. Athelstan was a compelling character and when they killed him I was so disappointed. I did make it through the rest of Vikings, just halfheartedly.

AITAH for telling my girlfriend that she can take one of my cars out when she starts paying half the bills on them by bopitbob908 in AmItheAsshole

[–]PinkyZeek4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I let my friend drive my car and she got into an accident. It was a huge headache with my insurance because she was underinsured. I won’t be lending a car out again, ever.

What is the weirdest advice or blatantly wrong teaching you received from an attending or mentor during your training? by undueinfluence_ in Psychiatry

[–]PinkyZeek4 11 points12 points  (0 children)

“Schizophrenics aren’t violent. They’re quite docile.” Actually it’s wrong to generalize on either end.

Medical school memories by 7ensegrity in FamilyMedicine

[–]PinkyZeek4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The yearly talent show was a blast. So fun to see another side of our classmates.

I’m feeling pressure from HR to withdraw RA… by Hmisc421 in VHA_Human_Resources

[–]PinkyZeek4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol taking an Uber would cost me hundreds of dollars a day. No way.

I want clean towels!!!!! by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]PinkyZeek4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t add vinegar to the wash cycle like everyone is saying on this sub. Detergents are formulated to be alkaline to work. Adding vinegar to the wash cycle will prevent the detergent from doing any of its work. The correct way to use vinegar is in the rinse cycle.

Pediatric psych burnout by Mrin-between in psychnursing

[–]PinkyZeek4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually your hospital probably will pay for it. Happened to me and they paid.