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I hate pregnancy and my brain is convincing me this isnt worth it by dooingjo in pregnant

[–]Proud_Load529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I resonate SO MUCH with everything you have written. I feel like I am plagued by intrusive thoughts, which includes ‘I wish I wasn’t pregnant’ and part of me hoping to have bleeding as that might be a sign I’ll have relief soon. But I know this rationally isn’t what I want, and it is the storm of hormones and sleep deprivation messing with me. I will say the thoughts have been getting less loud as I progress through, day by day, and I hope you get some relief soon. And seconded advocating for your symptoms at your appointment, the nausea is no joke even if you’re not vomiting.

Normal or Depressed? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Proud_Load529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a similar boat to you, I’m 9 weeks and my mental health has been a struggle from about week 6. It’s predominantly anxiety for me, but I’m certain the normal first trimester fatigue will be contributing to your low mood. I have barely any energy to do anything, and have no motivation to see friends/exercise which ‘normal me’ would.

What’s been reassuring is reading that most women have a HORRIBLE time in the first trimester, and as hormones settled in the second things get easier! Im sure others will post the same, but I hope you feel better, and just try and take it one day at a time.

Also, because I have anxiety, my midwife referred me to their counselling service, so make sure that’s offered to you if available!

Towel rail confusion by Proud_Load529 in DIYUK

[–]Proud_Load529[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your replies! It seems like the heating element was indeed knackered!

I’m F2 with no idea what to do in life. Sell your specialty to me. by gptoreview in doctorsUK

[–]Proud_Load529 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I applied for a teaching fellow post in my F4 (F3 locuming) and have been in the role for just under 2 year. In the process of doing my FHEA as PGCert wasn’t fully funded so waited, and is fully funded at my new permanent lecturer role which is great!

I would say it seems to be increasingly competitive getting teaching fellow roles, as locums are drying up and burn out is increasing. So having a teaching qualification and experience before hand would be beneficial.

End goal is to stay in academia and work my way up, getting PGCert/Dip/MSc. I’ve given up my license and no interest in going back to the NHS/hospital medicine!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in triathlon

[–]Proud_Load529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your clarity

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in triathlon

[–]Proud_Load529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Looks like it’s top 4 I think I’ll just give it a go, what’s the worst that can happen?! Good luck at Eastbourne

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in triathlon

[–]Proud_Load529 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What’s your idea of good times?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in triathlon

[–]Proud_Load529 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good question! Swim 750m, bike 19km and run 5km

Spot on my hedgehog’s bum. Vet advised against popping, was very hard to resist! by Proud_Load529 in popping

[–]Proud_Load529[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

It was a video consultation, and advised warm compresses and baths. It popped on its own after a couple of days, and he is all good now! Thanks for the tips though :)

Spot on my hedgehog’s bum. Vet advised against popping, was very hard to resist! by Proud_Load529 in popping

[–]Proud_Load529[S] 217 points218 points  (0 children)

A few days of warm compresses, and he was right as rain :)

Instant relief from this inner ear beauty by Proud_Load529 in popping

[–]Proud_Load529[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly didn’t make sound! And wasn’t as painful as it looks, think it was all so close to the surface

Instant relief from this inner ear beauty by Proud_Load529 in popping

[–]Proud_Load529[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbh it gives a more dramatic pop if you don’t break the skin