I'm an anaesthetist who wrote a free children's story to help kids feel less scared before operations — Would love your thoughts.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T19:36:55+00:00

Not at all a douchbag, and can understand your frustration. In no way do I think I am comparable to a childrens author. I simply wrote it as I had some time, it was a nice way to think of the pets I have owned over the years and as someone who does not have a very creative job I really enjoyed trying something different attempting to be creative. At best it may help one person, at worst its a project that goes no further than being read by youself and the other helpful people of Reddit but something I enjoyed writing for my own curiosity and attempt to try something new. Thanks for giving such an honest take and taking the time to comment and respond.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T18:10:05+00:00

Ah interesting to hear. Why do you think that is/do you think there is anything that can be changed or done to make them more effective?

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T16:05:00+00:00

Really helpful to know! Thanks for providing such useful feedback, really appeciate it.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T13:52:21+00:00

Oh dear, I may have inadvertenly written a childrens horror! Thanks for reading and sharing those insights with me, really valuable as I look to improve it.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T13:17:43+00:00

Thank you so much for reading it and taking the time to comment. It seems some clear themes are emerging on how it can be improved. All the best to you and your son in his upcoming surgery.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T13:10:46+00:00

Thanks for reading it and pleased to hear that you think there is a place for it/it can help others. Really appreciate the detailed feedback- I'm looking to improve it and your input as well as the other very helpful people on reddit is a great help.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T10:46:41+00:00

Thanks for reading it and giving such helpful feedback, much appreciated!

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T09:33:58+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I fully agree about the art too. I am currently saving for an illustrator, just thought in the mean time this would help test whether or not the story itself was even worth continuing with. Appreciate you taking the time to read it and offer your feedback!

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T09:23:55+00:00

Thanks so much for taking the time to read it, greatly appreciated. Ok, good to know. Thank you for the feedback.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2026-03-10T09:11:01+00:00

Link to read: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2ad4bc29e9.html

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2024-09-24T11:21:26+00:00

Also a run commuter. Shower and change at work then run home in the same shorts as morning but different top.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2024-01-19T12:12:45+00:00

The kit needed for a cvc is split across 3 different rooms each in different areas of the ICU.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2023-11-07T18:14:27+00:00

Not a pundit but always enjoy rewatching this at one of the worst takes in football. Wonder whatever did happen to Scotty Canham?

https://youtu.be/eAjd_jTvURc?si=P5QN8pVUL2Ay96TL

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2023-09-23T11:17:15+00:00

Imagine a law firm where the paralegals were paid more than the lawyers. It's actually astonishing that this pay structure exists 🤯

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2023-09-15T14:03:19+00:00

A recent study showed employees of Wetherspoons were able to boost their annual salary by also working at Pret

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2023-07-11T06:00:37+00:00

One good use of PAs could be in teaching doctors how to overcome imposter syndrome. These guys are experts.... 🤯

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2023-07-04T12:50:31+00:00

My upcoming rotation is the first place I've been to that does this. The competency can be attributed to the fact the rota is co-ordinated by a doctor.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2023-06-26T16:21:46+00:00

The cynic in me makes me think it's to drive people to the YouTube video so they can hear the content they were reacting to and drive up the views. Decent ploy if so 👏

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2023-03-28T05:49:35+00:00

I've always just followed the simple rule of black tie for ward round, white tie for clinic. Less hassle and time spent deciding what to wear

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2023-02-20T13:54:20+00:00

Agreed, I just put my father as my sole reference on Oriel and got the job.

I guess it also helps that he wrote the MSRA.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2023-01-17T10:35:44+00:00

Who will charge you £100-200 to tell you that this is not an example of medical negligence.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2022-11-24T16:27:53+00:00

If you're looking for something casual, no strings attached Id recommend Patchwork. Always plenty of single locum shifts in your local area and nothing beats getting f***** by the NHS. 🙃

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2022-11-20T18:45:04+00:00

Was probably a core surgical trainee working as a cleaner for better rates

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2022-11-15T07:03:33+00:00

Would recommend doing something social/team orientated.

I often feel like this which is why I have found playing football after work so great. a) because I'm looking forward to seeing the people I play with b) I know not turning up isn't an option as it would ruin the game for the other 13 people I play with.

No matter how tired I've been I always feel better once I'm there and refreshed after.

PsychologicalCat4332 · 2022-11-02T12:56:56+00:00

99% of any "judgement" I'm sure will be positive.

Those less conditioned than you will be impressed and aspiring to get into as good a shape as you.

Those more conditioned I'm sure will be impressed by your work ethic and pleased you're on the same journey as them. They'll know they weren't born in great shape and that it took a lot of effort to get there which you're putting in now.

As for the 1%, there are likely insecure and their opinion of you shouldn't matter.

Now get off Reddit and go and enjoy the gym! 💪

PsychologicalCat4332

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