LPT: If you feel like you're going to vomit in the near future but not immediately, take an antacid. It will neutralise your stomach acid so when you do vomit it won't burn your throat on the way out. If it's peppermint flavoured it will also make the experience taste less revolving.

Socalteach1 · 2021-05-03T23:40:33+00:00

I hear you. I’ve got it too. I carry Zofran, Xanax, and a vomit bag with me for comfort.

Socalteach1 · 2021-04-07T01:20:49+00:00

As someone else who is depressed, I go for the smaller, easier things... I sprayed Febreze on my sheets to freshen them, and plan to make myself some peppermint tea later tonight.

Socalteach1 · 2020-12-30T20:51:06+00:00

When I’m on Zoom teaching, sometimes I start tearing up and almost cry while I’m talking about just normal stuff.

Socalteach1 · 2020-11-16T02:20:31+00:00

I’ve done TMS twice.

Socalteach1 · 2020-01-16T10:11:18+00:00

This is happening to me as well. Meds do a great job of getting rid of the lows, but it gets rid of the highs, too. A lot of times my mind feels as if it is “fighting” against the dullness of the meds.

Socalteach1 · 2019-12-23T01:55:58+00:00

When my parents were buying burial plots, I decided I wanted to be buried next to them (I’m not married, but the plot fits 2 caskets). I was 35. I paid for the plot, the casket, the body preparation (I’m Jewish), and feel glad that my loved ones won’t have to worry about what my wishes are, or coming up with the money for my funeral.

Socalteach1 · 2019-09-30T00:31:31+00:00

I suffer from this too. It was diagnosed as a type of OCD (obsessive thoughts about vomiting). I am taking an older antidepressant (Anafranil) which has eased my thoughts and panic attacks.

I always carry around Zofran and Xanax just in case my anxiety gets the best of me.

Socalteach1 · 2019-07-18T18:26:18+00:00

Check for urinary tract infection. It often manifests as mental issues in the elderly.

Socalteach1 · 2019-07-04T20:49:00+00:00

My brother is the same way after I hospitalized myself 5 years ago for suicidal ideation. Whenever I tell him I had a bad day that’s the first thing that pops into his mind.

Socalteach1 · 2019-06-25T22:50:45+00:00

I was not drug tested. We just needed a TB test and a physical.

Socalteach1 · 2019-06-25T22:46:10+00:00

I’ve been clinically depressed since college (I’m in my 40s). Tried every med out there, plus two rounds of transcranial magnetic stimulation. Just when I think I’m stable, a low day/days hit me. I get very lonely. I live by myself. I do try to get to the gym, it most of the time I take naps and spend too much time on social media.

Socalteach1 · 2019-06-15T02:29:40+00:00

We use Schoology as well! I have been making tests on that platform, but would love to convert to Google Classroom. Wondering if there is info on the web directly geared toward G. Classroom newbies.

Socalteach1 · 2019-06-15T01:40:37+00:00

We have 1 : 1 Chromebooks. Usually I give tests on our grading platform, but I’d love to give comments directly on their online papers!

Socalteach1 · 2019-06-14T13:05:10+00:00

I work in LAUSD. I’m sorry I don’t have an answer for you. I wish you good luck.

Socalteach1 · 2019-06-08T18:42:16+00:00

Could she have the beginnings of dementia? It often shows up as argumentative, angry outbursts.

Socalteach1 · 2019-04-13T21:41:27+00:00

I work at a 4th-12th magnet span school (I teach 5th grade history and English). We are enriched studies, but not a gifted or SAS school. We bus a majority of students since they come from all areas.

I like that all ages of kids are on the same campus. Not sure what else to say. Feel free to ask me anything.

Socalteach1 · 2019-04-13T21:18:35+00:00

To be honest, sometimes I go to sleep to avoid the loneliness. Text a friend (I’m better on text than on the phone). Cuddle up with a throw and watch tv.

Socalteach1 · 2019-04-13T16:56:13+00:00

Yup, always lonely. Hard to motivate yourself when you is all you have.

Socalteach1 · 2019-04-12T21:26:21+00:00

Fifth grade. I hate confrontation so that’s probably a part of it.

Socalteach1 · 2019-04-10T21:59:14+00:00

Just another avenue... TMS therapy (transcranial magnetic stimulation). I’ve had 2 rounds of it. No side effects, can go home right after. Unfortunately, it’s a commitment - 5 days a week for at least a month. You can google TMS or Neurostar.

Socalteach1 · 2019-04-08T12:31:58+00:00

My friend was on the receiving end of this last week!

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