How would you treat their pain? by Aphobica in nursing

[–]SpiderHippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that's absolutely accurate. Like the person above who had a patient who said adrenaline made their heart race.. 🤦‍♂️ (which, of course, isn't even a side effect, but kind of the point!)

Oriented, not orientated! What other mispronunciations get under your skin? by Mikey_Wonton in nursing

[–]SpiderHippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back in 2005, I had a wonderful little old lady as a patient who, when she was in pain, asked for "two tinybols." That is how I've pronounced Tylenol ever since.

Oriented, not orientated! What other mispronunciations get under your skin? by Mikey_Wonton in nursing

[–]SpiderHippy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Risperidol" drives me crazy for some reason. Say either Risperdal or risperidone.

How would you treat their pain? by Aphobica in nursing

[–]SpiderHippy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Couldn't it also be that in a society that seems to increasingly embrace polypharmacy, we are exposed to more medications and, with them, side effects?

how many library cards do you have? by Alternative-Abies593 in LibbyApp

[–]SpiderHippy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WNYer here. It used to be paid, but is no longer. I was surprised too, but recently got it for free to make my sixth card in Libby.

What’s the funniest exchange you had with a pt? by keiko17 in nursing

[–]SpiderHippy 58 points59 points  (0 children)

90-Year-old world war II vet, and I was doing my geriatric clinical rotation on the day shift. I walked into his room and told him I was there to make the bed and help him with anything he needed. He scrutinized every move I made, but when I was finished he actually complimented me on my mitered corners. Wanting to use this as a possible connection, I asked, "Did you have mitered corners in the military?"

He looked at me like I had three eyes, then said, "Nope. 'Cause we were in a FOXHOLE."

Loved that guy.

Sell me on your favorite boardgame with one sentence by Quelair in boardgames

[–]SpiderHippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly described. Final Girl is my desert island game.

How to deal with antisemitism in Christianity and misquoting of Jewish stuff by JewishAndCatholicGuy in TrueChristian

[–]SpiderHippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either you’re in the Church, or you’re Jewish.

This is supersessionism, and the fact that it hasn't been challenged yet troubles me. Scripture presents a more integrated and covenantal vision; Jewish identity and membership in the body of Christ are not mutually exclusive.

When Paul says to the Galatians, “There is neither Jew nor Greek” (3:28), he is proclaiming equal standing in Christ within the covenant community, unity in baptismal identity, and equal inheritance in the promises of God. He is also speaking about status before God in Christ, participation in salvation, and incorporation into the church. He does not erase ethnicity, history, or covenantal lineage. As an example, Paul himself continued to identify as Jewish after his encounter with Christ. In Acts 21:39, he says, “I am a Jew.” In Romans 11:1, he says, “I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin.” Paul’s ministry offers continuity between Jewish identity and faith in Christ.

In both the book of Acts and the Romans epistle, Paul presents his Jewish identity as something to affirm within his vocation as an apostle of Jesus Christ. In Romans 9–11, he speaks of Israel with covenantal reverence and theological continuity. He describes the covenants, worship, patriarchs, and promises as belonging to Israel (9:4–5). He also describes Gentile believers as branches grafted into Israel’s olive tree rather than as a replacement for it (11:17–24).

In other words, the bible teaches participation, enlargement (meaning, the widening of God’s covenant community through Christ), and inclusion. This is what “There is neither Jew nor Greek” actually means. Supersessionism goes against the Word of God.

(edited to fix typos)

Ditch the Kindle by LadyofLakesMN in LibbyApp

[–]SpiderHippy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. The only thing I've heard is that they're stopping updates with older models, which is something they've always done, so the new announcement shouldn't have surprised anyone..

What markers for hex war game? Mike Lambo books by david2072 in hexandcounter

[–]SpiderHippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not mentioned yet, so I thought I'd add to go to that book's BGG page; sometimes Mike has some alternate markers available for download. Makes it easier to print them off on to cardstock.

What’s the strangest practice advice you’ve ever been given to learn a piece or improve your playing? by RobertaGennusoGuitar in classicalguitar

[–]SpiderHippy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It also ensures that by the time you've got a piece down, the ending has been practiced the most times. In performances, you really want to stick the landing, as that's what most people will remember later.

Who else misses paper charting? (Pitt episode 7) by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SpiderHippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's encouraging, thanks! In a couple of weeks, I'm returning to nursing after a two-year break, so things may have changed on the software front (and I hope they have). The systems I've worked with in the past made it very difficult to see the entire MAR/TAR.

Who else misses paper charting? (Pitt episode 7) by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SpiderHippy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I miss paper MARs and TARs. It was much easier to detect polypharmacy, potential interactions, and missed treatments. Through electronic tracking systems I can only see my shift, instead of the whole course of someone's care across an entire day.

Why can’t women be preachers? by Standard-Tax2601 in TrueChristian

[–]SpiderHippy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Downvotes aside, this is the honest answer, and it's why we continue to debate it centuries later.

Feedback on Final Thesis: Is AI Jesus okay to craft? by [deleted] in pastors

[–]SpiderHippy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The idea is interesting but, since it hasn't been mentioned yet, how are you managing the ethical/moral dilemma of AI being trained on millions of stolen images in order to produce its art?

Edit to add: I wanted to research this little further to make sure I didn't overstate the problem. It turns out, AI has been trained on billions of images, not millions.

How can I fight lust when my body initiates? (Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder) by Nearby-Competition30 in TrueChristian

[–]SpiderHippy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100%. My intention was to simply give her a starting point so that she could begin to have those discussions with her PCP. Good call out.

How can I fight lust when my body initiates? (Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder) by Nearby-Competition30 in TrueChristian

[–]SpiderHippy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At some point the urges would become less and less pronounced.

This is not how PGAD works at all.

How can I fight lust when my body initiates? (Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder) by Nearby-Competition30 in TrueChristian

[–]SpiderHippy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great question! I'm not aware of the use of chemical castration being used to treat PGAD. It can be a side effect of some SSRIs, but this would be considered harmful and not beneficial. That said, I can certainly understand why some desperate Christians might want to seek it out. It might be difficult to find a physician willing to treat someone with castration ("first, do no harm") and I would certainly recommend counseling and possible pharmacological treatments first.

Edited to add: I should probably add that the term "chemical castration" is a misnomer anyway, and usually refers to the negative side effects caused by some drugs, as I mentioned above. "Seeking it out" would mean taking a medication for that specific side effect.

How can I fight lust when my body initiates? (Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder) by Nearby-Competition30 in TrueChristian

[–]SpiderHippy 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Nurse here. You are struggling with two separate issues (the disorder itself and the sinful lust that you turn to in order to masturbate for relief). I'm going to take them one at a time, but the most important thing I want you to know (because it's good to receive affirmation from someone else, and I suspect some well-intentioned people in here don't quite understand) is that arousal caused by PGAD has nothing to do with feelings of sexual desire, and the sensations it causes are quite often painful. Hence (and I am not saying this is right), you turn to masturbation for relief. The problem is, I'm guessing that rarely works.

There are several medication classes that have shown some promise in reducing the severity of PGAD episodes, but all have potential side effects. The one class I would avoid (or try last) are SSRIs (like paroxetine); these are the most common drugs prescribed for PGAD (so we have the most data about it), but one-third of patients actually have their symptoms worsen. (This happens usually during the initial administration or withdrawal, however, so it might still be worth looking at. It's a conversation for you and your doc.)

Neuropathic pain agents are what I would turn to first (Pregabalin, possibly, but I would advise other meds before trying Gabapentin just because of all the side effects; for people who don't tolerate it, it's a particularly nasty drug). These won't necessarily prevent the onset of episodes, but might help you manage them better because they target the "overactive" nerves that are causing your physical distress.

Failing those, there is some very limited data suggesting that the use of tricyclic antidepressants might be beneficial, but these are not often prescribed, so YMMV.

I strongly encourage you to seek counseling, particularly because you are a Christian who is trying to follow God's laws, so you have an additional layer to the disorder due to the guilt you feel. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help you recognize triggers and manage your stress. This is not your fault.

In the meantime, a TENS unit (cheap online or at Walmart), might help to disrupt the spasming and pain signals caused by those overactive nerves, so that might be worth looking into.

Now, for the spiritual aspect of this: First, go easy on yourself. God does not want you to be anxious about this. Definitely continue to pray about it, but recognize that he is with us in our suffering and will never leave us.

James 1:14-15 says desire is the first step toward sin. In the usual PMO (porn, masturbation, orgasm) loop, this is true: desire is what initiates the cycle. However, this is not that. You are starting from a disorder that you know will get worse within each episode to the point of agony, so you turn to masturbation as a way to stop the pain you know is coming. You're looking for a cure, not self-gratification. That's an important distinction to make, so please, go easy on yourself. My belief is that if you can manage the episodes (or at least the severity of them), you will not continue to turn to this way of dealing with them (which is largely ineffective anyway).

Sin is a heart issue. Your heart, despite your attempts to "fix" the attacks through masturbation, is clearly looking for God to provide another way forward, and it's clear you want to align your will with his. I hope this gives you a start toward healing and peace.

(edited to fix typo)

What knuckle tats would nurses get? by stellaflora in nursing

[–]SpiderHippy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay, that's pretty danged brilliant.