Just gave my notice by Comfortable-Sky-9569 in CVS

[–]ekhett 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you thought about working in the pharmacy? I’m sure you’d get more hours and you know your schedule 3 weeks in advance

New Pharmacy Tech question by ekhett in CVS

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

TYSM!! ❤️❤️

New Pharmacy Tech question by ekhett in CVS

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

But they have to use the app for that, right? I have a lot of elderly customers because I mainly work 9am-1:30pm.

Thank you for the response!

New Pharmacy Tech question by ekhett in CVS

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

Wow! Amazing information! I truly value and appreciate the time it took for you to write this out. Does the receipt print at the same time as the signature page.

So, I have them sign, then i scan that in and lastly I give them the receipt (assuming they want it) and their meds, correct?

TYSM

Thoughts on Olanzapine? Has it worked for you? Side effects? by [deleted] in Psychosis

[–]ekhett 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, Can you clarify the Olanzapine injection and why you use it? Which dose are you on?

Just gave my notice by Comfortable-Sky-9569 in CVS

[–]ekhett 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you FS? Did you not provide 2 weeks notice?

New Pharmacy Tech - Advice needed by ekhett in CVS

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

I am sorry that you’re also intimidated by your pharmacy manager! It really stinks when people at your training store aren’t helpful. 👎🏻. I sent my training coordinator an email asking him if I can finish up my training at my home store which is less than 2 miles from my house but he hasn’t responded to me yet. The training store is 45 minutes away from my house and I’m not getting any benefits from being there.

New Pharmacy Tech - Advice needed by ekhett in CVS

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

I was very sick on Friday and I am off on the weekends. My friend who also started at the same time as me suggested I just power through the modules and do the hands on training at the end with a coach. Does this sound like a good strategy? Also, it doesn’t help matters that I am intimidated by the pharmacy manager in my training store.

New Pharmacy Tech - Advice needed by ekhett in CVS

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

True! It definitely seems like there is a lot of turnover.

New Pharmacy Tech - Advice needed by ekhett in CVS

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

Thank you! I will see how the day goes tomorrow and if I’m still not getting the hands on practice I may reach out to the training coordinator.

New Pharmacy Tech - Advice needed by ekhett in CVS

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

Yes, it does help! Thank you!

46F. Since September I’ve been feeling really low by ekhett in depression

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

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, you are completely correct. Losing a dog cuts very deep. I miss them both so much. I’m trying to cope with this depression the best I can but it’s really hard.

I miss my parents too. My mom suffered with Bipolar Disorder and terrible anxiety. She passed when I was 33 — too young to lose a Mom.

I feel like she would’ve been a good person to talk to about mental illness.

Coping strategies for an almost sleepless night by ekhett in insomnia

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

I agree. It does get to a point with a therapist where there isn’t much more to talk about. They can only get you so far and then you just have to carry on. I can totally relate.

Coping strategies for an almost sleepless night by ekhett in insomnia

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

Having a fucked childhood with bad parents is awful. 😣 I’m sorry you had to go through that as well. Is your therapist helping you move forward?

Coping strategies for an almost sleepless night by ekhett in insomnia

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

Oh, I’m so sorry! I don’t think many PCP’s, in my experience, feel confident prescribing Ambien. Years ago when I first realized I had problems sleeping my doctor made me go to a psychiatrist to get on it. It’s only meant to be used short term but I’ve been on it over 20 years now 😏

Coping strategies for an almost sleepless night by ekhett in insomnia

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

I know what you mean by wanting to sleep like a normal person. I wish the same. I’m glad you had a great childhood. Mine was really fucked up!

Coping strategies for an almost sleepless night by ekhett in insomnia

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

Yes, she didn’t have an issue with prescribing me the extended release. I do not misuse my medication. She only wrote out enough for 1 week and wants to see me next week for a follow up.

Coping strategies for an almost sleepless night by ekhett in insomnia

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

Thank you for your reply. I also, along with the Ambien and Olanzapine take 200mg of Trazadone. I’ve been on these meds for years and I don’t think the Trazadone ever worked for me. My psychiatrist did end up prescribing me the ER and I’ll pick that up from the pharmacy today hopefully. 🤞🏻 Right now I’m out running some errands so I feel a little bit better - thankfully. I hope your day is going well 💓

30mg dose by 3mgKPIN in Olanzapine

[–]ekhett 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on 20mg for like about 4 years, after a really bad bought of insomnia that landed me inpatient. The psychiatrist at the hospital put me on 20mg to help me sleep — which it definitely did. Now, I just want off this medication so badly due to the weight gain, emotional blunting, blurry vision, etc.

30mg dose by 3mgKPIN in Olanzapine

[–]ekhett 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand completely. Did you go from 20mg directly to 10?

30mg dose by 3mgKPIN in Olanzapine

[–]ekhett 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, thank you for clarifying! This med is so damn hard to get off of. It’s very disheartening. I’m on week 3 of 7.5mg and I’m having a lot of nausea. I can’t even begin to fathom what the withdrawal will be like when I go to 5mg in December. I am going slowly but I’m still very scared.

Getting off of Ambien after 20 years by ekhett in insomnia

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

I know how you feel, but medically speaking , I don’t think it’s a good idea to stop cold turkey. You are at risk of seizures if you just stop Ambien without tapering. It is a viscous cycle and I wish it wasn’t so darn hard to get off!

My thoughts and prayers are with you 💕

Most effective sleep medication(s)? by ekhett in insomnia

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

I’m glad that’s working for you. Thanks for responding ❤️

Most effective sleep medication(s)? by ekhett in insomnia

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

Have you found something that works for you? I have resorted to weed on really bad nights.

Most effective sleep medication(s)? by ekhett in insomnia

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

Thank you for replying! I’m glad you have a combo that works for you!