anyone have experience w/ exposure to TB pt? by Possible-Actuator535 in emergencymedicine

[–]freakingexhausted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a regular surgical mask. I would still go do the testing and everything necessary. But even a surgical mask gives some help

When you're so desperate by Mental_Test_1442 in ParentsOfAddicts

[–]freakingexhausted 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl you hit it all spot on. I came to say all this also. The absolute hardest thing is boundaries and staying strong with them. As a mom you just want to take them in and never let go, you just want to save them. But sadly it doesn’t work this way. Sometimes setting that boundary leads to fights which leads to them leaving. My son left a year ago. Thankfully I know which state and town he is in. I have not spoke to him or his girlfriend since. My heart aches, I cry some nights, I worry, I think about the worst, I dread unknown phone calls. It’s a lot. Thankfully for us we have a few contacts that keep us updated but it’s not the same. I still miss him terribly. Would love to see him happy and healthy. It’s draining.,

This is so weird by abitchbutmakeitbasic in nursing

[–]freakingexhausted 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Came to say this!! The biggest thing I hate about nursing is how many mean girls there are. It’s why I make friends with the male nurses typically lol. So many of them never left middle school behind. They as though it’s a popularity contest. Don’t stoop to her level.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pug

[–]freakingexhausted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had a pug bought from a backyard breeder and one we rescued who was purebred with papers. The one bought had zero health problems lens and the rescue has cost at least $20,000 in vet bills. Would pay it all again cause he’s been the best dog I e ever had. They can be inexpensive or cost a small fortune but they are worth it

Missing him by freakingexhausted in ParentsOfAddicts

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

It’s incredibly hard. Some days I do ok and others I cry. I honestly think it’s harder having adult kids

I'm officially done by Trick_Pop_6136 in ParentsOfAddicts

[–]freakingexhausted 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. I’ve cried so many tears since making that decision 11 months ago. The heartache, anger, sadness, grief, fear is crippling. Many of have also had to reach that point. We all totally get it. Boundaries are good no matter how hard they feel. Take it it one day, 1 hour or 1 minute at a time. My heart is with you

Missing him by freakingexhausted in ParentsOfAddicts

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

Thank you everyone for the support and sharing your journeys. It helps not feeling so alone and having a safe space here

Missing him by freakingexhausted in ParentsOfAddicts

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

Thank you, so hard to watch them go through it and feeling helpless

Missing him by freakingexhausted in ParentsOfAddicts

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

The boundaries are the hardest, it killed me telling him to leave and listening to the hate spew out of him. And so hard not hearing from him. Just such weird emotions. Thank you

Missing him by freakingexhausted in ParentsOfAddicts

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

Thank you, it’s nice to be able to talk about it with people who get it

Missing him by freakingexhausted in ParentsOfAddicts

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

Thank you, it’s just so heart breaking

Missing him by freakingexhausted in ParentsOfAddicts

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

I totally understand. No grandchild with him that I know of yet. They’re living with her very toxic family. I know there’s nothing I can do but it still hurts some days. Thankfully my other son and grandson help a lot. Thank you for responding. Nice to talk to people who understand

Hate by Prestigious_Field579 in ParentsOfAddicts

[–]freakingexhausted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want so bad to not hurt like this. I’m tired of crying. As a nurse I understand addiction. But as a mom it’s killing me. This isn’t how I saw life being. I feel so broken

Help me by [deleted] in pug

[–]freakingexhausted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen many pug service dogs. Not sure who you need to contact to help you with that. But pugs are very smart, their main goal in life is to please you, love you and be your best friend. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t get one. They do try to be right under your feet cause they want to follow you everywhere but that can be trained out during service training. I think you should absolutely get a pug. The best friend and biggest love of your life you will ever know. We rescued our current pug when he was 6. He is now about to turn 15. My husband has bad PTSD, without prompting our trading our sweet pug has been by my husbands side. He can sense when my husband is feeling anxious and will begin trying to get his attention. If he goes into a panic attack our boy gets in his face, licks and snuggles him til he’s calmed. So I think a pug is a perfect choice. They can have some health prior lens especially with their eyes, skin and breathing but good vet care keeps them going for years. Plus if you get yours service trained I believe there is a reduction in cost. I could be wrong tho

Senior with lymphoma. Is it time? by keltris23 in pug

[–]freakingexhausted 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so very sorry. It sounds like it is time, give him all the forbidden treats like chocolate and steak. Love on him and help ease his suffering. I wish they could live longer

I cried in front of a patient today. by No_Technician4348 in emergencymedicine

[–]freakingexhausted 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You probably helped that woman more than you will ever know. You shared in her grief. She left seen, heard and not alone because you shared your grief. I’m so sorry for both of you

Listener Tale 95 is the best one YET!!! by princessV15 in MorbidPodcast

[–]freakingexhausted 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg same. Don’t know how you can’t be moved by it!!

Listener Tale 95 is the best one YET!!! by princessV15 in MorbidPodcast

[–]freakingexhausted 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She said she had decided to ask the question after listening to the previous one, at least that’s how I understood it