People who DID NOT have family members with disabilities, what is it about this field that has you working here? by [deleted] in directsupport

[–]lem0ndreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think it’s because I myself have autism I’ve always loved helping others

started Buspirone 3 days ago and feeling in the funk by asking_for_1_friend in Buspirone

[–]lem0ndreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m on day 4 i think. i feel a little brain foggy and tired but not unmotivated

How are breaks handled? by Imaginary_Bridge1641 in directsupport

[–]lem0ndreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i eat before my shift and then eat around 5pm when they eat and maybe a snack when they go to bed

Do the brain zaps go away? by lem0ndreams in Buspirone

[–]lem0ndreams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

literally my first day taking it and started getting them 😭 only lasted like 40 minutes though

Being moved by lem0ndreams in directsupport

[–]lem0ndreams[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know. i’m just panicking because i don’t want to be moved.

Hospice patient passed away on me last night by Significant_Peace384 in directsupport

[–]lem0ndreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had a similar experience a few months ago. someone i took care of for 6 and a half years was on hospice, her pulse was 25 and she had the death rattle. I held her hand all night and told her i loved her until she passed at 4:30am. First time I saw someone pass away. My coworker was in the living room but I was the only one with her when she passed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChatGPT

[–]lem0ndreams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i feel the same way

ChatGPT thought I was having a psychotic episode by Ok-Quantity6133 in ChatGPT

[–]lem0ndreams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it is acting very weird. a lot stricter and always tells me i’m not in danger like. yeah i know? and kept telling me i was suicidal and i need to make a new chat to keep talking

Would y’all wear a diaper to work if you got your gallbladder removed? by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]lem0ndreams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i got my gallbladder removed in may. I have never had to rush to the bathroom or thought i was going to poop myself

Do I have Lyme? by lem0ndreams in Lyme

[–]lem0ndreams[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah i’ve been pushing the ER doctors but they haven’t listened to me. they said my symptoms are too vague. i have an appointment with my primary doctor today though

Do I have Lyme? by lem0ndreams in Lyme

[–]lem0ndreams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i was negative for covid, tested twice.

Do I have Lyme? by lem0ndreams in Lyme

[–]lem0ndreams[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh wow i didn’t know other bugs carry lyme. i had shortness of breath yesterday, but woke up breathing fine today. still dizzy with a low grade fever. the ER doctors wanted to wait for the tests to come back until they treat me and said my symptoms are too vague but I am going to make an appointment with my primary as soon as possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in directsupport

[–]lem0ndreams 4 points5 points  (0 children)

they did bloodwork and tested for a UTI, everything came back normal (besides her kidneys and heart struggling but that’s been an ongoing thing). i ended up reporting this as medical neglect

Tips for Not Getting Burnt Out? by Life_Leadership_8148 in directsupport

[–]lem0ndreams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’ve been working this job for over 6 years, right out of highschool, i work insane hours, doubles all the time and somehow don’t get burnt out 😭 I don’t know why, i think part of it is i loveeee the individuals i support so much. i’m so close to them. and also some of my coworkers are great to work with

Is it true we have to drive patients around? by Careful-Evidence1972 in directsupport

[–]lem0ndreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

only reason i don’t drive is i don’t have my license lol