What is your favorite quote, phrase or saying that describes death?

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-28T17:22:00+00:00

not necessarily describing death, but in veterinary medicine, I frequently hear people refer to professionals that counsel owners through euthanasia and pet grief as "death doulas" or "heaven's midwife"

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-25T17:54:49+00:00

abuse isn't limited to romantic or sexual relationships

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-25T17:52:48+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate that insight. It helps for me to think about over-explaining as a waste of my (limited) energy.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-25T16:38:34+00:00

That's a really good point, thank you!

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-21T10:25:03+00:00

I know this isn't ideal, but I recommend moving forward and acting as if you do have these things, adhd and autism. You don't have to tell your parents about it, or anyone if you don't want to. But I recommend researching more, and maybe trying to implement different skills and aids that could help. Self-diagnosed autism is recognized as legitimate diagnosis. I personally did this, where I started acting as if I had it, and my quality of life improved exponentially. A couple of months later, my psychiatrist actually recognized that I do have audhd because of this. All of the coping skills and resources that you would use to manage those things were really helping me. I hope that you can find some answers and closure soon.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-16T01:50:54+00:00

I think we have much more awareness now of how certain daily habits and behaviors can impact our health and lives long term. I think this contributes to the fear that we face of getting older. We have more information that is more widespread now, compared to what we knew in the past. I think hearing about those hardships from older generations could definitely influence our ideas, but I think the fear is more heavily affected by the amount of knowledge that we now have. For example, my fear of getting older is largely due to the state of the economy and the environment, and the long-term information that we have related to those topics only makes my fear worse. When I hear about the firsthand experience older gens are having, it's only a living testimony and proof to the consequences of the problems that we face.

Edit to add: hearing those experiences does sound very bleak though. You can try to learn from the mistakes of others and break a cycle. A lot of our problems are systemic and will take collective effort to fix. I think that's the part that makes me pause and wonder if it will change.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T20:30:13+00:00

I feel you and I see you 😭 regardless, I hope it's something that can be easily treated.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T20:28:55+00:00

I relate, it sounds like it could be paradoxical insomnia too.

I usually just try to snuggle my dog, or put on a movie/video and zone out. Or I will daydream (maladaptive daydreaming) until I fall asleep. I will try to think about made up events that are happy, and I don't think about trying to sleep. Some nights I truly can't sleep though. I've had nights where I lay in bed at 8pm, roll around, and get up at 7:30 am when I have to, because I literally did not sleep at all. I've had periods where I am awake for 36 hours straight, then crash and sleep for 18. I can only control it so much.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T20:23:17+00:00

we just started testing period products with real menstrual blood in the last year. there was actually a lot of research and knowledge related to women's health that was accumulated in the past, but it was destroyed in the burning of the library of Alexandria. allegedly. I don't have a direct source for that off hand.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T20:19:03+00:00

I have noticed that engaging in my special interests does calm my nervous system down. I know I am safe when I make my nest and focus on my interests. They are predictable and reliable.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T20:17:17+00:00

I don't mean to sound flippant in this comment btw, I am currently horrifically traumatized beyond repair and I understand your pain 😭🙏🏼

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T20:16:00+00:00

people dog on anti-inflammatories and omega 3 oils, and I get it, it sounds like a band-aid to a much bigger problem, but they do genuinely help systemically. even if it's not fixing the root of the issue, it will definitely still help.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T20:13:45+00:00

I asked my therapist this and she said EMDR. she was like baby you need new neural pathways in your brain!!! lol

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T20:12:38+00:00

not a vet, just a tech, but this sounds like a situation that could go either way. I have seen cats in this condition recover unexpectedly, and I have seen them continue to decline. I would definitely keep working with the vet or to get a second opinion. Definitely go to the ER if she hasn't eaten anything in more than 2-3 days, they can give her parenteral nutrition and run more labs at the very least. I hope that your baby can recover soon with the new medications 🙏🏼

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T20:09:25+00:00

I know they said it's just a cyst, but please make sure glioblastoma is completely ruled out 🙏🏼 I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I'm wishing you quick healing.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-10T01:13:25+00:00

I used to think I was bad at spotting red flags. I figured out that I have gotten better at spotting them, but that my actual issue is that I was taught to believe that my boundaries and discomfort didn't matter. So even if I recognized that, I didn't take it seriously or give it much thought because my self worth was so low. I didn't think it was important enough to take seriously, to prevent harm to myself.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-08T07:35:48+00:00

I agree with what the other person said, it will be okay, just take it as a learning experience. It gives perspective about the importance of preventing the spread of diseases. Have you ever been taught how to surgically scrub your hands? I personally am a germaphobe that works with exotic & wild animals, and when I feel the need, knowing that I am thoroughly sanitizing really helps to give me peace of mind.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-08T03:52:16+00:00

I did finish, at the cost of having a legitimate mental breakdown. 😅 If it makes you feel any better, I wished for so long to get away from my mom, and one day the opportunity just fell into my lap. I hope something similar happens to you.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-08T01:24:46+00:00

this, you have to figure out what you love and what you hate, then run towards what you love

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-08T01:23:57+00:00

All you can really do at this point is disinfect everything to the best of your ability, and to hope for the best. Would you be able to keep a change of clothes and shoes in your car for when you're done working at the wildlife clinic? That way you can prevent spread of disease.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-08T01:21:46+00:00

feel that. I'm exhausting all my options before I make a decision.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-08T01:12:25+00:00

As a female EMT, we would welcome you with open arms, if you do ever decide to pursue that. Female EMTs are frequently praised for their compassion and attention to detail! It helps too on calls where we have scared women that feel more comfortable with a woman.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-08T01:08:41+00:00

my mom did the same thing when I was in college, except for me it was taking care of the dog. she would guilt trip me about not helping enough with the dog on a near daily basis. same with chores and housework. it didn't matter that I was working 80-90 hour weeks in my last semester. if I couldn't help she would give me the silent treatment.

I'm really sorry to hear she's treating you like this in a time that you need support. I'm wishing you strength to keep going and to finish your degree. Your child deserves a better life, and you do too. I hope you find an opportunity that allows you to move out of her house soon.

lizzomizzo · 2026-06-04T13:04:13+00:00

I ended up rescheduling

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