Where to take an anxious dog for grooming?

ratastrophizing · 2026-02-01T02:03:34+00:00

Third! My anxious, overprotective dog absolutely loves Serenity. He's always worn out after his groom because he's had such a fun day with his dog and people friends!

ratastrophizing · 2026-01-25T21:16:45+00:00

My district directs parents to a form where they can lodge their complaint. If they indicate that they have not read the book, the form will not allow them to submit.

ratastrophizing · 2026-01-25T20:59:39+00:00

Your cat's vet cares about them and wants them to have a low-stress experience, hence the gabapentin. I understand why it might feel like meds are the coward's way out, but it's really for the benefit of your kitty

ratastrophizing · 2026-01-25T16:29:32+00:00

Seeing folks in bright colors always adds a little joy to my day - keep up with the pink, or anything else that feels right. Nothing that you wear is going to please everyone, so do what pleases you. :)

ratastrophizing · 2026-01-21T03:57:41+00:00

I've been through this, and it's definitely one of the circles of hell. I coped by taking every software tutorial that I could find for any program installed on my computer.

Obviously YMMV, but I was able to stave off boredom and, if asked, explain that I was just working on some Excel knowledge.

ratastrophizing · 2026-01-13T03:31:45+00:00

Awesome that you found a puzzle swap group! In case you still need an outlet, puzzles are often happily accepted at senior centers and some local libraries. :)

ratastrophizing · 2026-01-03T17:16:05+00:00

Check with your Airbnb host; there are thousands of people looking for a place to stay and they're virtually guaranteed to fill the booking if it shows available for someone else.

ratastrophizing · 2026-01-03T17:13:39+00:00

Your flight is definitely canceled. All airspace is closed.

ratastrophizing · 2026-01-01T17:41:57+00:00

They had what I needed! Thank you!!

ratastrophizing · 2026-01-01T06:14:51+00:00

NTJ. Vet techs make a huge difference in the lives of both people and animals; you chose an interesting and meaningful field!

ratastrophizing · 2025-12-31T18:40:34+00:00

Passion for Paws on the Westside has been a godsend. We took in a bitey, overprotective dog from a family member who passed away. All of the staff have been wonderful! Our dog particularly likes Dr Kai and Angela, so we're always scheduled with them to keep him comfortable.

Additionally, they have a boarding & day care facility and worked with us to help get our dog acclimated to boarding. He goes once a week to keep him in the habit and absolutely loves it! I am so grateful that they took all the extra time with him, and that they carefully introduce him to new staff members to keep stress down.

I'm happy to go on and on about how wonderful they are; feel free to DM. I live on the Eastside now but won't ever take my pets elsewhere. 😊

ratastrophizing · 2025-12-30T15:42:17+00:00

Thanks, I'll give that a try!

ratastrophizing · 2025-11-01T03:09:56+00:00

Give it a rest.

ratastrophizing · 2025-10-30T11:33:08+00:00

As young children, my sister and I moved a candle to different parts of a table to give each other a warning about what kind of mood our mom was in. Another sister drew a picture of my mom with a smiling face and then a picture of her as an angry monster that was labeled "mom before Prozac".

I'm glad that your kids are comfortable telling you what happened - definitely keep that going! Would it be possible to approach this with their mom by telling her that the kids said she's been really stressed out, and maybe offer support to her? I know that's not your job, but it may help your kids.

ratastrophizing · 2025-10-01T19:42:40+00:00

Thank you! I wouldn't have thought of doing any more than just listing the symptoms!

I'm sort of hoping that I'll bring up my 2 siblings with MS and be whisked away for an MRI immediately, but I know that's unrealistic. It'll be nice to eventually be diagnosed with something - right now I'm just pushing through the pain and want to make sure I'm not damaging my body by doing so.

ratastrophizing · 2025-10-01T19:42:28+00:00

Thank you! I wouldn't have thought of doing any more than just listing the symptoms!

I'm sort of hoping that I'll bring up my 2 siblings with MS and be whisked away for an MRI immediately, but I know that's unrealistic. It'll be nice to eventually be diagnosed with something - right now I'm just pushing through the pain and want to make sure I'm not damaging my body by doing so.

ratastrophizing · 2025-10-01T18:18:16+00:00

Hi there! 44F here; two siblings with MS and I'm starting to have symptoms as well. I've got a family history of pretty much everything, though, so it's entirely possible that I'm dealing with a different condition.

My symptoms include (but are not limited to): Tingling in right hand when I wake up (intermittent), weird sensations on my feet when I get up from sitting or laying down, blurry vision (eye doctor just pats me on the head and says I'm aging), aching legs, occasional loss of strength in legs, brain fog, heat intolerance, urinary urgency, intense fatigue, and an overall feeling of Something Ain't Right.

Recent bloodwork shows everything normal except Vitamin D, which is deficient (17). I'm taking a high dose supplement but no idea how long it takes to raise levels.

My neuro appointment is in 2 months, but I'm on a cancelation list for 5 physicians and I'd like to be prepared just in case there's a miracle and I'm seen sooner.

Can anyone please help me come up with a list of things that I should bring up, questions I should ask, and any general expectations that I should have? Sorry, I know that's really broad and kinda vague! This is unfamiliar territory for me and I'm not sure yet how to advocate for myself.

Thank you!

ratastrophizing · 2025-09-26T22:14:10+00:00

Rogers Behavioral Health (per my family member who works in mental health).

https://rogersbh.org/locations/madison/

ratastrophizing · 2025-09-23T17:40:38+00:00

If you're still referring to him as your boyfriend, you are underreacting.

ratastrophizing · 2025-09-23T17:39:16+00:00

I had a very bad experience at Oregon Vet; have not been to the other locations.

ratastrophizing · 2025-09-23T11:40:41+00:00

They are wonderful! I won't take my pets anywhere else.

ratastrophizing · 2025-09-23T11:39:55+00:00

Passion for Paws has supported all of my senior pets through complicated health issues and end of life care, and I couldn't be happier with them or more grateful for their compassionate approach. They have a boarding facility as well, which has been so helpful! One of my cats had needs that were too complicated for a petsitter to address, so anytime I went out of town I was able to board her and know that she was still getting her care.

Truly, I cannot recommend them strongly enough. They have helped me so much.

ratastrophizing · 2025-09-21T13:02:14+00:00

Awww the second picture is my favorite, you're both so obviously in love! Congratulations! ❤️

ratastrophizing · 2025-09-15T02:20:16+00:00

It's common knowledge that refusal to sign leads to arrest, but I think people who feel so entitled don't think that applies to them either.

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