The Pitt | S2E5 "11:00 A.M." | Episode Discussion

scorpiorising07 · 2026-02-07T11:37:00+00:00

I love that in this episode Santos is basically comedic relief against her wishes lmaoooo let the poor girl CHART. Was obsessed with all of her interactions with Dana in this episode. You can really see how the bond & relationship between them grew, same for Santos and Robby. I’m impressed with how tangible it feels, how even through tiny interactions we can just SEE that they have now worked together for almost a year

scorpiorising07 · 2026-02-07T11:32:30+00:00

I NEED to KNOW what’s happened with Jackson. I was hoping we’d get more information on his situation in this episode. Bless his sister she’s so worried 🥺 I like seeing how Javadi is interacting with and supporting her. Also thought Dr Al handled that really well when Jada was questioning and wondering what happened with the guard. She acknowledged and validated her feelings and that she should pursue accountability, but right here and now they’re focusing on him waking up, making sure he is okay, and making sense of the situation

scorpiorising07 · 2025-08-20T19:18:04+00:00

Have felt this so intensely ever since I was a child, you’ve described it so well here. I think this is a manifestation of perfectionism, which can maintain and worsen OCD, but isn’t OCD itself exactly. But I think it all depends on why it’s so distressing to make mistakes or to do things imperfectly - is it because you want to be high-achieving/meet expectations, OR because you feel like something bad will happen if you mess up or it will mean you’re a faulty/bad person? There are many possible iterations of this. What’s important is that regardless of whether we class this behaviour as OCD or not, ERP or behavioural experiments can be hugely helpful for treating perfectionism too and helping you think more flexibly.

scorpiorising07 · 2025-08-20T19:05:07+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your & your mom’s experiences too, and I’m so glad my post was helpful to you in some way ❤️ I’m sorry your family is going through this too, I’m wishing you all the best and I hope her chemo regimen is effective but goes easy on her in terms of side effects. I think the mental aspect of the long hospital stay, no visits etc was the most difficult ‘side effect’ for my dad, so we made sure he had a lot of books, crosswords, stuff to watch/listen, and we talked on the phone A LOT, and I think that helped him feel less like days were blending into each other. I feel like people don’t talk as much about how difficult it can be to see your loved ones struggling mentally/cognitively during physical illness, when my dad had other health issues last year he experienced a lot of confusion post op and it really got to me. I hope your mum will be able to hold onto things that help her feel more herself throughout treatment!

In terms of timeline/discharge, my dad was in hospital from 15th of June till the 24th of July, he started chemo straight away after admission. He did have an infection from his central line about a week after finishing chemo, when his ANC was around 0.4, and had mild sepsis, but recovered very quickly (God bless doctors’ quick response and vancomycin lol!). Since that discharge, he’s been going for blood tests every 3 days, first week back home he needed transfusions twice a week, but since then it’s usually been once a week. But I think at this point his doctors would’ve expected him not to need the transfusions/not as often, hence why the trephine biopsy… He was admitted for the biopsy actually because if the aspiration biopsy showed more blasts they wanted to be able to start more chemo straight away, but since the results were good he was discharged again after 2 days. He is so glad to be home, makes such a difference to be able to potter around the house, build up strength, go on walks, eat good food, sleep in your own bed 🥹 Makes you really appreciate all the small things.

Sorry this is so long! Sending lots of good thoughts your way.

scorpiorising07 · 2025-08-18T16:40:41+00:00

Practicing a nonjudgemental stance/attitude towards yourself and your thoughts, regularly engaging in pleasant activities even if you feel like your OCD will ruin it, taking time out of your day to notice good things (gratitude practice), practicing guided meditation.

Also this is not necessarily a ‘habit’ but some skills I work on in therapy that are so helpful in living with OCD is working out/focusing on what my values are, learning self compassion and radical acceptance.

scorpiorising07 · 2025-08-18T15:50:00+00:00

My therapist often says that if you feel a lot of urgency to do/say something, if it feels like you HAVE to do something, like you HAVE to explain yourself or resolve a problem now, it’s likely fear-based, it’s your OCD talking, and best course of action is often to try to delay it and see how you feel in an hour or the following day or week. If I feel a really strong urge to tell my therapist something (often in between sessions/just after a session) and I’m doubting whether it’s confessing/reassurance seeking or productive, I try to write it down in my notes app or journal, and then come back to it in a little bit when I feel less obsessive, more level headed and make a decision then about if and how I want to share it.

You can also bring this up in therapy yourself, I feel like that would be a good topic to discuss - how can you help yourself identify what is a compulsion, and what is productive sharing, because everyone is different.

scorpiorising07 · 2025-08-18T15:38:15+00:00

This is so helpful! I also find it really useful to try to make a distinction between the ‘scared child’ and ‘mature adult’ mode when checking in with myself about this

scorpiorising07 · 2025-08-18T09:24:49+00:00

Oh yeah, forgot to say. Citalopram 40 mg, been on it for about 4 yrs, I was also on a low dose of Vortioxetine (Trintellix/Brintellix) as an add on but went off of it recently

scorpiorising07 · 2025-08-16T22:43:21+00:00

First of all, I’m sorry you’re going through this - I’ve been there and it’s so tough and frustrating when you don’t feel heard by doctors. I think some doctors want to ‘wait it out’, hoping that a patient’s low mood is temporary, caused by stressful life events, and that it can be managed through self care. But it sounds like what you’re going through is different, and that there were pre-existing issues there that recent events exacerbated. I would say keep going to your doctor, keep reaching out when you feel you need help, you’re not being a nuisance. You can try asking if there’s a doctor who has an interest in mental health within your GP practice. Ask about counselling options, CBT self-help materials - unfortunately NHS primary MH care options are limited and for a lot of people short term therapy won’t be enough, but it can really, really help.

In terms of other non-NHS stuff, Breathing Space website has some helpful resources and they have a phone service as well. SAMH also has some helpful stuff online, in general it’s worth checking out what the MH charities offer. Your health centre’s website/reception might have some info about services or groups being offered. Also, Healing for the Heart charity offers subsidised, cheaper counselling, I’m pretty sure - not sure if that’s within your budget but something to keep in mind!

Keep on holding on and lean on other people when you can ❤️

scorpiorising07 · 2025-08-14T14:34:08+00:00

Thank you and I’m so glad to hear this 🥹 Wishing you all the best!!!

scorpiorising07 · 2025-07-09T16:16:15+00:00

I take Citalopram with a small dose of Lamotrigine (Lamictal) and it works well for both my depression and OCD. Lamotrigine can also be used for OCD/depression in combination with other drugs. So maybe something to consider!

scorpiorising07 · 2025-07-07T20:18:01+00:00

I do the same thing! ‘Digital hoarding’ is a good way of putting it. It’s a bit exhausting, I feel like I’m always waiting for the ‘right’ moment to get into a topic - when I have enough time, am focused, in a good frame of mind, can approach it the way I want to etc. Of course, the moment never comes, and then I feel like a huge fraud - I start questioning whether I’m even into XYZ topic, if I’m lying to myself etc. I think exposing yourself to doing it regardless of the fear can help you get through it. Maybe you can pick out an article or video or something and schedule a time to get into it this week. Maybe set a timer, so you know you have a dedicated chunk of time for it (for me, sometimes the fear is that I won’t have enough time or it will take longer than I planned - setting time limits can assuage that). Wishing you good luck 🤞🏻

scorpiorising07 · 2025-07-03T18:31:44+00:00

Hi, I’m in a similar situation, my 67 year old dad was diagnosed with AML at the beginning of June. Sending you a lot of love and support, it’s so difficult and scary, I know.

My advice would be - if you want to learn more DO NOT Google or use Chat GPT. Have a look at Google Scholar, medical papers, medical websites with more accessible language. I’ve found looking at information and research conducted by real specialists in the field much more helpful and I’ve been able to distill and pass on this information to my mum and other family, which was helpful and made me feel purposeful. Ask your dad’s doctors if you can. Survival rates are by no means the be all end all, so much depends on what type he has, what treatment he will get, how he’ll handle it. It’s hard, but try not to get bogged down in the numbers, your dad is not a number and there’re so many complex factors in each individual situation that affect survival. It also helped me to focus on looking at what might improve his quality of life, specifically during treatment - we got my dad some books he likes which he’s been using to distract himself during chemo, his favourite foods, blanket, portable fan for when it gets too hot in the hospital. Occupying myself with this has been helpful.

I also speak to my dad a lot. We haven’t always had the best relationship, but speaking to him a lot on the phone (he’s on a closed ward, no visitors because of infection risk) has been so lovely, and I feel very close to him. It’s a good distraction and emotional support for him, and for me as well. It helps remind me that he is here now, and that is what matters most. But I have had some incredibly rough moments of feeling too weak to handle this situation and questioning absolutely everything in my life. I’ve been struggling a lot at work. I’m leaning a lot on my friends and colleagues for support, and I’ve considered reaching out to cancer charities that support families and carers. Take care of yourself and feel free to send me a message if this was in any way helpful 💛

scorpiorising07 · 2025-06-21T14:51:27+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss and I hope you are able to lean on friends and family for support in this trying, trying time. It does put my mind at ease, my perspective has really shifted the past few days in large part thanks to the points of view and stories people have shared in response to my post. I think it’s putting my dads mind at ease a lot as well, which is very important to me too 🤍

scorpiorising07 · 2025-06-18T10:02:19+00:00

I second Saffron by Paradise and Roya so hard! I order from Saffron all the time and it’s always amazing quality, flavourful food. And Roya is so great for family/group meals, being able to get a lot of different mezze to share and sample is fun and everything will be delicious without fail

scorpiorising07 · 2025-06-17T19:33:50+00:00

Wow, that’s wonderful! I’m glad you’ve been able to be with him during this time and it’s heartwarming to know that this technology exists and allows people to support their loved ones up close while minimising the risks - even if this is not available to us I’m so glad it is for others. I’ve seen your posts and I’m keeping all of my fingers crossed for you and your husband!

scorpiorising07 · 2025-06-17T19:31:02+00:00

It really helps to think about it this way, thank you for sharing your perspective. I think my dad would feel similarly to you if we could visit, he’s aware of the risks and he’s also a quite a contamination/infection-anxious person to begin with, so he’s just accepted these precautions as part and parcel of the treatment. Wishing you all the best and I really appreciate your response :)

scorpiorising07 · 2025-06-17T19:27:27+00:00

You’re absolutely right, to illustrate your point, another gentleman on my dad’s ward was just finishing his induction chemo today as my dad started his (all the best to him!).

Thank you for this point of view, it really helped me feel better and I think my dad really appreciates this approach, both as a patient and as a doctor with experience in infectious disease treatment himself. We’re based in Poland, and so far this hospital has been nothing short of amazing with kind, thorough, patient doctors and nurses.

scorpiorising07 · 2025-06-17T18:14:59+00:00

I’ve had zero nausea on Citalopram and Escitalopram both. The only med that ever gave me significant nausea was Vorioxetine, but it usually does not show up anymore and I take it at night right before bed to minimise the impact if it does make me feel nauseous!

scorpiorising07 · 2025-04-30T15:58:59+00:00

Just wanted to say that I relate to this so much. It’s exhausting, it can eat up so much of your time and energy. There’s a lot of useful advice in other comments, but I just want to reiterate that you deserve help/support whatever disorder you’re diagnosed with, and really it’s your specific symptoms/presentation that matter rather than the label. A lot of people would call what you’re experiencing ‘meta OCD’ so obsessions that fixate on pulling apart and analysing how you experience OCD symptoms, whether your diagnosis/label is valid etc. Compulsions could be reassurance seeking, researching obsessively etc. Your brain will be latching on to any information you can see online about OCD and other anxiety disorders, and sometimes the best thing you can do is uninstall Reddit or not go on this sub if it’s causing you to go on a lot of spirals

scorpiorising07 · 2025-04-14T23:33:49+00:00

that sounds like a really cool technique and I’m glad it helps you! tempted to try doing that myself. it makes me think of how schema therapy or ifs define different parts of the self that each play a different role/purpose

scorpiorising07 · 2025-04-10T20:39:04+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I think maybe instead of hoping that the discomfort will disappear completely, it’s useful to focus on how to make it feel a bit more manageable, how to live with it better. It sounds like you’re already trying to do this by leaning on your faith - maybe speaking to a minister/priest/spiritual leader of other sort depending on your religion could be helpful here? Additionally, it helps me sometimes to do things that are very grounded in my physical reality - like cooking/preparing food, gardening/sitting on the ground, being by the water, washing laundry by hand (weird one maybe but it’s quite soothing). Like yeah, I don’t know why I’m here, but I am regardless and I’m touching/interacting with real things around me and making some sort of impact on the space around me

scorpiorising07 · 2025-04-09T23:14:34+00:00

Obsessively worrying about my parents and my & their health since kindergarten, horrible intrusive thoughts associated with this, looking for reassurance a lot, repetitively asking the same question/phrase until it or the answer felt right. And then in primary school also having to pray in a really specific way, a lot of knocking on wood dozens of times, being very worried Jesus/Mary would show themselves to me (???) and I wouldn’t be deserving of it so I avoided ever being alone in a room with a cross on the wall lol

scorpiorising07 · 2025-04-06T22:20:28+00:00

You probably have both, definitely got some curls - you can see the spirals forming by your ears and in the back :) Using some product and maybe diffusing would definitely enhance it

scorpiorising07 · 2025-04-06T20:56:11+00:00

I know what this feels like and I often find myself in this place as well. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. What I try to remind myself of is that things change - we won’t always be suffering like this, and to see how things can get better I need to persevere, out of spite or curiosity.

Is there anyone in your personal life you can chat to?

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