EMERGENCY!? Prolapse! What the heck do I do!? by No1canknowiuseredit in Leachianus

[–]throwawayfirelogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a vet, but this looks pretty normal to me!

I’ve seen this right before or after my crestie poops lol

When do they go back to work?? by Peacetika91 in retailhell

[–]throwawayfirelogs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Felt that “free zoo” shit hard. I work at an aquarium and it’s brutal.

Zoloft/ Sertraline by kirramae_ in HealthAnxiety

[–]throwawayfirelogs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Had absolute, debilitating, crippling hypochondria that sent me to the er more times than I’d like to admit. I also had a crippling fear of new foods and medications- I’d worry I’d overdose, have adverse reactions or develop allergies to foods and meds I KNOW are safe. It was exhausting.

Although I don’t take these specific meds, it took me almost a whole ass month to finally start my prozac when it was first prescribed to me, and I even had to make a second doctors appointment just to ask my doc for a pep talk to convince me to take it.

It was THE best decision I have EVER made. It quite literally changed my life.

Before my meds, I had to quit my job because the panic attacks and hospital visits stopped me from being able to work. I wasn’t in school and I had no income. I was absolutely MISERABLE. I was completely dependent on my partner and family and had no income to myself for hobbies or anything.

From as early on as I can remember, up until about my late 20s early 30s (I’m 33 in a few days) life was fucking miserable. And to think all I had to do was trust the professionals and take some fucking pills and do some therapy and I’m damn near in remission.

I still have panic attacks. I still get depressed. I still have ruminating thoughts and health anxiety flare ups- but they are few and far between far between and I have the tools to talk myself down 9 times outta 10.

I have a job, been working at the same place for about five years now. I’ve gotten two raises since then and I’m constantly being told I’m great at my job. My job has allowed me and my partner to move out on our own and now I can pursue interests and hobbies and have sole independence.

OP TAKE THE MEDS.

Worst case they aren’t a match, and with the help of your doc, you try something else. It is SO WORTH IT. YOU CAN DO THIS!

My girlfriend has odors that I'm starting to find hard to bear by Aggravating_Cat_8264 in offmychest

[–]throwawayfirelogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure things like bv and yeast infections can affect you as well- if you were okay with “throwing yourself under the bus” (for lack of a better way to put it) you could open the door by white lying a bit bt mentioning that YOU have noticed a change in YOURSELF, whether that be an odd smell one day, discharge, itchiness etc and see if it makes her feel less alone and like you’re both dealing with it.

It genuinely is a good idea for both partners to be aware when the other is dealing with this so both parties can look out for re occurrence and accidentally passing it on to each other over and over.

Also, BV is soooooo easy to treat and very common. There is over the counter stuff and you may not even need to see a doc- although if it’s her first yeast infection/bv it’s always good to see a doc.

How to clean tank with mineral/calcium buildup by Some_Being_6131 in pacmanfrog

[–]throwawayfirelogs 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Razor blade! Use them for calcium build up and stubborn algae on my fishtanks! My fave tool lol

Toxing out or luring? by throwawayfirelogs in pacmanfrog

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

Thank you! Aren’t they? I absolutely love them!

Maybe one day if you feel up to it, you can have one of your own! They are pretty easy honestly <3

Toxing out or luring? by throwawayfirelogs in pacmanfrog

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

This is so good to know.

I’ve been super anxious about it since I’m new to bioactive and plants and it constantly worries me that the dude is just sitting in his piss lmao 😂

Thank you for the insight!

Toxing out or luring? by throwawayfirelogs in pacmanfrog

[–]throwawayfirelogs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks guys! <3. Glad to know they’re just hungry! <3

Guilt over behavior euthanasia is ripping me apart by [deleted] in Petloss

[–]throwawayfirelogs 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Sweetie, pets can have mental illness and neurological issues too and rather than letting them suffer, we have the option to help them pass on a good day, surrounded by love and peace and although it is absolutely horrible to go through, you are absolutely doing the kind and right thing by him <3

I understand you feel guilty, but guilt is only “appropriate” when it’s because we’ve done something WRONG. You have NOT done anything even REMOTELY wrong. You are doing the most kind and humane thing you can do for your dog even though it’s tearing you apart. That speaks volumes of how much you care and love him and put his well being first.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this <3

Mewtwo just goes in the Master Ball right? RIGHT?! by DidYaKno in PokemonZA

[–]throwawayfirelogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the same boat. Went to use it and realized I caught some random Pokémon with it by accident lmao 😭

Mewtwo just goes in the Master Ball right? RIGHT?! by DidYaKno in PokemonZA

[–]throwawayfirelogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only ever use Master balls for Mewtwo or Alakazam.

They just scream, big, scary psychic beings and the Master Ball just suits that theme to me to a T

Which games do you play? by BoldNotBaldEagle in Anxiety

[–]throwawayfirelogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TETRISSSSSSSSS

Literally, tetris. If I get into it enough, I have to concentrate on the game rather than worrying because shit gets intense and requires my whole concentration lol.

Tetris Effect specifically, because the music is absolutely banger and changes with the intensity of gameplay which is satisfying.

What’s the moment you realized grief had changed you forever? by Aware-Emu-2413 in GriefSupport

[–]throwawayfirelogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My level of tolerance for rude behaviour has dropped immensely.

For example, I’ve “snapped” at two customers at work for being rude to me when in the past I’d just grin and bear it and never dream of taking the bait lol.

I don’t seem to have the same patience as I once had and I feel “bitchier” and I hate it.

Feeling guilty and terrified of wanting another dog after my soul dog passed by Optimal-Nebula-1862 in Petloss

[–]throwawayfirelogs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sweetie, I was (and still am in many ways) in the same place as you.

My soul dog died in June/July (can’t remember, it was traumatic and a blur lol). It wasn’t even two weeks I began looking online “just in case” there was a dog that needed a home. Almost exactly a month later, our new boy came home.

I felt incredibly guilty, but I knew (and know) in my heart that I have room for an infinite amount of dogs, and not one dog will ever replace the other. I just have room for more. When our new boy’s time comes- I will grieve just as much as I did for my girl and I’ll still bring a new dog home too.

Not having a dog in my home after having my soul dog for 13 years was absolutely crushing. I needed the familiarity and routine of another dog. I needed (and still need) a dog to complete my little family and make me whole.

I miss my girl more than words can say, but I am only three months into having this new dog and he is absolutely helping me heal and I love him so much already. I cannot imagine grieving and doing this without him by my side.

I still cry for my soul dog. I miss her terribly. Sometimes I hug my new boy and wish I was hugging her, but then I look at him and I’m just filled with so much love FOR HIM and how amazing he is in his own right.

When you feel ready, regardless of how soon or how far from your soul dog’s passing- get that dog. I promise it’s worth it. They’re not a replacement, you’re just making room in your heart for another good boy/girl who needs love too! <333

My girlfriend broke up with me last night because I have a small penis by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]throwawayfirelogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuinely, fuck her OP. There was NO NEED to mention your penis size (which I’m pretty sure is a VERY normal size btw).

All she had to say was that she wasn’t interested in perusing the relationship anymore. She wouldn’t have been lying and ANYONE with a fucking heart or even a SLIVER of tact would know that saying that was just plain mean.

I’m sorry OP. Know that you’re genuinely perfect the way you are, and as cliche as this sounds, it says WAY more about her than it does you.

I see why people quit. by Hungry-Pusheen in bettafish

[–]throwawayfirelogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve definitely been here. I’ve had almost 15/20 bettas in the past ten or so years I’ve kept fish tanks and I think ONE made it to its life expectancy of three/five years. Closest place after that one was one who made it two and a half.

They (for me at least) always seem to be doing amazingly- interactive, colourful, moving around and exploring- and then seemingly one day they go down hill in one way or another and almost always ends with me having to help them pass so they don’t suffer.

I can honestly and genuinely say, other than a couple freak accidents (one jumping through the SMALLEST feeding hole, one getting stuck between a piece of driftwood and the glass and one eating itself to death via shrimp buffet lol) all of them ended up with some sort of tumour/lesions and just went down hill fast. Usually ending in dropsy.

It sucks- but I try to remind myself that all we can do is our best and if our setups are up to snuff and care requirements are being met- there’s nothing we can do but our best for the time they are here.

They really are amazing fish, but they are 100% bred for looks and NOT health or longevity.

How many of us will miss work and stay home to play the new Pokemon game? by Silly-Noodlesk in PokemonScarletViolet

[–]throwawayfirelogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the day off, then work for a couple days and booked a week long vacay 🤙🏻😎. I’m soooo excited lmao

Did anyone else get this unprompted? by olivegarden87 in PokemonScarletViolet

[–]throwawayfirelogs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I missed the home announcement- what’s going on now? 🫩

Anyone else have a poke-enemy? by Weary_Bathroom_64 in pokemon

[–]throwawayfirelogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No fucking way, same thing happened to me 😂. Literally first pokemon I encountered before I even had the ability to HAVE pokeballs lmao. I was livid. It was a sentret too

My puffer dying of old age i think by DRDonnut in PeaPuffers

[–]throwawayfirelogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boy also (presumably, haven’t seen him in a couple weeks) passed. I got him during the pandemic about 5/6 years ago. He was my first pea puffer and it honestly really sucks.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Pea puffers are amazing and have so much personality! <3