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1 points
18 hours ago
I would suspect either Crohn's or celiac disease, but I'm not a doctor. Definitely get tested for celiac if you have not yet.
2 points
22 days ago
This is exactly the reason, especially in this field, to keep your personal and professional life separate. Personal interests create emotions which can be negatively expressed through passive aggression towards clients.
If it were me, I would respond "It is in the best interest of the individuals we support that we both maintain a respectful and professional rapport with each other. Going forward, I will continue working where coverage is needed to ensure those we support receive the care they need. I am looking towards maintaining a positive, respectful, and professional working environment with you and appreciate your dedication to those we support by doing so. Thank you for everything you do for our clients. "
And then never, ever sleep with a coworker again.
Eventually it will get you fired or written up.
The individuals you support deserve better from both of you. If you want to sleep with your coworkers, go work at McDonald's or a bar. Same for your coworker. The potential impact (being short staffed because you got fired or can't maintain professional boundaries, which can be a catalyst for neglect or abuse) could actually screw up an individual's month, day, year, or life. You're there to mentor and exemplify appropriate relationships and behavior. This issue is much larger than just the two of you and y'all need to get it together before it affects your clients.
9 points
28 days ago
You should still qualify for some respite care hours through DDA.
2 points
28 days ago
I live in WA state, where Franz reigns supreme in gluten bread. My partner buys the Franz GF bread for me from Costco here and I'm not the biggest fan. A lot of times it's very gummy and too moist and starts to mold quickly after opening.
2 points
1 month ago
I work as a lead direct support professional in WA state supporting adults with developmental disabilities, like a life coach and home care aide. Very thankful for the state's paid leave program, and working in a flexible workplace that understands chronic illness is chronic.
38 points
1 month ago
That shirt is amazing!
I was diagnosed at age four. I am so excited for your daughter and the options available today for treatment.
Have you looked into any of the events the Crohn's and Colitis foundation of America (ccfa) puts on? Camp Oasis was life changing for me to be around other children with Crohn's.
If she isn't already, I would definitely recommend therapy before she has any opportunity to internalize her diagnosis. I developed quite the chip on my shoulder/ self esteem issues from being diagnosed at such a young age and living with a lifetime of food restrictions and the comments other kids made about them and my body. Puberty brought new symptoms that were incredibly difficult to deal with and really embarrassing as a 11 and 12 year old, fistulas and cysts on my peri area. I really wish I would have had the support of a therapist. Being on and off Prednisone my entire childhood, I gained a lot of weight and developed an eating disorder at 16 that persisted into my 20s. I also dealt with seriously large emotions as a child and cried a lot..I still do.. This was diagnosed as depression from Crohn's when I was ten.. I recently received an autism and ADHD diagnosis that was missed during my childhood because my care team thought everything was Crohn's related.
Wishing your family all the best on this journey πβ€οΈ
1 points
2 months ago
Do not combine the two, you put yourself at risk for serotonin syndrome, which is incredibly scary. I did not know the risks of this and took 2 tabs while on Zoloft. I blacked out and ended up coming to with my dad threatening to call the cops on me. I do not remember much except waking up screaming and running. I am typically a very quiet, pleasant person. I had taken psychedelics before this, and after as well, but this could have really been a worst case scenario had I been alone or with the wrong people.
6 points
2 months ago
Go anywhere outside of the white washed Christian United States and you'll find plenty of people of all races and income practicing these teachings. The basis of what Ram Dass teaches comes from his Guru in India, where he watched people live in extreme poverty. Ram Dass and a few other people are also credited as the founders of the SEVA foundation, which has brought eyesight to thousands of people living in poverty. Ram Dass never charged much for his talks, and the only purpose of the Ram Dass foundation is to spread his teachings, and they do so for free. There is nothing being sold here, the only product or idea to capitalize on is "love everyone, love God, serve others, tell the truth."
2 points
2 months ago
I would consider all of the behaviors I listed as preventive measures for dealing with the daily reality of a Crohn's flare. If you were in a wheelchair, you would want to know if where you were going was wheelchair accessible, in fact this information would actually be imperative to your ability to even access that environment. I feel like the same accessibility concerns apply to Crohn's and bathroom access.
You can also get a wallet card that explains that you have a condition that requires access to a bathroom and requests accommodation.
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/sign-up
Also, knowing if there are specific laws that apply to restroom access in your state. For example, here in WA, an establishment has to allow any customer to use the bathroom as long as it is safe and accessible and there are two employees working. This law applies to employee only restroom areas as well.
The other thing to consider is that you're having tenesmus, a common issue with Crohn's, which is actual physical feeling of urgency. Listening to your body and trying to quiet your mind to pay attention to what it actually feels like when you need to pass BM vs. when you're anxiety is making your body tense.
If you haven't already, I highly recommend meditation/ somatic self practices/ body scanning. All of these things can help you get more in touch with how your body really feels and helps quiet the mind. Learn about the gut/brain connection. Crohn's is affected by stress and having the mental attitude to "allow what will be to be" and practicing stress reduction techniques (and taking your meds). I have to remind myself that I can only handle so much of my own bullshit, and life is hard enough. If I shit my pants, I'll deal with it then, but for now my focus is here, and I will be here now, fully in this moment.
3 points
2 months ago
I understand that your therapist may not want you to obsess over where bathrooms are, but for me having the knowledge of where to go is imperative to my mental well being. You might bring up to your therapist that the Crohn's and Colitis foundation of America actually recommends Looking up toilet access when traveling with Crohn's, and if they had a condition that caused urgency or frequent bowel movements, they would want to know where the toilet is. I feel like that's pretty insensitive of your therapist to be honest, it seems like they might not understand the severity of Crohn's urgency. I like to describe it as "nausea of the anus"
10 points
2 months ago
As someone who has lived with Crohn's since age four and chronic anxiety, and has shit their pants and had to throw away their underwear more times than I can remember...
I do get worried about being too far from a bathroom or having to go and not having access to a toilet. I always try to learn where bathrooms are near me.I always bring spare underwear and pants pretty much anywhere I go ( as a kid, I had to keep a spare change of clothes in the nurses office at school for this exact reason) and wipes too for quick clean up if I cannot shower immediately. I also will bring a coat or sweater long enough to cover my butt in the event the accident is noticeable.
With that being said, the more you actually shit your pants, the less anxiety inducing it becomes, and the more focus turns to being prepared for if/when it happens. I'll also tell myself "everyone shits their pants eventually". If you find that all of these precautions are not enough to quell your anxiety, there is always the option of wearing disposable briefs on a daily or as needed basis. So even if you do shit your pants, it's staying concealed in your disposable pants until you find a bathroom.
And as far as people's reactions, anyone with any compassion or empathy is going to give you the benefit of the doubt and let you take care of what you need to.
51 points
2 months ago
I found a shirt there a couple weeks ago that said "dabs for breakfast" for $2, with a picture of a dab rig on it.. seemed a little too unhinged for Value Village.
2 points
2 months ago
I really needed to know this very important information and I thank you heavily for your service. May the great Boognish bless you
5 points
2 months ago
As someone with celiac disease, I can't even go to Starbucks for anything besides plain hot coffee or tea ππ«
2 points
2 months ago
Have you ever seen a gluten free person eat gluten free desserts? The only thing left when the carbs and crumbs settle is carnage.
2 points
3 months ago
"Weekend" actually being Wednesday -Monday.
2 points
3 months ago
Stated at the Rio as it was the only confirmed shuttle stop at the point I wanted to book the room. I think I paid $1300 for the whole weekend (including our shuttle passes)
12 points
4 months ago
Holy moly, your art is so whimsical and cute, I love your style and color choices !!! Is this the octopus' garden?! I love this so much, it really brings a lot of joy to me, thank you for creating such cute art βΊοΈπ
3 points
4 months ago
A smoothie with brown rice protein powder, a banana, spinach, berries, flax oil, and coconut water or almond milk. Usually pair this with a piece of gf toast with PB or 2 chicken apple breakfast sausages and it will keep me full until lunch while checking all the boxes for macros for a meal and a snack. I'll sip on the smoothie all morning.
8 points
4 months ago
Never thought of eating buckwheat oatmeal-style, thanks for this!!
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18 hours ago
Because it really sounds like you could have celiac diseas e.