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Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 26th, '22, 03:49
by Moi
Yeah, it does wear you down. I really wanted to be a vet or a vet assistant but I don't think I had it in me xD
I've had Agoraphobia since I was a kid. Or I think so at least. I got diagnosed with it in my mid or late teens. I don't think I'll ever be cured tbh. Seems to have gotten way worse xD
Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 26th, '22, 16:39
by lunar_eclipse66
I have a vet tech friend and she says it can be tough sometimes, but also seeing pets come in for their checkups makes it worth it for her. If you go into a field that can be sad like that though, I suggest going to regular therapy if possible. I'm on a SSRI to help with my anxiety and depression and attended a few therapy sessions to discuss some of the stuff I witnessed/dealt with. I also know that there was a solid period during covid that I just emotionally shut down which I think is a strategy a lot of us techs were using at the time to cope.
You probably will never be cured, similar to how those with anxiety, ptsd, or depression will probably have to deal with it for the rest of their lives. I suggest therapy, meds, and finding activities/jobs that don't require being in large spaces or crowds.
Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 26th, '22, 22:04
by Moi
I've been a shut-in for like...Well, over 15 years.
I don't think the damage can be undone.
I do have a therapist but I haven't seen him since COVID hit.
I also don't take any antidepressants because mine stopped working.
I was supposed to see a doctor for new ones but I refused to leave the house so xD
Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 27th, '22, 04:16
by lunar_eclipse66
Is tele-health an option? i did that when I worked for the cancer center because the hours almost perfectly overlapped with my therapists office hours so I would just leave 10 mins early and do the appointment in the car from my phone.
Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 27th, '22, 21:50
by Moi
They offered it during COVID I think but I don't know if it's still available :\
Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 28th, '22, 01:04
by YourMajesty
Carrot Cake wrote:Oh my! I am freaked out by bats (and birds). Any flying animal actually. Even butterflies. I can appreciate how cute they are in pictures but I just cant have them flying around my face!
I don't mind bats or birds but keep those butterflies away from me. The way the fly around pretending like they don't know how to steer but then they can land on the tiniest flower. They're just trying to sneak up on me.
Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 28th, '22, 19:21
by lunar_eclipse66
I had a friend who hated moths for the same ish reason. I don't mind more flying creatures except for wasps and mosquitos.
Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 28th, '22, 22:00
by Moi
My sister gave a butterfly Pepsi once. It started flying like it was drunk.
What I hate more than anything else in the universe is roaches.
They can fly too >>
I HATE them so much xD
Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 28th, '22, 22:46
by lunar_eclipse66
Oh I forgot roaches can fly. Add that to the list of flying insects I'm not a fan of.
Re: lets talkl about bat and hunted houses. cuz event says s
Posted: Oct 29th, '22, 22:05
by Moi
My aunt was like "You're not scared of rats but you're scared of roaches!? -laughs-"
I hate roaches uB<