Medical assisting externship essays

I just recertified and was literally just approved until May of next year..I go to check something in the website after it was down for maintenance yesterday...and it says my Calfresh(food stamps) Are discontinued.....doesn't say anything online , haven't had anything in the mail, i even received my calfresh for may (1st month since I was approved for another year). I did apply for cash aid but I have not been approved...and I never had my cal fresh stop when I've had cash aid in the past so Wtf is going on lol ?????

Hello, I’m the friend of someone above 60 yet not at pension age, whose eyesight is poor due to diabetes, yet stable due to ongoing treatment. They’re unable to support themselves without another person to assist them— they can’t read well nor go anywhere alone, and I’ve been helping them as much as I can. Not only do they have very poor eyesight, but due to a previous cardiac arrest during Covid, they also have poor endurance in day to day activities and had to leave their job because of it and go on Jobseeker. Currently they’re being monitored by their ophthalmologist, cardiologist and GP. At the start of the year, after around 3 years of submitting medical exemption notices to Centrelink, their treating professionals suggested that they submit the DSP since they’re not going to be in working condition for the foreseeable future, even with lifelong treatment. We collected all the evidence we could from the treating health professionals and submitted. We periodically called Centrelink to continue extending the medical exemption and eventually an officer called to collect more insights into how their eyesight was faring and how treatment was looking (around 4 months after the claim was submitted). The appointment seemed to go well and they told us that Sonic Health would call within a month’s time. Unfortunately Sonic Health never called and we recently received notification that the DSP has been rejected and we “would receive a letter” as to why, not sure how long that will take.
Are they supposed to keep doing medical exemptions via Jobseeker? They wouldn’t have considered DSP if they had any other option. I’ve considered that we go directly to a Centrelink office to see what’s going on, but will that do anything?

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I was suspicious I was pregnant again a week before my period. I tested the day my period was due (Thursday night). An immediate two lines.
After getting the positive, I immediately found an online supplier and had them purchased and shipped by 8am Friday morning and I received them today, Saturday.
My last MA was mostly smooth sailing and uncomfortable at worst, although I did pass out shortly after taking the medication. It was brief and I returned to normal and the rest of the procedure was pretty easy. I was making jokes through it and in good spirits.
Part two ended up giving me a lot of nasty cramping where I had to dig my fist or a hard object into my stomach to massage my uterus and stopping for even 3-5 seconds the pain would resume. This lasted hours into the night where I was awake and alone and in pain, overall very tired and frustrated.
While I have no doubts my partner will again be supportive of me, I haven't told him yet and adjacent to this, my anxiety levels are rising.
I feel like I want to keep this private this time almost like a secret and not share until after it's over. Whether I will or not, or why I want to keep it a secret feels irrelevant to me. I'll likely share it with him anyway for comfort and for safety if I need assistance. I'm not worried exactly that it will go wrong or for anything specific. I don't want children and am not ready even if I did, but in some ways I also wish I could stay pregnant a while. Maybe it's the feelings of attention and importance it would bring. This isn't something I'm even considering, only an emotion I'm aware of.
I also wish I didn't have to do it at all and with the variety of stories, even though my last sent fairly well, I'm worried this one might not even though it's so early.
Right now I think I just want to be surrounded online by others who have experienced this as well and understand the myriad of emotions that comes with it.
TL;DR: My past MA experience was alright but uncomfortable but I have anxiety about going through it again and want comforting words and assurance from strangers who understand

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My dad passed away in october 2022 from esophageal cancer, he was in remission for a few years after his esophagectomy, it metastasized and he had a medically assisted death at our home due to him being so close to passing, i was with him when he died, he was my best friend and the parent i was closest to, his death has flipped my world upside down and since hes passed it seems everyone else is getting all these signs and dreams about him, i find myself yearning to be sent a sign or to have a dream about him, something to show me hes still with me somehow, it feels so disheartening hearing my mother and brother tell me about the dreams they have with him while the only dream i had of him he was in a comatose state and i could not speak/interact with him, ive been obsessively hoping to recieve a sign from him, does anyone have any advice on this ?

i’m a 17 year old in the uk who suffers from anxiety (diagnosed since i was 13) and on the way to get a diagnosis for autism and potentially adhd, and i’ve been considering getting a service dog but i don’t know if im worthy of one. i’m on medication and struggle significantly when i am alone in public spaces, especially those im not familiar with, would an anxiety/autism assistance dog be able to help me with this? or would i be wasting time / resources

Hi l'm 17 years old I have to start writing my college essay soon and my do t know what to write about l'm thinking of going into the medical field (anesthesiology) preferably through a bmd program I have a good gpa but a low sat score however l'm trying to retake it in September (SATs aren't as valued as they use to be) but back to my essay I have no idea what to write about.

Hi l'm 17 years old I have to start writing my college essay soon and my do t know what to write about l'm thinking of going into the medical field (anesthesiology) preferably through a bmd program I have a good gpa but a low sat score however l'm trying to retake it in September (SATs aren't as valued as they use to be) but back to my essay I have no idea what to write about.

For started the reason I chose psychology was because it was something I’ve always loved growing up, I enjoyed the idea of being able to figure someone out and analyze them and their brain. I have taken a upper level forensic psych class my 2nd semester of my freshman year and I was very good and loved it which it hit me that I should work with “troubled” youth because its who I was friends with growing up and it was because I have always been open minded to every walk of life. People have always trusted me even without me saying a word and knowing I made someone feel that safe just being there I knew I needed to do something helping people. So, I met with my professor for said forensic psych class and I explained to her everything about how I am dealing with others traumas and how people seem to confide in me without me saying a word so she told me with the love I have and passion for psych I could do forensic psych path and work at advocacy centers and then we hit forensic interviewing and I thought it was perfect. From there on since I had left her office I was excited to have finally found something to look to and feel like it fit me and made sense or so I thought up until recently.
I started working at my mothers job a clinic and all I did was scan paperwork and help write referrals and then they realized they needed more people and so they looked at me and said “you learn quick and work fast and are a hard worker, do you think you could learn if we taught you to be an MA?” (Medical Assistant) and I agreed because I mean maybe it’s something I could fall back on if I end up not liking psychology for some reason. And health was always my backup plan if I wanted to change majors! So now working at the clinic and being trained by an MA and seeing how it works I realize I might enjoy that sort of career too. I’m now at a point where I’m think of how psychology in order to do the sort of things I’d like to do I would need a Masters or a PsyD for which I planned for but then after putting scrubs on and learning all I have learned as of now the backup plan I had of taking the steps to become a RN (Registered Nurse) just in case I didn’t want to do psych have become a new love for me I don’t know what to do. Because I love both and I know I would do amazing in both and I’ve heard from people in those fields I’d do amazing in them I’m lost. Is there something I could do that involves all three? Nursing, Psychology and, Criminal Justice?
I grew up loving psychology and the idea of analyzing someone from the inside out but I also grew up being at the hospital with family, always being the first there and helping the nurses anyway I could, even if someone needed care at home I’d always be there. Or being at the hospital and learning so much from all the times I was there with family I was able to explain what the doctor or nurse was trying to explain because all those years I learned so much medical terms. And criminal justice with the idea of being in law enforcement and once again helping people? There the three things that have never left my mind and I’m at a cross road at what I should do as I love all three :( so I thought maybe I could finish my psych major with minor in criminal justice and continue to train at the clinic so I could eventually get certification and work my way up from there and eventually get to RN and work in a hospital with kids because they like me as I said previously and help them get through things. Or if we had a case with a kid who had to deal with something a kid should never have to experience such as SA, abuse,etc or something of the sort, I can help them with psych and CJ such as using techniques I’ve learned to help cope with things like that and help find proper resources for their situation. I’m not sure where I should go with those three paths and I’m looking for any advice or a career that can include all three or even if my plan I explained could work.
Anything helps :)

Hi I’m 17 years old I have to start writing my college essay soon and my do t know what to write about I’m thinking of going into the medical field (anesthesiology) preferably through a bsmd program I have a good gpa but a low sat score however I’m trying to retake it in September (SATs aren’t as valued as they use to be) but back to my essay I have no idea what to write about.

Hi I’m 17 years old I have to start writing my college essay soon and my do t know what to write about I’m thinking of going into the medical field (anesthesiology) preferably through a bsmd program I have a good gpa but a low sat score however I’m trying to retake it in September (SATs aren’t as valued as they use to be) but back to my essay I have no idea what to write about.

Hi I’m 17 years old I have to start writing my college essay soon and my do t know what to write about I’m thinking of going into the medical field (anesthesiology) preferably through a bsmd program I have a good gpa but a low sat score however I’m trying to retake it in September (SATs aren’t as valued as they use to be) but back to my essay I have no idea what to write about.

Hi I’m 17 years old I have to start writing my college essay soon and my do t know what to write about I’m thinking of going into the medical field (anesthesiology) preferably through a bsmd program I have a good gpa but a low sat score however I’m trying to retake it in September (SATs aren’t as valued as they use to be) but back to my essay I have no idea what to write about.

Hi everyone,
Has anyone else noticed an increase in parents/guardians requesting/asking (or demanding) written observations or notes of their child for a medical practitioner (e.g. pediatrician, psychologist, doctor)?
I realise in society we are seeing a greater prevalence of children being assigned various diagnoses and also a greater awareness of neurodivergent people, though I find this increase of concern due to its rapid nature and addition to my time and workload.
In a primary context over the last couple of years, I have gone from doing this to 2 or 3 students per class to a dozen or more. In my current class, I have 31 students, 16 of which are on a learning plan and have a diagnosis of some description (autism spectrum, ADHD, developmental delay, etc).
I am not referring to checklists such as the Vanderbilts or Connor's Assessments, for those who are aware of these. I am talking about notes created by me from scratch (behaviour, interpersonal connections, academics, if they are achieving grade level, etc)
*Is anyone else finding this in their class?
*Do yoiu have cxolleagues experiencing the same thing?
*Do you ever refuse a parent? Or, forward the request on to a supervisor (e.g. Lead Teacher, Learning Support - I am NOT referring to Teacher Assistants here)?
I find most of the parents asking are very vague (e.g. they do not specify what kind of notes/observations they want) and often ask for them at the last inute (e.g. they email halfway through they day when they want these notes tomorrow).
As it is quite the time drain and adds pressure and tasks to my worload, I am curious if others are finding this also.
Thank you.

Hi, not sure if this has been documented before but here I am, giving my 2 cents worth to everyone who needs this. I know it’s been really tough on everyone who has to go through this. It’s a really long post, so if you are short on time, just go straight to the heading in bold to find out what you’re looking for.
I don't know where everyone is from, but I am from Singapore and apparently, I can’t find any related posts by Singaporeans in any subreddits. If any fellow countryman needs this, there you go. For fellow netizens with Hip Dysplasia, there might be differences in the processes, but I suppose the recovery process is just about the same. Hope this helps, nonetheless!
Pre-diagnosis I have been a leisure runner in my late teens, and pretty much run about 5 to 10km regularly til mid-20s. It started with knee pain in a particular race, and the pain continued for a couple of years more. I had wanted to train for a half marathon, but I also wanted to ensure that I started my training right and pain-free. So I went to straight to a Sports Specialist Doctor in a Public Hospital and she diagnosed me with a Runner’s Knee (or formally known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, PFPS) after looking through my x-ray, and my description of pain. She referred me to the Podiatrist and the Physiotherapist for gait correction and muscle strengthening. It was going on fine for a while, but I still couldn’t run pain-free. Then Covid came, and the appointments have to be suspended. But I was still doing my physio exercises and running about 2.5 to 5km when we were allowed to.
Diagnosis As more restrictions eased, I began training for speed, and that was when the pain started coming from the hip, and walking became strangely painful with a pinching sensation at the hip/groin area at this point. I sought help from a private physiotherapist to find out what happened. After a few sessions, he realized something was not right and suggested me to get a hip x-ray done. And so I did, at a Polyclinic, and the x-ray showed shallow acetabulum and I got referred (again) to a Sports Specialist to get a MRI done. And LHP with a labrum tear was the diagnosis. And to no surprise… I got referred to another Specialist again, who was affirmative that I need a LPAO and at the same time broke it to me that I have a RHP which will need a PAO too. If you need to know the timeline - I had the x-ray done at the end of 2022, MRI done on mid-2023, LPAO done at the start of 2024.
Pre-surgery Preparation (Work) Check with your doctor on the estimated rest period (mine’s 3months) and inform your boss about it. The surgery will most likely be about 5 hours max, hospital stay 5 days, and you will be on 2 crutches for 6-8 weeks, and another 1-2 weeks on 1 crutch to stabilize your walking. You might be able to resume work obligations if it’s a sedentary job or another 6 more weeks of home rest if your work requires much walking or manual labour. So it’s really important to work out with your boss and colleagues for a proper handover so that you can concentrate solely on recovery.
Pre-surgery Preparation (Hospital) There will be a blood test / some swab done 3 – 4 weeks prior to the surgery; the nurse will let you know. You will be under General Anesthesia (GA) during the surgery, so fasting is required a day before is required.
Do pack light for your hospital stay. Use a backpack for convenience. Clothes to wear after discharge + source of entertainment and communication is enough. You wouldn’t want to carry a lot of things home after discharge when you’re on 2 crutches.
Pre-surgery Preparation (Insurance + Hospital Wards) Do inform your Insurance Agent / Company about it so that they are aware. It may or may not be covered, so please get in touch with them as soon as you have the details.
[Singapore’s context] There will be a pre-admission appointment with the hospital staff about 3 weeks before the scheduled surgery, which the staff with share with you the cost of the different class wards. Basically, Class C (8-bedded) and Class B2 (6-bedded) wards are fully subsidized by the government. I can’t remember how much a Class B1 (4-bedded) ward costs, but probably about 10-15K SGD. Class A (1-bedded) is about 21-23K SGD. The staff with help you out with the Letter of Guarantee (LOG) from your Insurance Company and will let you know in about 2 weeks if the application for LOG is successful, if not you would have to prepare for the bills depending on your chosen ward (either Class A or Class B1). There is no need for LOG for Class C and Class B2 wards, since it’s fully government-subsidized. Medisave and MediShield/IPs will be used for all Class Wards (Note: IPs is only applicable to 30 years old and above). My insurance allows me to be in the Class A ward and the application for LOG was also successful, thankfully.
Pre-surgery Preparation (Personal) Since you will be on crutches, do arrange your house to accommodate that. A folding bedside table, a caddy trolley, a long-arm grabber, pillows are items that you can prepare beforehand. Do also ensure that your toilet is slip-free as well or restructure it in a way that is beneficial for you. I had to bathe sitting on the toilet bowl for the 1^st week as it is difficult to make it slip-free. It got better 2^nd week onwards when I was allowed a 30% weight-bearing on my operated side, so I could be in the showering area. You will be at home and ‘confine’ to the bed/chair most of the time, so it’d be good to have some form of entertainment at home. Nanoblocks, Colouring books, Wordsearch, Sudoku, Crosswords, Netflix, Disney+, Hbo, Reading, Crocheting, Journalling, Zoom with friends are some of the things that you can do / prepare before surgery. You may or may not have energy for them, but that’s ok, the main idea is to focus on resting and having a sound mind so that you won’t be discouraged / feel bored / unmotivated. For meal wise, it’d be good if your family can cook / buy food, if not do ensure that your budget allows you to get food delivery for 6-8 weeks. I got my meals from Grabfood. Do ensure that you have a good chair – not those that put your knees above your hips.
Day of surgery If you can, do arrive 5-10mins earlier to settle in after registration.
[Singapore’s context] Do note that the staff who registers you in will ask you for the person to contact after the surgery. It’d be a text message to inform the person on the end of your surgery and which ward you will be in. You will need to sign the LOG letter (if any) and proceed to take your height and weight at the self-administered machine. Wait and follow any instructions by the nurse. You will be asked to change into the hospital gown and the nurses will ask you more questions, just answer them accordingly. They will also help to keep your belongings in their storage and will deliver to your ward at their timeslot after your surgery.
Process of surgery The Anesthesiology team will introduce themselves to you and go through the pain management methods. They asked what method (they mentioned 3, but I only remembered what I had) I preferred, and I told them to go ahead with what they think was good for me. Epidural, it was. And so, I got pricked with needles and whatnots and they finally brought me into the operating room. I didn’t realize the room was so big and cold and there were many doctors and nurses around. They did their thing, and I was just trying not to feel awkward with so many people looking at my bareback and being in a very vulnerable state. It’s a little pricky and painful at some point. Do let them know if you’re too cold, they have this hot air thing that can warm you up. They will also insert a urine catheter for you to help with the bladder movements. I was quickly under General Anesthesia (GA) with a breathing mouthpiece (the Anesthesiologists will direct you on what to do). I woke up after the surgery with a very dry throat and asked if I could have some water. They gave me a tiny vial of water, just about enough to soothe my throat. I guess it was also caused I was under GA and couldn’t be given much for my stomach too. I was quite aware of what was going on though I was still a little sleepy. I had to be brought to the High Dependency Ward (HDW) due to low blood pressure.
After surgery (in HDW) I kept wanting to drink water but that also caused me to vomit out water and had no appetite for dinner. Nausea and vomiting are just some side effects of GA. (I remembered being disappointed that I couldn’t have the watermelon, I had wanted to eat that, but I knew I couldn’t stomach it) And little did I realize that was the last time I saw a watermelon during meal times (damn the side effects). I was also quite weak on my operated left side, I was not in that much of a pain, just some discomfort. I was given a self-administered morphine device too, there is this button that I can press to administer morphine into my system at regular interval, the device has some safety feature which helps to stop people from abusing it) Used it once after I had to be flipped over to be wiped clean by the nurse (at this time, I had given up on trying to maintain my dignity, though the nurses were quite humane about it, if you know what I mean) But I was also trying not to use the morphine at all cos it gave me more side effects like drowsiness and an even lower blood pressure). Thankfully I had a good Pain Team (that’s what they call themselves), which helped to lower the dosage after they realized I was not using it that much and I was still very drowsy (I fell asleep halfway unknowingly after talking to people), and eventually I was off it. I was taken for an x-ray after the nurse ascertained that my blood pressure was normal (since I had the catheter, I just sipped water without a care in the world, to help raise my blood pressure). And I administered the morphine once after they flipped me over for the x-ray (it was bloody hell painful and it took a lot of strength). Probably in a day or 2, the doctors decided to remove my epidural needle and I was finally free of it. The next thing to get rid of was the catheter. I had a love-hate relationship with it. I need to be able to pass motion to get rid of it, which I did after an arduous process. Constipation is a side effect of not moving around. Your stool will most definitely be a Type 1 under the Bristol Stool Chart but it will be back to normal in a few days or so. I did a little cheer when I finally pooped.
My physiotherapist came and pushed me to move around. The first step coming down from the bed was the hardest due to gravitational pull. My muscles needed to be woken up after lying down for 48 hours or more. I got transferred to General Ward (GW) soon after.
After surgery (GW) I had some bed exercises to help to wake up the muscles and I was using the walker to move around. It was tough doing the bed exercises, but they have to be done. I was also able to bath independently by sitting down on the bathing chair in the bathing area of the toilet. I still needed assistance to wear my pyjamas pants. So unfortunately, the nurse still had to be around when I bathed for safety purposes since I was a fall-risk patient.
At this time, I was trying to get out of bed and be in the chair and also use the walker more to help with moving around and getting the muscles up and running. I had 2 more physio sessions with the crutches. Using the walker frequently helped with the use of crutches. (You will know what I meant when you have tried both out. You can push yourself but please do not force it if you are not strong enough yet.) My doctors have cleared me for discharge, I just need my physiotherapist to clear me too (they have to be sure that I can use the crutches properly and safely and also complete simple daily adaptive skills). Finally, I got cleared for discharge. I got the medication, and it was a cashless and fuss-free stay/process for me. I stayed in the hospital for 7 days (3.5 days in HDW, 3.5 days in GW). Remember to get your crutches before leaving the hospital.
Home rest 1st Week I must say, it’s really liberating to be at home, though it’s really a chore to move around. I did my physio exercises about 3x a day and just be a sloth. I was still very tired, but it was difficult to sleep. I’m usually a side sleeper, but I had to sleep on my back for 6 weeks, at least. My doctors said that I could sleep on my unoperated side, but it can be achy.
Home rest 2nd Week Things are looking up a little more since I could place a 30% weight on my left. I could enter the showering area now, just be careful not to overload the operated side. 2 crutches are still a must to prevent any overloading of weight to help with the recovery. Protein and calcium-rich food are your best friend. Again, do your physio exercises regularly. I still do mine 3x a day.
Home rest 7th Week Finally, I got to put full weight on my operated side. Happily, I tried to ditch BOTH my crutches, please do not be like me! Ease into walking slowly. Use 1 crutch to help you with the gravity pull as you put 100% weight on both legs. It is also possible to ditch the crutch and try walking on very short distances, do take care of your walking form. If you limp badly, please use 1 crutch and practice walking. I did try stairs and use the railings if necessary. I managed to ditch the crutches by Week 8. Physio continues, if you have access to the gym, please go ahead, slowly. I am sleeping both on my back and on my unoperated side now.
Home rest 13th Week Not sure if things are still looking good, but my knees kinda hurt, and that’d be another story for another day. I am cleared to resume work, though I still got to be careful with the walking and all.
Week 14 – Week 18 (current) I think since I am walking a lot more, I am limping a little, but not enough for a need to bring back the crutch. It got more achy when I’m sleeping on my unoperated side and still a little discomfort if I try to sleep on my operated side. My operated side is still weak and achy when I walk or sit or lie down. I am still doing my physio, though not 3x a day now.
I am not too sure how I will progress but that’s my journey thus far. Happy to share here and to answer any questions you may have.
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I met my bf 3 years ago and he seemed like a really sweet guy at first. I knew he was struggling with leaving the military, but I had no idea how bad things actually were.
Quick backstory: My bf has high functioning autism but his mom had him in therapy very young, and by the time he was 17 he was a happy and healthy teenager. He joined the military and did great until the 3rd year in.
He started dating a girl and things got really serious, then she started cheating on him. He also started dealing with issues at work with someone higher ranking then him (I am not familiar with the military so I can't describe the situation well, sorry).
So on top of the horrible relationship where he was being cheated on, he was getting bullied at work and even physically assaulted a few times. Some of the guys teamed up and ended up jumping him a few times. When my bf would mess up at work the higher ranking guy would hit him with metal objects, it was bad.
My bf ended up having a psychotic break where he had a few attempts so they sent him to the psych ward, then he got out. He was a few months away from finishing his contract out, so it messed with his head really badly. He felt like a failure.
When he came back home the girl ended up leaving him for the guy she cheated on him with, further pushing him into his breakdown. She also spread lies about him because people that knew them were calling her out about cheating on him, so my bf lost a lot of friends and his reputation took a hit.
He began drinking heavily and he was having fits of rage/panic attacks along with S. attempts.
I had NO idea it was that bad, or I wouldn't have ever gotten with him.
6 months into us dating he started having panic attacks around me which I didn't mind helping with, until he eventually just dropped the facade and let me see the real him.
By then we had moved in together and I felt trapped. I desperately wanted to move out of my parents house so it was dumb on my part to move in with him so early into our relationship.
For the past 3 years I have had hope that he could get better. I have now lost all hope.
In the last 3 years I realized that he has a major issue with alcohol and when he gets drunk his emotions are amplified by 1000. He kept getting into fist fights, two of which I was hurt in trying to stop. He had two S. attempts in the parking lot of his favorite bar, he would get upset and just sprint away from everyone where we would have to search for him, he would scream and cry, it was a lot.
I was able to get him to cut back on drinking, but he refuses to stop. He doesn't get drunk anymore thank God, but when I would beg him to stop drinking he would get defensive and angry and start fights with me.
He has been diagnosed with bpd, bipolar disorder, literally anything the VA can think of to explain his insane behavior.
He would have daily "panic attacks" or episodes, I don't even know what to call them but he would have a melt down where he is hurting himself, screaming, crying, and breaking stuff. These episodes could last for hours.
He has broken so many doors, broken blinds, he threw a barstool in our kitchen across the room and broke the floor, I can go on and on and on.
My life revolves around him now. He has ruined so many things for me because of his anxiety and depression issues. I resent him.
On my birthday one year he got upset because I was frustrated with him for not putting more effort in. He didn't get me a present or plan anything and I was sad. So he took a bunch of his medication, went into a psychotic break, and I had to have a friend help me drag him to the ER where he freaked out and physically assaulted our friend.
I had to repeatedly punch and kick him to get him off our friend. It took 3 cops to restrain him.
I have had to call the cops multiple times because he is losing his mind and it is going on for hours. I have had to stop what I am doing and come find him because he is freaking out somewhere.
I am tired, I am angry, and I am so mentally done.
Every time we find a medication that works, it has some crazy ass side effect. So he will be completely normal for 6 months, and then boom the medication is attacking his thyroid, or the medication made him gain 45 pounds in 3 months and he looks badly swollen. Or his lab work is awful and he needs to stop taking the meds before he dies or something.
Then I have to deal with the manic and depressive episode that comes with us switching his meds, then we try meds that make things worse instead of better, until we finally find a med that works again. Only to start the cycle all over again 6 months later when he is having some insane side effect.
He is in therapy, he is taking his medication, but to him that is enough. He thinks that is him trying. He does nothing else to better his life.
I cook. I clean. I do everything around the house. His mom and I are like his personal assistants. We book his doctors appointments, I wake him up for work, I remind him of his appointments, I do everything but wipe his ass for him.
He is 100% disabled with the VA so he only has to work 2 days a week. The rest of the week he just bums around or he goes and hangs out with his friends.
While I work full time, I take care of him full time, I take on all of the mental load of our relationship, and I am a full time college student. I get no help or emotional support from him.
There is so much more I could say but this would be pages long.
I will probably get comments saying to leave but it isn't that easy. I don't have a supportive family or friend group. I have two cats that I would have to give away which would destroy me. I have an apartment with a lease I am stuck in for another year, and a life I have built down here that I don't want to lose.
I work from home for his mom which helps me get my college degree. I have adhd so when I was working full time in retail and trying to do school I kept flunking out. I would study after work but be so exhausted that I wasn't retaining it.
I need to do in person classes and with this job I can.
It just doesn't feel fair that if I left him, I would lose everything and have to give my pets away to someone, and have to put my degree on hold again. So I can either blow up my life and lose literally everything I have, or I can just put up with his craziness and just distance myself emotionally to survive through it until I can get my college degree and a good paying job.
It just really sucks. I am exhausted. Some days I hate him. Some days I am mean to him because I just feel so done. Some days I have bad thoughts like I wish I didn't wakeup, or I wish that he didn't wakeup because it would make my life easier.
It feels like there is no solution so that is why I came here to vent.

Who is it?
I just walked into a bar and have incurred serious injuries, I require immediate medical assistance.
And now, let me guess, there's a chicken-
He's crossing the road again, Ron, you gotta come see this.
We do this every Monday, Jerry, please go home.
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Hello I myself do not have Crohns but I have a autistic level 3 assistance brother who has it and is going through a really rough patch with it. Ever since he got on a Rinvoq 45mg it seemed like he was having constant runs not as much blood as when he was first diagnosed but, seeming like he was leveling out. Then docs dropped em to 15 and all Heck broke lose Random infection on his legs caused em to bruise and go to the er for a few days then having constantly runs with little in them due to not eating a lot due to the medications Along with his picky eating it’s overall been a rough time.
He’s now back home after doctors couldn’t find anything minus the infection on him being from well the Crohns. But it’s been pretty hellish for him and I just wanted to know has anyone else gone through this before? Cause I’m watching him literally almsot crap yellow on himself and I’m thinking this neevr happened before Rinvoq I’m a college student/grad student and even I’m beginning to think of tin foil theory’s to explain this