Hypothetically person consumed 39mg of Klonopin plus 200mg of propranolol ir. Told someone about it. But then continued to take 200mg more of the propranolol. Besides the obvious fact of threat to self, is there anything dangerous going on?
So uh…. Today at work this guy started talking about how i must have a cat. I was confused so i was like “yeah!” And then he was like “you really need to do something about their claws”…. Oop, he’s talking about my SH scars. So I’m like “oh yeah.. haha….🥴”.
I’ve never met someone who actually thought these were cat scratches. wtf. I used to give that excuse, but I’m sure no one believed me.
This comes just one week after i finally started to be “brave” and show my arms at work. Now im regretting it.
I live in Texas and it’s been out since at least January and my my 1:15 back and forth commute to work, I’m excited to actually have air working again! Made my week for sure!!!
Big TW with GLP1 use:
I’m still scared of what can happen if i fall off my course of recovery, but i haven’t done much ED behaviors in almost 6 months, but because my type 2 diabetes came back (because i was giving myself adequate nutrition) and because i gained back a significant amount of weight over the last year because of eating “normally” i talked to my PCP about how my body dysmorphia is getting worse and tht when i was on the glp1 the first time around i felt so confident until i started using it as an excuse to restrict a lot more than the average user. I’m still speaking to my dietitian and trying to navigate that. I am honestly terrified of going back to res or inpatient if this gets out of hand. But I’m hoping my fear will help me stay in Check.
Anyone else going through a similar thing?
Side note: everyone knows about my ED and treatment history. The main deciding factor was that my diabetes had come back after giving myself adequate nutrition for 9+ months and that the previous GLP1 regime i was on completely controlled it.
Big TW with GLP1 use:
I’m still scared of what can happen if i fall off my course of recovery, but i haven’t done much ED behaviors in almost 6 months, but because my type 2 diabetes came back (because i was giving myself adequate nutrition) and because i gained back a significant amount of weight over the last year because of eating “normally” i talked to my PCP about how my body dysmorphia is getting worse and tht when i was on the glp1 the first time around i felt so confident until i started using it as an excuse to restrict a lot more than the average user. I’m still speaking to my dietitian and trying to navigate that. I am honestly terrified of going back to res or inpatient if this gets out of hand. But I’m hoping my fear will help me stay in Check.
Anyone else going through a similar thing?
Side note: everyone knows about my ED and treatment history. The main deciding factor was that my diabetes had come back after giving myself adequate nutrition for 9+ months and that the previous GLP1 regime i was on completely controlled it.
Big TW with GLP1 use:
I’m still scared of what can happen if i fall off my course of recovery, but i haven’t done much ED behaviors in almost 6 months, but because my type 2 diabetes came back (because i was giving myself adequate nutrition) and because i gained back a significant amount of weight over the last year because of eating “normally” i talked to my PCP about how my body dysmorphia is getting worse and tht when i was on the glp1 the first time around i felt so confident until i started using it as an excuse to restrict a lot more than the average user. I’m still speaking to my dietitian and trying to navigate that. I am honestly terrified of going back to res or inpatient if this gets out of hand. But I’m hoping my fear will help me stay in Check.
Anyone else going through a similar thing?
Side note: everyone knows about my ED and treatment history. The main deciding factor was that my diabetes had come back after giving myself adequate nutrition for 9+ months and that the previous GLP1 regime i was on completely controlled it.
So I’m still new (less than 2 months behind the counter) and today was just so overwhelming. I kept doing things wrong. At one point i even gave a whole bag of prescriptions to the wrong patient and had to go run after the customer that ended up with them. I felt so stupid.
Today is the birthday of my late girlfriend that died by suicide in 2025. I miss her so much. I needed to work today to keep my mind off of things, but i was really just masking my feelings.
My RxM must have seen me struggling or just happened to know the right words to say. She repeated over and over again that I’m doing well in my position and that i should be told that.
Anyway, I’m very happy in my position even though I’m struggling with feeling inadequate. This is a new career path for me and I’m very lucky to have such a great team.
So basically, im a pharmacy tech, not yet certified, but Ive been super interested in pharmacy topics for about 6/7 years. I took a pharmacology class in like 2020 and passed with a 98% and was told by my professor to go into pharmacy. It’s pretty much been my special interest as an autistic person ever since.
Anyway, today i was a work and three different things happened that made me question things. First, a doctor prescribed olanzapine for “ nausea due to chemotherapy”. My coworker(CPhT) noticed it and thought it was weird but sent it to the pharmacist anyway thinking he would catch it if he was worried. I was asked to fill it and noticed those instructions and immediately thought it was probably an error on the doctor’s office end and they probably meant ondansetron. So i asked the pharmacist and he said it was a normal prescription for when people have chemotherapy as they often have mood swings and such. I pointed out that it specifically says it’s for “nausea” and he was like “yeah, it can help with that too”…. Is this actually an off label use of olanzapine? I filled it, but I’m worried that it’s not good. The pt doesn’t have a history in our system with either med, but promethazine.
Second, a person picking up meds was getting testosterone injection for the first time. They asked if they should put it in the fridge. This same pharmacist said yes. Now, I’m a transmasc person who takes testosterone so i know how thick the testosterone really is. When it’s cold, it’s impossible to draw up the medication. I whispered under my breath “you are NOT supposed to put testosterone in the fridge” and my coworker that i mentioned earlier said “you’re right but he’s the pharmacist”. Now i know this isn’t going to harm the pt. But Im honestly concerned about this guy.
One other thing that ended up being a non-issue, but i think could have gone wrong if the insurance covered this, but someone was prescribed to take “238g of MiraLAX every 4 hours in 8oz of water” and the total prescription was for over 7,000g of MiraLAX for a 30 day supply. I pointed it out and he never called the doctor to confirm if it was an error or not.
Is it my place to even ask questions to him or mention it to the lead pharmacist?
So i started a job at a pharmacy about 5 weeks ago. I live in Texas and my car’s A/C doesn’t work. The A/C in the store also isn’t working. We are provided free water bottles for our whole shift, but because of scars, i feel like i need to cover up my arms. I haven’t SHed on my arms for at least two months, but scars are still very much visible.
I’m dying in the heat. I sometimes roll my sleeves up when I’m working the drive thru or when I’m filling prescriptions. At this point I’m 90% sure my coworkers know about the self harm. But I’d hate to have the patients see me. Idk. Part of me wants to just say fuck it and live my life free from secrets. But the other part of me is just so ashamed.
What would you do?
Looks like I’ve made itvY tears!!
Happy cake day to those with the sane cake day!!!
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So i checked my schedule last night and i typically have a similar schedule every week. Apparently I was looking at last weeks schedule and didn’t realize it. I went to go check when I work next about 30 minutes ago and it looks like I missed my 8 hour shift today. I looked to see if I had any missed calls and I didn’t. I messaged my manager and she said it was okay and just asked that I come in 90 minutes earlier tomorrow.
I work in the pharmacy as a pharmacy tech and have only been working for 4 weeks.
How screwed am I?
Update: my RxOM said everything was chill. We are SUPER short staffed today (tier 4, 1 RPh and 2 techs at a time) and asked if i could stay 11 hours instead of my scheduled 7.
I know this isn’t everyone’s experience but I’m just glad that I’m able to help out where i failed to make it in yesterday.
Thank you all for the supportive comments.
I started working at WAGs the beginning of this month. All the trainings i saw stated that anyone working over 4 hours will be given a paid 15 minute break. I’ve been working 7:30-3 and have only been given my lunch break, which of course is unpaid. I feel this is unfair. But I’m wondering if this is normal or if i should bring it up. If I’m not going to be given my two allowed breaks, i feel like lunch should be paid time.
I had an appointment today with my doctor and she didn’t want to prescribe me chantix saying that she’s not a huge fan of it. Instead, she restarted me on Wellbutrin (which i have been off and on for many years for depression). I’m not having high hopes for this working as i always had cravings in the past while taking it. I’ve tried nicotine replacement therapy and that failed. Any suggestions on what i can do to stop. I had a good nearly 3 months free of vaping with the use of NRT but it’s not effective anymore
Does anyone know if we have to use the Walgreens provided lanyard and badge holder for our uniform?
My badge holder gets all kind of gunk in it and with our name tags literally being paper i was hoping to buy a badge holder that can seal and is clear on both sides. But with this I’m wondering if i can buy get a nicer lanyard.
My store allows me to have a decorative badge reel. Is this something that others are allowed to do too?
Turns out my autistic brain really likes pharmacy work. Tiny organized tasks, numbers, systems, routines: incredible. Counting pills for hours today was basically autism ASMR.
The hundred-plus phone calls I made today were definitely anxiety-provoking, but also weirdly healing. And even though I’m still far from proficient with the pharmacy computer system, insurance claims, and all the other chaos, getting to help patients makes it worth it. Watching someone’s copay go from hundreds of dollars to under $10? Genuinely rewarding.
My RxM and RxOM are both incredibly talented and kind. I love that although they’re the only two women employed at my pharmacy and yet they are the most powerful.
Hope all you are doing well.
I have really bad body dysmorphia and got the Walgreens scrubs probably two sizes too big. Anyone know if i can return them, where to buy more, or if there is a company out there that sells a similar color to the scrubs uniform?
Hey yall!
I start tomorrow at Walgreens and I’m hella nervous. I’m coming from a social work background and the last time i worked in any retail setting was when I was 17 (I’m 31 now). I’ve gone to nursing school (didn’t finish) and have my second bachelors in biomedical science. Im not a certified PT yet. I have the smarts. I’m just nervous. Any first day/first time PT tips and tricks?
Hey yall!
I start tomorrow at a retail pharmacy and I’m hella nervous. I’m coming from a social work background and the last time i worked in any retail setting was when I was 17 (I’m 31 now). I’ve gone to nursing school (didn’t finish) and have my second bachelors in biomedical science. I have the smarts. I’m just nervous. Any first day/first time PT tips and tricks?