u/Peanut_Femboi

Hi guys, some time recently my dog got a somewhat deep cut on one of his paw pads. We’re looking to make a vet appointment soon

For now, I’m wrapping it with gauze and self-sticking wrap. Unfortunately, he runs around a lot and it’s causing the wound to not really heal. He’s also a big dog (~70lb standard poodle) so we can’t physically restrain him every time he wants to run to the door.

Should we start confining him to his kennel to minimize him agitating the injury, or is there something else we can/should do before the vet?

Thank you!

Hi guys, I’m a 16 year old trans guy and I signed up to start going to the gym. I was gonna go today but I’m just way too anxious and it’s past the time where it’s least busy.

I’m a bit overweight and I want to get ahead of it before I get super insecure about it, as I’m already a bit insecure about my weight already.

How do I get over my anxiety and just go? I’ve never been to the gym before and doing new things makes me super anxious. Thank you in advance, have a good day!

Hello marching band peeps. I’m in high school and got the position of trumpet section leader this year. Our section is known for being high energy and really fun (in our band), so I kinda have to help keep that going after our two section leaders last year graduated.

I’m a bit late asking this since our first band camp starts tomorrow lol, but still hoping I can get a bit of advice.

For a bit of context about myself, I have been diagnosed with anxiety, adhd, and depression (medicated for all) which affect my mood and stuff. I also have been recently diagnosed with POTS, which has really been affecting my sleep, energy levels, and a lot of other stuff.

I just want to know how I can best mentally prepare for the marching season so I can be as energetic, confident, etc. as possible.

Thank you guys so much 🙏

Hey guys, im 16m and currently struggling with two of my medications. I will not say specifically what they are. They’re for both my mental and physical health, so they’re pretty important.

Due to some recent government policies and stuff, I am no longer legally able to be prescribed any more until I at least turn 18. Because of this, I’m being forced to lower the dosage of both to a less effective dose and only take them every other day or less.

I have a decent amount left, but not enough for two more years if I don’t significantly change how much and how often I take them.

I won’t disclose the specific names of these medications

The other day in my chemistry class the topic somehow got on to the fact that my legal name is different from the name I go by. After I said I wasn’t going to tell them, they kept asking and prying. Now, this (to me) is something you obviously shouldn’t do with *anyone.*

As the conversation went on it kinda got worse and worse and way too personal. They asked about my genitals, my dating life/sexuality, stuff like that, and they wouldn’t let up even with multiple no’s.

I know part of it is my fault for not setting a clear boundary by saying that I didn’t want them to ask, but I was already really shaken and uncomfortable so the thought got jumbled up in my brain I guess?

Also it’s teenage boys…idk how much they would’ve listened anyway

It ended okay, the teacher overheard a bit, came over to ask what we were talking about. Then she said something like “and is that information you are entitled to?” so that gave me a good opening to kind of give a mini speech on how all the things I had been asked were highly inappropriate. The teacher said smth like “okay, let’s take this as a learning opportunity. What’s a good way someone could ask these questions if they’re curious?” so yeah it was kinda nice that I was able to educate the boys a bit.

But I don’t think they actually listened or cared tbh…

I just still feel shaken and a bit shitty for telling them I’m trans, before that convo they thought I was a cis guy. I try to be stealth when I can, but I outed myself then and now I really regret it.

I also have to work with them on a project for the rest of the year in chemistry, so I’m just a bit anxious I guess

Thanks for reading, if you have any advice or anything then that would be great. Love you guys, have a good day ❤️