I think I need a new sponsor. This is upsetting to me as I like my sponsor and they've worked well with me. However, I have crippling anxiety and depression — I have made more than 2 dozen attempts at my life and finally found depression and anxiety meds that work for me. My sponsor keeps trying to pressure me to stop taking my meds and telling me I'll start drinking/using again if I keep taking the meds prescribed to me by my doctor. Big Book very clearly says taking meds is fine. I need advice

So, I just attended my first conference regarding Dyslexia yesterday. Is anyone else feeling overwhelmed and unprepared for these new requirements placed on us??

Any advice for talking about managing anxiety with a doctor for the first time? I (finally) scheduled an appointment with my primary care doc, and I feel like I don’t even know where to start.

What happens when you disclose to your firm that you've recently been diagnosed with depression and anxiety? I know I suffer from those things, I've just never had to disclose a disability to my job before and I'm kind of nervous about it.

What do your agencies offer to support mental health?

Anyone here know of a good 🏳️‍🌈 therapist?

I found a place with great reviews to be diagnosed for ADHD, but it’s through virtual appointments, is this a normal thing?

One positive of the COVID 19 (please don’t rip me a new one for saying that) is I needed monitors for my new house’s home office and now Deloitte gave me a buy one get one basically.

Can someone please explain to me how after going to the gym for two weeks, I have only gained like 4 or 5 pounds, when before going I would be loosing weight ? I don’t think I am eating more now, about the same as before. I get not loosing weight after just two weeks, but gaining ????????????? Help!

Looking for a recommendation for a new doctor/PA/whatever for ADD medicine. I have been on medicine for 15 years and think it’s crazy to come in 4 times a year and pay $300 for a 3 minute appointment.

Looking for NHS GP recommendations close to central London with seamless and quick registration process. I have private GP via employer so may not need to use them but would like to have a backup.

Hi everyone, I have pretty bad under eye bags for my age that’s genetic related, have you used any eye cream or eye pads that helped reduce them? Thanks all!

when was the last time you sanitized/cleaned the your devices 👀 (wiping your phone with lysol wipes, etc)

Considering how intensely the OB office said I need my blood drawn at exactly 1 hour after glucose drink, would a 4 min blood draw delay skew my results? Not finding any current research.

Gmat test tomorrow! Any in-person test-day advice?!!! Is there earplugs at the centers? How early should i arrive?

Girlfriend has very obvious high functioning anxiety and body image issues that she admits but thinks she doesn’t need therapy or medication and that reading self-help books will help her. It’s not changing in the last several years and it’s impacting our relationship. Anyone have experience with their SO dealing with untreated anxiety? I know I can’t control her but would like to express my feelings without sending her into a spiral. For context, I’ve been in therapy for 12 months and medicated

Where are people @ in this lockdown?

I'm in UK

Seeing as we’re all staring down the black highway that is uncertainty, any one have any coping suggestions for getting through stay-in-place measures?

In case anyone would like to spare themselves a heart attack stroke and possibly spreading Covid to a large group of people as you run around screaming for help. If you child goes missing and doesn’t respond to you calling her name despite screaming it at the top of your lungs 50 times check under the blankets her room. She could be a very sound sleeper and entirely huddled under the blanket on the floor. Also don’t trust your 12 year old to check under the blanket either before calling 911.

I am realizing I literally only drink water Monday through Friday and barely on the weekends maybe like a bottle or 2. Does anyone else have this weird pattern?

Any recent projects to share? I’ve got a few photos I’ll post today!

is it safe to ride marta at 7-8 pm from the airport? monday night? general thoughts on riding marta at night would be helpful

Trump is doing a good job of never letting Biden talk for more than 15 seconds uninterrupted.

anyone been able to negotiate additional severance from accenture?

Anybody here make significant weekly/monthly passive income off Covered Calls and/or selling puts? Looking for success/failure stories for those who have tried this!

Annual account planning time. What's your template?

I have a student who is a strong writer and wants to be a blogger. How can I support her in this?

Is a new H1B needed if passport is renewed?

Should I tell my immigration team about it? Also filing a DS160 with new passport and when had received an approval when old passport was present. So should I be doing anything new?

Is there any good PG for men available near the office?

I am so tired of being treated like an assistant and I’m at a loss on how to correct it. My coworkers are generally nice, but while I watch white (usually male) associates at my level or even more junior get substantive work, I’m still receiving administrative tasks as a mid-level. Appreciate any advice.

I was just promoted to partner at am law 100 firm that I’ve been with for the past 8 years, but suffering from total imposter syndrome/burnout. Billed ~2200 hours for the last 7 years and just spent. Any advice on adjusting to new role and gaining some fresh perspective?

Hi Fishes,

I got an offer from BNY Mellon and have a long notice period, the offer is very low and I plan to search outside to get a better offer. But they started with sending someone to my location for a drug test. I am confused now as will this cause an issue if I refuse to join them later?

Trying to transition in house. Is there any kind of conflicts check?

Hi everyone, I’m an architectural designer (from Europe) with 1.5 yrs experience. I’m working for a practice in San Francisco, full-time from the office, getting 25 an hour. It is so expensive to live here, I am struggling to make things work. Is this a normal salary for someone of my experience or should I ask for a raise? I don’t want to be greedy but it’s so expensive out here… Thank you 🌈

Hello Fishes! Asking this on behalf of my Wife who is in TCS . What's the news regarding Quaterly Promotions, since there was an
apparent freeze on Promotions last Quarter?

Do you think it’s tacky to announce a 3 year relationship breakup on Facebook?

What CTC i can expect if i have 2 year experience as a java developer or network engineer?

Can any one help me with career level in Novo Nordisk.

How common is it for ppl to transfer offices? (E.g. MTV to CHI). Is your pay adjusted as well?

I started working for a bank and am going through the background check. They found an arrest which was dismissed and the file was sealed a few days after the check. They’re requesting the police report on top of the court order to seal. The police report is BAD. During the arrest (DUI) they wrote the report to make me seem like a complete lunatic. Embellished on several elements of the case. I am worried that giving them this report will cause me to be let go.

I’ve been sober about 14 months, and now with things opening up more I’ve been going out to dinner, concerts etc with friends. I’ve been finding it hard to have fun, or not get restless while out. I think a large part of this is maybe I find the company around me boring? and they’re also all drinking. Maybe I just needed to write that out and vent to say, I’m bored! Maybe saying that out loud will help me get out of my comfort zone to find new activities that change my outlook.

Just wanted to post an update. 68 weeks ago I posted about my drinking problems. It was bad. It’s been 8 months now without a single drink. I still can’t believe it. I still miss drinking. I’ve sat with coworkers and watched them drink. It’s not nearly as fun, but I am so thankful each morning I can hold my head up high. Will I drink again? I only said I would quit for 60 days. Can I have a beer? Some wine? A fine bourbon? I sometimes crave it. I guess there is the answer! You can all do this!

Recently had a friend tell me about Kill The Can. Says he posts there every day to help keep the addiction out in the open. He is now over 1000 days clean.
Is there anything like this out there for SA/PA? My highest stint of days was 237 and haven’t gotten close since. Mostly making it 1 month and then falling again…
Thoughts?

My sibling is currently going through opioid withdrawal and my family and I would like her to go to detox. She’s insisting that detox isn’t helpful, and just makes her want to use (She has run from detox 5x over the past 4 years). She would like to detox at home instead, but if she is going to go to rehab, I she needs to spend at least some time in detox.

Should we let her detox at home or is this just asking for trouble? Can provide more details in the comments, but there is a character limit

4+ months sober. I do zoom AA every day but this was the first time I shared as a newcomer. I have some phone numbers from the group and hoping to get a sponsor soon. I plan to be sober 1 year before I can think of doing the steps. I read Living Sober and The Big Book every day in addition to prayer and mindful meditation. But would love to chat with someone “telephone therapy” can be something like Discord or WhatsApp.

Is Al Anon really helpful for spouses/children affected by alcoholism or other addictions? Does anyone have insight on this

Does anyone have any advice for supporting and coping with someone going through withdrawal? My husband is trying to quit his weed addiction and he has been irritable and mean since he quit. His mood is erratic and he is constantly annoyed w me. I don't even know how to bring this up without setting him off. Just feel like I'm walking on eggshells and I'm emotionally exhausted at this point. Is there anything I can do to help him? Is there anything I can do to help myself cope?

Trying to get my relationship with ADHD meds back under control.. the fear of going a day without is always alwayss worse than the day itself but the fear is nonetheless consuming :/

1st of all: I’m super inspired by this bowl. I’m now mid-30s and recently went 50+ days without drinking and felt good/productive. (Longest streak since before turning 21) But how do you stick with it? I’m conflicted bc I haven’t hit a “rock bottom” and part of me loves a glass of wine to unwind and mark the end of the workday, but I also have a hard time stopping once I start (no such thing as 1 glass). Feel boarder-line between these 2 worlds and unsure where to go. Anyone feel similar?

New to recovery and had an intake call with an IOP program. They said all sessions will be on Zoom and I’m really nervous that I won’t connect to the program virtually. Anyone start rehab virtually?

Sibling is 52 days sober from heroin/cocaine, but I just found a syringe and alcohol wipes under their pillow.

They have been passing observed urine tests, how is it possible that they’re using? Any ideas?

Relapsed, damaged my car pretty badly. No one got hurt fortunately but I feel down and broken, again. Why can’t I stick with sobriety it’s killing me

Does anyone have experience going to AA while still using Plant assisted therapy such as Kratom and medical cannabis. I don’t wanna lie but I want to be accepted as there are only a few meetings here.

My last drink was me polishing off an expensive bottle of champagne on New Years. Tux on. In bed. It was a fitting farewell to booze. I’m thinking this could be a whole new thing for me. I’m certainly better off without it. I’m a bit worried about things opening up again. Parties. Travel. The roaring 20s. Got to keep up with the meditations and have plenty of proxies on hand.