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

Does health insurance cover therapy? If so, how much would you usually pay out of pocket and how much would the insurance cover?

Hi does anyone have health anxiety while working out? Haven’t worked out since September and really scared of going back to the gym because I gained some weight and I become very panicky when my heart rate goes high. Anyone has any tips on how I can go back to the gym and go back to enjoying my workouts?

I was supportive of Lori when this virus first started but her actions since have dwindled my support of her. I don’t expect her to make every decision correct nor do we have to agree with all of them. I believe she should be correct around 75 percent of the time but I believe she is in the 50 percent range. I know everything doesn’t fall on her shoulder but things haven’t been great as of late. Hopefully they figure out something soon.

Zoom Passover Seder plans? What are you all doing?

Vaccinated and going to Chicago for a graduation. What is the bar situation right now? Possible to walk in or are reservations necessary? And any bar recs are appreciated (staying near Gold Coast).

How does everyone manage SAD during the winters. Feeling so down and not sure what are the best ways to cope.

I’m gonna short the shit the out of Peloton, hopefully will get rich enough to buy one

Is pre employment medical test for Ericsson new joiner is very strict. Their check-list for medical test is very long. I am afraid if report will come negative, they will reject me on that basis. Please suggest

How do I breakup with my therapist? I’ve yet to find a new one but I don’t feel like I gain anything from these appointments and I dread going and paying for the sessions

Hi fishes,
As an employee of TCS, can we avail any comprehensive/full lab tests/ health checkup tests in Hyderabad.?
While I'm checking on Medibuddy, there's an "amount to pay" displayed on each of the tests.

I told my husband that I wished I was more in shape before getting pregnant and his response was “well you could still get fit” 🙃🙃

And its official, diagnosed with depression and anxiety again. Had been doing good for four years. I guess its time to skip town again. How does everyone cope?

What’s your take on why depression/anxiety is so prevalent in consulting?

I’m about a month post FET, and after a positive beta I was feeling all of the classic symptoms (like nausea) from like week 5-6. But, this last week the nausea has significantly subsided (though not completely gone). Has this happened to anyone? We have our first ultrasound in a week - so nervous!

Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

I thought I was getting better (was currently working with my doc to slowly taper off my antidepressant) but my anxiety attacks are coming back. I think I’m just not meant to be unmedicated. I ended up requesting to go back to my original dosage

Any recs for a full brimmed hat to wear on the beach in South Carolina? Recently got diagnosed with vitiligo and can’t rock the backwards hat anymore on the beach.

Ask any questions about poland moves

Can ask anything here

Anyone go to VIDA in ballston? Is it worth the $?

Is anyone joining kgs in dec or jan?

Hey fellows fish, do you have any insights on a reasonable request for equity grants for a VP/ Derector level position with fortune 50 firms?

Hey all! If anyone is on the job search, Ogilvy is hiring for different positions across social strategy and media depts. LMK if you’re interested and please share along!

- Community Manager - SF/LA
- Senior Social Strategist - Chicago
- Social Strategist - NY
- Paid Social Media Planner — Chicago

Hello fishes, what are the key roles and responsibilities are carried out by a Senior Manager at Accenture Technology?

Hi folks,
There are multiple openings in Thoughtworks for Data engineers having 3+ yoe in spark, scala/python, hadoop, no sql
Connect if u need a referral.

Any Range Rover Velar owners/leaseholders here?

Would love to hear about the good, bad and ugly. TIA 😊🙏 Also about whether you own or lease it.

Does anyone here follow Your Auto Advocate (renamed Your Advocate Alliance) on YouTube? Trying to learn how to negotiate to buy my first car. As if I wasn’t nervous enough to negotiate pricing before I’m even more so with 2022 market situation. Just wondering if anyone has used that channel or others similar to buy a car for an agreeable price these days

What car do you think is the most over-hyped? Or what car can you not believe people spend their money on?

How to best calculate the loss of value(diminished value)to my car due an accident? Insurance agency quoted a really lower amount.

For those who went from audit to FDD, what is the biggest difference in the work you do? From the look of it, it's basically audit minus control work. I love audit in general but hate controls. Seems like a good move?

Best consulting firms to work for in Hartford CT area?

Decided to payoff my mortgage.

Do you have access to authoritative literature for BEC’s written communication questions?

Hey how to get pluralsight access?

How can I get super cheap flights to Paris from NYC? Any tips for cheaper flights in general?

Any FDD Managers or Senior Managers/Directors interested in joining EY? Feel free to PM!

Yikes! Some days, I just can’t stand my job

So I just started a new job in sales (B2B specifically). All my life I’ve been in blue collar jobs, military, then construction work ect. I don’t have much money saved to get myself my own business cards as I’m sure they are important to have, I’ve got all the info that I need to go out and start selling. I guess what I’m looking for is just tips on how you guys were successful walking into a whole new arena if that makes sense?

My SO is an alcohol abuser but has said he knows it’s a problem and would like to cut back or quit. Any suggestions or advice in how to help and cope with this. He becomes a different person when he drinks. I want to support him but don’t know how or where to start.

Have any of you found it worthwhile to think about why you are an addict? Care to share?

Some good advice from my sponsor as I go into this stressful week:

- Invite your Higher Power into the meetings with you
- Be your authentic self
- Be there to help others

Sitting in the airport in Nashville. Whole lotta drinking going on. This town, like so many others can get raucous. Anyways, it’s late (10:30 flight) and I go to the coffee counter and ask for a black coffee, no room for cream. It’s like a secret handshake. Yes…I am, Said with just a small vague smile. No charge. Have a good night she says. I will, thanks. Grateful for one more day into this 2,948 day, 13 hour, 33 minute journey.

Had a really bad day 😞 I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. Things will be going well and then out of nowhere I get blackout drunk. I am tired of feeling sick and anxious from drinking. I don’t really even want to drink sometimes but do it anyway. Blacked out last night, and still feel sick now. I’ve never shared with anyone that I have this problem, until I found this message board. I have so much anxiety that I won’t be able to get this under control. I feel isolated and sad.

Have been sober for many years but currently relapsed and am in a downward spiral. I’m close to losing my family but I can’t seem to get my head together. Feel like I need a few months out, maybe take some time off work… has anyone done similar and did it help?

Hello. I came to realize that 100% of my work/social problems stemmed from my drinking. By not drinking, I will have much healthier relationships. Day 3, I’m having trouble staying asleep, any tips?

Went for a pre-employment drug test yesterday. They never asked me if I was on any medications. I had to ask them and was told "oh yeah, just put any you may think make a difference in this text box." I put Xanax, Flexeril, and gabapentin. All of which are prescribed and used as directed. Now I'm terrified that I should have put ALL my meds, to including my psych meds. I've been sober over 12 years and never touched drugs (just booze) but I'm having a full blown panic attack.

Curious to hear others’ stories about the positive changes they experienced (mentally and physically) after they quit drinking....I am thinking about quitting again - mainly to improve my mental and physical state.

I left my last job because I didn't appreciate the culture (B4). However, it was probably because I was a terrible employee. However, I do find that my clients love me 10x more than my consulting colleagues. I joined a smaller firm to cover up the problem.

I drink during the day. I know it's the main reason for my ability to be a productive employee. Anyone else deal with this? I'm trying to control it through moderation management, Dharma meetings, therapy, and white knuckling.

What's the best way to be supportive of a partner who struggles with addictive tendencies?

After 3 years, the therapist disclosed that she’s in the program. I had wondered often about the source of her knowledge of the steps. Still I would’ve preferred her to remain anonymous in this regard. Now I keep wondering about whether I’ll see her at a meeting and what her story is. So odd. So self centered of me.

How do you know when dependence turns into addiction? Where’s the line?

Looking for motivation to get me to my first Alcohol rehab appointment.

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?

Hey all, just claiming my seat on a Saturday night. Was just struggling and another comment helped me get back to a healthy space. If anyone is struggling tonight, know there’s one fellow here thinking of you

I messed ups no need help. Idk where to turn.

Quit the booze back in September. It mostly hasn't been that hard but I can't get a grip on my emotions this week. Feeling overwhelming sadness for no real reason. (Cont)