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A co-worker who I don’t really know too well had been pushing off something I needed them to do. They finally got around to doing it today. They were legitimately busy though, or at least it seemed so. It wasn’t urgent or anything since I have plenty of other work to do, but now I can start on their project.
They treated me to a coffee at a coffee shop for making wait so long, which I thought was a nice gesture. We had a nice chat and I got to know them a little more. It just felt like such a genuine human interaction.
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Two things, quick one first: how do you play music on your phone if you’re scrubbed in? Like, can you touch your phone?
More important one:
That’s so fucking awesome. Medical professionals like you really help the freaked-out among us.
Not the same level of thing, obviously, but I have a bad phobia around blood draws. I don’t like shots, but I can deal pretty well. But blood draws just fully freak me out and I don’t know why. Same reaction I’d have if you tried to have me a black widow spider. The worst part of it, for some reason, is the location. It hurts less in the crook of the elbow, but psychologically, that’s the worst spot for me.
Had to get blood drawn today, and my PCP and all her nurses know how I am with this. I take it like a big boy, but I’m fully seething on the inside. I don’t freak out or panic, but I sit there and just have to close my eyes and make myself breathe, because I will legit forget to breathe.
Today, two nurses came in, and one kept me talking the whole time. Random shit. Talked about tattoos and car trouble and bills. Complete distraction technique, and it helped so much. The pain isn’t the issue, and other places have offered numbing spray. I mean, sure, that’s nice. But that isn’t the problem. The problem is that my fight or flight is kicking in. This doctor and the nurses get that, and they went the extra mile. It was amazing.
Sadly, I’m going to have to change doctors soon. I’ll really miss them.
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Badass — thank you for the explanation!
That’s really interesting! Thanks for explaining. How often do you play music for your patients? I’ve never had a doctor do this, but I haven’t had a lot of procedures
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I just wanna say this is cool :) I got nervous throughout medical procedures recently, and having someone talk to you - even about arbitrary shit like the weather - can go so far :)
This is amazing!!! It was the anesthesia nurse for me at my last surgery who made me feel perfect about everything - you matter so much more than you realize!!!
- Beautiful weather.
- Reading a book.
- Discovering art.
- Being identified as the moth guy on Lemmy a moment ago.
- Had a great meal today.
- Tea plus snacks had the perfect vibe for the weather.
- Classical music (Sufi) really scratched the itch today.
- The little death.
- Water was delicious.
- Liked how little I had to interact with people.
My new album has hit 2000+ streams in 7 days. It’s not much, but it’s a lot for me.
What’s the album?
Finding a way to live healthier while also saving a large percentage of money in comparison.
What was it?
Death.
That saves 100% money, but it’s like the least healthy way to live…
I have balls-scrunching anxiety.
So any kind of public speaking means I shit my pants.
I gave a presentation today & I only got scared shitless at the beginning. After those first 2mins, things went well.
Mind you, I had previously left mid-way from one such presentation with the same people, making a stupid excuse.
Felt nice.This made me happy today
My cat just fell asleep on my foot.
He’s so warm and happy.
I wish I had immovable kitty slippers :(
Got to say hi to her again. I expect nothing to come of it, but it’s nice to be hopeful again
That is really sweet and wholesome.
I ate some blueberries, which were some of the best I’ve had in a while
It is a big thing but feels like a small thing in the scale of things, but watching 10,000+ people in my relatively small city come together in support of various unions across the province has got me on a good high.
Beating the executive dysfunction finally. I’ve been trying to get myself to 3d print something for about 2 weeks. It’s a 5 or 10 minute setup. Haven’t been able to make myself do it. Dunno why.
Made a smoothie with blackberries, blueberries, chocolate , pumpkin seeds, almond, cranberries, and pea protein. Had a salad and later half a PBJ. Had a big, sticky date. Finished my walk that was cut short because rain was coming. Exchanged pleasantries with several neighbors on my walk.
Shaved my legs with a really good blade so that soft pjs feel so very nice.
I organize a few co-ed soccer teams. My Tuesday team all said whether they would or wouldn’t play without me having to nag anyone, which is always nice.
At work, a project I’ve been leading for what feels like an eternity just crossed the second last hump and most of my efforts towards it are done (for now until something explodes.)
Apparently the fediverse enjoyed a silly meme I made, which is always nice as I like to try to contribute to this place.
Found something one of my caseload kiddos lost and they were very happy.
It was chilly and rainy most of the day. Had written it off as a do-nothing afternoon/evening and then I got word that I didn’t get a job I’d applied for. I knew if I just sat around I’d be miserable, so I got on some warm biking clothes and headed out for a ride. Still bummed but glad I tried to do something to better my day rather than just feeling despondent.
