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EngrSC said:
I have the strangest headache. Cluster headache? It hurts in one spot, like the size of a quarter 😕
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My mom had cluster headaches so if that's what it is, hope it goes away soon and you don't have multiple ones. My mom would always get them when she was trying to sleep and I think I've heard that moving around can kind of help vs. laying in bed in a dark room like you do for migraines. She was on meds for a year or so because of them. Not sure if her's were localized to one specific tiny spot though.
 
orca2011 said:
My mom had cluster headaches so if that's what it is, hope it goes away soon and you don't have multiple ones. My mom would always get them when she was trying to sleep and I think I've heard that moving around can kind of help vs. laying in bed in a dark room like you do for migraines. She was on meds for a year or so because of them. Not sure if her's were localized to one specific tiny spot though.
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Honestly I have no idea what a cluster headache is :laugh:, but the name made me think it's that because it sounds localized?

Mine is on my forehead slightly to the right side. It feels like pressure right in that spot and every few minutes it flashes across my entire forehead then goes away. Never experienced anything like it ... but it hurts and needs to go away pronto, I've got work to do 😡
 
I've gained weight and my house smells really bad. This has not been a good day. 😡
(see Random and Fitness threads)
 
I made at appt with a counselor but they couldn't see me until next Tuesday.

It's weird, I'm my normal self then I hit these unbelievable lows. Like now. It makes me really angry at myself.
 
Abney said:
I made at appt with a counselor but they couldn't see me until next Tuesday.

It's weird, I'm my normal self then I hit these unbelievable lows. Like now. It makes me really angry at myself.
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I think we all have those moments where we just feel like a big ole pile of poo. We're here for you. Just try to keep your head up until the counselor's next week.
 
Like, I get home and fall apart. It's so dumb. I'm mad I can't get it together. I'm pretty sure I'm dealing with some pretty serious depression issues.
 
Abney said:
Like, I get home and fall apart. It's so dumb. I'm mad I can't get it together. I'm pretty sure I'm dealing with some pretty serious depression issues.
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Half the battle is realizing it and doing something about it. 👍
 
At least you're doing something about it!

I almost punched a hole into the wall today. Scared my dog, so I sat down with her to cuddle and that made me feel a lot better. Love that little girl.
 
Soooooo.... I'm legitimately starting to believe that I have ADD. I think that I've just been coping with it for years and now that I'm in vet school it's starting to really become apparent. It's so hard for me to focus and now that I don't have time to procrastinate (like I did in undergrad and high school) it's starting to hurt me 🙁

Anyone else have experience with this? I always just assumed I was a bad procrastinator for years, but I literally cannot pay full attention to studying for more than five minutes at a time. Lecture isn't as bad because it's usually new material that I find interesting, but I will randomly find my mind wandering and be mad at myself. After reading up on it some last night, I realized that I pretty much experience all of the symptoms (though not the ones that are typically more associated with ADHD)...
 
I should mention that there are other symptoms I definitely aligned with as well, and not just those two... I know a certain amount of procrastination and distractedness is normal, but it feels like when I study, after every couple of sentences I write I get the urge to check Facebook or SDN (even though I know nothing new will be on). It's really interfering with my work.
 
Soo I live in a basement apartment which is currently freezing. My roomie and I tried to turn our heat on twice and both times it smelled like something was burning. We checked to see if there was smoke coming out of the unit anywhere but couldn't see anything but the fire alarms start going off. We're currently studying for our biochem exam in layers of clothing and hats since we don't want the building to go up in flames.


ETA: pretty sure it just dropped at least 5 degrees t in here. Now wearing a down vest in my apartment. Might go put on some gloves and another pair of socks.
 
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kanderson615 said:
I should mention that there are other symptoms I definitely aligned with as well, and not just those two... I know a certain amount of procrastination and distractedness is normal, but it feels like when I study, after every couple of sentences I write I get the urge to check Facebook or SDN (even though I know nothing new will be on). It's really interfering with my work.
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One of the diagnostic criteria for ADHD (including predominantly inattentive type, which is I think what you are talking about) is that signs must have been present since before the age of...7, I think? I was diagnosed in my mid 20's, through speaking with a psychologist who had my parents and my live in boyfriend at the time complete a structured interview and questionnaire, had me do the same, and reviewed my old records from school. It's funny, when you put them all together like that, it's so obvious - lost things constantly, never did homework, always out of my seat, constantly talking, picked fights in middle school, but throughout elementary school teachers all just thought I was bored and acting out and that's why my test scores and grades didn't match up. So it was never formally diagnosed until I got my act together and went to talk to a therapist at my undergrad about what I thought was a completely unrelated thing.

At any rate, nobody on the internet, including you, can diagnose you. You should go talk to a counselor/therapist if you are concerned about your distractibility and procrastination.
 
nyanko said:
One of the diagnostic criteria for ADHD (including predominantly inattentive type, which is I think what you are talking about) is that signs must have been present since before the age of...7, I think? I was diagnosed in my mid 20's, through speaking with a psychologist who had my parents and my live in boyfriend at the time complete a structured interview and questionnaire, had me do the same, and reviewed my old records from school. It's funny, when you put them all together like that, it's so obvious - lost things constantly, never did homework, always out of my seat, constantly talking, picked fights in middle school, but throughout elementary school teachers all just thought I was bored and acting out and that's why my test scores and grades didn't match up. So it was never formally diagnosed until I got my act together and went to talk to a therapist at my undergrad about what I thought was a completely unrelated thing.

At any rate, nobody on the internet, including you, can diagnose you. You should go talk to a counselor/therapist if you are concerned about your distractibility and procrastination.
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Yeah, I'm currently making an appointment with a school's psychologist to see if it's really the case. I definitely don't want to self-diagnose myself. I was really asking more if anyone else had had an experience with realizing they might have ADD once they entered vet school. I read that it sometimes goes undiagnosed until adulthood, when responsibilities start to pile on and it gets harder to manage.

Thinking about it though, it really does add up with things that have been happening for years - just like you mentioned. I've always struggled with forgetfulness, when I was younger I either wouldn't do homework or I'd do it and then just not turn it in, I was constantly labeled as lazy in high school in my more boring classes but I was able to do well in the classes that actually managed to keep my attention, and I find myself zoning out even in the middle of conversations sometimes. I eventually learned how to use a planner effectively and that helped immensely, although sometimes (even to this day) I forget to look at it.

Part of me wonders if I'm just making excuses for the way that I am, but I know that I'm a motivated person and my lack of focus does sincerely frustrate me. I would love to be able to pay attention to what I'm doing without having the nagging feeling of wanting to do something more fun instead every two minutes. The fact that I might have had this all these years never crossed my mind, but when I first thought about it the other night and looked up the symptoms and saw how well they described me, I was actually somewhat relieved, because it helps explain the frustration that I've been feeling at myself for years (but I've been able to get away with or cope with up until now).

I dunno. Like I said, I'm setting up a meeting with a psychologist, so we'll see how it goes I guess!
 
kanderson615 said:
Soooooo.... I'm legitimately starting to believe that I have ADD. I think that I've just been coping with it for years and now that I'm in vet school it's starting to really become apparent. It's so hard for me to focus and now that I don't have time to procrastinate (like I did in undergrad and high school) it's starting to hurt me 🙁

Anyone else have experience with this? I always just assumed I was a bad procrastinator for years, but I literally cannot pay full attention to studying for more than five minutes at a time. Lecture isn't as bad because it's usually new material that I find interesting, but I will randomly find my mind wandering and be mad at myself. After reading up on it some last night, I realized that I pretty much experience all of the symptoms (though not the ones that are typically more associated with ADHD)...
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I'm going through the same thing. If you want to PM me and talk about it, feel free.

It's one of the reasons I made a doctor's appointment for next weekend. It's been bothering me for at least 2 years. I can't even watch a tv program without doing something like cleaning, using the Internet or making bracelets. I also have a wide array of symptoms that I also wanted to talk about, so it's not limited to the ADD. I'm tired as heck after 8 hours rest every night and caffeine has no affect on me. The tiredness + the lack of the ability to concentrate is why I haven't started studying again for the GRE. I am either falling asleep or getting distracted every 10 minutes.

I've also noticed a ton of changes in my study habits. I focus more when practicing math and physics problems but I can't sit down and memorize things for biology.

I'm not in vet school but I had a hard time last semester in school because of it when I was trying to improve my application.

Up until high school, I did well in school. Then I was bullied and lost interested. I did alright my first couple years of undergrad but then it changed.
 
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I just got an email from my IS!

...it was a survey about my experience as a client when I brought my dog there a couple weeks ago. 👎
 
hai1983 said:
I just got an email from my IS!

...it was a survey about my experience as a client when I brought my dog there a couple weeks ago. 👎
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:laugh::laugh: That sucks. I am already starting to hate my email.
 
My heart is racing.... 🙁

Getting more blood work done tomorrow... Then meet with doctor next week to go over everything. Will likely need more tests done after that. Hopefully, I can get some answers in the next month or so. :xf:

Then I have to have the internal debate about actually taking the meds or dealing with the disease for a little bit longer since it isn't currently impacting any of the major organ systems. Decisions, decisions. Chemo and steroids or disease??
 
Checked my class rank for the first time since VIRMP requires it (never had a reason to, and honestly it never mattered to me)... and ugh. It makes me wonder if I'm wasting money applying for an internship despite (hopefully) good/solid LORs and everything I've tried to do to make myself stand out experience wise. I hate feeling so helpless about my future. I have no idea what I'll do if this doesn't pan out...

I take boards in a month. VIRMP apps are due in just under a month. Pretty sure I've started having nightmares about boards, too, and I haven't really felt stressed about things until the past few weeks. Knowing my class rank just made it a lot worse.

To top today off, my dog decided to get into the trash in my office and shred it everywhere.

And it's only Tuesday 🙁
 
I have the flu and feel miserable. Hopefully I feel somewhat better tomorrow because I don't want to call in and leave my coworkers short staffed even though everyone else at work has no problem calling in.
 
hedgiehog said:
I have the flu and feel miserable. Hopefully I feel somewhat better tomorrow because I don't want to call in and leave my coworkers short staffed even though everyone else at work has no problem calling in.
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Isn't that always how it works? I won't call in unless I'm dying. Everyone else calls in if they have the sniffles.
 
wildcatj said:
Isn't that always how it works? I won't call in unless I'm dying. Everyone else calls in if they have the sniffles.
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It's the worst. Last week a coworker called in so I had to clean all four stray kennels, or about 100 kennels of dogs. I always go in, get my stuff done, and leave early if I still feel crappy.
 
DVMDream said:
My heart is racing.... 🙁

Getting more blood work done tomorrow... Then meet with doctor next week to go over everything. Will likely need more tests done after that. Hopefully, I can get some answers in the next month or so. :xf:

Then I have to have the internal debate about actually taking the meds or dealing with the disease for a little bit longer since it isn't currently impacting any of the major organ systems. Decisions, decisions. Chemo and steroids or disease??
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real world problems.

Good luck either way.

(fyi I almost never read the rant thread anymore... for completely selfish, I don't want to be bummed out reasons.... ).
 
wildcatj said:
Isn't that always how it works? I won't call in unless I'm dying. Everyone else calls in if they have the sniffles.
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For me it's less that everyone but me needs subs, it's just that I'm the only one who ever seems to take sub shifts...
 
twelvetigers said:
#firstworldproblems?
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:laugh::laugh: Yes

I have had a bad two weeks and wanted to treat myself. Bought it and went back to work. The girl left out the milk and the caramel in the actual frap. Think it was because she was flirting with a customer.

So, yes first world problems, but I had wanted to cheer myself up. So it sucked.
 
equineconstant said:
For me it's less that everyone but me needs subs, it's just that I'm the only one who ever seems to take sub shifts...
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Yes, so frustrating. Especially when you cover for the same people over and over, but they refuse to cover for you...
 
wildcatj said:
Yes, so frustrating. Especially when you cover for the same people over and over, but they refuse to cover for you...
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Last week I got an email asking for a sub from one of my fellow tutors that was just to me, not the list, because apparently I'm the only one who's ever gotten back to her when she asked for a sub. 🙄 At least she offered to trade for my Thursday shift.
 
Thanks for the help guys... I'm going to try and meet with a psychologist tomorrow.

cuitlamiztli said:
Checked my class rank for the first time since VIRMP requires it (never had a reason to, and honestly it never mattered to me)... and ugh. It makes me wonder if I'm wasting money applying for an internship despite (hopefully) good/solid LORs and everything I've tried to do to make myself stand out experience wise. I hate feeling so helpless about my future. I have no idea what I'll do if this doesn't pan out...

I take boards in a month. VIRMP apps are due in just under a month. Pretty sure I've started having nightmares about boards, too, and I haven't really felt stressed about things until the past few weeks. Knowing my class rank just made it a lot worse.

To top today off, my dog decided to get into the trash in my office and shred it everywhere.

And it's only Tuesday 🙁
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Sending good vibes your way! It will all work out in the end! :xf:
 
The suspense of the election is kiiiilllling me. I'm dying to know who won!!!!
 
I am truly embarrassed and appalled to call one of my classmates a future colleague. :uhno:
 
Emiloo4 said:
I am truly embarrassed and appalled to call one of my classmates a future colleague. :uhno:
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we have one of those. this individual continually causes problems (it's like they can't handle not stirring the pot every couple of weeks) and usually has to speak to the administration about behavior multiple times a semester. an embarrassment to the university, the school name/pride, and the veterinary community.

its disgusting and disheartening that professionalism isnt taken more seriously in a student's ability to continue their education each semester.
 
jmo1012 said:
we have one of those. this individual continually causes problems (it's like they can't handle not stirring the pot every couple of weeks) and usually has to speak to the administration about behavior multiple times a semester. an embarrassment to the university, the school name/pride, and the veterinary community.

its disgusting and disheartening that professionalism isnt taken more seriously in a student's ability to continue their education each semester.
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They take professionalism very seriously here and there are ways for other students/professors to report any students that they feel are not performing professionally. It could very well get you dismissed from vet school.
 
kanderson,
I'm glad you've got an appointment. Be honest, tell them everything--they want you to be successful in your schooling and they'll do their best to help you, ADHD or not. Good luck! 👍
 
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If I see one more rant post from the severely mormon side of my family on FB, I am going to lose it. Romney lost... get over it, move on, quit your bitching.

Same goes for the super religious posts... It is driving me insane. Believe in God, fine, but there is a such thing as being over the top... :bang:
 
DVMDream said:
If I see one more rant post from the severely mormon side of my family on FB, I am going to lose it. Romney lost... get over it, move on, quit your bitching.

Same goes for the super religious posts... It is driving me insane. Believe in God, fine, but there is a such thing as being over the top... :bang:
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I am so tired of all the political posts in general. People are worse than sports fans when it comes to elections. It just brings out the worst in people.

I don't care if your guy won, lost or whatever. Keep it to yourself.
 
StartingoverVet said:
I am so tired of all the political posts in general. People are worse than sports fans when it comes to elections. It just brings out the worst in people.

I don't care if your guy won, lost or whatever. Keep it to yourself.
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Agreed. I hadn't heard a damn word until Romney lost... (Insert horrible, bad mormon jokes here that I will keep to myself, own personal issues with the family and the religion).
 
StartingoverVet said:
I am so tired of all the political posts in general. People are worse than sports fans when it comes to elections. It just brings out the worst in people.

I don't care if your guy won, lost or whatever. Keep it to yourself.
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I was fine with all of the political stuff that showed up on my facebook, but then the first thing I see when I get online this morning is this vindictive, sarcastic "I'm so glad Obama won, another victory for our liberal conspiracy of turning churches into gay abortion-something or others" type of thing. 😡 That is so unnecessary.
 
DVMDream said:
They take professionalism very seriously here and there are ways for other students/professors to report any students that they feel are not performing professionally. It could very well get you dismissed from vet school.
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well i was going to comment earlier that we seem to pretend like we care but don't, but the associate dean gave us a mandatory sit down lecture on professionalism this evening (because we have some "fun" class "issues"). so idk. bad eggs.
 
jmo1012 said:
well i was going to comment earlier that we seem to pretend like we care but don't, but the associate dean gave us a mandatory sit down lecture on professionalism this evening (because we have some "fun" class "issues"). so idk. bad eggs.
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Too bad they can't just give unprofessional people the boot! I mean seriously, by the time you're in vet school you should have your shiz together! 🙂
 
EngrSC said:
Too bad they can't just give unprofessional people the boot! I mean seriously, by the time you're in vet school you should have your shiz together! 🙂
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they need to. seriously. at least the one person who is forever causing issues. this person is much older too - i would think they'd rather stay as far away from the stink of drama as possible! i certainly do (and i'm a baby!), drama is ugly!
 
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