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So, I have a date set for my medical and interview to become a Military Officer with the cadets.

Try the Murphy's Law of High School trick! Pretend it's a test you haven't studied for. Seventh period -- er, the interview will sneak up on you like THAT.

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What do I do to survive the three weeks until my gastro appointment (optional: what's wrong with me)

To urgent care? I think I actually might be capable of driving there myself after all, but... I figure I ought to wait until after I discuss my symptoms with my therapist today.

Thinking I'll also call that gastro place again, and ask them if they can let me know if any earlier appointments open up. Worked with the dentist last Tuesday!

Little nervous, though. Food aversion's making me kinda skinny. I'll try to just power through food and accept the brain fog for now.

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So, I have a date set for my medical and interview to become a Military Officer with the cadets.

Wow, so much going on in three weeks! Congrats on the upcoming interview (and the haircut). Here's hoping for a quick April and plenty of success and good news in May.

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Crying.

Hey, I want to start out with -- oh my gosh, good on you for taking that chance and driving! That is super brave, imo. I'm so directionally skewed, I don't know if I could drive on an unfamiliar road for that long unless it was a straight shoot. Or I had a printed Google maps or sketch or written out directions in a notebook on my passenger seat. To know that you had a good time, had your dog with you, and found your way home easily -- my gosh, that's inspiring. I'm secondhand happy.

I do want to say that, even though I don't know your parents or the relationship you have with them, it probably would've been worth it to.. at least not lie, I guess? If they asked you where you were going, maybe you could've even said, "Just out for a bit" or "Gotta conquer my road anxiety" or "Gonna go get stuff done" in a proactive or cheery voice. I don't know if they would've grilled you for that -- but it's good to at least test the waters and find out if that flies with them.

On the other hand, he absolutely shouldn't have just focused on the lie bit. Couldn't he have paused his rant to congratulate you for your big step? He ought to self-reflect for a bit and think about why you'd feel like you have to lie to him. But seriously! Good constructive criticism should often be sandwiched between two positive things. He went about that all wrong. I'm sorry your progress was so glossed over.

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Best place to donate clothing?

Hey, yeah! Church is a good spot. My mom donates to Salvation Army, but ahh, I've heard stories.

I'm also seeing suggestions for women's shelters, homeless shelters, crisis centers, local thrift shops, and possibly daycares and community theatre groups. Is freecycle an option?

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What do I do to survive the three weeks until my gastro appointment (optional: what's wrong with me)

soco wrote:
You do everything in your power to get well and don't take "no" for an answer. We can only give moral support but you know you can come here to vent anytime you feel the need. But the will power to get this done is already inside you. Just keep reminding yourself of that. If need be, in a very loud voice.

Moral support very much appreciated! Unfortunately, loud voice (even feat. sobbing) does not work on mother or sister. Trying not to take no for an answer results in a shrill, thin tone from Mom. I've begged to go to urgent care multiple times. Last night, she said she wouldn't take me and I'd have to go myself. I don't think I have the energy or mental faculties to drive to the nearest open one, and besides I don't know if they can help me.

Kalinihta wrote:
Hi Caroline! I've often wished there was a dr House clinic or something! And honestly it pisses me off when they say it's psychological without having done all the necessary tests (happened to me recently.), for two reasons. First, they can't be sure and second, you can't relax and it will bother you until you've done all the tests and made sure it's not physical. I too would suggest you to visit a hospital. You've got nothing to lose. Oh, and despite your mothers good intentions, I assume she's not a doctor, nor does she feel what you feel. A neurologist might be exactly what you need, he is the one that can tell whether it really is physical or not.

Hi, thank you so much for your empathy and support! It means a lot. Unfortunately I just called my mom /again/ with a desperate pleading case for the neurologist, and she again denied I need one. She told me again I would need to get a referral, and she didn't think my symptoms fit the bill for one. She and my sister just keep pointing to health anxiety. (Hey, uh, family? Cause and effect, chicken, egg, etc.) Just sent my NP a note about it, though. Hoping for the best.

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What do I do to survive the three weeks until my gastro appointment (optional: what's wrong with me)

That's a compelling argument! I wish my family felt that way. I'm not sure what they even do or treat at urgent care... Labs, x-rays? Chest x-rays? Urinalysis? They do more than just check vitals, right?

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What do I do to survive the three weeks until my gastro appointment (optional: what's wrong with me)

Thanks, @HelpBot but the hotline has only told me to go to the ER. :/

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Thinking of moving to USA, i know its massive so am trying to figure out where would be the best place for me to move too.

I agree with soco. Maybe 3-4 years ago, my older brother went on a road trip through the West Coast and really enjoyed himself. Camping, AirBnB, new friends, hiking, exploration, lots of awesome pictures. Test the waters and get a feel for some areas. But oh yeah, West Coast sounds like a perfect fit for you.

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I passed the exams I'm going back to Uni!

That's awesome! With enthusiasm like this, I can already tell you're going to be a wonderful teacher.

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