Griddlelol Posted January 31, 2016 Work has gotten so stressful to the point that I get ill every other week. My body is telling me to take a break, but everything else is telling me to get as much shit done as possible. I worked myself to the point I was in bed for a week over Xmas. On boxing day I was back in the lab and worked solidly for a month. Then this last week I've been crazy ill again. It's nothing bad, just a cold, but bad enough that I feel like shit when I wake up and get dizzy if I stand for too long. I only have a month and a half left to get shit done, it doesn't seem feasible, but the more I do the better. Getting ill constantly isn't helping though. I should probably add that I've been working 7 days a week with 10+ hour days since the beginning of September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted January 31, 2016 Maybe you need to smoke some weed and chill out, mannn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mangela Lansbury Posted February 1, 2016 Over the last few days, I've found that an easy way to relax and get away from work for a while is to check yourself into a psych ward. It's not a method I would recommend unless you need it, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted February 1, 2016 Dang lansbury. Hope you're doin' all right. D: Slack misses you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted February 1, 2016 Hmm, was this serious? If so I wish you the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mangela Lansbury Posted February 1, 2016 Hmm, was this serious? If so I wish you the best! It was serious! I had a rough couple of days, but now I'm getting better. I'm still in a psych ward and they're futzing with my medications, so things are still a little hazy and unclear, but I hope to be out by Wednesday and back to y'all on Slack and stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted February 1, 2016 Well good luck out there, I'm glad you are okay and able to get back to things eventually! Get well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bjorn Posted February 1, 2016 I'm glad you're okay as well Mangela, miss having you around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperBiasedMan Posted February 2, 2016 It was serious! I had a rough couple of days, but now I'm getting better. I'm still in a psych ward and they're futzing with my medications, so things are still a little hazy and unclear, but I hope to be out by Wednesday and back to y'all on Slack and stuff! Glad to hear you're feeling better lansbury. (don't tell the others but you're my favourite ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennegatron Posted February 2, 2016 I think if you did a poll of everyone, Lansbury might be everyone's favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulpes Absurda Posted February 2, 2016 I just found out that yesterday was the cut off to find health coverage for the year not just for January and that I could be fined up to $700 for not getting the exemption to the fine I got last year. It's pretty damn unlikely that I'll get charged more then a $100 from what I understand, and honestly that may be worth it for saving myself the headaches and phone calls. But it would be nice if I lived in a state that would actually expand medicaid (Which I would have qualified for last year for various reasons I won't get into in, other states) so I could afford something instead of twiddling their thumbs over some stupid political game. Bah I say! BAH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted February 2, 2016 I think if you did a poll of everyone, Lansbury might be everyone's favorite. #TrueFacts Also, he's my waifu, and nobody else can claim that. U: U: U: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mangela Lansbury Posted February 2, 2016 I think if you did a poll of everyone, Lansbury might be everyone's favorite. I am the pistachio ice cream of people. people bicker over chocolate vs vanilla, but only because everyone knows who the true champion is. also I'm green Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mawd Posted February 2, 2016 Chilling outside and an Owl casually starts flying around the garden. I hear Morepork pretty frequently but I think this is the first time I've seen one. It was a really serene moment. What isn't making me feel serene is finding out that DoucheV and co. are holding meetups for their group all over the country. My entire facebook wall seems lit up with people warning each other to be really careful in town on Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griddlelol Posted February 2, 2016 I don't even know where to get weed. Eh, I'm pretty much done with drugs at this point of my life, I like to be alert and ready, anything that dulls my senses just feels like a terrible idea. So I guess speed is ok, and I've always wanted to try aderall, but they don't sell it in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
complexmath Posted February 2, 2016 I'm running into a problem at work that I didn't expect to. I was expecting pushback on the educational piece that goes with my project -- materials and an optional training session for clinics on how to improve interactions with trans patient populations -- but it's not taking the form that I expected. I'm hitting a wall where heads of clinics are saying, "I don't understand why we need this training. It seems like basic empathy. People should have basic empathy. We don't want to participate in this." "People should have basic empathy. Now let me demonstrate my lack of empathy by rejecting this idea." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Cider Posted February 2, 2016 I hope you feel better soon, Lansbury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namman siggins Posted February 2, 2016 I don't even know where to get weed. Eh, I'm pretty much done with drugs at this point of my life, I like to be alert and ready, anything that dulls my senses just feels like a terrible idea. So I guess speed is ok, and I've always wanted to try aderall, but they don't sell it in the UK. You can always use it when you need to relax. Hell, after a stressful day at work I smoke a bit or have a few drinks. Aderall is okay, didn't do much for me. Ritalin really made me focused and on point, but it also made me feel like a automaton, as if I was on cruise control and my body just took over. I hate that feeling, but I got a lot done. In other news I was able to sleep off my hangover. I went out with someone last night and thought it was a date. As the night progressed I saw different signals and I asked her if it was just an outing or date; it was an outing. Oh well, I still had a great time with her and we danced. We're going out drinking this weekend and plan on getting hammered. Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted February 3, 2016 I just found out that yesterday was the cut off to find health coverage for the year not just for January and that I could be fined up to $700 for not getting the exemption to the fine I got last year. It's pretty damn unlikely that I'll get charged more then a $100 from what I understand, and honestly that may be worth it for saving myself the headaches and phone calls. But it would be nice if I lived in a state that would actually expand medicaid (Which I would have qualified for last year for various reasons I won't get into in, other states) so I could afford something instead of twiddling their thumbs over some stupid political game. Bah I say! BAH. I don't know how much you make for a year, but I think that's all dealt with in your taxes, so you shouldn't have to call? I barely make shit so the fee was waved for me last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulpes Absurda Posted February 3, 2016 I know that last year I had to go through a bunch of hoops to get a code to put on my taxes to wave the fee. But then maybe I didn't have to do that? I guess I'll find out in a year or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted February 3, 2016 Oh right, I use Turbo Tax or H&R Block, depending on what is cheaper for that year, so it's automated for me. I imagine if you do taxes yourself it is probably more of a hassle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted February 3, 2016 Notice: If you make less than $62,000, use MyFreeTaxes, sponsored by United Way, to prepare and file your federal and state taxes for free through H&R Block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted February 3, 2016 Oh yeah, the only reason I ever have to pay for the program is I always have contract work I have to fill out and type in all the deductions for. If I had straight W2s I guess it would be free every year for me. I have bad tax advice, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted February 3, 2016 Notice: If you make less than $62,000, use MyFreeTaxes, sponsored by United Way, to prepare and file your federal and state taxes for free through H&R Block. Perfect, I plan to do my taxes in the next few days but wasn't sure where to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reyturner Posted February 3, 2016 belated get well soon Lansbury! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites