#the emotional issues surrounding medical care continue

[wheelchairtetris]

ok so i was able to schedule an appointment with a different provider for friday. keeping my appointment with my pcp for January for follow up/yearly physical. i am nervous about a different provider because there are so many things wrong and my pcp is the only one at the clinic who has seen me consistently. and i had to really move my work schedule around. i feel like there is Too Much Wrong and that i won't get anything i need :-(

[covid-safer-hotties]

As a student of the liberal arts, I am a sucker for a good qualitative study. This is a good one, and an excellent read for those who may not be so science-savvy.

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Abstract

Background

Exploring the experiences of Long COVID patients who face challenges with employment may inform improvements in how healthcare systems can provide holistic care for this patient population.

Objective

Understand perspectives about the impact of Long COVID on employment and well-being among patients seeking healthcare for Long COVID.

Design

Qualitative study involving one-on-one interviews.

Participants

Eligible participants were 18 years of age or older, spoke English, self-reported as doing well in daily life before having COVID-19, and reported that COVID-19 was still having a significant impact on their life three or more months following an acute infection.

Approach

Participants were recruited from a post-COVID recovery clinic at an academic medical center. Interviews were conducted from August to September 2022.

Key Results

Among all participants (N = 21), most described that they were not able to work at a capacity equivalent to their norm pre-COVID-19. For those who continued working after their COVID-19 infection, the effort and energy required for work left little capacity to participate in other life activities and made it difficult to attend recommended healthcare appointments. Participants reported financial impacts of changes in employment including loss of income and changes in insurance, which were compounded by high healthcare costs. Changes in employment resulted in emotional repercussions including feelings of loss of self-identity and fear of judgement at work. Participants discussed issues surrounding access to strategies to address challenges posed by the impact of Long COVID on employment, including strategies learned from healthcare providers to cope with Long COVID symptoms at work and efforts to seek disability benefits or workplace accommodations.

Conclusions

Patients with Long COVID may face significant challenges due to changes in their ability to work. Healthcare providers can support these patients by connecting them to financial assistance resources, facilitating appropriate mental health treatment, and expediting workplace accommodation requests.

[violet-fire-cat]

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Hehe I'm so glad I got sent a few of these! I'm gonna have fun rambling about aus now! Lots of rambling. I'm not kidding. This one at least is uh- long. Oops.

As I said before, a lot of my AUs are Ethubs focused, but hopefully you guys don't mind that! 😅

Soooo, let's see, which one should I start with, hmmmmmm. Let's go with one I was talking about with a friend a lot a few weeks ago!

And that would be -

Assassin Creed AU 🗡️ Well- it's inspired by Assassin's Creed anyway. I am not well versed enough on the series lore to do anything that sticks to it too closely. I wanted to play around with ideas a bit anyway. But I started playing one of the games again a while ago and that's where the ideas came from.

Assassin AUs have been done before, yes. But this one is mine!

Etho is an assassin, somewhere in the 18th/19th century, and has been with the Assassin's Brotherhood for most of his life. He's very good at what he does. He's smart, quick, and stealthy. Like a ghost with a knife. You won't know he's there until his blade has found it's way into your throat.

The Brotherhood consists of various other Hermits, including; Doc - retired assassin now serving as the groups main medic Tango - his targets often go out with a bang. or with fire. Grian - death from above Cleo - master of poisons and deadly concoctions Impulse - weaponsmith, where you go for a new knife or gun Zedaph - creator of gadgets and nifty tools and Mumbo - the spymaster. Kinda. Not really. Far too squeamish for assassin work. So he handles information gathering, sorting out jobs and targets, etc

They work together to take out criminals and other bad people who are causing issues in the area. As well as probably aiming to solve some sort of ancient mystery like in the games. (Though I haven't figured that part out yet.)

The story is mostly focused on Etho, a lot of what I have is about his and Bdubs' relationship too, but there's other stuff as well. Rambling continues under the cut ~

Etho doesn't interact with civillians much. But then he meets Bdubs. Bdubs is not affiliated with the Brotherhood. He's a craftsman. He works with wood, leather, and sometimes metal, making tools and clothes mostly, but weaopns too, and selling them in his little shop. Etho goes there on a whim looking for quick repairs or a replacement.

Bdubs is a pretty ordinary guy just going about his life. He has no idea what's in store for him when he meets Etho that day.

Etho is- odd. Tall and mysterious, and dressed in strange clothes. Bdubs doesn't know what to make of him. But treats him like any other customer. He does what's asked of him, Etho pays well. And he finds himself with a regular visitor.

Etho isn't entirely sure why he keeps going back there. He knows other people with the same skillset that he could go to instead. But there's something about Bdubs... There's something drawing Etho to him in a way he's never really experienced before.

Gradually, they become friends. And with time, that friendship progresses. Etho slowly falls in love with Bdubs, and realises that he's so screwed. He's never been in love before. And these- these- emotions. Are not easy to deal with! He doesn't know how to handle Bdubs being so gentle with him, so kind and smiling so sweetly.

And. Yeah. Things develop. A very touch starved Etho craves the gentleness and kindness that Bdubs gives him so easily. Etho has friends, sure, but this is different. Someone detatched from the violence of his work. Someone willing to care for him and love him despite all that he is. It's like nothing he's ever experienced before.

Bdubs never expected to get tangled up with someone like Etho. Danger surrounds him. Etho could leave one day and just. Never come back. But behind all that. Behind the layers of Trained Killer. There's a sweet, slightly shy guy that Bdubs can't help but love.

It's not all plain sailing though. No no. There's drama and chaos too of course. The nature of Etho's work kind of requires it. One time Etho returns to base badly hurt, and in a state of 'I thought I was going to die and all I wanted was to see you again,' he's asking Doc, who's looking after him, for Bdubs. Another time, Bdubs gets captured by the bad guys and Etho and the other assassin's have to rescue him. There's heartbreak as events leave Etho thinking that Bdubs doesn't want to see him anymore. And the difficulty of tracking down an assassin who doesn't want to be found. Etho becomes over protective at times, which Bdubs isn't fond of. But panic ensues when that protectiveness leads to Etho hurting Bdubs accidentally. Bdubs doesn't know what to think of seeing Etho kill someone. Knowing it happens is one thing, actually seeing it happen is another.

There's ups and downs, and I want there to be some overarching mission that Etho and the rest of the Assassin's are working towards. But I don't know what that is yet. I need to brainstorm and play the games more I think.

However, meanwhile, in the present day. Another young man, funnily enough also known as 'Etho', has somehow gotten himself roped into an investigation being done on his ansestor. A- distant cousin. Or something. He thinks. But the guy was an assassin. Which is cool. Fancy technology he'd never heard of allows him to relive the 'genetic memories' of the assassin. See what he experienced and learn about his life. About the things he did, the people he knew, and the events he was a part of. Hoping it'll help them find answers to something that's going on now.

This Etho, nerdy computer science graduate Etho, is very confused but overall rather fascinated by it all. Though he realises quickly there's a lot more at stake here than facts and figures about centuries old history. He learns a lot about his assassin ancestor and the life he lived. Maybe... Maybe too much. He's not sure that he wanted to know about the more- private parts of the guys life. It's interesting that the man the assassin was in love with looked a lot like one of the technicians working on this investigation, though. It's probably just a coincidence. The odds of it being anything else are far, far too small. But he is rather handsome, so surely you can't blame Etho for having a bit of a crush on him...

And- I am going to stop there or I could ramble all night dfghj. I love this AU a lot, if you couldn't tell. I'm probably forgetting things, but this is already more than enough to get an idea of how things go! There's assassins! And drama! And romance! And it's so much fun!

Thank you Anon for giving me an excuse to ramble endlessly about my AU! If you want to ask more about this au though then please do! Aaand maybe I'll draw something for it at some point too, I've been wanting to for a while hehe!

[evolvingchaoswitch]

Comprehensive Guide to your Traumatized Partner

Summary:

Reader and Rocket have agreed that their both shit at taking care of themselves and have decided to take care of one another. Follow them on the difficult journey of putting those words into action and figuring out what it really means to care for one another. And whatever intergalactic bullshit that the universe throws at them to make things harder than it needs to be.

Notes:

This is the same Reader from my previous Rocket x Reader fanfics, so if you need context I'd suggest giving those a read. To my Readers that have been following this chain of stories I hope you enjoy the ride, sidenote this is my first time writing since I've been medicated for my ADHD for the first time in my life, and I would love to hear in the comments if you notice a difference in quality levels. I was able to write this in two days rather than it taking a whole week to get half this chapter done and I'm really happy. Enjoy :D Just realized I forgot to put my fics up on Tumblr for my non Ao3 friends

Chapter 1: Jealously

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It had been a few days since your injury and for the most part your fellow Guardians were pretty chill over the fact that you weren’t ready to explain why you had wanted to leave. Today you finally bit the bullet and explained what had been going on in your head before that point with mixed reactions; you didn’t tell them about the hardcore fucking with Rocket or the deal the two of you had made. As per usual it was uncomfortable to try to be vulnerable in any way given your past history, you fought yourself against the urge to pinch or scratch yourself as a way of introducing pain to help you self regulate. You didn’t notice that Rocket was taking stock of your body language as if he was trying to build an internal database of some of your more subtle distress signals to look out for later.

You gave the cliff notes version of your personal history opting out of the gritter sections of your childhood, with Peter having such a close relationship to his Mother you couldn’t trust that he wouldn’t encourage you to reconnect with yours; though you didn’t use that word for her. You could tell that Mantis knew a bit more about what was going on about your general energy in the moment but seemed to understand the look you gave a moment ago. The clear look that any further interference with your emotional state would be taken as some major boundary stomping and to say you’d react poorly was a gross understatement. Drax placed a firm hand on your shoulder to give a comforting squeeze, it was usually the people that were good parents that picked up on some of your tone and language surrounding your biological ties.

Rocket stayed off to the side observing you before speaking “Ar’ight leave them alone that’s enough chit chat bout their personal stuff”

Could Rocket tell you were getting overwhelmed with the conversation or was he just sick of the conversation? Rocket wasn’t the best person at fully processing through his own trauma, maybe he thought it was better to shove the incident into the back of everyone’s minds rather than go through the uncomfortable emotions. You needed to have them understand one clear boundary before this conversation ended. You took a deep breath before letting your mask slide down a bit to deliver the most honest version of yourself for this sentence.

“I’m going to be writing in my journal again, and if any one on this ship even Groot reads through my personal thoughts and feelings without my consent there will be issues”

The calm coldness of your voice made a few of your shipmates very unused to that tone step back slightly.

“Issues?” Peter echoed the phrase back to you voice tinged with a nervousness that wasn’t there before.

You continued in the same frigid saccharine tone that you had used before “I’m a nice person till I’m not and when I’m not”

You stepped forward delighting in the fact that he instinctively stepped back trying to edge away from the energy you were putting off. He was frightened. Good. Afterall he was one of the ones that started the trend of thieving the journal from you before you had abandoned it.

“And when I’m not I tend to get spiteful” The slow foxlike smirk slowly painted itself over your lips.

“What happens when you get spiteful?” You could see the lesson was sinking into Peter's head rapidly but you needed to make sure they all had a good idea of what you actually were capable of.

“I get creative” You let the dangerous connotations of the phrase hang in the air before continuing.

“Couple that with the fact I have a particular skill at gathering personal information about the people around me due to being one of those quiet observers types I tend to get a lot of material to work with and you all know my thoughts about wasted resources”

You might not be top tier with your ability to outshine any of them physically but psychological warfare was your bread and butter. Being raised in such a toxic homelife had sharpened your senses and your ability to hurt people by exploiting their subtle vulnerabilities, you didn’t like to use the skill but no matter how much time passes between your use of it you could still wield it as masterfully as a maestro at their instrument.

“You do understand what I mean don’t you all” You slowly turned in place so that you made eye contact with each and every one of them with the same bite that you were giving Peter so they fully understood; even Rocket. You didn’t even speak that loudly but you knew that every one of them heard what you said and it was written all over their faces.

You tilted your head to the side, scrunching your face up in the same cute passive aggressive smile that you had perfected over the years “Fantastic” before letting the energy return to your usual chill state.

You decided to head back to your room to let the message fully sink in and to let the racing of your heart settle down. It wasn’t easy to let your mask down to show the uglier sides of your personality but it needed to be done. You needed something soft to cuddle and for a moment you thought about how snuggling with Rocket would be amazing. Either curling him into your body as he took the position of the little spoon, letting your energies soak into one another and drawing comfort from each other's presence. Maybe he’d try to be the big spoon letting you feel as small as you felt inside but from a point of safety for once, perhaps he’d even stroke behind your ear in the way that you loved; though that seemed impossible he didn’t even know about that spot.

Both scenarios felt unlikely after all it was clear to anyone that had eyes that Rocket’s experience in being touch starved led him to being touch adverse outside of sexual touches which wasn’t the headspace you needed to be in. You both needed to sit down to talk about what taking care of one another meant in practice, what the boundaries that needed to be respected and a bunch of other phrases that you had learned during your time in therapy but that could wait till after your nap. Reaching into a bag that you had hidden under the bed ages ago you pulled out Judy, your rainbow fox squishmellow to cuddle as you slept. You kept her out of sight to avoid her being messed with like your former journal was, and you really didn’t need to hear anyone raz on you for your comfort item. As your eyes drifted shut you made a note to journal when you woke up next to get a better idea of what to do with Rocket next.

Rocket had watched on the sidelines as you gave the gist around why you had wanted to leave earlier this week. He glared at each one of his crew mates as you spoke to ensure they kept their traps shut till you were done talking, judging by the way your hands were fidgeting Rocket figured this was hard for you. He was fucking awful at reaching out for help, being honest with his feelings and all that other mushy stuff for himself so he got how hard it was. Honestly he admired your bravery but he could also see how the conversation took its toll on you before you shifted topics.

Then the energy in the room altered as your voice had suddenly shifted to a tone he had never heard from you before which was both unnerving and sexy as flark. Somehow his Kit had managed to terrify every single one in that room for a moment and they didn’t even raise their voice. Every syllable that left your lips had this perplexing blend of syrupy sweetness and bitter cold that had managed to raise his hackles up; as well as his cock which twitched with excitement. Rocket knew that there was some type of edge to your personality that he was attracted to, and he was enjoying witnessing it. It was good for you to start acting like who you really were rather than faking it. He had been more than ready to start ribbing on Quill when your eyes turned on him as they did everyone else in the room individually and he swallowed whatever comment he was going to say.

Your eyes were practically slitted alight with a predatory glint that Rocket had only seen twice before and both had been while he was buried deep within those warm tight walls of yours. He was somewhat glad that you had left the room quickly before he ended up stripping you of your pants and pounding you rotten in front of everyone. You two were still figuring shit out and you didn’t need those morons making it any harder for the both of you. Rocket wasn’t quite sure where to start in that talking thing you both planned to do about your new situation but he did have an idea of how to keep everyone's mitts of your journal; even his.

Rifling through his tools he got to work on putting a lock on your journal that only your biometrics could open, and would record the last person who handled the book if it wasn’t you. You had explained to him earlier that keeping all your thoughts swirling in your head made you feel anxious and put you in a bad way. He was hoping this would help and show you that he was sorry for messing with your journal without having to say it out loud; he still wasn’t great with giving apologies.

Rocket got up off of his work station after he had finished the lock to go track down where you had made your way off to. Rocket wasn’t a fan of how much you holed yourself up in your room but he couldn’t say anything. Something told him that being hypocritical would do him no favors, and he was really hoping to get back into bed with you again. A delightful shiver trickled down his spine as memories of the last encounter flooded his cerebellum, his mouth watered remembering how good you tasted quivering under his tongue.

Rocket entered your room after knocking only to be greeted with the sight of you sleeping back to the door. He watched as you rolled over in your sleep clutching some fat rainbow animal thing that you were squeezing tightly to yourself, burying your face in what looked like soft material. Intellectually Rocket understood that this had to be one of those Terran comfort items that both you and Quill had tried to explain to him when you first joined the crew. What Rocket couldn’t understand was why he felt so annoyed at the mere existence of the thing. Made no flarkin sense since there was no contest between him and it as to who was better after all he was real.

Rocket heard you made out a little whimper in your sleep, most likely from a nightmare judging by the microexpressions that spread across your face signaling your distress. Rocket didn’t like what he saw, it made something in his chest clench uncomfortably that had nothing to do with his forced enhancements, the feeling only got stronger when he could smell the scent of tears. He instinctively raised his paw to wipe the few tears that had escaped, as soon as you felt the warmth he watched as you moved your head towards his touch and your face started to relax a little.

It was taking Rocket a moment to catch up to the fact that his touch soothed you in some way, and he wondered what would happen if he gave you some more access to his touch. Edging the rainbow thing out of your arms slowly so as not to disturb you, he slipped into the space that it had previously occupied settling into the crook of your neck. Rocket figured that he owed you some cuddling to make up for not doing any the first time you two had sex and sending you on that downward spiral that almost had you; Rocket couldn’t finish the sentence.

He felt as your arms adjusted around him pulling him closer as you breathed in his scent before a calm smile slowly spread across your face replacing the frown that had been there seconds ago. Rocket usually didn’t like cuddling, it made him feel claustrophobic being forced into such close proximity to others like he was in one of those prison sleep piles but something about this was nice. At first he was sure you were confusing him for that squishy thing that you were holding earlier then he felt you nuzzle the top of his head and mumbled “Rocket snuggles” in a contented murmur.

Rocket couldn’t tell you at what point he had drifted off to better sleep than he had gotten in the last while but if he had to hazard a guess it had to be shortly after that.

You had thought you had woken up from your rest but there was no way that Rocket was cuddling you in every way you wished he had before and have it not be a dream. You took a moment to adjust to your waking state before confirming that yes it was Rocket curled into your side, gently purring up a storm in his sleep as your hand had unconsciously started stroking his head at some point. You bent your head down to place a soft kiss on the top of his head, giving a little bit of extra love to where he needed it most. You could feel him start to stir as he slowly woke up. Your eyes drifted over to where Judy had been unceremoniously tossed across the room further away from you than if you had dropped her in your sleep.

You found yourself looking down at his beautiful maroon colored eyes before you made the connection that he was awake.

“Hey” You said as gently as you could, taking into consideration how close your mouth was to his ear. You watched as he gave out a long yawn before he spoke “Hey” . You noticed that he didn’t do anything to remove himself from your arms immediately which made your heart skip with joy.

“Don’t remember falling asleep embracing you but I’m not unhappy with the update, though why does it look like Judy was thrown across the room?”

“Is tat what it’s name is?” You could see Rocket narrow his eyes at your squishmellow like she had wronged him somehow, then an insane concept crossed your mind.

“Rocket, did you yeet Judy across the room to take her place?” You watched as his ears twitched in slight annoyance at the mention of her again.

“Don’t know whatcha talkin about” You could feel him blushing through his fur as he tried to deny it, you couldn’t help but pull him in for a hug without saying anything further, you didn’t want to mess up the moment.

“What brought you to my room for a visit? Usually you’re tinkering on something by now” You pressed into him further hoping to convey that you enjoyed his presence in your arms.

Rocket gestured over to your table where some new invention of his laid “Made you that, it’ll keep your journal locked up an safe from prying eyes once you equip it” he snickered “It’ll even take a recording of who dicked with it so you can shame em later for it” Of course Rocket would build in a punishment that was so on brand for him.

You smiled down at him “Well thank you, I love it” You placed a gentle kiss on the tip of his maw enjoying the smile that spread on his face. Gifts were most definitely his love language. You opened your arms to let him escape from your grip, you didn’t want to push any of his boundaries by holding onto him too tightly. You felt as he corrected your arms to wrap around him again much to your delight “I ain’t movin unless you want me to” The second part of the sentence was said surprisingly softly compared to his usual brash tone.

You looked down at him sheepishly “I just know you don’t like being touched that much for non sexy things, so I didn’t want to push for more but I love this so much” You were trying to fight your blush down but were failing spectacularly.

“I like your touch, it’s calming” He said so softly that you almost missed it “And both of us touch starved schmucks need it more than that thing does” He gestured over at Judy who was smiling from her position on the floor.

You dismissed the idea of giving him some good natured teasing and opted instead to remove his top then yours. He looked confused till you brought him back in the snuggling position you had been before, now nestled skin to fur, and you were certain he didn’t hear the contented trilling noise he had made but you were going to keep that in your mind forever.

Nothing more needed to be said at the moment, not aloud at the very least, it could all wait till later. For now nothing in the galaxy existed but you and him; and that was all that mattered.

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Chapter 2: University Major

Summary:

Rocket has new tech that has an effect on his relationship with the Reader, and Reader has some feelings about this new piece of tech. Throw in a trip to one of the hottest dance clubs in the galaxy? Well you're in for a good time or are you?

Notes:

Note: References to pro-Cannabis use and call out to an OC of a friend of mine Mr.Cosmic intergalactic DJ and weed connoisseur, whose tokes are literally out of this world. I hope you enjoy looking forward to see any comments left and till next time :)

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Something was going to change about your current situation before the end of the night or you were going to SNAP, CRACKLE and POP! At the beginning of last week you had finally thought that Rocket was finally in a good enough place for the two of you to finally define what taking care of one another meant, neither one of you was fantastic with trying to explain what you needed from another person, so the conversation was going to be a doozy. Then on the last mission Rocket managed to get his delightfully devious paws around a new piece of technology that he had become completely obsessive over. Trying to get his attention was impossible. He was completely bewitched by his new toy and you were completely pissed that he went from being jealous of your Squishmellow cuddling you to falling asleep at his work bench instead of spending the night with you.

You were also beginning to feel that twisting ball of nerves that clenched painfully in your stomach every time Rocket brushed you off, maybe the two of you weren’t right for each other. Afterall Rocket got what he really wanted out of you during the interaction that started it all, he hadn’t approached you for any more sex; was this his way of ghosting you? You shoved your Bluetooth earphones in and started blasting a song into your cerebellum to distract from your thoughts. You ended up listening to Fixer Upper by Chandler Leighton on repeat in a delightful bout of echolalia before finally feeling good enough to join the others in one of the many hangout spots on the Milano.

You stepped into the edges of the conversation that was already in progress to get an idea of what everyone was talking about so excitedly. Apparently the Milano was headed to the hottest club in the galaxy run by the man that brought the chill to every event, Mr.Cosmic. The club was called The Blazing Place which housed one of the biggest dance floors on that side of the galaxy, including designated places on the dance floor that left space for people to add floor work to their dancing. There was also a gambling floor for people to enjoy their hands at lady luck, you could hear Rocket boasting about how many suckers he planned to target at the poker tables. You swallowed down a bitter lump of disappointment. He wasn't even going to ask if you might want to do something with him, so fuck him then.

You were smart enough to read the writing on the wall when it came to determining if someone was actually into you and whatever that moment you both had was now over. So now to get over him, maybe try to get a one night stand for the evening. It had never been your usual style but maybe it was time to try to venture out of your comfort zone. Some booze, some Terran dance music ; the club's specialty; and the decent chance that at least one being might find you attractive enough to invest some time into. You were not going to let another persons problems with commitment roped you into staying in a situation longer than was healthy to; fuck that!

You had taken a little longer to get ready than the rest of the group but you knew where they were going so you had told them to go on ahead. You pulled on your favorite black crop top with a deep v-cut in the front that clung to you like a second skin preventing your chest from going anywhere when you dance but still providing some delightfully saucy levels of cleavage. A pair of black leather like pants that gave your tiny tush the type of lift that made your legs look like they went on forever, thick heeled metal accented boots served two purposes of fulfilling your aesthetic needs and being safe to dance in without breaking your ankle.

You clipped in a few extensions into your hair to give it a bit more length to flip around on the dance floor, you did love some good hairography to go along with whatever string of moves you put together. You went sultry with your makeup extending your eyeliner into sharper points in both corners of your eyes, and it would be blasphemy to not pair the look with your favorite shade of red lipstick aptly named I am Fierce. What other shade of color could be more perfect. Pulling on your favorite spiked choker that proudly read CHAOS and slid your litany of mismatching earrings into your many piercings you headed into the club.

The club was filled with splotches of green and blue on its walls that really reminded you of fruit gushers for some reason that escaped you. It was a pleasing array of shades to look at coupled with the different levels of flashing lights towards the dance floor that beckoned to you but something ended up stopping you from immediately heading over to the dance floor, someone was calling your name. You turned to see who it was because it didn’t sound like any of your crewmates and to your astonishment it was your old roommate from university Stacy.

In the standard way of two neurodivergent friends that hadn’t seen each other in a few years the two of you circled around each other like excited dogs and asked rapid fire questions to catch up. Like what the fuck she was doing in space; tourism apparently; and what the fuck you were doing in space ; helping your crew. You two linked arms heading to the bar to get something to drink before heading to one of the floor work safe areas both agreeing to split the cost of the floorspace for the next three hours. You had donated many hours to dancing with her at clubs to help her pick up some one night stands so it was time for Stacy to return the favor and if you weren’t able to get anyone that you felt safe with you’d go bang it out with her. Just like the old days.

To your delight the both of you danced just as well as you did  back when you were on the same dance team, this club wasn’t ready for this pair of dance majors that was for damn sure.

Rocket was grinning behind his glass of Delorian whiskey as he watched some other poor sucker lose money to his superior gambling skills at the table he was playing at. Quill had been right, the trip to the club was what the crew needed. Each one of them wandered their way to the part of the club that suited their entertainment needs and each one seemed to be having a good time. Rocket briefly wondered what the newest member of the crew was up to, he wasn’t expecting the wave of guilt that accompanied the thought, he hadn’t paid a lot of attention to them in the last week. Too wrapped up in that sexy piece of tech he managed to get his hands on, he didn’t even realize it had been a week since he went to see them and he was really hoping the outing he planned for the two of you with all the money he just won would make up for it.

Rocket decided to go sit down with Quill to see whatever the twat was so obsessed with watching on the multiple screens littered in different lounge set ups in the club.

“Whatcha watching Quill?” He figured just asking outright would be the best course of action.

Peter took another swallow of his own drink before turning to Rocket “ It’s footage from the dance floor, you can vote for your favorite section of the floor  if you really like someone dancing or if it’s so bad you want to enjoy watching the person fuck up”

Rocket was about to ask Pete if he saw anything from the dance floor concerning their newest crew member when a voice rang through the comm system of the club.

“THIS IS MR.COSMIC SHOUTING OUT FROM THE DANCE FLOOR, WHERE TWO DANCE MAJORS ARE PUTTING ON ONE HELL OF A SHOW ! TUNE INTO SCREEN 6 TO WATCH AND ENJOY THE VIBES PARTY PEOPLE!!!”

Rocket got his answer as to where you went as he watched the screen switch to footage from the dance floor to where the object of his affection was enjoying themselves, looking sexier than he had ever seen them. The blonde dancing with them wasn’t hard on the eyes by any measure but he wasn’t comfortable with the amount of familiarity each showed when touching each other's bodies, though he couldn’t bring himself to move from his seat staring at the screen.

Tell me what you want, what you like, it's okay

I'm a little curious too

Each dancer walked towards the other slowly before meeting in the middle tentatively cupping each other's face in a shy but gently teasing manner.

Tell me if it's wrong, if it's right, I don't care

I can keep a secret, can you?

Both dragged a finger over their lips before slowly pointing at each other with a playful flirtation behind the flourishes of the hand movement.

Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind

Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite

 Their respective hands dragged their way from the head tapping it gently before sliding sensually down the torso before reversing the action back up the body. Licking the lower lip as if to get the traces of cherry off the lip before nipping at the air in front of them.

Don't tell your mother

Kiss one another

Die for each other

We're cool for the summer

Each leaned in close ghosting lips over one another before clawing down the column of each other's throats, leaving angry red marks trailing down the opposite side of each throat. Suddenly both broke apart to strut to opposite sides of the rented space.

Rocket’s breath caught in his throat when the two almost kissed, and then had to push down the feelings of possessiveness when he saw the welt on the side of your neck. Who was that blonde bitch that thought she had the right to leave marks on his Kit and before he could ruminate on the thought further his jaw dropped at the energy behind the strut. The look in their eyes when they strutted clearly spelt out the message bitches bow down; they were taking what they wanted with  full unabashed  confidence; Rocket hoped he got to be bitches in this situation.

Take me down into your paradise

Don't be scared, 'cause I'm your body type

Just something that we wanna try

'Cause you and I, we're cool for the summer

Sliding hands down over the crotch to give clear indication to what paradise was , rolling the bodies down slowly before snapping their heads up into a well timed hair flip with the music. Rapid small movements showing the control each dancer had over their abdominal muscles, coupled with rolling hips and arm movements that flowed in time with the beat occasionally slowing down for emphasis. 

The lyrics faded out to Rocket for a moment as he focused on the way Kits body responded to the mystery blonde, was she an old lover or someone looking to become a new lover? He watched as the blonde splayed themselves down on the floor, arms above her head ,legs open wide as Kit slid over their body grinding before rolling their body against  the woman then guiding her back up onto her feet and into the next set of moves for their dance.

Rocket had always been impressed by the way his Kit had moved even before he tied them to the bed. He had loved watching them scale buildings and whatever was in the way really during missions, the level of trust they had in themselves to make each jump astounded him. The dark corners of Rockets mind reached out to coax him into remembering why you had taken up the hobby you had at that level, it was his Kits version of an indirect suicide attempt each time they jumped or climbed something before he forcibly put some safety tech in their gear. For once the darkness in his mind was unable to take root this evening because Rocket was too entranced by the swinging hips of his darling Kit.

We're cool for the summer

We're cool for the summer

The next strut across the dance floor had both dancers give their breasts a quick grab in an aggressive but suggestive way, licking their lips as they did so, before dropping their hips down and rocking them side to side.

Shh, don't tell your mother

Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind

Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite

(Take me down)

Rocket watched as you slid in front of the mystery blonde only to have hands heavy over your body directing where your body needed to move to make it look like you were seeking the blondes touch. Rocket couldn’t help but let out a small growl as he watched as the two nearly kissed again before losing the sound to the echoing of his own dropped jaw. Kit had gone from standing on two feet to moving into a perfectly timed body roll right against the floor, before just as quickly moving into the next series of moves.

“Goddamn they are good at floorwork” 

Rocket for the first time since the dancing started remembered Quill was sitting right next to him and he did not appreciate that leering look he was giving them. Peter looked at the glare Rocket gave him before quirking his head to the side in confusion.

“What I can enjoy the view, it’s not like they’re with anyone and they are clearly looking for some fun tonight. If not with the smoking hot blonde then with someone else” 

Peter turned to look at his clearly aggravated friend with more attention than he had previously been giving to ask the question that had been stuck on his mind for the last while and it would clear up whether or not he should go join you on the dancefloor. One thing was certain at the end of the night was that the newest crewmate was going to officially be the one they ended any dance battles with; you were a goddamn assassin on the dance floor.

“What’s going on with you two? Thought you both were a thing, especially seeing all the marks you left on them but in the last week especially you’ve been ignoring them and every attempt they made to get your attention in favor of playing with the new tech you got your hands on instead. You ghosting them or something because I know I’ve been guilty of it in the past but dude not cool if you are”

Rocket’s ears flattened to his head, he’d known he had failed to pay attention to his Kit in the last week but he didn’t realize how many times they had tried to initiate during that week. He thought they were just really happy he had something to play with, and didn’t even think to look closer into the situation to see if his assumption was based in fact. Flark he was an asshole.

“What the flark is ghosting?”  Rocket tried to pull some of the self loathing into aggression in his voice instead, after all Pete was contemplating shooting his shot and he needed to shut that shit down asap.

Even he recognized when he spoke that his voice failed to have the level of bite he wanted from it.

“It’s when you start shutting down communication with a person somewhat abruptly, I mean it’s not entirely the same since it’s pretty obvious what your time is going to, but it is kinda similar”

Peter took another gulp of his drink “Look whatever issues you two got going on, you both need to figure that shit out, before”  He started to trail off not knowing how to finish the sentence off without potentially pissing Rocket off.

“Before?”  Rocket didn’t like the mixture of emotions on Peter’s face.

“Before our darling crewmate decides that the lack of clarification from your end means that you’re no longer interested in pursuing anything further with them”

Rocket watched as Peter’s eyes trailed back to the screen again before pointing at it “Afterall an outfit with dance moves like that? That’s someone putting the clear vibe out that they want to be seen as attractive and would like some attention”

Rocket looked up at the screen himself to see what the dance moves that Peter was trying to call attention to.

Gotta be compatible

Takes me to my limits

Girl, when I break you off

I promise that you won't want to get off

If you're horny, let's do it

Ride it, my pony

My saddle's waitin'

Come and jump on it

The variety of different moves that you were able to pull off while having your knees on the dancefloor both impressed and aroused him. Rocket downed his drink quickly before heading down to the dance floor, as he had some misunderstandings to clear up before he had to shove his blaster up the nostrils of some misinformed dumbass that tried to touch you. He waved Quill off as he told him good luck, he didn’t need it after all he was damn good at getting the results he wanted when he put his mind to it.

You were having a blast dancing with Stacy, spinning around each other just like old times, and judging by the amount of eyes on you during your dancing it was safe to say it wouldn’t be hard to find a partner to lick your wounds with. You headed over to the bathrooms opting to wait outside for her to finish when you felt someone grab your hand, in a grip that you were very familiar with.

“Can we talk?” You looked down to lock eyes with Rocket's dark whiskey colored eyes, you could see the jealousy he was trying to squash down and the gruffness of his voice did nothing to disguise that the question was more of a demand than request.

You snatched your hand back “I don’t know Rocket you seem to be far happier when I’m not talking to you” You glowered at him not bothering to hide the hostility in your eyes, you were sick of feeling like you were just an afterthought, it just re-enforced to you the belief that you were too much for anyone in a relationship to handle.

“I just wanna talk to yeah, Kit” He shouted over the music more aggressively than he had meant to, he wasn’t used to you being so pissed at him and he wasn’t responding well to it at all.

Rocket watched as your face glowed with rage, a  vicious scowl cutting across your lips, eyes filled with a fury he wasn’t used to being directed at him and he could see your hands clench having the nails bite into the skin.

“YOU DON’T GET TO USE PET NAMES WHEN YOU’VE BEEN IGNORING ME FOR A WEEK! IF I’M NOT WORTH INVESTING ATTENTION IN JUST TELL ME AND I CAN MOVE ON YOU FUCKING COWARD!!”

Your face was flushed a deep red, your breathing coming into your lungs in quick frenzied breaths, and your entire body trembling with rage. How fucking dare he! You were going to tear him a new orifice but then suddenly you heard a voice interrupt the blossoming fight.

“Hello Friends, I get that you’re trying to sort some shit out but we don’t need you killing everyone's vibes. So here is a private room for you to hash it out in. Peace Bitches!!”

All you remember was seeing the swirl of the galaxy before finding yourself with Rocket in a very comfy pale blue room accented with an array of lush plants and plush looking furniture in shades of dark oak brown.

“Did I just see the entirety of the galaxy or did the entirety of the galaxy see me?”  You plopped down on the couch taking note of how comfortable it felt as you reoriented yourself with reality.

“I have no idea” Rocket inhaled for the joint that was already lit in his mouth “When the flark did I get a joint?”

You shook your head and rolled your eyes “Mr.Cosmic, duh”  You took a drag from your  joint that you forgot you were smoking. Where did I?  You already answered your own question.

Rocket took another draw of the joint exhaling it through his muzzle “I didn’t realize that I was ignoring you right away and I didn’t want to approach you till I had planned some grand event to make it up to you. Guess I screwed the pooch with that huh?”

Your shoulder slumps as you leaned forward “Always the engineer eh Rocket? Can’t show someone a solution till it’s finished. I would have just preferred if you went to bed with me yesterday” You took a harsh inhale of the joint “I even made a big production of dragging Judy around near you announcing like a git that it was bedtime and I was going to enjoy a nice cuddle that night and no reaction from you at all”

Rocket wanted to smack himself on the forehead,  thinking back that must have been why Gamora suggested that he go to bed last night instead of falling asleep at his work bench again. 

“Why didn’t you just snatch the ting out of my hands if you wanted my attention?” Rocket’s voice was low, he couldn’t understand why you didn’t just snatch the item out of his paws if you wanted attention. Others have done it before so why didn’t you?

A hollow chuckle escaped your lips “Like that wouldn’t have gotten me bitten”

“I wouldn’t have bitten you” Rocket could feel his hackles start to raise as he snapped out the phrase harsher than he meant to.

Irritation slipped into your voice with every syllable “You bit Mantis twice a month ago for doing the same thing you’re suggesting and it clearly bothers you when people do that Rocket. I’d never disrespect such a clear and obvious boundary that you were presenting!” 

Rocket didn’t know what to say he wasn’t that great at the emotional talkin stuff, getting people over their rock bottom moments he could flarkin do that no damn problem but trying to do the same about current issues, that was hard for him.

“I wouldn’t have bitten you” He placed a paw on your shoulder only to have you shrug it off and turn away from him, slowly curling into yourself as the last wisps of the joint slipped out of your mouth.

“Of course you wouldn’t have” The bitterness in your voice surprised Rocket “You haven’t approached me for sex at all” You turned to look at Rocket hating that there was no way that he couldn’t see the tears threatening to escape from the edges of your eyes “If I was some curiosity you sated and decided it wasn’t good enough fucking tell me!!”  You turned your head away “Don’t fucking lead me on and hope that finally someone might want to deal with my damage enough to actually put the effort in” 

You were fully crying though not facing Rocket.

Rocket couldn’t believe what he was hearing! Did you not remember how he responded to you the first time you both slept together? How completely enthralled he was with every reaction he was able to pull from your incredibly responsive body?  He didn’t want to scare you with his libido, with how he wanted to feel your skin on his fur, how much he wanted to sleep with you still buried deep into that delightful pussy of yours just so he could go to bed feeling as connected to a person as closely as physically possible.

“I can’t deal with another person saying that they want to put in the effort to know my damage, to want to help with it and then silently reneging on the offer without giving me the update. Leaving me to keep hoping that maybe this time I’m enough, that this time someone is going to say something and mean it. That I’m not going to be abandoned just like the stray I am once the novelty of me has worn off to then”

Your body shook with sobs.

“I just can’t” The sentence was broken up through shaky inhales of breath and tears.

Rocket was floored to hear what had just come out of your mouth, it would seem that his Kit had just as shitty an inner voice as he did. He also wanted to hunt down every asshat that had made you feel that way but right now you needed assurance and he was going to give it to you but he knew he needed to show through actions as talk was cheap to you.

Rocket leaned over your hunched form, nuzzling at your tear streaked face and started to lick away at the tears which caused you to turn your head confused. He took the opportunity offered to get his head under your chin to start purring underneath it hoping the vibrations would soothe you. You weren’t shoving him away so that had to be a good sign right? He gently pushed you down on the plush couch while pushing himself further into your torso, trying to get as much skin to fur as he could get. He removed his top before continuing with what he had started.

He hoped that this would work.

He heard the quick inhale of breath when one of his fangs nipped under your chin as he was giving it soft reassuring licks and he couldn’t help himself but he nibbled again. He continued to kiss the column of your throat, leaving small occasional nips just to keep hearing the delightful sound you made every time he did. He was elated in how you moved your body so responsively to his touch, arcing your torso towards him making it easy to start slowly dragging his paw over the tops of your breasts. He kissed the small bit of skin behind your ear that he had unintentionally ignored during your last physical tryst, and instantly regretted not capitalizing on the bundle of nerves sooner because the noises you made were downright criminal in all the best ways.

Taking both hands off of your breasts for a moment, Rocket cupped your face drawing you into a long sensual kiss. You felt as he left several small kisses on your lips as if to leave his mark on every section before sliding his tongue into your mouth.

Rocket felt so relieved when you kissed back, the feeling of your arms wrapping his torso gave him the confidence to keep going as he reached down to unclip your top. He smiled into the kiss as he felt the warmth of each exposed breast against his torso, feeling as each nipple started to harden in response to the sensation of his fur against them. He could already smell evidence of your arousal currently pooling within your underwear as you both kissed, and he didn’t think he could get harder but there you were making him surprise himself.

He broke the kiss to continue nipping at your neck with added pressure, addicted to getting to hear those sounds come out of your mouth again, and they only got better when he got his deft fingers around those pert nipples of yours. Enjoying every second of listening to you lose control over your vocal capabilities as he lightly tortured each nipple, gently scraping his claw over each. Kissing down your torso he could feel your hands stroke the top of his head as he kissed over the tops of each freed breast, enjoying the combination of scents that was currently soaking your body, the lingering smells of the dance floor, the smoke from the joint you just smoked and all the enticing smells that peaked out from your lower half.

“R…ock…et” 

Was all that was able to slip out of your mouth once Rocket got his jaw around one of your tasty mounds, tongue spoiling the delicate areola with tender sensation. 

Rocket grinned at the eager response as his other paw busied itself kneading the other breast so that it didn’t feel neglected, before switching breasts lavishing the right with just as much enthusiasm as he did the left.

Your head felt dizzy with sensation as your body was painfully sensitive to his touch and some small part of your brain reminded you that solving communication issues with sex is what started this all but you were unable to focus once he slid off your pants.

Rocket’s mouth watered in anticipation as he was staring at your sopping wet mewling quim, flushed with arousal, your clitoris peaking out erect begging for attention. He took a second to let his hot breath wash over the delicate flesh watching in delight as it trembled in response before getting his tongue around his new favorite snack. Rocket quickly went to work reacquainting himself with every contour of your labia, sucking on each gently relishing in each moan that you let out before securing his maw against your clit. Rocket made sure he had good suction around the delectable nub that he was about to torture, as he lazily stroked the clit in small circles before alternating to bigger ones. He loved how your thighs trembled on either side of his head as he sucked the clit directly keeping it lightly trapped between two of his fangs. He switched to a rapid flicking of his tongue vertically as he switched tempo between soft and hard sucking, you came seconds later.

Rocket didn’t stop there fully intent to flood your body with so much dopamine and serotonin that you wouldn’t be able to entertain such stupid thoughts when you two finally got to the talking aspects of the issues you were having but for now this time was for your pleasure.

Rocket’s tongue stroked each inner wall of your cunt like he was trying to make his own 3-D model of it in his head. It didn't take long for him to find the location of the small ridged section of your velvety walls that marked the sensitive bundle of nerves that was your g-spot nor did it take him long to start manipulating said bundle of nerves to the point that your knees turned to jelly. Rocket continued to thrust his tongue at a pistons speed not content with the few orgasms that he had already coaxed from your willing body already, no he wanted to make sure you were thoroughly lubricated when he finally slid in. Though the pre-cum leaking from his fully erect cock was sure to help ease himself into you.

Rocket pulled away once he felt that he was satisfied with his work and judging by the lustful glaze that clouded your pretty irises he had a right to be proud. He smirked at the whimper you made as he rubbed the head of his cock up and down the soaked labia that he had just had his tongue around before slowly sinking into his favorite type of warmth. He rolled his hips into yours slowly enjoying the gasp you made as he did, he was even more enthused to watch the hips that had tormented him on the dance floor, roll to meet his with a degree of urgency that made him feel real good about himself.

Rocket kept his pace slow, deliberate so that you could feel every point of contact from each other whenever he thrust in, all you could do was chant his name like a prayer or a curse before wrapping your legs around him to bring him closer. You needed him closer.

Rocket busied himself groping your breasts as he continued to thrust, he would have preferred to take things slower but he just couldn’t. He needed to feel this closeness with you if the communication problem was ever going to be fixed. Rocket bit into the side of your neck as he came, lightly panting from the exertion and you could hear a few quiet contented trills as Rocket enjoyed the aftermath of his orgasm.

You were expecting him to slide out, and put distance between the both of you like the last time but to your surprise Rocket made no moves to get up.

“I wanna be close with you like this all the time, but it’s not something we could pull off living and working on a ship. And I didn’t want to scare you off with how much I like touchin yah”

You looked down at Rocket sighing lightly to yourself, you were both a pair of idiots that liked to assume what the other was thinking and the meaning behind each action.

“We need to have that actual talk, Rocket, we can’t keep doing this back and forth dance of assuming what the other is up to then getting it wrong. I can’t handle the emotional whiplash”

Your eyes were begging him to agree.

Rocket looked up at you “You’re right” he paused before an idea crossed his mind “Maybe we can go on a trip just the two of us to hash this all out without our idiot crewmates making commentary?”

He was trying so hard, and it did sound like a good idea for you both “Alright Rocket, that sounds great”

The smile that he gave you in response was infectious and you couldn’t help but smile back as well.

Though neither of you meant to, the both of you fell asleep in the private room of The Blazing Place but woke up in your room on the Milano with a few pre-rolled joints on your bedside table and a note that read: Glad you two were able to work things out. Enjoy these joints to help you both keep up with the new better vibes!Come back anytime!

Mr.Cosmic

You decided to fall back asleep in Rocket's arms dreaming of quality time spent on the vacation you had yet to plan but things were looking up. @raccoonfallsharder @watchersclaws-blog

[rehabscenter]

How Nasha Mukti Kendras Are Changing Lives in Rural India

A Beacon of Hope for Addiction Recovery in Rural Communities

In rural areas across India, addiction continues to be a pressing issue, particularly with the rise in alcohol, drug, and substance abuse. However, Nasha Mukti Kendras are emerging as vital centers of hope, providing life-saving rehabilitation services to individuals in remote regions. These centers are not just changing individual lives but are making a positive impact on entire communities.

The Importance of Nasha Mukti Kendras in Rural India

Addiction treatment in rural India has traditionally faced challenges, such as lack of access to medical care, stigma surrounding addiction, and insufficient mental health resources. Nasha Mukti Kendras bridge this gap by offering both physical and mental health support in areas where rehabilitation services are often limited. These centers provide structured programs that include detoxification, therapy, and aftercare, ensuring that individuals have the resources to recover fully.

Holistic Approaches to Recovery

Nasha Mukti Kendras use a holistic approach to help individuals overcome addiction. Many of these centers focus on not only detoxing the body but also treating the emotional and mental aspects of addiction. Through counseling sessions, group therapy, and community support, patients are guided through the recovery process with compassion and understanding.

Breaking the Stigma of Addiction

In rural areas, addiction is often surrounded by social stigma, making it difficult for individuals to seek help. Nasha Mukti Kendras plays a crucial role in breaking this stigma by creating awareness about addiction as a medical condition, not a moral failing. Through education and outreach programs, these centers are encouraging more individuals to come forward and seek the help they need.

Bringing Hope to Rural Communities

By offering free or low-cost services, Nasha Mukti Kendras has made addiction treatment accessible to people who may not have the financial means to seek help elsewhere. These centers have become lifelines, helping individuals regain control of their lives and ultimately bringing hope to rural communities struggling with addiction.

[anniekoh]

IN BETWEEN SPACES: An Anthology of Disabled Writers

Edited by Rebecca Burke (2022)

In Between Spaces, Stillhouse Press’s first ever anthology, centers the experiences of thirty-three disabled poets, short-story writers, and essayists as they navigate the physical and emotional complexities of disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, and mental illness. Compiled by an editorial team of disabled writers, this timely collection of often-overlooked voices celebrates joy, freedom, and the power of agency, while at the same time confronting and challenging the stigmas and barriers, visible and invisible, that too often come to define life with a disability.

Bodies of Truth: Personal Narratives on Illness, Disability, and Medicine

Edited by Dinty Moore, Erin Murphy, Renee Nicholson (2019)

“Medicine still contains an oral tradition, passed down in stories: the stories patients tell us, the ones we tell them, and the ones we tell ourselves,” writes contributor Madaline Harrison. Bodies of Truth continues this tradition through a variety of narrative approaches by writers representing all facets of health care. And, since all of us have been or will be touched by illness or disability—our own or that of a loved one—at some point in our lives, any reader of this anthology can relate to the challenges, frustrations, and pain—both physical and emotional—that the contributors have experienced.

Bodies of Truth offers perspectives on a wide array of issues, from food allergies, cancer, and neurology to mental health, autoimmune disorders, and therapeutic music. These experiences are recounted by patients, nurses, doctors, parents, children, caregivers, and others who attempt to articulate the intangible human and emotional factors that surround life when it intersects with the medical field.

[phumelelanene]

Navigating the Mind

I recently had the chance to dive into the world of mental health and occupational therapy through the lens of the movie "A Beautiful Mind" (2001). It's incredible how a film can take you on an emotional rollercoaster and leave you with profound insights.

The movie tells the story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician grappling with schizophrenia. His journey, filled with delusions and hallucinations, paints a vivid picture of the complexities of mental health conditions. It's safe to say that watching Nash's struggles and triumphs has forever changed the way I view this field.

Nash's life, dominated by his mental health condition, serves as a stark reminder of the occupational barriers individuals with mental health challenges face. As an occupational therapy (OT) student, I've come to understand the crucial role we play in breaking down these barriers. Our mission is to help people like Nash regain their independence and find meaning in their daily lives. "A Beautiful Mind" reinforced the idea that there's no one-size-fits-all approach – customized interventions are key.

In my own experiences working with clients battling mental health issues, I've seen firsthand how conditions like schizophrenia can lead to social isolation and make everyday tasks seem insurmountable. One client, much like Nash, struggled with auditory hallucinations that disrupted their ability to concentrate on basic activities. To help them, I had to adopt a holistic approach tailored to their unique needs.

The film simultaneously challenged and reinforced my understanding of mental health and occupational therapy. It reiterated that mental health conditions are intricate and can significantly impact a person's life. It underscored the importance of empathy and individualized care because everyone's journey is uniquely their own.

On the flip side, it pushed me to ponder the limitations of medical models in addressing mental health. Nash's recovery wasn't just about medication; it was about social support and his own resilience. This aligns with the holistic nature of occupational therapy, where we consider not only the physical but also the psychological and social aspects of well-being.

Throughout the movie, I couldn't help but wonder about the role OT could have played in Nash's life. We're trained to assess and address the impact of mental health conditions on daily activities. In Nash's case, an OT could have helped him develop coping strategies, manage symptoms, and adapt his environment to support his goals.

The film also shed light on the stigma surrounding mental illness. As OT students and future practitioners, we've seen how the lack of social support can worsen mental health issues. Part of our job is encouraging clients to connect with supportive friends, family, or support groups. It's a way to break down stigma and promote understanding, creating safe spaces for those battling mental health challenges.

Watching "A Beautiful Mind" has truly transformed my perspective as an OT student. It emphasized the importance of empathy, individualized care, and tackling occupational barriers in mental health rehabilitation. As I continue on my occupational therapy journey, I'm dedicated to advocating for the needs of individuals facing mental health challenges and helping them find meaning in their lives.

American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA) official website's mental health resources page - www.aota.org/mental-health-resources

A Beautiful Mind" a video where John Nash experiences a particularly challenging moment due to his schizophrenia https://youtu.be/ehhy-_Cg4QU?si=cK9QWvqM-pGacnxc

References:

1. American Occupational Therapy Association. (2014). What is occupational therapy? Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy.aspx

2. American Occupational Therapy Association. (2021). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(Supplement_2). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2021.75S200

Goffman, E. (1963). Stigma: Notes on the management of spoiled identity. Prentice-Hall.

[weaselishmcdiesel]

AHSJSJ in reference to https://at.tumblr.com/weaselishmcdiesel/idk-if-youre-being-serious-in-the-tags-but-if-you/b7me6xnnx57f (i was the anon in question)

its definitely less “official” than proper therapist, but the letter of recommendation for an emotional supper pet you get is in fact from a Real Certified Therapist (at least mine was, i checked), and it carries no indication of being provided through the website, so i doubt people would be like “oh this isn’t legitimate”

in general is it cutting corners? certainly, but it is a good option if you dont have access to/funds for a proper diagnosis, and if you genuinely think an emotional support animal would make your life better, its worth researching. i dont know if i’d call it “fake” per say, but it is for sure easier to fake than yknow a proper diagnosis, so i see why this would be an issue nonetheless. two sides to everything etc etc

(if youre curious to know more or see my letter i’m happy to send it through dms or whatever)

oo, erm, please take the rest of my response in the context that i really have, maybe a collective of 3 hours worth of research on this topic as i was originally planning not to use an ESA site at all, and im not aware of the specifics of any experience using official, medical, therapy options.

im really glad that everything went smoothly for you, and i hope that more people can have access to treatment just as easily and with just as much documentation to prove it.

But the conduct surrounding the treatment of mental health is unfairly complicated so it's not unwise to be picky about which route one takes to receive the documentation and care they require. ideally, no one would have to worry if the letter they acquired IS legitimate and they could collect the proper benefits. unfortunately, i dont know if my school cares about my mental health more than their precious building so much so that they would dig around and find some critical loophole to keep my pet out

the research i DID do uncovered reviews stating that people had their pettable letters denied and in some cases there was fine print that prevented them from getting refunded. the question at the end of the day is do i trust the ESA site to give me valid documentation MORE than i trust my school to be OVERLY, even MALICIOUSLY nitpicky about the legitimacy of my paperwork.

and, i personally would have to be cautious since it's more than a simple drive my cat would have to endure but a plane ride too, and another one back if he's suddenly denied an ESA position, so i can't risk the letter having even one pitfall. i do hope you understand everyone's apprehension ^^ I will continue doing my research and hope that in the end i dont give my school one more reason to be even more strict with ESA especially for people who need them more than me (because there are, probably, people who poorly fake the papers and then make it harder for the rest of us as the other user is calling attention to)

[nurseeden]

Checking Out Diverse Nursing Careers: Find Your Perfect Path in Healthcare

Exploring Diverse Nursing⁤ Careers: Find Yoru Perfect Path in Healthcare

Exploring Diverse⁣ Nursing Careers: ​Find Your Perfect Path in healthcare

When it⁢ comes to healthcare, nursing ⁣is one⁣ of the⁢ most ⁣versatile and rewarding ‍professions available. With a wide range of specialties and career paths,nursing ‍offers opportunities ‍for ‌personal growth,job satisfaction,and a chance to make a genuine difference in⁤ patients’ lives. This article ‌delves into various nursing careers, providing ‌insights to help you find the perfect path in healthcare.

understanding the Role of a Nurse

Nurses are often the⁣ backbone of the healthcare system, providing essential care and support to patients.Their⁣ responsibilities can range from clinical ​duties to patient education, collaboration with ​healthcare teams, and⁢ advocacy for patient needs. Here are⁢ some of the most common roles‍ nurses play:

Assessing patient​ health conditions

Administering medication and treatments

Providing emotional support to patients​ and families

Educating patients about disease management

Collaborating⁢ with⁤ doctors and⁤ other health professionals

Diverse Nursing Career Paths

This section‌ explores various nursing specialties that offer unique challenges and ⁣rewards:

1. Registered Nurse⁢ (RN)

Registered Nurses‍ are crucial in patient care across various settings, ⁤including hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations.‍ They ‍provide direct patient care ⁢and coordinate treatment plans.

2. Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse Practitioners perform advanced clinical roles, diagnosing and treating medical‌ conditions. ‌They often have the autonomy to manage their practices and provide primary care to ⁤patients.

3. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

CNSs focus on specific patient populations, such as pediatrics or geriatrics, providing ‌specialized care and‍ expert⁤ consultation for nurses in their field.

4. Certified Nurse Midwife ‍(CNM)

CNMs specialize in women’s reproductive health, offering care throughout ⁣pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. They provide support for natural birthing ​practices⁤ and family planning.

5. Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

CRNAs are advanced practice nurses​ who administer anesthesia and provide care⁢ before, during, and ⁣after surgical procedures, playing a critical role in ⁢surgical teams.

6.⁤ Pediatric​ Nurse

Pediatric Nurses specialize in caring for infants, children, and adolescents,‍ focusing on both ‌the physical and emotional‌ needs of younger ​patients.

7. Geriatric Nurse

Geriatric Nurses work with elderly patients, ​addressing the ⁤unique health issues that arise in older adults and ⁤promoting quality care and comfort.

8.Home Health Nurse

Home Health Nurses provide ⁣care for patients in their homes, often ‍assisting with rehabilitation after an illness or surgery, ⁤and ensuring continuity⁤ of care in familiar⁣ surroundings.

Benefits of‍ Pursuing a Career in Nursing

Choosing a career in nursing ⁤comes with numerous benefits:

Job Security: nursing is a high-demand profession‍ with numerous ‍opportunities across the ‌globe.

Diverse Job‌ Opportunities: with various specialties available, nurses can ‍choose‍ areas that align⁢ with ⁤their interests and‌ passions.

Impactful Work: ‍Nurses play⁣ a ⁣vital role in improving patients’ lives, providing a sense of fulfillment.

Flexible Schedule: Nursing offers⁣ various shift options, which can accommodate personal commitments and lifestyles.

Potential‌ for⁣ Advancement: Continuing education and certification can lead to higher positions and increased responsibilities.

Tips for Finding Your Perfect Nursing Path

To ensure you find a nursing career that suits your interests and goals, consider ‍these practical‍ tips:

Self-Assessment: Reflect on your strengths, ⁢interests, and the type of habitat you thrive in.

Research Specialties: Explore various nursing fields through online resources, nursing ⁢associations, and ⁤networking with professionals.

Gain Experience: Volunteer or intern in⁣ different healthcare settings to experience various roles firsthand.

Seek Mentorship: Connect with experienced ‍nurses who can provide guidance ⁤and insights into different career paths.

Consider Further Education: Pursue specialized training or certifications to enhance ‍your skills and increase job prospects.

Case‌ Study: The Journey of a Nurse Practitioner

Jane Smith, an RN for five years, realized her passion for primary care while working in a family practice setting. She decided to​ advance her education and became a Nurse Practitioner (NP). today, she enjoys the autonomy of her role and the relationships she ⁣builds with her patients:

⁣ ⁢ “Becoming an NP has been one of the most rewarding decisions of my life. I love being able to provide not just ⁣treatment, but really connect with my patients and help⁤ them navigate their health‌ journeys.” – Jane Smith,NP

Real-life Experiences: What Nurses Say

1. The Joy of Patient Connections

Many ​nurses express that the connections formed with patients are the highlight of their careers. ⁣Whether ⁤it’s celebrating a patient’s recovery or providing comfort during difficult times, these experiences create lasting memories.

2.⁣ Continuous Learning

As healthcare⁢ evolves, nurses ⁤continually learn new ‍techniques and knowledge, enhancing their skills and ensuring they provide ⁤the best ���care ⁤possible.

Conclusion

Exploring diverse⁣ nursing careers allows individuals to find a path that resonates with their aspirations and values. ⁣With options ranging from direct patient care to specialized practice areas, the ⁤nursing field is rich⁢ with possibilities. By considering your​ interests, gaining experience, and seeking guidance, you can uncover the ⁤nursing career that perfectly aligns with⁣ your passion​ for healthcare. Start your journey today and discover the⁣ endless⁣ opportunities that await you in the world ⁢of nursing!

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The Role of Rehabilitation in Recovery and Wellness

Rehabilitation care plays a crucial role in helping individuals recover from illnesses, injuries, or surgeries and regain their independence and quality of life. Whether it’s recovering from a stroke, managing a chronic condition, or healing after surgery, rehabilitation offers a structured approach to recovery that focuses on physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. In India, the importance of rehabilitation care is gaining recognition as a vital component of healthcare.

What is Rehabilitation Care?

Rehabilitation care involves a combination of medical, physical, and psychological interventions designed to restore a person’s functional abilities and overall health. It is tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals and often includes therapies like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and counseling. The ultimate goal is to help individuals regain their independence and improve their quality of life.

In India, rehabilitation care has expanded significantly in recent years, catering to diverse needs such as post-surgical recovery, neurological rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, and chronic disease management.

Importance of Rehabilitation in Recovery

Promotes Physical Recovery: Rehabilitation focuses on restoring physical functionality through targeted exercises and therapies. For instance, after orthopedic surgery or a stroke, physiotherapy can help patients regain mobility and strength.

Manages Chronic Conditions: Chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions require continuous care. Rehabilitation programs in India are now addressing these needs with integrated solutions that combine lifestyle changes, physiotherapy, and counseling.

Enhances Emotional Well-being: Recovery is not just physical; it’s also emotional. Rehabilitation provides psychological support to help patients cope with their condition, fostering a positive outlook on recovery.

Improves Quality of Life: By addressing pain, enhancing mobility, and building strength, rehabilitation enables individuals to perform daily activities independently, improving their overall quality of life.

Rehabilitation Care in India

India is witnessing a growing demand for rehabilitation services due to rising cases of chronic diseases, injuries, and age-related conditions. Rehabilitation centers and home-based rehabilitation services are bridging the gap in healthcare, making recovery accessible and affordable.

Post-surgical Rehabilitation: Helping patients recover from surgeries like joint replacements or heart surgeries by regaining strength and mobility.

Neurological Rehabilitation: Addressing conditions like strokes, spinal cord injuries, and Parkinson’s disease through therapies aimed at restoring neural function.

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Aiding recovery after heart attacks or surgeries with a focus on exercise, diet, and emotional well-being.

Elderly Care: Providing personalized care for seniors to manage age-related issues and improve their mobility and independence.

Key Components of Effective Rehabilitation

Individualized Care Plans: Every patient’s recovery journey is unique. Rehabilitation programs must be tailored to address specific needs and goals.

Multidisciplinary Approach: Successful rehabilitation involves a team of healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and counselors.

Home-based Rehabilitation: In India, home-based rehabilitation care has gained traction, allowing patients to recover in familiar surroundings. Services like physical therapy, wound care, and counseling delivered at home ensure convenience and comfort.

Use of Technology: Innovations like telemedicine, virtual therapy sessions, and AI-powered recovery tools are enhancing the effectiveness of rehabilitation care in India.

Challenges in Rehabilitation Care in India

While rehabilitation care in India is growing, challenges such as limited access in rural areas, lack of trained professionals, and high costs persist. Addressing these issues requires increased investment, awareness campaigns, and training programs to build a skilled workforce.

Conclusion

Rehabilitation care is a cornerstone of recovery and wellness, offering individuals the opportunity to regain their independence and improve their quality of life. In India, the integration of rehabilitation into mainstream healthcare is paving the way for better outcomes for patients with diverse needs.

Whether through specialized centers or home-based services, rehabilitation is helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With its patient-centered approach, 2050 Healthcare is setting new benchmarks in rehabilitation, recovery and wellness.

By prioritizing personalized care and advanced solutions, 2050 Healthcare empowers individuals to achieve their recovery goals while enhancing their overall well-being.

As India advances in this field, the focus on personalized, patient-centered care will continue to make a difference in countless lives.

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Confidential Addiction Recovery in the UK- A Path to Healing and Renewal

Addiction recovery is a deeply personal journey that requires understanding, compassion, and expert guidance. In the UK, confidential Addiction Recovery UK services are designed to provide individuals with a safe and private environment to confront their struggles and build a healthier future. Whether dealing with substance abuse, alcohol dependency, or behavioral addictions, these services aim to support individuals every step of the way.

The Importance of Confidentiality in Addiction Recovery

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of effective addiction recovery. Many individuals hesitate to seek help due to the stigma surrounding addiction. A confidential approach ensures that personal struggles remain private, allowing clients to focus entirely on their recovery without fear of judgment or exposure. This safe space fosters honesty, openness, and trust—key elements for a successful recovery journey.

From initial consultations to therapy sessions and aftercare planning, confidentiality reassures individuals that their information will not be shared without their consent. Whether accessing private rehab facilities, online counseling, or group therapy sessions, anonymity remains a top priority.

Tailored Treatment Plans for Individual Needs

Addiction is not a one-size-fits-all issue, and neither should recovery be. UK-based confidential recovery services offer customized treatment plans that consider each individual’s unique circumstances, including the type and severity of addiction, mental health status, and personal goals.

These plans may include:

Detox Programs: Supervised medical detox to safely manage withdrawal symptoms.

Therapeutic Interventions: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused therapy to address the root causes of addiction.

Holistic Practices: Activities like yoga, meditation, and art therapy to promote emotional and physical well-being.

Family Support Programs: Involving loved ones in the recovery process to strengthen support systems.

Private Rehabilitation Centers

Private rehab facilities in the UK provide discreet and high-quality care. These centers often boast luxurious accommodations, highly skilled staff, and a wide range of therapeutic options. The secluded settings, often in serene countryside locations, offer clients the chance to focus entirely on their recovery away from external stressors.

Private facilities also cater to busy professionals, providing flexible schedules and options for executive programs that maintain discretion while delivering effective treatment.

Online and Remote Support

For those who prefer to seek help from the comfort of their own homes, confidential online addiction recovery services are increasingly popular. These include virtual counseling sessions, online group therapy, and self-paced recovery programs. This approach not only ensures privacy but also offers convenience and accessibility, particularly for individuals with mobility or time constraints.

Aftercare and Long-Term Recovery

Recovery doesn’t end after completing a program. Confidential addiction recovery services in the UK emphasize aftercare and long-term support. Regular check-ins, continued therapy, and access to peer support groups help individuals stay on track and manage the challenges of post-treatment life.

Conclusion

Confidential Addiction Recovery UK provides a lifeline for individuals ready to reclaim their lives. By prioritizing privacy and offering personalized, compassionate care, these services empower people to overcome addiction and embrace a future full of possibilities. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that help is available, and recovery is possible.

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Abstract

Background

Exploring the experiences of Long COVID patients who face challenges with employment may inform improvements in how healthcare systems can provide holistic care for this patient population.

Objective

Understand perspectives about the impact of Long COVID on employment and well-being among patients seeking healthcare for Long COVID.

Design

Qualitative study involving one-on-one interviews.

Participants

Eligible participants were 18 years of age or older, spoke English, self-reported as doing well in daily life before having COVID-19, and reported that COVID-19 was still having a significant impact on their life three or more months following an acute infection.

Approach

Participants were recruited from a post-COVID recovery clinic at an academic medical center. Interviews were conducted from August to September 2022.

Key Results

Among all participants (N = 21), most described that they were not able to work at a capacity equivalent to their norm pre-COVID-19. For those who continued working after their COVID-19 infection, the effort and energy required for work left little capacity to participate in other life activities and made it difficult to attend recommended healthcare appointments. Participants reported financial impacts of changes in employment including loss of income and changes in insurance, which were compounded by high healthcare costs. Changes in employment resulted in emotional repercussions including feelings of loss of self-identity and fear of judgement at work. Participants discussed issues surrounding access to strategies to address challenges posed by the impact of Long COVID on employment, including strategies learned from healthcare providers to cope with Long COVID symptoms at work and efforts to seek disability benefits or workplace accommodations.

Conclusions

Patients with Long COVID may face significant challenges due to changes in their ability to work. Healthcare providers can support these patients by connecting them to financial assistance resources, facilitating appropriate mental health treatment, and expediting workplace accommodation requests.

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Comprehensive Medical Clinic Services in Winnipeg

If you're searching for reliable and top-quality medical care in Winnipeg, look no further than a trusted medical clinic offering a wide range of services. Medical Clinic Winnipeg are essential for providing timely health care, catering to various needs from routine checkups to urgent treatment. Having access to well-rounded medical services ensures that your health concerns are addressed by professionals who are committed to providing the best care possible.

When looking for a medical clinic in Winnipeg, it is crucial to find one that offers comprehensive services suited to your health needs. Whether you require general health assessments, specialist consultations, or emergency care, a reputable clinic can be your go-to healthcare provider. These clinics are equipped with experienced medical practitioners who bring expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing different health conditions.

One of the significant benefits of visiting a well-established medical clinic is access to a variety of services. Medical clinics in Winnipeg provide services such as primary care, preventive health screenings, chronic disease management, mental health services, and minor surgical procedures. Having a one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs is not only convenient but also offers continuity of care. With an established relationship with your healthcare provider, follow-up visits and treatment plans are streamlined for better health outcomes.

Medical clinics also play a crucial role in offering preventive healthcare services. Regular health checkups and screenings are vital in detecting potential health risks early on. Services such as vaccinations, annual health assessments, and age-specific screenings are designed to maintain good health and prevent long-term issues. Being proactive in managing your health can lead to early intervention and more effective treatments, which ultimately contribute to improved quality of life.

For individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma, medical clinics in Winnipeg offer specialized care plans to help manage these illnesses. Through consistent monitoring and tailored treatment regimens, medical professionals ensure that patients maintain optimal health. These clinics provide resources and support, empowering patients to take charge of their health while maintaining a high standard of care.

In addition to general medical services, medical clinics in Winnipeg also address mental health concerns. The stigma surrounding mental health is gradually decreasing, and more people are seeking help to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges. Many clinics in Winnipeg offer counseling services, therapy, and mental health assessments to support patients through difficult times. Ensuring mental well-being is just as crucial as managing physical health, and these clinics offer compassionate care to all patients.

Another essential service provided by medical clinics is minor surgical procedures and in-office treatments. Whether you need a routine procedure like mole removal, stitching of minor wounds, or treatment for common skin conditions, medical clinics are equipped to handle these treatments efficiently. Having these procedures done in a clinic setting ensures safety and comfort while avoiding the need for extensive hospital visits.

What sets a professional medical clinic apart is its emphasis on patient-centered care. Clinics in Winnipeg ensure that patients' needs are met promptly and with compassion. The healthcare providers take time to listen to patient concerns and provide personalized care plans, fostering a trusting relationship. By focusing on the whole person and not just the symptoms, medical clinics promote overall well-being.

Furthermore, convenience plays a major role in selecting the right clinic. Many Medical Clinic Services In Winnipeg offer extended hours, making it easier for patients to schedule appointments that fit into their busy lives. Some even provide walk-in services for immediate care, ensuring that urgent health concerns are addressed quickly and effectively.

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Best alcohol rehabilitation centre in Faridabad

When seeking support for overcoming alcohol dependency, it is crucial to choose a treatment center that offers comprehensive and personalized care. Faridabad, a rapidly developing city in Haryana, has emerged as a hub for many top-tier rehabilitation facilities that specialize in treating alcohol addiction. These centers are equipped with the necessary expertise and resources to help individuals reclaim their lives from the grip of alcohol dependency.

A key feature of the best rehabilitation centre in Faridabad is their holistic approach to recovery. These centers recognize that overcoming alcohol addiction is not just about physical detoxification but also requires mental and emotional healing. The treatment programs are designed to address all aspects of the individual's well-being, ensuring a comprehensive recovery process. This approach often includes medical supervision for detox, therapy sessions to address underlying emotional issues, and support groups to foster community and accountability.

The best centers focus on creating an individualized treatment plan tailored to the unique needs of each person. They understand that alcohol addiction manifests differently in every individual, so they offer customized programs based on the severity of the addiction, any co-occurring mental health issues, and personal preferences. The treatment plans may include a combination of inpatient and outpatient services, depending on the individual's needs.

Therapeutic interventions are an essential component of alcohol rehabilitation in these centers. Evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are commonly used to help individuals challenge negative thought patterns and adopt healthier behaviors. Group therapy also plays a critical role, providing a space for individuals to connect with others who are going through similar challenges, thus offering mutual support and encouragement.

Along with therapy, the best rehabilitation centers emphasize the importance of life skills development. This includes training individuals in coping mechanisms, stress management techniques, and effective communication strategies, which are all vital for maintaining long-term sobriety. Many centers also provide vocational training and educational support to help individuals reintegrate into society and find stable employment once they have completed their treatment.

A significant advantage of alcohol rehabilitation centre in Faridabad is its blend of modern treatment approaches with a serene and supportive environment. Many centers are located in peaceful surroundings, offering an ideal setting for recovery. The atmosphere encourages relaxation and reflection, which are crucial for healing. In addition, these centers often have facilities that promote physical well-being, such as yoga, meditation, and fitness programs, helping individuals regain physical strength and mental clarity.

In addition to the standard treatment protocols, the best centers offer aftercare support. Recovery from alcohol addiction is an ongoing process, and the best facilities in Faridabad understand the importance of continued support after the initial treatment phase. This may involve follow-up counseling sessions, support group meetings, and ongoing medical care to ensure that individuals remain on track with their recovery journey.

Ultimately, the best alcohol rehabilitation centers in Faridabad are those that offer compassionate care, evidence-based treatment, and long-term support. They focus on the holistic recovery of individuals, ensuring that they not only overcome addiction but also develop the tools necessary for maintaining a healthy, sober life. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol dependency, choosing the right rehabilitation facility can make all the difference in achieving lasting recovery.

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Yapping about my tf character and story surrounding him

OC, preferably called MC - he has his own AU fanfiction where he shares the title of main character with no one else but Megatron who I'm an avid fan of. I will excuse his war crimes viciously :3 in my AU, he can be the good guy gone corrupt and then redeemed all I need him to.

My topic revolves around Diatriel, formerly Triel, formerly D-03-med. He was constructed in Tarn and worked in Mine D (hence the ID) where he was assigned to be a medical drone. Aka, slave medic for the miners. Guess who else was in that mine?

Anyway. Big part of his personality are anger issues. They're not mental health issues though: he got it from an accident in his early cycles from using a low-quality vital reader on himself.

This paragraph is about why that affected him the way it did, I like specifics so you can skip this if, I actually don't know why. So, basically vital readers (the thing that's inserted into a patient's neck port to read their pulse rate, processor activity, internal temperature etc) connect via two contacts. I'm gonna be speaking about my AU the entire time, so not everything's canon but I don't wanna constantly specify "in my story" or whatever. These contacts, they send electric signals through the processor that stimulates all lobes and returns with information about vitals. High-quality readers also attach magnetically, but the crap slaves got was obviously Aliexpress level out of polyester 10× over/undersized or whatever (😭) and didn't have basic shit that improved safety like above. But what would happen if a medic wouldn't attach the cable properly? If the signal kept being sent, and not extracted? It would overload, eventually, especially if left in place longer. Like with heavier injuries or stasis lock. At some point, the patient would have mild seizures, but as mild as they are, they still would be constant and refreshed until the processor is fried.

That's what happened to my LilMan! The lobe which is responsible for emotions and sensations basically fried. But alongside the anger issues, his pain receptors also shut down almost completely. Ripping his arm off would cause him as much discomfort as stubbing your toe. Grgh, but you continue with your day, although annoyed.

So, especially in his young age when it was fresh, the anger issues were almost impossible to control, and worst cases even caused seizures lol. (Spoiler, it cooled down a millennia later to just explosive frustration.) Triel was known for them issues, and really bad boys would not leave his med berth alive... who cared? Not the higher ups! The more corpses, the more spare parts they didn't have to get their servos stained for.

He wasn't communicative either. And med-drones were so, typically. You see, slaves that were privileged with such great knowledge could potentially reach for more power than they were allowed, that had to be compensated for... that was resulted by turning off their voice boxes. Maybe you ask, but they're medics, they'd know how to just turn their voice box off!? Yup. They acted like it was a bit okay kept to your own caste, but it had to be off in public. It was great for medics to turn them on while working on a patient and yap their sparks out. Not for Triel, haha, he was allergic to stupidity which was typical for a minor whose physical skill mattered more than education!

So, beloved D-16 once got his arm rolled over by a cart. Shredz. Guess who treated him? Wrong, not Triel; the original medic assigned to him actually sedated the pits out of him (they were from a death cult) and left, 'n that's where Triel came in and saved the stellar cycle.

Specification paragraph. The nerds will know that the equivalent of day is solar cycle; stellar cycle stands for year. My AU doesn't use the first one that way. If you care.

I hesitate to go into the dynamics of Triel and D-16, who named himself Destron after gaining the first one's support. The name idea isn't mine, and I just can't find the OG on Tumblr, but if anyone finds them or they're for some reason reading this post, I really wanna credit them! It was a fancomic about D-16 and Orion in TF1 where D was doing something with his ID and Pax catched a glimpse of D's real name being Destron. I fell in love immediately. I exploded.

But anyway. I'm very unsure if I'll post the story fully, ever, or at all, so idk if it would be a spoiler to spill about too much stuff.

Diatriel's altmode is a figuristic helicopter. The alts for his servos are obviously medical tools, and he doesn't have blasters. He doesn't like mid or far range combat AT ALL, neither is he good at it in any shape or form, servo-to-servo only. But at least he's good at it! He used to be a gladiator, and although he begun way before Destron / Megatronus had, Diatriel is like, 9m tall and slim. He can technically be a worthy challenge in open spaces, but not a winner without his tricks. Speaking of which - tricks and body modifications is his passion. He is a surgeon and prosthetic architect at spark, and due to his crazy pain tolerance, he does most of the needed medical procedures on himself, by himself. He has a tail, for the advanced balance, four optics - two additional above his left one - fangs and retractable armour. I swear he's not a Mary Sue 😞 I just wanted him to be freaky. Instead of carrying around syringes with anesthetic, he just bites the victim with that stuff, which is also a giant plus in battle. The armour was originally for identity concealment, and has a small bit of ununtrium mixed into it, but it doesn't make him indestructible, it distributes the hit to decrease point damage. It's not like he could ever steal a big amount of it in his position, it really is just a chunk.

In many canon AU's, the dynamics between Megatron and his commanders are really not to my liking. I mean, of course you're gonna loose with this much dysfunctionality and backstabbery!! I don't like how Decepticons are EVIL 😈😨🥶👺 and the Autobots GOOD 😘😇💝🧘🏻‍♂️ that's just boring. So, this world is with a bit of Shattered Glass flavour. The Autobots were the privileged north, the Decepticons the oppressed south, and shit went down like in the French revolution. Of course he north was oppressed as well, but they were afraid to loose that status if they stood up for the slaves.

Orion Pax was Megatronus' supporter most of the time, but he was a pacifist through and through. He didn't understand Megatronus' drive to completely rid the Senate of power and embrace anarchy. He was a bit optimistic with his belief that they could talk it all out and no one would try to pull the entire power back again, let's be so for real. Most importantly: they were all young. Orion, Megatronus, Triel, later Soundwave too. Teenagers.

Megatronus saw it as betrayal, when Orion tried to "shush" him in front of the High Council and speak for him as if he was out of his mind. All his life, he was surrounded by violence and treachery, it was difficult to imagine anything else. And then! Orion gets selected to be the next Prime, and Megatronus is in despair that he is this naive and clueless, apparently. This isn't where they start hating eachother tho, because Pax isn't that enthusiastic about being a Prime; he actually knows the way you become one (this is what I mean here) and he tries to meet up with Megs to talk it out, but he's seen as the ultimate traitor and capitalism supporter now. So, without alternatives, he goes there and sacrifices his frame for "the greater good" he puts his last hope in. Except that this Prime sees war as the greater good 😯 oopsie. Why, you ask? Because Decepticons ain't giving up soon, and the matrix sees keeping the current way of politics as most peaceful. The matrix is actually a chip made by Vector Sigma for whoever says the right thing in its presence, there are no Primes actually, they're dead. All of that divine shit is Vector Sigma, an incredibly powerful and developed AI. Like, a "true AI". It watches over Cybertron's natural processes and only does a little for the societal part.

But I swayed a bit. This was supposed to be about Diatriel. Yeah, after that betrayal before the Senate, unable to find words that suffice enough to promise his loyalty, he just flashes his spark and swears on it to remain with their cause.

Uh, yeah. I have a ton I can add, but it's either not about Diatriel, or more about his present-time story. I spilled the lore for now. And as I finished this text, I settled that I regard my story not like a novel, but like a telling of my wonderful world. I wanna share it with someone who will like it, just like I get happy when I read other's AU's :D that being said, @keferon is the leading expert on that, check them out y'all. I'm so emotionally invested in everything they have for JazzProwl and TexAid I do backflips everytime I spot something new. And there's bunch of new stuff like, daily. Hurray. God bless them. Byee ⚘

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Breaking Stigma: Why Seeing the Best Psychiatrist in Delhi NCR is a Step Toward Healing

Mental health is as important as physical health, yet seeking help for mental health concerns remains a challenge for many due to the stigma surrounding it. This stigma prevents countless individuals from receiving the care they need, leading to prolonged suffering and diminished quality of life. However, consulting the best psychiatrist in Delhi NCR is a crucial step toward healing, offering hope, guidance, and the tools to overcome mental health challenges.

Understanding the Stigma

Stigma surrounding mental health stems from societal misconceptions and a lack of awareness. Many people wrongly perceive mental health conditions as a sign of weakness or a personal failing, making it difficult for individuals to seek help openly. This stigma not only isolates those who are struggling but also perpetuates feelings of shame and helplessness.

Breaking this stigma starts with understanding that mental health issues are medical conditions that require professional intervention, just like physical illnesses. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness but an act of courage and self-care.

The Role of the Best Psychiatrist in Delhi NCR

Consulting the best psychiatrist in Delhi NCR can transform the way individuals approach their mental health. Psychiatrists are trained professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction.

At Tulasi Healthcare, the best psychiatrists provide a safe and non-judgmental space where patients can openly discuss their struggles. They work closely with each individual to create personalized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication management, and holistic practices such as mindfulness and stress-relief techniques.

Why Seeing a Psychiatrist is Crucial

Timely Diagnosis and Treatment: Delaying help often worsens mental health conditions. The best psychiatrist in Delhi NCR ensures timely intervention, preventing conditions from escalating.

Personalized Care: Every individual’s journey is unique, and personalized care is essential for effective recovery. Expert psychiatrists tailor treatment plans to address the specific needs of each patient.

Long-Term Support: Mental health recovery is a continuous process. Psychiatrists provide ongoing support, ensuring individuals build resilience and maintain emotional balance.

Overcoming Misconceptions: Engaging with a psychiatrist helps individuals challenge and change the negative perceptions they may have about mental health care, empowering them to take control of their well-being.

Conclusion

Seeking help from the best psychiatrist in Delhi NCR is a transformative step toward healing. It not only breaks the chains of stigma but also empowers individuals to reclaim their lives. At Tulasi Healthcare, our dedicated team of psychiatrists is committed to providing compassionate care and comprehensive support for lasting mental wellness.

If you or a loved one is struggling, take the first step today. Reach out to Tulasi Healthcare and let us guide you on the path to recovery and a brighter future.