*freezes* P-Patton....~Logan

Roman’s Quarantine Quotes: 

“I wish I was a mermaid. then I could live underwater without any worries other than sharks.” 

But he seemed fine earlier?

-Roman

My poor Virgil 😢

We came to our room and he just slowly started breaking down. I couldn't even get him to talk to me before be fell asleep.

I just wish I could take all his stress and anxiety away 😔

-Patton

Yes he is not exactly happy at the thought of me being gone for a month, maybe more

I’ve decided that I am going to go home and try to convince my parents that I need to stay where I am.

I have yet to decide if I want to tell them about Roman, however.

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The highest result of education is tolerance.

 Helen Keller

(via entheognosis)

Some things it is A-OK to say to your doctor:

No

Wait

Stop 

(These are full sentences! You do not need to say any more) 

I am not comfortable. 

I am not comfortable, I would like… 

you to wait a moment.

another person in the room. 

everyone else out of the room. 

a doctor/nurse of my same gender to preform this test/procedure. 

the person who came with me to this appointment in the room. 

you to explain everything before you begin. 

you to tell me what you are doing as you go. 

to do this another day. 

I want to get a second opinion before we proceed.

I don’t understand, please repeat that. 

I don’t understand, please explain more simply. 

Please say that slower/spell that, I want to do some research myself.

I would like to talk to [someone in my life, ie my parents to SO] before making this decision. 

No, I do not need to talk to [anyone] before making this decision, I am confidant on my own and am ready to proceed. 

What are the side effects of this medication/procedure? What are the potential complications? 

Why are you recommending/prescribing this specific thing? 

What other treatment options are there? Why are you choosing this?

Would your treatment plan be different if I were a man/woman older/younger had kids, etc? Why are you choosing this one then?

IS there anything I should know about this treatment you have not yet told me?  

I understand you say not to, but If I choose to do X, against medical advice, what risks am I running? (ie taking recreational drugs while on medication)

How much will this cost? 

Are there any less expensive options/tests we can run first? 

Is there a generic of this medication you can prescribe instead?

I think you are not understanding me, I said…

You are not listening to me, please let me finish describing my symptoms. 

You are not understanding how much pain I am in, let me clarify… 

I do not think it is anxiety/depression/my weight/etc, what else could it potentially be? 

I think by assuming it is anxiety/depression/my weight/etc you are ignoring some symptoms. Please listen again and let’s discuss what else it could be. 

Please write in my chart that you are not testing for X and why not. 

I am in enough pain/this is detrimental enough to my life that non-treatment is not an option. If you can not treat this/figure out what is wrong, to whom can you refer me?

Please write (or help me write) a summary of what we did today so I don’t forget 

What are our next steps? 

If [what you are recommending] is ineffective, what would my next steps be? What other doctor should I talk to? 

What is the best way to contact you if I have additional questions or issues? 

Remember, a doctor is a person YOU pay because they know a lot about bodies in general, to help you figure out whats best for YOUR body. It is still your body, not theirs! They know about medicine but you are the expert in your body. Don’t let them act like they own you. Don’t leave if you’ve still got questions, don’t stay if you’re uncomfortable, and feel free to insist on ANY information you want. 

*glances at my work* Perhaps a bit of food couldn’t hurt....~Logan

-walks into Logan's room- ~Patton

*looks up from where I’m working at my desk* Hello Patton. What can I do for you? ~Logan 

P-Patton you’re freezing! We have to get you into a lukewarm bath and quick! ~Logan

-walks into Logan's room- ~Patton

*looks up from where I’m working at my desk* Hello Patton. What can I do for you? ~Logan 

"When times get difficult, view them as opportunities to shape your being. Rocks repeatedly rolled and splashed by water soften at the edges, forming them by these movements. Embrace the change within you, forming to overcome the hardship you face."

Mandy Panic

(assuming you're talking about the slang experiment) any particularly amusing incidents you'd like to share?

Remy yelling "yes girl" as I "vibe checked" Roman. This unintentionally started a "vibe check war" between certain members of the household. It was quite an evening