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2023-2022 PMHNP Tips and Lessons Another post about what’s been going on for the past year. It’s been a roller coaster, but still going strong. I also feel more relaxed than ever! I started my career right before the pandemic, hitting the ground running from never really heard of anything mentioning a pandemic, never addressed […]
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Greetings, some time ago I spoke about doing therapy and by coincidence, it occurred shortly afterward. We have therapists but there was such a need that I volunteered to start it… and shortly regretted it, but now I’m okay. Not because I didn’t want to do it, but I guess I underestimated the need. Even […]
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Steven Johnson Syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a very severe reaction, most commonly triggered by medications, that causes skin tissue to die (necrosis) and detach. The mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, and/or genitals are also commonly affected. SJS and TEN were previously thought to be separate conditions, but they are now considered part of […]
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Topics about menstrual cycles can be uncomfortable to talk about, but in general, these symptoms can be debilitating, physically and mentally. I encouraged patients to talk about it because sometimes they don’t know how much it’s going to affect their mental health, including being suicidal, and how it also can affect which medication to consider… […]
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Well, it happened. I finally got my youngest patient yet, a 1y/o! she was adorable but will hit her parents and baby brother. I was basically speechless. What can I say and still be considered professional especially bringing a child to be seen at 3 am in the morning for this?? I deserve a trophy […]
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