I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Spanish minor (I’m fluent). that I completed when the pandemic started. I moved back home with my parents, and have been here ever since. I worked at a front office for a medical office, worked as a pharm tech assistant, and my latest was working as a teacher which I absolutely hated & quit in January, I’ve been jobless since. I’m very fortunate as to having parents which can support me & encourage me to find my passion, in return I’ve been cooking meals for them & started a vegetable garden which brings me so much joy, & I’ve deep cleaned and rearranged the house & run errands for them while they’re at work. I’ve also been desperately applying to jobs. I have credit card debt to pay off which accumulated too quickly & not much money left to my name. The only job that has gotten me excited lately was an airport position helping out refugees, I thought the interview went great, but two weeks later I got the too commonly known email. I want to help others, I want to be moving around, I hate sitting all day, I don’t mind being outdoors, I like to feel useful. I’ve even applied at garden centers for part time work with no luck.
I’m okay with having a part time while I figure things out but I’m starting to become extremely anxious & depressed not having a job at home. I’m 25 and feel so far behind & just lost, I at least want some type of income. It’s getting to me a lot now & idk what to do. Do I go back to school? I apply to so many government jobs every other day as well and I haven’t heard anything back. For goodness sake, not even Home Depot has called me back. Any advice is helpful.

Today on pride day I got fired for being a part of the LGBTQ community & Im so humiliated I don't know what or how to go about finding work.
Im a openly gay female. When I 1st applied to this job I only met staff workers as the owners wife hired me via text (1st red flag!) I also told her my mom has cancer and from time to time I would need to be off. Ive been there 3 months, no right ups, never late or called in. Here's the problem, I'm openly gay and staff let me know she dislikes lgbtq+. Well of course that had me worried but I live in a area without bus access so I walk a hour to work. Well after my day off for the holiday (Memorial Day) she didn't tell what time to work. As I said before, I hadn't been in trouble so I walked to work. I got there and I wasn't on the schedule, I text her & she said she didn't need me anymore. I'm literally in tears, this is the only job I could find near by. My mom is sick and on limited income. I need work as soon as possible to pay for her medications. I dont even have enough karma to use certain reddit groups. Can someone give me advice om what I can do next? Im beyond humiliated and Im a damn hard worker, all because Im gay I got fired. I have no car or bus access so that makes it worse. I just had a hysterectomy I so lifting heavy stuff hurts a little. I was so close to being able to get transportation now this bulls**** Can someone help me, please! I'm autistic so panicking is something I can't help right now. Please go easy you all, I'm trying.

I was recently a victim of harassment after an incident at work to do with racist verbal abuse from a customer. The issue is with a coworker as he stood by while I was visibly in distress, shut me down when I tried to remove the customer from the premises saying the customer was not doing anything worth kicking him out for and asked me to leave instead of the customer that was abusing me when I got too upset. There has been a process of trying to sort out the situation informally and formally at work, but ultimately nothing has been done, and now I'm being basically "bullied" (no better word for it, really childish and petty) by the coworker and my manager. They see no issue with this, and no disciplinary action was taken either, even after multiple tries of asking for help from superiors above them. There is no show of remorse from the ones involved; quite the contrary, saying they did nothing wrong and wouldn't change a thing if it happened again. I have since been receiving hostile messages gaslighting me essentially from the people involved.
I'm not from the UK and just working part-time while I'm a full-time student at university, so I was unaware of the laws regarding this and was thinking of taking this to a tribunal. I have joined a union, just unsure how to proceed, and if worth it, but this has shattered my mental health, which I have medical evidence to account for since I'm already in psychiatric treatment for severe mental health issues and disabilities.
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I have not been respected at this job from the second I walked in, but they're smart enough not to fire me wrongfully, which is essentially forcing me to quit and making me suffer and lose money I desperately need for problems that are not only upsetting, but also the victim of and not my fault.
I just wanted to know if this was really worth pursuing, and if so, how to go about it as it has really been bothering me nonstop since. Thank you!

I am currently in conflict with myself after a triggering call on whether I should cut off contact with my grandmother.
Short summary: -Last 7 years I have been cut off all contact with my abusive parents (physically, mentally, emotionally, economically, criminally) who still to this day do not want to admit they did wrong and blame me on being a “bad child” to justify their abuse. Father most likely psychopath with no compassion, mother mentally ill (depression with occasional psychosis, not on meds but self medicating with weed) -Recently I have also stopped talking to my sister who lives off their wallet and under their roof at age of 35, supports theory of me “deserving beatings” -Grandma supporting this pathology dynamic throughout the years, being lied to from my parents about many things that happen in the home - and also willingly pretending things are ok when they are obviously not.
All above one happy family. I am actually only one with education above primary school, a job, career and no secrets and of course- a scapegoat. Parents and sis live of my late grandfathers inheritance that they are spending without asking me if I ever need anything in life. This is the entire family currently living on my side.
I live in another country and not communicating with them has freed me, also I had therapy for my CPTSD for 2 years and am currently still working on myself. At the moment I am pregnant with my first and only child, pregnancy at risk.
I recently realised that grandma hasn’t called me ever ( I am the first to call) and I told her that from now on she knows my number and can feel free to reach out. After 2 months she called me during my sister’s birthday and I didn’t answer because I know there would be an audience on her side of the line.
I called her back today as I feel she is 81 and in bad health so it may be our last call. The call was about me (again) trying to explain her reasons for my no contact debating on whether children should unconditionally serve and respect their parents (even if they are abusive) and that no child “deserves” to be abused. Surprisingly she seemed to meet me half way and see some reason. I know that my father and sister are circling like vultures around her as they are telling her not to sell her home and pay for the nursery but they will take care of her (lol). I felt sorry for her to an extent.
However, after and before the call I was severely triggered and anxious, thinking about what to say, how to explain things so she can understand, getting emotional flashbacks…I really don’t need this in my life, especially now I am pregnant (I didn’t tell her I am pregnant but am considering sending her a pic once the baby is born). I am unable to focus on the love for my child as I am ruminating on our conversation, my past etc and I feel like a bad mother already.
Now, the conversations with my grandma go in circles so I could expect that she brings back why I cut off contact with them again for me to re-explain. I don’t want this to ruin my only moments of motherhood and want to be clear headed, but I also don’t want to be a cold b**ch and cut off my grandma at the time she is vulnerable. I just dread her phone call (if it ever happens).
What to do???

Hii everyone. So I just need some helpp. Im very confused I guess. Ive understood my gender as nonbinary for a while now. And only recently since accepting it more and being openly more feminine I have experienced larger forms of dysphoria and realized Ive always felt symptoms of dysphoria I just did not have words for it.. Im still nonbinary not binary trans, but Im a little dysphoric to have a more feminine body and features🫠. (I relate with lots of you t girls here, Im transfemme for sure).
But Ive really been looking into HRT recently I think it would make me so happy. I just have a feeling that its right for me and every time I do some contemplation I come to that conclusion that Im for sure trans and that feminine features would make me happier.. Not that Im totally unhappy or depressed right now though. So I dont need hrt...
I brought all this up to my parents. The HRT consideration. Im 21, have my own job I didnt need to include them in my truth. But I love them and they love me, (they are accepting of me and never want to kick me out of the family for any of the lgbt things Ive been out as queer for years now and have a same sex partner.)
But they didnt like it. They said they love me no matter what but brought up every counterargument to me about starting hrt.
They also said to try more testosterone because I already know I have low T😭. They said to explore my feminity without medical care. They said to wait until my brain is fully developed. They are so scared of what it is going to do to my body. I told them I researched all the effects and I am ok woth them all. But they dont want to accept that I could be ok with it because they arent ok with it.
My mom is straight up kinda anti trans, we argue a lot about it. She believes the conservative american selling points. But she is empathetic and she listens to my points while I listen to her perspective too. My dad is a centrist and doesnt want to offend anybody and is upset that myself being trans forces him to take a side with the trans debate because he has lots of transphobic friends and coworkers. Plus they think its selfish and a damaging "ideology" because then if everyone was trans then we couldnt have babies. I told them that was a slippery slop fallacy and the same thing people said about homosexuals. But they said homosexuals dont mutilate themselves on purpose. Also my mom thinks its the social ideologies of my friends influencing me. But I only have like two trans aquaitances😭. Everyone else I know is cis and they dont get it fully but they support me.
Not that I am making this decision for my parents. Its just another consideration in the hrt pros and cons. But I just dont know what to say to them to help them be more ok with it. Plus I need assurance in my own decision.
I just feel like I would be so so much comfier in my body if I start hrt. Idk it just feels like it would be right. I also have a lot of dysphoria around my chest. But I also dont neeed hrt, Im not in a pit, its not going to save my life neccessarily, Im gnwrally ok. My dysphoria is managable. I can live my life as is without the medication. Its not a neccessity for me like it is for many others. But its a desire and something that I really want to try at the very least so I dont regret not trying it.
Idk. I want to do hrt. But I feel like I dont need to so why would I put myself through this medical practice if I dont absplutely need to. But I also believe in queer joy and the pursuit of happiness, so I also feel like I would love to pursue this and that it would make me so so happy. Plus I can always stop hrt !! So why is it scary? Idk I can imagine myself being happier than I ever was my whole life being a rule following actor starring in the role of man that the people around me wanted. Im already out of this ideology, Im happier than Ive ever been being openly nonbinary and being more myself then ever and I just see this as another step like a tattoo or wearing an amazing outfit. Idk I need help deciding I guess. I feel like an imposter and when my parents brought everything up it made me question. I just keep questioning if Im actually trans, then I always end up at the conclusion yes. But its hard to make the decision.

I graduated with a 2.2 in law last year at a middle tier university. I currently work in retail. I have applied for training contracts, paralegal and legal assistant jobs with no success - there are too many law graduates and the legal industry is too competitive. I want a career which is well paid and not as competitive to get into as law. I'm not interested in sales, recruitment and I don't want to work in administration or in a call centre environment.

Hi,
I am 27 and soon to be 28, I studied undergrad( public services) but got my MSc in HR at 26 with merit.
I attended some big grad schemes but didn''t get job, and rejected some good jobs because of my comfort zone, I work at night at Amazon and get okay money enough for living work only 3 days a week and this makes me feel trapped with no room to progress and fears to move because it is 'safe job' and money okay but no progress. Here I can't apply for promotion because I have warning that doesn't allow to apply for anything for over half year.
Don't want to work in HR but I have volunteering experience in my CV and also leading small teams but even with this I struggle to get interviews for retail team lead jobs. Is it worth to risk for 5 day admin job to begin with? As they call it graduate business support. Or try sales or elsewhere? It's just that thinking about admin it can make me sick especially if I won't like it, but how else can I progress, even though I don't dream about top tier employers anymorw of course but at least something.
Will appreciate any opinion, thank you ;(

I have a couple of things I'd like to start selling because family is planning to move once I graduate next semester. I've had stuff listed everywhere from Craigslist to FB Marketplace and have had very little interest these past few months. I have sold a few items on ebay but not a fan of them taking a cut of the sale. Regardless, what people I do get messaging me either ghost me or just sound like straight up scammers. I can't sell stuff here on the subreddit but is there some other platform that's UNC Charlotte related where I could find potential student buyers? It'd be pretty convenient, having buyers that are for the most part serious about buying and not scamming, plus campus would be a great place for a meet up. If not, does anyone know of any other buying/selling platforms?

Im a openly gay female. When I 1st applied to this job I only met staff workers as the owners wife hired me via text (1st red flag!) I also told her my mom has cancer and from time to time I would need to be off. Ive been there 3 months, no right ups, never late or called in. Here's the problem, I'm openly gay and staff let me know she dislikes lgbtq+. Well of course that had me worried but I live in a area without bus access so I walk a hour to work. Well after my day off for the holiday (Memorial Day) she didn't tell what time to work. As I said before, I hadn't been in trouble so I walked to work. I got there and I wasn't on the schedule, I text her & she said she didn't need me anymore. I'm literally in tears, this is the only job I could find near by. My mom is sick and on limited income. I need work as soon as possible to pay for her medications. I dont even have enough karma to use certain reddit groups. Can someone give me advice om what I can do next? Im beyond humiliated and Im a damn hard worker, all because Im gay I got fired. I have no car or bus access so that makes it worse. I was so close to being able to get transportation now this bulls****

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Working in a fast-paced, complex, & time-sensitive environment, the Allograft Service Coordinator I (ASC I) is responsible for processing, coordinating, and shipping allograft orders by working with sales representatives, surgeons, and hospital staff (“Customers”) on a national basis. Problem solving and critical thinking skills will enable you to suggest alternative solutions when needed and provide superior customer care.
Key Responsibilities

• Order Management & Customer Care
  • Receive and process time-sensitive orders, coordinate their shipment and communicate shipment info customers as needed.
  • Evaluates and accurately sizes patient X-Rays, MRI or CT scans to match with available allografts.
  • Primarily responsible for customers in Eastern time zone, and available for a rotating on-call schedule.
• Administrative
  • Assist with billing and collection efforts, complaints, product returns, and maintaining customer records.
  • Adhere to and promote proper practices and techniques consistent with current operating procedures, training requirements, safety practices and company policies

Required
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university.
- In lieu of degree, High School Diploma and 4 years Customer Service or Tissue Banking experience
Proficiency with standard computer operation and software such as Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel occasionally for training and meetings.
Preferred
Experience in biomedical/bioscience industry or alternately a healthcare environment, such as a medical office or hospital.
Experience working within a regulated environment with Standard Operating Procedures and familiarity with CRM/ERP software (e.g., Epicor, NetSuite)
Current Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) certificate holder
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Benefits
$50-60k DOE
Quarterly & Annual Bonus
Health, Dental & Vision
30 days of paid time off, including 20 days of accrued paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid company holidays
Generous 401(k) matching program
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Click here to apply.

I am currently in conflict with myself after a triggering call on whether I should cut off contact with my flying monkey nGrandma.
Short summary: -Last 7 years NC with abusive parents (physically, mentally, emotionally, economically, criminally) who still to this day do not want to admit they did wrong and blame me on being a “bad child” to justify their abuse. Father most likely psychopath with no compassion, mother mentally ill (depression with occasional psychosis, not on meds but self medicating with weed) -Recently NC with flying monkey nSister who lives off their wallet and under their roof at age of 35, supports theory of me “deserving beatings” -nGrandma supporting this pathology dynamic throughout the years, being lied to from my nParents about many things that happen in the home - and also willingly pretending things are ok when they are obviously not.
All above one happy family. I am actually only one with education above primary school, a job, career and no secrets and of course- a scapegoat. Parents and sis live of my late grandfathers inheritance that they are spending without asking me if I ever need anything in life. This is the entire family currently living on my side.
I live in another country and NC has freed me, also I had therapy for my CPTSD for 2 years and am currently still working on myself. At the moment I am pregnant with my first and only child, pregnancy at risk.
I recently realised that nGrandma hasn’t called me ever ( I am the first to call) and I told her that from now on she knows my number and can feel free to reach out. After 2 months she called me during my nSis birthday and I didn’t answer because I know there would be an audience on her side of the line.
I called her back today as I feel she is 81 and in bad health so it may be our last call. The call was about me (again) trying to explain her reasons for my NC, debating on whether children should unconditionally serve and respect their parents (even if they are abusive) and that no child “deserves” to be abused. Surprisingly she seemed to meet me half way and see some reason. I know that my nDad and nSis are circling like vultures around her as they are telling her not to sell her home and pay for the nursery but they will take care of her (lol). I felt sorry for her to an extent.
However, after and before the call I was severely triggered and anxious, thinking about what to say, how to explain things so she can understand, getting emotional flashbacks…I really don’t need this in my life, especially now I am pregnant (I didn’t tell her I am pregnant but am considering sending her a pic once the baby is born). I am unable to focus on the love for my child as I am ruminating on our conversation, my past etc and I feel like a bad mother already.
Now, the conversations with my grandma go in circles so I could expect that she brings back NC again for me to re-explain. I don’t want this to ruin my only moments of motherhood and want to be clear headed, but I also don’t want to be a cold b**ch and cut off my grandma at the time she is vulnerable. I just dread her phone call (if it ever happens).
What to do???

I am currently in conflict with myself after a triggering call on whether I should cut off contact with my flying monkey nGrandma.
Short summary: -Last 7 years NC with abusive parents (physically, mentally, emotionally, economically, criminally) who still to this day do not want to admit they did wrong and blame me on being a “bad child” to justify their abuse. Father most likely psychopath with no compassion, mother mentally ill (depression with occasional psychosis, not on meds but self medicating with weed) -Recently NC with flying monkey nSister who lives off their wallet and under their roof at age of 35, supports theory of me “deserving beatings” -nGrandma supporting this pathology dynamic throughout the years, being lied to from my nParents about many things that happen in the home - and also willingly pretending things are ok when they are obviously not.
All above one happy family. I am actually only one with education above primary school, a job, career and no secrets and of course- a scapegoat. Parents and sis live of my late grandfathers inheritance that they are spending without asking me if I ever need anything in life. This is the entire family currently living on my side.
I live in another country and NC has freed me, also I had therapy for my CPTSD for 2 years and am currently still working on myself. At the moment I am pregnant with my first and only child, pregnancy at risk.
I recently realised that nGrandma hasn’t called me ever ( I am the first to call) and I told her that from now on she knows my number and can feel free to reach out. After 2 months she called me during my nSis birthday and I didn’t answer because I know there would be an audience on her side of the line.
I called her back today as I feel she is 81 and in bad health so it may be our last call. The call was about me (again) trying to explain her reasons for my NC, debating on whether children should unconditionally serve and respect their parents (even if they are abusive) and that no child “deserves” to be abused. Surprisingly she seemed to meet me half way and see some reason. I know that my nDad and nSis are circling like vultures around her as they are telling her not to sell her home and pay for the nursery but they will take care of her (lol). I felt sorry for her to an extent.
However, after and before the call I was severely triggered and anxious, thinking about what to say, how to explain things so she can understand, getting emotional flashbacks…I really don’t need this in my life, especially now I am pregnant (I didn’t tell her I am pregnant but am considering sending her a pic once the baby is born). I am unable to focus on the love for my child as I am ruminating on our conversation, my past etc and I feel like a bad mother already.
Now, the conversations with my grandma go in circles so I could expect that she brings back NC again for me to re-explain. I don’t want this to ruin my only moments of motherhood and want to be clear headed, but I also don’t want to be a cold b**ch and cut off my grandma at the time she is vulnerable. I just dread her phone call (if it ever happens).
What to do???

Hello,
I am a young, experienced business professional who has been in sales management for over 12 years in various positions, including director roles.
Do you or your company ever feel that you pay your sales employees too much? Not enough? Is there low morale? Not hitting quotas? Maybe quotas are too high… too low?
One of my specialties is reviewing pay plan/commission structures and revamping them to make for a better employee experience and a better bottom line number for the company.
This job can range anywhere from just reviewing and giving quick insights, to actual advice, to a full revamp.
My consultant fee generally is $125/hr, but is negotiable depending on size of job and desired results. The minimum is 2 hours for reviewing & insights.
I consider myself an SME in this type of work, hence why the fee is larger compared to most on this subreddit. However, my fee is nothing in relation to growing your business exponentially by providing your employees the best experience possible while growing your net!

I am currently in conflict with myself after a triggering call on whether I should cut off contact with my grandmother.
Short summary: -Last 7 years I have been cut off all contact with my abusive parents (physically, mentally, emotionally, economically, criminally) who still to this day do not want to admit they did wrong and blame me on being a “bad child” to justify their abuse. Father most likely psychopath with no compassion, mother mentally ill (depression with occasional psychosis, not on meds but self medicating with weed) -Recently I have also stopped talking to my sister who lives off their wallet and under their roof at age of 35, supports theory of me “deserving beatings” -Grandma supporting this pathology dynamic throughout the years, being lied to from my parents about many things that happen in the home - and also willingly pretending things are ok when they are obviously not.
All above one happy family. I am actually only one with education above primary school, a job, career and no secrets and of course- a scapegoat. Parents and sis live of my late grandfathers inheritance that they are spending without asking me if I ever need anything in life. This is the entire family currently living on my side.
I live in another country and not communicating with them has freed me, also I had therapy for my CPTSD for 2 years and am currently still working on myself. At the moment I am pregnant with my first and only child, pregnancy at risk.
I recently realised that grandma hasn’t called me ever ( I am the first to call) and I told her that from now on she knows my number and can feel free to reach out. After 2 months she called me during my sister’s birthday and I didn’t answer because I know there would be an audience on her side of the line.
I called her back today as I feel she is 81 and in bad health so it may be our last call. The call was about me (again) trying to explain her reasons for my no contact debating on whether children should unconditionally serve and respect their parents (even if they are abusive) and that no child “deserves” to be abused. Surprisingly she seemed to meet me half way and see some reason. I know that my father and sister are circling like vultures around her as they are telling her not to sell her home and pay for the nursery but they will take care of her (lol). I felt sorry for her to an extent.
However, after and before the call I was severely triggered and anxious, thinking about what to say, how to explain things so she can understand, getting emotional flashbacks…I really don’t need this in my life, especially now I am pregnant (I didn’t tell her I am pregnant but am considering sending her a pic once the baby is born). I am unable to focus on the love for my child as I am ruminating on our conversation, my past etc and I feel like a bad mother already.
Now, the conversations with my grandma go in circles so I could expect that she brings back why I cut off contact with them again for me to re-explain. I don’t want this to ruin my only moments of motherhood and want to be clear headed, but I also don’t want to be a cold b**ch and cut off my grandma at the time she is vulnerable. I just dread her phone call (if it ever happens).
What to do???

For hiring managers or people part of the hiring process please
Throughout college, I worked jobs not oriented to my career; seasonal, barista, university reporter..
In my 3 years post graduation, I’ve worked for 4 different companies as a sales representative. The first was 36K base so dipped out quick. Got PIP’d out of the next, and left the third for a much higher paying job.
My tenure is not good, but what I know is it’s not my character, I’m just not that good at selling (cold calling, etc). At least at high frequencies.
With tech and work from home (WFH) being a huge trend, I’m sure many ppl are in similar positions being in sales.
What careers outside of sales can I use my experience to transition to? Am I stuck in the gulags of sales?

Hello, I have recently developed a keen interest in the real estate industry, particularly in sales. I find the various types of flats available for sale, the diverse locations, the range of prices, and the progress that developers make each month fascinating. I am now considering the possibility of finding a place for myself in this industry. Currently, I hold a CS degree and work as a cloud engineer in a 9-5 job, which I would like to continue. What I am looking for is a hobby, side hustle or side project where I could use my CS skills while working for developer or own project. Could you provide some guidance on what kind of IT services I could offer to developers or what type of project I could undertake to immerse myself further in real estate industry?

I randomly looked up his profile on Wikipedia and saw he doesn’t have a role on a coaching staff so far in the NBA.
I want to say he was kind of set up to fail as the Hornets coach (kind of like Stephen Silas with the Rockets), but I do remember some great offensive potential the year before last when he coached and he is part of the Pop coaching tree after all.
Do you guys think he gets another shot at a HC job in the next few seasons or was the HC experiment a major fail with Charlotte to the point where he would not garner any interest?

Hi, everyone. I'm coming here for support, advice, and any tips or info concerning my quitting Prozac.
The short version: I've been on generic fluoxetine for almost 10 years, up to 40 mg per day for the past six years or so. I did contact my doctor to get advice about quitting, and she suggested just going cold turkey. It's been one week since my last dose, and symptoms haven't really started yet. I also have a prescription for .25 mg alprazolam (Xanax) tablets that I take only intermittently for panic attacks, and I'm on birth control hormones to regulate my menstrual cycle.
The long, LONG version: Ten years ago, I was having frequent panic attacks, nightmares, flashbacks, and freakouts. I went to a mental health center hoping that I could talk to a therapist, but a doctor there just gave me a prescription for 10 mg Prozac. It helped for a few months, but when it stopped working, I saw another doctor who changed my prescription to another SSRI. I had a terrible reaction to it, so she switched me twice more with much the same results. She eventually put me back on Prozac, this time at 20 mg. After that, I switched doctors again, and she upped my dose to 40 mg. This is the same doctor I'm seeing now.
I never really felt as if the Prozac was doing anything, but I stayed on it because I was afraid of any possible withdrawal symptoms. I frequently forgot to take it, and would suffer wild mood swings (keeping in mind that when I forgot to take the Prozac, I was also forgetting my hormones). Over the past few years, though, several things have changed that have had me contemplating quitting.
First, I did see a therapist about five years ago. She helped me to sort through things that were causing me PTSD, and with the therapy program, the nightmares and flashbacks went away. She also diagnosed me with autism spectrum disorder. I learned that I am prone to stimulus overload and also suffer from misophonia, and my panic attacks have almost completely stopped through management of those issues. I finally feel as if we've really gotten to the root of my problems, and my life has been vastly improved by learning these things about myself.
Second, I began to suffer from intense insomnia starting a few years ago. Even though the nightmares ceased, it was like I just could not fall asleep no matter what I did. My doctor prescribed various sleep aids, none of which worked. Sleeping pills of various strengths and preparations, melatonin, valerian... I even got desperate enough to try NyQuil. They would all do the job of making me drowsy, but I still could not fall asleep, nor could I stay asleep for more than four hours at a time. I did notice, though, that whenever I would forget my medications, I would fall asleep and stay asleep much more easily. The last time I "went off" of my meds, I did have intense side effects, but I was able to sleep at night.
The insomnia exacerbated my feelings of fatigue, so most days I was on auto-pilot. I would sleep all day and stay up all night. My sex drive had been plummeting for a while, and I lost the ability to exercise. After having covid, I've been left with shaky hands and dizziness that occur intermittently. I also have IBS caused by anxiety, and that got worse, as well. I had trouble losing weight despite being on a strict diet and exercise program. I began to think that all of these things were connected after they all improved when I forgot my meds.
I asked my doctor about quitting, and she said that she had no objection. She advised that I most likely would not need to taper doses because of fluoxetine's long half-life and the fact that withdrawal symptoms often occur even with tapered doses.
It's been one week since my last dose of Prozac. I know that it's too early for withdrawal to kick in, but I am already experiencing dizzy spells and slight nausea. The insomnia, though, has stopped. I really do believe now that the Prozac was causing it. Because I'm still taking my hormone pills, my mood has remained stable, unlike the times when I forgot my meds. My sex drive has started to go back to normal, and my hands are steadier. I never even thought to connect the shaking hands to Prozac until they improved this week, though that may have nothing to do with anything.
As I mentioned, I have a prescription for Xanax that I take for major panic attacks. I don't take it often, but now and then it helps to calm me down when other methods aren't working. I'm wondering if it will be a viable option for easing withdrawal symptoms if and when they begin. My doctor said, "I don't see why not," but couldn't offer much more insight than that. Any ideas on taking Xanax or a similar medication for SSRI withdrawal?
I feel lucky to have the support system that I do. My husband and I live with my parents, and I have three people in the house to help me if symptoms get bad. I want to do this now, because my mom is most likely going to have knee replacement surgery soon, and she'll need my help to recover. I also help to take care of my dad, who is disabled (he's diabetic, had a stroke two years ago, and needs general help around the house), and I'd like to get this all over with so I can keep helping him. My husband is very proactive about helping my parents, but he works full time and I don't want to ask him to pitch in more than he already does (he keeps up with the yard and runs errands for the household).
I guess my major worry is that I'll be somehow unable to do my job, which is to cook and clean for everyone and help my dad around the house and with business. There are four adults living here, but I don't want to put more on them than I have to. They all know that I'm going off of Prozac, and I gave them the rundown of symptoms as given to me by my doctor.
I know I'll just have to wait and see how badly I'm affected, but I'm sort of hoping that someone can give me an idea of how debilitating withdrawal might be. Like, at its worst, what can I expect? Does anyone have experience with taking Xanax or a similar medication to help with SSRI withdrawal? Anyone else have any tips or advice or just a shared experience? If you made it through all of this, thank you for reading. I think posting this helped ease some of my anxiety already.

I recently lost my job but I was an independent contractor and do not qualify for unemployment.
I have since gotten on state insurance and food stamps but prior to that I had some unforeseen medical bills that caused me to rack up around $5000 of credit card debt spread across two cards.
I am looking for a new job and in the meantime only generate about $200 a week from a side hustle, but the interest on this debt is stressing me tf out.
Is there anything I can be doing in the short term to get this under control before I find a new job?

I have spent the last few years planning and trying to start a business. It's in the food industry, with a brick and mortar cafe along with retail sales of prepared food and beverage. Anybody in this industry knows how much work and preparation it takes to start up - concept, business plan, sourcing product from vendors/producers, funding/financing, lease or purchase of a space, licensing and approval from numerous agencies, depts and local government, buildout of the space, staffing, website and ad/marketing development, and so much more. It's basically become my whole life and I've been doing it all on top of my regular full-time job.
At first I was dealing with pandemic-related setbacks. I waited that out and focused on getting everything lined up so I was ready to hit the ground running when things became possible. Then I spent months working on a concept which hit a game-over roadblock only a month before opening day (it was related to the location and out of my control). It took me six months to secure a new location and then I've spent the last 6 months developing this new version of the business, only to hit yet another major roadblock, once again relating to the location. I am devastated (and frankly very angry) about the circumstances, especially because it could take months or even a year to secure another location (commercial real estate in my area is limited, especially for food production needs and it's an extremely competitive industry).
Meanwhile, I have wanted a family my whole life. Ideally, 2-4 children (I know that's a big range but we all know it depends on factors like physical capability, family and partner dynamics, finances, etc that have to be figured out over time). I was previously married in my 20's and experienced infertility, which has now been medically resolved. I divorced that man because he became abusive and was a chronic cheater - basically my life is way better without him and I finally became free to pursue my goals and dreams like starting a business.
Since that divorce, I had one serious relationship for a year and a half (he broke up with me), and then my current relationship for a year and a half so far. We are super happy together, see this as permanent and have plans on starting a family as soon as we're ready. We had one unplanned pregnancy already, which we would have happily kept but unfortunately I experienced a miscarriage. The doctors told me there's no reason to believe I would miscarry again and that I can expect a healthy pregnancy in the future. However, it does cause me worry, especially when combined with my age and previous history of infertility. I feel like the sooner we can start trying, the better in terms of healthy pregnancy outcomes. It doesn't help that my partner is 41. We are both feeling the ticking clock!
When I first met my partner, I was already committed to my business concept, and he was very supportive. Now that I've experienced two rounds of failure and no clear path forward with it, I am starting to feel so hopeless. We had discussed reasonable timelines regarding having a family - I could start my business, have a year or two to dedicate to it and hopefully get it off the ground before we could start trying to conceive. The thought of putting off trying for a baby for potentially 2-3 more years feels utterly abysmal. And I am afraid it will create resentment in my partner who is more than ready for a family.
I feel stuck in a lose-lose scenario. Everyone in my life is telling me that once I have children, starting this type of business will be very unlikely. But putting off having children to pursue something that isn't even a guarantee to begin let alone succeed, and then have that potentially affect our chances of getting pregnant due to age, is far more depressing. I have two dreams and right now neither of them feel close to being realized. What should I do?