Stories of my life

Started my ADHD meds

I finally saw the big boss at the end of the ADHD journey- I had to pass all the small bosses and side quests before I reached this destination and I was honestly afraid he would tell me I couldn't have treatment. But, alas I've been offered a life line - methylphenidate. The treatment starts tomorrow

Dating in your 20s was so much easier than in your 30s…It used to be a simple matter if someone liked you or not! Now I have to consider if they want kids, prenups, mortgages, existing kids, per allergies.. mbti?I also reflect on two very different stroke patients this week. One who died and one who survived despite having all the risk factors..A long reflective episode!

This episode will explore my process of selling my ADHD diagnosis with the psychologist and what tests they did on me. I am now questioning my entire life and feel like I am having a identity crisis :(

Working with the stroke team and what I learnt so far …

Saw my first cardiac arrest in public space today.. fancy ECPR and ECMO Machines.. super fancy.Also, it's been a while since i updated.. so much has happened.. and the GAMSAT sadly did not this time :(. Forgot to say, I paid a fee and they allowed me to defer to September this year instead. I got sick, but mum came to save the day ! Also, the hospital corrected my acidosis and low bsls.. lol ..

I've started the ADHD assessments with the psychologist. I talk about the mental health stigma people still have till this day. Also, have been going on a bit of a health journey during my annual leave and got my iron infusion finally! Also talking about parking battles with neighbours. I've started a new instagram blog focussing just on my health journey - Instagram handle: mybodyrx

I am terribly sick again

All about the Netflix series: Trauma code and how I discovered my hospital has a Trauma Centre! Also touch base on the medical student who was recently found impersonating a surgeon ! He even made his own website and photoshopped his degrees…but he forgot to register on AHPRA

I went for a fructose intolerance test at my gastro clinic. It was not the most pleasant experience, but it will hopefully help me lessen down my constant bloating

This episode is all about me buying crypto with a credit card and getting my credit card cancelled

I went on 16 first dates in one night! You bet this introverted girl was tired AF. I share what I learnt from this experience, and maybe dating apps don't suck all that much after all.

Do I have ADHD? I guess we will have to wait to find out! An update on what's been happening in the last few weeks… I see my gynaecologist for my post surgery appointment in which I may need an iron infusion…Then my gastroenterologist recommended me to get tested for lactose intolerance! So many medical things to do this year! Welcome to 2025

Goal of being more selfish in 2025

I go through another birthday and some traumatic times which leads me back to another mid-life crisis.

It's probably been about two years or so since I first heard about endometriosis and how I would be able to get it diagnosed. It was a long journey to get to where I am today to get answers to my why my periods were so heavy, so painful, and left my iron deficient. I finally was told post surgery, you do have endometriosis after all and hence that explains the pain, bloating, and heavy bleeds. I go through my experience in the private hospital sector, which wasn't as pleasant as I had hoped it would be.

How do we decide what is worth spending money on? Why does everyone seem richer than me? I explore what it means to be grateful for what you have and not to look around and compare. Comparison is the thief of Joy or something like that (pun not intended). Also, I literally go through a whole day off with me.

So my neurologist just casually asked if I plan to have kids, because he forgot to say I have to be off my medications for at least-6 months. I've been on o medication for over a year now…

I find out I have an UTI in the weirdest way possible…and that there a covid outbreak on my ward

This episode starts off talking about the death of a patient and how weird hospitals are. I also talk about a patient who had a code blue today!I talk about a comic from the woke salaryman instagram! Like and subscribe pls

Do you ever dream about a random ex and then wake up with the urge to stalk their instagram? Well I did, and boy was I surprised at what I found. I also tried a kpop dance class and I sucked majorly..! I also can't even look at myself when dancing

Do you ever work with people who are always consistently late?! Have you ever had such entitled spoilt students??! I also talk a lot about the migraine injection that has changed my life

My first time renting out was an interesting one.. started off good and then ended terribly. But finely they moved out last week and now I can finally talk about it freely at home.

What happens during a hypnotherapy session

*Spoiler Alert*

I went to watch Beauty and the Beast Disney musical yesterday night! It was magical, but not as moving as I would have liked

Have you ever experienced cat mum guilt? Post cat adoption depression? Well, I experienced my first ever black out at my new home and it was super scary and isolating

I finally ticked another item on my list to do this year

Anyone else going through a one third life crisis?

I just got back from visiting my hometown Adelaide and I've noticed so many things that I think are unique in my hometown.

A hectic week of deaths, witnessing a certification of death, and seeing the dead come alive.

I chat about what I do for work as a late Clinical General Medicine Pharmacist! Going to metcalls, covering the whole hospital, and admissions!

I've finally reset my password and have access to podcasting! I have so much to say and not enough time

Sooo many things have happened since I was sick

I have been sick as a dog these last few days.. so apologies for my slightly more nasally and American (?) sounding voice

Basically I tell you about the struggle of my week.. dealing with lack of sleep, pimples, weight gain, and my crazy neighbours are back again and stealing my water! Thinking about burnout again and realising I have less tolerance for toxic people and behaviours.

It's been a tough week

Should we take advantage of the “fresh start” we call a NEW year? Do you have New Year resolutions? Whether to get healthy, eat healthier, or to work out more.. we all try our best at the start and then maybe it goes down hill from there

Merry Belated Christmas ~! How was your Christmas? I'll tell you all about mine back in my hometown.. I experienced some FOMO while I was away… also the new year is coming.. I talk about some new year resolutions.

I went to the most extra wedding In Melbourne

Huge recommendation to check out the recent podcast by Life Uncut - where th why interviewed a honour killing survivor- Nina

A very jam-packed solo podcast episode… Talking all about my experience at the Yiruma concert and whinging about the people next to me. i also spoil more of the show “My daily dose of sunshine” ..still highly recommend! I also discuss whether I think healthcare professionals should still be able to work if they are physically and mentally unwell..

This is my Netflix recommendation- My daily dose of Sunshine! A show that hits you in the feels like a wrecking ball. However, lots of trigger warning in the show and this episode. So please skip if depression or suicide is a trigger for you.

Ever shared a house with a stranger? Welp, this is my experience of living with someone I don't know well and experiencing all sorts of angst, repressed feelings, and self control +++. What's your worst experience with a housemate?

My personal experience in the Melbourne Public Health System in the Emergency Department

This episode involves a lot of talk about

Here I talk about my busy one day weekend .. starting off with my first ever invite to a soft opening of a new arcade in Melbourne called Akiras! (Check it out on my ig: eating_with_joy). I also binge watch two movies as this is their last week as part of the Japanese Film Festival. I compare “The lines that define me” and “We made a flower bouquet”.. Two completely different movies and with different life lessons… As a person easily influenced I want to take Japanese ink painting now thanks to the first movie. The second movie just really made me reflect and think about my past relationships and how .. you gotta really watch out for toxic people

Have you ever had someone damage your property?!? Then you try to tell the police..but they are useless

Went to my first ever concert In Melbourne! It was absolutely out of this world magical experience… it's been so long since I felt music that touched my soul and remember why I love music so much.

I am back after two weeks! Today we go through how it feels like to have depression- can you feel happiness or are you always sad? I also talk about my recent brunch I won for 4 people! Follow my ig page: eating_with_joy to see my restaurant reviews!

Alas, this girl is sick again! But apparently it's not covid this time… and it's not hayfever either