Rough Day Yesterday

indigo1015 · Mar 26, 2024 at 09:12 AM

I’m terrified of going into work today… it was so bad yesterday. I was slammed with work, and although I did help, I was literally leached of all my energy by the time i left yesterday. I was so exhausted i almost got into a car accident on the way home. I have been trying to pack healthy snacks to curb my binge eating. Yesterday i had packed a part skim string cheese for my snack… yeah, that did absolutely nothing. I was still starving, so I got a two-pack of Reese’s peanut butter cups. That helped more, but i was still really hungry, so when i got home i had half a large supreme oven-bake pizza and then crashed. I don’t want to work in pharmacy anymore. I can’t.

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CANDC · Mar 26, 2024 at 11:31 AM

@indigo1015 I hear you. Pharmacy can be a stressful job. I only know from watching the people at the pharmacy I go to.

I also empathize with your constant hunger. I used to have night sweats and constant hunger. I found out about hypoglycemia and how my body over produced insulin when I ate high carb or sugary food. I started taking healthy lunches and snacks that were low in carbs and without sugar and it helped me a lot.

I was surprised to find that a lot of my stress was due to low blood sugar, which contrary to what seems an obvious solution, sugary foods and starchy foods only kept the roller coaster of my emotions going up and down.

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unaluna · Mar 26, 2024 at 12:57 PM

My pharmacy, Rite-aid, has recently started closing from 1:30 to 2 for lunch. Maybe your place can start something similar?

I used to not eat properly when i was working either. It really wasnt a work problem, it was a problem of me not taking good care of myself. I remember being amazed at someone from my first job who would go to a restaurant and have the soup and half a sandwich special for lunch. He was a runner, not a big person, and watched his weight. Still i couldnt understand his not overfilling his belly. I was always starving.

divine1966 · Mar 26, 2024 at 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

My pharmacy, Rite-aid, has recently started closing from 1:30 to 2 for lunch. Maybe your place can start something similar?

I used to not eat properly when i was working either. It really wasnt a work problem, it was a problem of me not taking good care of myself. I remember being amazed at someone from my first job who would go to a restaurant and have the soup and half a sandwich special for lunch. He was a runner, not a big person, and watched his weight. Still i couldnt understand his not overfilling his belly. I was always starving.

My CVS has been doing it too. They close for lunch. Not sure if it helps them. Our CVS is also a health hub/minute clinic so it’s always busy as everyone who goes to minute clinic fills their prescription on the spot

The whole concept of lunch at work is an ongoing problem. I have to eat my lunch so fast that I often do not remember if I ate and what I ate. I continue extreme fast eating at home out of habit. That’s how I overeat. Don’t even know if I ate and what it was.

indigo1015 · Mar 26, 2024 at 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by divine1966

My CVS has been doing it too. They close for lunch. Not sure if it helps them. Our CVS is also a health hub/minute clinic so it’s always busy as everyone who goes to minute clinic fills their prescription on the spot

The whole concept of lunch at work is an ongoing problem. I have to eat my lunch so fast that I often do not remember if I ate and what I ate. I continue extreme fast eating at home out of habit. That’s how I overeat. Don’t even know if I ate and what it was.

Yes, all retail pharmacies close for lunch. I do not work in a retail pharmacy— I work in a closed-door pharmacy in which we supply rxs to facilities and clinics. Different setting. I have been very good about bringing my lunch to work. Admittedly, I used to skip lunch. I don’t do that anymore. Still very hungry though. I usually bring a Greek salad from home that i make with shredded chicken, spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and low-fat feta. I’m getting sick of it.

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indigo1015 · Mar 26, 2024 at 02:21 PM

Also, I really feel the need to point out to everyone that, which the advice is appreciated, I really make a point to try and eat as healthy as i can. Obviously, yesterday was an exception to the rule. Sorry.

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Discombobulated · Mar 26, 2024 at 02:22 PM

That sounds super stressful indigo, and it’s not surprising you’re struggling to keep to regular healthy meals in this environment.

My go to work snack is some unsalted nuts (almonds or pistachios) and oatcakes, it seems to fill a gap for me and I don’t have to prepare it other than pop it in a box. I literally have the same snack every day but it does work for me. Protein of some sorts seems a good idea.

I had to ban myself from Reeses peanut anything- it’s got some kind of an addictive effect on me!

Discombobulated · Mar 26, 2024 at 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by indigo1015

Also, I really feel the need to point out to everyone that, which the advice is appreciated, I really make a point to try and eat as healthy as i can. Obviously, yesterday was an exception to the rule. Sorry.

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Oh sorry, just saw this, and didn’t mean to give unwanted advice. Just ignore

divine1966 · Mar 26, 2024 at 02:49 PM

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Yes, all retail pharmacies close for lunch. I do not work in a retail pharmacy— I work in a closed-door pharmacy in which we supply rxs to facilities and clinics. Different setting. I have been very good about bringing my lunch to work. Admittedly, I used to skip lunch. I don’t do that anymore. Still very hungry though. I usually bring a Greek salad from home that i make with shredded chicken, spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and low-fat feta. I’m getting sick of it.

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Oh my bad I think maybe you used to be in retail pharmacy and I thought you still are.

You know what I noticed is that if I eat hot lunch at work, even like a can soup or warmed up left overs or what not I feel more full than if I eat salad. Something about warm food keeps me full longer, in my mind

16PennyNail · Mar 26, 2024 at 04:31 PM

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I’m terrified of going into work today… it was so bad yesterday. I was slammed with work, and although I did help, I was literally leached of all my energy by the time i left yesterday. I was so exhausted i almost got into a car accident on the way home.

Really sorry you had the bad day, please be careful and do not have a wreck. I have an issue with food as well now, just on the opposite end of the spectrum. I am terminally ill, and can go days without ever getting hungry. In my State they can prescribe medicinal marijuana for certain conditions and my primary oncologist tried this. I did not like it one bit, made me feel weird, so the next visit; I asked him if that was the best he could come up with? A fog of stupidity, plus it didn't make me hungry either. Now I just force myself to eat, I mean I have to. Sorry you had the bad day, hope you have many more which are far better.

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indigo1015 · Mar 27, 2024 at 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

Oh sorry, just saw this, and didn’t mean to give unwanted advice. Just ignore

Hugs and no problem at all— I just didn’t want anyone to think I wasn’t doing anything at all to improve my situation.

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indigo1015 · Mar 27, 2024 at 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by divine1966

Oh my bad I think maybe you used to be in retail pharmacy and I thought you still are.

You know what I noticed is that if I eat hot lunch at work, even like a can soup or warmed up left overs or what not I feel more full than if I eat salad. Something about warm food keeps me full longer, in my mind

Yes you are right, I used to be in retail pharmacy. I got a new job at this pharmacy in August. I will have to try your warm food trick lol.

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indigo1015 · Mar 27, 2024 at 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

That sounds super stressful indigo, and it’s not surprising you’re struggling to keep to regular healthy meals in this environment.

My go to work snack is some unsalted nuts (almonds or pistachios) and oatcakes, it seems to fill a gap for me and I don’t have to prepare it other than pop it in a box. I literally have the same snack every day but it does work for me. Protein of some sorts seems a good idea.

I had to ban myself from Reeses peanut anything- it’s got some kind of an addictive effect on me!

Reese’s is certainly addictive!

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Revenge Tour · Mar 27, 2024 at 02:01 PM

Instead of a Reese's (or whatever candy / quick snack), I HIGHLY recommend Kind bars. They come in a variety of sizes and flavors. They're not the cheapest thing in the world but they're not overly expensive, either. They taste great, satisfy (you actually feel like you ate something), and they are loaded with protein.

AvidReader · Mar 27, 2024 at 04:09 PM

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I don’t want to work in pharmacy anymore. I can’t.

I hope today was better for you.

Kudos to you for working in a retail pharmacy, and to anyone else here who does. I honestly don't think I could do that. Between the fast pace, the sometimes-cranky customers, and the nightmare of insurance red tape, that has got to be one of the most stressful jobs out there. I admire you for being able to handle it.

indigo1015 · Mar 27, 2024 at 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Revenge Tour

Instead of a Reese's (or whatever candy / quick snack), I HIGHLY recommend Kind bars. They come in a variety of sizes and flavors. They're not the cheapest thing in the world but they're not overly expensive, either. They taste great, satisfy (you actually feel like you ate something), and they are loaded with protein.

I tried those and i didn’t like them. The flavoring tasted weird and the texture was gross.

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indigo1015 · Mar 27, 2024 at 08:14 PM

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I hope today was better for you.

Kudos to you for working in a retail pharmacy, and to anyone else here who does. I honestly don't think I could do that. Between the fast pace, the sometimes-cranky customers, and the nightmare of insurance red tape, that has got to be one of the most stressful jobs out there. I admire you for being able to handle it.

Thank you but this job is not in a retail pharmacy. I have worked in retail pharmacies in the past, but this job is in a closed door pharmacy. And I’m done with it… with pharmacy in general.

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indigo1015 · Mar 28, 2024 at 09:33 AM

I called out today— just the thought of going in was giving me a massive headache. I can’t.

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indigo1015 Grand Member Member Since Dec 2010 Location: Westminster, CO USA Posts: 781 13 8 hugs given	Mar 26, 2024 at 02:21 PM #6 Also, I really feel the need to point out to everyone that, which the advice is appreciated, I really make a point to try and eat as healthy as i can. Obviously, yesterday was an exception to the rule. Sorry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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indigo1015 Grand Member Member Since Dec 2010 Location: Westminster, CO USA Posts: 781 13 8 hugs given	Mar 28, 2024 at 09:33 AM #18 I called out today— just the thought of going in was giving me a massive headache. I can’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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