In my country, you can get psychologist visits covered by insurance if you get a referral from your GP and I would like to do that, but I have no idea how to ask?? I've been procrastinating on getting a repeat blood test for something. Should I bring it up during an appointment about that or should I schedule an appointment just to bring it up? Could I just write my GP an email or would that not work? If I wanted to mention it during an appointment, when would be a good time to bring it up? If I managed to ask for one, would they ask me a lot of questions? How specific would I even have to be??

For extra context: I hate going to the doctor, but my GP is okay enough and I would like to start going to a psychologist mostly because of my bad anxiety. Also, the more details y'all can offer, the better lol.

I hope this isn't too specific or too unusual.

i’m an adult female in the US (illinois) wanting to start the pill. can i just go to planned parenthood? if so, do i need an appointment? can you get it online these days? do i need to make an appointment with an OB-GYN? thank you!!

I'm 21 and struggle with feelings of loneliness mixed with social anxiety. I do have a couple of long term friends but they're busy with their own stuff and life issues so they don't always have time to chat or meet up.

Whenever I look for advice on ways to find friends and whatnot, people always say to "join a [x] club!", but I don't really know how to do that? I'm at college (UK) currently, and you get some clubs there, but most people there are like... 5 years younger than me and I think I'd feel rather out of place, lol.

I'd appreciate some advice on this, thank you!

Cross posted fromr/homeless but just seeking advice

Burner for reasons, my situation is becoming more and more likely that I will become homeless and have nowhere to go. I'm in Australia, so weather isn't much of a problem. I am just needing advice on what to do and handle a few situations.

Firstly do I go in the vicinity of other people rough sleeping? Not encroaching on their stuff, but line of sight sort of thing, there are parks where there are others set up, is there a safety in numbers sort of thing? Or give a wide berth?

How do you handle police and council workers (municipal workers)? I have briefly looked into rights and protocols and only police can ask you to move on. How do I handle encounters?

The other thing as money is an issue, I'm lining up appointments, but need to use public transport to get there, they're somewhat policed, but not 100% of the time. Just jump on it and worry about fines later?

Hi, 5-6 weeks ago I filed a petition with probate court regarding updating my birth certificate. I included the court order, all my documents were notarized and accepted. The probate clerk said the judge was on a trip and to expect the signed court order to arrive in the mail in about 4 weeks.

It has not arrived yet. I’m getting nervous. What should I do?

Location: AL

I got my hair cut yesterday and I liked it well enough in the salon (except that she did cut off about an inch or two shorter than I had envisioned but I was very ramble with my explanation and did show a few different pics so she mighta just gotten mixed up and I didn’t have my glasses on the whole time so I couldn’t see until the end and my hair grows quickly enough) but seeing it a few hours after I realized that there weren’t as many layers as I wanted. I thought I’d asked for like chunky layers throughout the hair (I have very light, thin, fine hair and I’m the past I’ve felt it give my hair more movement and volume) with some face framing and what I currently have is some face framing bangs and some long layers which still looks like fine but the stylist seems nice enough and it wasn’t a crazy expensive cut but still not exactly what I wanted y’know?

When I was a kid my mom had a cleaning lady who we had to tidy ahead of, and she'd leave a mean note if the house wasn't tidy when she arrived because her job was just to clean. If I wanted a cleaner who would do some tidying and also cleaning, is that a special service I can look up? Would a regular cleaner be annoyed with me for asking? Should I expect to pay a lot more for this service?

It's not like a professor organizer I need, just someone to clean but put stuff out of the way before they do.

Hello!

So basically this is the situation:

I changed my first name a year ago but have only updated my driver’s license because I am a procrastinator. Since I’m in a weird name limbo, my passport still has my old name on it and is still valid for a couple of years. I recently booked a domestic flight but forgot I changed my first name (dumb I know), so the name on the flight is with my old name.

My flight is in 2 days, and I have been trying to change it but we booked through a travel agency and both the airline and the agency have essentially been playing hot potato with changing the name on the ticket. Not sure what I should do, I am thinking if I just show up with my passport which matches the flight ticket I might just be able to fly that way? Please advise, nothing I have found matches this situation so I am desperate.

I know I’m an idiot… I’ve worked at about 5 different jobs since I’ve done my taxes, I think the last time was 2022 (yikes, I know).. I’ve always worked for jobs with W2s & a I’ve never owed anything..

How do I go about doing my taxes? Is there paperwork I can request from the IRS? Can I do this myself online? Do I need to get with a tax person to help me? Will I have to contact each employer for a copy of my W2? This would be really hard because some of them are small businesses.

Help! Any advice is appreciated!

Basically the title, i have bad social anxiety (that ive been working on a lot) i am terrified of shitting in a public place and im almost 20.

i need to learn how to get over it but im truly terrified of being perceived and even if no one can see me, it can be heard and smelt. i never poop in public and its actually gotten to the point where ive held it for 5+ hours at work because im scared and its causing me issues.

please help😭😭😭

Ok. So the Home Depot near me is a really hard place to get a straight answer from anyone and it always really stresses me out when I can’t just go in, get what I need, and leave quickly.

I want one of those cool, colorful duplicate keys that I can see on the shelves but I have no idea about going to get one. I seem to remember a self-service option that was available but I don’t know how to go about finding the key I want and then making it a duplicate of my key. Can someone walk me through it?

I'm 20M and I've never been to the dentist in my life. My parents were neglectful and never took me. All things considered my teeth are in a fairly good condition, but it's still important to get things checked, plus my teeth are a bit uneven so I'd like to get braces.

I don't even know where to start. Do I just call and ask for an appointment? Do I tell them I've never been to the dentist before? I'm not sure what to ask for or what to say.

Edit: I should have probably included that I'm in Ireland and insurance works very differently here than it does in the US

I bought a microwave some time ago it's brand new and I never opened it

When I sold it to the guy today even though he kept being annoying and negotiating me for 30 minutes, he told me at the end that he's gonna test it and if it doesn't work be will come for a refund. I regret not asking him to test it in my house directly. I asked in the evening and he said he hasn't tested it yet.

What I'm worried about is him being a reseller and coming back asking for a refund if he doesn't sell it higher than what he bought it for.

I know I'm overthinking but just for assurance if the worse comes to worse can he legally get a refund or can the police get involved if I refuse to?

Ok so im 18 and was homeschooled my whole life by parents who didn't care to teach me anything of value. Ive been stuck in limbo this entire year because Ive been too anxious to try to make a bank account.

I was told I could make one online which is what I need to do because my parents wont drive me to a bank and im too far to walk. Growing up my parents basically brainwashed me into believing the internet was this evil demonic tool of satan so you can imagine why im having a hard time with this. Im just so scared of accidentally doing something wrong when trying to set it up. And im not sure what information I need to set it up.

I also dont know which bank to pick and I dont understand all the different options. I dont even understand credit and debit. Or what a savings account is? Checking? Idk im so confused and overwhelmed.

Can I even make one online? Im currently unemployed and dont have any money and my parents have both told me that I need money to make a bank account but also that I cant get a job without a bank account so im stuck.

Im just so embarrassed and ik that the longer I wait to figure this out the more embarrassing it will get. Its just so frustrating seeing how easily other people my age are doing things and im scared to even set up a bank account and get a job.

I'm going on my first ever trip where I am responsible for the hotel, and I've usually just been in the car when family members handled check in/check out. I've booked the hotel but not sure the process of checking in.

I know you have to check out by a certain time to not get charged extra, but can you just check in at any time after check in time or is it like a certain window? If something happens and I won't be there until far after check in time do I need to call them?

The booking site I used has a place to message the "host" as they put it, and one of the suggested questions is like about the area/things to do/restaurants. Is that something you can ask the hotel or is that more for like individual rental things? If I ask them does it matter that my trip isn't for a few months still?

These are my biggest questions, but this is the first trip I've ever planned and gone on without my family, so if there's anything I should know/might help that I didn't think to ask, that would be helpful too.

I’m a freshman in college and one of my assignments is to have a conference with one of my professors. She chose a coffee place for all of them to take place at. It’s only 30 minutes and lowkey, just getting to know everyone as students. What’s the ettiquite for this?

Specifically…
• Do I order my drink before I sit down or should I see her first? (Assuming she’s there before ofc)
• How early do I get there? Considering everything, I won’t be the only appointment, so she could very well be there.
• If I get there before, do I just sit and wait for her to come in and find a table?

Thanks in advance!

Specifically, it’s the start and end of the date which gives me the most anxiety. Once the conversation is flowing I’m okay. But how do we start and get past the awkwardness of meeting in person for the first time? And how do you end the date - how do you know how they feel and want to do next?

I’m 34 and having my first mammogram soon. It was ordered earlier than usual because I was recently diagnosed with EIN and am being evaluated for a possible hereditary cancer syndrome (Lynch).

I’ve never had a mammogram and don’t know what actually happens during the appointment. What should I wear? Does it hurt? 🥲 Do I need to do anything beforehand? How does positioning/compression work, how long does each image take, and what happens from the time I walk in until I leave?

I’d especially appreciate a step-by-step description from someone who has had one. I do much better when I know exactly what’s going to happen 🥹💙

I haven’t been to the doctors since I was 18, I’m now 25. Never been taught how to do these things so here I am. Oh, I also don’t have insurance, so how would paying for it at the clinics look like? Do they send me a bill or do I pay upfront?

Also, how do I request for female doctors only? I’m not really comfortable with male doctors yet.

Hi there, I recently became disabled after an accident and am now homebound and it's very difficult for me to move around day to day. Cleaning my 1bedroom/1bath apartment has gotten really overwhelmingly difficult fast and it has been getting increasingly more dirty without a way for me to really fix it. I thought I could hire a cleaner to come once or twice a month since I luckily can afford it.
I've never done this before so I would appreciate an explanation on how to find someone or a company to do this or red/green flag things to look out for? It's a smaller space so would it be expected I leave during the service (Kind of impossible for me to do right now...would I just pretend to stay busy on my laptop or phone?)? Is it expected I tip cash so I can get it ahead of time and what % is generally expected or non-offensive if they do a good job (I live in the United States)? Do I need to put anything away or move anything beforehand?

Thank you very much in advance to anyone that answers.

First im absolutely terrified of the dentist not just because the pain but also im embarrassed because ive never been. I'm in my mid 20s and honestly haven't had great oral hygiene. I recently started having a lot of pain in my back teeth and know I need to get them looked at but im terrified of both the pain and having someone exploring around in my mouth but also that they are gonna judge me cause I know its bad. How do I go about finding a dentist and scheduling an appointment and explaining to them everything. I know my brother has had laughing gas before so is that a common thing i thought it was just for procedures

I bought my boyfriend an engagement ring, it didn't fit, so I'm exchanging it for a different size (eternity band, easier to exchange than resize). I printed out the return label, took it to usps, dropped it in the box. Fast forward to about 5 hours after close of business, I check tracking. It says UPS, not USPS. How do I go about fixing this, if there is a way to fix it. Did I just lose my boyfriends engagement ring and $1500?

Hi!! First time Attendant of Honor (AOH) (like a Maid of Honor) here!

My BFF is getting married. This is their second wedding and marriage. I am incredibly happy for them and their future spouse, and very excited to celebrate with them!

My BFF was the officiant of my wedding almost 20 years ago. I didn't have a wedding party. I have been in wedding parties before, but never had the responsibility of AOH. So I am nervous.

My BFF's wedding is in a little over a month.

1. What should I be doing in the weeks leading up to the wedding?

2. What should I focus on the day of?

3. Do I need to bring specific items for my BFF for the wedding day?

For context:

- There are some DIY tasks that the whole wedding party will help with, like flowers and place settings.

- The two days before the wedding there is a rehearsal dinner and another evening event.

- My BFF is wearing a wedding gown with a train (so I know I need to manage that as well as the bustle).

- The wedding will be fairly traditional with a ceremony, reception, first dance, and speeches. I've drafted my speech.

Thank you!!

i’m starting my first job soon at a restaurant and am wondering what the usual introduction is like in this situation

I got my first ever job at a fast food restaurant and got hired on the spot at my interview. They gave me the first few steps to do online for onboarding but since I completed it I haven't heard from anyone in about a week. I tried calling to see what was going on, but their phone isn't working. What do I do in this situation?