I do know my hotel-mates. I have class with them on a weekly basis. So they are not complete strangers. They are just not a part of my whole life. It is too late for my own room and would leave someone to shoulder the entire cost when that was what both of us had been avoiding. My classmates, in their defense, are all very nice, caring people, given the nature of the field (education) they had to be to be teachers in their past lives. I am not sure I can even articulate my exact concern with the situation. I suppose it's fear, feeling like I am going to gross people out, not wanting to foist my problems on to others, a desire not to have this be a factor in future jobs (I don't think anyone would purposely ruin a career opportunity for me but might make a comment that could make someone else think I would be an added expense or unable to manage the demands of the job).
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Teenage-like Dilemma
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I do know my hotel-mates. I have class with them on a weekly basis. So they are not complete strangers. They are just not a part of my whole life. It is too late for my own room and would leave someone to shoulder the entire cost when that was what both of us had been avoiding. My classmates, in their defense, are all very nice, caring people, given the nature of the field (education) they had to be to be teachers in their past lives. I am not sure I can even articulate my exact concern with the situation. I suppose it's fear, feeling like I am going to gross people out, not wanting to foist my problems on to others, a desire not to have this be a factor in future jobs (I don't think anyone would purposely ruin a career opportunity for me but might make a comment that could make someone else think I would be an added expense or unable to manage the demands of the job).
I do know my hotel-mates. I have class with them on a weekly basis. So they are not complete strangers. They are just not a part of my whole life. It is too late for my own room and would leave someone to shoulder the entire cost when that was what both of us had been avoiding. My classmates, in their defense, are all very nice, caring people, given the nature of the field (education) they had to be to be teachers in their past lives. I am not sure I can even articulate my exact concern with the situation. I suppose it's fear, feeling like I am going to gross people out, not wanting to foist my problems on to others, a desire not to have this be a factor in future jobs (I don't think anyone would purposely ruin a career opportunity for me but might make a comment that could make someone else think I would be an added expense or unable to manage the demands of the job).
I do know my hotel-mates. I have class with them on a weekly basis. So they are not complete strangers. They are just not a part of my whole life. It is too late for my own room and would leave someone to shoulder the entire cost when that was what both of us had been avoiding. My classmates, in their defense, are all very nice, caring people, given the nature of the field (education) they had to be to be teachers in their past lives. I am not sure I can even articulate my exact concern with the situation. I suppose it's fear, feeling like I am going to gross people out, not wanting to foist my problems on to others, a desire not to have this be a factor in future jobs (I don't think anyone would purposely ruin a career opportunity for me but might make a comment that could make someone else think I would be an added expense or unable to manage the demands of the job).
I do know my hotel-mates. I have class with them on a weekly basis. So they are not complete strangers. They are just not a part of my whole life. It is too late for my own room and would leave someone to shoulder the entire cost when that was what both of us had been avoiding. My classmates, in their defense, are all very nice, caring people, given the nature of the field (education) they had to be to be teachers in their past lives. I am not sure I can even articulate my exact concern with the situation. I suppose it's fear, feeling like I am going to gross people out, not wanting to foist my problems on to others, a desire not to have this be a factor in future jobs (I don't think anyone would purposely ruin a career opportunity for me but might make a comment that could make someone else think I would be an added expense or unable to manage the demands of the job).
bagged2drag
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Have you thought about telling them matter of factly? Instead of asking a question which could lead to resistance, you could just state to them you have treatments to do because of health problems. Any decent person will likely accept that. It may lead to some questions, but I would think no more.
bagged2drag
Active member
Have you thought about telling them matter of factly? Instead of asking a question which could lead to resistance, you could just state to them you have treatments to do because of health problems. Any decent person will likely accept that. It may lead to some questions, but I would think no more.
bagged2drag
Active member
Have you thought about telling them matter of factly? Instead of asking a question which could lead to resistance, you could just state to them you have treatments to do because of health problems. Any decent person will likely accept that. It may lead to some questions, but I would think no more.
bagged2drag
Active member
Have you thought about telling them matter of factly? Instead of asking a question which could lead to resistance, you could just state to them you have treatments to do because of health problems. Any decent person will likely accept that. It may lead to some questions, but I would think no more.
bagged2drag
Active member
Have you thought about telling them matter of factly? Instead of asking a question which could lead to resistance, you could just state to them you have treatments to do because of health problems. Any decent person will likely accept that. It may lead to some questions, but I would think no more.
I'm a grad student as well and I just went on a trip up to Oregon to visit Nike. I shared a room with 3 other people.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
I'm a grad student as well and I just went on a trip up to Oregon to visit Nike. I shared a room with 3 other people.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
I'm a grad student as well and I just went on a trip up to Oregon to visit Nike. I shared a room with 3 other people.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
I'm a grad student as well and I just went on a trip up to Oregon to visit Nike. I shared a room with 3 other people.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
I'm a grad student as well and I just went on a trip up to Oregon to visit Nike. I shared a room with 3 other people.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
To be fair to them, I made sure that they knew I would have to be up earlier than they would to do meds. They were OK with sleeping through the sound.
But my approach always has been to be full disclosure about CF. Of course, at the appropriate time - I don't just blurt it out when I meet people. But this is a fine time to drop everyone a line and say "hey, i have this lung issue, i have to do meds, it's kinda loud but i promise i'll be super respectful. oh BTW, my Vest looks like a full-body vibrator and my nebs look like an electric bong."
Using a matter of fact, it's no big deal attitude will put the others at ease. People take cues from YOU in terms of how to respond about your issue. Using humor and making it fun (I always have everyone try on my Vest.... and have them sing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to sound like a munchkin) puts everyone at ease and makes your meds a <b> non-issue </b>
It's possible. I'm in the exact same boat as you.
Thanks everyone for ideas so far.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.
Thanks everyone for ideas so far.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.
Thanks everyone for ideas so far.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.
Thanks everyone for ideas so far.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.
Thanks everyone for ideas so far.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.
Sakasuka, how did you handle getting rid of sputum? This is by far one of the bigger issues in all of this. I suppose i could do it in the shower/bathroom but I hate doing it this way. I clear a fair amount lately and I don't want to gross anyone out. I do a fair amount of coughing and huffing in order to get it.
I don't think I'm taking my vest. It's too heavy and I get almost equal amounts of clearance with the flutter. I am not interested in lugging it around with me as I have the older model and it's big and heavy.