r/Explainlikeimscared 23h ago

First time getting a vaccine at 22

104 Upvotes

I'm NOT asking for medical advice just how it works advice. My mom was one of those people who did not trust vaccines at all, I have never had one, not even a K shot at birth. Ive also been homeschooled all my life so this has been a non issue for me. I've not had any issues growing up thank god, but now that I've finally pulled away from my parents and moved away I've realized I finally need to actually get this done.

I've been putting off actually getting any since I turned 18 but I've gotten into my first relationship and he's been really encouraging, so I'm putting in the effort to get a PCD, and I know they'll explain it but how does it actually go during the appointment? I've never had a shot before and I'm not scared of needles (I've had blood drawn before) but doctors freak me out. Is it fast or will I be there a while? For my first time I'm only getting the bare minimum so do I have to get them all in one appointment or do they spread them out? Will I get sick after (my mom said I'd get really sick and Google research is inconclusive). What if something happens, would it be right away or will I have to be careful for the next week or two? Can you feel the shot when it goes in? Does it feel bad or will I not notice it? I really hate doctors so I just need reassurance honestly but in y'all's experience is it particularly stressful (again, not scared of needles, just doctors, but I have a brave face so I won't like freak out or anything while I'm there and my bf will be there for me)


r/Explainlikeimscared 22h ago

How do I unpack and organize after a move?

8 Upvotes

So I know this is a weird ask, but as someone with really severe ADHD and a chronic overthinker I've never been able to fully unpack after a move. I have a decent amount of stuff (grew up in a house that was hoarded, but have significantly downsized since moving out of my mom's) and really struggle with the executive function of getting containers for things, planning where things should go, where future overflow may go, etc. Some of my stuff tends to stay in boxes for the duration that I live there, and it's not always because it doesn't fit. I'm not in a place where I'm willing to forgo a ton of my things, and I recently moved from a 2 bedroom apartment with 1 roommate to a 4 bedroom house with 3 roommates, and the closets arent very big. (We're planning on getting a bigger house within the next few years). We recently got a storage unit that we're all going to share, but even dealing with what to move into storage vs keep in the house is incredibly overwhelming. I've read a lot of stuff about this topic but in practice the advice just feels.. overwhelming and inactionable.

Thank you so much!


r/Explainlikeimscared 21h ago

Passport Appointment

4 Upvotes

I have an appointment in a few days and Ive already printed my ds-11 BUT it says i need a PHOTOCOPY of my id??

Will it work if i just bring my drivers license?? How do i even get a photocopy of it, no libraries near me have anything to scan it.

Alternatively: if i were to just put my ID on a work copier would that be okay??

Any answers are appreciated