HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

Daily Check In Thread For All... #109

Support Forums
>
Depression
✚ New Topic locked
1 2 3 4
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 12/10/2014 11:10 AM (GMT 0)
the majority of my xmas cards are hand delivered, lol!!!

thx jess. got news camera - bladder exam happening 8th jan. finally!!! maybe i can get some answers. having an early night. later..........i hope x fingers. and a knot in my bladder!!!
Posted 12/10/2014 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
Yay Jamie, I hope you get good results....

Hugs Karen...
Posted 12/10/2014 11:24 AM (GMT 0)
BED TIME. Z'S PLEASE.
Posted 12/10/2014 1:03 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you, Jamie! Let's hope it discovers something that can give you some relief.

Jess-- Glad to hear there is no infection. Keep on keeping on.

Dixie-I am not giving up, at all. I am becoming more and more distrustful of BF. Looking at possible couple's counseling, and trying to find something local. We watched Heartburn last night.

UA-I understand. I am glad you have some time before deciding. It is a big step, especially when disagreements happen.

Karen, Trina, Joyce-Morning!

Mom enjoyed her presents. 87 is nothing to sneeze at. Brother and SIL said she is having more bowel problems, a recent event. Even adult diapers do not contain 'accidents'.

At high school today--a lazy day overall. Already pulled two different job openings, and will work on them during my 'free' period. Right now, the first class is on a field trip, and I can submit apps during lunch.

I am looking at couple counseling possibilities. I want to see what's available before I bring it up.

Be well, all, as well as can be.
Posted 12/10/2014 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
I just have to share something awesome!!!!!!!!!

My bil and his wife came over yesterday and handed us the keys to a 2011 Chevy Silverado 4x4... Just what we needed. Our truck was on it's last wheel. Everything was starting to go wrong with it. And it got rusted. We needed a new vehicle so bad and were trying to figure out ways to get one. Well, this was a blessing to say the least... We are getting it all legal today... Insurance, plates and registration!!! This is so awesome!!! And the best part is I always wanted a black truck... Now I have one!!!

I hope you all have a good day. I will be out for awhile getting my new truck on the road!!! It feels like a dream. I had to look outside at it to make sure this morning... Ha!!!

Hugs to all!!!

Karen...
Posted 12/10/2014 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
Myself: Glad you're looking to see if couple's counseling is an option. Hope you have a good day.

Karen, that's great news about the truck! It sounds very cool and nice. I'm happy for you.

Wishing everyone a good day.

UA
Posted 12/10/2014 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
Morning all,

Jamie- I hope that they are able to come up with something and then fix it! Keep us posted. Also hope that you got some good sleep.

Myself- I am glad that you are looking into what your options are before jumping into this! I hope that everything works out and you two are able to move on with your lives together.

Karen- I am so happy for you, I know what a blessing that can be. I hope that all goes well and that you are road legal today!!!! YAY. I want a black truck myself but too much on gas, lol

UA- How are you doing my friend? I hope that all is well and that you are warm and cozy.

I am in pain and have been all night. My foot is randomly swelling and it is throbbing in pain. I am tired of this happening. I am not sure if I can get into my doctor any sooner than my appointment. I refuse to go to the ER I do not like hospitals and will not go unless I have to. I also do not really want to see a different doc either but I may have to. Did laundry yesterday so that is all done for a few days! YAY!!! I am so tired and have to go to get my son up and ready for school. I will see you all later. Stay Strong my friends.
Posted 12/10/2014 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Wow Karen! Now that is love and caring. Warms my heart. Thank you so much for sharing.

I am so happy for you, a prayer has been answered in the best possible way!

Peace
Trina
Posted 12/10/2014 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
I have a cold. Can not believe it! Must have caught it 3 days ago at the crowded, crazy store! UGH.

Sinus pain, migraine pain, fever, Vicks and steam is all I can do because of my meds, asprine.

Hope everyone else is feeling good.

Peace and health
Trina
Posted 12/10/2014 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
Karen...Your post of the generous gift of the much needed truck restores my faith in mankind. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!  I LOVE THIS GUY for doing this for y'all.  What a BLESSING!

 

I NEEDED to hear that today, with shingles flaring from recent events. The trigeminal nerves are fully involved and the blood tests revealed "uber levels" of active viral antibodies.  This is 7+ months of this viral curse that continues to threaten my eyesight and potential for Bells Palsy.  For whatever reason (no doctor can tell me why)  the almost constant (30 days on/30 days off) of anti-viral meds since June are not even holding this HELL at bay. PLEASE, if any one can advise regarding shingles...HELP!

I joked that I feel like JOB.  I would go to sit in the ashes, but someone pissed on my matches.  I can't even start the fire to create the ashes.

I SWEAR that I TRY to "be the change that I want to see in the world".  I always have.  There is NOTHING that I would not do or have not done for my fellow man.  I'm doing SOMETHING wrong.  I've never asked God for "perfect", but I really need "possible".

Sorry for the rant=(

Jess, Turtle and Trina...I'm sending HUGS for my cyber sibs to feel better=) Yep, Jamie...Spot on...the et al    comes from long years of work study program doing deed research!  I didn't even realize I'd typed it.  Sorry.

Chel...Thinking about you too.  Are you okay, girl?

Myself...Stay strong, friend.

Joyce...Keep the funnies coming.  A merry heart doeth good, but a belly laugh can be a cure=)

UA...Keeping you in my thoughts, Sweetie.

Lisa...Where's my "other half"?  Are you out and about with some retail therapy?  Lord knows that I, like you, could use a girlfriend right now.

I don't wish to lay my emotional burdens at the feet of those who are struggling with their own.  Y'all please help me...I'm dying here, with no sign of the Calvary...OOPS, wait----I AM the CALVARY in my neck of the woods. Do I shoot my horse first?

~~Dixie

 

Posted 12/10/2014 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
Dixie I wish I could advise you on Shingles but I have never had them. I have heard that they are not nice. (((hugs)))

Trina I have a little trick I use for if it has moved to your chest. You try placing moist heat on your chest or back (I have a heating pad that I can place a damp cloth in). Place vicks on your back or chest before you put the heat on. Let it sit until the heating pad turns off (mine has an auto shut off). It helps me if I get chostocondritis or bronchitis (although I do not use Vicks. I use something called APR. I love the stuff but it is expensive). I hope you feel better soon.

I am okay today. Just a little bored and do not really feel like doing anything except maybe play Farmtown. Not much in the mood for that either.

This is the beginning of concert season for the kids, so I am going to be busy after tomorrow. I have to make some cookies too but I do not know what to make - maybe some chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies. I will probably end up eating too many myself. lol.

Last time, I said I was going out to put up signs for my kitty... well, signs re up but no calls. I am hoping that the signs were not taken down by the city. I can't go out and check since it is 25 minutes away by car.

Well, my cats are telling me that they are hungry. I should feed them now before I am lynched!! lol.
Posted 12/10/2014 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
I am back from town. Got the insurance, plates and registration and a temporary title. Took the truck to the car wash and now it looks brand new. Yay... Now I need to get over the excitement and get something done around here. Very lazy, Laundry tomorrow at the mat... Fun...Not..........

Thank you everybody. It is nice to have people happy for me. I am elated... With the new truck and you all...

I hope you all have a very good afternoon. What I really need is a nap...

Love you guys!!!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/10/2014 9:51 PM (GMT 0)
I am so tired and weary, I would choose a dirt nap, at this point.  I agree with SO's signature in that I feel that no one has a clue.  No cake for my pity party...

~~Dixie

Posted 12/10/2014 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
Dixie I am with you on the TN nerve pain. I can only suggest what I do and that is heat. Not electric, therapy aroma bags.

Ask the doc about upping you anxiety meds until the shingles pass. My pharmacist told me once that anxiety and produce a bout and make it worse and last longer. I don't know, have not had it.

Prayers for you.
Peace
Trina
Posted 12/10/2014 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Dixie,

So sorry for what you are going through. I can only imagine... I am getting to that age where shingles can be a problem. I heard that there is a vaccine. I think I had chicken pox. So I do think about it every time you mention it. I hope it gets under control soon and that the pain and aggravation of it end...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/10/2014 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, Trina.  I'm afraid that at this point, even 2 mgs. of Ativan IV would not make me blink.  The stress and anxiety is, believe me, unavoidable.  I keep getting "pulled back into" a heightened sense of fight or flight.  I'm shaking as I type and I can feel pain in every pore of my scalp and face.  My lips have felt "numb" for 2 days, almost like a dentist visit.  Oh, Lord...all I want for Christmas is the laughing gas!  Sadly, that is the ONLY TIME that I can let go and relax.

Trina...Intense stress/anxiety has been a lifetime thing.  I think the added stress of enrolling in PM with a maniacal PM doctor (Oxycodone) while opiate naïve may have "amped" the nerves into a viral outbreak.  Can opiates cause such a reaction to an already compromised immune system?  I've asked, but no answers.  I know that Monday's events fueled the fires of the current flare.

The Oxycodone is IR because I cannot afford the ER.  It does not maintain a steady serum level, therefore it fails to "manage" 24/7 physical pain.  It does, however, intensify my aggression and rage (not good).  I'm thinking that I should stop PM with this terrorist, stop the Oxycodone (low dose) and ask my PCP to write the Norco.  Otherwise, I may not be able to stop this train.

Any thoughts?

~~Dixie

Posted 12/10/2014 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, Karen...If only I'd known...Shingles were never even on my radar.  I was fighting so many health dragons, I never had a clue until BAM!  Even when my eyelid turned inside out, I thought it was allergic reaction to new eyeliner.  It progressed across the right eye, forehead and scalp mutating my eardrum and lymph nodes in my neck.  It has blurred my vision, affected my balance, my hearing.  My evil mom always bragged she was "a witch".  If I believed in that, I'd think she's put the "pox" on me=( 

Please listen (to those 50+) Run, don't walk, ASAP to get the shingles vaccine.  I was clueless to think it was no danger @ 53.  I wrongly believed that you had to be 60 to get the shot.  Nope.  I could/should have gotten it 3 years ago.  It's costly (and not covered by my insurance) but sell your child if you have to (JK)  My BIL said it's about $250, with no guarantee, but lowers your chances of outbreak. It's too late once it's erupted.  You can still get the shot (IF) the virus is quieted, but less effective.  Please hear my cry! If your immune system is compromised or non-existent like mine, you're even more susceptible to the virus.  If you've had chicken pox at any time in your life, the virus is dormant inside you.  If you've never experienced chicken pox, you are at risk of contagion from anyone with an active outbreak.  This stuff is no joke.  It's IMO the modern day plague.  Be afraid.  Be very afraid.

If wishes and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a scrumptious Christmas!

If my PCP who thinks he's the REAL God had only informed me of the risk with my nil immune system...Nope.  I have since changed my PCP from a prick to a chick.  SHE is a Godsend, but can't get control of this outbreak.  I had to see the NP before Thanksgiving for blood draw/antibody levels and more meds.  My actual new PCP had undergone surgery to give her mom a kidney.  Yep, she's a keeper.

I have been through and endured pain that nightmares are made of, throughout most of my teen/adult life.  I'm at the point where "I ain't skeered of nuttin".  This 7+ months of unrelenting HELL is beyond words.  I would without a doubt choose death right this very moment.  The kicker is that I'm only now realizing, through my own research, that the damage may be permanent.

I really don't mean to be the antithesis of the Christmas spirit, but I wish I'd been warned.  I know this post is LONG, and we're nearing a new "check-in" lock.  Karen/Trina, is there any way this post can be carried over to the new thread?  People over 50 need this information, if possible.

~~Dixie 

Posted 12/11/2014 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
It can be copied and pasted on the next thread by you or one of us. I am trying not to worry about it, because I figure worrying only makes me have a better chance to get it. I think stress can activate things in our bodies to go every which way... Stress can be a bugger... So relaxation techniques can help all of us...

I am sorry about what happened. And yes it would of been awesome if you were for warned about this, but even doctors make mistakes. I have found that out in the past. Problem is we suffer from it...

I hope the pain eases up. I hope you feel better soon Dixie...

Remember, relaxation is in order. Or an order... Whichever way you want it.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/11/2014 10:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Thursday...hello everyone

Did you know
The Candy Cane is one of the most familiar symbols of Christmas. It dates back to 1670 in Europe but didn’t appear in the U.S. until the 1800s and became common in the mid 1900s.


Just a groaner
What do you get if Santa goes down the chimney when a fire is lit?
Krisp Kringle!
Posted 12/11/2014 10:33 AM (GMT 0)
HI ALL. awesome news karen. eyes are not the best so i am just skim reading. feel better dixie. check ya inbox!!!
Posted 12/11/2014 12:35 PM (GMT 0)
Krisp Kringle... Ha!!! That is cute Joyce.

Hey Jamie... Hey everybody. I hope everybody is feeling well...

Hugs, Karen...

PS Almost time for a new thread!!!
Posted 12/11/2014 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Karen, so thrilled to read about your new vehicle... That's GREAT news.

I might have to ask you for a ride sometime. Ours is now 14 years old...ouch...
Posted 12/11/2014 1:09 PM (GMT 0)
going to attempt to lay down. *sigh*
Posted 12/11/2014 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
My old one was 14 or 15 Joyce, totally rusted. But it was a good vehicle for a long time... We are blessed...

Hugs, Karen...

Jamie, I hope you get some sleep mate...
✚ New Topic locked
1234