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Posted 7/12/2020 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi folks

How has your week been? Check in if you have the time we like to hear from you.

I’ve had a good weekend my brother came to visit who I have not seen since before we went in to lockdown.

Hibee
Posted 7/12/2020 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
That is nice Hibee, It is always nice to see family especially after not being able to for a long time. Happy for you!

Today is the first day in three weeks that it hasn't been sweltering hot. Finally a break in the weather. It is a rather pleasant day weather wise.

I hope you all are having a good day. Remember even with the trying times we will make it. We have each other to support. I am so happy for this forum.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/12/2020 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hibee, I am glad you had such nice time with your brother and got to meet them finally.

Karen, I dislike hot weather myself so I am feeling happy for you smile enjoy it.

Today when I talked to my mom I used that chance to look at shingles scars behind my leg. I was like "*** it, I look at it now or I will never do that." then I did it without thinking and I didn't feel bad.
I actually realized that such behaviors are sort of ritual like things in order to avoid some emotions or avoid pretty much anything that I can't/couldn't face. I guess it's a sort of coping mechanism.
Posted 7/12/2020 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
How did the rash look Rrakkma? Is it going away? I hope so.

I am glad you looked. You faced your fear and won! Congratulations!!!

Have a great rest of the day!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/13/2020 6:45 AM (GMT 0)
Strength to all. HT
Posted 7/13/2020 7:24 AM (GMT 0)
I had a good week. I take coronavirus precautions very seriously and this greatly reduces my anxiety about being infected, since I'm in a high-risk group.
Posted 7/13/2020 12:27 PM (GMT 0)
Karen thank you,
Yes, they look dried and with scabs, just like healing scars. Showed it to dr today online and they also think they look good. They told me to wait and meanwhile clean the area gently with soap to prevent infection. That's all about it. He said it's normal to still feel slight pain even a couple of weeks after medication.

Even though they still look somewhat weird smile I managed to look at it without anxiety.
Need training in that.

Hope you all are feeling well this week <3
Posted 7/13/2020 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Rrakkma,

I hope you are too. It has cooled off here and is much more pleasant.

Have a good day!!!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/13/2020 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Rrakkma

Pleased to hear you are on the mend I felt pain for a good few weeks after my Shingles cleared up so hopefully it won’t be to long for you.

Hibee
Posted 7/13/2020 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi hibee
I’m so glad you got to see your brother, I had a good weekend except last night I had my anxiety back at night make it almost impossible to sleep and relax. I really hope it gets better...I look back when I started having this anxiety and how I have conquer it before ...I want to have my hopes up
Posted 7/13/2020 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
My week has been good.

We've had a lot of unsettled weather here in Maine lately, which is typical around here during the summer.

I enjoy listening to and watching violent thunder and lighting storms, as long as my car doesn't get damaged during a storm.
Posted 7/14/2020 7:29 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Hibee,
Yes, the Dr warned me about the possibility so I am prepared. And to be honest, as long as I know what the cause is I really don't focus on that much.

Mike, I know a couple of people who really relax by listening to thunders and watching the rainy sky. It can be calming for some.
Posted 7/14/2020 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
Rrakkma, I don't find listening to thunder and watching the lightning to be relaxing. Instead, I find them to be kind of exciting.

But that's just me.
Posted 7/15/2020 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Exciting refreshing.
You know ya alive when it happens. HT
Posted 7/16/2020 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
I have a noise machine next to my bed and often turn it to the "Thunderstorm' option before going to sleep. It is soothing.
Posted 7/17/2020 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
I'm looking forward to this coming weekend, even though I don't have much planned.

Tomorrow, in a nearby village of mine, they will be having a farmers market like they do every Saturday this time of year.

However, tomorrow, a Celtic music band is going to perform at the market. So I might stop on by tomorrow.
Posted 7/17/2020 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Mike, that is awesome about the Celtic music. I hope you are able to enjoy listening.

Hugs to all!!!

Karen...
Posted 7/17/2020 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Karen.

I don't know the name of the group that will be performing at the market. And I don't know how good they are either.

But I'll find out either way tomorrow if I choose to go to the market.
Posted 7/18/2020 5:41 AM (GMT 0)
My week has been, blah! Anxiety is up and so my doctor gave me an rx to help me relax a bit when I need it. Today my sinuses are horribly painful. It just hurts so much to even type. Have a good weekend. Be safe
Posted 7/18/2020 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
I did go to that Farmer's Market earlier today. I thought the Celtic band playing there was pretty good.
Posted 7/18/2020 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome Mike,

Celtic music often gives me goose bumps. I love it. I am glad you were able to listen to it.

Hugs, Karen...
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