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Originally Posted by WindsThatBlow
Feeling really good this evening. Nothing out of the ordinary these days -- woke up being OK. Took my meds, had my few hours of unease -- just tried to sleep it through, and now I'm feeling good. I got a bit of energy I'm gonna chalk up to getting a better night's rest. I know this may be a controversial subject, I'm gonna apologize to Soupe, our in house culinary expert -- but I have really been enjoying the variety of soups from Progresso lately. I know, I know -- too much sodium, base flavor but no flare etc. (my mom makes the point a lot haha). The last few days I've been really enjoying a nice bowl of soup at least for lunch. It may be because it's getting colder and something nice and warm fills me up. Perhaps for the same reason I enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate in the evening as well.
So, serious note -- I'm thinking about getting a part time job. It'll be the first time in a long while I've been productive in society. Working in my career is not an option right now. I need to ease my way back into the workforce if it's something I am going to accomplish in the future. So as many place need workers right now. I could pretty easily I would assume have my pick at employers for something. I wouldn't even mind factory work. I know a factory in town has a part-time program. They pay really well but you work 16 hours a week (usually a weekend shift), but it's around $22/hr. It's something to consider, right? I am feeling better for the first time in a few years. I think I should take advantage at looking at ways to change my lifestyle.
Also, I am thinking about trying to take my meds that make me feel sick at night-- so maybe I can offset the uneasiness that comes with them. Only issue is I have to eat at least 350 cal with one of the them so that may be a bit of a hurdle. We'll see what I can work with.
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WindsThatBlow, soup is indeed a beautiful food with centuries of significance in the human diet. It's great that you're enjoying more of them, even if canned. Despite the salt, many Progresso soups are high in fiber and usually have at least 10 to 15% (or more) of some healthful vitamin/mineral. They're also low calorie and soothing to the soul. My husband used to eat Campbell's "Yes" soups in his work lunch, a few days per week. Some are "lower in salt". I would doctor them up with some added herb(s) and they were a treat. Homemade soups are particularly wonderful, but they take effort to make. When I do, I usually freeze leftovers. Canned soups are a much better option than fast foods, in my view.
Just yesterday, I was also telling my new therapist that I yearn to try part-time work soon. It's scary, though, when on SSDI. I was hoping to start by helping my husband with projects, but he has procrastinated taking any on, since our move. I can imagine you'd be a great asset anywhere you'd work. I think I would be, too. I just want a certain amount of security and tolerance. Despite my complaints about my last employer, I always gave them credit for the latter mentioned.
I used to take Geodon, which also required calorie consumption with it. I sometimes fell short of the recommended amounts. I did my best.