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[hopeless2015]

-43 with windchill today. The University cancelled classes and gave staffers the option to use a benefit day, which I did. Not leaving the apartment today. Hugs to all and stay warm if your in the vortex!!

Hugs to all!!

Originally Posted by hopeless2015

-43 with windchill today. The University cancelled classes and gave staffers the option to use a benefit day, which I did. Not leaving the apartment today. Hugs to all and stay warm if your in the vortex!!

Hugs to all!!

Do stay warm! I saw on the news how wicked cold it is today in the Midwest and around there. Stay safe!

It's nowhere as cold in my state as it is in some today, but it's still cold at around 20 F. We have deck builders repairing our deck today. At least it's sunny right now where I am. They said it would snow last night, but luckily that amounted to nothing. I'm hoping they'll finish the work today. I put out two thermal carafes for them - one with boiling water and one with hot coffee, along with sugar, milk, spoons, teas, and disposal hot drink cups and lids. I might find some snack to offer, as well.

[cashart10]

Originally Posted by hopeless2015

-43 with windchill today. The University cancelled classes and gave staffers the option to use a benefit day, which I did. Not leaving the apartment today. Hugs to all and stay warm if your in the vortex!!

Hugs to all!!

Brrrrrrr!!! We have negative windchills also so they cancelled school which means I’m off work too!!! But, it’s not quite as cold as your home town! I do have to go out as I have a t appt and I’m so glad she didn’t cancel!

Originally Posted by hopeless2015

-43 with windchill today. The University cancelled classes and gave staffers the option to use a benefit day, which I did. Not leaving the apartment today. Hugs to all and stay warm if your in the vortex!!

Hugs to all!!

I think Antarctica is warmer

[wildflowerchild25]

Went to work today but felt like **** so I came home. I got a dr note for today and tomorrow so that they won’t yell at me. Not sure if I’ll take off tomorrow though. I probably will since I have to note. And then I seriously, seriously can’t take anymore days. Ever. For the rest of the year. Damn depression screwing everything up.

My therapist suggested I get the happy light to encourage myself to get out of bed in the morning. She also suggested keeping peppermint essential oil near my bed and putting some on my temples and behind my ears as soon as my first alarm goes off. I’m really getting desperate with winter. I can’t stop fixating on it. I can’t stop thinking about how ****** it is and how it’s not going to be better for at least two months. However I must focus on next week. It should be a smidge warmer next week and maybe even sunny one of those warmer days. That would be nice.

I can’t afford a happy light right now so I’m not sure what to do on that account. I already have some peppermint oil so that’s worth a shot. Why not right? Can’t hurt.

My therapist also recommended looking into cbd oil for pain management. Just until I can get the surgery in June. I’m not sure about it. I wouldn’t even know where to go to get it and I wouldn’t want to get it online because it’s unregulated so you can’t tell what you’re getting. I’m not sure. I have a prejudice against marijuana and I know CBD is not marijuana at all but still.

[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by hopeless2015

-43 with windchill today. The University cancelled classes and gave staffers the option to use a benefit day, which I did. Not leaving the apartment today. Hugs to all and stay warm if your in the vortex!!

Hugs to all!!

Stay warm!

WC

[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by BirdDancer

It's nowhere as cold in my state as it is in some today, but it's still cold at around 20 F. We have deck builders repairing our deck today. At least it's sunny right now where I am. They said it would snow last night, but luckily that amounted to nothing. I'm hoping they'll finish the work today. I put out two thermal carafes for them - one with boiling water and one with hot coffee, along with sugar, milk, spoons, teas, and disposal hot drink cups and lids. I might find some snack to offer, as well.

How sweet of you to offer warm beverages to help your workers to stay warm.


WC

Well I haven't checked in awhile.

I was so spoiled this Christmas by my sisters. Got tickets to the Lion King! It was breathtaking! Took my son. I cried through most of it. We were in row G. Just right by the isle. Which is super cool if you've seen it you'll know what mean. If you are going to go, I don't want to spoil it.

It's by far my son's and I favorite Disney movie. It came out the yr he was born!

On the bp front, I'm slowly coming off lorazepam. She switched me to diazepam. We are decreasing by 2 mgs every month. I started out on 20 mgs and now I'm on 12. But I made a huge mistake with my meds . I was so drowsy and tired on the diazepam that I lowered my trazadone by a lot 3 months ago. Just thinking of the mass fatigue and not the antidepressant part I got extremely suicidal. I finally realized it about a week ago. We increased the trazadone back up some. I'm feeling much better.

My son: he is ok on and off. He's been off weed for about 4 months. He's on 7.5 of Zyprexa and gabapentin and 20 of prozac. He can be very exhausting. He goes into rages at times and is OBSESSED with politics. He has a new pdoc, I've had the same pdoc in the past and he's not very good. But to switch at this place now takes a lot to prove why you want to switch. Being on medicaid for mental health help for ppl with psychotic disorders absolutely sucks!!!! Right now he thinks he's being drugged at the gym and we'll all the time. But he won't tell his treatment team for fear of being over medicated. I tell them over the phone as he will not let me go in to his appts.

I hope everyone is well. If not, lots of hugs to you.

[BeyondtheRainbow]

My father is holding steady. I get the impression he is showing his personality and being nasty to the staff at the hospital. He got agitated the other day and somehow managed to pull out his feeding tube (surgically implanted) despite being in restraints and having an abdominal binder covering/protecting it. I feel bad for his therapists and nurses; I've dealt with patients like him before and it is exhausting.

My therapist and pdoc were really impressed that I told him everything I did last week. I'm still a bit anxious about some of what I said but I think it's going to be ok. Based on the tube pulling I imagine he is still somewhat confused. The truth is that I said more than I thought I'd say because I thought he would be in a coma. I prayed for the right words and I said what came to mind and felt right at the time. I need to trust that it was right.

My cat has 2 infected paws again. I'm supposed to keep socks on him. They lasted 35 seconds. A cone of shame is next but I'm not going out in this dangerous cold to get one. I know it's a waste of money; he'll either get it off or be so miserable I'll take it off. I understand the recommendation but he's a cat and his instincts are to not tolerate such things. He's getting a new med that costs a small fortune when it is warm enough for it to be shipped (so Monday).

stay warm!

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

My father is holding steady. I get the impression he is showing his personality and being nasty to the staff at the hospital. He got agitated the other day and somehow managed to pull out his feeding tube (surgically implanted) despite being in restraints and having an abdominal binder covering/protecting it. I feel bad for his therapists and nurses; I've dealt with patients like him before and it is exhausting.

My therapist and pdoc were really impressed that I told him everything I did last week. I'm still a bit anxious about some of what I said but I think it's going to be ok. Based on the tube pulling I imagine he is still somewhat confused. The truth is that I said more than I thought I'd say because I thought he would be in a coma. I prayed for the right words and I said what came to mind and felt right at the time. I need to trust that it was right.

My cat has 2 infected paws again. I'm supposed to keep socks on him. They lasted 35 seconds. A cone of shame is next but I'm not going out in this dangerous cold to get one. I know it's a waste of money; he'll either get it off or be so miserable I'll take it off. I understand the recommendation but he's a cat and his instincts are to not tolerate such things. He's getting a new med that costs a small fortune when it is warm enough for it to be shipped (so Monday).

stay warm!

Are you referring to those Elizabethan collars they put on animals sometimes? I was supposed to put one on my parrot once when he hurt his eye. I didn't. Luckily it turned out OK, but administering eye drops into a parrot's eye is a challenge. I understand how they feel. Really I should wear a mouth guard, but I never do.

[BeyondtheRainbow]

yes, it's a soft Elizabthan collar.

I'm also supposed to wear a nightguard and that's a great analogy.

The horrible cold lasts through tomorrow and then we're to get snow. I just learned that. Our driveway it dangerously icy and with more snow it may be impassable. So I may not have to make a choice about the collar; it may just be impossible.

[liveforsummer]

Freeeeeezing here!
I wear my nightguard lol (I dream I’m chewing food a lot )

[BeyondtheRainbow]

My problem with my nightguard is I take it out and throw it in my sleep. Then I can't find it because ti is clear. I need a red one or something. I wish I could wear it.

Freezing here too!

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by BirdDancer

It's nowhere as cold in my state as it is in some today, but it's still cold at around 20 F. We have deck builders repairing our deck today. At least it's sunny right now where I am. They said it would snow last night, but luckily that amounted to nothing. I'm hoping they'll finish the work today. I put out two thermal carafes for them - one with boiling water and one with hot coffee, along with sugar, milk, spoons, teas, and disposal hot drink cups and lids. I might find some snack to offer, as well.

So kind of you !!! Was high of 26 here I can’t imagine 50-60 below !!! I think I’d die.

[cashart10]

Little Plastic Castle - Ani Difranco

This song is my mood. Electrifying! Not irritable...kinda want to dance naked in the rain. Except it feels like negative something out there and snow is on the ground. But, oh the joy...it is radiating from my skin. And my daughter was dizzy from me spinning her all around. It is a glorious evening. All I want to do is sing and be beautiful. I am hopping out of my skin. Climbing out. Sneaking away. And it’s getting me into the perfect kind of trouble. Like elastic stretched on a really pointy index finger, ready to bend, to let loose across the room. Stinging everything it touches. My brain is on fire 🔥

[Daonnachd]

I don't know what to say except I wish warmth and sunshine for those of you in the midwest.

Tomorrow I've got to go to the hospital where I get ECT for a second opinion. The second opinion is a legal requirement because at one time ECT was over-used and abused by doctors as behavioural discipline. Now a second pdoc has to agree that the patient is lucid enough to give consent. Since my regular pdoc has been ill this week I contacted the hospital about a solution. They've got me meeting with someone I don't know at all. I'm a little anxious.

Then, Friday I go back for the ECT treatment itself. This will be a nicer trip, though, considering my best friend is taking me. We get two hours to chat on the way there, but I'm not very chatty on the way back. You can guess why.

[~Christina]

Saw my T today. Much needed !!!

I’m kinda stuck in my own head lately due to PTSD , sucks.

Very cold here not like further north, I just cant imagine living in that.

Everyone stay warm and safe

[cashart10]

I just promised I’d get up and wash the damn dishes by hand in 20 minutes because I “need some structure right now”. 🙄 MAJOR 🙄! Hello...I’m not a freaking machine or some small decomposing child. But, whatever. My t said I need to “listen to him.” (Within reason of course).

[Nammu]

It's so cold here that busses can't run. They are canceling and delaying schools for tomorrow too. Long long list of places that closed today including city offices. It's back down to -19 below again not sure about the windshield something like 30 below. But by Saturday it's supposed to be up to mid 30's. Crazy weather. I'm getting cabin fever can't wait till it warms up.

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

My father is holding steady. I get the impression he is showing his personality and being nasty to the staff at the hospital. He got agitated the other day and somehow managed to pull out his feeding tube (surgically implanted) despite being in restraints and having an abdominal binder covering/protecting it. I feel bad for his therapists and nurses; I've dealt with patients like him before and it is exhausting.

My therapist and pdoc were really impressed that I told him everything I did last week. I'm still a bit anxious about some of what I said but I think it's going to be ok. Based on the tube pulling I imagine he is still somewhat confused. The truth is that I said more than I thought I'd say because I thought he would be in a coma. I prayed for the right words and I said what came to mind and felt right at the time. I need to trust that it was right.

My cat has 2 infected paws again. I'm supposed to keep socks on him. They lasted 35 seconds. A cone of shame is next but I'm not going out in this dangerous cold to get one. I know it's a waste of money; he'll either get it off or be so miserable I'll take it off. I understand the recommendation but he's a cat and his instincts are to not tolerate such things. He's getting a new med that costs a small fortune when it is warm enough for it to be shipped (so Monday).

stay warm!

Sorry about your father.

Yes, my cat midnight, when he was dying of diabetes a couple summers ago, he was 15 and had complications. had to use the cone of shame bc he also had a **** gland rupture.

Boy was that a tough summer, having my cat pass, dealing with a psychotic son going to the vet like every 2 days. I sure miss midnight. I hope your kitty gets better soon!

[Under*Over]

Classes canceled AGAIN. Starting to get a little antsy.

Been thinking of suicide on and off for a few weeks. Getting more frequent and scary now. Think I can handle it though. But wouldnt nevessarily say Im doing WELL.

Good vibes to all who are struggling! I've settled down to my mild depression. I relax most of the day. I've been listening to relaxing music on YouTube. It's a nice sedentary activity for this phase. Very cold here as well. Glad to be in my cozy home.

[TheSeaCat]

Hello everyone and happy Wednesday. I'm so done with winter can it please be spring again. I'm missing my cute maxi dresses and wedges. I'm sick of this kinda a good day and then cold weather. I had to actually break out my winter coat this week instead of just wearing my work fleece.

I saw my Cardiologist this morning; my heart rate the EKG said was 98; so I'm out of the 100's but not by a while lot. He's really glad I have a medication that seems to be working and helping. He is thrilled that I am doing better; he still wants to see my again in two weeks; realistically a month follow up on the medication. So hopefully my next visit he'll let me go to month follow ups; that would make me very happy. He was so thrilled reading the number the nurse got from the pulse ox. He can tell I am also feeling a lot better on the medication. He is just such a great and caring doctor and I am grateful to him. He also commented on my rash since his office was rather hot so I had no coat and had taken off my cardigan for the EKG and he's like you poor thing; you really need a medical break.

After work I dragged R, M, and L to look at paint samples since we have the upcoming face lift and while I could easily choose paint samples it's not I who spends the most time in exam rooms so they get their input. Afterward we all got a nice dinner out which was basically a double date; still freaking weird to be out on a double date with my primary doc who is dating my roommate. Bible Study was canceled due to this nasty cold so I didn't have to worry about if I went this Wednesday or not. Maybe next Wednesday.

After today the weather goes back to normal weather and for that I will be thankful. I mean my state probably got the least of it but I mean it's still rather cold. I don't know if I could have dealt with -40; I would have not have gone to work and probably wouldn't have left my bed.

I am ready for a halfway decent day tomorrow and of course my facial with the roommate. No boys it will be nice getting to relax; I spend so much time going and going that I rarely do something like getting a facial or a massage.

Hugs to everyone