[yellow_fleurs]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

Paint night sounds like fun! We have more and more "Paint and Sip" events in this area now. I have not participated, but I am hearing that people enjoy the gatherings.

Socialization saves me, too, when my mind becomes obsessive.

I hope you have a good week.


WC

Thank you, I hope you have a good week, too!

[Nammu]

Originally Posted by Franann

New here, not sure how forums and posting work here

to PC and the bipolar forum

I'm almost on the verge of tears. My brother made such a huge mistake taking my dad to the hospital in Pennsylvania. They were there, as is usual, for hours then they actually got my dad to agree to rehab for alcohol. Then my brother and sister took him to that place north west of Philly and they were waiting so long that my dad couldn't take it anymore so wanted to go home. Plus Dad did not find it to be a good match of places for him. If only they had gone to ANY hospital in New Jersey Dad could have been sent to the nicer places near us. The place my sister and I have discussed for months is a much better match for dad.

The bad thing is that the place we want him in requires hospital release for elderly, so Dad may have to go to a general hospital again, but in NJ, not PA, before being referred to the rehab/psych hospital we want that's in NJ.

I remember talking to my psychiatrist months back about getting Dad into rehab for alcohol. My psychiatrist, who used to be a psych/rehab psychiatrist at a NJ psych hospital, said to take anything that is offered when Dad is willing. Well, this hassle makes Dad less willing!

I'm sure the place we want for him takes Medicare, but Dad says that if it doesn't he may be willing to pay out of his pocket. I hope this is an indication that Dad still has willingness. The money is not so much of an issue as the lack of hassle and comfort of the place.

My Dad is home sleeping. Exhausted and unwell. Maybe we can start all over again tomorrow.

[Wild Coyote]

I am so very sorry, BirdDancer.

I remember getting extremely frustrated with the system(s) and with my brother (an alcoholic) while trying to get him a bed (also dual dx) at the same time he was willing to give rehab a try. It took so many attempts and lots of letdowns.

I am thinking of you and yours.
Love and Prayers,

WC

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

I am sorry you have a cold and are isolated. I also go stir crazy when I am too ill to get out.

Please take good care. Hopefully you will be able to get out soon.


WC

(((((((( Wild Coyote )))))))

[downandlonely]

@yellow_fleurs Thank you! I am feeling better and should be able to go back to work tomorrow.

[Fuzzybear]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Scooter9]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

CONGRATULATIONS!!!




I have been having great difficulty with motivation, too.


I have also been feeling very alone, despite having people around me. I try hard to live in the Present Moment. My life is very difficult right now, which feels very isolating.




WC

Thanks WC.

Nice to see you back in the forum. Missed you for a while.

I guess all we can do is take things one day at a time.

[Wander]

Still IP. Still 'crazy'. Crying a lot. Feel trapped in my room but they wont let me out. Sill scared but less so. I guess the AP's are working. I am desperate to leave. Like a rat in a cage. Maybe if I keep my cool for a couple of days they will let me go. They need empty bed anyway. I was admitted voluntarily so I should be able to go when I want. Apparently I was a Sui...mess last night. I don't recall . See my pdoc soo and see what her says.

Edit - typo's

[TheSeaCat]

Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a good Sunday. My day was great I went to Sunday School and Church. I got to meet M's darling older sister who reminds me so much of his mother. I guess you could say the apple didn't fall that far from the tree; unlike me who fell so far away from the parent tree. His family is just wonderful caring people who just raidiate love and kidness.

Sunday School and Church went well as usual; his mother is still stunned that I keep coming back without it being expected of me. I told her I grew up in church; lost my way and found my way back. Besides I like their church more than my old church.

After church we all went out to eat and I got to know his sister that is just so sweet and her kids are wonderful as well; and this is coming from a women who typically only likes her nieces, but they were great children and they really love their uncle M. He's so good with children and they honestly adore him. They also really like me a lot and they both are really sweet.

After lunch we all went back to the parents house and all caught up while letting lunch settle; besides we all had plans of attending the Church's Super Bowl Social where there was of course tons of food; excited children; angry teenagers. You know how those things can go; but I enjoyed myself.

I also have school work to deal with so it's been a long day for me; but then again all of my days are long. Such is the life working full time and dealing with school. I also got my offical President's List letter in the mail. That just makes the feeling more real in my mind.

Also the weather was super wonderful today like mid 60's so I got to break out the cute maxi dress complete with my favorite pair of wedges that are most certainly the most comfortable heel I own. I seriously cannot wait for Spring so I can just wear dresses all the time and those shoes. Don't get me wrong I love my work heels but sometimes my feet get very tired of it by the end of the day but those wedges are a total all day shoe.

Hugs to everyone

[Lefty Seven]

Squandered the entire afternoon with Microsoft tech support analysts in Chennai chasing a bug in Word which has been jeopardizing my relationships with my Korean clients.

Though the issue went unresolved, it was well-documented, enabling me to procure a full refund for the entire Office 2019 suite through an Amazon customer relations representative in the Philippines and keep all the the software to boot, pun intended.

Amazon never gives refunds on software, and outsourced tech analysts and service reps never tell you where they're located. Plus, I have an older version of Word running on an older machine to keep my Koreans in check. Dammit feels good to be a gangster.

[BeyondtheRainbow]

I'm wide awake again. I took a prn dose of gabapentin so hopefully that will kick in and I'll get to sleep.

I'll be so glad to see my therapist tomorrow. I kind of feel like I need to up to twice a week for a couple of weeks but this month has been expensive with hotel rooms for my trip to see my father, cat with infected paws and extremely expensive medicine, a surprise new battery for my car, etc. I guess I need to consider it at least.

You know that saying "two birds with one stone"? Well, two birds with one car today. They bounced off my windshield and went over the top of my car. Then the person behind me ran them over. Poor birdies. R.I.P. birds.

idk what the hell they were thinking. They saw me coming with my car! I swear they're like squirrels where they just jump out across the street without looking. Didn't mama bird teach you to look both ways before you cross the street?

Anyway, feeling pretty good today. Got excessive sleep, but I'm doing well. It's that time of month, though. ick. Came about 5 days late. I was hoping I'd miss it altogether, but nope.

I've have litirally felt void of emotion all day

feel so low that the word "low" doesn't cut it

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Thanks y’all for the hugs

I’m sending hugs back

[Amethyst_Stargazer]

Today I'm doing fine thankfully. And I haven't felt sad over the past week or so. I've been avoiding things that set me off and I'm eating healthy. Drinking plenty of water and not drinking so much soda which is a problem for me. Anytime I drink soda, my moods flare up. Especially if I drink too much. The only thing that's getting to me is the allergies and I plan on drinking some tea today to relieve the pressure in my head.

ok, this is soooo not cool

I keep going back and forth between constipation and diarrhea. I was constipated because I didn't go to the bathroom for 5 days, and I finally went today and it all ended up being diarrhea... and lots of it (TMI, I know). It makes me nauseous. And the same thing happened last week.

I'm glad I'm working from home today because this diarrhea stuff is annoying. I don't know what causes it, but obviously something unhealthy is going on. I think it's something I'm eating.

[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by bluebicycle

ok, this is soooo not cool

I keep going back and forth between constipation and diarrhea. I was constipated because I didn't go to the bathroom for 5 days, and I finally went today and it all ended up being diarrhea... and lots of it (TMI, I know). It makes me nauseous. And the same thing happened last week.

I'm glad I'm working from home today because this diarrhea stuff is annoying. I don't know what causes it, but obviously something unhealthy is going on. I think it's something I'm eating.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome often shows that pattern of constipation and diarrhea.
Do you think you might have IBS?

I have this type of a problem if I do not keep my fiber and water intake the same everyday. If I increase protein (can be constipating), I also increase fruits/veggies.

I omit dairy. If the constipation continues, I add a stool softener. (Not a laxative, unless things have gone on for far too long.)

Just a couple of ideas.

I hope you can find a balance which works for you.


WC

[Wild Coyote]

I am still under a tremendous amount of stress.

I am feeling very foggy and lost.

Love to All,

WC

[Wander]

Last night I did sleep at all. I tried to but couldn't so I amused myself on line as I am stuck in hospital without anything fun to do at those hours. Weird thing is, my depression is gone and I am suddenly cheerful. Still confident someone is out to get me but feel like I can defeat them. Hopefully my pdoc wii discharge me tomorrow so I can get back to norma life. I have been in here five days. Life seems peachy all of a sudden.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

I am still under a tremendous amount of stress.


I am feeling very foggy and lost.


Love to All,



WC

I hope this eases some soon.

Foggy sucks , I can lose Fays on end.

I vote for proactive , but you know that.

Many hugs friend

[Blue_Bird]

I think I went a little overboard with shopping the past 2 days. I bought a TON of books and spent quite a bit on music (iTunes and physical CDs) and art supplies. I mean, my bills are paid and everything so I'm okay as far as that goes and I have stuff I need, it was just odd. I felt like I was possessed and being driven to multiple stores a day. I normally have a hard time leaving the house but I left like 4 times yesterday to go to different stores and buy stuff. Then 2 times today. It was almost frantically walking as fast as possible so I could get wherever and spend.

[Sunflower123]

I’m depressed but fighting like h$ll to keep it at bay. I’m meeting my daughter half way tomorrow to have lunch which I’m looking forward to. She was coming to town for the Super Bowl but ended up having to work.

Everybody is getting back to normal in the household so I’ll get back to my workouts, bible study, movie nights and meet ups. Big sigh of relief and gratitude.

I also got good news from my new physical therapist today. The other one was great but so far away...this one is just five minutes from my house. If we work diligently on my hand and it shows no improvement over the next several weeks, I can get that second surgery where they move a tendon from my ring finger to my thumb. It would solve the problems with my hand. Either way it goes is good news for me.

Sending warm wishes and hugs to all.

[wildflowerchild25]

I’ve been sick since last Monday. Left early Wednesday and took Thursday off of work. My head is soooo congested. My ears hurt and I feel like I’m swimming underwater. However, I do not have an ear infection. So that’s good. Dr recommended I keep taking decongestant.

I feel so fat and lazy today. I overate again and I’ve done no chores in like days. My boyfriend is saying he doesn’t mind helping me with housework but it’s not his house. He doesn’t live here, even with as much time as he spends here. It’s not his responsibility to clean.

I don’t know. I felt ok all day but now I’m a little down. I’m hoping I’ll be able to get out for a walk tomorrow since the weather is supposed to be so much nicer. It’s a short reprieve but a reprieve nonetheless. Glad for it.

[yellow_fleurs]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

I am still under a tremendous amount of stress.

I am feeling very foggy and lost.

Love to All,

WC

I am sorry to hear that, I hope you get out from under all that stress soon. I may have missed some of what is going on, but it seems you have been having a rough time.