[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by whatever2013

@Soupe du jour: I'm sorry to read you're feeling lonely. It's natural to feel that way, anyone would. The pandemic intensifies it too. Be easy on yourself. Have you had that ex-pat hike you mentioned yet? How is it going with your Czech language learning?

Thanks, whatever2013! You're definitely right about the loneliness causes.

Unfortunately, the particular expat get together walk had to be postponed because of increasing covid numbers where I am. People are legally now not supposed to even leave their towns/cities unless there is good reason (job, doctor's visit). Hopefully that walk will take place in April.

Given how busy we've been setting up our new home, and other factors, I haven't really started intense Czech studies yet. Unfortunately, I'm not even very motivated, at this time. Of course I do learn new words (and how things work here) every day, but it's not formal study. Just what Hubby teaches me and what I observe. That will have to change.

@Moose72 -- yes on doing your teeth. To my thinking, there's no contest. I wouldn't even debate it. Your mom being disappointed is just tough luck. Not that people always react the way they should, but I think it would be pretty selfish of her to think that your teeth aren't clearly the more important option. Vacations can wait. Your teeth, not so much.

@Soupe du jour -- I'm sorry you're feeling so lonely. Big hugs, even if they are cyber.

@whatever2013 -- Sorry you're feeling disconnected. I rarely connect, and know the feeling well. I hope it passes for you soon.

[Mountaindewed]

I’m still doing good today. I think I’m getting adjusted to my weekly dose instead of the every other week that I had been on. I think thats why I feel so much better. My doctor explained it to me on Wednesday that it takes awhile for things to adjust to the new dose and I’ve been on it just about 6 weeks. I have not had the issues I was having before. It could also be therapy related as well. Both these things happened at the same time. But I feel good today. I’m getting used to the cat. I got a $200 something refund from one of my doctors visits. Or possibly from my surgery copay. But it was great seeing that this morning because I was super low on money because of all my bills last month. With this and my tax refund and my stimulus check I should be pretty good until I start working again in the summer.

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by Innerzone

@Moose72 -- yes on doing your teeth. To my thinking, there's no contest. I wouldn't even debate it. Your mom being disappointed is just tough luck. Not that people always react the way they should, but I think it would be pretty selfish of her to think that your teeth aren't clearly the more important option. Vacations can wait. Your teeth, not so much.

A friend suggested that I get them done at the dental school. That might work but I'm afraid I electronically signed something that may have bound me into doing it at the dentist's office....

Oh! And big hugs to you, wildflowerchild! Parenting is hard. So is moving. Hope things smooth out for you sooner than later.

[*Beth*]

Week-ends are usually difficult for me. I wish I could enjoy them more. Well, I need to plan something. Maybe a nice drive next Sunday. I have to admit that, although I am genuinely excited about getting the vaccine on Tuesday, I'm also anxious. It's just the possible after-effects that scare me. I dread headaches and other flu symptoms. I'm frustrated with myself for being on edge about it! Oh, well...a good opportunity to practice breathing and other calming techniques.

<---- this is somebody taking deep breaths

[Mountaindewed]

I don’t want to lose weight until after I get the procedure done on my chest. I don’t want to gain weight either though. So I’ve been upping my calories and also then taking a 20 minute walk. The walks are making me feel great. My doctor suggested I take walks for my anxiety and heart. I also feel good because I’m upping my calories as well but not overeating. My digestive system feels better too. I took my Geodon after dinner. If I get back to that habit then it will be better in the long run. I really want Little Debbie cosmic brownies. I love the consistency of them. I also want to get a personal size watermelon.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I don’t want to lose weight until after I get the procedure done on my chest. I don’t want to gain weight either though. So I’ve been upping my calories and also then taking a 20 minute walk. The walks are making me feel great. My doctor suggested I take walks for my anxiety and heart. I also feel good because I’m upping my calories as well but not overeating. My digestive system feels better too. I took my Geodon after dinner. If I get back to that habit then it will be better in the long run. I really want Little Debbie cosmic brownies. I love the consistency of them. I also want to get a personal size watermelon.

Good for you for taking the walks! I always enjoy walks, but then I have a hard time motivating myself to take them. Yesterday on my walk I saw the very first Golden Poppies of the year.

A personal sized watermelon sounds divine.

[Nammu]

Originally Posted by BethRags

Week-ends are usually difficult for me. I wish I could enjoy them more. Well, I need to plan something. Maybe a nice drive next Sunday. I have to admit that, although I am genuinely excited about getting the vaccine on Tuesday, I'm also anxious. It's just the possible after-effects that scare me. I dread headaches and other flu symptoms. I'm frustrated with myself for being on edge about it! Oh, well...a good opportunity to practice breathing and other calming techniques.

<---- this is somebody taking deep breaths

I get my first shot Wednesday. I’m not worried about side effects. Most of my relatives who have gotten both shots had only an aching arm and after the second shot were tired. Of all the people who I know no one had bad side effects. This unscientific poll reassured me. Theses are real people that I know.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Nammu

I get my first shot Wednesday. I’m not worried about side effects. Most of my relatives who have gotten both shots had only an aching arm and after the second shot were tired. Of all the people who I know no one had bad side effects. This unscientific poll reassured me. Theses are real people that I know.

Thank you, Nammu. I've heard the same...no one I know has had a really bad reaction to the vax. Actually, there is someone on this forum that did have a flare-up of fibromyalgia, which is not good at all. But everyone else I've communicated with has had very mild effects. I'm usually courageous about medical stuff. You know, I think some of it is the entire climate of the pandemic...somehow, getting the vaccine seems emotional to me.

[Mountaindewed]

Originally Posted by BethRags

Week-ends are usually difficult for me. I wish I could enjoy them more. Well, I need to plan something. Maybe a nice drive next Sunday. I have to admit that, although I am genuinely excited about getting the vaccine on Tuesday, I'm also anxious. It's just the possible after-effects that scare me. I dread headaches and other flu symptoms. I'm frustrated with myself for being on edge about it! Oh, well...a good opportunity to practice breathing and other calming techniques.

<---- this is somebody taking deep breaths

My aunt was the only one I knew who had slight issues with the second shot. She was very tired and had a slight fever.

I am very sick in bed for 2 days after just getting a flu shot. So I am also worried about side effects. I’m really hoping to get the J&J one. It’s like when my mom made me get all 4 of my wisdom teeth out at one time even though only 2 needed to come out. She said I would never want to get the others out after the first time. And she was right. So I feel like the J&J one dose is similar.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

My aunt was the only one I knew who had slight issues with the second shot. She was very tired and had a slight fever.

I am very sick in bed for 2 days after just getting a flu shot. So I am also worried about side effects. I’m really hoping to get the J&J one. It’s like when my mom made me get all 4 of my wisdom teeth out at one time even though only 2 needed to come out. She said I would never want to get the others out after the first time. And she was right. So I feel like the J&J one dose is similar.

I was kind-of hoping for the J&J one too, for the same reason. But I don't like that it's only 66% effective.

[Victoria'smom]

I stayed by myself for 5 hours today!

[BeyondtheRainbow]

That's great MM!

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

I stayed by myself for 5 hours today!

Wonderful!

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by Innerzone

@Moose72 -- yes on doing your teeth. To my thinking, there's no contest. I wouldn't even debate it. Your mom being disappointed is just tough luck. Not that people always react the way they should, but I think it would be pretty selfish of her to think that your teeth aren't clearly the more important option. Vacations can wait. Your teeth, not so much.

I talked with her about it and she did NOT mention the trip!

Still, I'm kinda feeling duped- like they pressured me into having it done with the ol' 1, 2 sales pitch!

[Moose72]

I tried my hair parted to the side, today. Looks good! It was very windy out so my hair blew all over but the part stayed. Oh- and N3 counted 15 gray hairs on my head- all in the front, none in the back, he said.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

I stayed by myself for 5 hours today!

That is 100% grand!

[BeyondtheRainbow]

Last night I didn't get to sleep until 5:30 AM despite having taken 400 mg PRN gabapentin and .5 mg PRN klonopin. I'm so tired tonight yet am not sleepy. I really hope that I sleep tonight and fairly soon. My therapist thinks my father's death anniversary last week triggered trauma. Nothing like needing EMDR 4 weeks before I can see him in person......He gave me some things to do but I'm pretty sure the EMDR needs to be in person to be most effective. It's new for me as he just was trained the last Monday before lockdown last year and I've not seen him since.

One good thing I'm trying to focus on.....I'm on 4 pharmacies "no waste" lists for vaccines. So hopefully I'll get a call in a few days to come in and get a vaccine. If not my age group should be the next one up whenever they go to the next one but who knows when that will be. My BIL got his shot on a no waste list the other day so I'm hoping I will be next. Then we will be able to get together as a family in one room for the first time in a year. I'm not sure how it works with the kids but the adults at least can be together.

[bizi]

MM good for you!!!!!!
bizi

[buddha1too]

I'm glad you're trying to focus on something good, despite the challenges you're facing right now. That's healthy stuff, BeyondtheRainbow.

My sleeping patterns lately have been OK (about 6 hours per), but I can't seem to get restful sleep. There's a part of me that wants one of those periods where I'm only sleeping 2-3 hours a night, but feel hella energy!

[bizi]

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

Last night I didn't get to sleep until 5:30 AM despite having taken 400 mg PRN gabapentin and .5 mg PRN klonopin. I'm so tired tonight yet am not sleepy. I really hope that I sleep tonight and fairly soon. My therapist thinks my father's death anniversary last week triggered trauma. Nothing like needing EMDR 4 weeks before I can see him in person......He gave me some things to do but I'm pretty sure the EMDR needs to be in person to be most effective. It's new for me as he just was trained the last Monday before lockdown last year and I've not seen him since.

One good thing I'm trying to focus on.....I'm on 4 pharmacies "no waste" lists for vaccines. So hopefully I'll get a call in a few days to come in and get a vaccine. If not my age group should be the next one up whenever they go to the next one but who knows when that will be. My BIL got his shot on a no waste list the other day so I'm hoping I will be next. Then we will be able to get together as a family in one room for the first time in a year. I'm not sure how it works with the kids but the adults at least can be together.

good luck getting the vaccination.!!!!!!
bizi
I have had both because I work in the medical field my pharmacy allowed me on their list as a priority. so it has been a month since I have had the second vaccination. I feel sorry for our pharmacist she is tasked to give the vaccines and do her regular job. no help is given to her.
bizi

[BeyondtheRainbow]

Originally Posted by bizi

good luck getting the vaccination.!!!!!!
bizi
I have had both because I work in the medical field my pharmacy allowed me on their list as a priority. so it has been a month since I have had the second vaccination. I feel sorry for our pharmacist she is tasked to give the vaccines and do her regular job. no help is given to her.
bizi

That poor pharmacist. There is no way one person can do 2 jobs.

In my state they are allowing dentists and veterinarians to give vaccines in the super sites they're setting up all over the place. It takes a bit of burden off drs and pharmacists.

[buddha1too]

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

In my state they are allowing...veterinarians to give vaccines in the super sites they're setting up all over the place.

Do they muzzle people before vaccinating them?

[BeyondtheRainbow]

Originally Posted by buddha1too

Do they muzzle people before vaccinating them?

I'll get back to you on that!

Honestly I think I'd rather have a vet do my shot than a pharmacist from certain pharmacies. There are 2 pharmacies in town that do a lot of vaccines. Those are fine. But the ones where the pharmacists don't do a lot of vaccines the vet vastly outweighs the pharmacist in experience. I'd trust my cat's vet to give me a shot any day.