[Nammu]

Oh, that is sad. My guy has no interest in going outside. I’m secretly very happy about that.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

I'm just so extremely sad that I couldn't help crying. My husband's best friend is still so utterly sick with covid-19, and definitely seems delirious. He has contacted his main contacts in Czech Republic (in addition to my husband) telling them what he needs their help with after he dies. And in addition to this, he keeps asking people in Czech Republic, including my husband, to go to the US and bring him to Czech Republic to come here to a hospital. Obviously that's not possible and the request itself shows his delirium. My husband has been in contact with the other two main contacts here in CZ. His wife has taken him to their local hospital in New Jersey three times, but they keep sending him home because his lungs seem fine. I told my husband that if it were me so sick, that he (my husband) would have taken me to New York Presbyterian Hospital by now. My husband agreed that he would have. It is heart-breaking that his friend is experiencing so much mental anguish. It's just beyond horrible! Both my husband and I read online that neurological issues are not uncommon as a result of covid. I just hope that his friend (assuming he will live) won't have any lasting neurological damage.

Today will likely be my last session with my American psychiatrist, via video session, after 14 years knowing him. That in itself would be a stressful and cry-provoking thing, but there is just so much going on. Unless my American psychiatrist starts seeing me for free or on a generous sliding scale. For those unfamiliar with me, I do have a new psychiatrist in CZ. It's not that I have none.

I am so sorry about your friend.. What a terrible situation to be in.. I hope he will recover from Covid.. I hope that your Pdoc here in the states will be able to continue to be of support to you

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I’m all kinds of busy trying to get out of town to attend graduation and spend my daughter’s birthday with her. As Murphy’s Law would have it, my brother fell in the hall and he is messed up. He can’t walk unassisted and I dread to think what might be damaged. He wouldn’t go to the hospital because of COVID and the earliest I could get him in to see an orthopedic specialist is this Wednesday. I’ve done everything I can to keep him comfortable but his tears are undoing me. Wednesday can’t get here fast enough for me. I pray he is okay. He already deals with an unhealing wound on his foot. He doesn’t deserve this as well. Nobody does.

I’m tremendously stressed out for that and other reasons. I know there are several people having a tough time right now. I send hugs and supportive vibes.

Oh Jennifer I'm so sorry things are so stressful right now and then your brother falling.. Do you have plans for M on her Birthday? Anything specific ?

Loads of hugs your way

[~Christina]

We had a big storm front move through this am ( Tuesday) and around Nashville there was 10 Tornadoes ! all rated EF 0 but oh the damage and one woman lost her life when a tree fell onto her home, So very sad. We just got nasty wind and rain, This afternoon we had another round of storms, but nothing severe. Spring in TN is awful when these storms come across.

I'm still upset well more rage-y about the situation with my Pdoc. I have an appt with my T next Wednesday.. So needed ! then I see my Cardiologist 2 days later, probably need another damn pill !!!

Honestly the only thing that is helping me lately is sitting on my porch with my dogs. Our puppy " Gus" Oh I swear he is such a goof ball, Huge personality.. I need to try and post a recent picture of him..

My Daughter is booking a flight this week to come up in June ! I have not seen her since a year ago Christmas.. We will be a sobbing mess.

To everyone struggling I hope you can find at least moments of peace and things star to improve.. Thats how I am trying to manage my messy life right now..

Loads of hugs to all

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by buddha1too

My last post got edited by administrators because it was inappropriate. I apologize if I offended anyone...in retrospect, I think I offended myself. I don't mean to make excuses, but feeling as I do right now makes me vulnerable to stupidity.

I think many of us have had administrators edit us. I've had some of my posts removed or edited in the past. I've also had several posts of mine that I wished I could edit/delete, but it was too late.

My friend, when the time comes that you really need to get something out that could be against Terms & Conditions, you can always PM me. I don't mind cursing or other rough stuff.

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by BethRags

Sure! One of the best things I have ever purchased was a smoothie maker. It's basically a really small blender with a cup for smoothies. I make all kinds of smoothies! They're delicious and healthy.

I've also consumed many a smoothie during dieting efforts. They are super filling and satisfying. I no longer own a blender (gave it away before I moved), but I do own an immersion wand/blender that can do a lot of the same things.

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by Nammu

I didn’t see anything objectionable either, but I’m old and hard to shock.

@buddha1too, like BethRags and Nammu, I didn't see anything objectionable in the posts I've read of yours, lately. If there was one I didn't see, I wouldn't know.

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by BethRags

I treasure my cats; they are precious to me. They are my family. They live entirely indoors where I can keep them as safe as possible. My apartment manager just knocked on my door to tell me that a little orange stray cat that hung around here, and that he feeds, was run over. The guy was crying. I felt awful for him, and for that poor cat that someone abandoned.

Now I feel sad.

I know cats do like to go outside, but I agree it can be dangerous. My old cat once came home with a huge rip in his belly. Even where I live now I've heard cat fights a few times. Even raccoons can be a danger to them. And of course traffic. Also, as a bird lover, I know how dangerous cats can be to them. The danger goes both ways.

I will say that back during my road trip in the US I saw a woman and man trying to walk their cat on a leash. That cat was NOT happy and made them know that. I had to laugh.

I love and "get" cats, and would have had one if my husband was more willing. Though I've loved my pet birds, dearly, cats are a better fit for me.

[Soupe du jour]

I've been getting tired and going to bed early in the evenings lately, and then sleeping through to between 7:30 am and as late as 8:00 am. I talked to my husband and he agreed that I should eliminate the 50 mg of Seroquel XR that I've been taking in the mornings for a while. It's too late today, but I'll try without it tomorrow. Otherwise my mood is fine.

Hubby and I feel like we're on pause lately. I think soon we should try to press the start button again. Sad to say it, but we're kind of waiting to see how his friend recovers from covid. Last night Hubby received a cryptic text from him. He'll call his friend later today to talk more.

@Soupe du jour:

Yeah, i've had the unpleasant experience of being censored here, even a PM that the recipient hadn't even object to!

@buddha1too:

What Soupe says goes for me too! If you need to vent and are worried about suitability for the general forum, feel free to PM me! I had tough times in my early thirties and hung-out with some pretty colorful characters so i'm sure i've heard it before!

Ta!

Jane.

@BethRags and @Soupe du jour:

I really must try a smoothie! It will be an adventure for me! And a way to work some kale into my breakfast. I like the idea of the immersion wand blender as i have a low tolerance for washing dishes.

Thanks for the tips, ladies!

Ta!

Jane.

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

We had a big storm front move through this am ( Tuesday) and around Nashville there was 10 Tornadoes ! all rated EF 0 but oh the damage and one woman lost her life when a tree fell onto her home, So very sad. We just got nasty wind and rain, This afternoon we had another round of storms, but nothing severe. Spring in TN is awful when these storms come across.

I'm still upset well more rage-y about the situation with my Pdoc. I have an appt with my T next Wednesday.. So needed ! then I see my Cardiologist 2 days later, probably need another damn pill !!!

Honestly the only thing that is helping me lately is sitting on my porch with my dogs. Our puppy " Gus" Oh I swear he is such a goof ball, Huge personality.. I need to try and post a recent picture of him..

My Daughter is booking a flight this week to come up in June ! I have not seen her since a year ago Christmas.. We will be a sobbing mess.

To everyone struggling I hope you can find at least moments of peace and things star to improve.. Thats how I am trying to manage my messy life right now..

Loads of hugs to all

Please do be careful when those storms hit. My s-i-l came to visit us (we're all in Czech Republic). There was a windy day and she was in shock and scared of it. I thought to myself "Nothing at all compared to where I lived in the US." We do get some wild ones, don't we?


I'm sorry about your pdoc, but glad you still have your trusted therapist. It's tough to get over such losses, and they are losses. I hope the issues with your heart are taken care of well. You deserve a break from the stressors. Please give Gus a kiss when you need one, because he'll likely be happy to return it, enthusiastically.

[Nammu]

Despite going to bed late I’m up early for me. The sun is out and making it hard to sleep. It’s very bright this morning and leaking around the shades. I got up and opened all the curtains and Sir is loving it. After many days of overcast skies this is a real treasure. According to last nights news the rain will come about 3-5 pm. But what a joy to wake up to the sun!

Just dropped my precious off at the vet (my dog) for her routine dental cleaning. She was given pre-anesthetic meds she took at bedtime and two hours before this morning and was much calmer than she usually is when being taken to the vet. I laughed because the med was trazadone, which is occasionally prescribed for human insomnia! I was glad for her, i hate to see her trembling and crying. She wouldn't take her eyes off me when i handed her over to the vet tho. We adore each other. I just had to walk away. Ack, a day without my darling! Whatever will i do without her?

Ta!

Jane.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by whatever2013

Just dropped my precious off at the vet (my dog) for her routine dental cleaning. She was given pre-anesthetic meds she took at bedtime and two hours before this morning and was much calmer than she usually is when being taken to the vet. I laughed because the med was trazadone, which is occasionally prescribed for human insomnia! I was glad for her, i hate to see her trembling and crying. She wouldn't take her eyes off me when i handed her over to the vet tho. We adore each other. I just had to walk away. Ack, a day without my darling! Whatever will i do without her?

Ta!

Jane.

Oh, that's so hard. But the dental cleaning is a good, good thing.

btw - there are "green" smoothies that contain kale.

A triumph! I felt binge-y but i just brushed my teeth with toothpaste, flossed with unwaxed dental floss and rinsed with mouthwash and it's passed! Yay!

@BethRags: Yeah, "green smoothies" are what i was thinking of, with kale. Thanks!

Ta!

Jane.

[Soupe du jour]

I have contacted my American psychiatrist to ask if he can have a tele/video session with my husband's best friend and wife, or at least refer us to a doctor who can. Our friend's wife is extraordinarily concerned about his well-being. He seems clearly psychotic. It is clear that it is associated with covid-19, albeit a rare one. His daughters even fear for their safety and that of their mother. We also fear for his. He's paranoid and delusional and threatening extraordinarily odd behavior. He believes that there are conspiracies working against him.

Please send good vibes that our friend will get help.

[buddha1too]

Originally Posted by whatever2013

Just dropped my precious off at the vet (my dog) for her routine dental cleaning. She was given pre-anesthetic meds she took at bedtime and two hours before this morning and was much calmer than she usually is when being taken to the vet. I laughed because the med was trazadone, which is occasionally prescribed for human insomnia! I was glad for her, i hate to see her trembling and crying. She wouldn't take her eyes off me when i handed her over to the vet tho. We adore each other. I just had to walk away. Ack, a day without my darling! Whatever will i do without her?

Dogs are the best therapy animals, IMO. I know some here prefer cats, & Soupe likes her birds, though. I take trazadone to help me sleep...I get my prescriptions written when I get my yearly rabies vaccinations. This "dawg" bites!

@Soupe du jour...Your friend & his family are in my thoughts.

I talked to my pdoc & kind of patched things up with him. I still don't know what to do about my meds, though. He said he trusts my judgement...which doesn't really help me much, because I don't really trust my judgement. Klonopin knocks me out...I'm not sure the AP is indicated, since I don't think I'm psychotic...I'm at a loss. Has anyone here taken an AP for extreme agitation?

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by buddha1too

Dogs are the best therapy animals, IMO. I know some here prefer cats, & Soupe likes her birds, though. I take trazadone to help me sleep...I get my prescriptions written when I get my yearly rabies vaccinations. This "dawg" bites!

@Soupe du jour...Your friend & his family are in my thoughts.

I talked to my pdoc & kind of patched things up with him. I still don't know what to do about my meds, though. He said he trusts my judgement...which doesn't really help me much, because I don't really trust my judgement. Klonopin knocks me out...I'm not sure the AP is indicated, since I don't think I'm psychotic...I'm at a loss. Has anyone here taken an AP for extreme agitation?

Thanks for the well wishes for my friend. And yes, my antipsychotic is my main agitation fighter. I take Seroquel XR. Many different APs work similarly, though some are better than others at that. Some may even worsen it for some people. I wish your doctor would have given you more advice on the phone.

I know benzos can help agitation, in many cases. If it comes to it, don't hesitate to take a bit, if your doctor prescribes it as a prn.

[Moose72]

I've been home about an hour from my 2nd covid shot appointment. It went well. Not even any arm pain like the first time! No side effects at all! Not tired, no headache, no fever, nothing. I waited the 15 minutes after then left. Been talking with Caleb since I got home. I also got my annual recertification paperwork that's due in a month! I hate gathering the proofs for that but I DID save a copy of everything from last year so at least there's that- I can copy some of the info over. (This is for section 8. But I remember doing it last year in August or September!?)

[Nammu]

Originally Posted by buddha1too

Dogs are the best therapy animals, IMO. I know some here prefer cats, & Soupe likes her birds, though. I take trazadone to help me sleep...I get my prescriptions written when I get my yearly rabies vaccinations. This "dawg" bites!

@Soupe du jour...Your friend & his family are in my thoughts.

I talked to my pdoc & kind of patched things up with him. I still don't know what to do about my meds, though. He said he trusts my judgement...which doesn't really help me much, because I don't really trust my judgement. Klonopin knocks me out...I'm not sure the AP is indicated, since I don't think I'm psychotic...I'm at a loss. Has anyone here taken an AP for extreme agitation?

Yes I use an AP for irritability. I was on 60 mg latuda when I was having break though symptoms and mainly rage and irritable so he increased it to 80 mg. I was on lamictal too but stopped that about 3-4 years ago due to the flatness. Man it’s had having a p-doc that says they trust your judgment when you need feedback!

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by buddha1too

... Has anyone here taken an AP for extreme agitation?

There should be many people who have. I certainly have. Various AP's.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Moose72

I've been home about an hour from my 2nd covid shot appointment. It went well. Not even any arm pain like the first time! No side effects at all! Not tired, no headache, no fever, nothing. I waited the 15 minutes after then left. Been talking with Caleb since I got home. I also got my annual recertification paperwork that's due in a month! I hate gathering the proofs for that but I DID save a copy of everything from last year so at least there's that- I can copy some of the info over. (This is for section 8. But I remember doing it last year in August or September!?)

Congrats for being fully vaxxed I didn't have any side effects from the 2nd dose.

Recertification for aid of any kind is a pain in the arse. Good for you for saving the stuff from last year!

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

I have contacted my American psychiatrist to ask if he can have a tele/video session with my husband's best friend and wife, or at least refer us to a doctor who can. Our friend's wife is extraordinarily concerned about his well-being. He seems clearly psychotic. It is clear that it is associated with covid-19, albeit a rare one. His daughters even fear for their safety and that of their mother. We also fear for his. He's paranoid and delusional and threatening extraordinarily odd behavior. He believes that there are conspiracies working against him.

Please send good vibes that our friend will get help.

How frightening! You are all in my sending healing vibes thoughts. Keep us posted, Soupe.

[Sunflower123]

My brother checked out with no fractures. He bruised his knees which swelled and irritated his arthritis which he didn’t know he had. He got injections in both knees and should be up and around in 2-3 days. Hallelujah!

I’m sick from a few medical conditions including vertigo, weary, stressed and overwhelmed. I just want to sleep for a few days. I’m supposed to leave early in the morning and I’m nowhere near ready. I just don’t feel up to it but I can’t let my daughter down. God is truly going to need to help me in order to pull this off. I hope I can do this.

Hugs to all!