Bipolar check-in #69

Took a 5 mg ambien and went to bed early but woke after 5 hours. Completely exhausted. Just laid in bed. Skipping aqua and reg fitness. The older I get the longer it takes to rebound from a zero night. Tomorrow I see the pdoc and get my flu shot. I usually get it in Oct but they are recommended earlier this year. My covid shot is scheduled for Oct 12th. My plan for today is simple, a shower. I should be able to handle that.

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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird Thank you, I will let you all know how it goes I see here again October 11th so I’ll talk to her about it then I hope you have a peaceful week! How have your kitties been doing? Mine have been enjoying the cooler weather because they like when I turn the heat on. I actually found both of them laying in my bed yesterday. They both slept in there for a few hours and did t fight which is amazing because normally Maybelle doesn’t like Mustachio coming near her.

Thank you, Birdie Ha, yes, kits like that warmth. Mine are doing well, for the most part. I'm always trying to get Sidney's glucose numbers slightly lower and stabilized, but she and I keep on truckin'. London has asthma episodes almost every day; so far they are pretty short, but it's heartbreaking to see him go through that.

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Originally Posted by Miguel'smom Congratulations sunflower! We leave tomorrow and are not finished packing yet. Things keep getting worse. We can't have our car when we move I don't have an extra $500/month for parking and insurance hike. So I have to leave my car. . Everyone thinks this will be a horrible move. Kinda sucking the enjoyment out of it. We still haven't ported. So I'm really nervous about that. We need to fix that today. I have no idea what'll be required of us to port. But the two places we're looking at a gorgeous. Miguel is already looking at co ops in the area. It's walking distance to the Dr, target, and other stores. I really hope we get one of those apartments.

I hope you get one of the good apartments, too. What's porting?

I'm doing pretty good today. I slept decently last night. I left my house this morning and went all over grocery shopping. I didn't have any anxiety or paranoia. I have had some slight nausea and a headache today, but nothing anxiety wise. I got an unexpected email from my therapist today. I had sent her one on Thursday because she wanted to know what email to use for zoom and asked if I could try Advil instead of tylenol. I answered her and then mentioned the DMV and I wasn't expecting a reply since it didn't really warrant one but, she sent a really nice one today. I do truly finally feel like I'm getting what I need regarding mental health help for the first time since moving.

So my sister is having her c section tommorow at 7AM. My nephews are being dropped off tonight at 8. My mom and brother and I are just getting our weekly shopping done today. Its really exciting.

I’m sorry to hear that, it must be really difficult seeing him go through that. I’m glad Sidney’s glucose levels stabilized. That must be hard managing diabetes in a cat. I don’t know how I would do it if it happened to one of my cats. It’s got to be really stressful. You’re a great cat parent

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Sorry you’re having trouble sleeping, I hope you get some good sleep soon!

I need to get my flu shot too, I’m gonna try to schedule one at CVS for next week

I’ve managed to somehow not get a cold or flu or Covid, or anything for 3 years which is weird because I almost always get sick at least one a year. so I’m hoping to continue that good streak.

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Just got back from a tenants meeting (I live in supportive housing). It was basically an hour of people complaining and all talking loudly over one another while management tried to get people to talk one at a time, for an hour straight. Glad it’s over. And glad these are only once a month, I get stressed due to all the tension and loud people.

Did manage to walk to CVS to pick up my meds earlier so I was somewhat productive today. I’m volunteering tomorrow serving meals at that shelter. Nervous but trying not to stress too much about it.

I also did some more art. Posted it In my art thread.

Looking forward to the weekend. Hanging out with my friend. We’re gonna play the digimon trading card game. Will be nice to get out and socialize for a few hours. Also getting back to exercising since the treadmill is working now. I’ll probably do 30 minutes on it tomorrow before I leave for my volunteer shift.

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What's porting?

It's Transferring our aid from one state to another. Our current state isn't done with our paperwork so we have to wait to transfer all the paperwork.

I knew good things would happen for you eventually, @Sunflower123! Congratulations! You weathered quite a storm.

I know! Me too. Get sick at least once a year. But nothing since covid lockdown. Masks are really good for that. I don’t use masks anymore but I do keep my distance from people. Thanksgiving will be the test cause there’s so many kids there.

I hope Zoloft kicks in quickly for Mum

Okay the whole thing about vets wanting dental unless our babies are having trouble chewing I think it’s just a cash cow honestly. I looked into it once and it would have been right at 400.00 ! My one older dog has always eaten kind of slow when he has just fry food. He’s also not a toy chewer. One day I’ll need to do more than wet his food down and that’s ok.



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I hope that discontinuing Gabapentin will get your GI track. Ack on track you have been down far too long !

Do you think Med guy is getting fed up with the company ? My T that’s been with his fir over 25 years is disgusted with so many changes going on. It’s really dripping patient care down.

Yes Rain !!!!!! Thank god that you finally catch a breather literally.

The gas station is a older one and they serve all kinds of Food. Not overly thrilled but push is coming to shove so I plan to go tomorrow m.

I hope your enjoying your holiday

Much love

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Thanks hun

I think I’ll eventually find something. It’s stressful as you can see your SIL going through it also !

Sorry to hear your back is giving you trouble. I think once a person has been inured there back it becomes a life long struggle

I’ve been meaning to ask how’s Cheeto doing?? Hopefully well

Take care

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Hope that pain goes away ASAP

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Absolute truth !! I need to really try and put that into daily use. But as you know it’s hard as hell to readily use the skills especially since it’s pretty new you you and I . I think it’s a great Therapy tho. Yes try harder

Hugs !

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I applied for a gas station job one summer back in the 70’s. But unfortunately it was graveyard shift and the guy said I was too small. He didn’t believe I had the authority to get people to pay. Now days somebody might think that but they’d never be able to say it.

Thanks so much. It is an adjustment to being home together all the time. It was rough on both Steve and I.

Hang in there hun :hun:

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Congratulations!!! My heart is so happy for you

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Hang in there. Hope the move goes well. I’m glad your getting out

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Well I’m officially going into Mommy worried mode with Ian heading directly at Amanda. She’s 2 blocks from the water. Tampa Bay Area hasn’t had a direct hit in a million years. But I’m holding out hope it stays off shore. I am set up with text alerts so I can get very specific information. My daughter for now is sheltering in place.

This morning I sent her a text “ joking “ wondering if Jim Cantore from weather channel has arrive yet. It’s a running joke !!!! but he’s 5 miles away from Amanda so that is scary. He never goes to the wrong area * gulp*

Other wise it’s been a glorious day high was 77 ! Pure bliss.

Hugs my friends

Just had to share this pic

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Congratulations Sunflower! 🌻 I wish I'd find somebody but I'm not dating so it's like the lottery: you can't win if you don't play.

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I am SO happy for you! Congratulations! You deserve it!

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Thanks for asking about Cheeto! I never did find out what went on last year but he just suddenly started gaining weight again and now he is fine! He had to get dematted so he looks pretty funny right now with his hindquarters shaved! Plus he had rolled in molasses that was spilled in the basement so he’s got a random patch shaved out of his side

Now my problem is my other cat Ash. She’s just a mess. Her asthma is pretty bad but I can’t afford to treat it, and she also has something going on with her back leg (the vet explained it like a blown out knee in a human or something like that), which I also can’t afford surgery on. I feel terrible but I know at this point there’s only one option and I can’t bring myself to do it I don’t want her in pain and anxiety but she seems to be sort of ok with it for now so I’m waiting until she shows me she’s ready before I make that awful call.

I was anxious before going to work because it was pretty chaotic on Friday but it wasn’t too bad today. A couple of meltdowns but not to the point that we had to put the student in a hold. It’s cool enough to keep the windows shut so the runner can’t climb out, and the door has a special lock. Unfortunately someone left it open twice today and he’s smart, and FAST. Luckily he always goes to the same place so I don’t have to run at full speed to catch him.

RS and I went to the gym again today. I think I’m getting better because Set the treadmill at a brisk walk and I felt like I could have gone faster. I didn’t try today but I will the next time we go. RS says he feels great after the gym and so do I. We’re trying to go 4-5 times a week. CR is old enough now to stay home for an hour or two with us a little farther away (only 10 minutes).

CR is really enjoying middle school which is awesome because he HATED fifth grade. There were too many wild kids in his class and they would make fun of him and they would spread rumors and make nasty jokes about each other. I stepped in one time when CR told me a joke that another kid said to him ending is “that’s why have no dad”. I don’t think the kid even knew that CR really doesn’t have his bio dad anymore but that’s not an nice joke at all. I emailed the teacher about that one.

So today went pretty well, I think the anxiety and upset from the intake is wearing off.

I applied for a few gas station and hotel clerk jobs when I was in grad school. It never occurred to me that they didn't even call me back because I didn't look able to stand up to a robber but that's probably at least part of it. I thought at the time that they should be glad to have someone willing to work crappy hours for not much money and the hotel advertised for weeks after not even interviewing me. Huh.

Big (and not so good) news: Social Security denied my claim. I got a second letter in the mail around the same time the lawyers did. Good news: They're already arranging for an appeal. I have a phone conference Thursday morning before I go to work. I hope they will involve me a little more in the process going forward. I felt like I was playing catch-up figuring out what's what and where and divining if there's anything I missed anytime I called them.

At least an appeal is coming.

Rest of the day has been pretty lazy. A little cleaning, but, for the most part, I just sat around streaming some TV shows and listening to a biography (in audiobook form) of Marie Colvin. She was a war correspondent in the vein of Martha Gellhorn who covered conflicts from the mid-80s to her death in 2012. The bio, In Extremis, was written (and read), by her friend Lindsey Hilsum. Reading Colvin's stories and dispatches and listening to her biography make me wish I knew her.

MRI tomorrow. Should be fine. I just have to wake up on time to get there.