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#581
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Agree with that, focus on breath and not on Valium. I know how hard it is when the need is there! __________________ Never forget to structure your days! Be responsible: Paddle your own canoe in all circumstances! |
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#582
@raspberrytorte HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Wanderer of Distant Stars
Member Since May 2012
Location: North Carolina, USA. Originally New York
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#583
Happy birthday @raspberrytorte !! I know how you feel about the old and "heavier" feeling so well! I turned 44 this year, so I feel your pain! Hopefully today is a better day, also so sorry about the pdoc woes, I hope they don't take you off that med too fast!
Today feels like a good day; had about 5.53 hours sleep on the CPAP - kind woke up all groggy with a dry throat, but I managed to get myself ready, take my meds, make my bed, and do my usual morning routine. Know how important a routine is @Rosi700 - I have kind of a weekly one, but my day and night routines are always pretty much the same. Lots to do today - post office, meeting at church, AA meeting, try to squeeze in lunch, getting my eyebrows done, going to a bookstore, and then finally headed to the dreaded Walmart to do some shopping. Phew! Feels like so much, especially when I type it all out like that, lol. Someone on another thread had mentioned the convenience of Walmart, and I have to admit even though I hate the whole experience and the crowdedness, it really is the most convenient place to get the most of everything you need. Hope everyone has a fantastic Tuesday! __________________ Tales of Love, Motivation, and An Interesting Journey - Please Subscribe to my Website on WordPress: Inspired Odyssey's Path to Wellness and Love |
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Crone
Member Since May 2010
Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system.
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#584
Happy birthday raspberry tort! 🎂 🎉
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Monster on the Hill
Member Since Sep 2020
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#585
@raspberrytorte, Congrats on another cycle around our favorite star! (or just most important anyway)
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Member Since Mar 2015
Location: USA
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#586
Thanks everyone for the happy birthday well wishes. 😊 I feel much better today, now that the loxapine is fully back in my system. Whew. That was a rough few days! Guess I need that med! I'm going to have to put my foot down about that one.
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Legendary Wise Elder
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
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#587
Happy birthday @raspberrytorte ! I’m glad you’re feeling better
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Grand Magnate
Member Since Oct 2017
Location: La Porte, TX
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#588
I got up early, had a walk/jog. For the 2nd time this week, I had no hot water for my shower. It was more tolerable than usual though since I was hot & sweaty from being outside exercising. I will have to get H to look at the hot water heater but he has a training today.
I took my cat Pecan to the vet for her annual exam and shots. She was incredibly tough to get into the cat carrier. It was a bit of a workout chasing her down and getting her into the carrier. Then, we had to wait longer than usual at the vet b/c the vet had a dog come in with an emergency. I def. understand pet emergencies, but poor Pecan was NOT a happy camper having to wait so long. She was a very good kitty getting her shots though I was afraid she'd want nothing to do with me when we got home, but after about 5 min. home, she chilled out and let me approach and pet her again The whole vet experience stressed me out though, and I'm still anxious. Trying to calm down some, may make some chamomile tea soon and see if that helps. Good news is the bipolar has been stable for me so far. No highs, no lows, but my emotions are kind of flat too, if that makes any sense? I don't really enjoy having flat emotions, but it's better than being depressed and suicidal & since my last round of mania was sucky, it's better than that too, so I guess I just have to settle for now. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, lamotrigine, hydroxyzine, There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
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Legendary Wise Elder
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#589
I’ve been up since the day before yesterday. I really need to sleep. My apartment inspection seemed to go well today. That’s a relief. They always make me so stressed and worried. But yeah, I’m doing well, my mood is good. I’m gonna draw some today.
Idk if any of you all play videogames but there’s this game called Wylde Flowers on the iPhone and it’s so cute and cozy and fun it really helps my anxiety. It pulled me out of dissociation yesterday and was a good distraction. I couldn’t figure out what to do for dissociation yesterday. I talked with my boyfriend on the phone. I took a shower cause sometimes temperature change helps, I read, watched shows etc but the game really gave me a lot of joy and helped me ground myself and calm down Anyway, I’m just gonna try to enjoy the rest of the day as much as possible despite not sleeping. I’ll sleep tonight but it’s gonna be a long rest of the day. It’s dragging by. But yeah, I’m currently watching Diabolical in preparation to watch season 4 of The Boys on Amazon prime. I’m gonna make some thai tea and maybe play some more of that game __________________ “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
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Silver Swan
Member Since Jan 2008
Location: USA
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#590
Saw liver doctor this morning. She ordered blood tests that I’m going to do after my appointment later thisafternoon at my primary doctor’s office for the dryness.
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Legendary Wise Elder
Member Since Jun 2016
Location: Where the sidewalk ends
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#591
I feel kinda anxious today. But therapy was helpful. I got some things off my chest that were bothering me, and she taught me some grounding techniques. Shes really helpful. Physically I feel pretty ok today.
My mom took my nephews out to lunch and to the playground. My niece is in daycare full time. She is a handful now that she is almost 2. She also doesn't talk very much and they are looking into it. Last edited by Mountaindewed; Aug 13, 2024 at 12:22 PM.. |
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Monster on the Hill
Member Since Sep 2020
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#592
@Blueberrybook I absolutely love the name Pecan for a cat! (but how do you pronounce it?)
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Grand Magnate
Member Since Oct 2017
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#593
@MuddyBoots
In the south, it's usually pronounced "puh-KAHN". My daughter named her that b/c when we took her in as a stray she was living under our shed by the pecan tree in our backyard. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, lamotrigine, hydroxyzine, There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
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Monster on the Hill
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#594
That's the opposite of how I pronounce it-- pee can (like urine and the ability to do things)
Pecan be orange on certain antibiotics __________________ [Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here] |
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Grand Magnate
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#595
__________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, lamotrigine, hydroxyzine, There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
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Monster on the Hill
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#596
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Poohbah
Member Since May 2018
Location: Toronto, Canada
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#597
Happy Birthday, @raspberrytorte!
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Crone
Member Since May 2010
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#598
Oof. Got everything I’ve been putting off done. Remembered to carry things out to the car, like insurance cards. Stopped at the bank because they called me by voice 3 times yesterday. Turned out it was just to confirm my Thursday appointment. Dropped of library books, got a bunch of stuff at Walmart and Walgreens. Before all that I did my laundry. I’m pooped not sure I’m up to penny poker tonight. Might just jump in the shower and put my clean pjs on. Watch the ridiculous BB. I’m running out of pennies anyway. Oof parking way out back is such a pain. But it’s safer than parking in the street. Only one more year before I maybe get a parking spot.
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Wanderer of Distant Stars
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#599
Totally exhausted! Did absolutely everything I set out to do today - I was out from exactly 9am to 5pm doing everything, it feels like all my errands are a full-time job, lol.
My boyfriend sent me a huge box of DVDs, books and trinkets yesterday, and so while watching "The Arrival" with Amy Adams, (great movie!), I decided to pick up one of the books he sent and start reading. It's called "Rendezvous with Rama" by Arthur C. Clarke (2001, and 2010 author), and its one of the only one of his I never read - should be interesting. It feels good to finally be able to have enough calmness and concentration to read again - plus the thunderstorm outside makes for a great reading environment! Hope everyone is enjoying their Tuesday so far! __________________ Tales of Love, Motivation, and An Interesting Journey - Please Subscribe to my Website on WordPress: Inspired Odyssey's Path to Wellness and Love |
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Location: Australia
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#600
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @raspberrytorte !!! Hope it was a fabulous day.
So today we have no students. It's a curriculum day so I'll be in meetings all day. Yeehaa that means I don't see my horrible Year 8 class. Small wins! |
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