Checking in: how are you?

Am trying to not freak out. BG, my dog, has a new lump on his side. He's been through surgery for cancer twice already. We have a vet appt. first thing this morning.

I hope your vet trip goes well and they figure out whats wrong, liz

I slept until 5: and woke up when my partner woke me up! It’s a miracle!

Still trying to not disappear into worry. Vet said BG's lump is a tumor. She sent a sample to the lab for testing to find out what kind of tumor so we'll know how to treat it.

Am trying to follow BG's example. He is happily going on with his life, not worrying about the future.

No, according to Catholics you did not commit murder

Putting an animal to sleep to end their suffering is not against Catholicism at all. And it’s not murder. In fact it’s sinful to let animals suffer.

Also by “not taking life” Catholics mean “HUMAN” life as humans created in the image of G-d.

But even with humans justified killing isn’t the same as murder. Catholics are known to serve in the army and work in the law enforcement.

It sounds like initial symptoms my brother had when he was diagnosed with ulcerate colitis. Have they checked for that?

I really don't know how I am. Sigh.

I woke up at 7:00 am when my son woke me up. It’s a miracle. I think my days of insomnia and getting out of bed at 1:00am are finally over!

Life (mine) is slowly unfolding in a way where I can look at it and smile. That's all I can say about it.🙏

Decent enough day. Here's hoping it births a pup with a similar constitution.

We are all doing better.

Now that we have A I.
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We can rely on its ethical guidance and never need to worry whether what we do is wrong or right.

Not yet but I plan on setting up an appointment with my gastro doctor since I have a lot of stomach issues in general that arent going away.

I'm doing half and half I guess. I was super anxious this morning. I got it mostly under control. I went out shopping with my mom. I didn't have much of any anxiety while I was out. I just still have this dumb nausea and stomach pain thats making it hard to eat and just impacting my quality of life. I try jumpstarting my hunger by taking my Geodon early which always used to work, or looking online at resturant menus. But it doesn't work so I have to rely on drinks and soda and Gatorade and stuff to get me by. I just feel blah I guess. But my anxiety is ok right now.

Nice day. Below freezing but mild and clear. Readying for a walk to the east end. Will visit hardware store, thrift shops, grocery hub and somewhere for a coffee. If I'm this focused then I'm having a decent day. It can change in a blink but if I can get motoring the day will be mine.

Woke up at 7:20am. Bliss. My last Friday before I go back to work on Monday. Yuck.

Doing so much better now that my sleep is under control. Can only go onwards from here.

Sad. I am visiting my daughter for a week. I am going home on Sunday. Sad leaving my grandson

Nervous mother=bad day

I’m feeling high right now. I got another raise. I’m making more than I ever have. It’s a modest sum in this day and age, but generous for the work I do.

Fighting with anxiety. Some Dr in Baltimore 2 yrs ago asked me if I "made friends with my anxiety" after I told her I had acute anxiety.

Thinking about the storms in Arkansas and right now North Carolina. Wasn't aware of the severity until I tuned into the news.

I'm rapid cycling which I've never done before. I'm scared and I can't get my prescription. The pharmacy says its back ordered. I can't do this any more.

I hope you get the medication soon

Have you mentioned this elsewhere on the site? Maybe mention these concerns in a few forums here. Maybe there'll be some members available who are [or have been] in a similar situation. The good news here is that your meds are coming. Keep that thought fresh in your mind. You going to be ok?