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MuseumGhost · Jan 23, 2023 at 09:19 AM

Thanks, all my dear friends who understand the situation. You're all so kind, and suggestions are helpful, and show a real grasp of what it's like.

I'm feeling a little less shaky today. I've got errands to run, so that will at least get me out of the house and give me the sense I'm doing something productive, and not ruminating.

We've got a lot of things on our minds besides this situation. We're under a fair amount of stress at the moment, mostly involving husband's work; but there have been other unwelcome developments lately, too.

lizardlady · Jan 23, 2023 at 11:22 AM

CANDC, thanks for asking. I've been on an emotional roller coaster since before Christmas. There's been a general trend toward feeling better, but all currently upset. I need to restrict my on line time as it contributes to the downs.

Mountaindewed · Jan 23, 2023 at 05:41 PM

Lately I've been unusually irritable, feeling more empathy and more guilt and I've had very low energy and I've been spending a lot of my time in bed. I did get to therapy today and I checked to see if a job I want is hiring but overall I just feel worn out.

CANDC · Jan 23, 2023 at 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lizardlady

CANDC, thanks for asking. I've been on an emotional roller coaster since before Christmas. There's been a general trend toward feeling better, but all currently upset. I need to restrict my on line time as it contributes to the downs.

I hear you lizardlady. I need to stop reading news right before I go to bed or wake up. They seem to feature all the worse news possible.

I think I have stopped the rollercoaster effect then I realize I have only toned it down so instead of Thunder Mountain at Disney I am on the kiddy roller coaster at the carnival.

But that is an improvement!

Calla lily12 · Jan 23, 2023 at 11:19 PM

How am I?

Awful...horrible...depressed...angry.

Jan 24, 2023 at 05:29 AM

Museum im sorry you got some bad neighbours, could you get the police to speak with them? I think disturbing the peace is a thing?

Unless i made it up

shakespeare47 · Jan 24, 2023 at 07:42 AM

I'm doing okay. I slept really well last night.

TheEbonyEwe · Jan 24, 2023 at 10:25 AM

Doing ok today. Wrote out this big post about something that was bothering me and in the 3rd paragraph realized that I had the answer in there...just didn't realize it. Y'all ever do that? lol Kinda laughing at myself as I deleted it.

Jan 24, 2023 at 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TheEbonyEwe

Doing ok today. Wrote out this big post about something that was bothering me and in the 3rd paragraph realized that I had the answer in there...just didn't realize it. Y'all ever do that? lol Kinda laughing at myself as I deleted it.

posting it can still help, someone else might think of something you hadnt typed

Discombobulated · Jan 24, 2023 at 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CANDC

I hear you lizardlady. I need to stop reading news right before I go to bed or wake up. They seem to feature all the worse news possible.

I think I have stopped the rollercoaster effect then I realize I have only toned it down so instead of Thunder Mountain at Disney I am on the kiddy roller coaster at the carnival.

But that is an improvement!

Oh that made me laugh (the kiddy rollercoaster) but it’s a good visual analogy.

Yes I have to be careful with news these days too, even the local news can be a trigger for anxious thoughts.

Does anyone have any tips for getting enough information while not getting triggered? I find the old fashioned newspaper (I read a sensible quality one) is okay as I can pace myself. Internet isn’t so good as I just keep scrolling.

Hope people are okay today, I was a little under par physically but doing okay.

MuseumGhost · Jan 24, 2023 at 02:20 PM

Yes, Discombobulated, I think newspapers are a good way to go. Or check major news outlets online; that way, what you choose to delve into is entirely your own choice.

I have to be careful how much network news I watch, and I definitely cannot do it right before bed or as soon as I'm awake.

I figure, the bulk of the world ignores me anyway, and seems to carry on without me as it always has.

Jan 24, 2023 at 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MuseumGhost

Yes, Discombobulated, I think newspapers are a good way to go. Or check major news outlets online; that way, what you choose to delve into is entirely your own choice.

I have to be careful how much network news I watch, and I definitely cannot do it right before bed or as soon as I'm awake.

I figure, the bulk of the world ignores me anyway, and seems to carry on without me as it always has.

*puts museum on a pedestal* (spelling)

Calla lily12 · Jan 24, 2023 at 03:58 PM

I'm a little better today. I made the mistake of re reading some poems I wrote and it made me very sad. I did some sketching and writing to try to clear the cob webs. I'll leave it in T's office without him noticing.

Jan 24, 2023 at 04:03 PM

willowtigger heading into dissassociation

Jan 24, 2023 at 04:18 PM

I am tired. I woke up at 4:30 this AM. I'll try to get to bed early tonight.

I just got out of school. I'm listening to music and puttering around the internet.

lizardlady · Jan 24, 2023 at 06:26 PM

Made a major nosedive today. I found out from an offhand comment made at my pdoc's office he is retiring next week. I freaked out at the time, but calmed down since then. I still feel like someone pulled the rug out from under me though. I've been seeing him since 1997! That's longer than I was married. The nurse practioner in his office is going to pick up my case. I only see him every six months for med checks, but still....

Calla lily12 · Jan 24, 2023 at 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lizardlady

Made a major nosedive today. I found out from an offhand comment made at my pdoc's office he is retiring next week. I freaked out at the time, but calmed down since then. I still feel like someone pulled the rug out from under me though. I've been seeing him since 1997! That's longer than I was married. The nurse practioner in his office is going to pick up my case. I only see him every six months for med checks, but still....

Uggh!! I remember when my T said he was retiring. What a nightmare! I had been seeing him for a long time, too. He became like a grandfather to me(probably not a good thing) You're strong...I'm sure it will be hard, but you'll be ok.

lizardlady · Jan 24, 2023 at 07:40 PM

Thanks CallaLilly. You are right. I will be okay. It's the suddenness of it and all the other changes in my life the last year.

Jan 25, 2023 at 05:12 AM

Liz we love you

Jan 25, 2023 at 05:13 AM

Im worried, what if Willow dies at the vet tomorrow afternoon?

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lizardlady Legendary Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Mid World Posts: 17,770 (SuperPoster!) 21 7,587 hugs given	Jan 23, 2023 at 11:22 AM #22 CANDC, thanks for asking. I've been on an emotional roller coaster since before Christmas. There's been a general trend toward feeling better, but all currently upset. I need to restrict my on line time as it contributes to the downs.

Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 38,799 (SuperPoster!) 8 9,764 hugs given	Jan 23, 2023 at 05:41 PM #23 Lately I've been unusually irritable, feeling more empathy and more guilt and I've had very low energy and I've been spending a lot of my time in bed. I did get to therapy today and I checked to see if a job I want is hiring but overall I just feel worn out. __________________ I'm Blue

Calla lily12 Grand Member Member Since Jul 2018 Location: a place far away Posts: 891 6 1,063 hugs given	Jan 23, 2023 at 11:19 PM #25 How am I? Awful...horrible...depressed...angry. __________________ Once you are real, you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always....

Anonymous32448 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 24, 2023 at 05:29 AM #26 Museum im sorry you got some bad neighbours, could you get the police to speak with them? I think disturbing the peace is a thing? Unless i made it up

shakespeare47 Grand Magnate Member Since Jul 2014 Location: US Posts: 3,147 10 437 hugs given	Jan 24, 2023 at 07:42 AM #27 I'm doing okay. I slept really well last night. __________________ My business is to teach my aspirations to conform themselves to fact, not to try and make facts harmonise with my aspirations. T.H. Huxley

TheEbonyEwe Member Member Since Dec 2013 Location: USA Posts: 307 10 152 hugs given	Jan 24, 2023 at 10:25 AM #28 Doing ok today. Wrote out this big post about something that was bothering me and in the 3rd paragraph realized that I had the answer in there...just didn't realize it. Y'all ever do that? lol Kinda laughing at myself as I deleted it.

Calla lily12 Grand Member Member Since Jul 2018 Location: a place far away Posts: 891 6 1,063 hugs given	Jan 24, 2023 at 03:58 PM #33 I'm a little better today. I made the mistake of re reading some poems I wrote and it made me very sad. I did some sketching and writing to try to clear the cob webs. I'll leave it in T's office without him noticing. __________________ Once you are real, you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always....

Anonymous32448 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 24, 2023 at 04:03 PM #34 willowtigger heading into dissassociation

Anonymous49105 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 24, 2023 at 04:18 PM #35 I am tired. I woke up at 4:30 this AM. I'll try to get to bed early tonight. I just got out of school. I'm listening to music and puttering around the internet.

lizardlady Legendary Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Mid World Posts: 17,770 (SuperPoster!) 21 7,587 hugs given	Jan 24, 2023 at 07:40 PM #38 Thanks CallaLilly. You are right. I will be okay. It's the suddenness of it and all the other changes in my life the last year.

Anonymous32448 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 25, 2023 at 05:12 AM #39 Liz we love you

Anonymous32448 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 25, 2023 at 05:13 AM #40 Im worried, what if Willow dies at the vet tomorrow afternoon?