Couch 28

morning...

ick MUE, that stinks. Perhaps they just didn't know what to say?

I am going to see the Hobbit on Tues ( they have bargain theater on Tues nights here). I am worried to see it because it is one of my all time favorite books, and I don't want it ruined (like they ruined The Secret Garden). I wasn't a big LotR fan, the movies were okay though. Really excited about Les Mis coming out with Hugh Jackman on Christmas Day though.

H is very sick. He had a toothache that he ignored resulting in an abcess. I am sharing my pain pills with him. He has high fever too. I can't drive yet, so son is bringing him to the dentist.

Nice manga sila. Will you ink and color that as well? It says a lot.

Thanks, Wiki.....True, maybe they didn't know what to say. But saying nothing says something, ya know? It's ok. I'll address it - because that's the purpose in group, to address strong feelings that come up - unpleasant and all.

Sorry to hear about your H....OUCH! I hope he feels better soon.

I keep trying to get ready for work but I'm so tired. I don't know if I can function today. Last night I was actually sleeping when my phone rang after midnight. The person didn't leave a message and I don't recognize the number. I was having trouble falling back asleep when I had what I guess I'll call a flashback. It was different from what I'm used to, and it was so much more intense. I was wired after that. I have a strange question for those who have flashbacks. Have you ever had intense itching or hives during them? That part was short lived, but my arms and neck were itching so much.

Morning Wiki.

trdle...yes. I have broken out in hives several times after really intense flashbacks or night terrors. A cooler shower (not cold, but not hot) has always helped a lot.

Sorry! It's frightening.

MUE, I would feel really badly about that as well.

Last night, I took 10 mg of melatonin, AND an ambien, and still only managed about 5 hours of sleep. Just so tired and stressed and sick of how my life is going. I am really at a loss about what to do differently, though.

Hi everyone.

I'm having lots of trouble sleeping too. Everything had been so shaken up lately, sometimes I can't even manage to stay in bed for longer that 2-4 hours in a night. Usually I don't cope well with less than 8 hours asleep (or 8 hours trying to sleep). I'm so exhausted by my life though, sleep almost doesn't matter or make it much better. Annoying. I'm sick of everything being so hard.

(((mkac)))
You are under so much stress...and it's the holidays to boot. Can you possibly carve yourself out a sleep routine? I know they say no caffeine after noon (caffeine has a 6 hr half life). They also say eat your last big meal 4 hours before bed. But a new thing I read is that eating a carb snack before bed is good. Like a bowl of cereal, or some toast with jelly. The article said to steer clear of protein close to bed time, but since carbs were easy to digest it kept you sleeping longer. Also, if you wake up hungry eat a few low fat crackers and a glass of water.

I don't know...i have toast and sleepy time tea just before bed every night, and it does seem to help.

Oh...some of the ambein has a really short half life too...so it will only keep you asleep for a few hours. There's an extended release form though, I think.

I'm sorry for the sleep woes. I know how much sleep deprivation affects everything you do.

MUE, I think that's one reason why I would reluctant to be in a co-Ed group. This is a terrible generalization (and of course does NOT apply to the men of PC) , but I think men often discount women's feelings. I think it's partly because they don't know what to say and are afraid to say something wrong, but it's also partly because many men think women are "too" emotional and acknowledging women's feelings validates them.

I know this can and does happen in all-female groups, but I think we're usually more willing to talk about feelings.

Well, I'm off to see if I can manage sleep! Have a good day all.

The bad thing about insulin is that I have to eat. I know, for the normal wiki that shouldn't be a problem, but bald wiki just can't seem to find a stomach for food. I ate a half a banana and I feel swollen and full. Not enough for insulin.

the wizard said if I didn't get my calories up I would have to go on tube feeding.

ACK! Wiki.....Tube feeding doesn't sound like fun. How about some smoothies? Can you think of any comfort foods that would help? I know when I am nauseous from a migraine, I can't eat anything unless it's something I really, really love.

Wikid, I bought my dad banana, strawberry shakes at Sonic. Is there a similar vegan type thing that you could slowly drink? Like MUE said, a smoothie of some sort?

Hmmm....maybe some avocado, banana and coconut milk, with agave for calories.

One sip at a time. That will be today's motto.

After I got dressed for work this morning I had a laugh about how horrified Chopin would be. I am wearing grey jeans, a black long sleeve tee, a tan sweater, mens insulated socks and the finishing touch...crocks. LOL I am a hottie for sure! :P

I'm wearing glow-in-the-dark Chuck Taylors. I lurve them.

I have vintage chucks circa 1968...orange.
I also have:
1952 black original converse
1973 green low top chucks
new slipon greys with a Sadie hole in the heel for comfort
Slip on ivory's (also newer)
Custom pink breast cancer awareness chuck high tops
1982 white high tops that I doodled all over in high school.

it's a chuck fest.
Oh...and crocks are great for traversing a poop ridden yard in the snow to get a rabbit out of sadie's mouth.

(the high school ones have a doodle of a pot leaf...rofl...I don't wear those much)

Sconnie...great news!!!! I'm glad you finally get to shower too. Not that you smell or anything, but I know it feels yucky.

RR...I hope you are feeling better today!

Healed...Don't show up drunk...lol! Although it may have exponentially improved previous experiences in church productions.

Lola...for one, what is an Infamous pot? I'm sorry you're getting depressed.

Sila...cool illustration! Love it!

MUE...I'm finding that many people just seem to want to take, not give. I want to punch the guy who wanted you to come with a migraine. Completely thoughtless.

Wiki...I'm sorry to hear about your H. I'm glad that you don't have to travel so far for treatment, but sorry the wizard wasn't all that. When T was dealing with cancer, she had to start drinking Ensure to get enough calories. I wouldn't go that route, but I'd definitely do some smoothies. What you describe sounds right up your alley! And you have an impressive collection of Chucks!

Trdle...I hate your sleep was interrupted. I don't function well without sleep. I've never had flashbacks, so I can't help you there.

MKAC...sorry you didn't sleep well either. My H didn't sleep that well on Ambien either. Kept him asleep for the first couple of hours, then he started waking up off and on through the night. My GP agrees with Wiki. A high-carbohydrate snack just before bed can help. I hope you find answers regarding how your life is going.

Nightlight...I hate you haven't been sleeping either. It seems epidemic on the couch right now.

Murray...grey jeans, socks, and black shirt...good. Tan sweater and crocs...meh. But like H tells me, just as long as you like it, that's all that matters! I wear a lot of things he finds hideous.

Critter...Chucks

I just sat down to post a hello to everyone and noticed that I must have read the clock in the kitchen wrong cuz I have way less time than I thought! I gotta go get ready and head out to work! Happy friday everyone and if you have t today my best thoughts go with you. we're counting down our last couple weeks of normal work hours - effective jan 1 we'll be working 60 hrs a week so I probably won't be here much!! Ah but I will enjoy the paychecks. (In February, of course since I wont' have time to enjoy them in Jan.)

Chopin.... I am the infamous pot, who calls the Kettle black............ Im at work but I think Im going home after T....im tired

I had a very real...very hard session with T... I felt heard... like she gets it... of course this is just when I finally let myself admit I can't really afford it..