Couch 232: Not Sully!

Daffydungle · Oct 28, 2021 at 05:04 PM

The multi quote isnt working properly to this a reply una, Scarlet and Artley re the rollator.
Ok i think this like when my T asked what would happen if i stopped struggling? I did not understand what he meant then i am probably not really helping myself by refusing this things. This isnt giving in to my disability it is increasing my freedom.

SlumberKitty · Oct 28, 2021 at 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Daffydungle

The multi quote isnt working properly to this a reply una, Scarlet and Artley re the rollator.
Ok i think this like when my T asked what would happen if i stopped struggling? I did not understand what he meant then i am probably not really helping myself by refusing this things. This isnt giving in to my disability it is increasing my freedom.

Daffydungle, this sounds like a healthy way to look at it. HUGS Kit

SlumberKitty · Oct 28, 2021 at 05:11 PM

I hate when people at work raise their voices. Or anywhere actually. But it just happened at work. I guess things are okay. It seemed to have settled down but now my limbic system is all out of whack.

LonesomeTonight · Oct 28, 2021 at 05:25 PM

They added a couple new exercises using a resistance band at physical therapy today, and I'm feeling quite sore. I'm still not entirely sure it's helping, but I guess this is just the end of week 3, so maybe too soon to tell? And maybe it needs to hurt more before it gets better (hm, perhaps not unlike psychotherapy?).

ArtieTheSequal · Oct 28, 2021 at 05:57 PM

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Im a wuss pain-wise too, altho i am pretty good at sleeping through it. But not so good at like doing stuff in spite of it? Nope. If im achey or pukey, its game over.

I have been kinda thrown for a loop with my imminent change of address, but it seems to be coming slowly enough that i will be able to handle the changes. I would be disappointed in myself if i could not handle change or difference.

I remember the amount of pain my ex lived with pretty much 24/7,

Possible trigger:

he lost the lower part of one leg when he was in the army during a war, and the VA would only pay for the old-fashioned, heavy, prosthetic - he had to wear a thick wool sock under the prosthetic that was not comfortable either.

He was as cheerful as could be most of the time, but he was also an alcoholic - thankfully (if that is even a thing re: alcoholism) a cheerful alcoholic not a mean one. Sometimes drinking was all he could do to alleviate the constant pain he had. I learned awhile back that he passed away in 2012; I hadn't spoken with him in many years (since before I got married to h in 1997). I just googled his obit to verify the year he passed - felt a little twinge in my heart seeing his picture again! Even though he cheated on me which led to our breakup, I still loved him.

atisketatasket · Oct 28, 2021 at 06:13 PM

Visa appointment today. At one point it went something like this. Una must have been on my mind.

Visa: ...so your former SH was like relief, just getting the pain out.
ATAT: Yes, like old-timey medicine where they bleed people.
Visa: So get yourself some leeches instead...or a therapist.
ATAT: You just admitted that therapists are leeches.

Other personal things I now know about Visa: on the spectrum, daughter got yelled at by a psychiatrist at her first appointment the other day.

And therapists are now 2-for-2 comparing me to Rosa Parks on the whole issue of accommodations thing. Are they nuts? My situation is not even close to comparable. (And this is why I never believe therapists when they say stuff like heroic or brave.)

She's still being more helpful than Info on the issue--not that that is a high bar to clear--so she's still employed by me.

ScarletPimpernel · Oct 28, 2021 at 08:06 PM

I miss my baby. I miss singing good morning to her, her getting her rubs while I'm in the bathroom, her little kisses, and her following me around. I'm still in shock. She's supposed to still be here. Both vets think it was the pain meds.

Possible trigger:

Her exam is tomorrow. I'm scared the results will say that I could have saved her. That would kill me.

stopdog · Oct 28, 2021 at 08:35 PM

I just spent an enjoyable hour comparing various sopranos interpretations of Mozart's Queen of the Night aria from the magic flute. It is not among my favorite operas but the skill it takes to perform this aria is something

Daffydungle · Oct 28, 2021 at 09:53 PM

Ok first problem with the online ordering. I usually buy 4 kg of chicken necks for the dogs a week. There was obviously less than 1 kg available for my order so thats what i got. Usually i stand my ground and make them check out the back when shopping in person, they usually find it.
You can add notes for the personal shoppers so i might add not to get any chicken necks if there is less than 1 kg.

Daffydungle · Oct 29, 2021 at 01:39 AM

Wow i got the 4 kg of chicken necks i dont understand why they refunded me 3/4 of the price.

unaluna · Oct 29, 2021 at 03:25 AM

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Wow i got the 4 kg of chicken necks i dont understand why they refunded me 3/4 of the price.

So chicken neck bones are soft enough for dogs? Or do you grind them or what? Btw that was my mothers favorite part! It IS tasty.

Daffydungle · Oct 29, 2021 at 04:35 AM

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So chicken neck bones are soft enough for dogs? Or do you grind them or what? Btw that was my mothers favorite part! It IS tasty.

Yes i think it provides bulk without calories and helps clean the teeth.. they just crunch them up

Daffydungle · Oct 29, 2021 at 04:38 AM

Today a stolen car crashed into front gutter in front of my neighbours and he went off saying how sick he is of this happening all the time. I have lived here 4 years and it has happened once the other stolen car that was abandoned was across the road in the crazy cat ladies yard. He went on like it happens every other week sorry he was referring specifically to cars being left outside his house near his driveway..

Quietmind 2 · Oct 29, 2021 at 05:38 AM

I hate going to the dentist, but I need to. I waited around 15 years the last time, that's how much I hate it.

I get extremely anxious, and even with an understanding one (a low cost clinic with about 6 months wait), I have struggled to not dissociate or panic.

I know when the surgeon took out stitches after my wisdom teeth surgery back in March or something, he said I need scaling and polishing. Well, my union has dental clinics and I just learned I can get a lower rate due to my income level (just have to show my government issued card that's tied to income).

There's one in my neighbourhood, and the electronic appointment system allowed me to select the clinic and which preferred dentist. Found this lady one whose profile says she's great with anxious patients - hope I get her when the clinic calls me to confirm my appointment.

Can't be given a benzo for anxiety, it's psychiatrist only. I'll just tell the dentist I need her to stop and give me a break if I raise my hand, so I don't have a panic attack.

ArtleyWilkins · Oct 29, 2021 at 09:06 AM

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I just spent an enjoyable hour comparing various sopranos interpretations of Mozart's Queen of the Night aria from the magic flute. It is not among my favorite operas but the skill it takes to perform this aria is something

Most definitely.

I'm in the middle of teaching Hamlet right now, and find myself exploring various Hamlet's. I'm rather partial to Andrew Scott's Hamlet recently. Students are fascinated by the wide variations of "Hamlets" out there. Makes for great discussion.

stopdog · Oct 29, 2021 at 09:45 AM

It is fun to compare. I think hamlet is a whiner (I don't dislike the play but he just needs a good slapping). I like the various Henry V St. Crispian Day speeches as well -played very differently.

ArtleyWilkins · Oct 29, 2021 at 11:08 AM

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It is fun to compare. I think hamlet is a whiner (I don't dislike the play but he just needs a good slapping). I like the various Henry V St. Crispian Day speeches as well -played very differently.

Oh, lord yes! He is a so "Woe is me!"

SlumberKitty · Oct 29, 2021 at 02:59 PM

Just did a meditation on the tail end of my lunch break.

LostOnTheTrail · Oct 29, 2021 at 03:09 PM

That's great self-care, Kit. I'm pleased you are looking out for what you need.

SlumberKitty · Oct 29, 2021 at 03:15 PM

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That's great self-care, Kit. I'm pleased you are looking out for what you need.

Thank you, Lost!

A friend sent it to my email and I was checking my email on my break and I saw it. So I took some time to do it. One thing, amongst many, that IOP has taught me is the importance of self care. And I think it is helping me not to have so many urges to SH. Because if I am being nice to myself, it's harder to damage myself.

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Daffydungle Poohbah Member Since Apr 2020 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,257 4 451 hugs given	Oct 28, 2021 at 05:04 PM #981 The multi quote isnt working properly to this a reply una, Scarlet and Artley re the rollator. Ok i think this like when my T asked what would happen if i stopped struggling? I did not understand what he meant then i am probably not really helping myself by refusing this things. This isnt giving in to my disability it is increasing my freedom.

SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Oct 28, 2021 at 05:11 PM #983 I hate when people at work raise their voices. Or anywhere actually. But it just happened at work. I guess things are okay. It seemed to have settled down but now my limbic system is all out of whack. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA

LonesomeTonight Always in This Twilight Member Since Feb 2015 Location: US Posts: 20,769 (SuperPoster!) 9 75k hugs given	Oct 28, 2021 at 05:25 PM #984 They added a couple new exercises using a resistance band at physical therapy today, and I'm feeling quite sore. I'm still not entirely sure it's helping, but I guess this is just the end of week 3, so maybe too soon to tell? And maybe it needs to hurt more before it gets better (hm, perhaps not unlike psychotherapy?).

Daffydungle Poohbah Member Since Apr 2020 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,257 4 451 hugs given	Oct 29, 2021 at 01:39 AM #990 Wow i got the 4 kg of chicken necks i dont understand why they refunded me 3/4 of the price.

SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Oct 29, 2021 at 02:59 PM #998 Just did a meditation on the tail end of my lunch break. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA