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Post by azucena on May 14, 2021 2:21:32 GMT -5
I hope your pain eases soon too, buys toys. And that you find something to do, that you enjoy. Are you on a vacation now? I will be glad when we don't have to wear a mask anymore too! DH and I are retired on disability. So it's kind of like a permanent vacation. We usually go away for three days or so a acouple of times a year. Since Covid, of course, we've not taken any trips. I think those few days away do a lot more than I ever realized. I don't remember feeling this "itchy" in my own skin. FWIW, I've been very cautious too but have felt safe in a couple of different airbnbs. Getting away is such a reset; I imagine even if you're retired
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Post by toomuchreality on May 16, 2021 1:23:11 GMT -5
A change is as good as a rest. 🙂
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 21, 2021 18:27:32 GMT -5
Therapist told me today that we are good for telehealth through at least October 31. She is hoping it will become permanent for behavioral health.
She said they are reducing telehealth for things that do need to be seen as there was a lot of guessing going on when a doctor could not examine a patient.
She also said she likes to meet new patients at least once in person, but does not require it.
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Post by finnime on May 21, 2021 21:34:06 GMT -5
That's good news, TheOtherMe . Psychotherapy really lends itself to telehealth modes, I think. When I'm really under water the effort it would take to get out of bed, get dressed and drive to the therapist can be so daunting that I won't make it.
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Post by toomuchreality on May 21, 2021 23:05:55 GMT -5
I just got a letter- My doctor is no longer with the clinic where I saw her. I have to find someone new. Not an easy task, considering my meds and diagnosis.
This hits me totally out of the blue. At this moment, I just want to give up, stop even trying. I won't. But it's how I feel.
Tomorrow will be better. I'm sure I can see another doctor at the clinic. It's just not what I want to do. Getting established with someone new is not easy.
Ugh. Not what I need right now.
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Post by stillmovingforward on May 22, 2021 0:33:14 GMT -5
I just got a letter- My doctor is no longer with the clinic where I saw her. I have to find someone new. Not an easy task, considering my meds and diagnosis. This hits me totally out of the blue. At this moment, I just want to give up, stop even trying. I won't. But it's how I feel. Tomorrow will be better. I'm sure I can see another doctor at the clinic. It's just not what I want to do. Getting established with someone new is not easy. Ugh. Not what I need right now. Can you follow her to the new clinic?
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Post by toomuchreality on May 22, 2021 3:17:08 GMT -5
I just got a letter- My doctor is no longer with the clinic where I saw her. I have to find someone new. Not an easy task, considering my meds and diagnosis. This hits me totally out of the blue. At this moment, I just want to give up, stop even trying. I won't. But it's how I feel. Tomorrow will be better. I'm sure I can see another doctor at the clinic. It's just not what I want to do. Getting established with someone new is not easy. Ugh. Not what I need right now. Can you follow her to the new clinic? I have no info about where she went, or if she's currently practicing. My DD1 was seeing my dr's husband (he is also a dr). So I asked her if she knew anything, and if her dr was still practicing/seeing her. Maybe I could find out if they had moved away, or something. But the husband moved on to an administrative position some time ago, so no info there.
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Post by buystoys on May 22, 2021 6:29:06 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that, toomuchreality. I know how difficult it can be to find a new therapist. Good wishes for your hunt!
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Post by finnime on May 22, 2021 6:51:10 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that, toomuchreality . I know how difficult it can be to find a new therapist. Good wishes for your hunt! I'm sorry, too. I hope you find someone very good for you soon, toomuchreality.
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Post by NoNamePerson on May 22, 2021 6:58:42 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that, toomuchreality . I know how difficult it can be to find a new therapist. Good wishes for your hunt! I'm sorry, too. I hope you find someone very good for you soon, toomuchreality . Hope you find a good fit soon toomuchreality
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 22, 2021 8:24:03 GMT -5
That's good news, TheOtherMe . Psychotherapy really lends itself to telehealth modes, I think. When I'm really under water the effort it would take to get out of bed, get dressed and drive to the therapist can be so daunting that I won't make it.This is my exact problem. I will cancel if I am feeling this way but I will turn on the computer. Since telehealth, I have not missed an appointment. She has told me in the past, they have very few cancellations for patients using telehealth.
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 22, 2021 8:26:58 GMT -5
Can you follow her to the new clinic? I have no info about where she went, or if she's currently practicing. My DD1 was seeing my dr's husband (he is also a dr). So I asked her if she knew anything, and if her dr was still practicing/seeing her. Maybe I could find out if they had moved away, or something. But the husband moved on to an administrative position some time ago, so no info there. I hope you can find someone soon. It's always difficult finding a doctor who is a good fit between you and the doctor. I got lucky when I moved here. This is the first doctor they assigned me and we clicked immediately. After I lost my therapist in Boulder that I had for years, I wandered from therapist to therapist and still had not settled on one when I moved away.
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Post by Blonde Granny on May 22, 2021 9:19:55 GMT -5
I hope that having my new dog Ginger is going to help with my depression . After 7 years of living alone with nothing but silence and loneliness I certainly need a boost. The church doesn't help at all and it looks like the VA is kicking most of us to the curb.
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Post by wvugurl26 on May 22, 2021 10:00:09 GMT -5
toomuchreality you might try searching online for the doctor. I find out where my PCP went that way. Generally practices announce new doctors joining them. It is hard to lose providers you click with.
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Post by empress of self-improvement on May 22, 2021 11:03:09 GMT -5
I hope that having my new dog Ginger is going to help with my depression . After 7 years of living alone with nothing but silence and loneliness I certainly need a boost. The church doesn't help at all and it looks like the VA is kicking most of us to the curb. I have apparently missed what is happening with the VA. I thought you were going back? I hear you with the loneliness. It's only been 10 months for me, today actually, but it's been difficult. That's why I signed up to be a cat foster. Unfortunately my first foster-to-be was put down on Tuesday so now I wait. Impatiently.
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Post by toomuchreality on May 23, 2021 0:22:43 GMT -5
toomuchreality you might try searching online for the doctor. I find out where my PCP went that way. Generally practices announce new doctors joining them. It is hard to lose providers you click with. Thanks. I will check.
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Post by toomuchreality on May 23, 2021 0:26:08 GMT -5
That's good news, TheOtherMe . Psychotherapy really lends itself to telehealth modes, I think. When I'm really under water the effort it would take to get out of bed, get dressed and drive to the therapist can be so daunting that I won't make it.This is my exact problem. I will cancel if I am feeling this way but I will turn on the computer. Since telehealth, I have not missed an appointment. She has told me in the past, they have very few cancellations for patients using telehealth. Telehealth sounds like a great option!
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Post by toomuchreality on May 23, 2021 0:27:56 GMT -5
Thank you everyone, for your support and kindness. I really appreciate it. ♡♡♡
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Post by finnime on May 23, 2021 2:24:23 GMT -5
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Post by toomuchreality on May 23, 2021 2:30:50 GMT -5
Awe. Thank you. Made me cry. So thoughtful.
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Post by geenamercile on May 24, 2021 19:12:15 GMT -5
Hey all. I am going to say this year has been rough. I think I have been keeping my head above water, but that may just be because I have the girls and if I sink they sink. I have put a lot off, and made compromises with myself just to manage to survive other things. So sending hugs out to all.
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Post by toomuchreality on May 25, 2021 0:09:08 GMT -5
Hey all. I am going to say this year has been rough. I think I have been keeping my head above water, but that may just be because I have the girls and if I sink they sink. I have put a lot off, and made compromises with myself just to manage to survive other things. So sending hugs out to all. Hugs to you too! It really has been a hard year, in so many ways. I'm happy you're still hanging in there, for whatever the reason. I hope you continue to. ♡
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Post by geenamercile on May 26, 2021 16:23:16 GMT -5
Over all today was a good day. ODD did her math state test, so that stress is gone. If she passed she doesn't need to do another state math test, if she didn't she has 3 years still to get it done. YDD did make the travel soccer team so that is no longer hanging out their as an unknown. I also had the day off since I was providing transportation for the ODD, so I got some stuff done around the house that makes me feel better. So over all today I feel accomplished and not drowning.
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Post by toomuchreality on May 26, 2021 20:56:27 GMT -5
Over all today was a good day. ODD did her math state test, so that stress is gone. If she passed she doesn't need to do another state math test, if she didn't she has 3 years still to get it done. YDD did make the travel soccer team so that is no longer hanging out their as an unknown. I also had the day off since I was providing transportation for the ODD, so I got some stuff done around the house that makes me feel better. So over all today I feel accomplished and not drowning. Congrats and good luck to your kids! I'm happy you had a better day and less stress.
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Post by anciana on May 28, 2021 10:54:02 GMT -5
I was wondering if I could intrude as I don't participate here regularly but all of you seem so kind and I could use some quiet support. I just need someone to sit next to me and hold my hand, please. My heart is slowly bleeding and I'm running out of strength.
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Post by Sharon on May 28, 2021 11:35:55 GMT -5
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Post by busymom on May 28, 2021 12:24:50 GMT -5
You don't have to be a regular to participate, anciana. Everyone is welcome here.
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Post by geenamercile on May 28, 2021 18:13:29 GMT -5
anciana- I will sit beside you when ever you need.
My day was okay, I have plans this weekend and we will see how much of it gets done and how much of it I just spend hiding in bed.
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Post by CCL on May 28, 2021 19:57:20 GMT -5
I was wondering if I could intrude as I don't participate here regularly but all of you seem so kind and I could use some quiet support. I just need someone to sit next to me and hold my hand, please. My heart is slowly bleeding and I'm running out of strength.
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