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Post by raeoflyte on Jul 4, 2023 15:43:21 GMT -5
Dsis ac is leaking water so we couldn't do nearly as much as we wanted today. Good news is it happened when her basement is empty and before we put new floors in. But still stressful. I told her she should put together a crazy cat lady contractor list though.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jul 4, 2023 15:44:12 GMT -5
Just finished making the mango blueberry salad. Love mangos, but hate cutting them up. Have tennis on, but need to go out on the deck and shuck corn. I’ll pick up my knitting later. The brats are sacked out, it’s hard being a dog on the 4th of July. That sounds delicious, and the colors would be cool too - what dressing do you use if any? www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mango-blueberry-and-ginger-fruit-salad-108402
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2023 15:44:57 GMT -5
A neighbor that I actually like and respect has asked us to log the time and location of illegal fireworks in the community. I'm doing a spreadsheet. They started at 9:30 this morning and will probably go until 1-2 am or whenever the booze runs out. The dude means well, but the only thing that info will be good for is a toilet paper shortage.
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Post by chiver78 on Jul 4, 2023 15:50:09 GMT -5
I just threw in for a sick day tomorrow. the pups will be at daycare, b/c I didn't cancel that. I plan to sleep as much as my body lets me. I've been sitting here watching them both this afternoon, and LD is now jawing on a hard chewie. Punk is pouting while watching tennis (and she's still wet). I'm definitely not sleeping much tonight, I can tell.
oh, fantastic....my generator just fired up and the pups are both on point after it all went pitch dark for a hot second. tonight's definitely not going to be fun.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2023 16:09:17 GMT -5
I just threw in for a sick day tomorrow. the pups will be at daycare, b/c I didn't cancel that. I plan to sleep as much as my body lets me. I've been sitting here watching them both this afternoon, and LD is now jawing on a hard chewie. Punk is pouting while watching tennis (and she's still wet). I'm definitely not sleeping much tonight, I can tell. oh, fantastic....my generator just fired up and the pups are both on point after it all went pitch dark for a hot second. tonight's definitely not going to be fun. We started the day with a clear blue sky, dead calm, 6:30 am power outage. Last about 60-90 seconds, just long enough to trigger the generator and screw up the microwave. Thankfully the camera system came back up when the power returned, because the brief outage 2 weeks ago cost me $150 in repair invoice
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Post by susana1954 on Jul 4, 2023 16:16:21 GMT -5
I just noticed that the local Toyota service department did not rotate my tires yesterday when I was in for service. I had purchased a package of 3 oil changes/3 tire rotations (both of which are clearly stated on the invoice) in March, but they've changed the package. So when they offered to do it for an upcharge, I didn't notice and thought I was only been asked to approve the purchase of windshield wipers, which I also declined. They should never have asked. I'll straighten it out tomorrow, but it means more time in their waiting room. Plus, I am trying to be a nicer person these days (LOL), and their screwing up doesn't encourage that. They've moved to an appointment system, but, um, my appointment was yesterday when they didn't do it. And it is at least 2 weeks until their next appointment, and I am moving + I am having out-of-town company. I purposely scheduled this to happen before either event. See what I mean by it doesn't encourage my nicer side?
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Post by chiver78 on Jul 4, 2023 16:22:51 GMT -5
I just threw in for a sick day tomorrow. the pups will be at daycare, b/c I didn't cancel that. I plan to sleep as much as my body lets me. I've been sitting here watching them both this afternoon, and LD is now jawing on a hard chewie. Punk is pouting while watching tennis (and she's still wet). I'm definitely not sleeping much tonight, I can tell. oh, fantastic....my generator just fired up and the pups are both on point after it all went pitch dark for a hot second. tonight's definitely not going to be fun. We started the day with a clear blue sky, dead calm, 6:30 am power outage. Last about 60-90 seconds, just long enough to trigger the generator and screw up the microwave. Thankfully the camera system came back up when the power returned, because the brief outage 2 weeks ago cost me $150 in repair invoice ugh, I'm sorry. that's such a PITA. for me, the power outage wouldn't even be on my radar. but LD is already on point this week. my dishwasher changed cycles and I thought I'd have to peel him off the ceiling this afternoon. 😕
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Post by NastyWoman on Jul 4, 2023 16:49:00 GMT -5
I just noticed that the local Toyota service department did not rotate my tires yesterday when I was in for service. I had purchased a package of 3 oil changes/3 tire rotations (both of which are clearly stated on the invoice) in March, but they've changed the package. So when they offered to do it for an upcharge, I didn't notice and thought I was only been asked to approve the purchase of windshield wipers, which I also declined. They should never have asked. I'll straighten it out tomorrow, but it means more time in their waiting room. Plus, I am trying to be a nicer person these days (LOL), and their screwing up doesn't encourage that. They've moved to an appointment system, but, um, my appointment was yesterday when they didn't do it. And it is at least 2 weeks until their next appointment, and I am moving + I am having out-of-town company. I purposely scheduled this to happen before either event. See what I mean by it doesn't encourage my nicer sideMeh, being nice is good in general. Being nice when they are scr*wing you over is way overrated.
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Post by giramomma on Jul 4, 2023 17:12:57 GMT -5
I don't think I can finish painting DSs room today. I'll get it primed. Debating if I want to get the first layer of color down or not.
it's already 230pm. (or 130, I can't remember if we're in the same time zone) anyway, get it primed and see how you feel once that's done. because it's gonna take time to dry, as well. you do so much in your days, don't break your back here. I'm leaving at primed for the win. I just have to do up where the wall touches the ceiling. My arms are killing me. My legs are saying fu. I'm about half way through my list. What's left isn't optional.
I got a ton done today. Some work that shouldn't wait, working on DS's bedroom, a trunk full of old toys to the thrift shop, four stores for returns, etc. A bathroom cleaned, the pigs cleaned. It's never enough. I have to keep pushing though. We need to repaint our bedroom. Paint is chipping off the ceiling. And then I have to get to the girls' room. The missy needs to sleep in a regular bed.
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Post by jerseygirl on Jul 4, 2023 17:26:56 GMT -5
it's already 230pm. (or 130, I can't remember if we're in the same time zone) anyway, get it primed and see how you feel once that's done. because it's gonna take time to dry, as well. you do so much in your days, don't break your back here. I'm leaving at primed for the win. I just have to do up where the wall touches the ceiling. My arms are killing me. My legs are saying fu. I'm about half way through my list. What's left isn't optional.
I got a ton done today. Some work that shouldn't wait, working on DS's bedroom, a trunk full of old toys to the thrift shop, four stores for returns, etc. A bathroom cleaned, the pigs cleaned. It's never enough. I have to keep pushing though. We need to repaint our bedroom. Paint is chipping off the ceiling. And then I have to get to the girls' room. The missy needs to sleep in a regular bed.
Why don’t you have DS finish painting at least his BR
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Post by raeoflyte on Jul 4, 2023 17:44:05 GMT -5
The yard guy is here. On the 4th! And doing the trimming the last guy skipped. I'm happy.
I started going through 1 storage room. Intended to move stuff my parents left to the garage, but turns out there's plenty of our own crap to go through. I cleared out a couple shelves and quite a bit of floor space. I'll fill them right back up, but hopefully clear out my work out room so we can move our semi private lessons to my house and give my partner in crime a break.
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Post by giramomma on Jul 4, 2023 17:56:29 GMT -5
I'm leaving at primed for the win. I just have to do up where the wall touches the ceiling. My arms are killing me. My legs are saying fu. I'm about half way through my list. What's left isn't optional.
I got a ton done today. Some work that shouldn't wait, working on DS's bedroom, a trunk full of old toys to the thrift shop, four stores for returns, etc. A bathroom cleaned, the pigs cleaned. It's never enough. I have to keep pushing though. We need to repaint our bedroom. Paint is chipping off the ceiling. And then I have to get to the girls' room. The missy needs to sleep in a regular bed.
Why don’t you have DS finish painting at least his BR I don't have the time/patience to make this a teachable moment. He did help move stuff off, move furniture, etc.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jul 4, 2023 18:18:24 GMT -5
I need to stay out of thrift stores. I'm starting to develop an emotional spending problem again.
It is cheaper to have one that way but eesh. I rotate through all my clothes but my closet was built in 1940.
It was meant for a couple dresses and a suit. Not for my flamboyant behind.
Should probably slow way down on my upcycle projects too that's where a lot of my "new" stuff is from.
I'm going to turn my attention to fixing the old quilts instead. There are only two of them and hand sewing will take awhile.
Thinking of trying to put a pattern on a leather purse and painting it. I'd legit need a machine to do leather.
Or maybe find a fabric one. I got some cool goth patterns I want to play with.
Maybe sneakers?
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Post by cooper88 on Jul 4, 2023 19:00:54 GMT -5
I used to love going to thrift stores and also had a small home. Now I live in a smaller town with two thrift stores, and they both suck. So I guess that kind of solved itself, except I still go thrifting when I visit cities.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2023 19:03:57 GMT -5
We were all going to fireworks tonight. Son didn't know how far we had to walk, I told him DD just can't do it. Also they don't start here till 10 or 11, she would be exhausted, then I decided me walking a long way too and helping her wasn't the best choice. Yes, I would like to see them but not worth making her miserable. So I told little guy stay with dad and mom tonight and go to the fireworks I would see him tomorrow. He was ok with that though I heard him in the house when we drove up, there's grandma now, he had his shoes on, LOL! Love him but some things need to be done with parents if they are there and willing. I can't remember mine ever taking me to see something like that. DIL went with me today and we found 4 nice chairs at Target for $26 each, we have 2 older ones we can use, but if I find 2 more of these will get them. Told the kids if they want to use any of this stuff here when I'm not here, just come and get it. Ended up buying a cooler, just told DIL, remember where it belongs when done, LOL! I paid more than I planned because we were pooped and I didn't want to look further. So I need to vac and start prepping stuff for tomorrow. I will mix up my beans to bake for tomorrow and put them in the fridge. Will bake my pineapple upside down cake in the morning. I will fix up the veggie tray. I also watered the flowers and unhooked the hose. Want to wipe the grill down so it will be ready. DIL gave me a beautiful purse today, I love it, so different. She had 2 but she liked the other one better. She was wanting to go looking at clothes today but I told her if I did, I can't resist and I have already spent to much, that I really have to be careful. Maintaining 2 places is expensive and I have to budget better. We went out to lunch instead, Mediterranean. It was pretty good. DIL said not enough spices, but since I have had the "back door trots" , being light on spices was fine by me. I asked hubs about the kitties and told him keep them in on the 4th, it was after 3 and he said they were already in for the day. He said Smoke didn't eat this morning so he put Tig in the bedroom until Smokey ate then let Tig out. We want to make sure he gets enough to eat also. I can't believe he is taking such good care of my babies. He acts like he is really interested in taking good care of them, I appreciate it. A dog he doesn't mind caring for but cats wasn't his thing. I think they are working on him, LOL! I miss hubs, but even he says he has to much to do right now to leave. He told me he is moving along on the rent house. But he had to take go down to his folks house and spend the day with the tractor cleaning limbs out of the yard, he said it was really a mess. I have the house picked up so looks decent. DIL says mine looks better than hers, she says she has old stuff. Everything in this place was bought second hand. And most of the stuff in my house is second hand furniture too. I do buy new mattresses, curtains, and drapes. She liked early American now she wants Ikea, or plain. I would love to help her, she just needs to neaten up and put away the stuff she has. There is too much of everything. Clutter is not appealing. She has the 3rd bedroom full, if she organized that, she could put more things in there to give the more, I guess plain look she wants. She didn't like the big house up there, too big, now this house is too little. LOL! It could be a doll house. Yes she needs new kitchen cabinets, I agree, but when they do it, they will have to tear out a wall and things, going to cost and take someone that knows what they are doing to change it. Hubs could do it but he is not fast and would take him quite awhile. Plus he would need someone to help lift and stuff and I don't think he needs to get into a fix like that anymore. So if I were her, I would do what I did when we waited to fix out kitchen. I painted them all, and used them till we could afford to change it all out. No not what I wanted to do. And her having "friends" that give her a hard time sure isn't helping. They keep, they would just do it and basically worry about paying for it later, say what? I do feel sorry for her. But not much I can do to help. I see you here often worrying that your DIL's friends are encouraging a "live for today" attitude that you aren't comfortable with and I get that. But I wonder if you are also an influence on her spending habits because of your example to her. You have said here that your son plans to retire relatively soon to isolated acreage in northern WA to live in a remote rural way as you do in Indiana, and you fear she won't be happy there. You have been very vocal about your unhappiness living without friends or social life, no access to quality shopping or dining, all while pinching every penny. So maybe she looks at you and says, "why not enjoy life today?" Just this week you said you told her you can't afford to visit a nice restaurant with her or enjoy a little shopping despite all that frugality. Maybe she thinks about the fact that you live with two houses full of second-hand furniture after decades of sacrifice. Maybe she wonders if she, too, won't be able to enjoy simple activities like holiday fireworks because of age-related disabilities. You have told us of her challenges with anxiety and depression, and you have shared your own challenges in those areas. I hope both of you can find a healthy path forward.
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Post by Pink Cashmere on Jul 4, 2023 19:30:35 GMT -5
Boy and I are on the deck. I hear fireworks, and Boy is alert, but doesn’t seem afraid. Last night when Newbie was out here and we heard fireworks, she took off running trying to find whatever was making the noise. One summer, she and I were sitting on the other side of the house and either some animals got to squabbling in one of the trees in the T’s backyard, or a big limb fell. I couldn’t see what was making all the noise and movement in the tree, but Newbie took off running toward it to investigate.
My grandchildren left a couple hours ago. We had a great time together. Kiddo came over this afternoon and he got on all of their nerves, being obnoxious. They were trying to watch a movie in the den, I was in the kitchen and even in there, all I heard was him constantly talking. I finally told him if he kept it up, he was going to the bedroom where he could talk as much as he wanted. Lil Momma even got mad at him about something and kept telling him off (which I couldn’t understand lol), and the frown on her face made it clear she was not happy. She spent the next few hours avoiding him. If she saw him even coming her way, she’d frown and go somewhere else. She’s the mean one and has no problem standing up for herself lol. DGD 1 is the sweetest, most patient child I know, he got on her nerves too. Then he called her ugly and that pissed DGS off. DGS is very protective of his younger sisters. DD heard him and told him that’s not how we talk to each other over here.
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Post by Pink Cashmere on Jul 4, 2023 20:33:58 GMT -5
I’m so mad at my Momma right now, I could spit fire! I have yelled and screamed and hung up the damn phone in her face. So much for me trying not to be so stressed. My fucking head AND my stomach are both hurting.
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Post by Pink Cashmere on Jul 4, 2023 21:39:53 GMT -5
Yeah, it’s a goods thing fireworks don’t bother my dogs because there’s a lot of them going off right now. And I can’t even see them because of all the trees.
I don’t mind the fireworks as much as I mind when people shoot guns in the air. I’ve never understood the point of that and it has always made me nervous. Even if I’m inside. So far, I’m not hearing any of that, thank goodness.
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Post by Pink Cashmere on Jul 4, 2023 22:29:55 GMT -5
I guess my efforts to not let folks stress me out must have been working, because now I very clearly feel the physical effects of being so upset with my Mom. And that’s causing anxiety because I’m worried about having monkey brain instead of sleeping, and wondering if my stomach is going to act a fool since it’s already hurting now, because I have tomorrow is a work day. And all of that is even more stress, and makes me even angrier with my Mom. I have an appointment with my gynecologist tomorrow, she is willing to prescribe me Lunesta. My PCP won’t, because she says it’s addictive. My gynecologist actually gave me a prescription for it last November, but after 6 months I have to see her in person to get another one, even if I still have refills left. I’ve tried all the sleep hygiene tips over the years since I’ve struggled with insomnia, and even worked with the therapist my PCP referred me to, to learn how improve my sleep, nut Lunesta is still the only thing that helps on nights like this. My physical issues might still wake me up, but it does help with the monkey brain when I’m stressed or worried about something. I don’t take it every night, because I have my own concerns about it, plus it works better like that anyway. I’m about to try to go to sleep now. Wish me luck, please.
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Post by Opti on Jul 4, 2023 23:09:10 GMT -5
I guess my efforts to not let folks stress me out must have been working, because now I very clearly feel the physical effects of being so upset with my Mom. And that’s causing anxiety because I’m worried about having monkey brain instead of sleeping, and wondering if my stomach is going to act a fool since it’s already hurting now, because I have tomorrow is a work day. And all of that is even more stress, and makes me even angrier with my Mom. I have an appointment with my gynecologist tomorrow, she is willing to prescribe me Lunesta. My PCP won’t, because she says it’s addictive. My gynecologist actually gave me a prescription for it last November, but after 6 months I have to see her in person to get another one, even if I still have refills left. I’ve tried all the sleep hygiene tips over the years since I’ve struggled with insomnia, and even worked with the therapist my PCP referred me to, to learn how improve my sleep, nut Lunesta is still the only thing that helps on nights like this. My physical issues might still wake me up, but it does help with the monkey brain when I’m stressed or worried about something. I don’t take it every night, because I have my own concerns about it, plus it works better like that anyway. I’m about to try to go to sleep now. Wish me luck, please. I'm glad the Lunesta helps. If you don't take it every night, you should be fine. My body does not like the new seasoned fries plus I am behind on my hydration. I hope I can sleep the rest of the night as well.
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Post by countrygirl2 on Jul 4, 2023 23:11:09 GMT -5
Part of DIL's problem is some of her "friends". One is in Belgium now, she has been traveling in Europe, I have no idea where that one gets the money. She also has pedigreed Maine Coon cats and took them and now is complaining about the costs. DIL wanted to go there and meet her and told me the fares have raised so much its crazy. I never said anything but she is not happy she can't go.
Then the one from Texas calls and tells her about all her new clothes, pool, furnishings, and all that. Her husband works in the oil fields and right now is making a lot. But they are always broke, she has had to borrow money from DIL then makes fun of her for saving!! I told her people like that aren't very good friends. They are making her miserable. She has admitted that they spend every dime and then can't even pay their bills.
She is telling me she isn't wasting money, then comes in with 2 new purses she bought. She got them because it was a good sale and admitted she didn't need them over $100 each. I told her one was very pretty so she gave it to me, she said consider it a late birthday present. Sh said it was nice but she wasn't crazy about it, $200. Sh spends on stuff like that so than can't save up enough to buy something big. I write here but I don't say anything to her, I know I have to be careful.
After buying this place up here I'm ok but still have to watch my spending more than I did, with airfare and costs here too. Yes, I still take her out to eat about once a week, but honestly I have not seen prices rise like this ever in my life and its not just here. Hubs and I will never live beyond our means, that's just us.
Son is trying to pay down his loan, she said it's eating him up owing on a house, I can understand that, just the mindset in our family. And she understands that but she lets the "friends" get to her and gets upset.
I am trying to give her a break with little guy so her and son can do some things together. I hope it helps.
I would have loved to have gone to the fireworks last night, but I'm not leaving DD alone t night. And son said they had to walk over a mile from where they parked. DD could never have done that.
We had a great time today with her sister and BIL. Had good food, good conversation. I baked peanut butter and sugar cookies and a pineapple upside down cake. Made deviled eggs, and a veggie tray, plus baked beans. They brought salad, potatoes, marinated steaks to die for. DIL had corn, potatoes, and other things. We all ate to much. Something did not agree with me, I think in the salad. Some ingredient I'm not used to, I have belched, passed gas, gurgled and bubbled, yuck. I tried not to eat to much and still must have. I noticed son loaded up on peanut butter and sugar cookies to take home. Her BIL ate pineapple upside down cake and took some home. I did not make near enough deviled eggs, didn't know everyone liked them that much. DD had also been into them. Oh well, we had more than enough food.
I hope today lifted her spirits some. Hubs said you just can't help someone with depression to see what can change their lives. I should be horribly depressed with DD and my lack of freedom but I do my damedest not to let it get me down. I know some of it is my choice, I could put her in a home but she will be in one long enough one day as it is so might as well make her life as pleasant as I can while I'm around. I couldn't live with myself making her so miserable when I could make her life better, so I did.
Grandson is not happy with me right now, I won't let him play on the phone, son said to not let him get on it all the time and I agree. But it is challenging, I'm trying to get him interested in doing other things, but its tough. I am convinced kids are addicted to those things. He is ok, but he is showing his butt some, I can deal with it.
so off for awhile.
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Post by countrygirl2 on Jul 4, 2023 23:25:14 GMT -5
It took a bit of being tough and saying no but he is playing with his legos and some other toys he brought. We also watched about submarines, some military stuff and a train going across Canada. He will be ok.
And I'm still burping and belching, ugh.
We may go to bed early tonight, he said they were up very late last night. I'm just tired tonight again, very tired, so we all will likely sleep well.
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Post by daisylu on Jul 5, 2023 2:12:42 GMT -5
I guess my efforts to not let folks stress me out must have been working, because now I very clearly feel the physical effects of being so upset with my Mom. And that’s causing anxiety because I’m worried about having monkey brain instead of sleeping, and wondering if my stomach is going to act a fool since it’s already hurting now, because I have tomorrow is a work day. And all of that is even more stress, and makes me even angrier with my Mom. I have an appointment with my gynecologist tomorrow, she is willing to prescribe me Lunesta. My PCP won’t, because she says it’s addictive. My gynecologist actually gave me a prescription for it last November, but after 6 months I have to see her in person to get another one, even if I still have refills left. I’ve tried all the sleep hygiene tips over the years since I’ve struggled with insomnia, and even worked with the therapist my PCP referred me to, to learn how improve my sleep, nut Lunesta is still the only thing that helps on nights like this. My physical issues might still wake me up, but it does help with the monkey brain when I’m stressed or worried about something. I don’t take it every night, because I have my own concerns about it, plus it works better like that anyway. I’m about to try to go to sleep now. Wish me luck, please. Hugs to you. Hope tomorrow is a better day.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jul 5, 2023 3:24:28 GMT -5
I guess my efforts to not let folks stress me out must have been working, because now I very clearly feel the physical effects of being so upset with my Mom. And that’s causing anxiety because I’m worried about having monkey brain instead of sleeping, and wondering if my stomach is going to act a fool since it’s already hurting now, because I have tomorrow is a work day. And all of that is even more stress, and makes me even angrier with my Mom. I have an appointment with my gynecologist tomorrow, she is willing to prescribe me Lunesta. My PCP won’t, because she says it’s addictive. My gynecologist actually gave me a prescription for it last November, but after 6 months I have to see her in person to get another one, even if I still have refills left. I’ve tried all the sleep hygiene tips over the years since I’ve struggled with insomnia, and even worked with the therapist my PCP referred me to, to learn how improve my sleep, nut Lunesta is still the only thing that helps on nights like this. My physical issues might still wake me up, but it does help with the monkey brain when I’m stressed or worried about something. I don’t take it every night, because I have my own concerns about it, plus it works better like that anyway. I’m about to try to go to sleep now. Wish me luck, please. Hugs to you. Hope tomorrow is a better day. Me too. I hope your day goes well tomorrow. I'm glad you enjoyed having your family over. Good luck!🤞
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Post by giramomma on Jul 5, 2023 6:08:56 GMT -5
I'm sorry Pink. I hope you got some rest.
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Post by giramomma on Jul 5, 2023 7:21:48 GMT -5
I need to get a move on. I got everything checked off the list. Now I'm down to the stuff that makes me anxious. I literally cannot eat breakfast.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jul 5, 2023 7:38:50 GMT -5
A random day in the middle of the week off SUCKS. I am dragging. At least I got on top of the mountain of shit I have being thrown my way on Monday. Right in time to be knocked back down to the bottom today. I am so hoping people are hungover and called in to take today off or "work from home" and it will be a slow submission day.
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Post by daisylu on Jul 5, 2023 7:40:18 GMT -5
I need to get a move on. I got everything checked off the list. Now I'm down to the stuff that makes me anxious. I literally cannot eat breakfast.
I feel you. My first presentation to ALL of corporate is at 10am. I feel a little better after writing a script, but I'm still trying not to puke.
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