[sadveiledbride]

Haven't slept yet. Feeling like huge ****.

I’m doing ok. A little wound up, but ok.

Last night, there was a gas leak in my parents’ house, and my mom TURNED OFF the carbon monoxide alarm. I said, “mom, you CAN’T ignore that!” I was on the phone with her at the time and told her to call 911 and leave the house.

Thankfully my sister called my dad, who came home and called 911 for the fire department to help investigate, because my mom was just gonna go upstairs for a nap. I wish I were joking!! My sister and I were on FaceTime with her later on and my sister kept pleading to her to go outside next time. I don’t think my mom realizes how fast carbon monoxide can kill you. Ugh.

The gas was turned off by the fire dept, and my dad called the emergency line for the gas company. What a mess... Makes me worry about my mom since she does these kinds of ridiculous things, and she’s not that old either. She should know better.

sadveiledbride, I hope you eventually got some sleep.

bluebicycle, thank goodness someone eventually took care of the gas leak! Maybe your mom will be a little more concerned if the alarms go off again.

I did a lot of cooking/baking yesterday, but all diet-friendly stuff. This morning my husband and I weighed ourselves after a week following a MyFitnessPal recommended eating plan. I lost a nice 3.4 lbs and hubby lost 3.7 lbs. I am a little sad that my husband seemed disappointed only losing 3.7 lbs. That is a very good loss! I think he hoped for something more like 6 lbs. I know that does happen sometimes, especially for men, after a first week on a diet, but not always. He's a European so I tried to get him to look at the significance of his loss in terms of things he's familiar with. I said that his week's loss is almost the same weight as two bags of flour in his country. They are sold in 1 kg bags. Two bags of flour off your body is a big deal! I'm pleased with my weight loss this week. After his reaction this morning, I'm happy that I at least didn't lose more than him.

Tomorrow my family will celebrate Father's day with a simple cook out with hamburgers, hot dogs, and kielbasa along with side salads and some dessert. It will be at my father's house.

[Blueberrybook]

Still dealing with fibro flare, some joint pain, though according to the hematologist, joint pain means the bone marrow is making new red blood cells (in some people, this causes swelling, more in some than others, leading to joint pain). Some of my iron deficiency symptoms have improved, but it's gradual, and definitely not yet my energy. The ice pica is nearly gone, but now I'm suddenly craving apples? Eating like 2 or 3 a day? I like apples, but I never used to specifically crave apples if I want to eat fruit. That's been going on a week, maybe a little longer. Not sure if it keeps up to bug the doctor again or just wait. I know you can crave things like apples if you are dehydrated, but just apples and only apples day after day is weird for me. Minor low feelings this afternoon as I got nothing done today and have a splitting headache and just hurt.

[Moose72]

Not much going on. Guess I should take that as a good thing! Watching "Florence Foster Jenkins".

[Unrigged64072835]

At least the pain and stiffness are going down from the shot. My husband is doing better as well. The t-shirt I’m making for him isn’t going as planned and I’m rather concerned. Oh well, it’s all a learning experience anyway. And I have more fabric.

My daughter’s car is fixed, and she and her boyfriend are coming over for Fathers Day. It’s incredible that it’s only in the past year that she realized how much my husband did for her. Her biological father left before she was born, so he’s the only real father she’s had.

I’m done for now. Lots of love to everybody!

[BeyondtheRainbow]

I'm having a hard time with father's day this weekend. For the first time in 20 years I would have been able to send my father a card or a little gift and instead his ashes are still on a shelf waiting to be scattered next month. His birthday was a few weeks after he died and while I'd also figured out how to get him a birthday gift without giving him my address I wasn't as sad about that; I was still early in the coping process I think.

Nothing can change this. It's just sad.

[Sunflower123]

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

I'm having a hard time with father's day this weekend. For the first time in 20 years I would have been able to send my father a card or a little gift and instead his ashes are still on a shelf waiting to be scattered next month. His birthday was a few weeks after he died and while I'd also figured out how to get him a birthday gift without giving him my address I wasn't as sad about that; I was still early in the coping process I think.

Nothing can change this. It's just sad.

I’m so sorry. Thinking of you and sending big hugs.

[Wander]

Saw my T today. It was extremely helpful. We discussed the PTSD and how my last episode from hell was linked to past trauma, and how it traumatised me. Just talking about all these things, and analysing then, helped reduce my anxiety and the flow of memories. So many revelations in the last week. Now I feel more in control. I feel freedom!

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by bizi

Have not slept all night got out of bed at 3;30am, packed for our trip to TX.
hubby should be up soon. Excited but tired....

He wants to leave at 8am. maybe that is why I did not sleep?
I will be away from this computer until sunday night.
bizi

Have a good time Bizi

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by bluebicycle

I’m doing ok. A little wound up, but ok.


Last night, there was a gas leak in my parents’ house, and my mom TURNED OFF the carbon monoxide alarm. I said, “mom, you CAN’T ignore that!” I was on the phone with her at the time and told her to call 911 and leave the house.


Thankfully my sister called my dad, who came home and called 911 for the fire department to help investigate, because my mom was just gonna go upstairs for a nap. I wish I were joking!! My sister and I were on FaceTime with her later on and my sister kept pleading to her to go outside next time. I don’t think my mom realizes how fast carbon monoxide can kill you. Ugh.


The gas was turned off by the fire dept, and my dad called the emergency line for the gas company. What a mess... Makes me worry about my mom since she does these kinds of ridiculous things, and she’s not that old either. She should know better.

Very scary. I’m glad your Dad was able to hurry up and get things handled.

[sadveiledbride]

Have not slept yet and am feeling pretty bad. I think I'll try to go to sleep. Feeling very depressive.

[Unrigged64072835]

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

I'm having a hard time with father's day this weekend. For the first time in 20 years I would have been able to send my father a card or a little gift and instead his ashes are still on a shelf waiting to be scattered next month. His birthday was a few weeks after he died and while I'd also figured out how to get him a birthday gift without giving him my address I wasn't as sad about that; I was still early in the coping process I think.

Nothing can change this. It's just sad.

Hope you can find some solace through this weekend. You’ve been through a lot this year.

[Unrigged64072835]

Originally Posted by Blueberrybook

Still dealing with fibro flare, some joint pain, though according to the hematologist, joint pain means the bone marrow is making new red blood cells (in some people, this causes swelling, more in some than others, leading to joint pain). Some of my iron deficiency symptoms have improved, but it's gradual, and definitely not yet my energy. The ice pica is nearly gone, but now I'm suddenly craving apples? Eating like 2 or 3 a day? I like apples, but I never used to specifically crave apples if I want to eat fruit. That's been going on a week, maybe a little longer. Not sure if it keeps up to bug the doctor again or just wait. I know you can crave things like apples if you are dehydrated, but just apples and only apples day after day is weird for me. Minor low feelings this afternoon as I got nothing done today and have a splitting headache and just hurt.

Apples have a lot of B vitamins, which help with formation and maintenance of red blood cells. Apples: Health benefits, facts, research

[hopeless2015]

Doing ok. Crazy busy at work this week. Had my yearly performance evaluation and that was fine, was kinda worried since I moved to new department in Oct. But it was all good. Finally got highlights put in my hair and love it!! Very natural looking.

Hugs to all

My husband and I just got back from a Father's day picnic my brother, sister, and I arranged for our father. It went well and was pleasant. Our dad seemed to appreciate it, though it is clear to us all that he is a slightly changed man. My brother observed that Dad is a much quieter person. We all agreed that his psych hospitalization was likely humbling in a way. I know that it can be.

[lightly toasted]

I'm doing okay. I'm muddling through with a chronic low to medium grade depression.

My kitty has been back home for a week after being in hospital for radioactive iodine therapy for her hyperthyroidism. There's no marked change in her yet, but it can take up to three months. I imagine my mood will improve once she starts feeling better.

[leomama]

Went back to my p doc on Thursday and this time got dx with bipolar with depression and given a sample of vraylar. Took it and then threw up at work on Friday and had to go home early. Took some again today to see if the vomiting comes back. I asked my p doc why he was dx me as bipolar and not ptsd and he said you can’t treat ptsd with medication. Previously I was on lamictal but apparently it made me angry? Le sigh.

[Blue_Bird]

Originally Posted by leomama

Went back to my p doc on Thursday and this time got dx with bipolar with depression and given a sample of vraylar. Took it and then threw up at work on Friday and had to go home early. Took some again today to see if the vomiting comes back. I asked my p doc why he was dx me as bipolar and not ptsd and he said you can’t treat ptsd with medication. Previously I was on lamictal but apparently it made me angry? Le sigh.

I take vraylar and it helps me a lot, hope it helps you. When I first started taking it I would get nauseous but that went away after awhile

[leomama]

Originally Posted by Blue_Bird

I take vraylar and it helps me a lot, hope it helps you. When I first started taking it I would get nauseous but that went away after awhile

Is that all you take? I didn’t experience nausea today so it also could’ve been something I ate at work. I also don’t notice I’m any happier then usual either.