[~Christina]

Originally Posted by childofchaos831

Still around...

Glad to see you

[Moose72]

N3 had to go to the credit union today so I drove him. He bought me lunch/dinner. I'm thinking that after I'm finally moved, I will get my mom and her husband some flowers or a plant. (Not that my mom doesn't have a plethora of plants already!) Maybe just flowers.

@childofchaos831 , glad to see you around! Keep posting.

I've done zero as to moving today. Zero. I feel like there is so much to do yet nothing to do. It's odds and ends, but it's not. Nobody has contacted me today- not about when I can pay and sign the lease, nor about the inspection. I'm getting anxious as its Monday already!

[Blue_Bird]

Originally Posted by Moose72

I've done zero as to moving today. Zero. I feel like there is so much to do yet nothing to do. It's odds and ends, but it's not. Nobody has contacted me today- not about when I can pay and sign the lease, nor about the inspection. I'm getting anxious as its Monday already!

Moving is stressful, I hope everything gets sorted out soon so you can relax

[Scooter9]

Our friend passed away this morning. We took care of the funeral arrangements because his wife was in rough shape, understandably.

He left on his own terms and passed away peacefully in his sleep.

The funeral is on Wednesday.

[BeyondtheRainbow]

So sorry Scooter

[Nammu]

scooter

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Moose72

N3 had to go to the credit union today so I drove him. He bought me lunch/dinner. I'm thinking that after I'm finally moved, I will get my mom and her husband some flowers or a plant. (Not that my mom doesn't have a plethora of plants already!) Maybe just flowers.

@childofchaos831 , glad to see you around! Keep posting.

I've done zero as to moving today. Zero. I feel like there is so much to do yet nothing to do. It's odds and ends, but it's not. Nobody has contacted me today- not about when I can pay and sign the lease, nor about the inspection. I'm getting anxious as its Monday already!

I've always found that the most challenging part of moving is the end, the "odds and ends, but not" stage. The great thing is that when you've completed that stage, you know you truly are done with the hardest work of packing up.

If you don't hear from anyone by tomorrow morning, will you call them?

[*Beth*]

I'm so sorry, Scooter. It sounds like your friend's passing was peaceful, which is such a positive

[Coolbreeze74]

Originally Posted by BethRags

Daonnachd, believe me, I am hoping and praying so hard for you, that your home does not burn and that you do not lose anything around it or inside of it. I'm so sorry to hear about your son's school. My God.

Yes, another huge wildfire. Harsh winds and heat that feels like being smothered. I am very lucky to be in a town surrounded by agricultural fields, so it is highly unlikely they will catch fire. Daonnachd and I are on opposite sides of a narrow mountain range.

But we have the smoke again. This time I'm feeling downright sick from the air. I'm a little bit concerned, it's almost difficult to breathe properly. I have turned my a/c to very cold, which seems to help.

Please pray/send thoughts/mental images of water to this region of California. We're desperate, quite honestly.

I will be sending good vibes your way!

[Coolbreeze74]

Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

My anxiety has sucked all day and I’m just trying to get some things straightened out with the surgery and everyone is telling me it will be ok but I’m just jumping to a lot of different conclusions as usual. And I have some racing thoughts as well and irritability and I can’t really concentrate on anything. My depression and sleep are off so I don’t know if I’m having a mixed episode or if things just really do suck right now.

You are probably nervous about the surgery. I would try and relax the best you can.

[Coolbreeze74]

Originally Posted by Scooter9

Our friend passed away this morning. We took care of the funeral arrangements because his wife was in rough shape, understandably.

He left on his own terms and passed away peacefully in his sleep.

The funeral is on Wednesday.

I'm so sorry.

[Coolbreeze74]

My son is sick. He vomited all day yesterday. He hasn't eaten in 2 days. But wont try and eat crackers or dry toast. He has no appetite. We don't know if its food poisoning or the stomach flu. I hate seeing him so sick. Hes finally sleeping now.

I expect a panic attack tonight. I'm not going to take my meds until 11pm. I'll probably have one around 7pm. Just have to be strong and go through it. It will be 4-6 hours. Ugh!

[bpcyclist]

Originally Posted by Scooter9

Our friend passed away this morning. We took care of the funeral arrangements because his wife was in rough shape, understandably.

He left on his own terms and passed away peacefully in his sleep.

The funeral is on Wednesday.

I am so sorry, Scooter. Sending hugs and love.

[*Beth*]

This one is called the "Glass" fire. Another massive one, 0% containment. And there's another major fire burning down in SoCal.

Sometimes I get down on myself for feeling anxious, then I think Oh, yeah, this year...no wonder I'm feeling anxious.

[Soupe du jour]

Scooter9, I am sorry about the loss of your friend. Loss of loved ones sucks! I wish it wasn't inevitable in life. Hugs

Cool breeze, I hope your son feels better soon. Please help keep him hydrated. If his vomiting continues, please call his doc.

[Soupe du jour]

What an afternoon for me! GP told me to go to Urgent Care, so Hubby took me. For some reason my mood skyrocketed. I had been a bit revved up before that, but the anxiety heightened it more. I had an xray and luckily it didn't show any significant damage. I was told just likely a sprained neck and back, so rest and avoidance of strain is recommended.

At the urgent care they took my blood pressure twice. The first reading was a whopping 200 / 145. The second 185 / 113. I asked if I should expect to keel over and die, then I found it humorous and disturbing to the point of anxious laughter. The nurse and doctor didn't seem that concerned, oddly. Regardless, I asked the doc to write the readings down. By chance, I have a tele appointment with my nephrologist tomorrow morning, who also specializes in hypertension. I'll share this data since he's not exactly taking my blood pressure himself. He has my blood test results showing still high, but reduced, cholesterol and triglycerides. My kidney function was slightly worse. [You know, Lithium can really suck! I wish I had never taken that med!]

When I got home, I took my meds (including propranolol) and soaked in a lavender epsom salt bath. I took my blood pressure four times, 40 minutes later, and it averaged 130 / 80. Still high, but not as scary. I'll measure again in the morning. Maybe I will push for something that might help. I know my pdoc would appreciate that, too. Despite the ultra high blood pressure readings, my heart rate was fine all times. Thanks propranolol, but wish you helped my blood pressure more!

It's odd that at almost my very same weight in the past (15 years ago) that my blood pressure and cholesterol were normal. Age and medications must indeed be the culprits. Boo!

[Innerzone]

Originally Posted by Scooter9

Our friend passed away this morning. We took care of the funeral arrangements because his wife was in rough shape, understandably.

He left on his own terms and passed away peacefully in his sleep.

The funeral is on Wednesday.

Scooter I'm so sorry.

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by BethRags

I've always found that the most challenging part of moving is the end, the "odds and ends, but not" stage. The great thing is that when you've completed that stage, you know you truly are done with the hardest work of packing up.

If you don't hear from anyone by tomorrow morning, will you call them?

I will email the section 8 lady if I dont get an email from her.

I got out for coffee today and took a shower. Scrabble is going well. My dog and i are getting along. Our COVID numbers are soaring. I hope we don't have to go back into lockdown.

@Soupe du jour: Glad your aches and pains are just sprains. Tho i'm sure it's no fun. I just mean that it's good it's not something more serious. Sometimes my mood jumps up when there is a crisis. Do you think that's what happened today?

Hugs to all who struggle, especially those effected by the wildfires.

[Coolbreeze74]

Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

Scooter9, I am sorry about the loss of your friend. Loss of loved ones sucks! I wish it wasn't inevitable in life. Hugs

Cool breeze, I hope your son feels better soon. Please help keep him hydrated. If his vomiting continues, please call his doc.

Thanks. Hes sleeping now but I made ice chips. I'm hoping he feels better soon. I will call his dr. If he keeps vomiting.