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We care!! we are not right next to you physically but we do care..i know it sux when you don't have someone in real life right there with you but please know we care Is it your grief over Chase or do you have other troubles that are hurting you??
Last edited by VermontMom; 03-12-2017 at 08:06 AM.
I fell off my 10 day streak of no sugar or flour HARD yesterday I will get back on today but its the usual, lifelong feelings of anger and despair at self.
I am so sorry. I tried logging in on my new lap top and could not figure out my password. I know this is like the hundredth time I've had to start over on here and I apologize. Don't ever lose your password. This web site is a nightmare to recover your password. I tried and tried and it kept locking me out.
Anyway, I hope you all are ok. I am doing really well. I am settling in the new house. I still have a lot to go through. I am ripping up boxes left and right. I bought myself bedding, I might make the bed up tonight. I haven't slept on a bed in years. It is going to take some getting used to. I bought myself a body pillow to help me be comfortable. We'll see.
aunty jam, I am glad you are a little calmer tonight. It's soooo hard when life overwhelms you. I was like that with my old house. I could NEVER catch up with upkeep and housekeeping. I can actually say, my life was ****. Vent on here as much as you need to. We are always here to listen.
I am thinking about getting lily a kitten to play with. She loves brother Buggy but he's older and doesn't play much. Lily is about 1 now. She had to leave her brother Felix when we left my daughter's house. They played up a storm. I think she misses him.
I'll post again tomorrow and yes, I have written my name and password in my calendar book.
It has finally started snowing here and it's so pretty. We're not getting very much here so I can say I like the snow. Check in and let us know how you all are doing.
My washer and dryer are FINALLY working. I have been without them since i moved in. Someone came today and fixed them. yay!!!!
I slept in my new bed last night. I woke up with a very sore back, this morning. I'm not giving up, I think I just need to get used to it.
How is everyone doing? Post and let us know how life is treating you.
I am just coming off of a 5 day battle with... THE FLU omg it was indeed miserable. I was so incredibly ill. My fever got up to 101.8. AND, I even had the flu shot, but yea... Ah well, fever's been gone for 2 days, and today is the first day I'm feeling halfway like a normal human being. Still have some upper respiratory junk going on, but I'll take this any day over what I had. Yucko!
I am leaving work early for a doctor appointment today and then this Thursday, 03/16, would have been my mom's 54th birthday. I'm starting to feel the grief wave of sadness again. But I'm riding them, and doing better day by day... I am taking off work early Thursday, as well, and my wife and I are going to go have a picnic in the park where we spread part of her ashes, and reflect, share memories, etc. and honor her on her birthday.
Ya know, it's been hard lately. Having been so sick last week - it was the first time in my 36 years of living - that I couldn't just call my mom when I was feeling poorly now all these things coming up like her birthday, my birthday in April, the holidays, and so on and so forth.... I am being gentle with myself, but sometimes I get in these funks. And yup, THEY SUCK
Ok enough of my rant, LOL. Thank you all for listening. And understanding. And being there for me
I have to go for now, but I'll be back tomorrow to check in (it's weigh in day) and to see how everyone is!
Lisa/heartsnhappiness HI and and at being settled in!! congratulations on your new home! so glad to have you back with us . I think getting Lily a playmate is a wonderful idea and thoughtful of you hope your back feels better !
Auntyjam, we are glad you are feeling a little better. being overwhelmed sucks!! but you can always vent here without apologies.
I'm in a rush now , sorry, got to get ready for work and yes, we are in teh 18: to 24" projected snowfall range the boss knows I don't want to be there today and we WILL close early by god! I will not risk my life for that stupid store I will check in this afternoon once I get home safely!!
already at least 10" of snow, I left my car at work and thank goodness for our older son who gave me a ride home, and will take me to work tomorrow! (my day off, but I was offered time and a half!) My husband is already at work, so I have to suit up and shovel ...yay for my workouts, right?? and the snow is supposed to continue through the night..1" to 2" an hour...total expected still in the 18" to 24" area. Bleh
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Lisa so glad you're settling in your new home! I really hope your back settles down soon - it'll be weird getting used to different sleeping positions, hope it doesn't take too long!
Auntyjam - so sorry you were having a hard time I'm glad things have eased a bit. Please come by and vent if you need to!
jessica your flu sounds awful - what a temperature! I'm so glad your feeling better, and hope you continue to kick the flu in the backside! I really feel for you with your mom's first birthday coming up - if it helps any, I remember that the lead up was a lot worse than the actual day, just purely because I was built it up so much in my head. The day will pass, and it's lovely that you're going to do something to mark it. Take care!
Holly - I'm seeing little bits in the news just now about the storm that's hitting - it's crazy! Sounds like you need to take up hibernation Well i love e your attitude, seeing it as a good workout! How long to your eye op will it be now?
I've decided to get a workout program called Piyo. Look it up online, it's a cross between pilates and yoga. It looks like something I'd work at. I need to do something to get moving, a little. It does look like something I'd do.
I'm going to have to go to the dentist soon. One of my bottom teeth chipped. Truth be told, my teeth are a mess. I'm going to go to the college of dentistry at the Ohio State University. I'm hoping they can sort me out and get me back on track. I am not very good at taking care of my teeth, plus, I drank so much pop over the years, it has taken it's toll.
I'm kinda down tonight. Maybe, I am tired. I think I'll sleep on the couch tonight. The bed is getting more comfortable, I've got several pillows plus a body pillow.
I called about a kitten tonight. Momma cat is about to burst so she should have some babies soon. These are the same people that we got Felix and Lily from. Felix and Lily are brother and sister from different litters. They have the same momma, not sure about the daddy? This kitty will be from the same momma too.
Coop, thank you so much for caring about my back. It's ok. I started back up taking Meloxicam. It helps with arthritis inflammation. I've got it everywhere, including my back. You are so sweet for caring, thank you.
Holly, are you still getting snow? I hope you are all right. We are thinking about you.
Jesika, I am sorry you are so ill. I hate, I hate, I hate being sick, especially the flu. My moods get really low, when I am sick. I just don't do well. I am incredibly lucky that I don't get sick very often.
Monica, aunty jam, kathleen and all our wonderful ladies, I hope you visit soon and let us know how you are doing. We miss you.
good evening! the snow is FINALLY tapering off, we got over 24" in just a little over a day and a half. I shoveled/snow throwed for 3 hours yesterday; then went to bed and set the alarm for 4:15 a.m. this morning; shoveled for 1 1/2 hours before going to work. but I'm so glad I shoveled last night because otherwise it would have been just too much more to deal with today.
Went to work on my day off because of a co-worker being sick but for once the rotten boss made it worth my while money wise!!
Lisa Im sorry you felt down the other night. I hope your spirits got lifted! maybe by your cute furry ones
and hello to everyone else
I have my pre-surgery physical tomorrow morning...I will find out how much I weigh ...I know that should be the least of my worries. I want to have a clean bill of health for my upcoming stuff.
Coop -- It WAS AWFUL. And now I have bronchitis *SMH*
heartsnhappiness -- Piyo eh? I have heard the name. I'll have to google it though! I hope you enjoy it!
So I weighed in today, and lost another 4.6 pounds! Makes a loss of 9 pounds in 2 weeks. I'll take it
How is everyone this evening?
I'm at work. I have 1 hour to go until I go home. And gratefully so, I'm still sick and I'm ready for bed. LOL! Tomorrow is my Friday *whoohoo*
Tomorrow would have also been my mom's 54th birthday. My wife and I are going to the park that we spread our part of her ashes at, in order to celebrate/reflect, etc. Hopefully the weather will be nice.
I'm new here - hope I can post. I suffer from depression and anxiety, and lately I have been struggling with abnormally chronic fatigue. I feel generally unsatisfied with how I go about my days and even though I have exciting things coming in the future (I will be starting doctoral study in the fall), I can't seem to get excited about it right now while in the midst of how I'm currently feeling. I am pretty much just feeling blah in all areas of my life, and I feel like a failure.
brd88: Hello and to the group! Of course you can post here! I am sorry you are feeling so lousy and uninterested in life. I've certainly been there, and it sure sounds like depression rearing its ugly head. I don't want to discount any other potential medical issues, but depression and anxiety alone may very well be the cause of your fatigue. It was for me. Are you currently in therapy or have you considered it? On meds? Just a few things to consider. My therapy and meds (and my faith) were life-savers for me in the midst of my deep depression several years ago. Now, while I still battle occasional bouts of depression, it is very well managed with ongoing therapy and meds (and prayer). I still tend toward anxiety on a daily basis and take meds for that as well. You have definitely come to the right place. Please post as often as you would like and share as much (or as little) as you would like. We are here to support you on your journey toward better health in all areas of your life!
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Is it your grief over Chase or do you have other troubles that are hurting you??
I will get back on today but its the usual, lifelong feelings of anger and despair at self.
omg it was indeed miserable. I was so incredibly ill. My fever got up to 101.8. AND, I even had the flu shot, but yea... Ah well, fever's been gone for 2 days, and today is the first day I'm feeling halfway like a normal human being. Still have some upper respiratory junk going on, but I'll take this any day over what I had. Yucko! 
now all these things coming up like her birthday, my birthday in April, the holidays, and so on and so forth.... I am being gentle with myself, but sometimes I get in these funks. And yup, THEY SUCK 
and 
at being settled in!! congratulations on your new home! 
I will check in this afternoon once I get home safely!! 
already at least 10" of snow, I left my car at work and thank goodness for our older son who gave me a ride home, and will take me to work tomorrow! (my day off, but I was offered time and a half!) My husband is already at work, so I have to suit up and shovel ...yay for my workouts, right?? and the snow is supposed to continue through the night..1" to 2" an hour...total expected still in the 18" to 24" area. Bleh 
Well i love e your attitude, seeing it as a good workout! How long to your eye op will it be now?
to the group! 