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Much Needed Sleep; Working on “What Now?”…

Sleep! Glorious sleep! The last two nights have been amazing! The night before last I ended up getting 6 hours of sleep (woot!) and then, last night, I slept for 7 1/2 hours!!!!! SO excited about this. It seems a … Continue reading

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No Rest for the…Sleep Deprived?

I think I really screwed up yesterday. I didn’t end up taking a nap, for a number of reasons but mostly just because I didn’t feel I had the time or whatever to fit it in. I look back at … Continue reading

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Sleepless, Where Do I Go From Here…

I seem to be staring at a blank page a lot lately. I want to write, there are things running around up there that want out, but I pull up a page, even just a Google Docs page just for … Continue reading

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The Pains of Age and Experience…

I’ve been up for about an hour and a half. So much pain. My back, hip, left knee, and hands are just throbbing. Thankfully, typing doesn’t seem to exasperate the hand pains. This is becoming too much. I am currently … Continue reading

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Warrior Down but ok…

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the … Continue reading

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The Coming New Year and Dreaming of Spring…

So, Christmas is over. How was yours? Mine was wonderful! My daughter and her boyfriend came down to see us, which is huge, considering her boyfriend is allergic to animals. He took some allergy medication just so they could visit … Continue reading

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Meds, Day 3…

So the meds are going well. I know it’s too soon for the full effect, but I am starting to feel a trickle of change. I found myself looking out at where I plan on doing some gardening and actually … Continue reading

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Mental and Emotional Conflict over Medication…

My doctor’s appointment to get the ball rolling for medication is today. I’m apprehensive about this. I want the relief an antidepressant can help with but, to be completely honest, I don’t really want to be on medication at all. … Continue reading

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Seeing If The Suit Still Fits…

Well, I did it. I made an appointment to talk with someone about getting on an anti-depressant. The earliest they could get me in is next Monday at 10. Better than nothing, right? Of course, I wanted them to tell … Continue reading

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Outside Help…

Its 32 degrees this morning. I’m so grateful that I covered my tulips and hollyhock last night. Still the same hodge podge mess from the night before, but covered none the less. Night temps are supposed to start going up … Continue reading

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