Hump Day

Re: Hump Day

• MNNEBride member

  

  August 13

  Doing pretty well here.  
  
  I was invited to a Service Excellence Event for work last night. DH wasn't up for it, so I took my Mom as my plus one. It was very nice. There was a nice dinner and an inspiring speaker: Allison Massari. If you ever have the chance to hear her speak, take it. The organizers insisted we take the floral centerpieces, so I have a beautiful arrangement of white hydrangeas and spray roses on my table.
  
  DH and his sisters are hosting the family picnic this year. It's at a park about 1.5 hours from here on Sunday. So I'm making a list and checking it twice for things we need to bring.  
  
  The cleaning person is due in 15 minutes, so I spent a little time before work picking things up. I call it cleaning before the cleaner comes, lol.

  

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• VarunaTT member

  

  August 13

  We did Mom's tests and birthday stuff yesterday.  The PFT left her a bit woozy and woobly, so we took it mostly easy.  Got her the donuts she wanted, went to a store to look for a new winter coat, and then to Honey Baked Ham b/c she likes their chicken salad and had a birthday coupon.  After that she was pretty worn out.  My aunt sent her dinner for the evening, which was nice.  
  
  Today is the 3 year anniversary of my dad's passing.  I can tell she's feeling down about it and missing him.  I'm struggling with it; my father was a ride or die MAGA.  I "missed my dad" for years before he passed.  I struggle b/c yes I miss him and yes, I'm glad he's not here for me to deal with in this dumpster fire of a country.
  
  I'm on the struggle bus myself.  I'm realizing how genuinely deep this depression seems to be.  Usually, I'd access some tools and get help, but right now?  That seems dangerous for myriad of reasons....which is also the source of a lot of this depression.  
  
  Otherwise SSDD.  

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• levioosa member

  

  August 13

  *Hugs* @VarunaTT. I am so sick about the fact that seeking help is becoming even more dangerous and stigmatized. Take care of yourself. 
  
  Yesterday was an absolute shit show. It was just so godawful. It started off with a patient with bed bugs. Cool cool cool. Luckily I had a change of clothes but that was still stressful. My parents picked up my brother's ashes yesterday and they were really having a hard time and I was also having some feels. Then I got a subpoena for court. Then I had a nightmare of a patient situation at the end of the day (really was more of a staff nightmare), and I was about ready to drive off a cliff last night. Just me and the bed bugs, Thelma and Louise style. To top it all off I think I strained my forearm at the gym last night. 
  
  Today I have a call with the lawyer, and I was informed last minute I'll be presenting at a work meeting today, so now I'm trying to revive what little public speaking skills I have left to do that. My brain is fried. 

  
  

  
  

  

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• ILoveBeachMusic member

  

  August 13

  Nothing much here. I had a massage earlier that seemed to help a bit with my back. I'm trying to schedule another injection and the pelvic organ prolapse surgery. No one was in the office so I left voice mails.
  
  I'm sorry your having to deal with so much @levioosa. I can't even imagine how you are getting through all this. Take care of your self in whatever way you can @VarunaTT . 

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• ei34 member

  

  August 13

  Ugh that’s awful @levioosa, all the vibes your way (and yours too @VarunaTT, anniversaries are hard). I’m a list person too @mnnebride, especially when there’s an event.
  
  Another day of an early hike. We kayaked late morning and are about to go for a swim at the pool. Today is the last day it’s supposed to be in the 80s, thankfully. NH 80s hits different (aka, no air conditioning). 

  
  

  Tomorrow is our annual visit to our favorite amusement park in the world, Santa’s Village. It’s an all-day thing so I don’t think I’ll have time to post a Thursday hello. 

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• banana468 member

  

  August 13

  @ei34 I haven't been to Santa's Village in probably 35 years!  Have a great time!  
  
  DH was diagnosed with ADHD so he's going to start an ADHD med and WFH tomorrow because the anxiety associated with it is just a lot.  
  
  And in signs my kid is passing me Chiquita did the same workout today I did yesterday and said, "I needed to stop - this was too easy."  So....my child two years ago who was too weak to do much has now passed me in strength and is within an inch and a half of my height. 
  
  
  

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• levioosa member

  

  August 13

  I hope the ADHD meds help @banana468. H has so much anxiety and pretty moderately severe ADHD. He said once he started meds it really did help some of the anxiety. There's terrible overlap with untreated/undertreated ADHD, anxiety and depression. 

  
  

  
  

  

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