Monday, February 2, 2015

The First Real Day of a New Life

Been a while since I've posted because life just became overwhelming for me.  There for a bit just surviving was taking a lot of energy.  I am hoping that this will all change over the next few months.  One of the ways I have learned to channel my new interests is through Pintrest.

My friends all said once you start Pintrest, it is hard to get off of it.  They were correct.  I tend to look at Pintrest before bed.  I have been having fun finding healthy recipes that I hope to make now that I have the time to make real food.

Today is my first day not on school insurance - that is really awkward as I have been on i for so many years.  I went to PT and she said my co-pay was $50.00 to which I replied - that takes care of PT.  I was super bummed because the therapist I had today really helped my neck - a lot!!  When I got home she (Alisha ) called me back to tell me there had been an error and that there was no co-pay.  A miracle for sure - now I could use one more big one.  I am really about out of money ($328.00) and my retirement did not come.  I will call PSERS to find out if they know when so I can try to make appropriate plans.  At the very least I would like to make sure my mortgage gets paid -  That runs a bit over 1200.00.  I have prayed through this entire mess that God would supply my needs according to his riches and glory.  Or is that in glory?  One thing I do know for sure is that at the end of February I should for sure be getting my retirement and hopefully then I can start getting back on track with my bills.  I have learned to block the calls from the credit card companies - which is fabulous!!!

My therapist comes today - I am relieved he does - This ordeal really has taken quite a toll on me.  I know you wouldn't think so - but the emotional ups and downs of all of this has just left me depleted of ___________________ you fill in the blank - you will probably be correct.  The hefty doses of depression medicine help a lot - I am a bit flat affectively - but better flat than something else.  It's funny though - I can still get depressed a bit even with the meds.

Speaking of Meds.  I forgot to take mine before bed last night.  I had the craziest dreams.  I was being chased by men with guns, I was locked up and tortured, and all of this was happening in the hallways of Ephrata.  Someone will have a field day with that one!  I finally forced myself to wake up because I was so scared.   I had an anxiety attack when I woke up because I heard a noise and thought someone had broken in to the house.  I realized I had not taken my meds. - so I got up and took them. I also checked the lock on the door downstairs to make sure it was locked.  Once I had the meds in me and knew the front door was lucked - After about 10 mins. on Pintrest - I was ready to go back to sleep.  Sleep was much better from this point on.

I am hoping that once my life settles down and I get used to the changes, I can get off some of these meds.  I do know a lot of people take meds. for depression and ADD or ADHD - I also know that when these people start feeling better, they stop taking them.  I know that is a huge mistake.  These meds we take mess with our brain chemistry so much you can't imagine.  Stopping and starting meds. is like starting and stopping your car - eventually the starter will go.  Remember - if you take them and you are feeling good - it is because of the medicine that you are feeling good - nothing you've done.  Guaranteed that if you suddenly go off - you will not feel so good!!

Even though I am at the twilight of my life - I feel like I am suddenly learning again - and almost back in high school.  New things to learn and learning more about me.  I wish all of you the same -  And I will try to keep my blog going a little more regularly.


Cheers!

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