Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Fatigue...or Exhaustion. Take your pick.

I'm sooooo tired.  It's been a long week.  And it's only Wednesday!

Monday, I managed to work 6 hours!  I was kinda excited because I haven't worked a 6 hour day in quite a while.  I just have to remember that on days I work, I need to limit myself.  Monday, after work, I went to the grocery store to buy some much needed food.  Just a half hour trip for a handful of items knocked me out for the rest of the day.

On the other hand, after my rheumy ordered me to double my citalopram (anti-depressant) in hopes that it would help my fibro, I'm lots happier.  I don't know yet if it's working, but I'm happy! lol

Yesterday, I took the day off work because I needed my tires replaced.  I've had a slow leak in one for ages.  Grandma offered to help me pay for it so we went to Big O Tires.  Grandma wasn't willing to pay that, but with quote in hand, I could make some phone calls.  So far it seems Sears is the best price, and after calling to reactivate my credit card with them, I can put it on my card and not worry about borrowing yet more from Grandma.  Of course, Grandma gave me the "pay on time every month, don't get late fees" lecture, but I know she means well.

Last night was the orientation for my Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).  Jeff Bryant led it and explained how therapy with Kaiser Permanente works.  There were about 20-25 people there, with different issues.  I only know because some people would mention specific issues and ask questions.  I was surprised how many people were unconcerned with complete strangers knowing what they suffer from.  /shrug

Anyway, after the orientation, I hung around for a bit, waiting for the line of people setting up appointments to die down so I could make mine.  I could have called, but I know I would have forgotten and I hate making phone calls anyway.  I wasn't in any hurry to leave, so I set up with a semi-comfortable chair while everyone else worked out schedules.  I am truly glad working for Dad means I have a very flexible schedule.  And it's not just because I'm his daughter either; he's always been easy going about schedule.  He only cares if the job gets done.

So I finally get to make my appointment (I've learned life is so much less stressful if I am patient;  I have no problem waiting for everyone else to finish).  I have my first session scheduled for next Wednesday with the same guy who led orientation.  He seemed very pleasant and I'm eager to work with him.

Still working on my Princess Peach cross stitch.  I should be able to get some pictures up soon.  I just can't get the lighting right and I'm too tired to bother right now.

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