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[Patches59]

@Dimity    Regarding discussing the nerve block with my GP.  My GP has only positive things to say about the procedure plus the staff who will be doing the procedure.  She has high standards with her own work practice plus who she refers people to.

its linked with this that I no longer have a psychiatrist.  She supports my decision not to see the guy I saw couple years ago due to the unpleasant things that happened.  My GP will only refer me to psychiatrist she has professional knowledge about.  None of which are taking new patients.

My GP is happy with the Dr at pain management clinic I’m seeing (Dr K).  Dr K first trained and worked as psychiatrist prior to doing studies in pain management.  After answering some questions from Dr K at initial appointment she was surprised I am on only one med that is at a low dose.  

[Dimity]

Hi @Patches59 

I'm a bit anxious at the moment so hope I don't say the wrong thing.

It's great you have such a good relationship with your gp and pain specialist. Are you on a waitlist for any of the psychiatrists? It's probably helpful Dr K has that background. It's interesting they didn't suggest revising the meds if they were surprised at what you're on. Or maybe they were pleasantly surprised given possible problems people can have with strong meds.

Fingers crossed the men's group can help.

I've done some chores and am tossing up whether to go to a garden show. My anxiety isn't helping.

[Patches59]

Doing anything that you feel will help ease your anxiety sounds good idea @Dimity 

@way Dr K spoke she sounded surprised I’m not on other meds as well to help with somethings, panic attacks and anxiety definitely.  Also sounded surprised I’m not on a higher dose of the med I’m on.  She said what I’m on is a good med, surprised dose is at low level.

not on wait list for either psychiatrist as neither would add me to their long wait list.  Something to revisit next year.

My body says I did too much yesterday, having couch and dvd day today.

i get frustrated, upset and scared with small amount of things I can do and not knowing if things will ever improve.  Is only within last few years I’ve found strong interest in gardening.  Atm struggle to hold a hairbrush.  Trying to stay positive and continue with thoughts of raised garden beds, don’t know if it’s worth it though

looks lovely the sun shining here.  I’m hoping at some stage to get few items done that will allow my alfresco area to be safe for the cats to be in so we can all enjoy sitting outside in shade on nice days.

[Dimity]

@Patches59 I did go to the garden show. A taxi driver tried to cheat me on the way there and a bus I intended to use to get home wasn't running. I guess the show was good though.

Sorry to hear you're trying to cope with those physical limitations.  I get frustrated at my mental and physical limitations too.

A friend got her patio enclosed when she downsized, to give the cat space. It seems to have worked well.

The sun was lovely here too.

[Patches59]

Sorry to hear about the public transport issues you had @Dimity 

today has been a mix of watching Shirley Temple DVDs, sleeping and watching videos of glass makers.

I have always bounced back and adapted to my different physical restrictions.  This time my mind still thinks I can do more than I now can.

had lovely surprise couple days ago, have had offer for company on long drive to my paternal ancestral home.  Lady who has offered has her own memories of the town as her hubby lived there decades ago.  Listening to her detailed memories of specific items took me back 50 years

[Dimity]

Company for your pilgrimage sounds lovely @Patches59 - maybe you can even get there this year?

I'm exhausted tonight after trying to follow up the legals and complaints set in motion. 

[Dimity]

Sorry to hear of your pain and sinuses @Patches59 . Hope it eased.

I've been wrestling with the admin stuff. I talked to 2 nephews who reassured me I'll be able to work through it all. I'm not confident that's possible. Decisions may go against me.

Best wishes for a good Wednesday. 

[Patches59]

Your lucky to have family members to help and support you @Dimity 

Take care

[Dimity]

Hope you're going OK @Patches59 and enjoying some craft or something if you're able.

I'm plugging on with the legal and financial stuff. Inching forwards.

I couldn't walk this afternoon as it was too wet. Maybe you had croquet.

[Patches59]

@Dimity    I played croquet yesterday few hours before it started to rain, the wind made things unpleasant as was strong and very, very cold. 

Today was another day of sorting things.  Mix of decluttering, finding a home for items or trying to make better use of shelving/cupboards.  I do some then have a rest whilst working on a brick bear or nursing a cat.

Mainly satisfied with today. Did too much bending though, back is sore.  Am avoiding dealing with the weeds.

physically and mentally I’m tired.  Tired due to A, B, C, D etc.  things that don’t seem to end or improve.

Making positive steps with the legal and financial items, even if baby steps?   Hoping you are giving yourself time away from it and doing some self care things.  Taking some time away from the stressful things can be beneficial on many levels.