Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,649 Days Alive
3 Wendy’s Sandwiches Picked Up for Dinner
2 New Supplements I’m Supposed to Start Taking
1 Unhappy Hip
I had my bloodwork follow up with my primary care physician today. The basic breakdown is that, to no one’s shock at all, I am still iron-deficient anemic. Also, my Vitamin D is super low. Not like, rickets low, but pretty damn bad.
Continue reading “Of Doctor’s Appointments and Drive Through Dinners”
14,337 Days Alive
26 Days Since the Move
1 Vexing Day
I taught Lucian how to use the Instant Pot this evening. They made an amazing coconut chicken and potato curry!
I have a doctor appointment in like, less than ten hours. Maybe it’ll be a good visit and some of my concerns will be addressed. Maybe the new doctor will be wonderful? Idk. I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
14,549 Days Alive
$36.85 Spent on Med Refills Today
23rd Day of This Stupid Headache
5 Days Until My Iron Infusion Appointment
2 Dishes of Ice Cream Bought at Dari Fair
1 Call for Local Friends on the Local Subreddit Posted Today
Well. I managed to finish my first class today. Submitted all my assignments, assessments, and listened to all the lectures. I should get a solid “A” in this first class. I had a 102% at the start of the week and did pretty well on the testing parts. So I should be fine.
Continue reading “Of Trepidation and Tiredness”
14,546 Days Alive
6,876 Days Since I Stopped Drinking Alcohol
64 Minutes Spent Texting 988 Today
20 Days of this Fucking Headache
7 Days Till Spock’s 15th Birthday
1 Hour Till Payday
I’m still here. I’m suicidal but safe. No plan. Not enough energy to do anything anyway. Did therapy today. Lots of Big Emotions. But I’m still here.
Continue reading “Of Therapy and Tolerance”
14,533 Days Alive
47 Minute Nap
7 Vials of Blood Taken at My Appointment
1 Game of Magic: the Gathering Won!
So. MHO is the shorthand for the hematology:oncology office I went to after I left work early today. My new doctor is a pretty decent dude.
Continue reading “Of MHO and Magic: the Gathering”
14,510 Days Alive
4 Vials of Blood Given at the Doctor’s Office
1 Tetanus Shot Received
I went to the doctors today. My anemia is really acting up and I may have to get infusions. Thankfully, I’m across the street from the local hematology oncology office when I’m at work. so that should make things a little easier.
Continue reading “Of Mathematics and Medicine”
14,500 Days Alive
4 Loaded Potato Pierogies Eaten
2.5 Trash Bags Filled withEmpty Water Bottles
1 Small Serving of Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food
So, I have discovered that I do not like the Phish Food ice cream. I like the marshmallow swirl and the fudge fish, but it’s too much chocolate for me.
Continue reading “Of Lines and Laughter”
14,437 Days Alive
1 Pork Loin Oven Roasted for Dinner
I’m still reading Assistant to the Villain and I’m about halfway through it. I think I’ll be able to finish it in the next day or two.
Continue reading “Of Overwhelmed and Overworked”
14,304 Days Alive
2 Doctor’s Visits Tomorrow
I’ve been writing again. A lot lately, trying to finish plotting out a story.
Continue reading “Of Pulled Pork and Plotting”
13,471 Days Alive
1 Batch of Butter Chicken Made
The American healthcare system pisses me off something fierce.
I’m exhausted. It’s late. I’ve got a doctor’s appointment tomorrow to establish care with a PCP. I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
13,691 Days Alive
-4 Degrees Fahrenheit With Wind Chill
I left work an hour early today because I was worries about getting stuck without transportation if the bus stopped running.
Continue reading “Of Snow and Sesame Chicken”
52,542 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,668 Days Alive
1 Serving of Rice Pudding Eaten
I did it!
I’m exhausted but I did it!
Continue reading “Of Tater Tots and Total Words”
13,636 Days Alive
T-Minus 4 Days till NaNoWriMo
1.5 Hours Played on For the King with Mellon
1 New Mask
I have a Halloween mask! It’s pretty and shiny and feels nice on my face.
Continue reading “Of Seashells and Steam Sales”
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