Daily Check In Thread For All... #187

Me again. Stayed at my partners home Saturday into Sunday. Nice break. Weather was wonderful. She took me to a park she used to frequent when she was younger. Very pleasant. It was nice to sit on the patio with no mosquitoes and no pets trying to get up on my lap!

Sunny start to today but rain coming later. Did some clean up in the garden and more to do, so that will keep me occupied until the rain comes.

No 'holiday plans'. Daughter will be working today as usual. We took both dogs for a walk yesterday, only part of the old route as my back and her knees are not great. Dogs love it, of course! Last night, though, Micah was limping, not wanting to put weight on the back leg again. Going to have a sedentary day, I think. Gave her glucosamine last night and will again this morning. I've the feeling it's going to be a tough winter for her. She did not want to come up the back steps after her morning potty time. On the 'bright side'...her vet told me she would take the same pain medicine I'm on so I'll already have some on hand until I can get her there for her own prescription (already discussed with vet).

Now that 'summer' is over, I hope to get some visits in with my granddaughter, who is usually kept very busy with the other side of the family all season long. At least the other grandma shares pictures on facebook!

My son hopes to have a new job this week, which will mean he can get back on his regular visitation schedule and make more money to boot! Fingers crossed! He passed the aptitude test and has his second interview this week!

Not a good day for me. I cried a lot for no reason and felt generally bad. I seem to be a functional depressive, though. I managed to organize some clothes, iron, make myself lunch and did a little work on my mother in law's home-made wheel chair ramp. I have had depression so long that I fake it really well and no one knows and I some times think I am a fake myself. Like a hypochondriac.

Hi everyone,

I'm at home as I've been unemployed for a week now.

I'm so lazy (probably more depressed) to do anything. I know I should clean up my home, etc., but I can't bring myself to do anything.

Keep strong everyone.
B76, my door is always open if ya son comes down under.
Yes...spot on words karen. HT

Thanks Jamie, that's very nice of you. When I scare up enough money, I'll come down myself for a vacation.

I feel better today. I have been up and down all summer but never great.

My depression is out of hand right now.. can’t seem to get a grip on it. I am starting up a med I’ve been off a couple years. Could that be making it worse right now?

FP, that’s sucks... there’s no way around that one. I despise the system. I emailed my old therapist today to try and start up again.. she’s trying to refer me to her colleague now...

I'm still having back and neck pain, but the cost of chiropractic care is so expensive.

After looking around for a reasonable price chiropractor, I went on groupon and saw a deal for chiropractic service for $29. I only get an examination, 3 adjustments, and 30 minutes message with this deal which I think is good. Hopefully, this place lives up to its' reviews.

I also saw deals for root canals, but I'm very leery of those.

Have a good day everyone.

FP - That's a great find! I love Groupon. I hope they can get some, if not all of that pain relieved for you.

I had a root canal about 6 months ago. No insurance, thankfully I was able to finance it. I believe the total of mine was somewhere around $1,200.

gettingby - Are you getting rain from Dorian? If so, please stay safe!

Mountain problems today. I was down in Denver for an appointment and I got stuck in a massive traffic jam on the interstate on the way back. Seems there was a microburst rain/hail storm causing a mud and rock slide onto the highway. They closed it down and took everybody off an exit to go around it. It took me 3 hours to go 6 miles. Fortunately I had an audio book to listen to, but boy did I need to use the restroom when I got home!

JRF007,

We are getting rain from Dorian, but not the winds. I am in Michigan so I am pretty safe. Just not from winter weather. Thanks for asking...

I hope you all have an awesome day today. I am up early.

Take care all...

Hugs, Karen...

Kathy, sorry about the traffic jam. Glad you made it to the bathroom.

I was just thinking of Joyce too Jamie. She was one nice person and brought fun to the forum.

Hugs, Karen...