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I hope everyone in here is okay, coping, and doing well.
I had a lovely day yesterday at the arboretum and lunch with my cousin, whom I'm close to. She's about 1.5 away. The weather was perfect
Mr X is having his monthly pain-medication crash, and doesn't feel well. I worry about him.
Just feeling a bit down today.
Peace
applegrove
(122,920 posts)XanaDUer2
(13,602 posts)U2
questionseverything
(10,054 posts)Why does mr have a monthly pain medication crash?
XanaDUer2
(13,602 posts)Bc of laws, so he really doesn't have enough for the whole month, so he "crashes", my term, at the end.
questionseverything
(10,054 posts)The government needs to stop playing doctor and let doctors decide
Jarqui
(10,436 posts)onecaliberal
(35,638 posts)Hugs back. I love DU
onecaliberal
(35,638 posts)SheltieLover
(59,449 posts)Happy New Year to you both!
XanaDUer2
(13,602 posts)U2
SheltieLover
(59,449 posts)Next year will be better!
OldBaldy1701E
(6,213 posts)Each day is a struggle for some of us. I hope your struggle becomes easier tomorrow.
XanaDUer2
(13,602 posts)You've shared some of your difficulties with us, and I hope you feel better and 2023 is better
cilla4progress
(25,787 posts)I'm feeling more anxious than down. My MO.
Happy New Year! I hope I get to stay home tomorrow night. I am being strong-armed into going to a neighbor's tonight. I'm home alone with my animals - husband made it over to his mom's who is in assisted living and was spiralling, but has revived since her baby son arrived!
XanaDUer2
(13,602 posts)Yes, anxiety, lol. You're worth your fur babies, that's the best place to be!
cilla4progress
(25,787 posts)(married 42).
I'm surprised I don't mind my own company too much!
Well, and the critters. 🙂
Oh - and you all!
kozar
(2,792 posts)🫂 and a hug
KozandLilBit
Evolve Dammit
(18,451 posts)XanaDUer2
(13,602 posts)I'm usually anxious, but I'm working on mindfullness. Yes, not sure what causes this, but i miss my cousin
Evolve Dammit
(18,451 posts)slightlv
(4,231 posts)I'm in the same boat. My meds are due to be filled tomorrow (I hope) or on Sunday. With all these new regs, who knows how many hassles and hoops we'll have to jump through this month? It's a never ending monthly ramp up anxiety, whether or not you can make your pills last the month or not.
I got close, even with Xmas preparation. Made it just 3 days shy. But between my back and my fibromyalgia/lupus, I'm really hanging on by fingernails. The pain is bad enough; the anxiety of what they're going to put you through at the pharmacy makes it even worse. I can't even go myself, anymore. Hubby does it for me. If I went, I'd end up in jail for what I'd do at the counter! Those are some of the dumbest people I've ever run into. My friend last two weeks there before she quit, it was such a mess.
Tell Mr. he's not alone and I'm sending him (and you) good vibes, and best wishes for a good new year!
I'm so sorry, and we "get it". He cannot get enough to last the full month. So, here we are, crashing and burning again.
You're treated like a criminal. He gets his Rxes at Publix, and they're pretty good. But every month, it's nerve-wracking. Same with my Xanax.
Oddly, his pain management doctor is implementing a holistic care model. I think it has something to do with Medicare payments.
70sEraVet
(4,133 posts)Hang in there, and celebrate the New Year.
XanaDUer2
(13,602 posts)Thanks so much
TygrBright
(20,987 posts)And the sky is still there... and beautiful.
Breathe deep, this too shall pass.
Do something kindly for yourself. Make a cup of tea and sit where you can see something beautiful.
But most of all, you are not alone.
Reach in, and find the parts of yourself that come from the people who love you.
diffidently,
Bright
XanaDUer2
(13,602 posts)Thanks. I'm watching Midsomer Murders. But signing on to attend some library programs. Get out more.
niyad
(119,487 posts)vercetti2021
(10,383 posts)I'm heartbroken still so it isn't easy
XanaDUer2
(13,602 posts)I'm so sorry.
vercetti2021
(10,383 posts)I miss her so much