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Siwsan

(27,282 posts) Tue Nov 5, 2024, 06:56 AM Nov 5

I'm starting one of the most stressful days of my life in the best possible way

My little Merlin is curled up on my shoulder and is giving me a wonderful snuggle.

My anxiety is already revving up so I won't be watching ANY news shows. I'm planning to fully rely on DU for any updates. Hopefully all holds up. If not, I'll switch to Face Book.

Today I'll be taking a full dose of my anxiety medication and hope it does the trick of tossing me in to nap mode, this afternoon. Truth is, if I didn't have the kid cats to care for, I'd probably still be in bed with today's medication doses and a glass of water right next to the bed.

Now I'll make something for breakfast, before my appetite disappears. I'll be checking in on this forum throughout the day and night.

Let us all vibe for the best and keep our energy in the positive zone.

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I'm starting one of the most stressful days of my life in the best possible way (Original Post) Siwsan Nov 5 OP

Sounds like... 2naSalit Nov 5 #1

Grandkids coming over for the day Freddie Nov 5 #2

The big reason I won't tune in to MSNBC, which is the news channel I watch, is Steve Kornacki Siwsan Nov 5 #3

Agree, not crazy about him either Freddie Nov 5 #4

All I can think of is putting an e-collar (doggy training shock collar) on him---or sedative-filled darts. hlthe2b Nov 5 #6

Let's hear it for all the pets--whose unconditional love (and antics) keep us sane. Get your cuddle endorphins, all! hlthe2b Nov 5 #5

I'll be taking Xanax nt XanaDUer2 Nov 5 #7

Xanax time here. crosinski Nov 5 #8

2naSalit

(92,665 posts)

1. Sounds like...

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 07:15 AM

Nov 5

My plan for the most part sans the kitties. I do have my weekly appointment with my therapist this morning, though. That should be helpful. And I have to do my grocery shopping, that's a good distraction for a little while.

Freddie

(9,691 posts)

2. Grandkids coming over for the day

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 07:27 AM

Nov 5

Schools are always closed on Election Day here. They’re 6 and 10 so they mostly entertain themselves. I plan on binge-watching Bob’s Burgers most of the day. Nice dinner planned, then (ugh) MSNBC awaits. Please please please dear god, 2016 cannot happen again.

Siwsan

(27,282 posts)

3. The big reason I won't tune in to MSNBC, which is the news channel I watch, is Steve Kornacki

Reply to Freddie (Reply #2)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 07:45 AM

Nov 5

I'm sure he's a lovely and knowledgeable guy but his frenetic presentation performances come across, to me, like nails on a chalkboard. I know a lot of people enjoy him so I guess it's just a quirk on my part.

Freddie

(9,691 posts)

4. Agree, not crazy about him either

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 07:49 AM

Nov 5

I just keep thinking about how we all started 2016 upbeat and confident. At least I’m retired now so I won’t be sitting at my desk crying like I did then.

hlthe2b

(106,328 posts)

6. All I can think of is putting an e-collar (doggy training shock collar) on him---or sedative-filled darts.

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 08:44 AM

Nov 5

hlthe2b

(106,328 posts)

5. Let's hear it for all the pets--whose unconditional love (and antics) keep us sane. Get your cuddle endorphins, all!

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 08:42 AM

Nov 5

And keep the faith...

XanaDUer2

(13,829 posts)

7. I'll be taking Xanax nt

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 10:22 AM

Nov 5

crosinski

(562 posts)

8. Xanax time here.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 01:57 PM

Nov 5

I realized my shoulders were up around my ears and I couldn’t concentrate on anything, so decided it was Xanax time even though it’s earlier than I planned. This is going to be a long day.

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