Just checking in to say I called the clinic today and made an appointment! Made a dentist appointment today, too and ordered more contacts. Feels good to stop procrastinating and just get things done.
I followed up with one of the nurses from the headache clinic, finding out whether or not I should continue my care with them. The short version is that yes, I will make an appointment with the neurologist to check in and bring him up to date with my headaches and such. I’m glad, because while going in every six months seems like overkill when there isn’t much change, it really is comforting to speak with professionals who thoroughly understand migraine and all of its implications.
I haven’t made the appointment yet. Need to put it on my to-do list so that it gets done.
It just went from bad to worse yesterday, and I spent the entire day either in bed or lying on the couch. I had to call in sick to work, which is a first in quite a long time. I’m grateful to have family nearby to help out, especially with DD.
In refill news I have one refill called in, with instructions to switch care to my primary physician if my migraines are “under control” and I only get them “rarely”. I’m going to find out more specifically what those conditions might mean and then go from there. It might be easier to see the local doctor given things aren’t really changing for me and I just needs the meds when all else fails. But it was also nice being seen by people who truly understand migraine.
with a migraine. What a bummer. The winds are absolutely HOWLING outside and have been since yesterday. Combine that with some alcohol and a late night last night, plus work stress hanging over my head, and it’s the perfect storm. Bummer.
I’m doing alright, but the winds are playing around with my head. Combine that with too much junk food, not enough sleep and way too little exercise, and it’s amazing I feel as good as I do. Next week ballet classes resume, and I can’t wait to get back.
Christmas here was good and full of lots of family visits. I’ve been enjoying the holidays and wish I could stretch out this time and the good feelings associated with this time of year.
That about says it all - I’ve been feeling pretty good (and am probably jinxing myself now). I need to get my refill situation figured out, as I don’t want to run out of anything. Details, details.
I’m currently working on learning out to let things go and not feel anxious and rushed inside. It’s a process - probably a long one for me - but it’s something I’m trying to be conscious of as a way to better manage my stress and not let tension build up.
DD is next door playing, and DH and I have nowhere to be tonight. The gift of quiet and time. Ahhh…..
I had a migraine over the thanksgiving weekend, but it responded to Maxalt so all was well. It was triggered, I think, by a combination of hormones and stress. I was susceptible anyway at that time, and some pretty harsh stress sent me over the edge. Lately (the last week or two?) I have been staying up far too late and each day I’m amazed that it hasn’t caught up with me yet. I keep saying this is the night I’ll get to bed on time, and each night it’s 11 o’clock and I’m still up. So will tonight be the night? We shall see.
Happy December to all who are reading this. It’s a time of shorter days and longer nights, hot cocoa, pretty lights and candles, fires int he fireplace, music and being close to those we love. I hope the season is good to all of us, and that we all take time to find those quiet moments we all need to stay centered in the midst of busy-ness.
I think the stress of last week is fading somewhat. Either I’m dealing with it, or I’m in denial. Either way, I feel pretty good this weekend as far as my head goes, and for that I’m grateful.
We almost had rain today. It was drizzly and misty outside, but we never made it all the way to actual rain drops. I’d like to see some rain, but tomorrow’s forecast is sun. Oh well.
Delegating - delegating is hard to do when you think you could do the job yourself in half the time, but you know you need to empower other people to also take on some ownership of projects and leadership. I find that managing people from a volunteer position is not necessarily something that I enjoy.