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I survived the trip
So I survived the trip last week. The train ride down was good (quiet car, wheeeeeeeee!). I also knew from previous experience to make sure to have a snack ready when I arrived, so that worked well. The event itself … Continue reading
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Not currently having a panic attack, cool
First and foremost, thanks to everybody who’s been giving feedback on Yoga Pants Girl. There’s more coming with her. Not sure yet if there’s going to be a schedule or if this is a burst of creativity that will vanish … Continue reading
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Is it self-injury if you gnaw off your leg to escape?
As I type this I’m at the office on a Sunday evening. The CEO asked if I could help him out on a special project. This is great for me job-wise and it’s always good to be considered awesome by … Continue reading
Best laid plans and spoon budgeting
Finding out that my thyroid was wonky was nice in that it helped me realize why I’ve been so tired of late. I could retroactively forgive myself for needing to sleep so much because it wasn’t due to laziness, or … Continue reading
The verdict on my meds is in
We’re upping the dosage of my thyroid meds. It makes sense. I have been so ridiculously tired lately. As in drifting off while at my desk at work tired. Being tired also messes me up mentally. I get more apt … Continue reading
Health update
Had a doctor’s appointment this morning. It was for a blood test for a thyroid check. I was a good girl and mentioned that I’ve been feeling extra tired, and also extra anxious. What I love about my doctor is … Continue reading
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My brain needs to pick a team and stick with it
Turns out a great way to get rid of anxiety is to have a headache. Ever since I woke up yesterday with my skull hurting, the low-level yet almost constant feelings of anxiety I’d been having were gone. Yay? All … Continue reading
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Invisible Illness Awareness Week
Much thanks to Jen at Suicidal No More for the reminder that we are in the middle of Invisible Illness Awareness Week. Living with an invisible illness is something I’ve wanted to touch on in this blog, and I think … Continue reading
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My thyroid levels are normal
Got the results back from the doctor. My thyroid levels are normal! Which makes one part of me, at least. I go back in six months for a follow up test, so that’s that for now. No news on the … Continue reading
What’s currently going on with me
Thanks to everyone who read last week’s posts and commented either here or via other methods. Writing all of that out was emotionally harder than I thought it would be. (…because apparently I felt that topic was a fun walk … Continue reading