Psycho-Babble 2000 Thread 492537

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Dang! Lost another one!

Posted by shar on May 1, 2005, at 23:52:10

My temp job that was enabling me to pay bills ended earlier than I thought it was supposed to.

So, once more, ick ick ick.

On an interesting note, I recently became a notary public (because of one of my volunteer jobs) and now I find when I sign my name my hand trembles violently.

I don't quite know what to make of that. Except, it's very embarrassing. And, my signature is next to completely illegible.

Due to the fact that my becoming a notary was paid for by the folks I volunteer for, I don't receive any money for the service. But, I'd hate to think that was the reason!

I'm not really all about money! And, I'm happy to help folks! I just don't understand the violent tremors.

Any ideas?
xoxo
Shar

 

And, in general, also

Posted by shar on May 1, 2005, at 23:56:19

In reply to Dang! Lost another one!, posted by shar on May 1, 2005, at 23:52:10

Oh, yeah, a lot of times, my hand will begin to shake when I'm writing a check to pay a bill, or signing for picking up meds, etc.

I totally do NOT understand this at all!

What is happening?? Am I NUTS or something?? (hahahahah...well, yes I am, but this is a new and not understood dimension...).

More xo's,
Shar

 

Re: And, in general, also » shar

Posted by NikkiT2 on May 2, 2005, at 7:37:02

In reply to And, in general, also, posted by shar on May 1, 2005, at 23:56:19

Could it be due to something like Carpul Tunnel syndrome? I know that sounds wierd, but I find signing my name quite hard these days.. I find writing full stop tough, but something how I must hold a pen slightly different when I sign it means I get a shake in it..

Sorry about your job.. that is indeed a bummer.. I hpe something enjoyable will come up soon

nikki xx

 

Re: Dang! Lost another one!

Posted by coral on May 2, 2005, at 9:43:02

In reply to Dang! Lost another one!, posted by shar on May 1, 2005, at 23:52:10

Well, ick!

No idea about the shaking...

However, notaries in my state can make a decent living free-lancing. When we ref'd, a free-lance notary came to our home and was there for about a half an hour. She was paid $ 250.00. Now, I don't know what her responsibilities entailed outside of my home...but it's an idea.

Hugs,

xoxoxox

Coral

 

Re: And, in general, also

Posted by Racer on May 3, 2005, at 15:01:41

In reply to And, in general, also, posted by shar on May 1, 2005, at 23:56:19

Does the shaking happen only when you sign your name? Or does it happen whenever you write longhand?

If it's whenever you write longhand, I can certainly sympathize -- I have a hard time writing by hand at all, due to a combination of CTS and Wellbutrin, and it's damned embarrassing for me.

If, on the other hand, it happens only when you sign your name, it may be a weird thing that happens in your brain -- I'm looking for it in another window just now -- that Scott Adams just wrote about in his newsletter. He's got it, and it keeps him from drawing by hand. focal dystonia -- that's what it's called. I have a headache, though, so I'll leave you to google it. Sorry.

While I hate to suggest that you might be ready for another dx, at least this one is an interesting one, eh?

with much affection to you.

 

Re: And, in general, alsoY'all

Posted by shar on May 6, 2005, at 22:15:31

In reply to Re: And, in general, also, posted by Racer on May 3, 2005, at 15:01:41

Hi, Thanks for the responses.

It is usually ONLY my signature. When notarizing something, I have to print a lot of stuff, on the document and in my 'notary record.' All that is at least legible. It's only the signature that is completely useless.

Plus, since I don't draw, I don't know about the other issues (being able to draw). And, when I'm just writing 'stuff' I'm fine. But, let me go get a refill (that I have to sign for), or notarize something....yikes. I'm totally embarrassed.

And, well, if there is a DX about that...I'm sure up for it!

Thanks, for the responses!

In Tx, the max amount a notary can charge is $6 (depending on the document, sometimes it is $1), plus if one travels to someone else's home, about $20 per hour plus mileage. So, I'd be happy to have a business card that said "Have Stamp...Will Travel" but, I doubt I'd earn that much (especially since I don't have a reliable car). However, I love the idea of the card (re: Palladin...).

However, more recently, I've been doing a LOT of self-talk (of the positive kind), and I do it before I have to sign something, and it seems to help some. We'll see if it really does help. Updates will be coming along.

xoxo
Shar


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