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Posted by giget on July 14, 2003, at 11:06:31
Where is everyone today? It has been extremely quite around here this morning.
Maybe they are just reading?
Posted by yesac on July 14, 2003, at 12:51:33
In reply to Where have all the people gone?, posted by giget on July 14, 2003, at 11:06:31
I've been a little busier than usual. Also, people have been around which sort of prevents me from getting on because I don't want them to see (A) this site, and (B) me spending so much time on it and not really working!
Posted by yesac on July 14, 2003, at 14:15:09
In reply to Re: Where have all the people gone? » giget, posted by yesac on July 14, 2003, at 12:51:33
Posted by giget on July 14, 2003, at 14:28:04
In reply to now where are you? - giget (nm), posted by yesac on July 14, 2003, at 14:15:09
This morning it was so slow in here. Is has seemed to pick up since lunch. I am beginning to think that most of the people here are not in the
Midwest, so we are on different time schedules.Where was I... probably at the fax machine.
Funny, I seem to get more work done when I am on here then ever.... How do you explain that? I dunno!
Posted by giget on July 14, 2003, at 15:14:04
In reply to I am here for about another hour..., posted by giget on July 14, 2003, at 14:28:04
Posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 6:48:38
In reply to I am outta here! Thanks everyone (nm), posted by giget on July 14, 2003, at 15:14:04
Another morning at work, what fun. Went to the library last night to look for other jobs, found one I really like but I don't know if they are looking for someone who will have to move.
This morning is not bad... anyone need some help with anything?
Posted by yesac on July 15, 2003, at 11:21:26
In reply to Another day at work... Who is up?, posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 6:48:38
Just wanted to say hi! I'll probably be going to lunch soon, back in a while.
Posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 11:29:14
In reply to Hey giget, posted by yesac on July 15, 2003, at 11:21:26
Hello,
How are you feeling today? Did you get sleep last night? You must have been busy at work today... I think everyone everywhere is!
Hope your lunch is good, I am still nausious and can bearly eat... 2 weeks now, what fun. But things can be worse, I am not complaining about a little stomach problem! I have been there, this is nothing!I have felt pretty numb lately, so I have just been here trying to help anyone else....
I must have learned this before, but do you live with anyone? Have any pets?
Posted by yesac on July 15, 2003, at 11:35:12
In reply to Hello... lunch sounds good, posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 11:29:14
I'm feeling okay today, but NOT SO last night! I did have a hard time falling asleep as a matter of fact, and ended up taking extra meds to help. I thought that they would make me feel more zoned today but I really don't, which is good.
Is your nausea because of a medication or is it something else?
> I must have learned this before, but do you live with anyone? Have any pets?
I have two roomates. Things aren't going so well with them, especially one of them. But in any case, they are both moving out by the end of the month and I'm getting two new roomates, which I'm worried about but hopefully it will be better than now.
No pets! I really want a kitty, but I can't afford the pet deposit basically. Plus, I'm not sure if it's really a logical thing for me right now in my life.
Posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 12:21:16
In reply to not gone yet » giget, posted by yesac on July 15, 2003, at 11:35:12
I have always had a problem with my stomach... well really alot of medical problems overall, expecially with anything female.
I don't know if it is the meds or not? I do not think so, because it is not every day at the same time, some days I can eat others I can't even smell it. Funny, I have gotten sick more times at work than at home!
Ok.... yesac is the one with roomate problems.. Well I guess more worries about them. Good luck with the new ones! IT will all turn out, trust me.... Once you get to know them, I should tell you my stories of roomates!
I have 2 cats, both from the human society locally. I got them last year feb when I moved into my new place alone. They have been life savers for me. I picked Isabella because I thought she was beautiful and it did not seem that anyone wanted her. Annastaia was just a little barn kitten afraid of everyone. They just both seemed like my personality.
I would not suggest getting a kitty if you are at all worried about taking care of it. No matter how bad my breakdowns were, I never forgot them. And if I could not do it, I would ask a family member or friend to come over and feed, water, clean them. I have sat on the couch while my family did that. I could never see an animal in pain... If I did not take care of myself, at least I took care of them, no matter what. But they ultimatly helped me through my trial. They will always love you, if you are good to them... no matter how mental you are!
Tangent.... Ok, so I can't talk about my cats or I go into a long story.
Did the meds let you sleep at all last night? I bet it is busy around there will people comming and going.
Posted by yesac on July 15, 2003, at 14:15:11
In reply to Re: not gone yet » yesac, posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 12:21:16
Ugh, my gut hurts... menstrual pain (sorry is that tmi?)
Well, the meds didn't help as much as I wanted them too. I feel like I am growing resistant to trazodone and seem to need more and more for it to work. I also took Ativan which I haven't taken in several months because I didn't really like it. And I had drank just one alcoholic beverage because I thought that might make me more sleepy, but I felt totally wide awake at like midnight, which I hate, and I really didn't want to do anything but sleep. It could be that parnate is causing some insomnia for me.
About cats... I am not worried about taking care of them. I know I would. I guess the issue is just that I might be moving around over the next few years and would have to worry about finding places that accept pets and deposits. And going away on vacations, who could take care of them? Plus just the expenses of pet ownership.
But I do think that a cat would help me at times to feel less lonely and to alleviate some pain. They're so cute and cuddly and lovable!!
Posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 16:57:17
In reply to Re: not gone yet » yesac, posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 12:21:16
Roommates are hard. When I lived with roommates, I used to want to write a book about all the pitfalls of shared apt. living. It is a real challenge.
I had some awful experiences back then, too. As soon as I could, I lived by myself, although I was scared at first to live alone, I remember. Then, over the years, there were times when I thought I would not be able to afford to continue to live alone. My tiny apartments were cheap, but the threat loomed of losing rent control status and having to live with roommates--a very stressful prospect for me.
At one point, when in transition, I lived with relatives for about a year, which was better than roommates, but after a while, some major issues arose that caused a lot of pain. It was a temporary situation anyway, though. I went back to living alone, but after a few years, my financial situation was bad and I thought I'd have to live with roommates again if I could not find a cheaper place to live. I knew, though, that I couldn't do it, that it would be so disastrous for me. Luckily, I found cheaper digs to move into.
Eventually, thank heavens, I was able to buy a condo. But well past the age when most of my peers had homes of their own.
Posted by yesac on July 16, 2003, at 11:09:55
In reply to Re: not gone yet, posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 16:57:17
yeah, they are hard. I don't really know where to begin. I'm worried about my new roomates though. I hope it turns out better than now. I thought two would be fine, but I'm wondering if maybe I should have moved somewhere with only one. Oh well. I signed the lease for another year, so I'm stuck. Plus, I really just can't afford to live alone! I want to though. I think roomates could be really great and help with loneliness and such IF you really get along well and are even friends. I've had that experience once.
Posted by giget on July 16, 2003, at 11:30:18
In reply to roomates » noa, posted by yesac on July 16, 2003, at 11:09:55
Roomates can keep you from staying away from people for to long also. Even if you don't want to see anyone they will be there, and someone you can just chit-chat with to forget about your problems for a minute.
One roomate actually did take me to the emergency room once for a medical problem unrelated to mental, but the fact she took me there is a big thing.... I fought her the whole way! I have a phobia of doctors, dentist and stuff..
> yeah, they are hard. I don't really know where to begin. I'm worried about my new roomates though. I hope it turns out better than now. I thought two would be fine, but I'm wondering if maybe I should have moved somewhere with only one. Oh well. I signed the lease for another year, so I'm stuck. Plus, I really just can't afford to live alone! I want to though. I think roomates could be really great and help with loneliness and such IF you really get along well and are even friends. I've had that experience once.
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