Category: Health

Time for Gifts

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My husband is leaving tomorrow to visit his family in New Orleans for almost a week for Christmas. He does this every year. We decided we’d open our gifts this morning. I got him practical gifts and he gave me some very sentimental, thoughtful gifts. He’s such a good husband.

One of the gifts my husband gave me was a book called “A Mindful Day”. The book contains 365 ways to live life with peace, clarity and an open heart. See, I’ve been having some depression and anxiety lately. I have issues with my father’s death, with our relationship and supposedly with retirement (according to a doctor). I’ve been having more sad days then happy days. I’ve been to see a therapist and have started group therapy. In group therapy we learn ways to deal with our anxiety. One of the ways is to be mindful each day. SO when my husband gave me the book, I started crying. It means he understands what I’m going through and wants to help me get past this bought of depression. I was so overcome with emotion when I saw the book. I’m reading one page everyday. Hopefully in time I’ll feel better and not so sad all the time. I also have a psychiatrist appointment next Friday to possibly get some meds. We’ll see.

Today the Christmas Monkey got into the Christmas cookies. There were only two left by the time I got to him.

I used the exercise app to walk outside today when we went out to dinner. I walked 1.26 miles but I didn’t close all the rings on the Apple Watch.

Changed Appointment

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Today I was supposed to have an appointment with a psychiatrist at Kaiser to talk about medication for mild depression and to help sleep and to help quit smoking (again).

The appointment was for 2:50 PM. I drove all the way to Falls Church on one of the busiest travel days of the year to go to the appointment. When I got there they told me my appointment was for NEXT Friday. I was SO mad. I knew the doctor told me on Wednesday that it was for THIS Friday. I think they changed the appointment without telling me. That’s fine. I’ll go NEXT Friday and hopefully get some meds.

Today I started a series of pictures for Christmas with the Christmas Monkey. The photos are to post on Instagram. Today the Christmas Monkey is playing in the Christmas tree.

I walked on the treadmill today but only walked 1.26 miles. That’s all I needed to close the exercise ring. I did end up closing all three rings on the Apple Watch.

Day 328 of 365

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So today when I got home from work I fired up the Wii and working on bowling, tennis, and golf. I worked for 42 minutes. Since I started the Wii last week, I’ve lost 2 pounds. That’s a good rate. I hope I continue to lose. I love the bowling game. I bowled really well today. I had a 159, 165, and a 202. Yay for me!

In the process of moving the blog to a new web hosting service, I lost the picture that goes with this post.

Day 316 of 365

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I went for my CAT scan of my abdomen this afternoon. I had to have an IV with dye to make my organs show up better. I won’t know any results until hopefully tomorrow.

Do you know how wonderful my boyfriend is? He came over in the middle of the week to go with me to the appointment. He had to sit in the waiting room the whole time but didn’t complain one bit! I love him!

In the process of moving the blog to a new web hosting service, I lost the picture that goes with this post.

Day 235 of 365

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At 12:17 PM today I stopped smoking. This picture shows the last one. I’m taking Wellbutrin to help with the cravings. So far so good. It’s been about nine hours and I really haven’t thought too much about it. I think the Wellbutrin is working. I’ve been a smoker for a LONG time and I’ve tried to quit a few times in the past but this time is different. I can feel it. Wish me luck!

In the process of moving the blog to a new web hosting service, I lost the picture that goes with this post.