I know my last health update was in May. So much has happened. I can't express the level of stress I had to deal with.
I am better now. The Mirtazapine medication has helped me managed my depression as well as my sleep. My body is naturally active as soon as the sun is up. Regardless of when I fall asleep, I am well rested with just having 6 hours of sleep. The only drawback is I am now stuttering when I speak. I am going to try to ease my way off gradually with the medication to see if that helps.
I have enrolled in Step Up Ministry's Life Skills program. I hope to learn how to better manage my anxiety since the VA's program is so popular, I'm on the waiting list to enroll into the next class. I am truly hoping that they are true to their word.
The best thing that my husband got me for being able to eat eggs again, was an egg timer by Taylor's. Today, had me beyond belief that I can eat hard boiled eggs again without getting sick on the spot. So, to summarize the incident, I followed the instructions like normal (submerge both the egg and the egg timer together in lukewarm water). Instead of watching the timer, I stepped off for a while to look for my daughter's school picture order. It didn't dawn on me to go back to the kitchen until I sat down to my computer desk. I panicked when the timer showed that I had cooked it to hard boiled.
After I prayed for my meal, I cut the egg in half. I was amazed! I had saved the egg on time. It was cooked to perfection. The best part was, I did not get sick on the spot. For all you egg enthusiasts, I recommend this invention hands down.
I am better now. The Mirtazapine medication has helped me managed my depression as well as my sleep. My body is naturally active as soon as the sun is up. Regardless of when I fall asleep, I am well rested with just having 6 hours of sleep. The only drawback is I am now stuttering when I speak. I am going to try to ease my way off gradually with the medication to see if that helps.
I have enrolled in Step Up Ministry's Life Skills program. I hope to learn how to better manage my anxiety since the VA's program is so popular, I'm on the waiting list to enroll into the next class. I am truly hoping that they are true to their word.
The best thing that my husband got me for being able to eat eggs again, was an egg timer by Taylor's. Today, had me beyond belief that I can eat hard boiled eggs again without getting sick on the spot. So, to summarize the incident, I followed the instructions like normal (submerge both the egg and the egg timer together in lukewarm water). Instead of watching the timer, I stepped off for a while to look for my daughter's school picture order. It didn't dawn on me to go back to the kitchen until I sat down to my computer desk. I panicked when the timer showed that I had cooked it to hard boiled.
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So, ever since I have been off my feet since February, I gained back the weight I lost. I'm hoping to get back in shape again as soon as I have myself in a better mood than I am now. It has been a trying year. I'm not losing hope just yet.
Things are actually looking up. The VA has better health programs than I can ever remember. I know it's not a big deal for me, but it is to some of my friends: the VA covers tattoos (aka cosmetic surgery) and gender alteration surgery. Oh, no! Drats! Just saw the headlines from last month. *sigh* "Republican Law-makers"? (Seriously unnerving)
Anyway, that's my update for this year. To good health and long life; cheers!
