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Ok I am in a money bind... we are barely making the bills rent is going up and I have birthdays (my 3 yr olds) and christams to think about.
Yes I know I can limit those holidays but I know me and I will find a way to not do that and we will be in a deeper whole... I definantly have expectation issues that I set to high for my self and Im working on it...
Ok here is the deal where tough love is REALLY NEEDED:
I used to work an overnight shift. I found it to isolating for me and I missed out on much needed family time. I worked at nite all alone then sleep all day again all alone then back to work.... then BAM lots of people all the time and I went into over load.
There are 2 days that are not being covered right now at my work a friday and saturday nite... on those nites the guys I work with stay up much later so I wouldnt be so alone but there is still the sleep schedule problem.
I am suggesting to my husband that I pick up the 2 days on a temproray bases and only til the shift is actually filled. And maybe be albe to have a little more Money. Unfortuantly right now there really just isnt any other shift available for me to work.
When I worked over nites I had a lot of depression and ultimately ended up in the hospital. But I also wasnt medicated. It would mean that one of my meds would fluctuate on when I took it as my sleep schedule would be changing a lot. This shift would mean a lot of change throught out the week.
Do you all think I should TRY it a couple of nites and see how I do? or should I just dismiss this idea from my head knowing from past experiance I dint do well in the position. Granted I wasnt medicated but the instability in life might cause me to spiral out of control??? Should I be open to trying the things I wasnt able to do unmedicated??? or just not risk this one?????
PLEASE fellow BP advice much needed
Yes I know I can limit those holidays but I know me and I will find a way to not do that and we will be in a deeper whole... I definantly have expectation issues that I set to high for my self and Im working on it...
Ok here is the deal where tough love is REALLY NEEDED:
I used to work an overnight shift. I found it to isolating for me and I missed out on much needed family time. I worked at nite all alone then sleep all day again all alone then back to work.... then BAM lots of people all the time and I went into over load.
There are 2 days that are not being covered right now at my work a friday and saturday nite... on those nites the guys I work with stay up much later so I wouldnt be so alone but there is still the sleep schedule problem.
I am suggesting to my husband that I pick up the 2 days on a temproray bases and only til the shift is actually filled. And maybe be albe to have a little more Money. Unfortuantly right now there really just isnt any other shift available for me to work.
When I worked over nites I had a lot of depression and ultimately ended up in the hospital. But I also wasnt medicated. It would mean that one of my meds would fluctuate on when I took it as my sleep schedule would be changing a lot. This shift would mean a lot of change throught out the week.
Do you all think I should TRY it a couple of nites and see how I do? or should I just dismiss this idea from my head knowing from past experiance I dint do well in the position. Granted I wasnt medicated but the instability in life might cause me to spiral out of control??? Should I be open to trying the things I wasnt able to do unmedicated??? or just not risk this one?????
PLEASE fellow BP advice much needed
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Best Wishes,
Sharon
GOOD LUCK.
PS: You might want to ask your pdoc's opinion.
I just really wanted some thoughts from people who go throught this damn cycling where you think you can do it one minute and then cant the next. Im used to the steady flow of cycling daily and got really used to not trusting my self to do anything... now that I manage to hang onto a mood for a whole week at a time I feel like just maybe I could do something to help my family...
then again... this last week was not a 'normal' week for me with halloween and no day for 'me' to recuperate and I hit depression hard. Maybe the hubby is right I shouldnt mess with it jsut yet. God I dont know I wish I knew that SSI would kick in fast I would apply. Sigh
I just dont know what to do. This is a really bad time to test my waters and end up in a crisis
I would love a pay nothing christmas... but I also get the idea in my head that my daughter is so young and deserve to experiance a christmas like I had. I know now is the time to set traditions with her but I struggle in my own head about what christmas should be...