Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
Uh oh...we have been invited to a BBQ tonight, with some old friends.
Last time I went out at night (last sunday, to watch a play my 6th grader was in, from 7~9 pm)..I had a "riba-rage melt-down", from getting over-tired. If I dont go out at night, I am fine.
So here's the problem, if I take a nap now, I will be too groggy
to get back up! I am actually tired already, and it's only 2:30 pm! I dont sleep well, at night, and wake up and do my main functioning from 7 am~2 pm, and then the fatigue sets in!!
Another thing about going out in public is my vanity: I am
almost at week 18 (4 and a half months!) of Tx, and I have anemia...I really look old! Some people I know around town, dont even recognize me these days! I havent dyed my hair in 4 months, so I have silver temples, to match my grey complexion. And I also have these very dark circles under my eyes. Since I avoid the sun, the circles are very apparent, with my pale, ashen complexion.
A little make up helps, and I could wash my hair, but I am also get exhausted, after I take a shower, because of my insomnia. I really want to go out, but at the same time, I already feel exhausted!
Any suggestions? I am trying to sit quietly in the house, onthe computer, and NOT lie down..that would be it for me. I am also thinking, I will make a pot of coffee, around 5 pm, because we areleaving at 6 pm.
I am hoping to just keep the visit short, eat and run. And I really
dont want to mention to any friends, what I am under-going right now. I find it exhausting, talking about Triple Tx, and Hep C....I get very drained, when I talk about my Tx with people, so I am going to keep it to myself!
Last time I went out at night (last sunday, to watch a play my 6th grader was in, from 7~9 pm)..I had a "riba-rage melt-down", from getting over-tired. If I dont go out at night, I am fine.
So here's the problem, if I take a nap now, I will be too groggy
to get back up! I am actually tired already, and it's only 2:30 pm! I dont sleep well, at night, and wake up and do my main functioning from 7 am~2 pm, and then the fatigue sets in!!
Another thing about going out in public is my vanity: I am
almost at week 18 (4 and a half months!) of Tx, and I have anemia...I really look old! Some people I know around town, dont even recognize me these days! I havent dyed my hair in 4 months, so I have silver temples, to match my grey complexion. And I also have these very dark circles under my eyes. Since I avoid the sun, the circles are very apparent, with my pale, ashen complexion.
A little make up helps, and I could wash my hair, but I am also get exhausted, after I take a shower, because of my insomnia. I really want to go out, but at the same time, I already feel exhausted!
Any suggestions? I am trying to sit quietly in the house, onthe computer, and NOT lie down..that would be it for me. I am also thinking, I will make a pot of coffee, around 5 pm, because we areleaving at 6 pm.
I am hoping to just keep the visit short, eat and run. And I really
dont want to mention to any friends, what I am under-going right now. I find it exhausting, talking about Triple Tx, and Hep C....I get very drained, when I talk about my Tx with people, so I am going to keep it to myself!
Whatever you decide.............try to enjoy yourself tonight:):)
I did have one younger friend giggle at me, and she said she didn't even notice my dark circles!
I am on Victrelis, and it makes things taste and smell weird, and makes me think I look like a Zombie!
Thanks for the well wishes, and I always enjoy the food. I've just always felt a little awkward a Social Gatherings, although I do enjoy getting out~
Rest! Don't force your body to do something you can't do. Get rid of this shitty disease and the rest of your life is yours .
Like you said, a little make up and remember, we are our own worst enemies. if you have the energy , go for it!!!!!!!!!!
Just tell hubby if or when you start to fade, just say you're coming down with something and should go home and then.....leave.