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I woke up with an upper respiratory infection on Monday. I've been feverish and have a stuffed up head and a barking cough for 2 days now. I've slept through the day and the night for both days now. I'm hoping to pull myself together and get out into the cold get to a medical clinic tomorrow to get antibiotics.
Usually I love living alone, since it means I don't have to try to adapt my PTSD symptoms to a room mate's presence, especially my startle response. But at times like this I wouldn't mind having someone who'd drive me to the doctor. On the plus side, though, I've got health insurance, so I can get myself taken care of after I get myself there.
If I'm not participating and contributing much here this week, that's why. Be well, everybody.
Usually I love living alone, since it means I don't have to try to adapt my PTSD symptoms to a room mate's presence, especially my startle response. But at times like this I wouldn't mind having someone who'd drive me to the doctor. On the plus side, though, I've got health insurance, so I can get myself taken care of after I get myself there.
If I'm not participating and contributing much here this week, that's why. Be well, everybody.
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I feel so dirty and used I was drunk and passed out at a party when I came around some guy was on top of me rapeing me he covered my mouth and told me to shut up afterwards he got up and got dressed and said I better not tell anyone I found my friend and reported that I had been raped after having medical checks and them getting DNA I've taken the morning after pill IAM just so depressed and...
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Upon his departure, he remarked, "I am in many people’s pockets; no one will believe you." Have you ever grappled with the silence that follows sexual assault, where the perceived impossibility of being believed necessitates self-censorship?
sending warm greetings and prayers of healing friend Muji.
Jewells
Ok Muji, for the coughing - slather some Vick's VapoRub on your chest for sure, and I've heard putting it on the bottoms of your feet helps too. If you do that, dont forget socks to protect your sheets. My kids roll their eyes when I mention Vicks, which I do a lot, but I swear by it. My grandma passed Vicks uses down to me. It also eases forehead (sinus) headaches and muscle aches!
Chamomile tea on a regular basis will build up your immune system and it tastes great. Plus it tastes yummy. Take care.
You all stay warm, too!
It's been a GREAT help to be getting hugs and posts of encouragement here while staying home and making myself sleep and push fluids like I'm supposed to. You have the healing touch!
Everybody else be well, too, in this cold shap.
Muji