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Meltdown

lmj90
lmj90
I am in the hospital for an apparent collapse at work. (don't remember anything until I woke up in the ambulance) The doctor say..... Too much stress, not enough sleep, a sudden drop in blood pressure, not to mention complications from my vertigo. UGH!!!

Financial obligations, a large purchase and a vehicle breakdown are among the many reasons why I have no time to rest. I miss my husband so very much. He would be here to share the burden with me and he would be here to support me. I miss every thing so very much!! I am about to hit the one year mark and I am still so lost. Just needed to put my feelings down in black and white and get them out. Thank you for reading

Hugs

Lisa
Community Leadermarjoe
marjoe
Lisa - I'm so glad you wrote. And I hope that you're ok. Darcie's right, stress can do a real number on us, both physically and mentally. Be well - Marsha
Community Leadercliffskat
cliffskat
I am so sorry - that must have been terribly scary - please do try to slow down and rest. You have to make yourself a priority now. Please be careful. I hope you are all right. Is there anyone you can call on to help with these other things that are stressing you out? Now is the time to call in favors and ask for help. Hope you feel better soon.

Love and Hugs,
Martha
Coop84
Coop84
Dear Lisa, I am so sorry that this happened to you. Your body is definitely trying to tell you to slow down and take care of yourself. Stress has a huge toll on us while we are going through this horrible journey. Yes, try and reach out to family or friends for help. I do not know what I would have done without them. Sending you healing hugs and positive, calming energy. Sue
AfterMom
AfterMom
SO SORRY! Take care of you!
HUGS.
Rainbow27
Rainbow27
oh Lisa so sorry you are going through a rough time. It sure the heck is not easy after the loss of a spouse. I live totally alone here so still go to a support group and it helps to share each week. You need to give yourself permission to take a break and get some much needed rest. We are here for you. Many hugs,
joec85
joec85
Lisa,
You are in my thoughts tonight. Please take the time you need to rest your body and mind. Stress and a lack of sleep can be powerful agents in harming oneself.

I hope you have a speedy recovery.
handg
handg
adding my concerns to this post. Hugs...
KimKos
KimKos
Lisa I am so sorry that you had to have a collapse. You are in my thoughts. Sending wishes of hope for strength to help you through a very tough turn in your private journey.
sandeestttn
sandeestttn
Please keep us informed on how you are doing. We worry... hugs Sandee
lmj90
lmj90
Thank you everyone for the thoughts, prayers and hugs.
I'm home. I am on a restricted diet, some medicine and can't go back to work until Tuesday. The doctor says my blood pressure dropped because of some medicine I was taking for a bladder and kidney infection. That in combination with, stress, lack of sleep and a few other things is what he feels caused the collapse.

Hugs to everyone!!

Lisa
shaneslove
shaneslove
Glad you are home, and I hope you are able to rest and heal
scottito
scottito
I thank God you're recovering at home. I know I got close to that same point a few months back. But then I found this wonderful support group and started getting a little better every day. Lisa, don't worry. Everything is going to be okay. God bless you ~ Scott
loveddogs
loveddogs
Lisa, I am so happy to hear you are home now. Surely grief and stress are only complicated by an infection. Please take exceptional care of yourself. Get plenty of rest, everything else can wait. It's about you. Hugs and Love, Michele
lmj90
lmj90
They released me and I came home to an empty house and that was hard. I am on a restricted diet and that's going ok, I could stand to loose a few pounds even though the restrictions are for other things I think the doctor is killing two birds with one stone.
I went out to go to the gas station and some lady blew a yield sign and hit me. I am ok other than being banged up and have a broken hand. My car is a total loss. Can we say stress again??
The police are looking into her insurance coverage because when she was questioned she was very vague. "as the world turns I guess" I hope everyone has a good week.

Sending good thoughts to all the DS family

Lisa
luvevergreens
luvevergreens
Lisa,
I am so sorry the accident happened to you now. Having a broken hand is another blow to your body and mind. Support, time and rest have helped me through a couple of misfortunes, mixed with some B vitamins for my nerves. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. A big hug and a few tears for you. Take care, Mary
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