Kidney Infection Makes Depression Feel Worse

Sunday, August 03, 2008 – 12:15 P.M. My medicine for the kidney infection does not seem to be working as well today as it did yesterday. My body still feels cold even though it should be warm. As for pain, even the pain medication does not appear to be as effective as it should. I have the option of increasing my dosage, but I have an aversion to taking lots of medicine.   I talked with my sister late yesterday afternoon. She was unhappy because if her husband had still been alive, it would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. Additionally, neither of her children had called, and she did not know whether they had forgotten the anniversary, or just did not know what to say to her. After we got off the phone, I emailed both of her children and reminded them about the anniversary. Her daughter had forgotten. I have not heard from her son.   Tomorrow morning, I am seeing my social worker, which is a good thing because I feel as though there are too many things happening in my life right now, and this is causing me a lot of stress. A lot of stress is one of the triggers that cause me to have strong cravings for crack cocaine. I have sensed that craving for a couple of weeks, but I do not want to even go there.   After seeing my social worker, I have to see my psychiatrist who prescribes most of my meds. Both of their offices are just down the hall from one another, so that will make this easier.   Quotes for Success: “Don't confuse fame with success. Madonna is one; Helen Keller is the other.”   Erma Bombeck