SICKLY
I have not slept. In 48 hours.
I am going to jump out a window.
I have tried decongestant pills, nasal strips, saline nose drops, vapo-baths, steam, EVERYTHING. I am SO CONGESTED and can't breathe through my nose when I lie down. And I can't breathe through my throat because it's dry and sore.
I want to strangle this cold.
In other news, classes were fine today. One day at a time. One day at a time. I have told myself this: I still have total permission to give up and do whatever I need to do- but certainly not before I give this a fair fight. I want to try my hardest to get adjusted. I can't go ending everything before I even give it a shot. I'm talking to people a little more slowly but surely. I know, though, that tomorrow my face could be right back to red again. I am taking baby steps.
My friend from the mall and I are going to have a sleepover soon- she is so sweet and I feel a bit better now that I met at least one person.
Still purging, but not my focus right now. Trying to hang onto life.
Hope everyone is well, I'm off to rub my damn nose raw with tissues again! xo
I am going to jump out a window.
I have tried decongestant pills, nasal strips, saline nose drops, vapo-baths, steam, EVERYTHING. I am SO CONGESTED and can't breathe through my nose when I lie down. And I can't breathe through my throat because it's dry and sore.
I want to strangle this cold.
In other news, classes were fine today. One day at a time. One day at a time. I have told myself this: I still have total permission to give up and do whatever I need to do- but certainly not before I give this a fair fight. I want to try my hardest to get adjusted. I can't go ending everything before I even give it a shot. I'm talking to people a little more slowly but surely. I know, though, that tomorrow my face could be right back to red again. I am taking baby steps.
My friend from the mall and I are going to have a sleepover soon- she is so sweet and I feel a bit better now that I met at least one person.
Still purging, but not my focus right now. Trying to hang onto life.
Hope everyone is well, I'm off to rub my damn nose raw with tissues again! xo
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NyQuil?
ahhh u poor thinjg! glad ed is not the focus rite nw but sori it is replaced with this damn cold
Decongestion pills can keep you awake! But then so can not being able to breathe! Ugh! Niquil is more of a downer so would not want to mix those two up. Also you need to consider how the OTC meds mix with your psych meds!
If I remember correctly you had the same sort of anxiety transitioning from junior high to high school. If you made that leap you can make this one.
Now when do you check out your new local theater group?.......
Well maybe that can wait until your nose stops honking?:)
You know you can always count on my, especially for class anxieties as that is my specialty. I know all the tricks to get you through the day.
Feel free to message or chat as needed. Try me anytime. Even in class. My students do it to me when I am teaching, so it\'s only fair.
Sorry to hear that you\'re battling that lousy resp problem!!! You\'ve got to watch it with the decongestants -- they can start to have a rebound effect. Poor thing!! It really does sound like you\'ve tried it all!!! Maybe it\'s time for a trip to the doctor -- do you think you might have a low grade sinus infection? Maybe you need an antibiotic.
And I agree -- you want to be careful about mixing some of the OTC drugs with your psych meds.
Sorry that you\'re still purging. I don\'t know if I think you can put it on the back burner, but hope that it\'s going reasonably well for you.
I think your baby steps are working!!! I think it sounds like you are doing VERY well, overall!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Good luck with ALL your endeavors!!! (((((Hugs)))))
You just cant win can ya Megs. lol. Sucks about the nose and the inability to sleep, being tired does NOT help getting rid of colds.. it actually makes it a lot worse. gravol and sleepytime tea.. thats my trick.
Go easy on yourself bud. I know how hard it is not to purge.. but that cannot be helping your throat.. Sucks that you are struggling but you can look forward to your sleepover.. yay
Baby steps will eventually lead to toddler steps and before you know it full stride will set in!