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[Zoe7]

Goodnight @BlueBay Sleep well Hon 

[Meowmy]

@BlueBay So good to see you are having a great day. Seems you are getting a lot better. That is so remarkable . You are great lady. A lot of good things will still come.

[Meowmy]

@BlueBay @Have a good night.

[Shaz51]

good night my sister @BlueBay 

are you drinking enough water through the day xxxx

I have to remember to do this too xx

[Owlunar]

Hi @BlueBay 

Whatever is causing your BP to fluctuate so much is quite possibly stress from what goes on in your life but still - it needs treatment

There are many different kinds of reasons for high BP and many kinds of medication - has your doctor mentioned putting you onto a different preparation - 

And yes - I know - the side effects of some of these things are unpleasant but you need to find the right one for you and you will feel much better

I hope having an early night helped and that you feel better today

Dec

[BlueBay]

Hi @Owlunar @Shaz51 @Meowmy @Zoe7 @Razzle @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member  and others 🙂

Well my headache is still here, didn't sleep well at all.  I woke up a few times, my mind is racing with so many thoughts.

I can't seem to stop it.  So now its day 4 of this headache.  I don't like taking meds, i am drinking lots of water.

I am seeing my regular psychologist this afternoon, not sure what we'll talk about but just go with the flow.

I am home with my D and will try to do some more sewing.  

it's raining now which is good for the garden, hopefully clear up later, wanted to go for a walk.  

hope everyone has a nice day 

Forgot to say @Owlunar  just came back from my doctor, got the flu shot.  and the nurse checked my BP.  today it was 147/94 which was better than yesterday.  going back friday morning to check it again.

I now can't wait to see my psychiatrist in a few weeks to talk about my email to him.  

[Owlunar]

Hi @BlueBay 

Yes - we have rain here today too and I forgot some washing I left on the line last night - how disappointing!

I'm glad your BP is a bit less - perhaps taking things quietly yesterday helped - with your headaches - have you had your eyes checked lately - having your eyes tested is Bulk Billed by Medicare and might be helpful - and of course - you might have already had that attended too

All the best with your psychologist today - you can talk about your email to your psyche - you did well with that - having an agendum when you visit is a good idea but I know - the conversation often goes elsewhere but talking about your email would be a real positive - that was one huge step forward and you can talk about building on that.

And then there's your psyche too - there is no need to feel intimidated by a person who seems to have authority - he is a person just like yourself with his own life and issues to deal with - it's empowering to learn to stand up for oneself - hey - I have to do this with the pain specialist in a couple of weeks - I am getting ready to do that - I did it the last time I saw her and I will do it again and I have my GP behind me - he is going to write me a letter to take with me telling her I have been trying to comply with her ideas but it hasn't worked very well -

We can learn to do this and you started this well last week - I am really pleased you did - it was such a hard thing for you to do but you did it - I am feeling really excited you did that with such a positive outcome

Dec

[Meowmy]

@BlueBay Hope you have a nice day. Sewing sound good. Wish you a nice walk when the rain clears up.

[Owlunar]

Hi @BlueBay 

How did things go with your psychologist today? I am looking forward to hearing

Dec

[Shaz51]

thinking of you @BlueBay