{{Bitches}} Overwhelmed here and mostly reading and nodding.
Drew, quick~relief~ma! Being in the ER does not count as quality time off.
Angel: Just admit it: you think you're gonna ride in, save the day, and sweep Buffy off her--Spike: Like you're not thinking the same thing. Angel: I'm already seeing somebody. Spike: What, dog girl?
'The Girl in Question'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Laura - Jun 08, 2015 6:47:35 am PDT #19721 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
sj - Jun 08, 2015 6:52:56 am PDT #19722 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Tons of pain-relief~ma headed ND's way.
{{{Laura}}}
My father-in-law is going to be here in about a half hour to take me to my infusion, and my anxiety levels are still high. I can't really take anything. Any suggestions for calming down quickly?
Steph L. - Jun 08, 2015 6:55:06 am PDT #19723 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Slow deep breaths? Cool washcloths (or ice packs) on your wrists?
Connie Neil - Jun 08, 2015 6:57:56 am PDT #19724 of 30002
brillig
Does anyone have a snuggly kitten or puppy you can hug?
sj - Jun 08, 2015 7:04:31 am PDT #19725 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Breathing isn't helping. I'll try the ice on the wrists that usually helps, I was just to anxious to think of it. I think it's partly that we're about to have a big storm and my body is being wonky.
Everyone around me has cats, which I'm deathly allergic to, so snuggling one would definitely not be calming.
Connie Neil - Jun 08, 2015 7:07:12 am PDT #19726 of 30002
brillig
which I'm deathly allergic too
Sad. Perhaps an iguana? (ceases being 'helpful')
sj - Jun 08, 2015 7:18:28 am PDT #19727 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm sorry, Connie. I didn't mean to sound ungrateful for the advice.
lisah - Jun 08, 2015 7:20:35 am PDT #19728 of 30002
Punishingly Intricate
Is there something soothing you can listen to, sj? I sometimes listen to ASMR videos on youtube when I'm having trouble falling asleep. Also, listening to yoga podcasts can be really relaxing to me. I like this lady a lot:
Laura - Jun 08, 2015 7:42:33 am PDT #19729 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
{{sj}} I loved smonster's mention of naming the anxiety. It appealed to me since living in a named storm area it reminds me that they don't last long and are over. And I really like storms, so there is that.
How many infusions do you need to get?
Connie Neil - Jun 08, 2015 7:53:24 am PDT #19730 of 30002
brillig
I'm sorry, Connie. I didn't mean to sound ungrateful for the advice.
My dear, you are in a state of near-endless frustration with your condition. I understand.