Epic wanting that support is normal. It's not anti feminist.
Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
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askye - Aug 13, 2015 4:15:23 pm PDT #21137 of 30002
Thrive to spite them
askye - Aug 13, 2015 4:25:54 pm PDT #21138 of 30002
Thrive to spite them
I think my meds manager wants to break up with me, so to speak. Not because she's a bad person but she's not a psychatirst and my needs are a bit out of her range.
But we talked about it and then I saw my therapist and some of the same territory was covered. But neither of them believe I have an "organic" mental illness. They both think that I have PTSD, since childhood and it's just been misdiagnosed multiple times. I'm willing to believe them because, frankly, seeking treatment for bipolar disorder isn't getting me where I want to be. Part that is going to be exploring going off medication or seriously reducing it.
Other than it's a matter of changing my own perception of myself and look for triggers and things.
EpicTangent - Aug 13, 2015 5:14:38 pm PDT #21139 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
So, heard back from the Dr at Mom's rehab and last night's MRI did reveal a small stroke, so I don't know how much, if any, of the language deficit she's going to get back. He's working on getting her fluids equalized so that her kidneys and her heart aren't in such immediate danger, but he basically said she's dying. I've suspected for a while now (5 hospitalizations in 3 months), but it was still hard to hear. He said she's got probably 6 months to a year (though a year is optimistic). Still processing.
And now I'm leaving to go see her. My brother's finally coming too. Glad to know when the actual death knell rings he'll finally step up.
smonster - Aug 13, 2015 5:41:58 pm PDT #21140 of 30002
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Oh Jesus, Epic, I'm so sorry. I know that's not at all what you wanted to hear.
askye - Aug 13, 2015 5:44:45 pm PDT #21141 of 30002
Thrive to spite them
I'm so sorry Epic.
Ginger - Aug 13, 2015 5:57:51 pm PDT #21142 of 30002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I'm sorry, Epic.
Maria - Aug 13, 2015 6:16:33 pm PDT #21143 of 30002
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
I am so sorry, Epic. Much love and strength to you.
Zenkitty - Aug 13, 2015 6:42:54 pm PDT #21144 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Epic, I'm so sorry about your mom.
WindSparrow - Aug 13, 2015 6:56:12 pm PDT #21145 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Brackets and peace~ma, Epic.
sj - Aug 13, 2015 7:24:47 pm PDT #21146 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Epic, I'm so sorry. All sorts of ~ma to you and your mother.