Todd, that's just stupid. Stupid insurance.
I think I've been approved for SSI. I applied, was denied, appealed, had a hearing, was sent to a couple of doctors who agreed with me, and now I'm waiting for the court, only I just got a letter that I've been assigned an insurance company, so I think that means it's a done deal.
I have not been doing well. I have physically been wandering up and down near a not-too-shabby mean, but mentally, I cracked. I'm not sure what did it, but there have been a lot of stressors with the kids this last couple of years. Kara got depressed enough to consider suicide while Aidan started acting out and threatening it.. .at school...because he liked everyone scurrying around in a panic for him. Until, that is, they said they would have to have him hospitalized.
Things are better for everyone. Kara and I are sharing the best therapist ever and Aidan is awesome, so all is well, but ... Saying all that to explain that I may miss a post that's directed at me or misunderstand or post too much, or... I don't know, just wanted to warn ahead of time. No hugs or comfort necessary, really, just don't want to be an annoyance.
Edit for spelling.
You have a far way to go to become an annoyance.
Deena, it is such a joy to have you back with us. I'm sorry it has been such a rough road, and it is so good to read that things are going well with you and your family now.
Missing posts, misunderstanding, and over posting... sounds familiar. Few of us haven't done all of the above!
We may crack up occasionally, but the Phoenix Board endures. So we can skip 1,000 posts and jump back in when it feels good.
Consider yourself hugged.
Definitely what Laura said.
I'm picking up my nieces to do some Christmas shopping with ltc and me after school today. I should make a list so I don't get completely overwhelmed.
Oh, and I've been meaning to post. I bought myself a weighted blanket with birthday money over the summer, and I finally started using it a few weeks ago. It is one of the best purchases I have ever made.; I've never slept so well.
I've never slept so well.
So important! Good to hear it is working for you. Do you have the MRI scheduled now that the fiends have approved it?
Oooh. Where did you get that, SJ? I think Aidan needs one, and possibly Greg, who has also recently been diagnosed as autistic! High functioning (they don't actually use aspergers anymore), but definitely autistic. It explains so much.
Therapy today. I have met quite a few therapists over the last few years, and never met one as awesome as the one we have now. She and I finish one another's sentences sometimes. She is also a trauma survivor, and ought to be a buffista.
You guys are the best people ever, hands down. I don't know what I'd do without you. I decorated the tree this year. The kids have been doing it the last couple of years, but for some reason, this year they just didn't really want to. I was glad I did, though, because a lot of the ornaments on there are from buffistas and other old friends, and it gave me lots of warm fuzzies.
I have a weighted blanket too, and I can't figure out if I'm sleeping better or I'm just convincing myself that I'm sleeping better.
No now I'm waiting to hear from the scheduling department.
I bought it from gravityblankets dot com. Very pricey but worth it.
