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Self-care
One of the biggest things I still struggle with in my recovery is self-care. Not coincidentally, I noticed last weekend when I got together with my folks for Dad's birthday how frail Mom looked. She's the textbook 'martyr' of the family, runs on about 4 hours of sleep a night, takes care of everyone else but herself. Sigh.
I'm still not up to par since my surgery last month and am waiting to hear back on lab results. The doctor felt it was worth it to check for anemia, see if I'm getting enough minerals in my diet, and also run a full thyroid panel because my dad is hypothyroid, which he takes medication for.
The fatigue is almost debilitating. He did tell me I'm being too impatient with 'bouncing back', and to continue taking it easy, which for the most part I have. It's taken every ounce of effort just to concentrate on my college classes, so housework has fallen by the wayside as youngest daughter has pooped out on that.
I sit here with about 12 hours worth of notes to take in pathophysiology, and I feel guilty for not hopping up and doing the dishes. Quick someone, smack me with a wet noodle!
I'm still not up to par since my surgery last month and am waiting to hear back on lab results. The doctor felt it was worth it to check for anemia, see if I'm getting enough minerals in my diet, and also run a full thyroid panel because my dad is hypothyroid, which he takes medication for.
The fatigue is almost debilitating. He did tell me I'm being too impatient with 'bouncing back', and to continue taking it easy, which for the most part I have. It's taken every ounce of effort just to concentrate on my college classes, so housework has fallen by the wayside as youngest daughter has pooped out on that.
I sit here with about 12 hours worth of notes to take in pathophysiology, and I feel guilty for not hopping up and doing the dishes. Quick someone, smack me with a wet noodle!
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no smilie with a wet noodle - all they had was this one with the stick!
but how about a big ole
and a gentle reminder that the dishes will be just fine to sit there - take good care of yourself!! Self-care is a struggle for me also. One step at a time! Every little bit helps us do a little more!
YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!
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Sorry, all I had handy was a skillet.
Be easy on yourself...you need to heal. I've found that when I start showing physical signs of wear and tear, its a red flag for me to evaluate my actions. Its a shame I'm often the last to notice, but I did at least give up the martyr role (I was very comfortable in that role for years)
Now relax, and put some ice on that head
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will this do, and you can just return the favor cause I sure need one right now.seriously I think you are doing amazing with taking on all of those classes, just after surgery. Please be kind to yourself.
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So, that SuperWoman cape of yours? I thought you put that away!
Time takes time.
I have no idea, but I'm thinking by the name of pathophysiowhatchamacallit not being able to do too much more than studying is probably a good thing!
Be good to yourself!
Time takes time.
I have no idea, but I'm thinking by the name of pathophysiowhatchamacallit not being able to do too much more than studying is probably a good thing!
Be good to yourself!
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Wow! Skillets, sticks, and kicks! You folks are the best!
Anvil, I did run dishwater and start them soaking so I felt like I accomplished something. Believe it or not, I've had two situations in my life where I had started college and got some very strong God-signals I was overloaded and decided it just wasn't the time for school.
This time it's my ticket out of the dysfunctional dance with my parents (Dad's footing my bills right now since I'm still fighting for my disability), and I've signed a contract with Vo-Rehab to see it through till graduation.
I've decided today that instead of fighting those periods during the day when the fatigue hits super hard, I'm going to listen to my body and take a nap. The rest of the world can wait!
DeVon-taking notes on T lymphcytes and B lymphocytes right now
Anvil, I did run dishwater and start them soaking so I felt like I accomplished something. Believe it or not, I've had two situations in my life where I had started college and got some very strong God-signals I was overloaded and decided it just wasn't the time for school.
This time it's my ticket out of the dysfunctional dance with my parents (Dad's footing my bills right now since I'm still fighting for my disability), and I've signed a contract with Vo-Rehab to see it through till graduation.
I've decided today that instead of fighting those periods during the day when the fatigue hits super hard, I'm going to listen to my body and take a nap. The rest of the world can wait!
DeVon-taking notes on T lymphcytes and B lymphocytes right now
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Originally Posted by anvilhead 
NAPS RULE!!!!!!!
lymphocytes??? not so much. i did do a wikipedia search for the Cliff Notes version!!!
WIKIPEDIA RULES TOO!!!!
lymphocytes??? not so much. i did do a wikipedia search for the Cliff Notes version!!!
WIKIPEDIA RULES TOO!!!!
I don't think Cliff Notes is going to help in this class. I'm no dummy, but gads it's a stinker of a class! It's taxing my mental muscles!
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Originally Posted by anvilhead
so, which lymphocyte class is responsible for the secretion of antibodies?
just seeing if you're still awake!
just seeing if you're still awake!
The B lymphocytes- they secrete lymphokines that induce the B cells to proliferate, mature into plasma cells, and produce antibodies.
Did I pass?
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Originally Posted by anvilhead
so i said to myself, Self? what's the message here???? it was loud and clear, SLOW DOWN, you move too fast (gotta make the morning last now, kicking down the cobblestones....doo n da doo doo....can anybody fill in the last part???). so i finished up the quarter and took a break from school.
and the "lymphocyte class" discussion makes me feel like I'm watching an episode of "House"
We all love "House" - he's an A - of course we love him!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by anvilhead
you pass!!!
ok, one more....easy....
in which blood cells, RED or WHITE, are lymphocytes found?
ok, one more....easy....
in which blood cells, RED or WHITE, are lymphocytes found?
Now where's my cane?!
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((DeVon)) - if it makes you feel any better, I HATED the pathophysiology part of my anatomy and pathophysiology class (actually didn't like the anatomy part, much, either). My professor was a sadistic medical school professor and I struggled through 2 quarters of it, after being out of school for over 10 years.
I finally had to accept that I was not going to ace these classes, heck I was going to be lucky to pass them. The week of my 2nd quarter final, I was t-boned and had my car totaled, mom was sick in the hospital and I started a new job. I was darned grateful to get a "c"!
Naps really do help. We get so focused on studying, that our brain gets overloaded. We NEED to take a break. It took me most of nursing school to figure that out. I had to be, literally, dragged away from my books to take a break...and found out I did BETTER on tests when I was forced to take those breaks.
So, whether it's a nap, or just a mental break, treat yourself, okay? Play with the zoo-crew, look outside to give your eyes something to look at, besides a book, etc.
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
I finally had to accept that I was not going to ace these classes, heck I was going to be lucky to pass them. The week of my 2nd quarter final, I was t-boned and had my car totaled, mom was sick in the hospital and I started a new job. I was darned grateful to get a "c"!
Naps really do help. We get so focused on studying, that our brain gets overloaded. We NEED to take a break. It took me most of nursing school to figure that out. I had to be, literally, dragged away from my books to take a break...and found out I did BETTER on tests when I was forced to take those breaks.
So, whether it's a nap, or just a mental break, treat yourself, okay? Play with the zoo-crew, look outside to give your eyes something to look at, besides a book, etc.
Hugs and prayers!
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sheez, I'm glad I'm still at the beginning of my courses...I'm still at "intro to allied health care" and "strategies for independent learning"...I have a ways to go I COULD do a lot more, if I'd spend less time on SR, but I do have my priorities!
They're just not interesting...they put me to sleep.
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
I COULD do a lot more, if I'd spend less time on SR, but I do have my priorities!They're just not interesting...they put me to sleep.
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
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Originally Posted by anvilhead
wha?
oh you mean the International Classification of Diseases and their diagnosis codes...of COURSE!
duh, like who didn't know that????
what's the code for addiction???
oh you mean the International Classification of Diseases and their diagnosis codes...of COURSE!
duh, like who didn't know that???? what's the code for addiction???
'Drug' addiction 304.9
'Alcoholic' (ethyl) (methyl) (wood) 303.9
'Morphine' (-like substances) 304.0
(5th digit classification is also used to specify either 'unspecified', 'continuous', 'episodic', 'in remission')
There's a bunch of them.
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Dude, what are you going to school for?? My brain is frazzled with insurance, valentines day parties, cards etc. Couldn't fathom learning all of that right now!
Hang in there, you're doing it - even though you don't know how sometimes.
Hang in there, you're doing it - even though you don't know how sometimes.
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Originally Posted by Callie
Dude, what are you going to school for?? My brain is frazzled with insurance, valentines day parties, cards etc. Couldn't fathom learning all of that right now!
Hang in there, you're doing it - even though you don't know how sometimes.
Hang in there, you're doing it - even though you don't know how sometimes.
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