Through Thick and Thin

Thursday, January 30, 2014

January 30, 2014

Winter blahs, cabin fever, seasonal depression, simply stir crazy? Does that sound familiar to anyone?  As far as I know the only one that I have experienced so far is the stir crazy.  Actually maybe it's just the "crazy" part.  "Minnie Paws" seems to be knocking at the door. I can feel periods of anxiety over sometimes absolutely nothing, my patience has been wearing thin, and I have had some night sweats. Oh the joys. My yearly was in December so the menopause discussion ensued. Of course with a history of breast cancer hormone therapy is not an option. It was a relief that my NP had some ideas to share. At least I have options.

Of course every day stress can be a huge factor and to say that our family has experienced stress would be an understatement. The fresh start to a new year hasn't panned out so well. Another friend from church has been diagnosed with breast cancer, her second occurrence as she has had thyroid. Yet another is awaiting testing in hopes her lump is a cyst, another has colon cancer and another continues on chemo for a recurrence. The new puppy has been sick and needed lots of extra attention. Kinsey had second thoughts on the whole engagement thing and I totaled my Suburban on black ice. The shooting at Purdue was quite frightening as Brad is on campus all the time for work. We know so many who attend and work there and they all were on my mind. And what about the crazy weather and of course the impending issues with the propane shortage?

I came home the other night and Brad was on the phone. Apparently I  looked pathetic because he grabbed me, gave me a big hug, and whispered "You look stressed." Good read dear, good read!  Feeling completely overwhelmed I solicited prayers from friends, and they could be felt immediately. Being a firm believer that God helps those who help themselves I tried to do my part. Our Jacuzzi tub is amazing therapy! Beyond that an evening glass of wine, some scrapping, painting toe nails with Kinsey, and cranking up some good tunes to drown out any stressful thoughts. Ahh, free therapy at it's best!

Needless to say February can't come soon enough, and after that Spring Break in March. Hallelujah!

Since I mentioned toe nails this seemed a fitting way to sign off. Now that is priceless free therapy!