So I thought maybe it was time to reflect on some positive things going for me right now; I get so bogged down moaning about the med side effects that it gets very depressing to hear. Plus it’s repetitive, it’s the same old bitching about fatigue and lack of motivation, blah, blah, blah. Enough already. Time for a Gratitude List, haven’t done that in awhile, so here goes:
Gratitude List In A Heatwave
1. I’m sane and sober. No wandering outside in the heat; no hungover headache to contend with, or guilty regrets.
2. I’m inside in the AC; completely comfortable and cool.
3. I’m well hydrated, glass of ice water at my side.
4. My husband Michael is here, taking care of me and Basset Lily.
5. I have my books and the TV to occupy me.
6. Mom or my friends are a phone call away if I start to feel isolated.
7. I can practice my writing.
8. I can create cold dishes for us to enjoy for dinner.
9. I can Zoom an AA meeting.
10. I have a fan in the bedroom so I can sleep comfortably at night.
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It’s oppressive outside right now but I’m completely comfortable here inside. How fortunate I am. Things appear to be working well with that slight reduction we did last weekend with my Gabapentin. I feel alert this afternoon. I like that. If things continue to go well I will ask Dr. Levy if we can reduce my 4:00 pm dose by 400 mg. I won’t push it, but it might be something we consider. Right now I think my anxiety is well-controlled. What a relief!
I’m making tacos for dinner tonight, easy meal to prepare and I won’t be using the stove for that long. I make a special tomato avocado salsa that we love, I’ve been doing this recipe for years. I know it by heart. Tomorrow is my writing group, we are reflecting on the Serenity Prayer. I suggested this prompt, thought it would be a good exercise for the group.
Stay cool everyone. This heatwave will end soon. Only a few more days to go. That is, until the next one. But we won’t think about that. Signing off from my corner of the globe. Until next time.
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