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Hey Mag,
The doc said I still have a lot of swelling in the two toes that were swollen three weeks ago. He asked me about anti-inflammatories, and I reminded him about the gastic bypass. He was going to put me on prednisone, but I just got off of it, and still have significant swelling. He asked about Lasix, a diuretic, but I am already on it. All I can do is stay off the foot as much a possible and come back in six weeks. At that time, if they are still swollen, he will put me on prednisone again.
The therapy is psychotherapy. I inherited bipolar disorder from Mom, and alcoholism from Dad, along with developing borderline personality disorder in my younger days. I ruined my marriage with my behavior, and only started becoming stable when my ex moved out and filed for divorce. It is a miracle my kids want me in their lives. My son, the one that took me to Florida for Spring Training as a Christmas present, told me that the reason my kids and I have a good relationship is because I took responsibility for my behavior, and changed the way I relate to them. I learned the importance of doing that from my Mom, who never took responsibility, and never attempted to change how she relates. Her attitude is, "I am the Mom/Grandmother, and I am entitled to be a *****"
Sorry to go into so much detail, but I was discussing these very issues in my session this afternoon. I still struggle with a lot of guilt and shame during family events where I must see my ex and his wife. We all get along very well, and help each other out. In fact, his wife was at my sis-in-law's bridal shower last week, and they are going to drive down to Maryland for her wedding in July. (Sis-in-law is my brother's widow, not ex's sister.)
I am really looking forward to my job. I have a lot of training to undergo in the next two weeks.
Thanks for asking.
Hugs,
Trish
The doc said I still have a lot of swelling in the two toes that were swollen three weeks ago. He asked me about anti-inflammatories, and I reminded him about the gastic bypass. He was going to put me on prednisone, but I just got off of it, and still have significant swelling. He asked about Lasix, a diuretic, but I am already on it. All I can do is stay off the foot as much a possible and come back in six weeks. At that time, if they are still swollen, he will put me on prednisone again.
The therapy is psychotherapy. I inherited bipolar disorder from Mom, and alcoholism from Dad, along with developing borderline personality disorder in my younger days. I ruined my marriage with my behavior, and only started becoming stable when my ex moved out and filed for divorce. It is a miracle my kids want me in their lives. My son, the one that took me to Florida for Spring Training as a Christmas present, told me that the reason my kids and I have a good relationship is because I took responsibility for my behavior, and changed the way I relate to them. I learned the importance of doing that from my Mom, who never took responsibility, and never attempted to change how she relates. Her attitude is, "I am the Mom/Grandmother, and I am entitled to be a *****"
Sorry to go into so much detail, but I was discussing these very issues in my session this afternoon. I still struggle with a lot of guilt and shame during family events where I must see my ex and his wife. We all get along very well, and help each other out. In fact, his wife was at my sis-in-law's bridal shower last week, and they are going to drive down to Maryland for her wedding in July. (Sis-in-law is my brother's widow, not ex's sister.)
I am really looking forward to my job. I have a lot of training to undergo in the next two weeks.
Thanks for asking.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Trish,
Thanks for sharing. I'm so glad you have a good relationship with your children. I love kids and wanted 6 or more with a house with a white picket fence. Didn't happen. Many times I have said I'm glad I didn't due to the bi-polar situation. Probably wouldn't have gone well. I am still very blessed in my life. Dealing with the mental and emotional issues has made me a stronger person (I think) Mag
Thanks for sharing. I'm so glad you have a good relationship with your children. I love kids and wanted 6 or more with a house with a white picket fence. Didn't happen. Many times I have said I'm glad I didn't due to the bi-polar situation. Probably wouldn't have gone well. I am still very blessed in my life. Dealing with the mental and emotional issues has made me a stronger person (I think) Mag
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