One Step at a Time - May 2013

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

and we spent alot of time talking about meopause (sorry FT) and how it wreacks havoc with us for a few years.....fatigue, insomnia, etc

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Mama, you didn't have a reaction to the AB with the wine? I don't understand.

Good luck tomorrow, K9.:yougo:

Hugs to you Glass, JDF, FT, Nora.

I'm tired, grumpy, and want a damn drink! Plus, I'm eating like a madwoman.:upset: Shite.

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Well this is embarrassing :blush:

People I've cried in front of in the last 2 weeks:
Both my bosses (once in each of their offices and once on the phone)
The IT guy from work
3 doctors (an ortho surgeon, a psych and a GP) plus a couple of their receptionists
2 taxi drivers
The postman
My mother (to quote Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman??BIG mistake ? huge?)
My cat (too many times to mention)

Argh!!! Depression really sucks!!!!

I would never yell at you Mama ? I think you did really well. No spanks here - sorry to disappoint you.
Hugs to Juja, nora, mama :h:h

K9 - thinking of you - hope all goes well at the interview

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

I am not taking AB JUJA...
are you taking or will you be tkaing AD's?? I can't remember
I teared up in front of my maintenance supervisor yesterday....but that was out of frustration with a situation we were dealing with
TODAY IS K9'S BIG DAY............................................... .............................................

[JackDanielsGirl]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Good Morning All,

K-9 you will be in my prayers today. Knock'm dead with your charm and ability.

To everyone else, Have a great and safe Tuesday.
JDG

[JackDanielsGirl]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

need advise!!!!

Ok Mama said I could vent anytime so here it goes.

We live 50 yards from my dad. When my mom died he became my best friend, but lately he has changed. He has helped us in more ways than I can count, and I know my drinking has hurt that relationship. But over the last year or so he is continually blaming us, especially my 15 year old son, for things that come up missing.

My son is no saint, but he used to idolize his GF, and now he is hurt at all the accusations, and hardly goes to see him anymore. When questioned he says well he will probably just blame me for something else.

Today he calls and tells me that my son's friends have stolen two iron wheels at the end of his driveway. There are people up and down our driveway all the time at our house and his. Even when he is not home. We live in the country and our drive is about 1/10 of a mile long, you can't see house from road.

I am almost to the point to sell my house and move, eventhough we have lived here 20 years.

Thanks for letting me vent and any advise would be appreciated.
JDG

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

mama bear;1509446 wrote: I am not taking AB JUJA...

Sigh. I can't keep up with who's doing what anymore. Yes, I'm on AD's, if you're asking me.

JDG, I wonder if your father needs a medical check-up? Something's wrong, if this isn't his normal behavior.

Glass, this will pass, this will pass.:kissyface: Get/take the AD's. You obviously need them. Find a good therapist, too. Those are your best first steps for getting out of this dark hole Keep talking to us, too. We're fine with it. Anything, all the time. I thought your list could be a poem about depression.

Still grumpy this a.m., especially after talking to my father last night. ARGHH! Plus, today I'm working with the talker, and a loud talker, at that. She never, ever shuts up. I get a massive headache when I work with her, as do others. I'd wear earplugs, if I didn't have to hear my library patrons.

I think I'm going to take a few days off of work. I need some "me" time.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

too funny Juja..I am dealing with the same thing with my new assistant. She is a very driven over-achiever, but she will never shut up!!! NEVER! we work in very close quarters and it makes me crazy. I just pullled her outside for a smoke and a chat. I told her I appreciated her energy and her desire to do a good job, but PUHLEEZE stop interrupting me, talking over me, etc. I have a methodical way of doing things and she stresses me out. I think she got and we are good for now
JDG....I don't know what to tell you. Have you told your Dad how much he is pushing away the family bc of his constant accusations?? And - he prolly should go to the doctor. Maybe there is a wee bit of memory loss going on?
Juja - I am on AD"s, but not AB!! It's easy to get lost here.
Glass - please know we are thinking of you and worrying.
K9 - what time is the interview??
Hi to everyone else that checks in later

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Juja, "me" time sounds awesome right now. I am looking forward to the long weekend

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Good luck K9, keeping fingers and toes crossed for you today.

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Hi All!

Thank you so much for the well wishes! My interview is at 1:30pm today....it's very obvious too, I have on a nice black skirt, a light green blouse and I have a cute button up jacket to put on later...plus the black nylons and 4" heels....yeah, I don't dress like this every day! LOL :H Whatever it takes though!

JDG - I agree with the others that maybe your dad should see the doctor. He may have a touch of paranoia or other mental thing going on that could probably be leveled out with medication. I know it's hard to see our parents getting older....

So Mama - Your new gal is quite the talker huh? I can talk a lot but I know when to shut the hell up too. LOL I am good at sensing when people are super busy or just don't feel like talking, so I zip it!

Juja - Mama used to take AB, so you weren't too far off! But it gave her headaches. So see, you were on the right track. And I take AD's too...Prozac.

Ok...time to drink coffee and sit real still so I don't mess up my outfit. I will let you all know how it goes!!!!!!!!

p.s. Everyone is commenting on how nice my outfit is....I got it at the Goodwill last night! LOL

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Ok this could NOT be more obvious. Here I am decked out and my boss is wearing her stinkin' styrofoam flip-flops! Gawwwd....let me get this new job and get the hell up outta here!

She's being SUPER nice to me lately too...something is amiss...and that's sad when you have to question why someone is being nice to you....

[JackDanielsGirl]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

mama, k-9,juja,

yes I agree I would love for him to see a DR but he is not willing to admit that there is a problem its always someone elses fault. It is hard to see him getting older he will be 70 in aug but still works everyday and appears to be in reasonably good health otherwise.

Thank you for allowing me to vent, and all the kind words. I am going to ponder how to approach this, so maybe he will listen to reason.

JDG

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Sneaking on at work - had to tell K9 that I'm thinking of her!!! :h

Glass - I'm so sorry. I agree with Juja.

Everyone else - I'll comment later. Not doing too well at the moment. Need to get my mojo back and get committed to this AF life. :upset:

Ok - back to work............

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

We're here for you Nora! You can do this, when you are ready...you know we have your back! :h:h