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ali - I think you will do fine. I suspect you are your own worst critic.

jenny10 - Good ideas. This thread started many years ago and the OP (original Poster) left some years ago. Generally this thread is used to let off steam, vent, whatever. It has become very useful for that and covers a wide range of topics.
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cook one bigger portion and freeze it so you dont have to cook gain some days.
fast food is ok now and again. I think you need to cook and freeze and maybe some meals dont have be be elaborate - an omelette for example - break a couple eggs - whisk - a pinch salt/pepper in a small frying pan - put under grill to cook the top and sprinkle a little cheese on top - 10minutes. Serve with toast or salad. Who doesnt like some beans on toast at times - sprinkle cheese on top and you have a filling meal. Soup for lunch and a roll - boil your own veg with a stock cube or buy if money ok and just heat up. yogurt and banana for breakfast ? bran cereal? - 5 minutes? Serve a drink before dinner - that may regulate the appetite?
Yogurt after meals helps full up.
As for you - maybe time for a switch in meals - and include some healthier options which may be quicker to prepare - you'll have more energy end of day. Good luck. Its not easy but rewarding when you get a good system in place and the benefits to your health - even if its just for less work
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Not recently but I have had days when it seems as though my post hasn't loaded, but it's just slow to show up - part of the bugs I mentioned on the thread pinned to the top of our news feed.
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*I've noticed the past couple of days that everything is double posting, and I have to be careful not to hit "Enter" again and instead check and see if the comment is posted. That's a new bug for me. Anyone else? It could be my choice of browser, maybe.
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Thank you, CW and Margaret.

If I'm posting about a paper on the whine thread late at night, that means I have two working brain cells, and the rest of my bandwidth is fried. I'm not thinking straight; my brain is on overload.

Great suggestion to check through the Parkinson's posts -- thank you! My goal is to get a more personalized feel for what neuroimaging means to patients. I'm not going to become a radiologist so for me, it's more about how imaging helps or doesn't help folks with PD.

I'm glad to be learning this stuff, indeed. It's just a bit to take in. And some of you are right nerds (i.e., very intelligent and have been around elder care and this forum for a long time).

My fritz-out level is down today. The paper is late; oh well. Thanks again.
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Hi ABB, if you can't figure out this imaging stuff I doubt that any of us who would have been given the dumbed down version of a scan could be much help. I'm sure it's your perfectionism that is is stressing you out, trust yourself!
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Hi! You probably know this, but just in case you don’t..

Click on Resources at the top of the screen, then on Caregiving Topics, then on P for Parkinsons. 63 professional articles, plus discussions and questions. Then N for Neuropathy, 8 articles plus d & q– no idea if that’s relevant.

In addition, click on the magnifying glass at the top of the screen, type in any relevant term. It will come up with a long list of anything that has included that term. You asked for ‘anything’, and perhaps you aren’t used to searching the site!

Good luck with the paper, Margaret
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I just need to vent into the void for a moment... :/

This paper I'm writing for school on neuroimaging techniques and their utility for Parkinson's is entirely outside my wheelhouse. It is very interesting, but this class is also chock full of terminology I've never encountered, and new info is overloaded weekly.

I can't even call it "writer's block" because I'd have to KNOW something about the topic to have a writing block. This is just... confusion. haha

Well, this stinks. The paper is due (it will be late, and that's not a huge deal), and I'm struggling. Even if I take extra time to do it, I still have to write the dang thing, and that's the problem. :(

*I'm sure some folks around here are familiar with PD, either experiencing it or witnessing it in a loved one. Care to share with me your experiences, anything specific around neuroimaging? Anything at all will do. It helps to have some relatability and relevance for this otherwise dry information. It's motivational to me; thanks for sharing anything that you care to.
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Peasup, Margaret and newbiewife.


Thanks I will leave the tree up till Three Kings day. In fact I may leave it up until Fat Tuesday to honor the people of New Orleans. It's one of my fave places and I have tons of beads. I always thought a Mardi Gras tree would be fun. I have to order my king cake!


Newbie it stinks that your usual inhaler wasn't available. I hope you feel better.


I've had a few call from "the ranch" today so not entirely peaceful, but as they say you can't give from an empty cup. Humans get sick. I feel bad for both of them, this threw off their day and mom has had lot thrown at her this week. She is very mentally fragile. We had gone to biweekly with her psych nurse, I think we need to go back to weekly for a while....
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I'm joining Casole in having a cold, first I've had in what seems like years. Asthma too, which I sometimes get when I have a cold. Son and two granddaughters are visiting me for the week from out of town, so might have caught from the grand daughters or someone we were with on the 26th-27th, big crowd of family. I'm peeved because the pharmacy didn't have the steroid inhaler prescribed and they had to order it but it's not in yet; I do have the albuterol rescue inhaler, but the asthma is knocked out more quickly if I use both types of inhaler right from the start and don't wait. My tree and outdoor lights are still up, tree until the 6th, lights maybe longer. I'm in a small condo complex, and my place is at the entrance, so my neighbor across the way and I like to leave our lights up for well past Christmas as a cheerful welcome in these dark days.

I'm no longer a caregiver as my husband passed away a couple of years ago, so at least I don't have to worry about infecting a vulnerable person.
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Peasuep, it’s right and proper to ‘enjoy your Christmas decorations for another week’. They should stay up until Twelfth Night, which is Epiphany or Jan 6. It’s the date that the Three Kings brought their gifts of Gold, Frankinsense and Myrrh, and I read that in the eastern church that is the ‘proper’ date for Christmas gift giving. My modest decorations will come down on Monday 6th, and yes I am still enjoying them now! My beautiful little pottery nativity set will then go away for another year, along with our small tree with lights and sparkle.

I hope that it will as a nice a Christmas next year for everyone, or if possible even better!
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Golden, Nacy, men with hobbies and talents are wonderful things! My man used to have some too. Last night our usually quiet street was full of traffic. I think something must have happened down on the highway and traffic was rerouted. Apparently my DH’s new hobby is counting cars. He sat on the edge of his chair for 45 minutes, waving his hand and saying “‘nother one; ‘nother one; ‘nother one.” Oh well, at least he wasn’t in despair like he so often is in the evening.
Now I’m glad I chose the room in the AL facility where he can see a semi busy street.
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Casole, you’re sick - you need rest and comfort. Some people need to be shoved off the Merry-go-round with force or they’ll keep riding it, around and around, forever. It’s ok to enjoy your Christmas decorations for another week. A little sparkle is good when you’re feeling low.
Years ago I embroidered a sampler with the words ‘Dust is a protective covering for furniture’. I gave it to my sister bc I never thought I’d need it. Hah - the joke’s on me!
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I have a cold, feel so run down, no energy, resolving parental issues non stop since nye and new years day. My own prescription got screwed up my hormone patch so been without for five days now and feeling it.

My tree is still up, house gathering dust, trying not to get husband sick, dried out from meds just feel like overall poop.

Lots to be grateful for but this thread is for whining so I'm gonna whine.
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nacy - does your hub have any hobbies? Sounds like he needs some. If you give up something enjoyable you need to replace it with something else that's enjoyable to you. R got into painting again tonight. It's relaxing for him and maybe he can sell some. If not it's still worth it for him.

CM7 - welcome - pizza because you're tired is fine!!! We all need breaks. If you fill out your profile we'll have a better idea of what you are dealing with and can answer you more appropriately

I'm blown away by the Education Act. There is very little on teacher's responsibilities -even one section that was labelled that in the index is missing from the body of the document. Makes me wonder. I guess I will follow that up with the Ministry of Education.
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Are we twins? I literally just ordered pizza b/c I'm tired. She also sometimes won't eat the healthy meals either because she's not hungry, or doesn't like it. :/
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Aaaargh - spent most of the day trying to help R with computer ordering issues. Not resolved yet but he has to tend to the colts. He has more troubles with stuff like this than anyone else I know. Not sure why, but he doesn't seem to understand that the details have to fit. Anyway he is out and I am using up my frustration energy cleaning the fridge. He has old outdated long gone cc info on accounts and these are causing a problem with paypal. Oh ,well. There has to be a solution somewhere. meanwhile my fridge is getting cleaned. lol
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Anxietynacy,

Properly fitted anti embolism stockings are recommended especially for long flights . As is proper hydration , not crossing your legs . Pumping your feet while sitting to keep blood flowing too .

I also asked my doc about low dose aspirin daily and have taken that starting a few days before a long flight and continued until I returned home .
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Eva, how is hubby doing?

Yoda, careful with the stockings. If you can get to medical supply store do that as they are great at correct measurements. You are absolutely RIGHT about not folding them down as they act then as a garter, restricting flow, which can cause clotting. Not used properly they are worse than nothing and better just to get those legs elevated above the heart.
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AnxietyNacy,

The clips continue to do well when putting on this open to compression socks.

However, I have found that if I let the heal of the sock go completely to my heal, it goes up too high on my lower legs. Man, they must be short. As it says online, don't fold the top of compression socks down. So, the aid that I have to put each sock on with catches the end of the sock out in front. The heal of the sock ends up under the arch of my foot and the socks is completely on at a safe level below my knee. What do I do with what is out front with the clip on it. After taking the clip off, I then fold that part of the sock back onto the front of my foot but below my toes. It is an open toe sock.

Thanks again for the help. It's just taken some experimenting to get this right. ha, ha, I just caught the error of spelling right as write. Happy New Year!
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((((((Eva)))) So os sorry your hub is back in hospital, but that may be the best place for him right now. I hope this time you will get more answers and him some treatment. Re reading, I prefer the Kindle app on my computer. I've given up on real books totally. I can adjust the font size and have a black background which seems to works best for me. I'm feeling better but still being careful. Never heard of propolis, but looked it up. Very interesting,
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Golden,
Reading books till midnight sometimes as well. so great I can get any book on my reader in seconds, although prefer actual book.
I hope you feeling better, I rely on good tea with honey and lemon, Tylanol and propolis when I start feeling sick. Usually it works. I hope you are feeling better. I had cold for a few days as well.
But my husband was out of hospital yesterday and ended up in hospital tonight again. For now he is sleeping. Will talk to doctor tomorrow, but they are going to admit him again!
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nacy and cw - yes it's dreadful. That person should not be a teacher. This child will be affected for years. I don't think his mom will take it further at this point but I have offered our support for any further meetings. R is very diplomatic and persuasive and I have years of teaching behind me,

Psue - thinking of you and yours and what you are going through these days. Lots of endings that aren't easy to process. I remember how I felt as I packed up mother's stuff for her move from a two bedroom unit to a one room accommodation. I can't imagine how hard it is for you doing that for your beloved husband. I am glad DD is there to help

Eva - I know you are going through lot too with your hub and I imagine the possibility of a move for him is in the air. I don't sleep well either and am up reading in the middle of the night. Thank goodness for computer games and good books. I'm sorry you are not getting more answers from the hospital staff.

Felt like I was coming down with something the past few days - cold, tired, slept a lot in the daytime, little bit of a sore throat, but took my Cold FX and sinus meds and rested and feel much better tonight. Hope i am getting over it, whatever it was.
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Psue,
Vent away! I don’t sleep well lately so sometimes I read late or early morning.
It is going to be tough. No doubt.
This too shall pass.
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Friends, I may not have time to post for a few days with all the chaos going on around here but will be reading and following along with you all. Of course, as I lay awake in the middle of the night I may take advantage of prime vent time…we’ll see.

A week + of organizing and doctor visits and moving is going to take most of my focus and energy. DD made me spreadsheets yesterday to help keep me on track if you can believe it!

After that the really hard part - walking away and leaving DH that first night (and every night forever after). This once dynamic and independent man has become so dependent on me the last couple years, he doesn’t even know what he can’t do himself anymore. It’s going to be really hard for him to adjust to asking strangers for help. Good grief, I’m crying again - I’m glad he’s taking a nap!

Anyway, thank you all for your support. Know that I am reading your posts and thinking about you all.
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Nacy,
No plan, one scan of lower back, not even one specialist to see him. Just see family doctor.
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Golden,
How awful! I think you are right to peruse Education Act, go to the top. To say that to a child without definitive proof is not right!
Nacy, I hear you, don’t like clingy men. Would drive me crazy.
I need me time.
Husband out of hospital, nothing can be done. Just prescribed morphine for pain. Will sleep for days now as after 9 days in hospital and constant noises did not sleep well.
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It's sad that most kids go off to school eager to learn and somewhere along the way too many of them have that enthusiasm smothered by bullying, authoritarianism and the pressure to conform.
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Thx Psue and Nacy. The teacher's basis for saying K cheated was that he did well on a test -24/25. Mom who had worked with K on this material asked for a retest and teach refused. Mom later asked the aide for a retest and K got the same mark. The teach was furious that "her authority had been questioned". According to other parents this teacher supports girls but is hard on boys. The principal defended the teacher. The counsellor asked the child if his mother was mean and was she a lawyer. She is, but what's that to do with anything. It's an abusive situation for the child but mom can't see any alternatives. I'm praying for something positive to happen. Meanwhile I got a copy of the Education Act and will focus on the teacher's and the child's rights and responsibilities and send notes to his mom. Personally I would go up the hierarchy to the superintendent and then the school board if necessary, but mom doesn't want her child labelled. Seems to me he is already. Yes, psue, it's so so wrong. I don't think he has learning difficulties, nacy.

nacy - glad hubby is doing and looking better, Hope you get some "me time" soon.

way and psue - don't overdo anything. Both of you have a lot on your plate and it's easy to push oneself past a point.

R looks in pain this morning but has gone out to see a friend who is in town for the holidays. I hope he has a relaxing time. I think stress is part of his headaches. The "grandson and water therapy" was really good for him. I'm in the "recover from a holiday" mode.
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Way, I’m sorry about your DD; a Christmas breakup must be doubly difficult.

Golden, that poor, poor child. What an awful situation. That person should not be teaching. Even an 8 year old kid who DID cheat does not deserve to be ruined for it. So wrong.
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