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My gd had conjunctivitis last week, but too long a lag time, or so thinks the doc. Best thing was, I went to our doc in the box around the corner. Ask her to check my ears which were feeling itchy. They were chock full of wax (lifelong issue). Since they were supremely unbusy, she flushed both my ears. Grateful for small favors!
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cat, thanks -Haven't talked with R about how the horses are handing it. I don't think there have been any fires where they are pastured. I imagine livestock across the province are affected in one way or another. He is finally selling his horses. Not sure how many he has left.

Barb - no fun but meds should clear it up. I have something, scratchy but no redness and use a boric acid eye wash which works. Glad your foot is better.

Just spitting rain here a bit but not enough to cover the driveway or to improve air quality. We need much more. Apparently this year is the worst for forest fires in terms of area burnt since 1981.
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Golden that's terrible about the fires and constant smoke. It must be awful. You have livestock right? How are they handling it?
Barb, sorry about the eye. Did the doctor start you on meds?
When I worked for the elementary school, the front office staff was Health Clinic back up 2 days a week. Surprisingly I never got sick from any of the little ones.
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Allergies?
Wash hands.
Change pillowcases.
Hot clean washcloth, use once on eyes, then sterilize.
Wash hands.
Do not touch face or eyes.

Barb, you know this, it's for others who may not know.
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hello.
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Where did you pick that up Barb, were your grand kids sharing things too?
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I have conjunctivitis. Oy.
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Sending good thoughts, Golden.
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golden: Prayers for the air quality to improve. How awful.
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Thx Need. I finally put on the a/c as it was getting warm and that has helped the air throughout the house. it's not as good as the bedroom but much better than outside. Thankful for small mercies!
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I’m so sorry, Golden. I hope your situation improves soon. Hugs! 💗
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Way, I thought about that but I am fine in the bedroom with the door shut. The cat doesn't like it (the shut door) but she can go elsewhere in the house. The downstairs is all open so I would need more than one big one for there and it's not worth it with me moving. I don't want to buy more stuff to move. I had two downstairs (one borrowed) during covid when dd and dgs were here and going to and fro. I got rid of one as it was a pain re filters and returned the other. With this one I can clean the filters and reuse. I don't have to replace them.

I've turned off the furnace fans as they have "fresh" air intake. Smoke these days!
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Golden , what about a second air purifier?
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No that wouldn't be good for me, cw. R has sent a few pics. Looks like they are from a movie. of an apocalypse. I can feel it in my chest a little but it doesn't stay. One suggestion I have read has been to spend time in a place like a mall. Not sure it is worth it, This too will pass.

Your nephew is learning about life in Alberta!
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Nephew #2 sent a pic yesterday, he said that when he's outside any deep breath causes coughing. I've been hoping for some southwesterly winds for him, but I guess that wouldn't be good for you Golden.
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Air quality is worse than ever. We have a 40% chance of rain which would help but no signs of it here yet. I cleaned out my small air purifier and it does do a good job in the bedroom, so I guess I am stuck in here for a while. Anything that helps...
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Greetings from the cloud and I.
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hereiam: You are welcome.
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The cloud and I are now going to go grab a coffee. :)
HUGS to all of you.
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Weather forecast is improving slightly. Thanks for the kind words, all of you! Even just those sentences, helped lift me up. The cloud is hovering above my computer right now.
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Thanks, Llama! :)
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hereiam: Hope that you see your rainbow very soon. I've been there.💚
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Thanks for understanding me, Way :).
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hereiam ,

I understand , some of us are always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
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Thanks Golden. I have lots of breaks, but I'm not able to switch off the worry button. I'd love a real break. No worries. The caretakers for my sister are great, but you know, things happen. Medical problems appear. You end up always being alert. I'll go make myself some food now. :) I'll try to take a real break.
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hereiam - Can you arrange some breaks for yourself Sounds like you need space. It's important to address (hopefully prevent) caregiver burnout.
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The NAMI.org website has help for those suffering with struggles similar to a mental illness. Do not try to diagnose yourself, or treat yourself with prescription medications.

Each illness has its own symptoms, but common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include the following:
Excessive worrying or fear
Feeling excessively sad or low
Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning
Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria
Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger
Avoiding friends and social activities
Difficulties understanding or relating to other people
Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy
Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite
Changes in sex drive
Difficulty perceiving reality (delusions or hallucinations, in which a person experiences and senses things that don't exist in objective reality)
Inability to perceive changes in one’s own feelings, behavior or personality (”lack of insight” or anosognosia)
Overuse of substances like alcohol or drugs
Multiple physical ailments without obvious causes (such as headaches, stomach aches, vague and ongoing “aches and pains”)
Thinking about suicide
Inability to carry out daily activities or handle daily problems and stress
An intense fear of weight gain or concern with appearance

Above list is from their website.
Disclaimer:
This is not to diagnose anyone, and does not imply that previous posters have a mental illness.

Sometimes, we all just need a little help.
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Thanks for your kindness, Way!
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hereiam, sorry for whatever you are going through . You can vent here. ((Hugs))
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I wish I could have 10 hours of uninterrupted peace, relaxation, joy - instead of a constant cloud of worry following me around. The weather forecast is bad. Haven't seen a rainbow in a long time. This cloud even follows me into the shower, in the kitchen, in the living room.
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