I'm tired of cooking/preparing 3 meals a day. It's just the two of us but boy oh boy can that woman eat!! She stays slimish, I get fattish. It's bad enough I do everything here much less start making her one thing and me the other. At times I feel guilty when I buy her fast food cuz of the nutritional value....not to mention I eat it too.
Email from my volunteer co-ordinator on Monday - could I help out at the cancer unit on Friday morning because it's always a busy clinic and one of the two volunteers who normally do it is away.
[Thinks not so keen on mornings, grumble rhubarb, but] yes, fine, of course I'll be happy to help.
Thank you so much! says volunteer co-ordinator. By the way, the other volunteer can't make it either now, sorreee.
I think I've been had.
" My mother always asks how I'm feeling, and when I remind her that I'm struggling she always responds with " but you're Ok, aren't you?" I'm whining because one day I'm going to say "No, I'm Not OK!!" what should I say, nicely to let her know that this question really, really annoys me? "
Oh NOO! Never tell her what bothers you! Make sure you keep your thoughts private, because she will for sure do whatever it is that annoys you, just to annoy you, or maybe because she is incapable of it. I speak from experience.
My mom is narcissistic, and I repeatedly ask her not to do certain things.... only a couple of them, and it seems then like she does them on purpose. Narcissists have no empathy and absolutely cannot understand how someone else feels. I know this, but sometimes I lose patience and get upset anyway.
Everybody have a good day, and stay safe from the many storms if you are in the area of danger. So many tornados this year.
Could you possibly pay cash for a first visit and then use insurance to pay all other visits?
Damn Cancer!
I am also struggling with several issues tht I don''t know if are stress, depression or what.
GOOD NEWS: I finally accepted I need help, and decided to see a psychiatrist.
BAD NEWS: Looked at the list, saw one I like, very good reviews, walking distance from me, pick up the phone:
"I'd like to see dr. Blah-blah. It would be my first time."
"Sure. Would you pay cash or through health insurance?"
"Health insurance. I have EverythingyouOwnandYourFirstBornMed."
"Ok, For that plan, the earliest we can have you is september."
...
If I said I'd pay cash, I probably could see the doctor next week. Oh, well. At least, is a start.
invoice doesn't even have the correct prescribing physician
pamz - I wouldn't be surprised if she did it on purpose - aaaargh!!!
Will be thinking of you. Sending hugs and prayers your way to make it through these tough times.
TPN-Total Parenteral Nutrition
TPN is used when individuals cannot or should not get their nutrition through eating. TPN is used when the intestines are obstructed, when the small intestine is not absorbing nutrients properly, or a gastrointestinal fistula (abnormal connection) is present. It is also used when the bowels need to rest and not have any food passing through them. Bowel rest may be necessary in Crohn's disease, pancreatitis, ulcerative colitis, and with prolonged bouts of diarrhea in young children. TPN is also used for individuals with severe burns, multiple fractures, and in malnourished individuals to prepare them for major surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment. Individuals with AIDS or widespread infection (sepsis) may also benefit from TPN. It is also used for patients who have gastroparesis and cannot digest food properly.