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#Independence

I know i should be nice and warm to my siblings especially the one who does so, so, much for everyone- and whose daughter is presently involved in a divorce. This family member’s plate is full, so full.

I know I should be happy I am not bothering anyone. My husband has been doing what my siblings mostly have done in the past. I should be exceedingly happy I am not bothering them. Or my husband doesn’t bother his family- really don’t know how they would respond if he did bother them for help.

But it hits me right between my eyes what my marriage is. Just someone who is “ there” in the event of need. I really don’t think there is much more to it. It is sad to me. But I have to put my big girl pants on and realize it could be a lot sadder.

My husband and I simply are in it- so we can leave our families to their own lives- this is a good thing but hard to swallow at times.

This I should be happy about bc my siblings have done so much for me in the past

A negative that is hard to swallow-
But especially my husband’s family will inherit monies from us-and what will we get in return-all I can do is hope my husband gets care-I question this. I wonder if my husband will get anything-

And I still work when his family member never lifted a finger to - and they- his family - are going to get mine and my husband’s money some day-

They were not at all nice to me years ago when we bought our house-and eventually they ( my husband’s family) will get 1/2 of the house. . W/o me- we would have never had this house. one relative on his side was horrible to me about me wanting a house- w our money-!! After we went to all their smoke filled parties as his sibling’s kids were growing up- and i have emphazema. And i got sepsis from my copd - last fall where i could have died from— it helps to vent-I smoked myself- not at that time-but in life-I have to take responsibility-it ie best for me to stay away from them-because it is hard for me to hold it together when i have anything to do w them/ my husband doesn’t drive-let my husband take the bus-I am not his chauffeur-but i always drive him-

I am just a lot kinder -thanks for letting me vent-his family is very different from me- i have to let I go-

Be glad I am not bothered my siblings--

If he bothered his family- I don’t think they would do anything-

I have to let this go-

It is like i married a caregiver-and there isn’t much else

Well, it helps me to vent- i really don’t know where else i can-

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The appointment was good

Quick overview:

*Januvia prescription sent

*Norco refilled

*Rescue inhaler script sent... and then pauley showed me an inhaler from my doctor from last year. It's the same. I was gonna try to get the inhaler today but now it's not urgent.

*My doctor was sympathetic when I explained my current depression caused by adjustment disorder. We talked about how I don't have problems with my PCP office.

*Discussed lab results. We're concerned about my fast weight gain and insanely high A1c. I have to find an Endo ASAP. I'm gonna start making calls on Tuesday.

*Follow-up appointment in one month

#DiabetesType2 #ChronicPain #AdjustmentDisorder #COPD

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The appointment was good

Quick overview:

*Januvia prescription sent

*Norco refilled

*Rescue inhaler script sent... and then pauley showed me an inhaler from my doctor from last year. It's the same. I was gonna try to get the inhaler today but now it's not urgent.

*My doctor was sympathetic when I explained my current depression caused by adjustment disorder. We talked about how I don't have problems with my PCP office.

*Discussed lab results. We're concerned about my fast weight gain and insanely high A1c. I have to find an Endo ASAP. I'm gonna start making calls on Tuesday.

*Follow-up appointment in one month

#DiabetesType2 #ChronicPain #AdjustmentDisorder #COPD

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Tomorrow

I've got a telehealth appointment tomorrow with my doctor to go over my lab results. They're pretty bad. She's gonna be cross that I haven't found an Endo yet. I'm on a really high dose of insulin. It's not helping. But it's making me gain weight really fast. It's kinda scary.

But I'm gonna talk to her about getting me a proper rescue inhaler. I've got dulera but that's just twice per day. When I go up and down the stairs or walk for more than 5 minutes I can't catch my breath.

I'm gonna get a refill of my Norco. I've been trying to contact my previous back surgeon but they haven't responded to my 2 emails and phone calls. As long as I am making an attempt, my doctor will refill my meds. I've only been taking maybe 5 per week. I'm trying to use my tramadol more often. I'm not addicted. And I intend on staying that way.

My doctor is concerned about my lymphedema and high blood pressure. I told her how my cardiologist is handling it and she's kinda pissed. The new meds aren't working. And I had a low symptoms day on Tuesday so my cardiologist thinks everything is fine. And even after emailing her pictures of my pitting lymphedema, I haven't heard back.

I'm so frustrated. And my anxiety is making me sick. I'll talk to my doctor about how bad my adjustment disorder is. Maybe she'll have an idea. She's a good doctor.

#COPD #Diabetes #ChronicPain #a1c #BackPain #Lymphedema #HighBP

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Tomorrow

I've got a telehealth appointment tomorrow with my doctor to go over my lab results. They're pretty bad. She's gonna be cross that I haven't found an Endo yet. I'm on a really high dose of insulin. It's not helping. But it's making me gain weight really fast. It's kinda scary.

But I'm gonna talk to her about getting me a proper rescue inhaler. I've got dulera but that's just twice per day. When I go up and down the stairs or walk for more than 5 minutes I can't catch my breath.

I'm gonna get a refill of my Norco. I've been trying to contact my previous back surgeon but they haven't responded to my 2 emails and phone calls. As long as I am making an attempt, my doctor will refill my meds. I've only been taking maybe 5 per week. I'm trying to use my tramadol more often. I'm not addicted. And I intend on staying that way.

My doctor is concerned about my lymphedema and high blood pressure. I told her how my cardiologist is handling it and she's kinda pissed. The new meds aren't working. And I had a low symptoms day on Tuesday so my cardiologist thinks everything is fine. And even after emailing her pictures of my pitting lymphedema, I haven't heard back.

I'm so frustrated. And my anxiety is making me sick. I'll talk to my doctor about how bad my adjustment disorder is. Maybe she'll have an idea. She's a good doctor.

#COPD #Diabetes #ChronicPain #a1c #BackPain #Lymphedema #HighBP

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Last night

Last night was nice. My QPP and I went to One Eyed Betty's for dinner. I got the "obligatory fish and chips" which was delicious. I hadn't seen him in a few months so I had a lot to tell him about my health update. We've been friends for 8 years. He's super worried about me.

When we walked from the garage to the restaurant I couldn't breathe and was gasping and wheezing. He thought I was dying. Once we got somewhere warm and I could sit down I felt much better. But when we were done we had to walk back to the garage. By the time we got there I was trying to communicate with hand signals. I couldn't breathe and I sounded like I had a squeaky toy in my lungs.

He asked if I'm supposed to use an inhaler and I said yes but I don't use it and I don't have any good reason. So when I got home I asked my darling stupidhead to get me 2 of my dulera inhalers. I put one in my daily meds box and one in my messenger bag. I'm trying to be more responsible.

#queerplatonicpartner #qpp #Relationships #COPD

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Last night

Last night was nice. My QPP and I went to One Eyed Betty's for dinner. I got the "obligatory fish and chips" which was delicious. I hadn't seen him in a few months so I had a lot to tell him about my health update. We've been friends for 8 years. He's super worried about me.

When we walked from the garage to the restaurant I couldn't breathe and was gasping and wheezing. He thought I was dying. Once we got somewhere warm and I could sit down I felt much better. But when we were done we had to walk back to the garage. By the time we got there I was trying to communicate with hand signals. I couldn't breathe and I sounded like I had a squeaky toy in my lungs.

He asked if I'm supposed to use an inhaler and I said yes but I don't use it and I don't have any good reason. So when I got home I asked my darling stupidhead to get me 2 of my dulera inhalers. I put one in my daily meds box and one in my messenger bag. I'm trying to be more responsible.

#queerplatonicpartner #qpp #Relationships #COPD

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I've recently been diagnosed with copd and advanced lung disease at age 40...I've been to tje hospital / emergency every month for the last 5 months doctors say it's serious I've got 5 inhalers , oxygen &spirometry tests... I'm just curious is it normal for family members not to care?

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is CosyMariposa0517. I'm here because I like meeting others who have what I have because I don't know many who have the illness that I do.

#MightyTogether #Migraine #Fibromyalgia #Crohn 'sDisease#Dystonia #Ataxia #COPD #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #Asthma

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is CosyMariposa0517. I'm here because I like meeting others who have what I have because I don't know many who have the illness that I do.

#MightyTogether #Migraine #Fibromyalgia #Crohn 'sDisease#Dystonia #Ataxia #COPD #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #Asthma

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