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Thanks friends.
I think I have taken in more from yesterday than I thought I did. I am nervous about Thursday and Friday but as my partner says, they won't expect you to be superwoman after one day! Due to a meds delay and talking things over with partner and counsellor, I have upped my evening pregabalin to 75mg ( I usually take 50mg 3x per day) I am hoping this will settle me before bed as my sleep is a little disturbed atm x
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Sounds like you’re doing positive things to keep you grounded. Well done :)
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It's great that you are talking everything through with your partner and counsellor lovely..
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Hi, I have had a funny turn. This morning I had a call from the care home where I am going to be working re: a problem with the DBS check. After phoning the helpline and then racing down to the home to sort things out, I felt awful. I am know resting on the sofa. Still due to work in the morning so fingers crossed it goes ok x
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Try not to worry Arty. I used to have enhanced DBS because I worked in a nursery. I’m sure it will work out ok.
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Thanks ElizabethJane, the DBS situation is ok now. I am feeling calmer than earlier thankfully x
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I’m sure it’ll be fine but I can understand why it’s upset you (panda)
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Thanks ladies for being there to listen to me x
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I know that it can cause upset, but hunni these things are normally relatively easily sorted. I hope that you're recovered from it now...
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Hi, I've done 4 shifts now (nod) It feels less scary than it did thankfully! One day at a time x
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Are you enjoying the job?
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Hello friends,
Thank you for asking how it is going (nod) I have now done 8 shifts! It is going really well. I am getting to know the residents and other staff members. I can see how rewarding the work is. I did have a chat with one of the team leaders the other day as I felt worried about when I will be allocated a floor on my own (to date I have been buddied up with a more experienced care assistant) She was lovely about it and said that she thought I was doing well, reassuring me that there will be the other staff around to help. I saw my counsellor yesterday (for the first time since I applied for the job) & she was so proud of me (blush) I also got paid yesterday!
Pen and I went out for a lovely meal last night to celebrate. We have been together 9 months and we are so happy together. The girls are with their Dad this Christmas, we will be celebrating with Mum. Mum is coping ok thankfully, she is keeping herself busy but I know it will be hard being the first Xmas without my step dad.
Merry Christmas to you all
Xx
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That all sounds so positive!
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Jaq's right, there are so many positives in that post! You are amazing. Well done! Happy 9 month anniversary to you and Pen too!
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Very positive post Arty, I'm glad you and Pen had a really nice meal out.
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I am so proud of you, congratulations :)
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Happy New Year!
I am taking time out for myself this afternoon. Everything has been crazily busy over the last few weeks. I have just written down all the things whizzing around in my head (with Pen’s help) and my cup is definitely overflowing! I have started a new cross stitch kit (nod)
Work is going well - my confidence is slowly building up. I had a supervision session a week ago and the team leader said she had heard nothing but positive things about me (blush) The residents are lovely, it is lovely getting to know them.
Hope you are all ok xx
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Well done! I never doubted it. And I’m glad you’re taking some time for you :)
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So glad things at work are going well and you've started to take tims out for you love.
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Hi all,
I am really struggling ;( I went to the doctor - well it was a nurse) on Monday to request reducing my pregabalin to 25mg (from 50mg) I was convinced it was the right thing to do but now I am stressing about it being the wrong decision. At the moment I am taking 75mg immediate release venla. and I am concerned that the lower pregab will make it feel too strong. Pen has pointed out that we can get it changed back to 50mg straight away if there is a problem (and in fact I have a couple of weeks worth of 50mg so I could try the 25mg before the 50mg run out) I just feel really exhausted and mentally drained and although I thought I was doing the right thing, I am seriously doubting it now.
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Why do you think the lower preg will make the ven feel stronger?
Be aware that reduction of pregabalin is really hard, you can get strong withdrawal symptoms, so just be aware.
Sweetheart you can try it if you want and change back if needed...
Why do you want to reduce the preg?
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Pregabalin is tough to reduce, and very quickly makes you feel like crap, so that’s going to impact your mood. (There have been times when I’ve forgotten my morning dose and was in a mess before lunchtime!). What prompted you to ask to reduce it? That’s not to say it was wrong, it’s got lots of side effects so I can understand anyone wanting to come off it....... and you know your body better than anyone.
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I'm going to talk to the GP in the morning and say I have made a mistake and want to stay on the 50mg.
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Sweetheart that's your choice, but if it's got you so upset today then it might be a good idea? Maybe wait for you to be totally stable for around 6 months before you start changing things?
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Hello,
I have been to my doctor and reinstated the 50mg Pregabalin. I have also split my Venla. so that it isn't so fierce. I took today off from work as I was sick this morning so am resting up this afternoon.xx
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I'm glad you sorted things out with your gp and that your resting x
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Sounds like a good option lovely. Hope you feel better soon.
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Hi, I'm really struggling ATM. I slept really badly last night and on Thursday night. I spoke to the crisis team at 4am and I am going to get referred back to the local MH team. I think a lot of this is SAD, which I always suffer from at this time of year. Following a chat with my counsellor, I have upped my pregabalin for the time being. So hard xx
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Hunni, altering pregabalin doses is awful. I know when I am late or miss a dose it completely hits me hard with withdrawal. I have other meds which have similar effects if I change the dose etc... Is it "just" your pregabalin that you've been changing around a bit?
What self care things can you put in place? It's really hard, but sometimes you have to do it. Maybe find an audio book or listen and follow a guided meditation? I use things like that and watch old TV series so I don't disturb Marc as much as possible and the kids at all. I know he'd want to be there for me and hold my hand through the moments of pain and panic, but I know that it really messes up his mental health and I hate that..... It's blinking hard though!
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I understand what you are saying Suzi I am still taking 75mg of Venla. and my night time meds are the same. I have just upped the Pregabalin to the level it was last winter. I will consistently take 100mg three times a day from now on. Pen and I are working through this together.
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That's awesome. I'm glad you're working through things together...
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Just thought I’d check in. How’s things?
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I was wondering the same thing...
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Hello there,
Thank you for asking. I have an appointment with the Primary Care doctor this afternoon at 2:30pm (I self referred) I am amazed at how quickly this has come through as I only spoke to the nurse on Monday. The appt. is for an hour and Pen is coming with me. We will be able to talk everything through. My mood has been has been quite low, I am struggling to concentrate and enjoy things atm.
Pen has a shut down week coming up so we are hoping to do something special together then.
Xx
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Glad you've posted and it's great news about the Dr. Just a reminder to be totally open and honest with them about everything... i know it's hard, but they can't help if they don't have all the information.
Will you let us know how you get on?