Week 42 of 2025

October 19, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ Leave a comment

I slept well, woke at 5am got up took my meds and went back to bed for an hour, I had 8hrs & 45, ins of sleep and don’t remember waking at all during the night.

It is 16C or 60F at 6.30am and we are in for another hot day but right now it is lovely with the front and back sliding doors open.

I went with Tim to Kmart he wants a pedestal fan; however, they didn’t have any, so we went to the Reject shop, but they also didn’t have any.

By midday the temperature was 29C or 84F, Tim made me a chicken schnitzel bread roll for my lunch.

By 2pm it was 32C or 89F and my lower back/hip area is very painful with back spasms.

At around 4pm Tasha came down looking for food, Tim brought up how she is getting the careers allowance for me but is doing bugga all. Voices got raised and I felt stuck in the middle. Tasha pointed out that at this time I prefer having Sue’s company.

By 6pm the temperature had dropped to 24C or 75F and by bedtime it was a nice 21C

BGL: 7.0

Steps: 9,354 = 4.7klm’s or 2.8 miles

I slept well, woke at 5am feeling ok and with it although as I was taking my meds I ran out of water in my water bottle and they started to melt, what a horrible taste I spat them out went and found more water and tried again.

It is a nice 14C or 5F here this morning not suppose to be as hot today.

I had 9hrs and 15 mins of sleep and didn’t wake at all during the night.

By 11am it was 21C or 69F my back was very sore and I have applied a heat patch.

At around 5pm I started to feel unwell, headache, stinging eyes and very tired. It is now 18C or 64F.

BGL: 7.1

Steps: 6,717 = 3.4klm’s

SANDRA’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 48 TODAY

I had a shocking night between the dyskinesia and the spasms in my right hip I didn’t get much sleep, only had 5hrs& 35 mins. I woke at 4.50 and got up to pee, I took my meds and decided to go back to bed till Tim left, I then got up and had a shower.

I have decided to use the walker instead of the cane to see if that helps with the hip pain.

I managed to do a load of washing and hang it out to dry.

I went to lunch with my sisters at Warners at the Bay, it was great we laughed a lot, and Sandy liked her birthday present from me.

Then I had my physio appointment, and the therapist was pleased with my progress. My next appointment is on the 11 November at 13.30. I took the walker when I went out.

My hip started to give me a lot of pain around 5pm.

BGL: 6.9

Steps: 11,238 = 5.7klm’s or 3.5 miles’

I had a good night’s sleep, woke only when the alarm went off this morning so got around 9hrs & 31 mins of sleep.

Just after I got out of bed my phone started ringing, it was Jess she was at the front door and couldn’t get it as she couldn’t find her key and needed her work shirt.

It is a cool 14C at 6am and it’s not suppose to be as hot today, we will see.

Tasha rang Officeworks about my new laptop it should be in by 5pm.

I received a text letting me know my laptop is in this was at 2pm, Tasha said she will get it in the morning.

At 11am it was 24C and I turned the air con.

I have bad dyskinesia this afternoon which made my sweating worse, at 7pm it is 23C.

Steps: 13,799 = 7klm’s or 4.3 miles

DAD’S BIRTHDAY & MY NIECE ISSY’S AS WELL SHE IS TURNING 21

What a horrible night I had an interrupted night waking 3 times to pee. I went to bed at 8pm but at 10pm while trying to roll onto my left side I had a great deal of pain and was in distress, Tim came in and helped me get up and he rubbed deep heat into my hip and told me three times I need to see a doctor but I feel what’s the point it isn’t like anything can be done for the hip other then what I am already doing.

My watch says I had 5hrs & 31 mins of sleep which sounds about right to me. I felt part of the problem last night was that I was stiff, this morning the pain is still there but I am moving about and it’s not so bad.

It is 16C at 6am we are in for a hot day with the top being 31C, for all those not in my part of the world I will remind you we are still in spring.

We went shopping with Sue, then we went to the cemetery and left a birthday card for dad. When I got home, I was that exhausted that Tasha and Sue made me have a nap, after which I felt much better.

I have set the new laptop up and all is good.

The temperature at bedtime is 22C or 71F

Steps:10,812 = 5.5klm’s or 3.3 miles

I slept well got 8hrs and 38 mins sleep woke only once to pee, still have pain in my hip but applied Deep Heat and it’s not too bad.

I had no problem connecting the printer.

At 5.30an it was 23C or 73F, going to be another hot day.

By midday it was 28C or 82F but increased to 31C or 87F.

Around 7pm we had a small storm with strong winds, but it didn’t last long.

I went to bed at 7.30pm but found I had restless body and after an hour tossing and turning I got up and used the powerfit before going back to bed.

The temperature dropped to around 23C thankfully.

Steps: 11,526 = 5.9klm’s or 3.7 miles

After using the powerfit last night I settled down ok and had a good night’s sleep getting 7hrs and 39mins of sleep.

When the alarm went off, I wasn’t sure I wanted to get up but had to pee, so I did and decided to have a shower and shave my legs.

It is a pleasant 18C as I write this at 6.30am.

Tim and I went down to the shops but since we went early some of stuff, I wanted from the bakery wasn’t available.

Spoke to Kathy each Saturday when we talk she has such interesting stuff about our family ancestors to tell me I am loving it.

I had a nap at midday; it has been a nice day warm but not hot.

Tim is working this afternoon/night.

Steps:9,322 = 4.7klm’s or 2.8 Miles

Falling over

August 20, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ 1 Comment

Today we are looking at falling over, something that can happen to some people more as they age or if the develop a medical conditioned affecting someone’s balance and coordination. Falling is something I have done a few times in the last 4 years, thankfully I haven’t broken any bones but have had concussion a couple of times and have needed stitches after a couple of falls.

In fact, people fall for a variety of reasons, including environmental factors, physical and cognitive conditions, and even medication side effects. Common causes range from tripping hazards and poor lighting to muscle weakness, balance problems, and vision impairments.

Medications, especially those causing dizziness or drowsiness, and certain health conditions like diabetes or Parkinson’s disease can also contribute to falls.

Environmental Factors are things like wet floors, icy patches, or uneven pavement can easily cause a slip or trip.

Insufficient lighting can make it difficult to see hazards and navigate obstacles like furniture, cords, or other items safely.

Lack of support can make it difficult to maintain balance, especially on stairs or in the bathroom.

Physical and Cognitive Conditions include things like weak leg and core muscles can reduce stability and make it harder to recover from a stumble. Difficulty with balance, walking patterns, or coordination can increase the risk of falls.

Then we have impaired vision, or hearing which, can make it harder to identify hazards and react appropriately. Then we have conditions like dementia can affect judgment and awareness of surroundings, increasing fall risk.

Low blood pressure can be an issue especially when rising from a seated or lying position, low blood pressure can cause dizziness and falls.

Conditions like arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and heart disease can all impact mobility and balance.

Certain medications, especially those affecting the nervous system, can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion. Taking multiple medications, particularly those with overlapping side effects, can increase fall risk.

The fear of falling can lead to reduced activity, which can further weaken muscles and increase the risk of falls.

Week 33 of 2025

August 17, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ Leave a comment

Had a better night last night slept 8hrs 19mins was awake for only 9mins. I got up at 4.40am because I read the time wrong thought it said 4.57 but it was 4.37 silly me.

Tim cooked lunch both Tasha and Jess came, Sam came down but didn’t stay as Tim didn’t cook enough as he cooked crumbed lamb cutlets and I am not A fan of them, I only had a couple of bites and Tasha had the rest.

I am feeling a bit sad this afternoon, not sure well.

BGL:6.6

Steps:8,028=4.06Klm’s

Had a good night slept for 9hrs and 48mins and I was awake for 34mins.

Sue arrived at 7.20am to drive Sam to Tafe and it was 8am before they left as Sam was taking so long to get ready. After they left, I rang Centrelink about if I should apply for a disability support pension or some other payment I will start that tomorrow.

Jess asked is I could wash towels for her as she was already doing a load of clothes, so I did that washed them and tossed them in the dryer.

This afternoon Jess asked if I could do her a casserole in the slow cooker tomorrow so it will be ready when she gets home from work, I said I would.

BGL:6.6

Steps:6,424=3.29klm’s

Had a good night slept for 9hrs and 28mins and I was awake for 39mins.

It is only 7C this morning. I had a moment around 10am when I was so cold thankfully it only lasted about an hour.

Blain came down to say Hi as he was spending the day with his mum, if fact it was the happiest, I have seen Tasha in a long time.

I did the casserole for Jess and was surprised that Tim had two servings of it when he got home from work before Jess took the slower cooker to her house. Jess sent me a text thanking me for making it and saying it was beautiful.

BGL:6.1

Steps:8,150=4.13klm’s

Another good night slept straight through the night didn’t wake at all got 7hrs 50mins of sleep.

Another cold morning only 6C when I got up.

I was watching tv this morning when I suddenly started to feel really cold and had to get up and turn the heater on for about half an hour.

I received two packages from Temu this morning a lot of stuff for me to sort through and label as a good part of it is Christmas or birthday gifts.

This arvo I am feeling very emotional and overwhelmed with life had a bit of a cry which gave me a headache. While waiting for Sam this arvo I started t feel stiff and had to stand and move around a bit also it was bloody cold.

I hope tomorrow I feel better than I do now.

BGL:6.1

Steps: 6,737=3.44klm’s

I had a wonderful sleep woke up feeling great more with it and with some motivation. I had 9hrs & 16mins sleep and didn’t wake at all.

It is 11C and wet outside, thankfully it wasn’t raining when I went with Sam to wait for transport to arrive.

After Sam went to school I got changed and went to the shops with my sister Sue.

Jess sent me a text letting me know that I didn’t need to meet Sam as she is staying at the school to see her boyfriend Bailey’s play and Bailey’s mum will bring her home, she should be home around 8pm tonight.

I rang Sam to see if she was on her way home, she said she would come over and see me when she got home.

Tim got pissed about be referring to Sam as she, say he is a male not a female. I said nothing couldn’t see the point.

BGL:5.9

Steps:8,140=4.13 klm’s

I had a pretty damn good sleep, except for a dream about Tim not loving me anymore, I have these dreams from time to time. I know it is just a dream and have no doubt about how much Tim loves me.

I slept for 9hrs 32mins and was awake for 32mns

Anyway, it is a cold 11C but not too cold so that’s good.

I sorted out the boxes of photos in frames that came off the walls when the house was painted. So instead of having them spread over 4 storage containers they are in 1. I also found a few photos I want to rehang.

Sam said that she will have a new transport driver from Monday, if the new driver doesn’t contact Jess over the weekend, I will have to meet the driver on Monday and let them know that Sam doesn’t’’ require transport on Monday’s as she has Tafe on Monday’s. Jess should be contacted though.

This evening, I started the online0 application for the disability support pension. I will finish it over the weekend.

Tim home late at 8.15 and he is now working Sunday morning.

BGL: 6.1

Steps:5,967=3.10klms

I had another good night had 9hr25mins sleep was awake for 19mins. 10C this morning.

Jess bought me Macca’s for breakfast, but the muffin was so burnt I was unable to eat it.

Jess also said she would send her other work shirt over with Sam a bit latter, well I rang her at 2pm asking for the shirt so I could do the washing.

It has been cold on and off all day.

I fell over while putting the work shirts in the dryer, no damage done.

BGL:6.1

Steps:5,229=2.68klm

I’m struggling but I am still here trying to do the best I can day after day

August 14, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ 14 Comments

Hi, everyone, I guess you would have noticed that during the last few weeks my posting hasn’t been up to scratch but that should be changing as I am going to start setting apart one day a week to write up posts which is what I have done for years but recently I stopped doing that and was writing the post the day I was posting it.

Now for a bit of honesty as I am sure most are aware I have Parkinson’s Disease well the last couple of weeks I have felt overwhelmed and in so much pain day after day, in the evenings I often feel so tired it is an effort to focus and stay awake but when I say I am going to bed early Tim will say something that makes me feel that I shouldn’t be and I know he doesn’t mean to make me feel bad in any way but I do.

My day starts at 5am and yeah, I know some would say why get up so early, but I like the quiet of the morning and I am most productive first thing by 10am I am starting to feel worn out and need to put my feet up and rest for a while. I am thankfully able to do most of the housework there was a while there before I was medicated that I could do bugga all.

During these really cold days I have been getting a lot of headaches and body aches and having moments when everything seems too much to deal with.

I have daily pain and stiffness, at times I have insomnia (but thankfully I am sleeping well at the moment), weakness, and stiffness when standing and walking for a bit till my legs come good. I have to stand and get my balance, and the first few steps can look odd but once things start to work, I am ok. I have had times when sitting is uncomfortable due to my body aching or me starting to feel stiff all over.

I often struggle to get words out the path between my brain and mouth is often blocked and can make things difficult. I will often jumble up what I am trying to say, and it is frustrating to me. Tim often comments that I take too long to answer him but I’m doing the best I can.

Swallowing can be an issue at times and yeah, I know I should take smaller bites, and I do try to do so but there are times I don’t remember to do so, there have been many times when food gets stuck, and I am chocking and coughing trying to dislodge it.

I have gained weight again and this is very depressing for me, telling me to eat less doesn’t help reminding me how much weight others in the family have lost doesn’t help, it just depresses me more.

My body can get very cold during winter and very hot during summer and having someone comment oh you’re cold or oh you’re hot with that shocked tone is also depressing for me. I can’t change how I am all I can do is try and cope the best I can.

Life at the moment is a roller coaster that is moving slow, my emotions are all over the place some days and I feel that the cold wet days are affecting my moods, making it more difficult to deal with the depression.

I cannot thank my sister Sue enough for giving me back a sense of a normal life, I get to go shopping regularly, I have someone to take me to appointments and someone who I can laugh with, and we do laugh a lot when together.

I am blessed with a loving and supportive family and none of them say or do anything to intentionally upset me but there are times when I feel some do not want to take the time to read and understand how Parkinson’s having is affecting me.

Some may think I should take a break from blogging, but it is a big part of what keeps me going day after day, like having to ring Sam 4 or 5 times in the morning to make sure she is up and getting ready for school.

There are days when everything feels like such a struggle and way too much effort is needed to do anything and everything.

Anyway I am hoping that I will continue to improve and I will make sure each Sunday I will take the time to write up posts for the following week.

Week 32 of 2025

August 10, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ Leave a comment

Slept well didn’t wake at all during the night got 9hrs and 18mins sleep and the watch says I was awake for 21 minutes.

It is still wet outside and the temp is 13C

Tim and Jess went to Bunnings as Tim is going to move one of her security cameras but not today due to the wet weather. It stopped raining long enough for Tim to work on the security camera.

Jess also helped her dad do his tax return and it looks like he will get a small refund.

I have done bugga all in the way of movement done some stuff on the computer and vacuumed three times but that’s about all.

BGL: 7.1

Steps 3,445=1.7Klm’s

Slept well didn’t wake at all during the night got 7hrs and 52mins sleep and the watch says I was awake for 8 Sue drove Sam to Tafe and went down and bought me postage stamps.

It’s a nice day, we have had some rain but not all day.

I have felt sad this afternoon due to how much I can feel my body and jaw moving.

BGL:6.1

Steps: 6,682=3.40klm’s

LILLIANA BIRTHDAY SHE IS 8 TODAY

Slept well didn’t wake at all during the night got 8hrs and 54mins sleep and the watch says I didn’t wake at all.

Although I woke up with bugga all energy I brushed my teeth and washed my face went into the bedroom to dress and just sat on the bed I didn’t feel like doing anything.

I have improved by 9am but still don’t have a lot of energy.

By 1pm it was quite warm, and I needed to change my clothes as I was hot. I also went through the clothes in my gift box and labelled them.

I went to wear thongs to walk up and meet Sam, but I stumbled a few times and ended up taking the scooter, no more wearing thongs for me.

BGL:6.1

Steps: 5,669=2.85Klm

Slept well got 7hrs and 17mins sleep and was awake for 28 mins. I did wake with a headache.

It has been a warm day, I have had a productive morning, ran the dishwasher and unpacked it, did a load of washing and hung it up to dry.

Kathy rang me she is off work sick and feels shocking, she said she will ring Tim tomorrow night.

I walked up to meet Sam this arvo without any issue.

It has been a lovely day.

BGL:5.6

Steps: 7,404=3.77klm’s

Slept well got 9hrs and 15mins sleep and was awake for 58 mins. I did wake with a headache.

It was fine when I got up but had started to rain by 6am.

It was raining heavy when I went up the top to wait with Sam.

I am going shopping with Sue, she thought she would drive up Hillsborough Rd, that wasn’t a good idea after 30mins we weren’t even halfway up the road, so Sue turned around and we drove up Bayview which was better but still slow. Took us an hour to get out of Warners Bay it should had taken no more than 10 minutes.

It has been a cold day and this arvo I ache all over and have zero energy and concentration.

I am having an early night

BGL:5.9

Steps: 6,637=3.38klm’s

LANDON’S BIRTHDAY HE IS 13 TODAY also

TOM’S BIRTHDAY HE IS 30 TODAY

Slept well got 9hrs and 51mins sleep and was awake for 23 mins.

It has been a cold but dry day Tim will be home late.

Tasha brought me a finger bun which she dropped off this afternoon. I will eat it tomorrow.

Another early night for me.

BGL:6.1

Steps: 6,755=3.44klm’s

Had a not so good night well it was ok till 2am when I got up to pee and had a lot of lower back pain, this kept waking me up after 2am and I ended up getting up at 4.20amm as the pain was so bad. I placed a heat pack on my back and that has helped a lot.

I had in fact 8hrs and 29mins sleep and I was awake for 59mins.

It has been raining since I got up.

Tim got up at 9am and he is in a mood, complain about a sore throat and other stuff.

Tim and I went shopping at Big W, I bought a new top and new socks.

Had a visit from Blain and Ta’lia it was nice to see them, they are moving into a shared house with 3 other people, I hope it all works out for them.

It has rained on and off all day.

BGL:5.9

Steps: 6,946=3.60klm’s

Week 29 of 2025

July 20, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ Leave a comment

I slept well had a good 9hrs &24 Mins and I didn’t wake at all I even had 2hrs of deep sleep.

At around 9.am I started to feel really cold and super tired but after a couple of hours I was feeling better.

Tim cooked crumbed steak and veggies for lunch, it was nice although I did have trouble swallowing twice and Tim told me to stop putting so much food in my mouth.

Tim spent most of the day outside working on the back yard and his veggie garden.

BGL:6.1

Steps:5,521=2.79Klm’s

I slept well had a good 9hrs & 16 Mins and I didn’t wake at all I even had 2hrs 54mins of deep sleep.

Tim and I went to see our GP this morning both of us had no issues with our blood test results.

I had an appointment with my neurologist it was a video appointment she has made no changes to my medication and since the dyskinesia is often and doesn’t last generally for too long, she is not worried about it but would like me to keep a record of when it happens. My next appointment is in January that one will be a face-to-face appointment.

BGL: 6.5

Steps: 3,365=1.69Klm’s

I slept all night again, getting 9hrs and 11mins of sleep.

It is a cold day been raining on and off all day.

Blain came to see me he said he and his girlfriend have moved into a hotel in Adamstown as they don’t feel like they can live with Tasha anymore, why that is I don’t know.

I went and checked the letter box I had three letters, there was one for Jess and one for Tasha.

Tim cooked chicken kiev and chips for tea and it was nice, I liked it and so did Tim.

BGL: 5.4

Steps: 6,893=3.48Klm’s

I slept all night again, getting 9hrs and 19mins of sleep and was awake for 14mins.

It is currently 4C here so pretty cold, should reach a top of 16C.

Tim is working he will leave here around 10.15am and should be home by 6.30pm.

The day did warm up somewhat and I managed to get off my ass and vacuum and get the clothes off the line and folded and put away.

Sue sent me a text about going to see our sister Jeannie tomorrow, I said that will be fine with me, it is Jeannie’s birthday on Saturday.

BGL: 5.1

Steps: 5,522

I slept all night again, getting 10hrs and 39mins of sleep and was awake for 36mins.

It is currently 2C here so pretty cold, should reach a top of 17C.

Noticed Jess car gone this morning found a text from her she is working.

Saw on FB this morning that my niece Temika is having surgery today, what 6,379the hell no one told me she was having surgery. Turns out Sue didn’t know either and Jeannie only found out a week ago when she watched Sandy’s kids.

Sue and I went to see Jeannie and give her birthday presents from me and Sue it was nice seeing her.

It seems Temika was born with something wrong with her arm and need surgery to repair it, it is a big opp they have to break the arm to rest it right, she will have pins and plates in it. I hope it all goes well.

BGL: 5.4

Steps: 6,379= 3.27klm’s

I slept all night again, getting 8hrs and 39mins of sleep and didn’t wake at all.

It’s not as cold this morning with the temp being 7C.

Jess asked if she sent over the stuff would I do a casserole for her lunch. I said yes and have already put it on to cook, I do it in the slow cooker.

Jess & Sam came down and had lunch here that was nice.

This afternoon I started getting stabbing pains in the top of my head which has turned into a headache across my forehead and behind my eyes.

BGL: 5.4

Steps:5,979=3.05Klm’s

JEANNIE’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 57 TODAY

I slept all night again, getting 8hrs and 56mins of sleep and didn’t wake at all.

It’s a cold morning again temp is 8C.

Tim is working this afternoon and bight he thinks he will be home around 1am.

Sam came over around 7.45pm to use my toilet and then she stayed awhile, and we had a chat about her day out in Sydney with Bailey. She said she had a good day, no issues with transport or anything else.

After Sam left, I went to bed.

BGL 5.4

Steps: 5,423 = 2.76 Klm’s

Week 25 of 2025

June 22, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ Leave a comment

I slept straight through the night again 7hrs and 24mins and I was awake for 8mins.

Been a good day, turned out warm and Tim did a lot more work in the back yard and it is starting to look good.

Me well other than getting the clothes of the line, folding and putting them away, I ironed the work shirts and that was a bitch of a job because we soaked them overnight in wash booster stuff, they were extremely wrinkled, and I hadn’t put them in the dryer just hung them out to dry. I won’t make that mistake again. I also vacuumed but that’s all the housework I did.

I spent the rest of the day watching YouTube and reading blogs.

BGL:5.8

Steps: 6,946=3.60

I had a rough start to the night it was around 11pm when I finally settled so only had 4hrs and 54mins of sleep.

Sue drove Sam to Tafe and I went with them as I had a 8.36am doctor’s appointment, I was home by 9.30am.

What an afternoon, at 1.40 I tripped on the mat under my computer chair and fell flat on my face, splitting above my left eye open. I managed to call Tasha who thankfully was home, and she was here in less then a minute. She helped me up and onto the lounge, she cleaned the wound and rang people.

Sue took me at first to my GP then to Belmont Hospital where I was for 4.5hrs. I did not want to go to the hospital, then did a ct scan which was normal. I had a mild concussion and wasn’t with it for around 2.5hrs, by the time I was called into be seen by a doctor I wasn’t doing good as I hadn’t taken my afternoon meds and had an internal tremor as well as an external tremor.

The doctor wanted me to have blood tests and an ECG but I said no there is nothing wrong with my heart and my bloody pressure was normal and I just wanted to come home. Sue got very firm with them telling them we would be leaving and if she had to sign something she would but that wasn’t needed, and we left can came home at 6.45pm.

When I got home, I took my meds and within 15mins I was feeling much better.

BGL:4.6

Steps: 5,194

I was asleep pretty much as soon as I went to bed, I slept for 8hrs 54mins and didn’t wake at all.

This morning, I didn’t want to get up, but I knew I had to in order to get Sam up and see her off to school.

By 7am I was awake and feeling ok and yeah, I have two black eyes and a sore head but I’m doing ok.

Had an okay day didn’t do as much as I would normally do with blogging and housework and by 5pm I am completely exhausted and fighting to stay awake I will be in bed by 6.30pm.

BGL: 4.9

Steps: 4,519=2.31klm

I was asleep pretty much as soon as I went to bed, I slept for 8hrs 56mins and didn’t wake at all. I am feeling ok this morning.

Tim rang to let me know that it will be around 8.30pm by the time he gets home.

I had a good day but another early night for me as it is 6pm and my eyes are stinging.

BGL:5.2

Steps: 4,633=2.36klm

I was asleep pretty much as soon as I went to bed, I slept for 9hrs 13mins and didn’t wake at all. I am feeling good enough to have a shower this morning.

I’m feeling more like myself today and even vacuumed and washed the towels as well as folding up the clothes and put them away. I cleaned the kitchen twice and ran the dishwasher.

My eye area can be touched without me wincing in pain.

BGL: 5.4

Steps: 5,487=2.83klms

I had another good night remember waking once to pee, my watch says I slept for 7hrs 19mins and was awake for 15mins.

Another cold morning temp is 2C or 35.6F

Tim felt so sick this morning he considered calling in sick but ended up going to work anyway.

Sam rang and told me she felt too sick to go to school, so I went up and told Joel when he arrived.

This afternoon Sam was so sick she was vomiting and so unwell that she has come down here for the night, as Jess doesn’t want her home alone tonight.

I am also not feeling well this afternoon.

I had to have a nap as I was so tired.

BGL:5.4

Steps: 5,551=2.90klms

I slept for 10hrs and 22mins and I was awake for 21mins, at 5am when my alarm went off, I got up went to the loo, took my medication and went back to bed for an hour.

Another cold morning temp is 2C or 35.6F.

Jessica came over to check on Sam when she got home from work at 6.10am, Sam was sleeping and didn’t wake up when Jess checked her temperature and covered her with a quilt.

I ordered pizza for lunch, when Sam woke up, she came out looking for food and decided to make herself scrambled eggs.

It has been a warmish day.

BGL: 5.2

Steps: 5402=2.93klms

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

March 13, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ 2 Comments

First up there are two new posts over at my Random Stuff

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/03/just-bit-of-hodgepodge.html

Today we are looking at a condition called, rejection sensitive dysphoria or RSD, this is a condition that my eldest daughter has been diagnosed with along with ADHD. This condition isn’t something I have ever heard of till now.

It is a condition that causes intense emotional pain when someone feels rejected, criticized, or fails.

People with RSD may avoid situations where they might fail or be rejected it can affect children, teens, and adults.

RSD is not an official medical diagnosis, but there are treatments that can help

Symptoms of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Rejection can, and often does, provoke an emotional response in all of us. What marks RSD is that this response is inappropriate for the circumstance and can last for days or longer after the rejection. Symptoms of Rejection Sensitive dysphoria can vary from person to person, but some common symptoms include:

Chronically low self-esteem
Inability or trouble containing emotions after being rejected – such as fits of anger or tears
Sudden drops into depression or anxiety, such as those typically hallmarked by bipolar
Avoidance of tasks, big or small, that could end in failure
People pleasing behaviour
Fear or apprehension of authority figures
Perfectionism or overcompensation for internal feelings of shortcomings
Isolating behaviours
Stage fright, fear of public speaking or social awkwardness even around friends and family

RSD can impact many aspects of life, including relationships, academics, and professional endeavours. It can also lead to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts or behaviours.

Causes

Differences in brain structure that make it harder to regulate emotions and behaviours related to rejection
A deep-seated fear of negative judgment
A sense of falling short, failing to meet one’s own high standards or others’ expectations

Treatment is a combination of medications, therapies, and lifestyle changes. A big part is learning how to manage and cope with RSD can help people live fulfilling lives.

Process Delay Disorder

January 23, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ 6 Comments

Hi everyone, this week we are looking at a condition that my eldest daughter told me about, it is called Process Delay Disorder. Has anyone heard of this?

What is it, well it’s a condition that makes it difficult for people to process information from their senses. This can include visual, auditory, or sensory information.

It is a time-relating characteristic that determines an amount of time during which a scheduled process or activity is stopped or idle. It is an unplanned extension in the process’s duration caused by some circumstances that impedes the process’s commencement or continuation.

The symptoms include.

Difficulty remembering new information
Difficulty following multi-step instructions
Difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy places
Difficulty completing math operations
Difficulty interacting with others

There are many things that could cause it, including.

Physical illness or injury
Lack of sleep
Reaction to medications
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learning disorders
Emotional factors
Fewer neurotransmitters in the brain
Epilepsy

There’s no cure for auditory processing disorder, however, there is treatment.

When it comes to treatment, it seems something called auditory training, this means to undertake activities that will improve someone’s concentration and listening.

Reading regularly, is thought to help as reading exercises your brain muscles like any other muscle, and the more you read, the faster you might be able to process information.

Playing brain games, also help as there are many brain-training games and puzzles that can help improve your processing speed.

Processing disorders can affect a person’s ability to learn, work, and socialize. They can also lead to low self-esteem and anxiety.

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

January 9, 2025 ~ joannerambling ~ Leave a comment

First off there is a Hodgepodge post here:http://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/01/its-hodgepodge-time.html

Now for today’s post

This week we are looking at the treatment for bipolar disorder. There are two major parts to managing bipolar disorder: acute management and long-term management.

Treatment needs to be ongoing and tailored for each person.

You also need to remember that treatment for bipolar disorder needs to factor in any conditions you have such as anxiety or substance use disorder. Other medical illnesses such as hypertension, obesity and thyroid problems sometimes occur together with bipolar disorder.

Mental health practitioners need to work out your treatment according to whether you’re experiencing hypomania, mania, depression or euthymia (absence of depression or mania). A highly qualified mental health practitioner needs to prescribe your treatment. Each person needs a treatment plan tailored for their individual needs, as everyone with bipolar disorder experiences it differently.

Do not try to self-medicate or develop your own treatment plan.

Acute management aims to stabilise someone currently experiencing mania or depression.

Medications like mood stabilisers and antipsychotics are the main focus of acute management of bipolar mania and depression. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can be effective for treatment-resistant acute mood episodes, especially in people experiencing depression with psychotic features.

Long-term management involves maintenance and prevention of relapse, and optimised functional recovery socially and at work. Medications and psychological and lifestyle approaches are aimed at providing long-term prevention of relapse, building resilience, and improving quality of life.

There are specially trained mental health professionals such as psychiatrists and psychologists who can help you with bipolar disorder

You need a thorough check from a health professional before treatment is prescribed and specially prescribed medication is the most effective way to treat and manage bipolar disorder. However, psychological and lifestyle therapies can be helpful additions to your treatment.

Some may experience ‘rapid cycling’ can go between depression and mania a few times a week (some even cycle within the same day). While others might have mood changes less often and less severely.

There are also some who can have very severe episodes of mania with psychotic symptoms (hallucinating or delusions) and need hospitalisation.

Some people can experience normal moods in between their swings, though the majority of individuals experience some low-level symptoms between episodes.