I went to the doctor on Monday to look at this rash that has been on my hip for a few days. I almost fell off the table when she told me it is shingles. Apparently if you have had chicken pox as a kid the virus stays in your body. Then we you are older and you get really stressed or your immune system is low. It comes out as shingles. They are supposed to go away in two weeks. But right now they are starting to itch like crazy.
Anyone have any good de-stressing ideas? I am holding onto my Glen Ivy gift cert. until after we are all moved in.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
ME STRESSED?
Posted by Amber at 3:55 PM
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YOGA! When I get really stressed out I go to this really good yoga place in town...sooo good! Good Luck with that!
oh my gosh that would explain your pain you were having! I'm sorry you have shingles, my dad had it twice this year and its awful. Hope you get better soon.
Poor you! What can I do to help you? Let me watch your boys for awhile. I'm so sorry. I know that moving is one of the most stressful things ever. It will be over soon and you'll be all settled in.
When I was really stressed with a million things on my plate, I eliminated what I could. And then I took up cross stitching. Sounds silly, but it's actually very relaxing. Because of the detail involved, you have to really focus on what you're doing (like counting squares) so you don't mess it up. It's not hard at all. It just takes 100% of your brain to concentrate, which means your brain isn't thinking about all the other stuff stressing you out. And it was rewarding to watch it coming along and looking more and more like the picture.
that stinks! Take a bubble bath! or go to a movie that will make you laugh... i recommend 4 Christmases!
holy crap! That sucks. I am so sorry to hear about all your health woes! I can't imagine taking care of two, buying a house AND all during Christmas time. Hang in there...enjoying a lovely HOME with your boys is just around the corner:) I like YOGA too. But even just "me" time- take a bath, read a good book, etc. Even if it's for 20 mins a day.
Amber,
How are you doing? Have your shingles gotten any better? how's the house, escrow all that? I misplaced your address, can you email it to me? THanks. Hope you are doing better.
Ok woman! I know your internet is probably up and running now, so go outside, take a pic of your house and show everyone, huh?! It's now my turn to bug you...put a new post up already! Haha! p.s. We'll probably be there Sunday! (for a short trip)
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