Friday 12/22/23

7:57a.m. I had a good night. I had some vivid dreams. I remember this one dream where I was involved in a plot to take over the government.   But it wasn’t as bad as the devil doll dream. Other than that I slept well. I also received great care. I was changed two or three times so I wasn’t laying in urine all night. The aides who woke me up at 4:45 were friendly and did a good job.

I was still very tired. I slept in my wheelchair untill they served drinks. I had extra coffee and juice today.  Then I had French toast for breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and I ate it all. Thanks to the extra coffee and great meal I feel bright eyed and bushy tailed. Life is good

I’m not having any arthritis pain either. This is a great blessing. I !now arthritis can creep up on you. I could start out feeling fine but soon the pain is racking my body. But I don’t think this is the case today. I am hoping I will get a break from the pain today.

9:42a.m. Damn! There is no coffee social today. I made my way to the Fiesta Room to find that out. Then I turned around and made my way back to my room. That was a real world out for me. I’m glad I had that extra coffee with breakfast

  1:22p.m. I had a very busy morning. First, I had a session with my psychiatrist. I found out my diagnosis and I’m a real nut case. I have schizoaffective disorder along with depression and paranoia. Speaking of paranoia I told her nowl I hear people at the coffee social talk about me. We also talked about how depression and paranoia interact. When depression is bad the paranoia is worse. Then she told me I’m on abilify and Lexapro for my psych problems. The discontinued the Geodon because of too many side effects

We also talked about how things have been going in general. I told her I’ve been depressed because of arthritis pain and the holidays. I didn’t get a gift card this year. I said Christmas is just another day. She said the weather has been cold and that might of affected the arthritis. We talked about a few minor things like my reading material then our session ended.

I didn’t have long to wait for my PT session. I’m working with a lady named Lynn. She came shortly after me psych session. She took me to the gym and gave me a real work out with my arms. We did different activities designed to strengthen my arms and shoulders. The session lasted an hour. Believe me I was very sore when we finished.

I called Chocolatechip when I got back to my room. I talked about my morning activities. We talked until lunch.. I had chipotle pie and a cup of peaches. I also had two dinner rolls. Lunch was delicious and I ate it all. Called Chocolatechip after I ate. We talked some more then she wanted to lie down.

I just turned on my call light. I’m hurting and in a lot of  pain. Plus I need changed. I hope they come and put me to bed soon.

4:57p.m. I’m in bed. The aides put me to bed at 2:30. I have been talking to Chocolatechip since. I can’t think of a nicer way to spend the afternoon

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