[OhKay]

I don't think the office or maintenance is interested in pursuing the lock issue any further, and I don't know if I have the patience to follow up on it. At some point, my husband may force my hand though.


Pest control came this morning. I had to clean out under the bathroom and kitchen sinks, EMPTY ALL THE CABINETS in the kitchen (dishes and all), and move everything into the living room before they came. I had no idea how much crap I have. I went food shopping yesterday so there was even more to pack up.

Prior to their arrival I had to set the kitties up in the bedroom with food, water and- YUCK- a litter box. The poor things kept trying to break free

I was kind of hoping that after all that effort, I'd see, or they'd see, some evidence of bugs to make it all worthwhile, but that didn't happen. They said they didn't think we had roaches.

Since the cabinets are empty, this is the perfect opportunity to wipe down the shelves, but I have zero motivation or energy to do that. I'm exhausted from having to pack and move everything. I don't even want to think putting everything away.


I saw my pdoc yesterday.

Since my manic symptoms are gone, I just need to be treated for depression at this point. I can't take antidepressants, and a lot of other meds are out because of severe side effects, so she gave me a choice between adding low doses of either Zyprexa or lithium as an adjunct.

I really don't like the idea of being on two antipsychotics that cause major weight gain and sedation, so I was turned off by the Zyprexa…

I took 1800mg of lithium for years and experienced vision and neurological side effects (and severe acne in the last 6 mo or so taking it), and went through multiple bouts of toxicity, so that wasn't a particularly appealing option either…

But ultimately I ended up choosing the lithium because I'll only be taking 300mg vs. 1800mg a day, so there is a reduced risk of side effects, and the plan is only for short-term use. Lithium tends to work fairly quickly, so that's a bonus. My pdoc will be monitoring my levels closely, and I have my first blood draw Friday. But at the first sign of trouble, I will be stopping it. I'm particularly afraid it will effect my vision again.

I'm not happy to be adding anything. When you're on as many drugs as I am, it's hard to anticipate what a med change will do. I guess we'll see what happens…


I have so much to do, and all I really need right now is a nap

[Dmom3005]

Good luck Kay.

I can totally relate to not wanting to add a new medicine.

Donna

[bizi]

That sounds like a lot of work emptying everything and now alot of work putting it back.
((((HUGS))))
bizi

[OhKay]

Somehow I managed to get everything done. I moved some things around, and I'm not sure I'm happy with the changes, but things are just going to have to stay as is because I've decided the project is over.

I laid down for my nap fully clothed because I was waiting for someone from maintenance to come and fix the kitchen light. Of course no one came.

I got in a 4 hour nap, and got an extra hour of sleep last night, but I'm exhausted and in pain. I did way too much.

I have an appointment for a PAP smear at 10:30 today. That's something that's always worth looking forward to…

After that I have to visit my insurance agency. We paid off our car (YAY!!!) and I have to drop off a copy of the new title so they can fax it to the insurance company.

When I get home I'm going to have to do a load of laundry because my husband doesn't have any more clean work clothes. I really hope I don't have to wait all day for the 1 functioning washing machine in the building to be free. That one load really won't even make a dent in my dirty laundry pile. Maybe my husband will go with me to the laundromat this weekend? I'm sure he'd just be thrilled!

[bizi]

Wow kay,
you did a lot!
No wonder you are sore this morning. I am hoping that you have hubby's help and go to the laundry mat this weekend. It is not your fault the machine is broken!
bizi