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Post by Prince Hal on Jul 29, 2022 14:51:11 GMT -5
(...) Time to read a Russian novel or two. Oh, my lord, do you want him to be suicidal in addition to burned out? Just want him to get a good sleep. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2022 17:29:34 GMT -5
Was feeling run down with a sore throat after attending the con last weekend, so decided to take the COVID tests to be safe. Negative last night, negative tonight 25 hours later, so I think I am in the clear. I've always hated "Con Crud" after a show, this was the first time it scared me.
-M
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Jul 29, 2022 17:49:05 GMT -5
Do what you need to do, Cei-U! It happens to the best of folks who work on long-term projects |
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Post by Rob Allen on Jul 29, 2022 18:08:28 GMT -5
I'm with everybody else, Cei-U! - take whatever time you want. The publisher and the reading public (that's us) will absolutely understand. |
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Post by Icctrombone on Jul 29, 2022 19:33:57 GMT -5
Picked my 1500th avocado for the season.
Who'd have thought avocado sales would get me a new wardrobe for 2023?
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Post by tartanphantom on Jul 29, 2022 20:07:35 GMT -5
Picked my 1500th avocado for the season.
Who'd have thought avocado sales would get me a new wardrobe for 2023?
That's a whole lot of avocado toast for millennial hipsters... glad that someone besides Starbucks is reaping the rewards.
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Post by Confessor on Jul 30, 2022 2:29:14 GMT -5
I had my first proper migraine headache last night -- not an experience I'd like to repeat!
I'd been out gigging at a local bar, but had only had two pints of lager. It was an early evening gig, so I was back home by 10pm and asleep by about 11:30pm, I reckon. I was woken up at 3am by an extremely painful headache (can't really ever remember a headache waking me up before) and, realising that this was a bad one, immediately took the max dose of paracetamol. The next hour until the painkillers began to kick in was agony. I've never known a headache like it. I started to get waves of nausea and at one point really thought I was gonna puke, although I didn't.
No idea what caused it, but my wife thinks I should go see a doctor about it because I'm in my late 40s and have no prior history of ever getting migraines. I've always wondered what a migraine was like and now I know! I have new-found sympathy with anyone who experiences them regularly. Jesus, it was painful.
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Post by tartanphantom on Jul 30, 2022 3:18:03 GMT -5
I had my first proper migraine headache last night -- not an experience I'd like to repeat! I'd been out gigging at a local bar, but had only had two pints of lager. It was an early evening gig, so I was back home by 10pm and asleep by about 11:30pm, I reckon. I was woken up at 3am by an extremely painful headache (can't really ever remember a headache waking me up before) and, realising that this was a bad one, immediately took the max dose of paracetamol. The next hour until the painkillers began to kick in was agony. I've never known a headache like it. I started to get waves of nausea and at one point really thought I was gonna puke, although I didn't. No idea what caused it, but my wife thinks I should go see a doctor about it because I'm in my late 40s and have no prior history of ever getting migraines. I've always wondered what a migraine was like and now I know! I have new-found sympathy with anyone who experiences them regularly. Jesus, it was painful.
Often an early warning sign of hypertension. Get your blood pressure checked.
I had migraines for several years, but my blood pressure checked out OK until I gained some weight in my late-40's. After that, it stayed moderately high (not dangerously high), and my physician put me on a low-level once-a-day blood pressure medication.
Not only did it regulate my bp, but I haven't had a migraine in over 12 years.
Of course, I'm not a doctor. There could be many other factors contributing to it-- take your wife's advice and see a doctor. Lots of men put off going to a doctor and getting regular checkups. I used to be that way until the aforementioned mild hypertension reared its head. Since then, get semi-annual checkups, not just for blood pressure but for my general health. A little peace of mind goes a long way.
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Post by Confessor on Jul 30, 2022 3:50:01 GMT -5
I had my first proper migraine headache last night -- not an experience I'd like to repeat! I'd been out gigging at a local bar, but had only had two pints of lager. It was an early evening gig, so I was back home by 10pm and asleep by about 11:30pm, I reckon. I was woken up at 3am by an extremely painful headache (can't really ever remember a headache waking me up before) and, realising that this was a bad one, immediately took the max dose of paracetamol. The next hour until the painkillers began to kick in was agony. I've never known a headache like it. I started to get waves of nausea and at one point really thought I was gonna puke, although I didn't. No idea what caused it, but my wife thinks I should go see a doctor about it because I'm in my late 40s and have no prior history of ever getting migraines. I've always wondered what a migraine was like and now I know! I have new-found sympathy with anyone who experiences them regularly. Jesus, it was painful. Often an early warning sign of hypertension. Get your blood pressure checked.
I had migraines for several years, but my blood pressure checked out OK until I gained some weight in my late-40's. After that, it stayed moderately high (not dangerously high), and my physician put me on a low-level once-a-day blood pressure medication.
Not only did it regulate my bp, but I haven't had a migraine in over 12 years. Of course, I'm not a doctor. There could be many other factors contributing to it-- take your wife's advice and see a doctor. Lots of men put off going to a doctor and getting regular checkups. I used to be that way until the aforementioned mild hypertension reared its head. Since then, get semi-annual checkups, not just for blood pressure but for my general health. A little peace of mind goes a long way.
Yeah, I actually have slightly too high blood pressure at the moment, as I discovered only about 3 or 4 weeks back. I am currently seeing my doctor about it. I went for a comprehensive set of blood tests a couple of weeks back, which thankfully all came back as "everything normal, no further action needed." I'm not overweight, am only in my late 40s, and have no family history of high blood pressure. So, I'm really not sure what's going on. I've been recording my blood pressure twice daily for the past two weeks and have a GP's appointment on Tuesday to analyse the results. So, we'll see what she says. But yeah, I think last night's migraine might well be connected. By blood pressure is noticeably higher this morning than it has been since I started measuring it (and it was at the lower end of "high" anyway!) |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jul 30, 2022 8:17:57 GMT -5
Migraines are indeed awful, Confessor. Here's hoping it will be a one-time event only. |
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Post by Calidore on Jul 30, 2022 12:54:24 GMT -5
I'll add to the "see a doctor" chorus, Confessor. My understanding is that migraine is an ongoing condition that needs to be diagnosed. All you know is that you got a sudden, terrible headache to a degree that you've never had before and without an obvious cause. That's always worth getting checked out. |
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Post by Cei-U! on Jul 30, 2022 14:57:35 GMT -5
Aw, maaaaaaan... I was just about to dig into a huge slab of my sister's birthday cake that she brought this morning and I dropped it on the floor where it will have to stay til she comes back this evening. Kill me. Kill me now.
Cei-U! I curse the godz!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2022 19:58:06 GMT -5
I took all of July off from most things Internet (just used it for paying bills and other essentials), and it was really refreshing. Too many life stresses were coming at me at once, and I decided I needed to just really chill out for awhile. It ended up being a really good idea, got my head a lot clearer, and I feel like I'm actually enjoying things again.
I literally only bought one Marvel Epic Collection during that whole time, and find I'm actually reading and enjoying comic books again. No more interest in high dollar back issues that never get read. Put 3 expensive guitars up for consignment sale as well, and bought one much less expensive one that I'm sure I'll end up actually playing and enjoying a lot more. Feel much more prepared to tackle stresses at work and other things going on as well (finally even took some impromptu vacation days last week).
I know sadly not all life stresses can be avoided, but I urge anyone who feels like they are hitting a wall, if you have ANY option to check out for a bit and allow yourself the time to recharge (mentally, physically, spiritually), seriously do it. Sometimes you can't see how hard the wall you were hitting until it's in the rear view mirror and you're back on the right road again.
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Post by Icctrombone on Aug 2, 2022 20:00:46 GMT -5
I took all of July off from most things Internet (just used it for paying bills and other essentials), and it was really refreshing. Too many life stresses were coming at me at once, and I decided I needed to just really chill out for awhile. It ended up being a really good idea, got my head a lot clearer, and I feel like I'm actually enjoying things again. I literally only bought one Marvel Epic Collection during that whole time, and find I'm actually reading and enjoying comic books again. No more interest in high dollar back issues that never get read. Put 3 expensive guitars up for consignment sale as well, and bought one much less expensive one that I'm sure I'll end up actually playing and enjoying a lot more. Feel much more prepared to tackle stresses at work and other things going on as well (finally even took some impromptu vacation days last week). I know sadly not all life stresses can be avoided, but I urge anyone who feels like they are hitting a wall, if you have ANY option to check out for a bit and allow yourself the time to recharge (mentally, physically, spiritually), seriously do it. Sometimes you can't see how hard the wall you were hitting until it's in the rear view mirror and you're back on the right road again. Do what makes you feel better. Stress in life is serious business. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2022 20:12:31 GMT -5
I had my first proper migraine headache last night -- not an experience I'd like to repeat! I'd been out gigging at a local bar, but had only had two pints of lager. It was an early evening gig, so I was back home by 10pm and asleep by about 11:30pm, I reckon. I was woken up at 3am by an extremely painful headache (can't really ever remember a headache waking me up before) and, realising that this was a bad one, immediately took the max dose of paracetamol. The next hour until the painkillers began to kick in was agony. I've never known a headache like it. I started to get waves of nausea and at one point really thought I was gonna puke, although I didn't. No idea what caused it, but my wife thinks I should go see a doctor about it because I'm in my late 40s and have no prior history of ever getting migraines. I've always wondered what a migraine was like and now I know! I have new-found sympathy with anyone who experiences them regularly. Jesus, it was painful.
Get it properly diagnosed and with medication to suit....I know someone who is bedridden for the day when it comes on and she passed it on to one of her sons too.
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