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Saturday 30 August 2014

Another curve and something different.....

This journey of mine has thrown another curve at me. I was doing OK on my meds but still having some anxiety issues so my GP decided to increase them slightly - bad move with hindsight. I must admit I was really keen as I felt that extra "bit" would be enough to make the anxiety manageable and get me back to work.
What the extra "bit" has done is really mess up my sleep... really, really weird dreams when I do sleep and an awful lot of waking up.



Made me extremely photosensitive - I've always burned really easily (fair English skin) and had to take care but I'm burning in the middle of winter with no direct sun, any exposed skin just cooks. Not sure how long this will last for now I'm off those meds - I'm hoping it will reverse to how I was (that was manageable with hats, sunscreen etc.).

I'm now "inbetween" meds which certainly isn't helping but I start the new ones tomorrow evening and it's supposed to help with sleep and only take 2 weeks to begin to work which in itself is much better than the others I've tried. I have a case conference on Mon with my GP and rehab consultant - the plan was to start to return to work in the very near future but as I've changed meds who knows...




I'm struggling with sewing at the moment - I quickly make mistakes which is my cue to stop so a friend suggested beading. I've given it a go and made a dragonfly. 




Not sure it's really me as it doesn't touch my soul quite like stitching and quilting do but it's quite methodical and mistakes can be easily fixed. The plan is to attach it to a metal rod and put it in the garden.

Going to have a go at making some Christmas Trees from buttons next (found lots of inspiration on Pinterest) and I do have a passion for buttons.......
Hugz
Melanie
xxx 

11 comments:

Jo said...

That beading is wonderful. I have not tried anything like it.
Sewing can wait. Little projects make you feel like you have achieved something.
Well done.
Good luck on Monday.
Keep your spirits up.
I love Pinterest too.....

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Hope all goes well next week Mel.....remember one day at a time...your dragon fly is so cute...xx

Christine said...

How intricately we are made and how little it takes to stop a cog or break a spring. I wish you the best for Monday.

Motherdragon's Musings said...

Lovely dragonfly, such fine work. One day at a time, little steps, if people cannot accept that, well .....
Main thing is to look after your own self, do things that make you happy and feel good.
Hugs from Cloncurry xo

Sisbabestitches said...

Oh I love that quote :) I think I had that refreshed feeling ONE morning about 10 years ago, lol. The chemical balance can be so mysterious. Lovely dragonfly :) Great that you are keeping an open mind, there is always some type of craft you can enjoy doing when things are messy :)

debbie said...

The dragonfly is so sweet. One day at a time, my dear friend. xx debbie

Susan said...

All the best with the change in meds again - maybe you need those different hobbies just for a bit to keep you going.

KimM said...

Your beading is so pretty. Please take care of yourself.
xxx

Chookyblue...... said...

goodluck...........I like the dragonfly........also go for a 5 mins walk each day.......i'll do the walk too.....

Anthea said...

Hi Mel - so sorry to read about the meds mess - I hope it can get sorted soon, so you can get some good sleep & peace...
the beading is very pretty, maybe something different is a good change, even if only as a short term thing x

Maria said...

How frustrating the situation with the medications must be...the beaded dragonfly looks wonderful!