For years, yes I said years, I’ve been prodding my husband to have his testosterone levels checked. About six months ago he told me they were checked and fine. Wing brow. I found this difficult to believe, but okay.
Turns out he didn’t have them checked. His story now is that he thought I was asking about his thyroid. blank stare. Em, right. Anyway he finally did have them checked last week and in an earth shattering news flash his T levels are about half of what they should be for a man of his age. He wanted to make this into an end of the world scenario. I, being the cold woman that I am, refused to go there.
He’s on replacement therapy and feeling better. Gee imagine. Shake my head.
As this is all unfolding (I’m sure he’s sure this was the entire problem and things should be fixed now.) I’ve been busy with training, chiropractic, dental appointments and a check in with my counselor. Yep, I have a counselor of my very own. Perfect isn’t me. Aspiring? Yes.
Toward the end of the session I expressed concern that perhaps one of my depression medications was too high, because I’ve been feeling anxious. This particular one does that if I take too much. To which the counselor says, “I think that’s fine. We should get you on an anti-anxiety med.”
Being the smart ass that I am, I replied, “Valium is good.”
Much to my surprise she starts writing a script. My eyes get big and I sputter, “A very small dose, please.” I know what this stuff does and I’m not willing to zone, as appealing as it sounds some days. No zoning, zombifying or otherwise numbing me. I’m on the smallest dose made, and am thinking I should half them. A light weight? Me? For this stuff, yes.
I’m annoyed to find myself in the position to need medication for something so simple as relaxing. My counselor laid out what she saw as the cause.
My mother passed seven months ago.
The marriage has been in a flooded ditch for over a year.
Our adult children and their children lived with us for a short period. (Not their fault, just more stressful than I thought it would be.)
And I’m in intensive training for a new career.
Okay, put that way it doesn’t seem so unreasonable. I am one person. One person can only take so much. All I can say is thank the universe for good friends, without whom I would surely be in a nut ward somewhere, talking to myself and avoiding all human contact.
Instead, I’m remembering to take care of myself in the midst of everything. My woman stuff is good until June. I have three fillings which will be done by the end of the month. There are refills for my daily meds, so I won’t be running out. My chiropractic is getting my back into order after being on crutches and a boot for months. I ♡ my chiropractor.
Everything is in order for my practical training, starting tomorrow. No last minute chaos or drama in that corner. In as much I have nothing to do today except rest and take care of this cold or allergy thing that’s going on with me. A bit of quiet? Quiet is good.
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at how much “stuff” you’ve got going on. Aargh!!! Maybe I’ll just be amazed, and pray that you’ll get through it all with sanity intact.
I’m in awe of you.