round of updates
1. I saw Dr. Z the pain doc this morning. That was fine, since I've been sort of stable for the last month although the sphenoid thing isn't helping. But I refilled the oxycodone and Zofran, and they gave me a scrip for Relpax because apparently you need to change up triptans every so often. Since they never work for me reliably, I'm not convinced this will do anything, but we'll try it. But my insurance wants a prior auth from my doctor before they'll fill it--I think Relpax is still brand name--and they said they did that last time but I never heard back from Rite Aid to find out if it had processed. The assistant I talked to this morning assured me she'd take care of it today if the pharmacy called them, so I'll call there later and find out what's up.
I also got a new scrip for Cambia, which I'm dubious about taking mostly because it's a powder you mix with water and I've heard horror stories about the taste, and I'm not realy sure I want to try it. The pharmacy had to order that one, too, so I should have it in a couple days. I'm not convinced this will work for me but options are good, right?
In other health news, my stomach has been acting up lately, but I've discovered that if I alternate between the phenergan and the zofran I get more relief than if I just stick to one. The phenergan works better, definitely, but the Zofran works too, so I alternate.
Seeing the dentist next week to do build up on some of my teeth for crowns, and I also get fitted for contacts next week, so that should be interesting. I haven't worn contacts in close to a decade--I know I wore them at my wedding, but after that I don't remember what I did. But I see better with them.
2. I'm definitely swinging anxious lately and I don't like it. Some of it is situational, but some of it feels like I'm just trending up with anxiety, and it's frustrating. I've had two panic attacks in the last week, and I haven't had one of those in ages. So I will be talking to Dr. J tomorrow about options. I don't actually want to increase any of my dosages or add another med but I'd also like to stop being anxious all the time, so...
Meanwhile my therapist hasn't gotten back to me about any cancellations in her schedule, so I'll call her next week and find out. I may also ask Dr. J if he has a recommendation for me in case Marcia just doesn't have room. I wonder if Dr. J would actually see me for talk therapy, though. I'll ask.
3. I am on fire since January started. If I write another 10k this month I'll be a third of the way to my GYWO goal. That is insane. Most of it has been on the new!shiny!auction!fic, but I have posted about 22k to WC since January.
I am of course reminded that I started out strongly last year and died, but I've written more in the first two months of the year than I wrote in the first several months last year. Last year I was tracking to GYWO but just on time, like my monthly totals were right where they should have been to keep me on track. This year I have a much bigger buffer so that if my words die out in June or something, I'll be okay.
Speaking of the auction fic, I'm having so much fun with it. It's a 21st century Trek AU, so I took everyone and modified them to fit into our current century. I'm not sure what the overall plot is yet, but I'm hopeful one will reveal itself. I also feel like WC is insanely plot heavy, so if I write something heavier on characters and less with a giant plot it's not the worst thing in the world.
My word count spreadsheet is making me happy, though, because for once it's organized and I know where my numbers came from. When I was trying to calculate last year's totals I ran into issues because there were things I'd listed that had multiple files grouped under them, and I was never sure which files I'd added and when. This time I've broken it out and listed each file at the bottom of the page, so I see what I've written per file per overall universe, and it's much easier to calculate.
I track my word count weekly, because I find it easier to calculate per week than per day. GYWO has a tracker spreadsheet you can use that tracks by day, but I prefer my version. But Wednesdays are check-in days for the Shoobies, so every Wednesday morning I add up my files--those that have changed--and update my spreadsheet. I'm averaging about 11k per week, which I find insane.
And I think I've said it before, but I'll say it again: This is mostly in large part due to word wars. I am still amazed by how many words I can spit out when I sit down and just focus on it for half an hour. It feels doable, to sit down and focus for half an hour. I can tell myself I'll check email, FB, instagram in 30 minutes and just...go.
I have some issues warring on my own, for whatever reason, but with people I'm much more focused.
But the writing is a definite positive spot in my life these days.
4. Speaking of writing, My left arm is pretty much healed up. There are two spots on it that need a touch up, and they're both my own fault, but I emailed Jen about my right arm and she said she could touch up the left at the same time.
I have a consult with her tomorrow to talk about the right arm. I kind of want to do it before Norwescon, so I can go to the con in short sleeves and show off both tattoos, but we'll see when I can schedule and stuff. And I know Morgan loathes the idea already so that's fun, but I really want the right arm because right now it feels naked.
Still need to get Buddy's paw print done at some point, although I'm dithering on where to put it. I think it'll go on my left ankle though.
5. Hey, my birthday is Saturday. I'll be all of 36, which doesn't really seem like a big deal to me. The plan is to get together with friends and play CAH and other games. Where is somewhat up in the air but we think it'll be at our house. So that should be fun.
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I also got a new scrip for Cambia, which I'm dubious about taking mostly because it's a powder you mix with water and I've heard horror stories about the taste, and I'm not realy sure I want to try it. The pharmacy had to order that one, too, so I should have it in a couple days. I'm not convinced this will work for me but options are good, right?
In other health news, my stomach has been acting up lately, but I've discovered that if I alternate between the phenergan and the zofran I get more relief than if I just stick to one. The phenergan works better, definitely, but the Zofran works too, so I alternate.
Seeing the dentist next week to do build up on some of my teeth for crowns, and I also get fitted for contacts next week, so that should be interesting. I haven't worn contacts in close to a decade--I know I wore them at my wedding, but after that I don't remember what I did. But I see better with them.
2. I'm definitely swinging anxious lately and I don't like it. Some of it is situational, but some of it feels like I'm just trending up with anxiety, and it's frustrating. I've had two panic attacks in the last week, and I haven't had one of those in ages. So I will be talking to Dr. J tomorrow about options. I don't actually want to increase any of my dosages or add another med but I'd also like to stop being anxious all the time, so...
Meanwhile my therapist hasn't gotten back to me about any cancellations in her schedule, so I'll call her next week and find out. I may also ask Dr. J if he has a recommendation for me in case Marcia just doesn't have room. I wonder if Dr. J would actually see me for talk therapy, though. I'll ask.
3. I am on fire since January started. If I write another 10k this month I'll be a third of the way to my GYWO goal. That is insane. Most of it has been on the new!shiny!auction!fic, but I have posted about 22k to WC since January.
I am of course reminded that I started out strongly last year and died, but I've written more in the first two months of the year than I wrote in the first several months last year. Last year I was tracking to GYWO but just on time, like my monthly totals were right where they should have been to keep me on track. This year I have a much bigger buffer so that if my words die out in June or something, I'll be okay.
Speaking of the auction fic, I'm having so much fun with it. It's a 21st century Trek AU, so I took everyone and modified them to fit into our current century. I'm not sure what the overall plot is yet, but I'm hopeful one will reveal itself. I also feel like WC is insanely plot heavy, so if I write something heavier on characters and less with a giant plot it's not the worst thing in the world.
My word count spreadsheet is making me happy, though, because for once it's organized and I know where my numbers came from. When I was trying to calculate last year's totals I ran into issues because there were things I'd listed that had multiple files grouped under them, and I was never sure which files I'd added and when. This time I've broken it out and listed each file at the bottom of the page, so I see what I've written per file per overall universe, and it's much easier to calculate.
I track my word count weekly, because I find it easier to calculate per week than per day. GYWO has a tracker spreadsheet you can use that tracks by day, but I prefer my version. But Wednesdays are check-in days for the Shoobies, so every Wednesday morning I add up my files--those that have changed--and update my spreadsheet. I'm averaging about 11k per week, which I find insane.
And I think I've said it before, but I'll say it again: This is mostly in large part due to word wars. I am still amazed by how many words I can spit out when I sit down and just focus on it for half an hour. It feels doable, to sit down and focus for half an hour. I can tell myself I'll check email, FB, instagram in 30 minutes and just...go.
I have some issues warring on my own, for whatever reason, but with people I'm much more focused.
But the writing is a definite positive spot in my life these days.
4. Speaking of writing, My left arm is pretty much healed up. There are two spots on it that need a touch up, and they're both my own fault, but I emailed Jen about my right arm and she said she could touch up the left at the same time.
I have a consult with her tomorrow to talk about the right arm. I kind of want to do it before Norwescon, so I can go to the con in short sleeves and show off both tattoos, but we'll see when I can schedule and stuff. And I know Morgan loathes the idea already so that's fun, but I really want the right arm because right now it feels naked.
Still need to get Buddy's paw print done at some point, although I'm dithering on where to put it. I think it'll go on my left ankle though.
5. Hey, my birthday is Saturday. I'll be all of 36, which doesn't really seem like a big deal to me. The plan is to get together with friends and play CAH and other games. Where is somewhat up in the air but we think it'll be at our house. So that should be fun.
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