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Gah, busy day at work today. Understaffed as usual, and getting visits from people who like to think of themselves as important. Then right in the middle of it, my head decides to have a migraine. A mother of one too. My head felt like it was being squeezed in a vice. I could hardly keep my eyes open and lost my appetite completely (which if you know me you know is a big deal). I carry around a natural headache remedy made of peppermint and lavender oil that usual works for me. Takes a while to kick in but works in a gentle, soothing kind of way. I hate taking medication/pills and avoid it when I can. But it didn't work this time, it got far too severe very quickly. I stumbled around slurring for a bit and bought some migraine medication. I didn't take a whole dose as painkillers make me very, very sleepy, even the non-drowsy ones. I'm talking passed out on the floor, no one can wake me sleepy. So I take a small amount and chug some caffiene to stay awake. Hey, I know caffiene and a migraine do not mix but I needed to stay awake. Any natural way of dealing with this was out of the question as I could not take a long break or go home, this had been made clear by a rather frantic management. So I was a pained, zombified, shaking mess for most of tonight. But I got most of the cleaning done so no one cared. But now that I am home, I am paying for it. My head, though not as bad, still hurts. But now my body also hurts and I feel so nauseous I can barely stand up. And I am very angry that I was not allowed to take care of myself because my work was deemed more important than me. So in my addled, can't-sleep-but-can't-stay-awake state, I have come to two vague conclusions. 1)I need a new job. We already knew this but this just drives that point home. 2) Since, without me, my work cannot be done, I am impoertant and this is not worth it. If this happens again, I am standing up for myself and dealing with this properly. I am going to take care of myself and if they don't like, tough shit. Whatever the consequences, I cannot do this to myself. I have been taking better care of myself at home and this needs to extend to work too, or my health is going to get worse.
Oh, and to top the day off, my mouse just crapped out on me. I am using the number pad keys on my keyboard to get around my screen, much to Thothendoomclaws geek-amusment. Gah, sleep or no sleep I am going to bed before anything else goes wrong. Tomorrow this just may be funny. Tonight however, I am not in the mood. Lovely journal update I know but I thought I would explain why I am crabby rather than just be a crabby, ranty mess. Hey, at least I am updating. I exist, still.
So goodnight everybody. I hope your day was better than mine. And if anybosy has some all-natural suggestions for dealing with migraines, feel free to comment. I am always open to new suggestions.
Oh, and to top the day off, my mouse just crapped out on me. I am using the number pad keys on my keyboard to get around my screen, much to Thothendoomclaws geek-amusment. Gah, sleep or no sleep I am going to bed before anything else goes wrong. Tomorrow this just may be funny. Tonight however, I am not in the mood. Lovely journal update I know but I thought I would explain why I am crabby rather than just be a crabby, ranty mess. Hey, at least I am updating. I exist, still.
So goodnight everybody. I hope your day was better than mine. And if anybosy has some all-natural suggestions for dealing with migraines, feel free to comment. I am always open to new suggestions.