Another sleepless night...
...followed by another sick day, so I can finally see a doctor and maybe do something about it...
...followed by 15 minutes of being on hold at the doctor's office while simultaneously conducting a fruitless search of other PCPs I might be able to switch to in my area...
...followed by finally making an appointment at the original doctor's office where 2-3 hour waits are common, but not until 6PM tonight.
I cannot put into words how frustrating it is to lie awake for the ENTIRE night, heart racing, when all you want is just to sleep. Nor can I describe how frustrating it is to have had to deal with it for the past two months. I sympathize with people who have had this affliction longer than I have, and my prayers go out to you. There are some mornings when I just can't go into work because I don't know if I'll make it through the day. I hate using sick days for this. It's not fair to me or my students. I have tried every at-home remedy I've ever heard of, and it doesn't get any better, so I'm ready to explore medication as an option. Anything to end it. I'm just not looking forward to the inevitable wait at the doctor's office. At least I'll get my note to verify my absence from work and class, but I'm worried I'll be sitting there for 3 hours, only to find out that she can't prescribe me anything. Not like a CVS will be open by the time I get out...
I could really use a few comforting words right now, unfortunately, everyone's at work! In truth, I'd rather be there, too.
...followed by 15 minutes of being on hold at the doctor's office while simultaneously conducting a fruitless search of other PCPs I might be able to switch to in my area...
...followed by finally making an appointment at the original doctor's office where 2-3 hour waits are common, but not until 6PM tonight.
I cannot put into words how frustrating it is to lie awake for the ENTIRE night, heart racing, when all you want is just to sleep. Nor can I describe how frustrating it is to have had to deal with it for the past two months. I sympathize with people who have had this affliction longer than I have, and my prayers go out to you. There are some mornings when I just can't go into work because I don't know if I'll make it through the day. I hate using sick days for this. It's not fair to me or my students. I have tried every at-home remedy I've ever heard of, and it doesn't get any better, so I'm ready to explore medication as an option. Anything to end it. I'm just not looking forward to the inevitable wait at the doctor's office. At least I'll get my note to verify my absence from work and class, but I'm worried I'll be sitting there for 3 hours, only to find out that she can't prescribe me anything. Not like a CVS will be open by the time I get out...
I could really use a few comforting words right now, unfortunately, everyone's at work! In truth, I'd rather be there, too.