TMJ, too much work, too cold, and generally UGH.

[crankyisgood]

Yesterday my PA diagnosed me with TMJ. It was kind of a relief, because it was a long time coming, and not something much more vague and much worse--you know, "just" random migraines or "just stress" or something like that. The last year has been all about coming into my own as an adult in good ways and in bad--all this stress turning my body

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[themowingdevil]

OMG - those flowers.

Re TMJ - I haven't been diagnosed with it, but as a person who deals with chronic pain, well, I feel yr pain, more or less.

[crankyisgood]

Mostly I just look past primroses, but no more. I'm glad my camera caught their vivid colors.

I feel pretty lucky that it's TMJ and not something else. My therapist, I'm sure, will tell me it's related to this, that and the other--but hell, it's always going to be related to suppressed anger, and there's only so much I can do about that. I can, though, take advil and eat soft foods and maybe try acupunture or--we'll see. More medical services seem also to be part of growing up.

Now back to work with me so I don't accidentally increase the stress by procrastination. ;)

[crankyisgood]

ps thanks.

[vellumblue]

Glad it could find a new home that appreciates it! It's always been a good little stick blender; I just got taken in by a newer, shinier model.

It's pictures like this that make me want to (a) go outside and (b) buy a new camera. Of course, new equipment won't make me any better of a photographer.

[crankyisgood]

Oh, but the camera helps a great deal. First, it encourages you to take more pictures. Second, it's so much better than the older cameras that no matter what shot you compose, it's better. And of course you should not forget about the magic of cropping. (I didn't have to use that magic here, just the magic of the macro setting.)

I think I will take a walk in a few minutes and see how that photo shoot is going. Maybe. I don't really want to get that close to the McDonald's.

[congogirl]

Beautiful photos!

Sorry to hear about the TMJ, I think I was headed down that road at one point but not to your extent. Glad you have someone to feed you yummy things!

[ackery]

Such incredible color! It's almost impossible to think they're real. Nothing here is that vivid yet.

I'm glad to hear you have a diagnosis, even if TMJ is sucktastic. At least now you can make a plan. (I am a big fan of making plans. Following through seems to trip me up, though.)

[anonymous]

Ouch! I hope you get through it all soon.
-Christy (@neitherhipnorfunky)