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[–] gingerbrat@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

you are beautiful, you matter, and you are loved

And so are you meow-hug thank you for the new mega

[–] un_mask_me@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Thanks, love. How's your healing goin, everything still on the mend?

[–] gingerbrat@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

cuddle

I'm doing okay-ish. I'm in pain again, had a couple of very rough days and don't feel too hot. Called my doctor to get another appointment for the pain, now I have to wait until next week. Thankfully, the pain decided to recede a tiny bit when I got the appointment, so I guess my body is just saying "We got you, if the doctor can't help sooner, we'll just chill out."

But enough about me, how are you?

[–] DisabledAceSocialist@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sorry to hear this. It sucks being unwell and having to struggle to get help. meow-hug

[–] gingerbrat@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago

Indeed it does cuddle thank you love

[–] un_mask_me@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Oh no, sorry to hear the pain flared up again, was really glad to hear you were on the mend last time. Hope you can get some rest and relief in the meantime, and take it easy.

I'm doing alright this week, just not sleeping at all heh. I did finish my crochet octopus, and discovered the yarn glows in the dark. Imagine my surprise putting the lil thing on the shelf, turning out the lamp and seeing it glowing like a piece of kryptonite! It brings me joy, so I'll share it with the hope it makes you smile, too. Just need to name it now. Appreciate you askin after me. :]

pics

[–] gingerbrat@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm optimistic that it'll end well, and it's not just going downhill. I'm trying to think of this as a temporary setback. But your lack of sleep doesn't sound good :/ you know why you have troubles falling/staying asleep?

Oh gosh, the octopus is so adorable, I want one too! lenin-heart it's such a lovely little thing and it makes me smile too. As for names, how about "Captain Rufus Eightarm"?

[–] un_mask_me@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hopefully it's just a part of the healing process, sending you some positive energy, love. And Captain Rufus Eightarm it is, haha, I love it!

It's normal for me to go through long bouts of insomnia/trouble sleeping. I figure it's part of the ND alphabet soup I've acquired, since I've had issues with it as far back as I can remember. Not having a schedule while I job hunt lets me at least grab a couple hours here and there, so that's a small positive.

[–] gingerbrat@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I hope so too. The hot weather certainly isn't helping cri but thank you, and aye aye, Captain!

The insomnia is nasty, and you're probably right about the ND alphabet soup being a cause. I hope you can find some solid sleep soon, and hey, if you can get some shut eye inbetween, that's better than nothing. cuddle

[–] un_mask_me@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This heat is bonkers! Thanks for the well wishes. Sending hugs and a cool breeze your way <3

[–] gingerbrat@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago

And may the cool breeze reach you too!