Friday, June 4, 2021

My absence

Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been away from my usual social media lately. I’m going to try to explain.
Several weeks ago I started having what I thought was restless legs and I found it difficult to sit still or relax. We tried treating that but things worsened. The restlessness grew. I started shaking. I had a hot ball of heat in my stomach that would radiate outward and then I’d get shivers. It was all very I comfortable and scary.
I ended up going to emergency where I was very well treated. They put me in the family room and I didn’t t wait very long to see a dr. He told me it was extreme anxiety hyper vigilance and I would need medication which was immediately prescribed. I would also hear from a mental health person in 48 hrs which I did and they’ve been in contact every couple of days. 
The medication takes time to work as it gets slowly increased and I have to take something else in the meantime. 
This snuck up on me as I felt I was quite content in my studio and my artwork, and I really have little control over it. 

I’m groggy and fatigued while I get used to the meds so it’s hard to do much. I’ve been knitting a little and trying to sew the odd bit as the days can be long.

Some days I put on e block together.



My 1 yr old grandson Gussie, is wearing a sweater I sent over.


 
The second sweater that I did and finished before this all started.



Then, I got called for my hip replacement which took only 6 months and was a complete surprise. I’m pretty anxious about that too as I’m traveling a few hours to and from the hospital.

So, it may be some time before you see me back here but I will be eventually.

I hope you all can truly take time to relax and look after yourselves.
💜

3 comments:

Janice Smith said...

I always enjoy your very creative posts and will look forward to your return. Stay strong and take care of yourself.

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I'm so sorry that your going through more health issues - you have had way more than your fair share, that's for sure. I hope the meds will work effectively and get you feeling more like yourself. I hope your hip replacement goes well and that the healing from that will be swift.

Mystic Quilter said...

Hope all goes well for you Holly!