Maigs Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, RhiaWolfe said: Bad news is that I'm going to have to have that tooth pulled. It's a root canal/crown that's been reinfected. So, the only thing they can really do at this point is pull it. I"m going to try and get an implant. This is going to be expensive, but worth it I think. I got an implant a few years ago and I will say it's absolutely worth it. It was a pain in the ass process but worth it. I did mine at the dental college which saved some money and the guy who did the work was months away from being a full dental surgeon so he was quite competent. Quote Maigs Respawns as a Warrior Battle Log Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, thekatisalie said: Mouth pain is the worst! I am so sorry. Glad it is better now... And I hope the oral surgery is smooth! Oh man... it felt like the whole right side of my face was throbbing in pain. It was so unpleasant. I'm glad it's over. It was hard to endure. 30 minutes ago, Maigs said: I got an implant a few years ago and I will say it's absolutely worth it. It was a pain in the ass process but worth it. I did mine at the dental college which saved some money and the guy who did the work was months away from being a full dental surgeon so he was quite competent. I'm glad you say it's worth it. I had a friend have complications with an implant and he was in a lot of pain from it. He regretted it. I don't think his situation is very common though. I don't think we have a dental college nearby. I'm hoping my dentist can take care of it. If not, I may have to find someone else. I really want to do the implant. Man, it's expensive though. Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
Laghail Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Dentists are devils. This is known. 1 Quote Level 34 [Yorkie Packmaster] Link to comment
Maigs Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 52 minutes ago, RhiaWolfe said: I'm glad you say it's worth it. I had a friend have complications with an implant and he was in a lot of pain from it. He regretted it. I don't think his situation is very common though. I don't think we have a dental college nearby. I'm hoping my dentist can take care of it. If not, I may have to find someone else. I really want to do the implant. Man, it's expensive though. If it makes you feel better I have one, Hubs has 4, my brother has one, and my mom has one and none of us had issues. At least three of us had to get bone grafts, but that wasn't even a noticeable thing (for me). They packed the donor bone in as part of the tooth removal and it just healed with the gums. If you have an FSA option through work this is a perfect use for it. You sign up at open enrollment, elect to have however much you need taken out of each paycheck and it's pre-Federal AND FICA taxes (and probably state, I don't know your state's rules). All the money is available as of January 1st even though you haven't put it in yet. So you basically get a 12 month 0% loan that you pay with completely untaxed money. You'd have to wait to do the implant until after Jan 1, but we're really not that far away from it now so timing is almost perfect Quote Maigs Respawns as a Warrior Battle Log Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Laghail said: Dentists are devils. This is known. Yes they are... 1 hour ago, Maigs said: If it makes you feel better I have one, Hubs has 4, my brother has one, and my mom has one and none of us had issues. At least three of us had to get bone grafts, but that wasn't even a noticeable thing (for me). They packed the donor bone in as part of the tooth removal and it just healed with the gums. If you have an FSA option through work this is a perfect use for it. You sign up at open enrollment, elect to have however much you need taken out of each paycheck and it's pre-Federal AND FICA taxes (and probably state, I don't know your state's rules). All the money is available as of January 1st even though you haven't put it in yet. So you basically get a 12 month 0% loan that you pay with completely untaxed money. You'd have to wait to do the implant until after Jan 1, but we're really not that far away from it now so timing is almost perfect I already used all my FSA for the year for my surgery back in March, otherwise I would totally be using it. Luckily I do have some money saved back in case of emergencies such as this. 1 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted October 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Update 10/27/2020: Yesterday was a pretty good day overall. Regular day at work. When I got home I played more Phasmophobia. I'm a little obsessed with that game right now. It's still in early access too! I can't wait to see what they improve in the game! Today we're still in the middle of an ice storm. I made it in to work ok, but I'm not sure how the roads are going to do as the day goes on. I may leave work at lunch as it's not supposed to get above freezing. I don't know. We'll see. Maybe I'll just leave an hour early to beat rush hour traffic. Goals Update for 10/27/2020 Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 2/5 Success! Had a repeat of yesterday morning. I hit the snooze, got up, and ate some of my prepped egg muffin cups. Go me! Hopefully I can keep this up. I'm going to try and make more this weekend for next week. I've got enough muffin cups for two more days, then I'll have to cook again. I at least have 4 out of my 5 days set up for wins! 3 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Update 10/28/2020: Yesterday was pretty much a repeat of the day before. I went to work, did the work thing, then went home and played more phasmophobia. I'm a little addicted to the game I think. Tonight I may take a break from the game and do something else. Not sure what. Man, the ice storm really did a number on our trees. I should have taken pictures. The trees are all bowed over from the weight of the ice on the branches. so many trees are breaking. I couldn't take my usual route to work this morning because broken trees were blocking the road. Now it's raining really hard outside. Luckily I don't think the roads are going to freeze over. Too much new water and not quite cold enough. I think we're right above freezing. I've been feeling a little down on myself about my weight. I've been doing good with my challenge, but I'm feeling... impatient. It's hard when you don't see results and I know I won't for a while. I'm not getting on the scale at all because I know that will just depress me. I'm having trouble fitting into some of my clothes and I find even the simplest of tasks difficult to do. Just tying my shoe gets me out of breath. I didn't feel this bad 20 lbs ago. It's so hard. Goals Update for 10/28/2020 Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 3/5 Success! Did the same thing I've been doing. This morning I heated up my egg muffin cups. I have enough left for one more breakfast, then I'll have to cook something to meet my goal. 2 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
Mr_Willes Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, RhiaWolfe said: I've been feeling a little down on myself about my weight. I've been doing good with my challenge, but I'm feeling... impatient. Okay, so we will make it through this day first. And tomorrow at least i will be here again, to fight another fight. As long as it takes! Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
Fonzico Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 I am SO feeling you, friend! I know it is frustrating. But we are here, we are trying, and our fitness levels and weight will catch up. It's a long grind, but it's worth it. Happy healthy vibes your way today! Quote Race: Wood Elf Level 20 Class: Ranger Strength: 45 | Dexterity: 15 | Stamina: 44 | Constitution: 29 | Wisdom: 35 | Charisma: 28 BATTLE LOG EPIC QUEST CHALLENGE Link to comment
Sylvaa Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 6 hours ago, RhiaWolfe said: I've been feeling a little down on myself about my weight. I've been doing good with my challenge, but I'm feeling... impatient. It's hard when you don't see results and I know I won't for a while. #solidarity! I wish I had something really deep and profound to help, but all I've got is that you aren't alone in those thoughts and feelings. ❤️ Quote Sylvaa's BattleLog Sylvaa's Tracking Spreadsheet Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 23 hours ago, Mr_Willes said: Okay, so we will make it through this day first. And tomorrow at least i will be here again, to fight another fight. As long as it takes! 20 hours ago, Fonzico said: I am SO feeling you, friend! I know it is frustrating. But we are here, we are trying, and our fitness levels and weight will catch up. It's a long grind, but it's worth it. Happy healthy vibes your way today! 18 hours ago, Sylvaa said: #solidarity! I wish I had something really deep and profound to help, but all I've got is that you aren't alone in those thoughts and feelings. ❤️ Thanks for the encouragement guys. It's just hard. I know I'll get there eventually, it just takes time. I'm just not the most patient person. I feel the urge to rush into things rather than taking it one goal at a time. Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Update 10/29/2020: So, yesterday was interesting. I got to work and started doing work stuff. I went to lunch and decided to get chinese food. I was standing at the register ordering my food when the power went out. It was frustrating because they couldn't take anymore orders. I left to try and find somewhere else to eat. The power was out at pretty much all of the surrounding area. I had to go a ways to find a McDonald's drive through that was open, and it was PACKED. Apparently everyone else had the same issue I did. When I finally got my food I headed back to work and got there late from lunch. Only, I found when I got back that my work had lost power too! Ugh! So, after a little while they sent everyone home. So, I got a half day off work essentially. I went home and instead of doing something productive, I played more phasmophobia. Seriously addicted to this game. I finally did take a break from the game to eat dinner and afterwards I was really tired so I took a nap. It wasn't a very good nap though. I woke up feeling even more tired. I'm thinking I should probably do something else besides play Phasmophobia all the time... Maybe work on my crochet or something a little more productive like cleaning the house. Goals Update for 10/29/2020 Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 3/5 Pending... So, since this week has been hella stressful with the ice storm, I decided to treat myself to mcdonald's breakfast. I now wish I hadn't. The line was so long that I was late to work and it wasn't as satisfying as I expected it to be. I might be getting used to the healthier meals. That's a good thing though. 3 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
Laghail Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Covid life is tough my friend. Do you have anything to look forward to for halloween? Quote Level 34 [Yorkie Packmaster] Link to comment
fearless 2.0 Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 sending good vibes your way. And yay for the egg muffins!!!! Quote be fearlessly yourself! Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Laghail said: Covid life is tough my friend. Do you have anything to look forward to for halloween? Nope. This is the first year in a very long time that I haven't done anything for Halloween. I'll probably just play some spooky video games and watch spooky movies. 1 hour ago, fearless 2.0 said: sending good vibes your way. And yay for the egg muffins!!!! Thanks, friendo. Yes, the egg muffins are very tasty! Definitely having the last three tomorrow morning for breakfast. 1 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
Laghail Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Just now, RhiaWolfe said: Nope. This is the first year in a very long time that I haven't done anything for Halloween. I'll probably just play some spooky video games and watch spooky movies. We should do a spooky movie night!! Quote Level 34 [Yorkie Packmaster] Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Laghail said: We should do a spooky movie night!! I'm down. NF spooky movie night! Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Update 10/30/2020: Yesterday was a pretty good day overall. I went to work and work was fine. Then I went home. Can you guess what I did? lol. Phasmophobia came out with a Halloween update so of course I had to check it out. I had a couple of friends that wanted to play too. I think it's the first time I've played and haven't died the whole night. I also watched some youtube and relaxed. It was a good night. This morning I almost called in to work. Then I remembered that I'm going to have to have a tooth extracted and an implant put in, which is going to require some of my benefit time so I decided to go ahead and come in to work. I hate being a responsible adult sometimes. Goals Update for 10/30/2020 Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 4/5 Success!!!! This morning I ate the last of my egg muffin cups. They were tasty! Now I just have to go to the store and get stuff to make more for next week. I'll have to think of what to put in them to change it up a bit. Maybe ham instead of bacon bits this time. 2 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
Maigs Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 How was your weekend? Did you make more muffin cups? What did you put in them this time? Quote Maigs Respawns as a Warrior Battle Log Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Update 11/03/2020: Hey everyone. I'm having depression issues again. I didn't make my egg muffin cups this weekend. I just didn't do much of anything this weekend. I played a lot of video games. With the ice storm, my dental issues, the election, and ongoing Covid, everything just started getting to me. It was an effort to do the simplest of tasks. I managed to cook dinner on Sunday, which was something. I made some baked chicken with applewood chipotle seasoning, a baked potato, and some canned green beans. I have leftovers for the week. After that though I felt like I had no energy to spare. I was so tired and depressed Sunday night that I decided to take the day off on Monday. I'm back at work today, but Monday I spent all day at my computer playing video games. Well, I went to the dentist... my regular dentist. He confirmed that I need an extraction and it's scheduled for next Tuesday. I'm terrified of the dentist and I'm really scared of getting my tooth pulled. My husband is going to take me and I'm going to be sedated or I will freak out. So, that's kinda what's going on. On the plus side I've been playing a lot of Phasmophobia and I finally downloaded Dead by Daylight. Man, that game is addicting. I especially like playing survivor mode with my friend Desiree. We can hear each other scream when the killer gets us. lol. Goal Update 10/31/2020 Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 4/5 Pending... I got up late and just didn't eat breakfast. I waited for lunch instead. Goal Update 11/1/2020 Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 4/5 Pending... Again I woke up late and wasn't hungry. Didn't eat breakfast. Went to the grocery store though. Week 1 total: Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 4/5 I almost made my goal. I did better than the previous week at least. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 2 updates: Goal Update 11/2/2020 Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 0/5 Pending... Ate a heat and eat breakfast sandwich. Didn't have a soda though... Goal Update 11/2/2020 Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 0/5 Pending... Ate another heat and eat breakfast sandwich. No soda. 1 2 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
Maigs Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I'm sorry you're dealing with depression issues. It's a rough time and today's election is probably the most stress inducing in a very long time. Nice work making dinner Sunday and having enough for leftovers for a few days. Quote Maigs Respawns as a Warrior Battle Log Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 3:09 PM, Maigs said: I'm sorry you're dealing with depression issues. It's a rough time and today's election is probably the most stress inducing in a very long time. Nice work making dinner Sunday and having enough for leftovers for a few days. Thank you. It was really tasty. I was surprised I had the energy for it. I haven't had the energy or willpower to do much of anything. I go to work, stare at my desk, go home, play mindless video games, go to bed, repeat. I'm not sure how to break the cycle. 1 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
RhiaWolfe Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Update 11/05/2020: Thought I updated this yesterday. I guess I didn't. My depression is making me forget stuff now. Not good. I talk to my psychiatrist next week. I may ask for a different medication. I'm not functional right now. TL;DR: I'm depressed AF and not meeting my goals Rant: Tuesday I went back to work and had a really difficult day. Not only was I tired from not sleeping well, but the whole election thing was weighing on me. I'm tired and struggling just to get through the day. This is what happens. I do ok for a while then I have a big depressive episode and I feel like all of my progress just goes out the window. It's so frustrating. My therapist says that I'm being too hard on myself and that there are a lot of stressors in my life so it's understandable why I'm having a hard time. I just want to go in a hole and hide. I want to sit and play mindless video games all day and lose myself. Maybe read a book so I don't have to face reality. I tried playing a game last night with friends hoping that would cheer me up. It just sapped more of my energy. I quit early and played a game by myself. I tend to isolate myself when I'm depressed, but I can't help it. People just exhaust me when I feel like this. I get mad at them for being happy when I'm miserable. I hate feeling that way, but I can't help myself. What sucks is that I tell people about my depression, but there's really nothing anyone can do about it. Everyone wants to help, but they don't know how to help. I don't know how they can help. I know this will end at some point. It always does. I feel like I just have to grit my teeth and endure until it's over. At least I posted today. I'm still here. Still trying to be a part of this supportive community. Thanks for listening to/reading my rant. Goal Update 11/04/2020 Goal #1: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 0/5 Pending... Got up late. Hit the snooze too many times because I didn't want to get out of bed to face the day. Got McDonald's on the way to work. Goal Update 11/05/2020 Goal #2: Eat a Healthy Breakfast - 0/5 Pending... Same thing as the day before. Still having trouble getting out of bed. Got McDonald's. 2 Quote Heroine of Time Height: 5'8 Weight: 272 lbs Current Challenge: RhiaWolfe Respawns Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 "Reach for the stars! If you only make it to the moon, you've still done good!" - My Dad "Hyaaaat! Jeeyat-Hiyaaaah Hiet! Hyaaaaaaa Hiyyyyet! Hiyaaaaat Hiyaaaa!" - Link Link to comment
Sylvaa Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 41 minutes ago, RhiaWolfe said: Thought I updated this yesterday. I guess I didn't. My depression is making me forget stuff now. Not good. I talk to my psychiatrist next week. I may ask for a different medication. I'm not functional right now. This sounds like a really good plan. Yeah, right now is super stressful for a lot of people and it's not surprising that you are struggling, but that doesn't mean you should be struggling to the extent you are. So hopefully your appointment goes well. Quote Sylvaa's BattleLog Sylvaa's Tracking Spreadsheet Link to comment
Mr_Willes Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 23 hours ago, RhiaWolfe said: Thanks for listening to/reading my rant. Helping with little bits! Just keep going! Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
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