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I hope I can open up here. I haven't been posting much because, frankly, I've been depressed.
First my car didn't work for months - turned out to be it just needed a new battery & cable wires. Stupid of me not to have it checked out.
Then I fell outside; my own fault because I know darn well I need to use my walker rather than my cane at night. I broke my glasses but did not get hurt.
When I went to the eye doctor they also took my blood pressure (it's a clinic connected to the hospital) & it was sky high - 178 over 76. The girl took it on 3 different machines to make sure. She basically said I was a heart attack waiting to happen.
Well, I'd run out of my medication & since I was going in for an eye exam, I figures I could wait & get the pills at the pharmacy then. But, I was scared.
Okay, so I had a follow-up nurse appt for another check & even just 5 days after retaking the medication my blood pressure was 130 over 76. Whew. I was so relieved.
So, that's why I haven't been posting. I know you all are here for support but I've taken care of myself for so long it's sometimes hard to share.
I understand and telling others how you feel is sometimes scary and being independent for so long does make it hard to share.. But please try to remember many of us here are depressed so we do understand! Probably not taking your meds also caused some depression since your blood pressure was so high. A good lesson--do not stop your medication for any reason unless directed by your doctor! I am very happy you are feeling better now.
I made an appointment with a financial advisor through the non-profit organization that is here to help women. It doesn't cost and I need some advise. She volunteers her help to this place and sounds very nice and caring. It never hurts to have a second set of eyes looking things over.
Today I will visit my neighbor "IF" he is awake when I go over to feed his birds. It is a lovely, clear day and yes elston, I do think that helps. I am working on enjoying the beauty around me and trying very hard not to think so much about the sad and negative.
Hope everyone has a blessed day!
I hope I can open up here. I haven't been posting much because, frankly, I've been depressed.
First my car didn't work for months - turned out to be it just needed a new battery & cable wires. Stupid of me not to have it checked out.
Then I fell outside; my own fault because I know darn well I need to use my walker rather than my cane at night. I broke my glasses but did not get hurt.
When I went to the eye doctor they also took my blood pressure (it's a clinic connected to the hospital) & it was sky high - 178 over 76. The girl took it on 3 different machines to make sure. She basically said I was a heart attack waiting to happen.
Well, I'd run out of my medication & since I was going in for an eye exam, I figures I could wait & get the pills at the pharmacy then. But, I was scared.
Okay, so I had a follow-up nurse appt for another check & even just 5 days after retaking the medication my blood pressure was 130 over 76. Whew. I was so relieved.
So, that's why I haven't been posting. I know you all are here for support but I've taken care of myself for so long it's sometimes hard to share.
Meo...........good to hear from you; I am sorry that you have been depressed and having medical problems.
I foolishly allowed myself to run out of my B/P medication (statin) awhile ago and like you when I had my pressure checked was told I was a ticking time bomb!!! I am back on the med and doing well. Lets promise that we wont "go off our meds" like that again.
I hope your depression lifts and you feel better in general.
Yes, you both keep plenty of that BP med on hand. No more time bombs here!
I did visit my neighbor and was sure to smile and stay positive. It went well. He is so weak but still smiles! What a beautiful thing to see!
I promise! All I could think about is the money I have saved & the things I haven't done & could do & my niece & nephew would get what I'd saved.
I won't let it happen again & once my new glasses are in, I'm off to Tennessee to see my brothers & see if it is where I want to move.
Have a safe and enjoyable trip to Tennessee.
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Probably not taking your meds also caused some depression since your blood pressure was so high. A good lesson--do not stop your medication for any reason unless directed by your doctor! I am very happy you are feeling better now.