(Tuesday) The sun is out again today, but thankfully it hasn't been quite as searingly hot as it's been over the past couple of days.
I'm still waiting to hear exactly what I'm likely to get as regards cash. Not very much, it would appear. I have been sent a form which came in the post with a letter informing me I'm possibly going to inherit a pension from Abbey National. It is addressed in Bournemouth so I'm thinking it must have been connect to a job that Carol must have had when she lived in Bournemouth, although at the moment there's no guarantee I'm going to get anything, but they have to check at the D.W.P. (Deprtment of Work and Pensions) just to make sure. I'm concerned because whatever I get will have to go towards paying rent on this house. Just stressing me out waiting.
I won't be going to Camphill today. Just not up to it. Sorry, but that's the way it is. I texted Teo, the drama leader, to let him know and he did text back so I at least know he got my message. I'm so glad we have this technology, although at times it can be annoying.
Had a not particularly good night's sleep and have had to ring doctor for an appointment. I started ringing at 8.15 (now I have absolutely no idea what time they are supposed to open the telephone lines.) and I was ringing about every 5 minutes. Thank goodness my phone has a redial function otherwise I would be wearing out my finger.) I eventually got through at 8.35 and found 2 people in the queue in front of me and eventually got to speak to a receptionist at 8.45. But, as I write this (9.51) I am still waiting for a doctor to ring me back to give me an appointment today.
I got telephone call, so I rushed to pick it up, but it wasn't a doctor. It was Age UK, who got my message regarding the letter I got yesterday (mentioned above.). I have got an appointment there on 11th July for them to do a benefits check to see what else I am entitled to.
I eventually got a call from the doctor's surgery. The lady was sorry that I hadn't had a doctor's call, due to being very busy, but she got me an appointment with Dr Roy at 4.50 this evening.
I went to the doctor's appointment well before the time of 4.50. I was there around 4.30. I always attempt to get to my appointments earlier than scheduled because there is always the slight chance that I will be seen earlier. This has happened so this makes sense. Also, the traffic along Standing Way, which you have to cross in order to get to the surgery, can often be heavy and this can make you late. This is a particularly difficult roundabout to negotiate, hence the time it can take. When I eventually got parked and then walked around to the surgery entrance, I was surprised that the waiting area was virtually empty, apart from one lady.
I've been given a prescription for Diazepam. I have resisted taking any sort of antidepressants because the last time I had any, not long after Carol died, they had a more negative effect than I expected. The doctor explained that this isn't an antidepressant. I helps reduce anxiety. I took one a couple of hours before I went to bed and I didn't experience any side effects, such as suggested in the leaflet which came with the tablets.
(Wednesday)This morning I don't feel drowsy or in any way tired. I had a very good night's sleep. Alfie came upstairs to find out what I was doing. Well, just awake but laying in bed. He barked at me (this was at about 5.45a.m.) I refused to move. What on earth was the point of getting up so early? You try explaining to him! He is actually quite capable of jumping up onto the bed, but he insist I pick him up. So I did. He stared at me, as he does when he thinks he ought to be going out for his early morning walk. I remained steadfastly in bed and rolled over. He came round and at on the pillow next to my face. In this way I have absolutely no way I can avoid him. How can you, when he's right next to you on the pillow your laying on?
As it's bright and sunny I decided to put on a load of washing. Perhaps best to, because Phil and Robert are coming back tomorrow and will attempt to mow the grass (no, I'm not calling it 'lawn' because it doesn't in any way resemble one.) and it would be difficult for them to work if there is drying washing is in the way, is it's best to do it today and get it out on the line and dry as quickly as possible. It should, if the weather stays as it is at the moment.
Later. I walked to my appointment at the Macmillan Unit at Milton Keynes hospital this afternoon. A bit shocked to find when I got there that the chairs where you wait are now changed. Not the really nice comfortable armchairs which used to be in there, but really horrible, uncomfortable upright chairs. Why the change? I really couldn't spend too long sitting on them. I'd get back ache and goodness knows what else ache. By bum, for a start. Had a good chat and it's nice to have somewhere to go to off-load how I was feeling and to discuss problems and to know I can always go back if I want to.
I won't be going to Camphill today. Just not up to it. Sorry, but that's the way it is. I texted Teo, the drama leader, to let him know and he did text back so I at least know he got my message. I'm so glad we have this technology, although at times it can be annoying.
Had a not particularly good night's sleep and have had to ring doctor for an appointment. I started ringing at 8.15 (now I have absolutely no idea what time they are supposed to open the telephone lines.) and I was ringing about every 5 minutes. Thank goodness my phone has a redial function otherwise I would be wearing out my finger.) I eventually got through at 8.35 and found 2 people in the queue in front of me and eventually got to speak to a receptionist at 8.45. But, as I write this (9.51) I am still waiting for a doctor to ring me back to give me an appointment today.
I got telephone call, so I rushed to pick it up, but it wasn't a doctor. It was Age UK, who got my message regarding the letter I got yesterday (mentioned above.). I have got an appointment there on 11th July for them to do a benefits check to see what else I am entitled to.
I eventually got a call from the doctor's surgery. The lady was sorry that I hadn't had a doctor's call, due to being very busy, but she got me an appointment with Dr Roy at 4.50 this evening.
I went to the doctor's appointment well before the time of 4.50. I was there around 4.30. I always attempt to get to my appointments earlier than scheduled because there is always the slight chance that I will be seen earlier. This has happened so this makes sense. Also, the traffic along Standing Way, which you have to cross in order to get to the surgery, can often be heavy and this can make you late. This is a particularly difficult roundabout to negotiate, hence the time it can take. When I eventually got parked and then walked around to the surgery entrance, I was surprised that the waiting area was virtually empty, apart from one lady.
I've been given a prescription for Diazepam. I have resisted taking any sort of antidepressants because the last time I had any, not long after Carol died, they had a more negative effect than I expected. The doctor explained that this isn't an antidepressant. I helps reduce anxiety. I took one a couple of hours before I went to bed and I didn't experience any side effects, such as suggested in the leaflet which came with the tablets.
(Wednesday)This morning I don't feel drowsy or in any way tired. I had a very good night's sleep. Alfie came upstairs to find out what I was doing. Well, just awake but laying in bed. He barked at me (this was at about 5.45a.m.) I refused to move. What on earth was the point of getting up so early? You try explaining to him! He is actually quite capable of jumping up onto the bed, but he insist I pick him up. So I did. He stared at me, as he does when he thinks he ought to be going out for his early morning walk. I remained steadfastly in bed and rolled over. He came round and at on the pillow next to my face. In this way I have absolutely no way I can avoid him. How can you, when he's right next to you on the pillow your laying on?
As it's bright and sunny I decided to put on a load of washing. Perhaps best to, because Phil and Robert are coming back tomorrow and will attempt to mow the grass (no, I'm not calling it 'lawn' because it doesn't in any way resemble one.) and it would be difficult for them to work if there is drying washing is in the way, is it's best to do it today and get it out on the line and dry as quickly as possible. It should, if the weather stays as it is at the moment.
Later. I walked to my appointment at the Macmillan Unit at Milton Keynes hospital this afternoon. A bit shocked to find when I got there that the chairs where you wait are now changed. Not the really nice comfortable armchairs which used to be in there, but really horrible, uncomfortable upright chairs. Why the change? I really couldn't spend too long sitting on them. I'd get back ache and goodness knows what else ache. By bum, for a start. Had a good chat and it's nice to have somewhere to go to off-load how I was feeling and to discuss problems and to know I can always go back if I want to.
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