I have been "down" since getting solid results about progression in my bones. I try to keep those moments to myself and don't let my family see it too much, but it's obvious. I do that mainly for McKinley who struggles every day with the thought of losing me.
I started her with a counselor that I'm really excited about. She a little older, has loads of experience, does a lot of play therapy. She gave McKinley a homework assignment to do this week. She said, "Could you draw me a picture of what anxiety looks like to you?" This is what she drew:
What in the heck do I do with that! We have another appointment on Monday, I'm very interested to find out what is in that envelope.
I saw Annie (acupuncture) on Friday. She's so great! It was one of those sessions when I wished I had started recording when she walked in the room. She talked about how every person in the family will, in one way or another, have to figure out how to process what's happening. I don't know what my role in that is ... I have an appointment with the other Annie on Wednesday.
Friday I'll get more information about the changes to treatment, especially radiation to my hip. I've been told by several people that they'll zap it good four or five times and it should help a ton with the pain, and the difficulty I have walking. and sitting. and doing stairs. and getting up from gardening. I should also start to have more energy as the study drug works its was out of my system.
I have a virtual visit with an exercise physiologist on Wednesday, I'm interested to see what kind of exercise I can do with the limitations I have now. Don't take a body that works for granted friends! It really sucks when all of that changes.
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