Author Archives: Paul K

Not a whole lot has changed since my last post. It is difficult to write today, so bear with me if there are mistakes I don’t catch. Getting out and doing errands is still extremely difficult. All it takes is … Continue reading →

I think, by most reasonable definitions, I am in crisis. I have lost the ability to go out and function in the community. As a result I’m essentially out of food. I’m at high risk for losing services essential to … Continue reading →

I woke up having a horrible anxiety attack this morning. I was sweating, barely able to breathe, terrified. I was so terrified I would have rather died than get up and face the day. If I could have just willed … Continue reading →

Friday was my big day. It was the day I would be getting my dentures! After years of suffering frequent infections, a year and a half fighting the system to get the best solution for me, and months of increased … Continue reading →

A minor medical issue (mostly a nuisance) I have had for some time suddenly took a turn that could have led to serious infection. Reluctantly I asked my case manager for assistance getting to the doctor to have it treated. … Continue reading →

I wanted to challenge myself this weekend and saw what looked like a good opportunity. Our local animal shelter was having a rummage and food sale as a fund raiser. I’ve been to something like that maybe four or five … Continue reading →

Ah, back from a refreshing four mile walk. I mentioned that I have been keeping busy. For over a week I was immersed in a complete re-write and major update of our local ham radio club website. I know it … Continue reading →

It seems like forever since my last post. Oh… that’s because it has been darn near forever! I’ve been working especially hard on the walking. For the past month I have been getting in 4 to 5 miles almost every … Continue reading →

Yesterday didn’t go as planned. The meting to go over my DLS treatment plan went as well as it ever does. After nearly two years I am still inhibited about asking for specific types of assistance. Anxiety rears its ugly … Continue reading →

I just deleted a post I made yesterday because I have come to believe I may have drawn a premature conclusion. It was about caffeine and what I (incorrectly?) surmised were changes in the way it affects me. Suffice to … Continue reading →