Snowdrop's journal

[Armee]

That brought some tears to my eyes of my own experience with chicken pox. You deserve to be cared for all the time.

[Not Alone]

Snowdrop, yes, you and all of your Parts deserve care whether they are feeling well or ill. 

[Snowdrop]

Thank you for your validation and care, Armee and Not Alone. I appreciate it.

Wasn't feeling good this morning, so spent nearly all day under a blanket. Feeling quite a bit better this evening, but I'm very conscious of how careful I have to be not to overdo things.

I'm not up to reading or responding much to people's journals at the moment, but please know that I care about you, my friends.

[Blueberry]

As you undoubtedly know, I can very much understand spending most of the day under a blanket.

Good for you on not overdoing things! A lot has been going on for you in the last while. Btw I love the way you can tell your parts you love them unconditionally and you'll care for them no matter what. I'm not that far along so Congrats to you on being able to!

I care about you too and wish for you that you continue to get the rest you need. 

[dollyvee]

Hi Snowdrop,

I'm just catching up with what you wrote about gaslighting, SB, and patterns. For me, it was having reality denied and who I was as person which sent me into a tailspin. Especially since it happened when growing up when trying to find a place in the world, only to feel like there really was no place anywhere. The constant unsure ground that you're describing - what's going on, did I cause this? is so draining. Sorry you're having to go through that. 

Hope the rest is helping.

dolly

[sanmagic7]

hey, snowdrop,

so glad to hear you're feeling a bit better after getting some well-deserved rest.  the self-care you described for you and your parts is heartwarming.  i echo the others who stated you deserve care whether sick or well, up or down, smiling or frowning.  doesn't matter.  i care about you, too, glad you're here.  hoping you feel better real soon.  love and hugs

[Snowdrop]

Thank you, Blueberry, Dolly and San. I appreciate your care and understanding.

I'm continuing to rest and relax. The important thing is to not have my nerves under any stress whatsoever. I feel it when anything gives me just the tiniest hint of tension, so I'm telling people I can't have particular conversations, or do particular things. People are respecting this.

I won't go into details because it's a bit icky, but there are signs of improvement.

I plan to spend this afternoon under a blanket and get more rest.

[Not Alone]

  Glad you are taking good care of yourself and your Parts. I also have spent significant time under a blanket. 

[Snowdrop]

Not Alone

I've felt fatigued for a lot of the day. Making lunch was tiring, even though I kept having breaks. I spent the rest of the day under the blanket.

[Armee]

Good job! Keep resting! Its important!

[Not Alone]

Sending lots of care to you, Snowdrop. 

[Snowdrop]

Thank you, Armee and Not Alone.

I've been feeling a bit sorry for myself. I don't feel very well, and it's hard to tell how much is being ill, and how much is the medication. Logically, I think it's mostly the medication, but sometimes I worry.

Regardless, the key thing is that I get lots of rest, take care of myself, and relax as much as possible. I'll have another blanket day.

[Armee]

Shingles is no joke. I'm glad you are taking time to rest and you have every right to feel sorry for yourself right now!

[Snowdrop]

Thank you, Armee. I needed that.

[rainydiary]

Snowdrop, being sick is no fun.  I hope that your blanket day offers the healing and comfort you need.