So sorry to hear about this setback. I'm be praying for restorative sleep, compassionate and skilled medical care, and quick healing.

So glad you're going to get away for awhile. How kind of your DH to consider moving to a warmer climate for your health. Someone who cares like that for you isn't thinking of you as a "burden," but as a beloved partner.

Keep us posted!

Oh, (((Sona)))! I don't know what to say. In reading many of your threads and forum posts, I've developed quite a fondness for you. Last week at the esthetician's, I thought of you and something you'd posted. (TMI?)

So glad that ATLynn turned you on to Uber; I use it a lot and am generally happy with the service. (Rarely a car will smell of aftershave or deodorizer, and occasionally the driver has radio on and needs to be asked to turn it off.)

Are you able to get some rest before your trip, between working so much and worrying about being a "burden"? Hope you're at least able to sleep well.

Oh I am so sorry Sona Please do not think of yourself as a burden or as you deserved it. I am sure you would do the same to help your DH or friends if god forbid they were in a similar situation. Hope you feel better soon. x

Sona, I'm so sorry that happened to you. You don't deserve it but we all receive our own challenges in life. Your job now is to take care of yourself. Sending you healing thoughts and prayers.

Sona, if a pregnant friend forgot her prenatals, would you say she deserved for her baby to get sick?... Right, then. Moving on.

Include in your reframing the idea of being a burden to loved ones. As someone still waiting for the magic five episode-free years before I even learn to drive, I understand the frustration and feeling dependent and helpless... But I also believe acknowledging that feeling for what it really is, fear of loss of control, helps you to better move on to find solutions. After all, driving is not an universal skill nor cars an essential amenity: people can live and well without them. Once you are done focusing on the loss, on something the uncontrollable is wrestling away from you, I know you will find practical solutions.

Don't worry about it. And don't borrow trouble until the EEG is in. Sounds like your plate is full enough to get on with at work. Concentrate on the holiday plans instead? Wishing you sunny skies here!

Hugs and positive vibes! I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

I don't think missing one dose of your medications would cause you to have a seizure. *scratches head* I can think of many meds that would cause you to have seizures if you didn't have multiple doses, but not one.

It sounds like you're going through a really rough time and I'm glad that a neurologist is on your case (not literally on your case, but you know, on your medical case) as well.

I'm sure these have all been suggested to you - but if thinking that a better climate may be the solution to some of your problems, maybe a SAD lamp in the meantime? I blast myself for 30-45 minutes in the morning and am much more chipper.

Oh Sona! What a hard time! I second Lyn on the lamp. Im originally from MN and moving to sunnnier climes has been essential for my mental health.

Thank you all. I am feeling better reading your messages.Of course hubby was a grouch this morning dropping me off but understandable: he had to drive south to drop me off then west to drop bebe to school then north to work. Probably close to 2 hours driving time on icy roads.
I am going to try uber today. I did find a promo code. Part of me is kinda scared about using a non cab service. But I think that dwelling on getting kidnapped and strangled by an unknown person is not going to get me anywhere!! I will txt the car license plate # to hubby when I get into the car.
Yes?
Hoping for a quiet ride home!
Trying to stay postive.
Just switched on my SAD lamp. Thanks!!

Oh, you poor dear!

And bah. I know people think it's easy to take a little pill, but it's not.

Uber has been fantastic but spendy. I am dealing with things a little better.
Although I feel very lost without being able to drive. I have to go to Walgreens to buy bebe presents from Santa ( she wants Taylor swift and Selena Gomez and Beyonce perfumes!!) because they are a great price there apparently ( so bebe tells me). But I just cannot go. If I have hubby take me where will bebe be?. Amazon does not have the gift sets with free shipping.
Anyhoo I hope the EEG on monday goes ok and I get cleared to drive.