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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Sometimes I feel like I’m on top of things and don’t feel like my trauma defines me and I don’t feel so ashamed and scared. Other times I want to hide from the world and feel like a **** (I’m not going to say the word here since I don’t want to trigger anyone) 😭, I feel so ashamed that I don’t want people to know
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Christmas at my sister's place this year @creative_writer so should not be stressful. I will have Toby with me and with my back, I won't be staying long.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Having to keep a close eye on Tobes at the moment. He ate some chocolate 2 nights ago and although he didn't need vet intervention he certainly has had an upset tummy. He is looking a little brighter this afternoon but still not back to his normal self @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Tobes is looking better but still keeping a close eye on him - which is not hard as he has not left my side as per usual @creative_writer
You absolutely should have a pet Hon - they are the best. No matter how my day is going or what has happened, coming home to those furry little faces who just want to give me love is everything.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@Zoe7, sometimes pets do eat things, they are essentially like babies in a way. If we got a cat, we would probably exercise extra caution. For example, I know cats would be willing to drink milk even if it upsets their stomach. They are lactose intolerant.
I could really use a furry one curled up against me right now. GERD is awful and is causing me pain. I just didn’t realise those with sensitive stomachs need to exercise extra caution with certain over the counter pain relief. I knew intrinsically that it was a listed side effect. I didn’t actual think it’ll flare up the situation. Migraine intensity hasn’t been the worst and I’m getting through it, so I can live without any pain relief right now
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
My first cat used to drink milk - she loved it @creative_writer She would not drink water unless it was dripping from a tap so I used to water down the milk for her. Clover won't drink the water in her bowl but goes straight to Toby's water bowl - she is so cheeky. Toby thinks he is the boss but really Clover is LOL
Tobes has not vomitted again today and is looking much brighter so hopefully he has it all out of his system now.
I have medication to take for the side effects of one of my other meds. One of my pain meds sometimes affects me adversely also so I have to be careful when I take it. That has been an issue being at work as I have only been able to have it when I get home and by that time the pain has usually increased. The good thing now is I may not need much of it as I can lay down and take it easy for the next 6 weeks.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
It happens @creative_writer Can't do much about it now apart from manage the after effects. I hope the antacids work for you Hon.
Yes cats rule the roost. Clover is so different to my other 2 cats though - she looooves Toby and is not fussed at all by him being constantly by my side - she just walks over the top of him for cuddles LOL Toby gets really jealous and will jump in front of me when Clover is approaching - she just goes around him haha. Toby does not always come when I call him but Clover does 🤣
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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