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utopiaSenior Contributor
So I arrived here at midday today.
Feeling a bit lost. Everything is so ... strange.
Not sure what to do now.
Starting to get a bit anxious. A bit teary. Trying hard not to think, or to feel.
Wishing I had a bourbon or some chips or junk food. Something to keep me busy and not feeling.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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soulSenior Contributor
A funny movie sounds like a good activity to indulge in @utopia. The chips and Coke - hmmmmm?
You may have some chocolate though. There are nutritional benefits in chocolate.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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soulSenior Contributor
Sleep well @utopia. Many more adventures for you tomorrow. Onwards and upwards, my friend.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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soulSenior Contributor
So you're feeling a bit off colour @utopia? Could you have caught something from the other people staying there? Hope you're better soon.
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Hi @utopia - do you have to pay for tests that are done while you're in hospital? I thought they would just use their own pathology people and bill it all at the end of the stay? Anyway I hope it's nothing - could be just a meds thing? I often feel off when a new med is starting to take effect and they can make your blood pressure do strange things sometimes. Good thing the nurse stayed with you... it's always good to find a dedicated nurse. Hope you're feeling better soon. Take care.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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soulSenior Contributor
Is there some sort of consent that you have to give before these tests are done @utopia? I realise that they have a duty of care to make sure you're healthy but I agree that some observation before they go all in would be preferable. Maybe they are in cahoots with the service providers???
Next time, give them this look
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