Taking a break

[greatbear]

Once again I have the feeling that I've been "oversharing" my personal life over the internets. All the years of growing up a quiet loner and carrying that through a lot of my adulthood is a habit I still find hard to break. I might take a bit of a breather from posting stuff in order to recalibrate my thinking (or overthinking, whatevs). I've done this in the past, and the little "LJ-cations" give me some time to be alone in my head. I know my posts here aren't for everyone, but those who come into my world and interact are truly gems. I'll still be perusing my f-list and commenting where I think appropriate, but for now, I'm dimming the lights here and drawing the binds for a while. I'm becoming increasingly upset with unforeseen nerve problems and increasing joint pain and trouble, this has made getting quality rest impossible, and the effects are starting to show. The next several days will hopefully be peaceful ones, and I don't intend to do much in the way of tinkering or projects. Next week I intend to give my doctors a grilling for information as to why it seems my legs and joints are still deteriorating and the numbness becomes a firestorm every time I lay down. The back is fine, now it seems there are new problems.

This is the last thing I need.

Anyway, thanks for your support. I sincerely appreciate all of it.

Comments

[furrbear.livejournal.com]

Don't stay away too long.

I empathize with the nerve pain. My left hip started last night and kept me awake.

Can I trouble you for your expertise before you go? Anti-static grounding (for doing electronic work)... House ground (where all the utilities ground) or go for the rebar in the dirt?

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

The house ground is more than adequate. Get a wrist strap with the usual 10MOhm series resistance. It might come with a combo banana plug with roach clip. The banana plug fits perfectly into the grounding socket in a power outlet. That's what I use.

[furrbear.livejournal.com]

OK. Thanks, Phil!

Wrist strap and static mat are both clip-only which I why I considered running a piece of #12. But I may go hit Fry's or RS and get a banana plug and pop it in to a power strip and connect there.

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

*ULTRA-HUGS*!!

I hope the nerve problems go away and soon!

I can only imagine how disconcerting that situation
must be for you.

Don't stay away long - I like you, and I like reading whatever you have to say!

I, too, just like you, am a loner - but, even a lone wolf must interact with the pack from time to
time.

[putzmeisterbear.livejournal.com]

I understand completely. Fallback, regroup. I hope your nerve issues calm down soon. Take care of yourself and come back when you're ready.

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

Do what you need to, bud. I'll be here when you feel like writing again.

[ciddyguy.livejournal.com]

To echo the others, don't stay way too long, but do whatever you need to do to regroup.

As you know, I enjoy reading your ramblings.

Hope your nerves and such get better soon.

Acupuncture.

[franklanguage.livejournal.com]

Actually, I swear by acupuncture and chiropractic to keep my pains at bay. Take care of yourself.

[thetarnishedowl.livejournal.com]

Take care of yourself, Phil.

[beastbriskett.livejournal.com]

Take all the time you need, we'll be here.

When I cut back on pain meds, taking aspirin along with them helped bridge the transition, and seemed to help a lot with soreness and inflammation. I hope the docs have some solutions for your lingering problems.
Wishing you needed rest, my friend.

[texwriterbear.livejournal.com]

Take care of yourself bud.
HUGS

[vernnyc.livejournal.com]

Hugs!

Take care of yourself and stay in touch!

[eric-mathgeek.livejournal.com]

Grill them until you're satisfied, or until they give you a plan to how to get the information needed.

I'm rooting for you.

Hugs, and I'll look forward to your return.

[budmassey.livejournal.com]

Feel free to share as much or as little as you are comfortable with.

[merlinwon.livejournal.com]

In hopes you have a wonderful holiday and some much needed "time away"..

<3
XoX

[mcbulldawg.livejournal.com]

Hugs and such..

We'll be here...

[msclwolf.livejournal.com]

You look after yourself!! Health comes first... as I keep telling my husband who is of with work related stress, if I have my way he will not be returning!!

This vast motley collection of folk whom you have let into your world will still be here when you return good sir (hugs)

[danthered.livejournal.com]

Thinkin' of you. Keep smiling, eh!

[dougoros.livejournal.com]

Taking time away is fine but you have to get used to more texts and/or calls.
Hope this works itself out soon, as I'm sure it will.