up and down and sideways

[redbird]

My mood and focus are both up and down unpredictably these days, significantly moreso than pre-pandemic*.

This morning I did some proofreading while cattitude was still asleep, and rescheduled a grocery delivery for this coming Thursday instead of Sunday: and a couple of hours later playing Scrabble seemed too mentally difficult. (Between the hand brace and the MS, I am going to drop tiles occasionally, and don't let this stop me from playing.)

We went for a walk this afternoon, and successfully completed a Scrabble game. I idled for a bit, cut up more cardboard for recycling, and even did another half hour of proofreading.

I have no idea what we will do for dinner, though it's likely to involve leftover chicken.

*Putting in that comparison, I feel like noting that it's not as bad as before we increased my dosage of one antidepressant and started me on a second. I am *very* glad we got that sorted out, at least mostly, when the only difficulty in seeing a psychiatrist was finding room in her schedule.

Comments

[light_of_summer]

Yay for helpful meds!

I share the feeling that pandemic conditions are making mental effort and equilibrium somewhat more difficult to achieve/sustain. But I appreciate that the effect on me is as small as it is.

[otter]

Meds can do wonders, when they're the right ones at the right dose. Your day sounds a bit like how mine go. Some of each. Thank you for the reminder that I need to get out for a walk later today.

[redbird]

You're welcome. Today I have to balance desire to go outside and hip pain.