I am having trouble remembering all the details, this is new.
I have always been a very organized person who appreciates being on time and the reliability of someone who is detail oriented. Today in just the first 45 minutes of the day I forgot/failed to take my pills, give myself my shot, wake up on time, set out my clothes, brush my teeth (but I did floss), iron my daughters school shirt, take the dog out for a walk.
Is this because of the Prednisone and Kineret or is it caused by normal stress related to going back to work? That's one of the problems I'm facing with ECD, figuring out if what is going on is a symptom of the disease (and the drugs that come with them) or a normal part of the life process. Either way these "lapses" are completely unacceptable.
My Dad once said on our way to church (Westminster in Olympia, WA.), "its better to be an hour early then 5 minutes late". I have spent my life applying this measure of accountability to everything I do. It's better to be overly organized then to forget even the smallest thing. It's better to have 15 shirts ironed in case you need one. It's better to do everything then miss something. If not your no longer reliable....and I don't think I could live with that.
I have always been a very organized person who appreciates being on time and the reliability of someone who is detail oriented. Today in just the first 45 minutes of the day I forgot/failed to take my pills, give myself my shot, wake up on time, set out my clothes, brush my teeth (but I did floss), iron my daughters school shirt, take the dog out for a walk.
Is this because of the Prednisone and Kineret or is it caused by normal stress related to going back to work? That's one of the problems I'm facing with ECD, figuring out if what is going on is a symptom of the disease (and the drugs that come with them) or a normal part of the life process. Either way these "lapses" are completely unacceptable.
My Dad once said on our way to church (Westminster in Olympia, WA.), "its better to be an hour early then 5 minutes late". I have spent my life applying this measure of accountability to everything I do. It's better to be overly organized then to forget even the smallest thing. It's better to have 15 shirts ironed in case you need one. It's better to do everything then miss something. If not your no longer reliable....and I don't think I could live with that.
There must be a secret parenting instructions list, since my Dad said the exact same thing. I wish I'd heeded.
ReplyDeleteI so admire your sense of controlled organization. Yet, when I hear "I don't think I could live with that." I feel scared inside.
Welcome to the dark side, Brad, where everything isn't neat, or orderly, but it's reliable. Rely... on change.