Arty Kitkat
I'm really scared that the extra medication is sending me a bit high. I checked my bank account and I've really overspent this month but mostly in the last week. I've got really clumsy and feel unfocused and the tremor tonight is awful. Also my night time tics were going mental last night. I also feel like my judegments all over the place and the last week I've felt really 'well' but irritable and like I'd get 'this and that' done if it wasn't for other people. Everything feels like its speeded up and its horrible. I feel hyper aware of it tonight but don't know what to do. I started taking the higher dose last night and I don't know if I should tonight. I may give the out of hours number a call because if I am getting a bit high I could make a total prat of myself at work. At the moment I just look like I'm on rocket fuel as I've got loads done but I know just how strange people can behave when there mood goes up. I also keep going from feeling great to feeling thoroughly meh and can't work out why. Also my sugar craving has been worse.
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You could have a go at this infinity dress http://www.allcrafts.net/f.php?url=rowena.typepad.com/rostitchery/infinity-dress.html
Someone posted a finished version of it on here recently and its the dress pattern that I started making ages ago. I've done all the basic sewing but I've kind of stalled on hemming all the bits but thats only cos I've got sidetracked (once again). Its a really simple dress and would flatter any figure as it has a definite waist and circle skirt and you can fiddle around with how to wear the straps till your hearts content.
Is there anyway the the page numbers of a thread could be moved from the bottom of the page to the top. My computers been playing up recently with anything you tubey or graphicy and when I want to find out the most recent page if the thread is really long and has the odd pic or you tube bit in it my computer kind of coughs a few times and then just falls over. I know this bit is my issue but its something I've wondered about before.
look for the medieval babes. They are excellent.
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I think it has to be my first swap which was the goodie bag swap. I was chuffed with the bag I made but loved what Sugar made me and it was a totally wonderful experience getting stuff from someone you've never met thats been made by them for you. I still enjoy that part of it but the first one was such a new experience it will stay special.
I also really liked the one Gypsy ran but I can't remember what the theme was exactly but it was all around fairies, magic, crystals etc...
I don't know if anyone has thought about this but Essex Debs has posted on one of the other threads about the volcanos and postal delays.
Do you know I hadn't even thought about this. I'm due to post out to Australia so I don't know if that will go out okay. A friend of mine's sister is down from Scotland and she can't fly back as flights have been stopped for now.
If you're on Facebook you could also try finding a group relating to your situation. When I was looking for the respite idea I tried searching with 'early onset dementia'. if you put that in you may find one.
Have a look at this website. I'm not sure if its any good or not but it has potential. Its a Respite Locator. You put in the age of the person who is being cared for and the state you live in and tick the condition/s they are effect by and it should give you an idea if there is anything in your area. You could also speak to the doctor treating your mum. Part of your mums care should include some kind of carers assessment (I think anyway). I hope this helps.
http://chtop.org/ARCH/National-Respite-Locator.html
I'll get my parcel ready to send out next week then. I'll try and do it Tuesday.
Reading, long deep baths, meditating, drawing and chilling out of my allotment or weeding. Weeding is actually extremely therapeutic especially if I'm pissed off. You get to take it out on a dandelion.
This does it for me every time 
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I miss the white box too. I do however like the new layout for the projects.
I've got all my bits for Rhibi ready to go so I'll wait till i know shes ready and then get them sent out
Do you have any extended family, aunts, uncles, cousins etc who could give you some support with this. Sometimes having someone on your side whos on the outside can really help, especially if they are related to one of your paren.ts too as they may listen to them and take what they have to say.
You sound like your in a really tough spot though so I really do feel for you. You sound like your doing this for the right reasons - ie so you can save the relationship with your family. where about's are you? You could have a look around on the net to see if there are any agencies that support families caring for someone in your mums position. I know in the UK Carers and families are entitled to respite (i.e. a break from caring) and that sounds like what your asking for. You could also have a work with your doctor, they may have an idea of what support is on offer to families caring someone very ill. I was working with someone with suspected dementia and it put an enormous strain on the family as his behaviour was so erratic and strange. He even painted the oven (including the hob) and all the light switches. He had no explaination for what he'd done and I think he thought he was doing DIY around the house like he always had done.
Good luck though and I hope that helps a bit.