My Unplanned Sabbatical

Improving

Continued today with my no drug strategy. It is working really well. My head feels clear and pretty normal and better than the same time in previous months.

I am eating much more than usual as this helps with the nausea but I am sticking to only good healthy food so I am ok with it.

I am still pretty fatigued and pant like chain smoker but I know that this will pass in the coming weeks. I find I can become frustrated and anxious quite quickly and with that comes increased nausea so I try not to think about work issues too much. They are ever-present as the world does not stop but I do my best to park them or refer them on.

It has been a real winters day in Melbourne, really cold and wet. I have welcomed being inside and I have chilled out in front the fire watching the rain fall into the pool, reading and listening to music. Quite therapeutic and indulgent. I tried to train the dog for a while which was a pleasant distraction although I have no real skills at it. I also planned to try to get my tax information ready before year-end but that stayed just a plan. Maybe tomorrow, maybe not.

I am pleased with the last few days and hopeful I am turning the corner in this cycle.