Friday, March 8, 2019 Linda was still hurting so much that I drove myself to the San Leandro Kaiser lab for the required blood tests. When I checked in, the receptionist asked me if I knew that a urine test was requested and was I able to do one today. After what I hoped was…
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Depression Group #4
Thursday, March 7, 2019, 5:30-7:00 p.m. For whatever reason, Lisa decided to skip the relaxation exercise at the beginning, after check in. Probably because she wanted to be sure we got through the CBT portion of the group. However, she started with a mindfulness exercise by passing around a plate with a small portion of…
Individual Acupuncture Therapy #10
Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:50 a.m. Well, this is the last of my individual acupuncture sessions for six months. Maybe forever, I don’t know. The assistant who came out to get me was another white girl. However, as soon as she spoke, I could tell she was not a United States white girl. Maybe eastern…
Depression Group #3
Thursday, February 14, 2019, 5:30-7:00 p.m. While I was waiting, I picked up a flyer entitled, “Mind and Body Health for Seniors.” The “Managing Depression” group was listed but with six sessions and no fee for members. I wondered if this was a newly updated item or if the flyer was old and outdated. Something…
Depression Group #2
Thursday, February 7, 2019, 5:30-7:00 p.m. I was 10 minutes early tonight. When I checked in, the receptionist told me, “You don’t have a co-pay.” I’m thinking that’s because of have Medical Financial Assistance. Which makes me all the more grateful to be able to do this! It was a much smaller group tonight! As…
Depression Group #1
Phone Appointment with Dr. Whitehead January 16, 2019 Dr. Whitehead (the Pain Psychologist) called me this morning (for whatever Francis asked her to do for me). After talking some, we mutually decided that a Depression Group might be the best option for me. So I agreed to go to the next one, starting on January…
Pain Physical Therapy #9
Friday, January 11, 2019, 3:00 p.m. I didn’t know how I should feel about today’s physical therapy appointment, whether I should look forward to it or dread it. It’s been one week short of two months since I’ve seen Francis, but it seems like much longer. A lot has happened since November 19. We’ve had…
Acupuncture and New Glasses
Individual Acupuncture Therapy #9 Thursday, January 10, 2019 I knew today was my ninth individual acupuncture visit and I intended to enjoy it to the fullest! The young non-white female who ushered me into Paul Simon’s treatment room was pleasant and efficient, scheduling me for #10 on February 14–an appropriate date to end my individual…
Trying a 60-hr. fast
After eating haphazardly during the holidays, I’ve decided I need to do a 60-hr. cleansing extended fast, from my family dinner on Saturday night (Dec. 29) until my first meal of the day on New Year’s Day. Sunday, December 30 When I got up this morning (well, almost noon), I turned on the coffee (half…