Hard Things

[ysabetwordsmith]

Life is full of things which are hard or tedious or otherwise unpleasant that need doing anyhow. They help make the world go 'round, they improve skills, and they boost your sense of self-respect. But doing them still kinda sucks. It's all the more difficult to do those things when nobody appreciates it. Happily, blogging allows us to share our accomplishments and pat each other on the back.

What are some of the hard things you've done recently? What are some hard things you haven't gotten to yet, but need to do?

Comments

[talewisefellowship]

I somehow managed to pick up my library book after my first day of archaeology field school, bike home and eventually finish today's field journal even though for much of that time I was suffering from migraine and the aftereffects of motion sickness and had to rest it all off. And all on a mostly empty stomach! (turns out eating while recovering from motion sickness is a bad idea, you will get sick again, so i had to nap it off, then eat)

--janusz

Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> I somehow managed to pick up my library book after my first day of archaeology field school, bike home and eventually finish today's field journal <<

Yay!

>> even though for much of that time I was suffering from migraine and the aftereffects of motion sickness and had to rest it all off. <<

Boo!

>> And all on a mostly empty stomach! (turns out eating while recovering from motion sickness is a bad idea, you will get sick again, so i had to nap it off, then eat) <<

Depends on the person and the food.

* Many people can't eat when queasy or they feel worse.

* But some people get sick just from having an empty stomach, so they have to try eating something light, or it'll just get worse.

* Also most people find dry heaving monumentally worse than throwing up something. Drinking a little water or eating something like ice cream or applesauce is better than nothing.

* Anything greasy, heavy, too sweet, etc. is hard on the stomach.

* Light, easily digestible foods are good. BRAT is safe for most folks.

* In general, avoid strong flavors such as spices. But some herbs and spices can ease nausea. Ginger, peppermint, fennel, and chamomile are just a few.

* Some people find that strong odors make headaches worse, especially migraines.

* Other folks always carry their favorite essential oil blend for headaches. Again, there are lots of options, but lavender and peppermint seems to be popular.

Do what works for your body.

Re: Thoughts

[talewisefellowship]

It seems like we are one of those people who can't eat when queasy. Janusz was feeling better nausea-wise but was still suffering the effects of migraine. Then he tried eating a couple bites of rice, and the nausea came back in full force. He did drink a lot of water though, which helped. After he rested off the migraine and nausea, he was able to eat fine.

--Jack

Re: Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

That sucks. But I am glad you've figured out how to handle it.

[technoshaman]

YEEP. Empathy. Closest I ever came to wanting to Not Be was a bad case of motion sick... "just make it STOP!"

I hope your recovery was as successful as mine was... once we got back under way and the sickies stopped, I got some ginger ale and a pack of crackers and got things settled, and by the time we made port I was ready for *barbecue*...

[talewisefellowship]

I recovered fully, I just really needed to take a serious nap

I love ginger ale!

--Janusz

[alexseanchai]

oh that sounds like so many suck

glad you got through it!

[pronker]

That day sounds like a trial, hope it improves the next day. I like candied ginger when nauseous .. and a little water but not too much because then the belly bloats up. Feel better soon!

[talewisefellowship]

Oh it got much better. Thankfully I have a stockpile of dramamine so it doesn't happen again! (for archaeology field school we have to be driven to the excavation site and back 3 days a week)

Archaeology is so much more fun when youre not sick lol

--Janusz