Happy to hear that you're doing well! Strokes are no joke! My mom had another one and is back in the hospital, so I'm awake until she calls me back and let's me know when she gets a room. Plus she's been calling me to talk to her nurses and doctors.

So sorry it happened to you! Stress isn't good, you need to relax! Please take time out to relax and drink lots of water!!! Hugs for you and your recovery!!!! ❤

I am so glad that you are better and stepping back a bit, I know that is hard for you. Take care of your boys. AND take care of yourself. It took me a long time to learn to kick back and enjoy life.

You can whop a woman's ass until you are blue in the face, but she ain't going to learn anything until she wants to. The same goes for men.

But less of that frivolity ...

I am delighted that you are better, and that you have learned the importance of self-care. ((Hugs))

I had no clue but I am not surprised given what you've told us of the crazy since the pandemic hit. What I am so very glad for is, you and the fur babies are all doing good. At 52 you're just a pup I'm coming up on 70, that's a bit of a shocker, for me anyway.
Stress, even "good" stress can only go on for so long before something gives, you are loved and stepping back will give everyone more time to enjoy having your light shine. Stay well. Hugs!

Good lord! TIA's are scary, I remember when my old pop had one while I was visiting. Can't imagine going through it myself. Yes, yes, do slow down, by all means! I want you around for a long time, who's gonna laugh at my memes? Sounds like you have a good support system, and do make more use of your pooches to keep that BP nice and low. big hug

Yaaaay.. you healthy.
Love itmm
Please stay that way..cause the world would suck without you...
And keeping to your new schedule will help de-stress you..it's hard letting go of responsibilities..but like you said..Your health 1st.
And Vacations take more of them.
.welcome back beautiful.

Happy to hear you are finally putting yourself first. Good on you.

I’m glad you are doing better sweet lady. Please do take more time for yourself and get some rest as often as you can. This world of ours needs people like you, so do slow down and take better care of you! sending you a big hug.

@Pralina 1 i'm assured you have payed dues, earned respect, and saved life many times over any individuals share. nurses are the bomb. thank you. squeeze all the fun and smiles from life you can.

Glad that you're feeling better. You're not the only one whose body told them you must slow it down. Thankfully you're wise enough to make the changes. Thankfully you are still here with us.

Stay well and please please please take it easy. The world is far better with people like you in it.

Relax, eat healthy, remember you are loved, and don't take anymore shit from anyone. You can tell them that's under doctors advice now.

So glad it was a TIA instead of a full-blown stroke. This site would be less than great without you so I'm glad you have found ways to slow down. We need you, your boys need you and you must take care of yourself or we are going to be in mourning.

I agree with Glenn your pictures are beautiful as usual.

Glad you made it through to your insight about burning out before anything super serious happened. 🦾

I gave up routinely doing overtime almost 5 years ago. Even take Thursdays off when I can.

Saying “NO” to ridiculous amounts of time at work is a surprisingly mature decision that often times seems to escape the adult brain.

you're a goddess. yes, you gotta take care of you, first. otherwise, what good can you be for others. your posts are always cool, and very open and honest. plus, i love it that you can be self mocking and keep your humor. big bear hugs. stay smart and cool. peace and hugs

220/120! Yikes! Glad you didn't blow a gasket, girl. Take it easy. Breathe deep. Relax...

Work to live not live to work. Your profession has copped it the last few years, burn anyone out. I try to only stress out regarding work depending on my hourly rate eg $20/ Hr not care so much. $50/ Hr now I'll give a fuck.
Keep on keeping on.

Slow down and take care of yourself. Please do that. You say you look like a ghost but I think you are beautiful.

Glad you are getting back to a healthier routine, and that you got that side trip.

Is your mind racing like your writing? That says a lot about you being busy. You need to look at ways stopping that constant chatter in your head and get some peace. Everyone does it differently, you just have to find your own way. Take care.

Glad to have you back kiddo.

I'm glad the TIA happened where you had help. I have atril fib myself, for almost 12 years now, but no episodes for a few years now. I know how getting your rest and staying hydrated, as well as managing stress, all play a part in keeping cardiac issues stable and preventing episodes of heart problems. So now you know better and will take better care of yourself.

I remember doubles and "hurry-backs" when I was an LVN. And 80 hr weeks. It definitely takes a toll. I am 53 and couldn't imagine it now. Be careful. Don't burn out! I kinda did, found myself feeling less compassionate, took a while to realize it. I changed careers and have a nice job in an office now doing something I like. Sometimes I do feel like I am not making a difference as much and even feel a little guilty. But I know I would not have made it in that job at that speed. So good luck and stay safe!

Cripes, once again I got the feeling something was up with you as I haven't seen any extended posts from you on here in some time now, and was going to ask you how you were doing on one of your recent replies on one of my posts, but then I stumbled across this post and it pretty much answered my question.

That's not good, hope you recovered fully from that, because something like that could turn serious real fast. Times like this wish there was something more I could do than wish you the best, and I'm sure a number of others on here feel the same way. Dedication of that sort is a rarer thing nowadays, and the hospital you work at should be thankful they have an employee like you. Do hope you find ways to de-stress and the spare time to do so. Take care.