I have a little more energy today, and my tremor, dystonia and dyskinesia are all back under control again. I self-medicated with cannabis last night, so I slept soundly and recharged my batteries. My sore throat is still around, but no worse than yesterday – I give it the “gargle with mouthwash” treatment, and it feels a little less raw.
Back to my usual routine… Tea, Nutriblast, PopMaster and dog walk, and then I check (and respond to) my email, and start to think about a script for my weekly vlog. I have decided to talk about my wife’s grandma, so I need to give it some careful thought. I don’t want to be morbid or depressing, and I don’t want to upset any of the family if they should view it. I also don’t want to hold back on what I want to say, so I’ll get my wife to read my script and (hopefully) approve it when she gets home from work tonight.
I need to give myself some maintenance. My hair is sticking up in a variety of places, and is well overdue for a trim. My stubble is fast becoming a beard. My eyebrows are becoming so overgrown that I’m beginning to resemble Denis Healey. So, I grab the trimmers, razor and shaving gel, and retire to the bathroom for a while, tidying myself up. When I emerge, I have a grade 1 buzzcut and am clean shaven (no bloodshed!) – my wife won’t recognise me!
I split some logs and fill the log basket for tonight’s fire, then take the dog for her afternoon “chasing the ball” session. My balance and walking seem much improved today as well, and I’m feeling much more motivated – it’s amazing what a good night’s sleep will do.
I am going to self-medicate with a little cannabis again tonight – it really helps me to get off to sleep (and stay asleep).