Head cold?

Something's been going around our family. It's been pretty mild even for me. My sinuses have drained more and, as usual, the decongestants don't seem to have any effect. I've been a bit more tired, but nothing too remarkable.

This is the first time, though, that I've had problems with Nasonex. A few days after the increased sinus drainage, using the Nasonex caused my throat to burn. It was a persistent, moderate burning sensation. Normally I use the Nasonex twice a day. After the burning, I started using it only once a day thinking that might help relieve the problem. I don't remember if it did (having a poor memory stinks). A few days later, I started to have nose bleeds. At first I noticed it when I blew my nose. Over time it became more and more. There's a history of nose bleeds in my family, so it's not all that surprising, but this is the first time it's happened with me.

Sudden loss of energy

Yesterday, after a short morning nap following the event that is present opening, I felt great. So great, in fact that I went out to the rec room to see how the kids were doing with their new video game. I even decided to play some billiards while I was there. While walking outside, I actually wondered why I didn't do this more often.

By the time there were four balls left on the table, I was starting to feel annoyed. My shots were off -- it's been much too long since I've played. It was no longer fun, so I decided to quit. By the time I'd finished putting the cover on the pool table, I was tired. By the time I walked into the next room, it took an enormous amount of energy just to stand. I sat on the concrete floor and leaned against some stuff. It was all so sudden.

Sometimes water seems to help, so I asked for some water (horray for a kind spouse!). Lifting the bottle of water to my mouth took took all the energy I could muster. The water didn't help. I garnered enough energy to make it into the family room. I drank another glass of water. Then I was terribly cold, the kind of cold that seems to come from the inside. Perhaps it was the water. I wrapped myself in a blanket (thanks again to a kind spouse) and curled up into a ball. I tried to watch a tv program, but it was a struggle to follow it. It wasn't long before I fell asleep. I felt much better when I awoke though I was still a bit tired.

I felt tired the remainder of the day. I didn't need any additional naps, though.

No Call to Sleep Doctor Yet

I decided last night the reason I've not called is two-fold. First is the whole phone fear thing. Second is that I'm reasonably sure the problems with my tiredness is, if not caused then is certainly worsened, by emotional issues not physical ones. I hate the idea of trying all these medications to help me sleep better when what I really need is to (keep?) addressing the emotional ones. I feel dishonest. Worse yet is that I think the sleep doctor is pretty sure of this, too. Can you say elephant in the room? Frankly, if he'd just tell me I should probably see a counselor/therapist/whatever, I'd be thankful. There's just something about asking for it that seems....wrong, like I'm whining or trying to play the victim or get attention.

Whatever.