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[rivka]

Last night I developed dreadful chills and a sore throat. The throat woke me up about 5am, much worse, and now I'm congested. The congestion's a bit of a relief, actually, because it makes it a bit more likely that the sore throat is a cold symptom, as opposed to a strep infection. At any rate, in a little while I'll call the clinic and ask them to cancel today's patients. (When you work with immunocompromised people, you take your sick days.)

With all the stress, travel, and lack of sleep, this doesn't surprise me at all. Chalk it up as one additional reason why I might've been having trouble coping yesterday.

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[minnaleigh.livejournal.com]

Ick. Sorry to hear about the cold. I'm currently trying to avoid getting infected by the tech (now that we're sitting almost on top of each other during the renovations). I'm sucking zinc lozenges and taking vitamin C, echinacea, and goldenseal. I can't afford to get sick until after my meeting with Helen but I fear I'm already infected.

FWIW, I don't think your reaction was particularly out of line; I'm only sorry the situation clouded your joy. Only one person who isn't a good friend tried the piled line on me. They said, "Hey, you know what Ph.D. stands for, right?" in what was *obviously* a completely pleasant and joking manner with absolutely no ill will intended. I looked at them, dialing my rage back to 'mild look of death' and they stumbled over themselves apologizing. I actually think I caused them some pain. I certainly scared the shit out of them. The apology went on for over 10 minutes and for the rest of the hour or so I was with them they kept talking about how amazing I was for sticking with things so long and how they could never handle it. If anyone had called my piece of paper worthless, I wouldn't have held back at all. They'd still be regretting saying it a year later. But, then, I am a bitch with a huge temper so I may not be the best role model on this one.

*hugs* and *healing vibes* your way. When you're up to it, I'm looking forward to seeing you.

[saoba.livejournal.com]

Watch your mail box.

Just sayin'.

Hope you feel better soon, sweetie. And for the record, I am NOT coming down with anything and I was more than a bit offended on your behalf.

[wcg.livejournal.com]

Poor darling. I hope you're feeling a little better by the time you read this.

Curiously enough, Rhiannon has the same symptoms. She was a very unhappy little girl last night, though infants Tylenol allowed her to sleep by clearing up the congestion.

[snippy]

Sorry you're feeling ill, and I hope it resolves quickly.

[therealjae.livejournal.com]

Hope you feel better! *non-germy kiss*

-J

[trinker.livejournal.com]

Get better rilly rilly soon, to quote someone I know.

Being sick sucks.

[buffalogal.livejournal.com]

I hope you feel better soon.

I found your journal through mactavish and I wanted to say congratulations on your achievement.

I am hoping to get a degree in social work. I want to work with parents of disabled children. Helping them to advocate for them and the like. Being disabled and having a disabled child I understand how frustrating and lonesome it can be to try to find the help they need.