Darphynia's Diary

Hello to all of you beautiful people!  The past week and a half has been crazy.  I've been getting (maybe) 4 hours of sleep a night, and that's being generous.  One of our wonderful cats was ill, so we took her to the emergency vet.  She was given an antibiotic and pain killer, and then had a check-up on Monday.  Her tests results were fine, so nobody knows what was wrong with her.  Whatever was wrong has seemed to clear up, and she is finally back to her spry self.  I should probably mention that she is around 16, but still acts like a kitten most days.  With her medication schedule, there is little time for anything between the hours.  Luckily, she will only need them through Sunday. The box was damaged, but the products weren't. Now, onto the PINCHme box.  PINCHme is a really neat way to receive samples, though there are a few cons.  There is no shipping, so everything actually is free.  First, sign up and make s...

Here is a little bit more about me.  I really hedged on whether or not to post personal things.  I feel a bit different when it comes to medical conditions, though, since some people want information from those who go through it.  It can be a comfort to know you are not alone.  It is important to keep in mind that not all experiences are the same.  What I've gone through may not be the same what as you or your loved one has.      I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease in 2010.  I was tired all the time, my eyes were protruding, and losing weight rapidly, but that part I never noticed, and so I went to the hospital.  Okay, I honestly went to the hospital because I was being yelled at; this person thought I was being dramatic, but I wasn't.  She also thought I was exaggerating the pain from the herniated disc until she went with me to the neurosurgeon who was surprised I could even sit...anyway, that's in the past, and I...