Why the title for this blog?

I struggle with staying positive in the sight of adversity. It is very easy for me to dwell on the negative aspects of my situation and miss the blessings that come from the trial and so I will use this blog to help me stay focused on the rainbows of my life.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

The Steroid High

Well, the nurse wasn't kidding when she told me that I would get high from the Prednisone. She said that I would feel buzzed on it. Not fully understanding what that meant I can now tell you what it feels like between life with Prednisone vs. life without, well almost without, Prednisone.
When I was taking the five pills /day dosage I felt full of energy and ready to go to work. Today that dosage decreased to 2 pills per day and I can tell you that my tail is dragging! I also feel very groggy so it is hard to stay focused on anything that requires mental thought and clarity. Tomorrow, the dosage will drop again and by Monday I will be off it until the next go around of Chemo. It was nice to feel like my old self again but I will be glad when I can have that same feeling without the use of drugs.
Other than that I don't have anything to complain about. I am home with Brian today and get to spend some time with him- which I am glad to have. We both admit that having each other to hold is a wonderful feeling. That is the natural high as it should be found! I am glad that he is so patient with me when I get so uptight. Fortunately, I don't get that way very often.

1 comment:

  1. I'm so glad that you and Dad have each other! What a big support you are for each other! I hope you continue to do well with Chemo - and I am so grateful that you chose to fight the Lymphoma (although I know it won't be an easy battle) - I would have been devastated if you had chosen 'flight.' We love you so very much!

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