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rachg82Damn't, Mom said she'd pick up my prescriptions for me, while I was at class (the pharmacy is like a block from our house), and she forgot. I wouldn't care, except I needed my Effexor refilled. Great, does this mean I'm going to feel like shit tomorrow, because of missing it tonight? I'm supposed to work tomorrow. Crap.
I'm most concerned about it making me all on edge and nervous, or something. What about you guys,![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
goodfish and nehallania, have you missed days and had adverse reactions because of it?
Other than that, there's not much to say about my day that wasn't already said in my entry, earlier. Minus stuff about my class tonight anyway. Just that I'm tired, and I've eaten almost all the croissants (heh).
I like pretty much everyone in the class, although I noticed this one guy in it tonight who seems like he hates the rest of us. He has this foul, grumpy expression on his face, and has only participated twice really, each time to tell us he disagreed with something someone else said. Plus, the way he disagreed was jerky, too. I mean, I didn't necessarily disagree with what he said, in and of itself, but the way he delivered his opinion was offputting. I just don't get a good vibe off the guy. Of course I give the benefit of the doubt, but yeah. He has a sour aura, if you will. He's an older man (maybe in his thirties or forties? I can never tell how old a person is), and from Russia. Whenever I look over at him, I get this vibe that--in his mind--he's all like "Bastard, ignorant Americans. I hate you all." Heh.
There's actually a few people in the class from other countries. Which is good for getting different perspectives on gender issues. One girl is from China (although she wasn't there, tonight), another girl is from Italy, and a third girl is from The Dominican Republic. And I'm in love with her accent. Heh.
We did this kind of funny little exercise, during class. We got split into three big groups, and each had its own goal. Like, the number ones had to pick a spot across the room to walk to, but they were to be passive, and try not to bump into people, and also not weave in between people much. So, basically, you had to wait for others to pass, and then go. If you were number two, you picked a spot, and charged. If someone was in your way, you just kept on truckin', and they could just skip outta the way, or get physically moved. Hee. Number threes were to weave and slide in between others, and try not to bump people, but were to keep from being passive as well. And we switched from group to group, so we could experience each method. Then she asked us if one group felt the most familiar to us, in our lives.
Mine was easily three, certainly when it comes to how I walk in normal life. I'm totally a weaver, ducking under arms, sneaking in between people, stuff like that. But I'm not passive. I'll do it at top speed, sliding through a crowd. Being an oompa comes in handy, in such situations, lemme tell you. Heh. And I really don't have much of a chance, being more of a number two, bulldozer walker. Because I'm far from a linebacker, or imposing figure. People don't scoot out of my way, when I'm coming in their direction, like "Oh, watch out!"
In life, I relate to the weavers, as well. Although I think I can be a bit of a number one, in other situations. And sometimes even a number two. Pretty much everyone said something similar. Like, they might've been one group in general, but could still become other ones, at times. Especially if they were usually Number 3s, like me. The teacher was kind of saying my group is a combo of both of the other two, and really good at shifting and changing our attitudes to fit what's needed (makes sense), so we're more likely to sometimes act like the other groups, than they are to act like us. We're just cool like that. Neener neener. Hee.
I got a kick out of everything she said, because it fit pretty well. Plus, we were the ones getting called all clever, and sneaky. Hee. She was like "At least with number two people, you know what you're dealing with. And number ones may hold their cards to themselves, but at least you know they don't really have ulterior motives. But you never know with a number three. They'll trick you into thinking you have control, or that you're making a decision, when really they're just getting you to do what they want." Heh. At the same time, though, we're not really manipulative, in a bad way, necessarily. Just tactful, and accomodating. We care about compromosing, and reaching our goals, but not sacrificing our principles, or other people, in the process.
We also talked about how the ways we're raised and enculturated (whether it be as men, or women, from one nation to another), shape those personality traits. Not to mention our relationships. Since my class is full of total chatters, the conversation went way off-topic, ranging from making eye contact in Samoa, to Oregonians in four-way intersections. Haha. This lady next to me totally went on a tangeant about how we're too polite at intersections. Like "no, you go! Oh, no, you go ahead. Oh, by all means, you first! FOR FUCK'S SAKE, JUST GO! YOU HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY! I HATE YOU!" Heeeeee.
This other chick cracked me up, too, by saying how she got so sick of people staring at her in her car, on the freeway, that she made a sign that said something like "Quit staring" or something, and taped it in the window. Hahaha. And she'd just eye it, or point at it, when people stared. I love it.
Speaking of that girl, she looks SO familiar to me, and it's driving me insane. I guess I must've seen her around campus, or in another class, before? Or something. God, I wish I could just remember. She almost reminds me of a girl I saw on TV once. So, now I'm all trying to remember every program I've ever watched. Heh. She's from California, so hey, you never know.
Other than that, we just talked about various tribes, and then watched a video on Margaret Mead (which I'd already seen, once before). And I found out I was supposed to read another chapter, but didn't, because I misunderstood the syllabus. Um, whoops?
I'm most concerned about it making me all on edge and nervous, or something. What about you guys,
goodfish and nehallania, have you missed days and had adverse reactions because of it?Other than that, there's not much to say about my day that wasn't already said in my entry, earlier. Minus stuff about my class tonight anyway. Just that I'm tired, and I've eaten almost all the croissants (heh).
I like pretty much everyone in the class, although I noticed this one guy in it tonight who seems like he hates the rest of us. He has this foul, grumpy expression on his face, and has only participated twice really, each time to tell us he disagreed with something someone else said. Plus, the way he disagreed was jerky, too. I mean, I didn't necessarily disagree with what he said, in and of itself, but the way he delivered his opinion was offputting. I just don't get a good vibe off the guy. Of course I give the benefit of the doubt, but yeah. He has a sour aura, if you will. He's an older man (maybe in his thirties or forties? I can never tell how old a person is), and from Russia. Whenever I look over at him, I get this vibe that--in his mind--he's all like "Bastard, ignorant Americans. I hate you all." Heh.
There's actually a few people in the class from other countries. Which is good for getting different perspectives on gender issues. One girl is from China (although she wasn't there, tonight), another girl is from Italy, and a third girl is from The Dominican Republic. And I'm in love with her accent. Heh.
We did this kind of funny little exercise, during class. We got split into three big groups, and each had its own goal. Like, the number ones had to pick a spot across the room to walk to, but they were to be passive, and try not to bump into people, and also not weave in between people much. So, basically, you had to wait for others to pass, and then go. If you were number two, you picked a spot, and charged. If someone was in your way, you just kept on truckin', and they could just skip outta the way, or get physically moved. Hee. Number threes were to weave and slide in between others, and try not to bump people, but were to keep from being passive as well. And we switched from group to group, so we could experience each method. Then she asked us if one group felt the most familiar to us, in our lives.
Mine was easily three, certainly when it comes to how I walk in normal life. I'm totally a weaver, ducking under arms, sneaking in between people, stuff like that. But I'm not passive. I'll do it at top speed, sliding through a crowd. Being an oompa comes in handy, in such situations, lemme tell you. Heh. And I really don't have much of a chance, being more of a number two, bulldozer walker. Because I'm far from a linebacker, or imposing figure. People don't scoot out of my way, when I'm coming in their direction, like "Oh, watch out!"
In life, I relate to the weavers, as well. Although I think I can be a bit of a number one, in other situations. And sometimes even a number two. Pretty much everyone said something similar. Like, they might've been one group in general, but could still become other ones, at times. Especially if they were usually Number 3s, like me. The teacher was kind of saying my group is a combo of both of the other two, and really good at shifting and changing our attitudes to fit what's needed (makes sense), so we're more likely to sometimes act like the other groups, than they are to act like us. We're just cool like that. Neener neener. Hee.
I got a kick out of everything she said, because it fit pretty well. Plus, we were the ones getting called all clever, and sneaky. Hee. She was like "At least with number two people, you know what you're dealing with. And number ones may hold their cards to themselves, but at least you know they don't really have ulterior motives. But you never know with a number three. They'll trick you into thinking you have control, or that you're making a decision, when really they're just getting you to do what they want." Heh. At the same time, though, we're not really manipulative, in a bad way, necessarily. Just tactful, and accomodating. We care about compromosing, and reaching our goals, but not sacrificing our principles, or other people, in the process.
We also talked about how the ways we're raised and enculturated (whether it be as men, or women, from one nation to another), shape those personality traits. Not to mention our relationships. Since my class is full of total chatters, the conversation went way off-topic, ranging from making eye contact in Samoa, to Oregonians in four-way intersections. Haha. This lady next to me totally went on a tangeant about how we're too polite at intersections. Like "no, you go! Oh, no, you go ahead. Oh, by all means, you first! FOR FUCK'S SAKE, JUST GO! YOU HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY! I HATE YOU!" Heeeeee.
This other chick cracked me up, too, by saying how she got so sick of people staring at her in her car, on the freeway, that she made a sign that said something like "Quit staring" or something, and taped it in the window. Hahaha. And she'd just eye it, or point at it, when people stared. I love it.
Speaking of that girl, she looks SO familiar to me, and it's driving me insane. I guess I must've seen her around campus, or in another class, before? Or something. God, I wish I could just remember. She almost reminds me of a girl I saw on TV once. So, now I'm all trying to remember every program I've ever watched. Heh. She's from California, so hey, you never know.
Other than that, we just talked about various tribes, and then watched a video on Margaret Mead (which I'd already seen, once before). And I found out I was supposed to read another chapter, but didn't, because I misunderstood the syllabus. Um, whoops?
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Date: 2003-04-10 11:50 pm (UTC)What time do you take your pill normally? Because maybe you could take it a few hours earlier, just to make sure it's in your system for work later.
I started my effexor, 2 weeks ago, at a high dose, but alternating every other day between a lower dose. Now its been 2 weeks and I am up to my 150, where my doctor wanted me to be. I probably rushed it, but I'd rather have bad side effects for 2 weeks, then constantly getting side effects a little worse each time just as soon as I begin to feel better.
Anyway, my appetite hasnt returned yet, but my nausea is gone. My sleeping pattern is still wack. I talked to the health center today about the bleeding, and the doctor really thought it was just because of the stress of losing so much weight so quickly, that I ovulated or something like that. She didnt seem that concerned, but did a pregnancy test. She really expects that to be negative, though. I'll find out the results of that tomorrow.
Anyway, I'll probably make a post of this tomorrow, after I find out the results. I am not at all worried about the pregnancy test, which is good. What I am worried about, though, is when my next period will come (in a week, like planned, or in another 3 weeks because I just had one). The doctor said it could be either. Arg. That situation will definitely be disturbing.
Umm. So. In summary, missing one dose isnt that big of a deal, in my experience.
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