Again With the Anesthesia

Hey everybody! This week has been okay. I'd have to say the highlight was going to my Aunt Vick and Aunt Meredith's house for dinner and smoothie making. I hadn't had that much fun all summer, and it was good to be out of the house for a bit and to hang with my family.  Emotionally, I've been doing pretty good. No depression or anything this week. I did have a panic attack on Tuesday, which, as we all know, is not good for me. Just to let y'all know some tips for being my friend with my anxiety: (1) reassure me constantly of our friendship because I am constantly scared I am going to lose you. (2) Tell me when you are on your way to my house or on you're home because I worry about your safety. (3) Give me hugs, tight ones because those help relieve my anxiety. (4) Take the time to identify my triggers, even though I more than likely have told you them because you will know how to help me. (5) This one is important, NO SURPRISES UNLESS YOU KNOW IT WILL MAKE ME HAPPY because most of the time, surprises scare me and cause me to have a panic attack. If you question it, don't do it. (6) Change is hard, but especially for me. I have a hard time accepting and processing change, so keep it to a minimum if you can. I realize some changes are beyond your control, and I will deal with those when it arises. (7) Just be there. My anxiety is very complex and confusing, especially for me. Just knowing you are there and rooting for me makes it a whole lot easier to deal with this. I hope that these tips help you guys with anyone who has an anxiety disorder. I know that these apply to me, and I hope that they can help you see how you can help me. So, to the title of the post. I have to have my wisdom teeth out. The surgery is happening Tuesday at 10:45am in Tyler. If y'all could pray during that time, that would be great. I am really nervous about this, especially since it involves needles. This will be the third time in two years that I have been under anesthesia, and the second time in less than six months. I think that's some kind of record for me or something. I don't know. Bridey says that she wants to Facetime me after the surgery to make fun of my chipmunk cheeks. I told her she's not allowed to make fun of me. I've had enough teasing for a while. I have had to rearrange my normal schedule for my school work to allow me Tuesday and Wednesday to do most of my recovering, and still be able to get my work done. Hopefully, I can manage it. Fingers crossed! I still don't have a job yet. Hopefully I get something soon.Hope you guys have a great week!

Stay beautiful!
Marlee