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Recovering slowly
6 years ago
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I'm still recovering from what is likely the flu. I'm past the worst part but I still have slight fever in the mornings, cough a lot, and generally feel week and tired. My back suffered greatly from the coughing due to the strong and uncontrollable muscle movements. It's better now but it still hurts.
I have been referred to a rheumatologist by my GP (according to Google translate GP is the term for the generic local doctor I'm assigned to based on my home address) to check out my back pain. He also referred me for a full blood test to learn more about my blood pressure problems. These both happened before I went down with the flu, so only now do I feel good enough to actually call and get an appointment for these.
I have also asked my GP about if it's possible to talk to a psychologist about my depression and other problems under the generic state health insurance I have. He gave me a number to call, which I'll likely do call eventually. I wanted to get help with my mental health for a long time but therapists are extremely expensive, pretty much only affordable by the rich, and I have not much trust in the state healthcare system, which is famous for being extremely bad. But I'll give this psychologist a try and see... in worst case I won't go again. But I'll need to gather some emotional strength to do this.
So, about work:
The last week I was forcing myself to my limits and some to work while sick, to get a personal piece done I wanted to submit for the Rijksmuseum's call for Rembrandt inspired art. I had to make several compromises due to the sickness but I have still finished and submitted it just in time. I'm going to upload it here very soon.
So today I'm still resting, and from tomorrow I'm back to work on commissions. I'll probably still be sick for a while, this crap is known to last for weeks before fully clearing up, but I can't waste more time. I have two ongoing illustrations, one is maybe 80% done, the other just barely started. I want to complete these in order as soon as I reasonably can. I'm also planning a few YCHs in the near future but can't tell when can I do that.
So thank you everyone for your patience and support, and expect my productivity to slowly increase from now on again.
I'm still recovering from what is likely the flu. I'm past the worst part but I still have slight fever in the mornings, cough a lot, and generally feel week and tired. My back suffered greatly from the coughing due to the strong and uncontrollable muscle movements. It's better now but it still hurts.
I have been referred to a rheumatologist by my GP (according to Google translate GP is the term for the generic local doctor I'm assigned to based on my home address) to check out my back pain. He also referred me for a full blood test to learn more about my blood pressure problems. These both happened before I went down with the flu, so only now do I feel good enough to actually call and get an appointment for these.
I have also asked my GP about if it's possible to talk to a psychologist about my depression and other problems under the generic state health insurance I have. He gave me a number to call, which I'll likely do call eventually. I wanted to get help with my mental health for a long time but therapists are extremely expensive, pretty much only affordable by the rich, and I have not much trust in the state healthcare system, which is famous for being extremely bad. But I'll give this psychologist a try and see... in worst case I won't go again. But I'll need to gather some emotional strength to do this.
So, about work:
The last week I was forcing myself to my limits and some to work while sick, to get a personal piece done I wanted to submit for the Rijksmuseum's call for Rembrandt inspired art. I had to make several compromises due to the sickness but I have still finished and submitted it just in time. I'm going to upload it here very soon.
So today I'm still resting, and from tomorrow I'm back to work on commissions. I'll probably still be sick for a while, this crap is known to last for weeks before fully clearing up, but I can't waste more time. I have two ongoing illustrations, one is maybe 80% done, the other just barely started. I want to complete these in order as soon as I reasonably can. I'm also planning a few YCHs in the near future but can't tell when can I do that.
So thank you everyone for your patience and support, and expect my productivity to slowly increase from now on again.
V.