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Computer and Health Update (Sep 2020)
5 years ago
A couple quick things: First, I just got Medicaid. That has been a HUGE weight off of our shoulders as far as medical expenses go.
Second, Spazman purchased a new-to-me motherboard and case compatible with my CPU core and RAM with no strings attached. Even with the GeForce GTX 1660 Super installed, the restarting issue has gone away for good, which means the old Dell motherboard was either straight overpowered or was starting to die. I just have some driver residue to clean up now...
So back to my health.
The migraine issues have mostly gone away. I have some Gunnar clip-ons for my glasses that help with blue light and I have been trying to minimize my time under fluorescent lights. Which does make my shopping trips look like episodes of Supermarket Sweep, if anyone's watched that old gameshow, but it also dooms any chances I have of ever working another "real" job. (That and the loud, echo-y sounds that these sorts of places tend to generate.)
I've also been taking a new cocktail of medications to help with my low mood. As most are aware, I have been dealing with depression for most of my life. I'm glad to finally be getting the help I need because this medicine is working very well. In a week I am expecting to have some ADD pills ready for me for pickup.
Commissions are remaining closed, but I am now working on the main queue again. Expect them to open up Soon ™.
Second, Spazman purchased a new-to-me motherboard and case compatible with my CPU core and RAM with no strings attached. Even with the GeForce GTX 1660 Super installed, the restarting issue has gone away for good, which means the old Dell motherboard was either straight overpowered or was starting to die. I just have some driver residue to clean up now...
So back to my health.
The migraine issues have mostly gone away. I have some Gunnar clip-ons for my glasses that help with blue light and I have been trying to minimize my time under fluorescent lights. Which does make my shopping trips look like episodes of Supermarket Sweep, if anyone's watched that old gameshow, but it also dooms any chances I have of ever working another "real" job. (That and the loud, echo-y sounds that these sorts of places tend to generate.)
I've also been taking a new cocktail of medications to help with my low mood. As most are aware, I have been dealing with depression for most of my life. I'm glad to finally be getting the help I need because this medicine is working very well. In a week I am expecting to have some ADD pills ready for me for pickup.
Commissions are remaining closed, but I am now working on the main queue again. Expect them to open up Soon ™.
In more serious sentiment, I'm glad you're doing better, because it's better than still being in pain.