Ragweed is one of my worst allergies, and this ragweed season has been horrible for me. I can't wait for it to end. This is probably the worst it has ever been. I have missed work a number of times, and I haven't really been able to go out and do anything fun. Its been a lot of staying at home being an allergic mess. My sleeping has been really crappy because of it too. I'm tired and worn out all the time.
I have one Q to A:
Q: When you first started to realize you had allergies did you ever experiment on your own to confirm or just go to an allergist?
A: It was going to the doctor where I found out I have allergies. My parents thought I was getting a lot of colds, so they took me to the doctor, and she said I had allergies and she sent me to an allergist to get tested. I have experimented on my own, as I sometimes would think "I can't be allergic to THAT!" In the past I have also tested myself on things I wasn't sure about that either I knew I might be around when I went somewhere or it was something that someone I was dating liked.
If anyone wants to keep me company in my misery, as usual, skype and e-mail is sneezykate@hotmail.com
Showing posts with label ragweed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ragweed. Show all posts
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Ragweed sucks and Q+A
Sorry it has been so long since I posted, its just hard to get myself to write sometimes.
Its ragweed season now and I am extremely allergic to it. Most years I at least have some good days, but this year my allergies have been really bad constantly since ragweed started. I haven't been able to do much at all, and I'll be a bit delayed in getting all my stuff done for school. I haven't been out much but I tried to go to a BBQ yesterday, and again today for the holiday, but it ending up being a bad idea. My allergies were just so intense, and I really embarrassed myself, and got a few mean comments.
Because my allergies have been so bad and I haven't been able to do much, I even more than usual would like to chat with anyone to break up the boredom. Yahoo, Skype, or e-mail is best. I am also trying to use FB chat a bit.
Here is some Q+A:
Q: Have you ever noticed if your allergies have led you to develop any habits or certain movements, actions that other people wouldn't do? Like in order to prevent embarrassment or to help yourself deal with allergies.
A: The big ones are carrying around lots of tissues, and running off to the bathroom often. A few others: sitting in the back of class/movie/etc, or near a door. Sit often with a hand casually over my nose and mouth. That's all I can think of right now. There probably are others I just don't realize.
Q: You said that if necessary friends/family will explain to others about your allergies if you can't at the moment. What do they say, how do the people respond, and do you add anything on when you are later able?
A: Usually just something like 'she has bad allergies'. People usually don't say too much in response other than 'oh, ok' sometimes someone might act concerned or feel sorry for me, or sometimes people will say 'are you sure she isn't sick?'. I don't say anything. I find it embarrassing to talk about my allergies at all face to face so I try not to do it at all.
Q: How did your allergies affect your job choice? If you didn't have them would have gone to a different job? How will they affect things after you get your phD?
A: I really am not sure. I never thought about it. I always had an interest and skill in biology, so I probably would be doing something in the field no matter what. Maybe without allergies I might have thought about being a vet or doing outdoor research. I am not sure how it will affect things after I graduate, but it has been affecting things so far, so I bet it will keep affecting me. I know I wont be able to do any thing directly with working with animals. I hate when I have to wear a mask when my allergies are bothering me, but I'll just have to keep dealing with that. Otherwise, I guess it will depend on the specific situation of any job offer/job I try to get.
Q: How often do you get an attack in front of people? What do people unfamiliar with you say about your symptoms?
A: It happens often, much more than I'd like. Most are kind of surprised, some show some concern, a few act grossed out and a few can be kinda rude.
Q: Have you ever sneezed on someone and what happened?
A: Yes. Luckily its only ever been someone I was dating, and maybe a really close friend a few times. Not much happened. Some have found it funny, or not a big deal. One girl I dated was pretty mean about it, but that was a bad relationship in general.
Q: You've said that people (and roomates) have been either mean or uncaring/ not understanding in the past- can you go into more detail? What do people say usually when they see your allergies? And how do you respond when people are not helpful or are rude?
A: That first one is a long response because there have been a few of them and there is probably many details to talk about. I'd be able to answer that better in a chat, as a back-and-forth chat helps me recall more details and to organize my thoughts better. I'd be happy to have a chat with you about it. The second question I kind of answered above in two other questions. I usually don't respond at all, as it will just make me more embarrassed. I'll just try to leave/end the situation as fast as I can.
As usual, I'd love feedback on my post/answers. Thanks!
Its ragweed season now and I am extremely allergic to it. Most years I at least have some good days, but this year my allergies have been really bad constantly since ragweed started. I haven't been able to do much at all, and I'll be a bit delayed in getting all my stuff done for school. I haven't been out much but I tried to go to a BBQ yesterday, and again today for the holiday, but it ending up being a bad idea. My allergies were just so intense, and I really embarrassed myself, and got a few mean comments.
Because my allergies have been so bad and I haven't been able to do much, I even more than usual would like to chat with anyone to break up the boredom. Yahoo, Skype, or e-mail is best. I am also trying to use FB chat a bit.
Here is some Q+A:
Q: Have you ever noticed if your allergies have led you to develop any habits or certain movements, actions that other people wouldn't do? Like in order to prevent embarrassment or to help yourself deal with allergies.
A: The big ones are carrying around lots of tissues, and running off to the bathroom often. A few others: sitting in the back of class/movie/etc, or near a door. Sit often with a hand casually over my nose and mouth. That's all I can think of right now. There probably are others I just don't realize.
Q: You said that if necessary friends/family will explain to others about your allergies if you can't at the moment. What do they say, how do the people respond, and do you add anything on when you are later able?
A: Usually just something like 'she has bad allergies'. People usually don't say too much in response other than 'oh, ok' sometimes someone might act concerned or feel sorry for me, or sometimes people will say 'are you sure she isn't sick?'. I don't say anything. I find it embarrassing to talk about my allergies at all face to face so I try not to do it at all.
Q: How did your allergies affect your job choice? If you didn't have them would have gone to a different job? How will they affect things after you get your phD?
A: I really am not sure. I never thought about it. I always had an interest and skill in biology, so I probably would be doing something in the field no matter what. Maybe without allergies I might have thought about being a vet or doing outdoor research. I am not sure how it will affect things after I graduate, but it has been affecting things so far, so I bet it will keep affecting me. I know I wont be able to do any thing directly with working with animals. I hate when I have to wear a mask when my allergies are bothering me, but I'll just have to keep dealing with that. Otherwise, I guess it will depend on the specific situation of any job offer/job I try to get.
Q: How often do you get an attack in front of people? What do people unfamiliar with you say about your symptoms?
A: It happens often, much more than I'd like. Most are kind of surprised, some show some concern, a few act grossed out and a few can be kinda rude.
Q: Have you ever sneezed on someone and what happened?
A: Yes. Luckily its only ever been someone I was dating, and maybe a really close friend a few times. Not much happened. Some have found it funny, or not a big deal. One girl I dated was pretty mean about it, but that was a bad relationship in general.
Q: You've said that people (and roomates) have been either mean or uncaring/ not understanding in the past- can you go into more detail? What do people say usually when they see your allergies? And how do you respond when people are not helpful or are rude?
A: That first one is a long response because there have been a few of them and there is probably many details to talk about. I'd be able to answer that better in a chat, as a back-and-forth chat helps me recall more details and to organize my thoughts better. I'd be happy to have a chat with you about it. The second question I kind of answered above in two other questions. I usually don't respond at all, as it will just make me more embarrassed. I'll just try to leave/end the situation as fast as I can.
As usual, I'd love feedback on my post/answers. Thanks!
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Sorry it has been so long, and some Q+A
OMG, its been so long since I posted, like about 3 months! I was waiting for some questions to answer. I got 2, but then I wanted to wait to see if I got a few more, then I kinda forgot abut posting, then felt bad about not posting, so I started avoiding it for a bit. I even had a dream I wanted to post about but I have totally forgotten it now.
The late summer/early fall has been horrible for my allergies. It felt worse than last year I think. I am very allergic to ragweed, and when my allergies are bad, I react stronger to everything else I am allergic to. They have been getting better over these last few weeks, but I still have days that are really bad. Also, heating systems are being turned on, and that moves dust around, which I am also pretty allergic to.
Now for the Q+A:
Q: Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend and how does she/he handle this?
A: Yes. I have a girlfriend. Its the best relationship I have had. Its getting close to 3 years we have been together. I think part of the reason its so good is that she is extremely understanding of my allergies. She has allergies herself, although nowhere near as bad as mine and only to a few things. She is always being helpful and considerate. She will do things for me when I can't, do her best to help me avoid things I am allergic to, and she is very patient when my allergies are being really bad. I feel so very lucky to have her, and I am so happy that she feels the same about me :) I hope that answered the question, let me know if you want to know more.
Q: If you're comfortable answering this…is intimacy difficult with you SO because of your allergies? I imagine feeling like you're on the verge of sneezing while making out would be distracting...
A: This is one of the things she is very patient about. Sometimes just my allergies being so bad makes me not be in the mood for anything. Being so congested makes it hard to be kissing for any length of time, cause I have to stop to take a breath. If I am sneezing a lot, it obviously also makes kissing and making out difficult. If my nose is being very snotty, I get too worried my nose will be messy too. When my allergies are acting up, sometime we have to pause for me to deal with a sneezing fit or something, and sometimes I just am unable to be as active as I'd like to be when we are being intimate. Allison is really my first SO that hasn't gotten upset about it and she is always understanding about it, and really tries to accommodate me.
I am sorry I took so long to make this post. I really hope people are still reading it. I guess if I get more people reading, people will give me more idea of what to post and more questions to answer. So please let people know about my blog and please give me ideas and questions. As usual, feel free to e-mail or message me on yahoo messenger. I also use msn messenger/skype, but yahoo is easier for me.
The late summer/early fall has been horrible for my allergies. It felt worse than last year I think. I am very allergic to ragweed, and when my allergies are bad, I react stronger to everything else I am allergic to. They have been getting better over these last few weeks, but I still have days that are really bad. Also, heating systems are being turned on, and that moves dust around, which I am also pretty allergic to.
Now for the Q+A:
Q: Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend and how does she/he handle this?
A: Yes. I have a girlfriend. Its the best relationship I have had. Its getting close to 3 years we have been together. I think part of the reason its so good is that she is extremely understanding of my allergies. She has allergies herself, although nowhere near as bad as mine and only to a few things. She is always being helpful and considerate. She will do things for me when I can't, do her best to help me avoid things I am allergic to, and she is very patient when my allergies are being really bad. I feel so very lucky to have her, and I am so happy that she feels the same about me :) I hope that answered the question, let me know if you want to know more.
Q: If you're comfortable answering this…is intimacy difficult with you SO because of your allergies? I imagine feeling like you're on the verge of sneezing while making out would be distracting...
A: This is one of the things she is very patient about. Sometimes just my allergies being so bad makes me not be in the mood for anything. Being so congested makes it hard to be kissing for any length of time, cause I have to stop to take a breath. If I am sneezing a lot, it obviously also makes kissing and making out difficult. If my nose is being very snotty, I get too worried my nose will be messy too. When my allergies are acting up, sometime we have to pause for me to deal with a sneezing fit or something, and sometimes I just am unable to be as active as I'd like to be when we are being intimate. Allison is really my first SO that hasn't gotten upset about it and she is always understanding about it, and really tries to accommodate me.
I am sorry I took so long to make this post. I really hope people are still reading it. I guess if I get more people reading, people will give me more idea of what to post and more questions to answer. So please let people know about my blog and please give me ideas and questions. As usual, feel free to e-mail or message me on yahoo messenger. I also use msn messenger/skype, but yahoo is easier for me.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Not much to post/dream bits
Its been so long since I posted. I don't know if many people read this anymore since I haven't been getting many comments or questions lately.
Ragweed has been starting up around here and I am severely allergic to it, so its making me pretty miserable
I recently had 2 bits of dreams that had to do with my allergies.
In one dream, people were trying to figure something out that was very important. I figured it out but every time I tried to tell anyone I would start having a huge allergy attack and I was unable to communicate. Once I would give up, the attack would stop, only to start up again if I tried telling someone what I knew.
In another, during part of a dream I was in a house and I was sneezing non-stop, and when I would go outside the sneezing would stop but my nose would start running/gushing like crazy. If I went back in, the running would stop and the sneezing would start again.
That is all I have for today. Let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to comment or drop me a line.
Ragweed has been starting up around here and I am severely allergic to it, so its making me pretty miserable
I recently had 2 bits of dreams that had to do with my allergies.
In one dream, people were trying to figure something out that was very important. I figured it out but every time I tried to tell anyone I would start having a huge allergy attack and I was unable to communicate. Once I would give up, the attack would stop, only to start up again if I tried telling someone what I knew.
In another, during part of a dream I was in a house and I was sneezing non-stop, and when I would go outside the sneezing would stop but my nose would start running/gushing like crazy. If I went back in, the running would stop and the sneezing would start again.
That is all I have for today. Let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to comment or drop me a line.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Ragweed is trying to kill me :(
OMG the last few weeks have been the worst ever! Ragweed just seemed to explode here! I was already doing pretty badly and with my nose having become all over-sensitive to everything, its making it the worst its ever been.
I have been useless for even doing the most basic stuff and I have been having to call in sick so many days and I can barely get any work done from home. I haven't been able to do anything enjoyable, and I am not sleeping well at all. I am a total mess
Allison isn't doing that great either with ragweed.
Ugh, it took me forever just to write this up. Sorry the post is so short. As always, ask me anything you want and I'll try to reply in a new post. I'd be happy for chat company too, if I am able to reply.
I have been useless for even doing the most basic stuff and I have been having to call in sick so many days and I can barely get any work done from home. I haven't been able to do anything enjoyable, and I am not sleeping well at all. I am a total mess
Allison isn't doing that great either with ragweed.
Ugh, it took me forever just to write this up. Sorry the post is so short. As always, ask me anything you want and I'll try to reply in a new post. I'd be happy for chat company too, if I am able to reply.
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