I have been ill.
Sick, sick, sick with an upper respiratory virus that morphed into a very nasty sinus infection. Which has most definitely been “going around.” My neighbor Sheila is on week 4 of this thing, and Dylan has been home from school 5 out of 8 days during the last two weeks because of it.
Today I broke down and went to see my rock star Physicians’ Assistant. Heidi assured me that doing the neti pot was still a good idea, started me on antibiotics, and recommended more Mucinex D and Ibuprofen every 4 hours to keep the sinus pain under control. Here’s hoping for some improvement.
I discovered this lovely nursery rhyme today.
So…what about these best six doctors anywhere?
Water, rest and diet…these I have used to cure myself, to the best of my ability.
But sunshine, fresh air, and exercise? Not so much.
It’s hard to get an appointment with those three at this time of year in Minnesota. Not impossible, certainly. But challenging. They unlisted their numbers. They left town for warmer climes. They’re on the golf course. Or the beach. They won’t be back until they’re good and ready.
So…while March remains cold and icy and gray, it’s no wonder we are all ailing. In body and in spirit.
May Punxatawny Phil be right this year.
I know a lot of very hardy people (folks much hardier than me) who are more than ready for spring.
Be well, friends.
xo
Il Bel Far Niente 
Yes. We know if “hardy” Jeremy is anxious for spring’s arrival, it is long overdue. Feel better sister!
Praying for your speedy healing in Jesus’ name. I have found that higher doses of Vit. C and something like Cold FX have really helped me in the past.
There is one “doctor” that wasn’t mentioned in your rhyme. This doctor is particularly helpful to me when I am suffering from the “heebie-geebies” and the walls are closing in on me. the doctors’ name is “shopping”! lol When I was first diagnosed with acute anxiety disorder, I was having panic attacks for hours every day. I was living with my Mom at the time and she asked me every day if there was something she could do to help and I would say, “yes, take me to a mall”! There was something about the bright lights, the fountains, the planters, and lovely displays and walking around looking at all of it, that really helped to take my mind off my symptoms. The other “doctor” that helps me is “creativity”, especially painting. Nothing complicated, but I like to paint wooden or plaster objects; things that require some mental input but not a lot of thinking – just going with the flow.
An indoor garden. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who must be walked regardless of the temperature,and because he loves,no,thrives on outdoor air,has caused me to wonder if I too might lift my head and nose into the air and see what I spy that might enliven my winter woeful spirit. To see what beauty might be lurking neath a gray and wintry sky. Tight buds on a barren branch,the song of a single brave robin. My psychiatrist Gretchen Van Hauer who treats the heart as well as the head. Smoothies! with Liberte Yogurt. Tea every afternoon from 3-5 in an English china cup and a sweet.Music,music,music.Dancing,dancing,dancing. Letter writing and a fine pen. Take one friend a day,and call me in the morning. Grateful for blessings prayer. Being nothing but mindful of present or the presents that mindfulness gives one. Daydreaming. Singing a Joni Mitchell song. Looking at paintings. Dark Organic Chocolate and caramel. I ❤ you, Rachel