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Cold day! Tremor is being activated by chilly weather. Had to crank up the heaters. Tremor seems to respond to warmth--quiets down and isn't as easily triggered. If tremor persists, that means a warmer clime is going to have to be factored into the equations. The question is--will the symptoms ever disappear? Good question! Not a clear answer available.

Last night I browsed through the message board for people in recovery. There was an interesting thread regarding people who have been taking low doses of medications after having done FSR work for some time. I don't want to even think about dealing with the drugs (dosages, side effects, what types to use, and so forth). But it was valuable to hear what people are dealing with after extensive FSR work and what obstacles they've encountered.

All in all, I was encouraged by my progress even though it looks like I'll be dealing with things for some time yet. Cold weather or no cold weather. Also got me to thinking about what I'm going to have to do to bridge myself out into time. My hope is that I'll recover enough so that I can get back to some kind of work--to help bridge me into the future financially. I can not work for a few years, but then things will start piling up. I've not worked now for two years--I've just been coasting thinking that my ship would right itself quickly--which hasn't happened.

Time to put my hands under the far infrared lamps while the rain falls. More later!
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The heat was a treat! Can't be beat! And rain on the street!

Tremor quieted quite a bit, but external coolness continues. Just have to heat up the heaters and wrap up. If I'm chilled, I begin to shake. Even a glass of chocolate milk, which was cool, brought down my core temperature and set off my symptoms. I've also had to back off on drinking a smoothie in the mornings--too cold for comfort.

One thing about this illness--it's wily! As soon as I get a handle on one part or piece, another wrinkle appears--another issue materializes.

I'm relatively quiet right now. I've heated the place and eaten a bite, which is also another regulating factor--eating enough and eating regularly seems to affect my symptoms as well. Can't skip a meal without experiencing consequences.

I had dreams last night but lost them as I arose. There was a good sense surrounding what I dreamed, but just lost the contents. Tomorrow I head over to SC to work with Rebecca. Should have my spit test results to review. Will be interesting to see those results. Onward!