I do not like being cooped up in  a box, let alone being micro-managed.   Too much of a free spirit runs through my blood. I have been cooped up at home with the Shingles and it is driving me mad.  Yesterday I therefore escaped and did a little shopping.  It was safe for me to do so.  There will be a post shortly as to what I got up to,  However the liberation was very much needed.  I only did about half of what I had intended to do, as I came over a little weary and so came home earlier and then rested for a while. I have had copious amounts of sleep - sleeping for England, but that does help with the healing. I am still hurting - nerve tingling and discomfort, cannot wear a bra and am still itching.  I am also very drained energy wise, which is to be expected in the circumstances. Today was the day when I was supposed to have the first of the two injections required for the Shingles vaccination.  It did not happen.  The nurs...