The Storm Eowyn (Pronounced Aowyn I think)

Started in the early hours for us and although a lot of wind, Hooleys and a colder breeze, at the moment it does not appear to have affected us very much for which I am grateful.  However I have not been into the garden as yet.  Not sure if my little PVC greenhouses have stood up to the power of nature or not. I hope so.  The wind is still blowing but not tot he extent it was and the last of the daylight is fading slowly into dusk.

We had a rough night with Missy again which culminated in little sleep.  As a result as I did not feel too clever this morning decidedly dodgy (I know the signs) and I got my medication for my epilepsy down me pretty promptly.  It is always the mornings that are my weak point.  I get what is known as the aura with potential fits.  Not everyone gets this, but if this starts off I mention it to whosoever I am around and I make sure that I sit and am in a safe place.  It results in me having mini-absences or petit-mal where time is missing and I cannot remember what I have done or have been doing.  My family have always curiously referred to it as "Switching off" for many years.  In reality that is actually what is happening as the electrical currents that run through and nurture the brain are for some reason or the other not running as they should. They short-circuit.  Petit- mals as I know them only usually happen to me these days just prior to a potential major attack Grand Mal or Tonic Clonic attack.  I recognise the signature though as it is something that has happened to me ever since I was diagnosed.  It does not happen to everyone.  Each person's experience is very different although there are similar indicators.  It makes me feel wobbly.  Like the effects of heat on a pile of gravel in the summer slightly feel as though you are going off balance.  As a result.  I have had a relatively low key day it helps an awful lot, but I am aware that I am going to have to stand down for a bit.  I mention this not for attention, or sympathy as epilepsy is a hidden disease but it can cause a lot of prejudice, mis-understandings and upset. I consider myself extremely lucky in the greater scheme of things as my attacks happen after quite long periods of time apart; I do not have them all the time but they do put me out of action for at least a week if a Grand Mal or Tonic Clonic happens and I always end up biting my tongue!

Although today's episode  has not stopped me from tidying up a little bit as I go along, I am just taking my time and not doing anything major.  Lack of sleep does not help the situation and in fact seems to exacerbate it in my case. Missy's nocturnal wanderings may well have something to do with this as she usually goes walkabout when you should be getting premium sleep. I am okay, just a warning that I need to take greater care of myself.  It might also mean that I may have to reduce my screen time as well - have been spending a little more time than usual this week on the screen.  I am light sensitive as well flickering lights, strobe lights and flickering TVs do my head in and really make me feel sick!

Last night we should have had the Peking Duck but we ended up having Toad in the Hole, with lots of veggies which hit the right spot.  A little comfort food. So tonight is Peking Duck and the cucumber and the spring onions have been prepared.  So it is just down to cooking the meat now and then enjoying it.

Right am off to put my feet up.

Keep safe, keep warm in this blooming awful weather.

Catch you soon.

Pattypan

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