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Sojourner
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In need of a little help.

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Going thru some difficult moments at the present time and was just wondering if anyone was around for a little conversation/distraction.
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Are you still around. I'm here.

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Thanks. Was just posting on another thread. The typing seems to help a bit. Struggling with some major anxiety at the moment. Not an unusual thing for the rls'ers but somewhat of a major 1st timish event for me. Just trying to work through it without a trip to the ER. deb bluebird, have you experienced it? What time zone are you in? I was looking a my post and maybe need to update my settings as the time here is just 8:55 CST,
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Sorry you are having a hard time right now. When I'm having a bad time, there is two things that I try. One is to get into a hot tub, full of water. I have slept in the tub more than a few times. The other, I get on my recumbent bike and ride.
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Have been in the tub a few times tonight. It definitely does help. Just an excessive amount of symptoms in an excessive amount of places and my psyche is really taking a beating. How are you doing tonight?
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I'm fine, but getting over a cold. Haven't been able to wear my cpap mask for two nights and won't be able to for a few more due to some herpes on my nose. So I am tired. I'm hoping it won't make my RLS PLM worse.
I have stayed in the tub for as long as four hours, and keep putting in more hot water.

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WOW, 4 hours is quite a bit. I think maybe on hour or so is about the most I've tried based on how I felt. Maybe staing in for 4 hours is better than getting in, getting out etc. I don't have a hot tub but have wondered about how effective that would be and how many or our members have one and use it on a regular basis. Seems I read somewhere that there are recommended time frames for staying in one of those things. But seems it would be great to have one in a room where you could watch tv etc. I have the occasional migraine brought on my sinus pressure and a hot tub in a quiet dark room works great for that.
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I don't use a mask but it seems, based on ads that I see, that the masks are really coming down in size which I hope translated into them being more comfortable and easier to use.
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I don't have a hot tub, just a regular tub. When the water starts to cool off, I let some water out, and put in more hot. I have also slept in there. I wedge my legs so that I can't fall under.

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We have a jacuzzi tub which is somewhat large. I enjoy using it but the amount of water it uses particularly with constant refilling can jack up the water bill particularly if used daily. I use the smaller of our tubs and while it's not a cozy it does the job quite well. When we purchased the house, I really wanted a jacuzzi tub. The realtor tried to dissuade me from making it a "must" as he said that, in his experience, people do not use it as much as they think they will and that the extra money/space could be better utilized elsewhere. And, while I do enjoy the tub, he was right.
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Ours has the jets.

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Yeah, that's cool. I'm fixin to take the dog out for the night. It's pretty cold out now and I'm guessing low 30's. I'm hoping the cold will help me snap out of it a bit. I feel a bit better and hope the little walk will further me along. I owe you a great deal of thanks for answering my post. I am truly grateful. I hope you continue to do well and wish you peace this night.
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Be careful on your walk. It will probably help too.~

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Hope it's a bit better tonight, Sojourner.
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Thanks, and it is. Even though it's late here and there, I hope you are doing well. I was truly grateful for the support last night and it made a real difference.

hope all who visit here have some peace this night
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