Psycho-Somatic Symptoms

Bummer. The "best temp job ever" is over. I probably could have been there all this week had I not developed what I think is bronchitis. These past 2 weeks, I've been riding the bus to and from work and have loved seeing all of the beautiful blooming flowers and trees along the way. But after the third day, I started coughing and wheezing. Probably allergies. Finally the cough settled down into the depths of my massive chest cavity and I've been hacking up goo ever since. It became ridiculous on Monday and I had to call off sick.

I've been trying to get some kind of cheap medical attention but all of the reduced-rate clinics are not accepting patients until June, the new fiscal year. That leaves Health South and other doc-in-the boxes that charge between $90 and $120 for an appointment. More if they have to run tests. It is just not worth it to me. It is so frustrating!

I have been sick a lot since I got back home. My friend, Zoe, thinks it is because I'm re-acclimating myself to Seattle air, which has to be easier than getting used to North Carolina air. I remember I was sick all the time when I first moved there. My sister thinks I'm scared of all the changes in my life and that fear is manifesting itself into illnesses. Maybe they're both right.

In the meantime, I'm not making any money staying in bed and coughing my fool head off. I just want to be well!!!!