Just a health update, nothing exciting...

So I had my follow up appointment with my GP.

I did a lot of thinking before I went, which is pretty usual for me, must analyze the situation and all that

I was tossing up antidepressants, while depression isn't creating the snoring/extreme fatigue it is becoming a side effect - I am not even close to living a normal life - and it distresses me to have to accept it

My GP doesn't want me on antidepressants, he doesn't think it will help, nor does he think stronger sleeping tablets are the go - not yet anyway.

My next strategy is to try a mandibular splint (mouthguard), or a chin strap - both of these put your jaw slightly forward which stops you from snoring.

He explained to me, that in women especially, of my age especially that snoring increases your cortisol levels, which causes weight gain - I snore A LOT - no wonder I am so massively overweight (for me).


It's hard to tell if the Thyroxine is working yet or not, although when I am actually awake I am clearer in my mind and the thought of having to do something extra in my day isn't overwhelming to the point of tears

I'm still not able to go to the gym, but I am having better days (make that better afternoons) here and there, and so manage to get a little bit more done around the house - if I could get just a little more sleep and not have to go back to bed in the morning this may be possible soon
I have ordered a chin strap, and am considering buying a less expensive mouth guard from the 'net and trying it first, before going to any expense at the dentist - our Medibank Private gives us a whopping 85% of most dental expenses (I know, frikken awesome eh)....even so if I find I can't tolerate wearing it there's no point spending any more than I have to

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