Dear So and So

[Blueberry]

That is most odd. Could you leave a note in the bathroom - taped to the stall? I might try that.....

[limewave]

Dear Children,

Sorry you do not understand right now why I shut myself in my room. The complaining, the screaming, the complaining and screaming some more . . . I'm afraid if I do not lock myself in my room, words will spew out of my mouth that I will never be able to take back.

Limewave

[Reesha]

Dear Dog,

While I should know better than to leave my Patagonia active hipsters/briefs anywhere near your grasp, you should know better than to eat my precious undies. I am never surprised anymore, only poorer and poorer. Help me save $$$ by not eating my nice underwear.

love,
your companion

[Reesha]

Dear Children,

Sorry you do not understand right now why I shut myself in my room. The complaining, the screaming, the complaining and screaming some more . . . I'm afraid if I do not lock myself in my room, words will spew out of my mouth that I will never be able to take back.

Limewave

Aw! This reminds me of how my mom used to lock us out of the house when we were annoying as kids. We were never grounded, just locked outside to roam our expansive property and blow off steam.

Feel better!

[Crankin]

Indy, I laughed at your description of this woman, but it's really not funny. I agree, tape a note to the stall.
Possegal, please forgive my ignorance, as one who has 2 lowly master's degrees in decidedly non-scientific subjects. I know the drug is not used to treat cancer, but used to help with the effects of treatment. I am only concerned with side effects... that would affect me, like maybe having a horrible skin rash on my face! I had nothing after the first treatment and all of my blood work was fine, but I can get myself pretty worked up about medications, etc., as I have had serious allergic reactions to some things, like IV contrast dye. I am not anti-medication, but so far, I haven't been able to take the first line of treatment osteoporosis drugs, due to really bad gastric side effects, and I had the weird reaction during the infusion of Reclast. Like I said earlier, I don't think that was really a reaction, just an anxiety attack.
Frankly, I read only minimal information the endocrinologist gave me this time, because after talking to her, I almost could feel the side effects starting . Seriously, if I read it, I get it. I'm a whole lot better than I used to be, but I restrict myself from the Internet, in all things medical. So again, I fully admit I am no science person, but I am pretty aware of all things medical, especially since I work in a health care related field.

[Crankin]

Limewave, I distinctly remember my mother locking me outside in the backyard, at age 3 or 4 because I wouldn't take a nap and her telling me to "go play in the traffic on Rt. 9 ." And my mom was a very good mother, who probably had been pushed to the brink by moi.

[indysteel]

I agree that it's not funny. I actually feel quite sorry fir this woman. I can't imagine having that kind if a hang up. I have thought about leaving a note, but I have to wonder whether it would solve anything. Assuming she reLly is OCD, a note will presumably do nothing to address her compulsion.

@Limewave. Good for you for recognizing you need a time out. A lot if people don't recognize that as an option.

@Reesha, did your dog actually eat your briefs? If so, do you need to see your vet?

[Reesha]

Naw, she just gnaws out the crotch I don't think she actually eats any of it, just chews on it. Gross!