Anyone who has been on a long term round of steroids (like prednisone) knows it’s no free lunch. However these wonder drugs are a miracle. My physician friend said they probably saved my life and I am so grateful. Since I am on them long term (until my immune system behaves) I am learning their curious effects I want to share.
Effects. That single word does not do justice for what I am experiencing. How about instead we call them “turbo charged mania with a side of productivity” instead? Who knew one could feel like they might spontaneously combust if they don’t organize and clean out the utensil drawers, change the toilet flappers and lay paver stones (all in the span of hours)? I have never done so many projects with such fervor in my life! I found myself ordering photos and frames, updating lighting and scheduling long over due paint jobs around the house. I even replaced a corroded toilet handle and hung old fashioned pinch pleat drapes (that was after whipping out the drill and hanging a new dowel rod as well).
My poor husband begs me to go to sleep and stop “stomping” around the house at midnight looking for another task. I’m that Energizer bunny from the battery commercial but on Crack. It’s like an outboard motor is wide open inside me and I cannot pull on the throttle. It’s literally an out of body experience.
I have to find humor in the mundane and serious less I go crazy. I am now officially making fun of myself and my “prednisone projects.” Did I mention I hung a gallery wall of one particular artist? I’m fascinated by her work and consider myself president of her fan club. She is likely taking out a restraining order on me since I cannot stop purchasing and praising her work.
I am so happy to be alive and still exist that I wonder what it will be like to reflect on this whole experience one day? Will I be gasping at the excess and flurry of activity? Will I miss it? I am concerned about getting the dreaded moon face side effect but figure it will mean I’m still here. 🌝 Perspective is everything, right?
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