A UTI (urinary tract infection) can really mess with you!

[Healing Finally]

Hi all, 

Thought to share that lately I've been way over the top with my emotions and triggers, and being extra hard on myself.  I figured it was due to exhaustion from moving my mother into assisted living (by myself as my immediate family who live close by did not help due to fear of uNPD sister's wrath.) 

I actually have been rather concerned how reactive my moods have been; is this the way it's going to be the rest of my life??  Feelings of hopelessness have been rampant. 

I've had mild physical symptoms of a UTI - for weeks - but just kind of assumed it would go away if I kept up on my water intake; but finally yesterday I got myself to the doctor and started antibiotics. 

OMG, I feel SO MUCH BETTER TODAY! 

Here's some more info on the topic: https://www.ehealthme.com/cs/urinary-tract-infection/mood-swings/

Another side effect of the UTI for me was low blood pressure, due to my inability to stay hydrated. This can totally can mess with your mood as well.

More info here on hypotension: https://www.healthline.com/health/hypotension#symptoms

So thought to share that if you are feeling EXTRA EXTRA anxious, you might have something physically going on with you; and it's not just the C-PTSD.  I'm not very good at taking care of myself, but it sure does help when one  can.

Be well y'all!