Ow.

[nycmermaid]

I woke up with a stiff neck this morning. I have no idea why. My mother and I had plans to go shopping and she wanted to get to the mall early, so I showered last night and went to bed with my hair damp, which I don't usually do. Maybe that contributed to it? And I did have some really funky dreams. Involving my birthday party and people showing up who I didn't remember inviting. Very realistic dreams that I almost could control, because in the dream I would think of something and suddenly it would happen, but I didn't quite realize I was dreaming either. Anyway, the point is I woke up and my neck really hurts and it's gotten worse, not better, since it started. I've only had this happen once or twice before and one of those times it was a pinched nerve that I actually *heard* get pinched. (I was brushing my hair, it was kind of freaky.) But I don't think there's anything I can do for it but put heat on it and wait it out. Of course, I don't have a heating pad. :b

My mom and I did go shopping anyway, and I bought a heck of a lot of stuff for someone who can't move their neck very well. I finally got the gray low-top Converse sneakers I've wanted forever, several new tops, and and a Nine West handbag that I have wanted for months and found for 40% off today! Very exciting.

But now I'm home and doing my best not to move my head around too much. I really hope this goes away soon.

Comments

[abitunlikely.livejournal.com]

Ouch. That happens to me a lot. I sleep terribly, and my neck or shoulder or back hurts all the time.

Wow, shopping! I haven't just gone shopping in ages. Hooray for your Converse, though!

Does it mean that I'm old if I'm actually glad to be spending a Saturday night at home?

[webmd.livejournal.com]

Not at all. (And considering how much I've spent on myself in the past week, I don't deserve to go out for at least a month. :b) But you're glad to be staying in because you're someone who very often DOES go out, and in that case there's nothing wrong with wanting a break. Besides, the weather is shit.

[abitunlikely.livejournal.com]

Pajamas are the best attire. Seriously. :b

[cynima.livejournal.com]

I'm constantly in pain in my shoulders and my right side from bad sitting posture at my desk, using the mouse, and sleeping with my shoulders hunched up (despite my very comfy memory foam pillow that supports my neck.) Urgh. One day a chiropractor is going to be able to buy a yacht because of me :P

I'm staying home tonight and hating every fucking minute of it. But at least it's not Valentine's Day.

[abitunlikely.livejournal.com]

Well, you were out last Saturday night, right? You can't be out every week.

Let's not talk about Valentine's Day. At least I had something to do that night last year...

[webmd.livejournal.com]

What is it, a Tuesday this year? Let's do something!

[cynima.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's a good idea. Let's do something.

[webmd.livejournal.com]

Looks like we're on our own for V-Day. Still want to do something?

[cynima.livejournal.com]

I wasn't out last Saturday night. I haven't had actual Saturday night plans in weeks, perhaps more than a month. Sometimes I'm ok with that and just want to sit around doing nothing, other times, like last night, I feel like killing myself.

[abitunlikely.livejournal.com]

I thought you were out. :s Sorry!