I’m Flying Over You

“You told me, “I’ve seen it all before
I’ve been there, I’ve seen my hopes and dreams
A-lying on the ground
I’ve seen the sky just begin to fall”
He said, “All things pass into the night”
And I said, “Oh no sir, I must say you’re wrong
I must disagree, oh no sir, I must say you’re wrong
Won’t you listen to me?”

Goodbye horses, I’m flying over you
Goodbye horses, I’m flying over you”

- Lyrics to “Goodbye Horses” by Q Lazzarus

Horse to Good Home

It’s 8:00 p.m. I just got home from a 12+ hour at the hospital. I am tired. Yes, I am.

Over the weekend, what started as a mild sore throat evolved into a rip-roaring cold, with lots of accompanying nasal congestion and a cough.

Over the weekend and throughout my day today I have had cold-induced dissociative experiences. I have seen time lapsed versions of reality, and I have had out of body experiences.

I had every intention of sucking it up and going for a run today after work (studies show that unless you are very ill, mild to moderate exercise is actually beneficial), but by the time I got home just now, all motivation to run had been removed from my body.

My work on the inpatient adolescent boys psychiatry unit continues to be challenging.

Thought for the day: when it comes to treating kids in psychiatry, treating the family is usually just as (if not more) important, and is frequently entirely more challenging.

Part of My “Trash Talkin” Photo Series

  • http://thuchuynh.com thuc

    kim and i went to the drive in theatre and saw Contagion.  it was freaky with how easily we could contract a cold from someone else!  hope you feel better!

    • http://doctorpsychobabble.com Dr. Psychobabble

      spanks, I’m already feeling better. I think I might try and see Contagion this weekend….

  • http://thuchuynh.com thuc

    kim and i went to the drive in theatre and saw Contagion.  it was freaky with how easily we could contract a cold from someone else!  hope you feel better!

    • http://doctorpsychobabble.com Dr. Psychobabble

      spanks, I’m already feeling better. I think I might try and see Contagion this weekend….

  • Red Queen

    Hey Kendra! Your blog helped me so much when I was getting into medschool and with your permission I would love to look upon you as an inspiration to complete the said medschool. I am sure you are the best psych resident there is in NY (I am currently thinking about going into that residency as well).  And you even have time to blog about pink floyd and teaching medschool students tolerance (which I think is absolutely necessary). Keep up the good work! 

    • http://doctorpsychobabble.com Dr. Psychobabble

      I’m so glad that you found my blog helpful! Please do contact me with any questions you may have along the way. :) Best to you on your journey!

  • Red Queen

    Hey Kendra! Your blog helped me so much when I was getting into medschool and with your permission I would love to look upon you as an inspiration to complete the said medschool. I am sure you are the best psych resident there is in NY (I am currently thinking about going into that residency as well).  And you even have time to blog about pink floyd and teaching medschool students tolerance (which I think is absolutely necessary). Keep up the good work! 

    • http://doctorpsychobabble.com Dr. Psychobabble

      I’m so glad that you found my blog helpful! Please do contact me with any questions you may have along the way. :) Best to you on your journey!