Well, I unfortunately fell into my compost bin a few days ago.
Now before you can say, "What an idiot!" I can explain. Before you say, "Well, he'd make good compost!" I have a reason. So I've covered all the bases for the "smart mouths."
I was preparing a fence for painting the other day. The compost bin is close to the fence so there was not much room to maneuver. I was backing up and some rotten wood under my foot squashed and the next thing I knew I was falling backwards and very lucky for me I landed squarely in the compost. Now at first I thought , "Good , nobody saw me!" Then I thought , "How am I going to get out of this place?" My feet were hanging over the side of the bin. I was in the bin. How was I going to get my feet under me? Well, I did get out in a few seconds.
Now for the explaining. In a previous post I told how that I had been diagnosed with seizures. These are not the seizures with uncontrollable shaking. For seniors some of the being confused and not responding correctly is due to seizures. There is a part of your brain where the activity is more rapid than normal. Now these seizures aren't a problem for me but the neurologist insisted I go on medication and I'm not going to argue with her. She says whether I have a driver's license or not. The biggest problem is the medication. They give the same medication for seizures as they do for schizophrenics and bipolar disorder. It doesn't make you feel very good. I have problems with balance on the stuff and that's why a fall. It also slows down your reaction time . So by the time you get your feet in gear to prevent falling into the compost bin, you're in the bin!
However, I will take the medication if it prevents me from becoming confused or worse. I also know that I can't just stop taking it. There is a protocol for going off the medication.
So there's my explanation. There's my reason. I also smelled like compost for the rest of the day. So my advice? Try really hard to stay out of the compost bin.
well, i'm guessing it was at least a softer landing than other places may have been! you're brave for confessing it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was very soft and I missed hitting sides.
DeleteSounds like good advice Red!
ReplyDeleteSerious subject but I enjoyed your humor.
It is serious and I worry about all those who are not diagnosed.
DeleteWhat a great story, Red! And good advice...glad you have such a good attitude - this was a fun read today (fun for us..not so much for you, I imagine!)...thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteI am comfortable with myself so I can poke fun at myself.
DeleteI have fallen a number of times since my ankle injury months ago. I find it harder to keep my balance and I am so glad that no one see me in my woods except the birds of laugh so hard they fart notes.
ReplyDeleteBalance is certainly a problem for seniors. I'm sure the bids wouldn't mind except for the disturbance by your fall!!!
DeleteOh, Red, I did laugh with your opening statement and then as I read on, I realized the importance of your dilemma. Good thing you landed softly and thanks for the information with the seizures. This is seriously good news for you to pass on to other readers for something that has happened in your life and how you control it. But, I gotta tell you Pal, I would love to have seen your landing. Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteIf you'd seen my landing you would still be laughing. The look on your face would be worth it too!!
DeleteI am glad that you can laugh about it now and also glad that you were not hurt.
ReplyDeleteYes , when I picked myself up that's the first thing I thought of...What did I break?
DeleteConfession is good for the soul, they say. You are definitely an angel! I would be interested to know what you think about the medication, if it is effective and not too intrusive. I am so cautious about medication of any kind, because it sometimes seems to have effects that are not easily identified.
ReplyDeleteYou are so very witty. I love your posts.
ReplyDeleteI love self-deprecating humour!
I have a client with schizophrenia. She keeps on her meds. So far, so good.
Tough case.
Greetings from Cottage Country!
Where people get into big trouble with this medication is to go off cold turkey. There must be a slow going off the medication.
ReplyDeleteHow very alarming!!! I am so very glad you did NOT break something, or crack your head...compost is rather soft so that is good thing. Smelling bad for sometime is better than a broken and shattered body!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are okay!
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First I checked to see if everything was together. It was a soft place to land.
DeleteSnicker, Snicker, Snicker...AAhhh Red...what is that smell...
ReplyDeleteWell first, my compost doesn't smell. LOL The compost had a fallen leaf smell.
DeleteHow high is your bloomin' fence? :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're ok, that would not be a dignified way to go ;)
Mo
The bin is about 18 in deep, but for an old guy that's a challenge.
DeleteRed is it possible that the medication might be a bit too strong? I'm curious is all. I'm sorry but I had to laugh, you have a way with words but I must thank you for the heads up on staying out of the compost bin.
ReplyDeleteTake it easy my friend and have a g'day.
Now I can take your "medication too strong " two ways. My medication slows down brain activity. I don't want to slow down anymore. However this medication is difficult to prescribe. If I complain hard enough they may let me try some other type which may have other side effects.
Deleteall sounds perfectly reasonable to me! but then I tripped over the edge of the shower the other night...middle of night, no lights on, had moved the rug that's usually in front of toilet! so if your medication is helpful...I suppose falling is one of the unsavory side effects! falling into the compost pile sounds rather better than going down on my shins into ceramic and cement...my right shin is still healing!
ReplyDeletehope fence either painted or ready for painting ;)
So far falls have been in slow motion and somewhat controlled.
ReplyDeleteMy fence? It's a bit of a project as I have other things that get in the way.
I yiyi! I'm glad you were okay from the fall (and that no one saw you) but I'm sorry to hear about your need for medication.
ReplyDeleteBe well, jj
I had a few smart*ss comments in my head but I restrained myself! ;) Glad you're okay after your little roll in the bin. The meds sound like no fun. :(
ReplyDeleteAs long as you could get back up again by yourself! I understand how meds can slow down your reaction time..that is also what slows down the seizures. My husband takes an seizure medication for his TN..it slows the firing of the neurons in his brain:(
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