A Bad Start to 2023

I’ve had an awful day. I don’t know why I try and think positive because it always ends in a mini disaster - maybe I tempt fate! I woke up this morning about 9am (late for me) after going to bed around 2am. My fibro pain was significantly lower than usual, which I always analyse given it happens so infrequently these days. I slept well by my standards.

I had a coffee then made some porridge with berries. I then made my usual second cup of coffee and accidentally nudged the handle of the mug - scalding hot coffee all over my right foot. I screamed and I think I went into shock as I froze then thankfully ripped off the thick sock I was wearing. I had slippers on too. 

I ran my foot under cool water as quickly as I could and have been left with a nasty burn. I soaked it in a basin of cold water. I had a bit of a meltdown this afternoon and cried. I briefly considered ringing 111 in the hope that A&E would take a look at the injury (I have bad experiences with both) but decided against it. 

Several friends offered to take me to the A&E at the local hospital but I just couldn’t face the prospect of sitting in a plastic chair yet again for hours on end only to be sent home with a platitude and a mini lecture in First Aid, which I thankfully know how to execute. Moreover, I didn’t want to put a damper on their New Year celebrations. I genuinely think that First Aid lessons should be made mandatory in schools, colleges, universities and workplaces because of the broken NHS. I reckoned if they don’t care about suicidal ideation due to the chronic pain of fibromyalgia, they would be unlikely to care about a scalded foot - I blame my joint hypermobility for me toppling the mug of coffee.

I’m sorry to anyone who finds today’s Blip gory or who is squeamish. I also have ugly feet! Hopefully, it won’t get infected, I have kept it clean and applied antiseptic. It was very blistered but the blister burst of its own accord this afternoon. I will wait until things are open again and get it checked over. I’m not sure if it’s permanently scarred or just swollen. I had cellulitis years ago and that was unpleasant. I’m hoping it will settle down. I’ve been taking paracetamol all day and it’s not too sore. I am trying not to be self pitying but I’m fed up of everything being so difficult.

I feel so stupid even though it was an accident. I’m usually the kind of person that helps others if they hurt themselves and now making a cuppa feels like climbing a bloody mountain.

I hope you have all had a better New Year’s Day :) xx