#anxiouswife

[theanxiouswife]

I feel like I got hit by a bus. I also want chicken noodle soup. Matt said he would go to the store for me but my brain said I had to go to get the stuff for soup so, I put on an old T-shirt, pants, and shoes, and we are now on the way to the store! Matt might have to carry me around but at least I’ll be there to be sure we get what we need. Recipe soon to follow!

[theanxiouswife]

Plans Change and Anxiety Goes Up

Last night after our meal, I packed Matt a lunch of leftovers, put the rest of the leftovers away, and decided to wait to do the dishes this morning.

This morning I woke up feeling like I was hit by a bus! Headache, body ache, cough, sore throat, and clammy.

I got Matt sent off to work, I moved around a few dishes with the goal of washing, drying, and putting them away, but I coughed, I cringed, and walked myself to the couch.

As soon as I sat down the anxiety kicked in! From the couch I can see the kitchen counter. I can see the dishes, the soap, and the amount of work I should be doing. I got up and yet again attempted to do the dishes. Then the anxiety kicked in over being sick so then I sat down again. I got more and more anxious the more I looked at the dishes so I got up, and SHUT THE DOOR!

I shut out what was currently increasing my anxiety. I found something on TV to distract me but still thought about those dumb dishes!

Hours passed, I napped, ate a little snack, and still worried about the dishes! My brain just couldn’t let it go.

So I am now getting up, going to the kitchen, and doing the dishes. Going against the advice of Elsa and not letting go of the dishes.

Let’s see where this anxiety takes me next!

[theanxiouswife]

I am a fan of good comfort food! There are times where a quick pizza or a PB & J are necessary due to time but when I have the chance to make a meal I will! Sometimes meals are soup and a hot sandwich and sometimes I go all out! Last night was one of those all-out nights!

Salad to start! Nothing too exciting other than salad was on sale at the store! Basic salad greens, some of the crunchy salad toppings, cheese, and dressing! Can’t go wrong! When Matt and I started vegetables were not something he ate willingly. Well, last night he had two salads! WINNING!!!

The main portion of our meal was BBQ Teriyaki Pork Sandwiches!

Half a bottle of Kraft Teriyaki BBQ (save the other half for at the table)

1 can of Pineapple Tidbits (don’t drain)

1 Pork Loin preseasoned Lemmon Garlic (mine was frozen)

½ cup of water

Cooked in our InstantPot 30 minutes on high pressure

Put pork loin in your InsantPot with the water, half bottle of BBQ, and the pineapple! Set your InstantPot and let it cook!

While the pork was cooking I made the sides! Italian pasta salad, garlic mashed potatoes, and carrots!

Sides were done and Matt walked in the door from work just in time to shred the pork!

We set the table, got all the food on the table, sat down and was able to enjoy some amazing comfort food!!