# I'm scared. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 3, 2015, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696 "2015-04-03T09:09:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/101 "2015-04-05T15:49:04Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > Life, (near) death, rebirth. **Skald** , you know the legends, the archetypes. You’re being transmogrified! > > I await your final form! > > [sub]get well soon[/sub] I have an idea it will involve glowing red eyes and black wings. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/102 "2015-04-05T15:51:47Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > Life, (near) death, rebirth. **Skald** , you know the legends, the archetypes. You’re being transmogrified! > > I await your final form! > > [sub]get well soon[/sub] Just be sure someone checks the hospital’s basement for pods. We wouldn’t want an evil alien **Skald** after all, would we? Unless it hates Smurfs as well ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/103 "2015-04-05T15:55:49Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > Just be sure someone checks the hospital’s basement for pods. We wouldn’t want an evil alien **Skald** after all, would we? How would we tell the difference? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Knorf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/58956e/32.png) [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/104 "2015-04-05T15:55:59Z")
Be well, **Skald**. Never give up. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/105 "2015-04-05T19:05:57Z")
Dude, get your ass out of bed and get back to TCB. There’s a bit of a situation back at the lair. It seems that the assassin bots have erased all the records and now mingle with the hooker bots. Great cover for them, but…unfortunate…when scheduling errors occur. I’d sort it out, but I’m [del]measuring for new carpet for my inevitable take over[/del] doing other things for the Greater Glory of Rhymer Enterprises at the moment. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/106 "2015-04-05T20:26:50Z")
What are we going to do tonight? \*The same thing we always do, try to take over Rhymer Enterprises!" \* (rubs hands in evil glee) ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/107 "2015-04-06T01:00:01Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > How would we tell the difference? 😉 He buys a copy of everything recorded by Justin Bieber? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/108 "2015-04-06T02:03:24Z")
Still thinking of you and hoping for your quick recovery, **Skald**. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/109 "2015-04-06T02:13:45Z")
Take gentle care of yourself, skald. I’m glad to hear things are getting better with each day. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/110 "2015-04-06T02:24:27Z")
It sounds like every day it’s a bit better - keep going **Skald**. All joking aside, you have a lot of people here pulling for you. ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/111 "2015-04-06T04:20:53Z")
Athena called. She said a large component of wisdom is perspective, and to keep your eyes on the prize. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Whatever4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@Whatever4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whatever4)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/112 "2015-04-06T04:53:16Z")
The one thing I wanted most when I was in the hospital and alone was a hug. So I’m giving you a big hug right now, and whenever else you need one. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/113 "2015-04-06T04:58:09Z")
Didn’t see this until today. Sending good wishes for a full and quick recovery! ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/114 "2015-04-06T05:06:31Z")
I am sending you mega-healing vibes, **Skald** ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/115 "2015-04-06T05:38:49Z")
Wow, sorry to hear of your troubles **Skald**. I really hope the docs get you a diagnosis, a lowered BP and a positive PROGNOSIS damned soon man. It must be sheer bloody hell not knowing what the hell is going on. Take care, take the drugs, come back to us soon, and go back to your family sooner. kam ---
**Author:** ![Machine\_Elf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/116 "2015-04-06T12:30:15Z")
Been away, just found this. Skald, get well soon; you’ve given a lot to this community, and we, the spoiled masses, demand more. 😃 You’re probably already aware, but [ICU psychosis](http://www.medicinenet.com/icu_psychosis/article.htm) is a real thing. Being in a hospital for an extended stay can be extremely disorienting: the lights are always on, there’s always noise, you’re physically uncomfortable, you can’t sleep worth a damn, and the usual rhythms and rituals of your daily life are gone. So your mind goes a little apeshit. Not to say it’s all in your head - you’re there because you’re pretty damn sick - but it’s probably not quite as bad as your brain is making you think. BTDT. Have hope: better days are coming. ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/117 "2015-04-06T15:24:35Z")
In a yoyo. Feel like shit. Head explding. My wife is gonna leave I know it. She must be tired of this shit. Zonv hundersffand anything. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/118 "2015-04-06T15:34:29Z")
Things will look better when you’re out. That link **Machine Elf** posted about ICU psychosis is definitely a real thing. We just went through it with my father-in-law a couple of weeks ago. He was in for some heart-related stuff and became so combative and disoriented that he was threatening to call the police if they didn’t let him out, and he was hallucinating and insisting that his hallucinations were real. When they switched up some things in his care, he improved significantly. He’s home now and back to his usual self. Just an encouraging data point that it will get better. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/119 "2015-04-06T15:35:20Z")
Skald – talk to your docs or at least the charge nurse about how you are feeling. From the distance it almost seems like you have some strange reverse Sundowners thing going on here – more clear and composed at night and more effected during the day. It may be a clue they need to get you back on your feet and back home with the family and all of us as well. ---
**Author:** ![Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6bbea6/32.png) [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696/120 "2015-04-06T16:39:21Z")
What is your diagnosis Skald? Hope you start feeling better soon. I am in Memphis as well. If there is anything I can do to help, just ask. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-scared/716696.md?page=7)