Carbuncle, Boils, and Staph. OUCH

Sorry for the disappearance, but the title says it all. I acquired a skin infection that got a little out of control and in fact had me quite worried before I finally turned a corner and it seems I'm on the way out.

Let me give you a piece of advice... don't touch them, don't try to pop them, don't squeeze them. PERIOD. After I learned this..... the hard way... I quickly turned the corner.

But boy, let me tell you.. the infection started on my butt cheek, about top of crack high, and about an inch outta the "valley"... and when it got inflamed.."Angry" you might say.. WOW did I have a few dark nights of the soul. I can tell you right now that if I hadn't started these anti anxiety and depression meds that I would have flat out FLIPPED. 5150. Panic Attack supreme. And I still almost did.

If you ever get them, and like me you are averse to DRs... look em up online. I did that, and I also called a local service called "Ask a Nurse".

Don't Touch.
Keep clean, washing many times daily with anti bacterial soap.
Don't Touch.
Keep covered, they are HIGHLY contagious.
Wash hands after dealing with it.
Don't TOUCH, Squeeze, push, pinch, spread, itch. No matter what.
Change clothes in the infected area daily, same with bed clothes.
Wash often in HOT, boiling if possible, water.
Don't share towels, razors, wash clothes, or any other hygiene items with anyone else.

And there are plenty more.

I'm finally feeling better. Besides the quarter sized DENT in my ass.. the last thing I'm dealing with is a TEENY TINY little one I thought I could man-handle and pop on my knee. DON'T do it. I woke up the next day barely able to walk. Thankfully, it too is healing.

I will tell you, I'm a very clean person. But my new room mate is not, and in the state of my depression I had gotten very lax.... ie, not showering every single day.. layin around in the same sweat pants for a few days.. not changing the sheets often enough. Well, lesson learned. We're back to healthy hygiene around here!

Hope to get back on schedule.

And hey, if you have a friend who might like my stories, please send them by. Would like to get a few readers so we can start some discussions, maybe some guest posting, or whatever can come of it. Thanks!