A Theory

[ritaxis]

So Zack says he found several rat nests and access points in my bedroom when he opened the walls. And rat turds everywhere. Have I mentioned that when I had an allergy test after my one and only full-on asthma attack, the only thing in the whole battery I responded to was rat epithelial tissue, and I responded plus four: which means immediate hives and itchy respiratory system (I mean I felt it when I breathed, but I didn' have any trouble breathing). They had a fast-acting antihistamine (which I think I should have some of). It's gotten worase over the years. I can't go into small pet stores. I was uncomfortable in Emma's bathroom when she kept her pet mice there.

So, my head thing? Where I can't get out of the present moment and plan and think straight? Where I can't remember what I'm doing, even if I want to do it? I don't follow up on things? For years I've noticed a lightness of head and clarity of mind when I travel. That could be emotional, you know, the new experiences getting me going.

Or it could be that my brain fog and befuddlitude is from a constant low-level exposure to rat epithelial tissue over the last thirty-two years.

Comments

[green-knight.livejournal.com]

<Hugs>

I hope that the extermination effort will have a positive effect on your health.

[dd-b.livejournal.com]

Well, it's certainly good to get rid of the rats. Wild rats are not good neighbors.

It would certainly be excellent for you to get your brain back. One can but hope.

[randwolf.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow. Yes, very likely.

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

Whilst I like pet rats, I shudder at the thought of uninvited rats sharing my living space.

I hope you feel better once they've gone.

[ritaxis.livejournal.com]

We had pet rats when we discovered my allergy. They are cute, smart and affectionate, but they leave welts when they climb on me!

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

I had that problem too, so after the second pair of pet rats died, we didn't have any more.

[mjlayman.livejournal.com]

Oh my! I think getting rid of them will be a good thing!