Oops --- never thought I'd be in this category

Im glade that you made it out of the shop safe in this instance. I suffered a similar event not to long ago. I had taken some medication the night before a trip. I figured it would be worn off before I left. I woke the next morning and felt fine. I got in my truck picked up my brother in law and was off. I think we made about a mile down the road before I was made to stop by him. I dont really remember picking him up or anything until we got almost to where we were going. I thought I knew better being a medic but guess we make mistakes, lets just learn from them.

-- Pyromedic602, free wood is always good wood

It might be a good idea to put some obstacles in your way, like an extra lock or something that takes you out of your pattern. Meds can be a bit scary sometimes, I’m glad you didn’t hurt yourself.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Betsy, a lot of pain meds seem to take you out of your misery and right on past that to a state of euphoria.
It’s probably during that moment of “almost normal” that most people misjudge the next phase of the meds and try to get on with thier lives.
Good thing you found out the easy way!

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Betsy,

It is amazing that we do some things, and may or may not be fully aware we are doing them. I am glad you are safe, and nothing happened while you were in the shop.

But I know exactly what you mean! I recently experienced some back trouble, too, but not from a car accident, and had to take some pain meds. I did it to myself by simply being out of shape.

During Safety Week I , I wrote on the topic of Staying in Shape , and had several replies to that particular post.

Stay safe, and enjoy!

-- Al Navas, St Joseph, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com

Thanks guys—-

Russell – that’s a great idea – an extra lock. I’m going to take care of that today!

Al – I’m working on the “in shape” part as well. It’s hard with all the joint issues I have, but I’m making a concerted effort.

I hope that this little foray of mine will make others aware to be careful with those meds—as Bob said – it’s easy to go from miserable to “almost normal” and think you can get on with life. Clearly, that’s not always the case.

Let’s practice safe sawdust making!

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!