Journal Entry for October 19, 2009
October 19, 2009 11:48am
The sun is shining...the phenomenon started late yesterday. I begin thinking maybe I am affected by the lack of it to some extent. Just seeing it …
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About Me
spinmelody
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About Me
Trying to live peacefully and simply, with gratitude and grace. This is no easy task as part of the smart masses. I live happily (most days) with my dear husband, my daughter and three grandchildren who have left an insanely dysfunctional life to begin anew. What a blessing.
Trying to live peacefully and simply, with gratitude and grace. This is no easy task as part of the smart masses. I live happily (most days) with my dear husband, my daughter and three grandchildren who have left an insanely dysfunctional life to begin anew. What a blessing.
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Interests
Ceative writing, reading, cooking and crocheting to mention a few interests. Favorite place is at the water's edge. Try to take a day at a time with a full life and a full house. Chronic pain from arthritis and fibromyalgia challenge me daily but I refuse to let it define me. Lastly, in the words of Tom Petty, "I love music like you love Jesus...it does the same thing to my soul."
Ceative writing, reading, cooking and crocheting to mention a few interests. Favorite place is at the
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A HUGE hug for you, my friend. I'm sorry I've been a little preoccupied recently but, I always have you in my heart. Take care and take time for YOU. My prayers are with you. Love and hugs, Pam
Chocolate
Have some chocolate, it always helps!
Hope you are finding some peace and quiet for yourself:)
Little Love
I think you need a little love right now. Hope that you get through this soon and that things are brighter at the other end of this tunnel. Love and hugs, Marg
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Funny Face
I know that the same can be said about you too. I do hope that things will start to turn around and that the family will realise that they need to work out their issues themselves and not try to make you responsible for all their problems. Love and hugs, Marg
Chocolate
Chocolaty kisses from a friend that knows your love for you son is unmistakable!
Love Rhea
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Support Groups
Close Grandparents Raising Children
We were raising our 4 yo granddaughter for a time. Happy to say Mom came home and things are looking up. While this was not our plan for retirement it is a labor of love for our dear daughter and her babies.
Close Anxiety
Suffered from panic and anxiety attacks for over a decade before learning to manage them effectively. Hopefully my experience can help someone else along the way.
Treatments
- Ativan Working / Worked
- works well to nip anxiety in the bud. I use it occassionally these days when I feel the anxiety start building.
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- I find that if I focus on deep, controlled breathing it does help.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- This is most beneficial and calming if you can use some creative visualization to get outside of myself.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- This is more than thought..it must be above thought...letting go of fear thoughts and rising above the thinking process.
Open Menopause
Thought I was menopausal but after 15 mos I started bleeding...for weeks. Diagnosis: Hyperplasia. Now I am taking Prometrium in hopes of staving off cancer.
Treatments
- Progesterone Working / Worked
- So far so good...seems to have heloped my energy level and mood. Time will tell if it causes a shedding of the uterine lining or if I will need to stay on this for the Hyperplasia which is precancerous. My GYN says I may have to be on it indefinitely. It is expensive. I am taking 400mg at bedtime...has to be right at bedtime because it knocks me for a loop. The sleep is great.
Open Fibromyalgia
Diagnosed nearly 25 yearsa ago...grew up thinking chronic pain was the norm. I try not to let it define me.
Treatments
- Voltaren Working / Worked
- Voltaren seems to help with the pain of Fibro and the Arthritis. Some days nothing helps but bed rest.
Open Panic Attacks
Suffered from severe attacks for a decade befor i found real relief and the ability to manage....still some days are better than others. The bottom line...it gets manageable but never truly disappears.
Treatments
- Ativan Working / Worked
- I depend on this to nip the anxiety in the bud at onset. It has been a godsend for anumber of years.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- This is a saving grace. SOmetimes I forget how miraculous it can be just to quiet the mind and relax the body.
Open MRSA
Husband had a bad bout with MRSA last year. Might have some advice for those who are dealing with it.
Treatments
- Bactroban Working / Worked
- Clindamycin Working / Worked
- Aloe Vera Working / Worked
- Worked to finish healing the wound.
