So Much Fun - So Hard to See It End!
November 10, 2009 10:39pm
OK - by popular request, as well as for my own memories which I want to record and save, here's my account of the long-awaited cruise! For …
PeaceN2You
11:54am, August 21, 2009
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About Me
PeaceN2You
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About Me
I'm an HR professional, and last year returned to full-time work for a small, growing company. I also have two home-based businesses. I'm married, have three grown children, and one seven-year-old grandchild - also two crazy dogs - can't forget the fur babies! I'm spiritual but not religious, and I practice Buddhism as my primary faith/philosophy, but I also have an interest in Native American and other faith traditions. I was originally attracted to the Eastern religions because of the emphasis on how you treat people. I believe nice matters, especially when the world is such a scary and uncertain place these days.
I'm an HR professional, and last year returned to full-time work for a small, growing company. I also have two home-based businesses. I'm married, have three grown children, and one seven-year-old grandchild - also two crazy dogs - can't forget the fur babies! I'm spiritual but not religious, and I practice Buddhism as my primary faith/philosophy, but I also have an interest in Native American and other faith traditions. I was originally attracted to the Eastern religions because of the emphasis
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Interests
I love reading, politics, collecting miniatures, music, friends, family, and my dogs. I volunteer - mostly for things I can do on-line or on the computer, like moderating an e-mail list for another health-related support group, and occasionally other activities with non-profits when I'm up to it. I 'm also the group leader for the local fibro support group, with almost 150 members.
I love reading, politics, collecting miniatures, music, friends, family, and my dogs. I volunteer - mostly
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Honoring Everyday Life - Cause for Celebration
October 16, 2009 7:13pm
This is a lesson I learned a long time ago, but need to have reinforced from time to time. Thought it might help someone else to change their …
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Sounds like you had a wonderful time on the cruise, despite a few hiccups at the start. Look forward to reading the rest of your story. I hope you're feeling rested and relaxed and work hasn't taken that feeling away too quickly ;-)
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Oh wow those pictures you posted are so good - thank you for sharing your trip with us
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Don't you wish you were back on the Cruise ship. I felt like that for a few weeks after. I'm sad that we are not going on one this year. But with hubby not working for soo long. Bills have piled up. Maybe next year. Thinking of you. Hugs Nancy
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Sue,
Thanks for your kind words. Yes, of course we can stay in touch. Hope you are ok. Namaste, Jess-
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Read your journal. My gosh girl what a way to start your holiday. Glad you made it. Looking forward to reading the rest of your adventure. Have a great evening. Hugs Nancy
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
I'm 60, married, mother of three grown children, and have been dealing with fibro for about 15 years, probably more except that I didn't know and wasn't diagnosed.
Treatments
- Cyclobenzaprine Somewhat Helpful
- I can only take it at night, and even then it gives me a sort of "hangover" the next day, but it does help me to get to sleep and helps with the pain somewhat.
- Elavil Somewhat Helpful
- I take it at night to sleep - doesn't seem to work as well as it used to.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- I only take it at night - doctor doesn't like to prescribe it and won't provide refills so I take it only when the pain is really bad, but when I take it, it works.
- Mobic Somewhat Helpful
- I take one at bedtime, and I'm still stiff and sore in the morning, but if I run out or forget to take it, I am even worse. I want my Vioxx back!
- Ultram Somewhat Helpful
- It helps some - I am less stiff and can actually bend over and pick something up off the floor, but the pain is still not controlled, even though I take this on top of Mobic.
Close Depression
Treatments
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- I've been here for a couple of months, journaling semi-regularly, and I've found it to be somewhat helpful, in that I can focus my thoughts and get more perspective when I put it down "on paper."
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- Prozac Somewhat Helpful
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- I've been here for a couple of months, journaling semi-regularly, and I've found it to be somewhat helpful, in that I can focus my thoughts and get more perspective when I put it down "on paper."
Open Myofascial Pain Syndrome
I have had fibromyalgia for years, but in the past year I have learned that not all of my pain is fibro - I also have MFS with trigger points.
Treatments
- Mobic Working / Worked
- This drug keeps some of the pain at bay but I need more. Cant take other NSAIDs due to bleeding issues.
- Tramadol Working / Worked
- This is in addition to Mobic. The combination of the two drugs keeps most of my pain under control.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- This is my breakthrough pain drug. Since starting on Tramadol I take much less Vicodin than I used to unless Im having a super busy day andor on my feet a lot which makes all my knots and trigger points kick in.
