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The Spoon Theory - But you don't look ill

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Here's a great article referrring to how it is to look like you are well and functioning when, in fact, you have to put a lot of effort into everything you do, like with BP.

http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/2004/11/the_spoon_theory.php

Maybe it would work for one of you reading this. It will be cool to see.

After reading the article, how many "spoons" do you have at the end of the day?
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If I started out with 12 spoons today... It is only noon and I have, let's see... One for getting out of bed, one for dressing and feeding my kid, one for not yelling at my kid... I have 9 left so far.
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What a great article!! Everyone should read this!! Thanks so much for sharing, SammySue.
:)callee
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well.. i think i got a prob lol
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About a spoon for food - it's so true!

I have to have food in my stmach by a certain time to make sure i can take my pill by a certain time.

I am sure you can understand.
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That was terrific! Thx, B
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shit, I am borrowing sppons from next year already... the crash is coming
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I hear ya!

I am borrowing sppons into next year, too!

lolol
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That was a fantastic analogy of any unwell persons life!
I'm going to star keeping a pile of plstic spoons in my pocket for on the spot explanations!
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I used to have a huge collection of plastic spoons... mini ones. maybe id read this subconsciously ages ago!! amazing analogy.
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i used to just daze off with a spoon in my hand, upside down, watching the ceiling fan reflect in it, spinning.

Btu putting a handful of spoons in another person's hands, to have them decide what they were going to do with each spoon, is a great analogy - you are right.
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i use spoons up just negotiating with myself to get things done for me. AAARRGH
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Typing this cost me my last spoon, lol!

Thx for this, it's so true.
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thank you for posting this!!!
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bump
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What a thought to carry spoons around! lolol

Good idea
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