I'm sorry everyone I am really not a negative person I usually try to handle each day with a smile on my face!! Every so often though I just need to say I hurt!! My husband is great but u have to experience the pain to really understand.

You don't sound negative at all to me. I admit that I hurt every day but I don't tell everybody, unless I write here, then everybody understands. I'm glad you understand that your husband is limited with the understanding of chronic pain. When we realize that it's easier not to expect too much from our mate.

I'm hoping that the nicer weather helps. I don't do well with all the heat, sweating and exhaustion. Right now our nights are very nice in the low to mid 60's and the days still too hot, near 90. When we have 70 degree weather I'll enjoy being outside and letting myself become distracted with the change of season, all the new smells and being able to move around without dripping sweat.

You know how frustrating it is to try and get your clothes off when they are wet and sticking on your skin? Just to get in the shower to cool off and clean up. The thought aggravates me. LOL

I would advise you to relax and not try to put on a false face all the time. Takes a lot of energy to do that. Instead, treat yourself to some of your favorite things, find some joy that you can wrap yourself in.

I also have arthritis and right now it's keeping me miserable 24 hours a day.

U r so right about the weather!!! I am in Alabama and we r having the same weather as u here!! Can't wait for fall to get here !! Thanks so much for taking the time to share with me!!!

Biggest of hugs...From someone who lost the plot big time..heres to September being better for everyone

In Chicago, the weather has been unseasonably hot most of the summer. I still prefer summer over winter any day. But here's to a mild September, 70-75 deg F, sunny with a light breeze and the proper barometric pressure for the arthritic among us. We can always hope!