Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
Hi guys. I've had a bit of a rough weekend. Shot 3... 2nd time around, so I think of it as shot 51. One thing I found was that when I got really down, I would think all wrong and obsess over stuff. So one time when I was feeling right, I wrote out 11 "Rules of the Road". This is a note from "me normal" to "me screwed up". These rules of the road are posted in my closet and they help me. Maybe this approach could help some of you guys. I'll share my "rules" below. They kind of reflect where I'm at and for sure yours would be different. Hang tough!
RULES OF THE ROAD
1. Keep moving. Keep the blood flowing. Walk. Exercise. It will clear the fog.
2. Keep thinking. When it's foggiest do a number puzzle. Remember a name. Work it through.
3. Drink some coffee. Take a shower.
4. Don't sleep too much. It doesn't help.
5. When the clutter in the workshop is driving you nuts: Put 2 things away. Throw 3 things in the garbage. Close the door and forget it.
6. Do not think that the @#$^# utility trailer lights are a new problem in your life. They have been screwing up forever. Not everything is a viral thing.
7. When you feel sorry for yourself: Just Stop. You are not the only one with problems. OK?
8. It does not matter where you got this disease. You will never know and it's probably not a very interesting story. Stop thinking about it.
9. Read the Bible every day. Don't evaluate whether it helped or not. Just read. Stay out of Ecclesiastes and Job. Try Phillipians.
10. Remember all the people who are praying for you. They are not giving up. Don't quit on them.
11. Talk to God. Be thankful for the good things. Keep it simple.
RULES OF THE ROAD
1. Keep moving. Keep the blood flowing. Walk. Exercise. It will clear the fog.
2. Keep thinking. When it's foggiest do a number puzzle. Remember a name. Work it through.
3. Drink some coffee. Take a shower.
4. Don't sleep too much. It doesn't help.
5. When the clutter in the workshop is driving you nuts: Put 2 things away. Throw 3 things in the garbage. Close the door and forget it.
6. Do not think that the @#$^# utility trailer lights are a new problem in your life. They have been screwing up forever. Not everything is a viral thing.
7. When you feel sorry for yourself: Just Stop. You are not the only one with problems. OK?
8. It does not matter where you got this disease. You will never know and it's probably not a very interesting story. Stop thinking about it.
9. Read the Bible every day. Don't evaluate whether it helped or not. Just read. Stay out of Ecclesiastes and Job. Try Phillipians.
10. Remember all the people who are praying for you. They are not giving up. Don't quit on them.
11. Talk to God. Be thankful for the good things. Keep it simple.
Extra sleep will most definitely do you good on this tx!
Good post.......
I take two a day on tx at least. It refreshes me, mind and body!
This post is EXCELLENT!!
I would of typed in my usual swear words on #6.
And # 8 is a great story to tell ! If ya want to share for EXP's and Educational purpurses.
Its all about Good Heart & Soul & Attitude!!
Be kind to yourself, cling to your routine, but bend it when you need to.
good luck and you are very brave!