Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group
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Neuropathy pain from the kidney disease side of things really hurt at work today. I was in the faculty lounge in lots of pain and said I'm proud I haven't missed school for a sick day in 15 months, a proud achievement. One of the less sensitive of my co workers piped up and said, "well, I've never taken a sick day!"
I was too tired and in pain to say so, but that's a comparison of apples and oranges for those of us who have PTSD and some illness kicks in. People out there offline might not get it, but I know people here do know what a big deal it is to keep putting one foot in front of another.
Putting one foot in front of another could mean just waking up and not sleeping all day. In the past, some days, that was a big step forward for me. On others days it went farther, to getting out of bed. On another day, all of that and getting dressed, too. Then getting a shower and getting dressed. Then getting dressed and getting out of the house. Eventually, applying for a job. Finally, getting another job and showing up to work it again, a huge step forward for me in 2011.
Here's 3 cheers for everybody who, in one way or another, put one foot in front of another yet again today.
I was too tired and in pain to say so, but that's a comparison of apples and oranges for those of us who have PTSD and some illness kicks in. People out there offline might not get it, but I know people here do know what a big deal it is to keep putting one foot in front of another.
Putting one foot in front of another could mean just waking up and not sleeping all day. In the past, some days, that was a big step forward for me. On others days it went farther, to getting out of bed. On another day, all of that and getting dressed, too. Then getting a shower and getting dressed. Then getting dressed and getting out of the house. Eventually, applying for a job. Finally, getting another job and showing up to work it again, a huge step forward for me in 2011.
Here's 3 cheers for everybody who, in one way or another, put one foot in front of another yet again today.
Borrow some roarrrrrrr if you need to:-) I will not need it today, it's a hibernation day for me.
Smiles,
Leo
Big Hugs and Prayers your way to feel better.
Rest to you, too, Leo. I know your nightmares have you exhausted.
Okay, not really on that gnat thing, but it's a fun curse to imagine when you need some stress relief:-)