So sorry you're having such a bad day. Acceptance is very frustrating. Just when I think I've accepted the outcome the stubborn mule in me fights to say it isn't true. Stress levels play such an important part with RA. I know it's very hard to do but try to find a way to 'pamper' your mind. I watch the birds at the feeder or stare at my fish tank and now that the ice is off my pond I've been watching my ducks acting like spring chickens in the water. These things take me 'away' for a few minutes at least. I wish you a peace place and an ease from the flare. Gentle Hugs, Cindy

I'm sorry you aren't doing well right now. It is so hard to accept that we have to rest more and give into our pain and symptoms sometimes. Stressful events through life are never helpers to our disease. Stay strong, listen to your body and mind and do what you know you need to so you can get through this. Deep breaths and take it one day at a time. Hugs.

nomorera,
I'm so sorry that your having a tough time! I know that when I am going through stress that I do feel worse. It is scary, especially when one day your up and the next down..which in my case one month your up one month your down. I hope you feel better soon! Take care!

Hang in there sister..... Stress is the killer of all.... I also have had a BAD 5 days, my stress level was out the door on Tuesday and all I could eat was a banana in 24 hours. The pain, HA that's an understatement.... Sleep when you can, hot shower/baths when you can and know WE all are in this together :O) I like you refuse to give in to "I'm Sick", I can do it, watch me!!!!!
I agree, when we go off what works for us, I to wonder if that was the right thing to do, but don't beat yourself up, we all fall off the wagon :O)
I had a few beers thinking that might help me sleep, nope and the next morning my ankles were swollen :O( it tasted good :O) so for me, worth it for that time..... One day at a time.. Feel better & gentle hugs :O))

thank you all for your support. I am so grateful to have this site to share our ups and downs. I am going out with a new guy tonight and we are going to see Jeff Foxyworthy and the Blue Collar Guys. I am hoping to laugh this RA right out of my body. I need a night out with someone who will treat me right and not be thinking of his ex-girlfriend the whole time (the reason I broke up with the last one).
I hope you all have a restful, pain free weekend!

Alicia

Laugh a lot!

Thank you for sharing. I also have been very, verybstressed and another flare started today. (the day after I saw my rheuma). I was not aware stress have that much impact on a flare. Thank all of you for sharing and making us informed. I really hope you feel better.

I have never had a flare. This is because it has never let up. I think that flares would be more distressing, because of the sudden change, and plans and expectations being suddendly altered. I am also on depression and anxiety meds, as anyone with chronic pain ends up depressed. Remember antidepressants aren't a weakness, they are enabling up to take better care of ourselves and others!