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didn't know it had gotten that bad cause I hide it from him. Debbie. Don't do this. You need to share, or you become isolated from everyone around you. Seriously. It's like being in the closet -- it's a toxin, and it's terrible, terrible stress. Don't tell everyone -- but choose a few people you can confide in. Or you will get sicker, and more injured. This is serious. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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Totally. When I was a single mom, about the ONLY benefit to it was that
since we were always busy going to work or preschool or the babysitter, or ferrying them to and from their dad's house, we were never home to make a mess. I cleaned house once a week and it stayed clean until the following weekend. -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Jalynne wrote: Then there's me, who really enjoys cleaning, just not the mess monsters that come along after I'm done....sigh. |
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snort
"Sooz is high... time to do laundry!" Ah, younger days! -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Dr. Sooz wrote: Hey, dirty little secret here. I love to iron. Ironing, to me, is theraputic no brain work. Especially using lavander or rosemary mint water on the clothes. In fact, I have a whole pile of therapy waiting in the other room. Now cleaning, OTOH........................ Jan When I used to indulge in recreational meds, long long ago, I used to iron my little heart out. I'd go to my friend's house and iron everything that wasn't nailed down. She loved it. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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Argh, this made me mad. Why don't people understand that people with
illnesses and handicaps that make them unable to be active get fat because they CAN'T ****ING EXERCISE? And often have to take pills that make them gain weight? "Oh, yeah honey, just get out there and take that weight off!" 'Cause clearly you're be capable of going for a daily jog, right? -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Kathy N-V wrote: On Fri, 14 May 2004 19:43:24 -0400, Jan G wrote (in message . net): Kathy, great news! What do you think helped the most? The meds? A combination of things - meds, PT, a little weight loss and lots of powerful vibes from the people here on RCB. Amazingly, I wrote this last week, when I think I hit my lowest point: ----------------------- The reality of my life is that I often have to crawl to get upstairs, and pay for even the slightest exertion with days of pain. Or, I can take the painkillers and be zoned out, those are my choices. I've gotten a lot tougher - pain that would have made me cry years ago barely registers in my consciousness these days. I spent a day with [a friend] a couple of weeks ago - and spent five days in bed afterward, because I couldn't even walk to the other end of the house without help. It infuriates me to have people who have no idea what it's like to live in my skin tell me that I need to lose weight. Think I don't know that? Think I don't cringe when I see myself in the mirror and compare it to the person I used to be? What magic wand can I wave to make it possible for me to walk up the thirteen steps to my house? Forget running a marathon - I'd like to be to sit through one of DD's school presentations. Once I gain that much progress, I'll worry about losing weight, okay? ---------------------------- That was in response to someone telling me that I "need to get active and take off those pounds. Just stop eating so damn much." She didn't get it. I've been on heavy duty steroids for more than 20 years, and am 100 lbs. heavier than my pre-steroid weight. I used to eat everything in sight back then, and never gained an ounce. Now, I eat one meal a day, because the pain makes me nauseated most of the time. If I stop the steroids, I die - period. Not too many choices there - I'll walk through burning coals to be there while my daughter grows up. I suspect that DD thinks that having a fat mother is way better than having a dead one. Being there for my family is my sole motivation. I'm a little sore tonight - I had to test my new meds by driving a couple of miles, because Bob is out of town. But I've been able to skip the Vicodin for three days, and that's wonderful. Even if it doesn't last, this respite has been wonderful. It's like a beautiful sunny day after a long, long winter. Kathy N-V |
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What she said. Listen! Don't make us come over there!
Kathy K "Dr. Sooz" wrote in message ... He didn't know it had gotten that bad cause I hide it from him. Debbie. Don't do this. You need to share, or you become isolated from everyone around you. Seriously. It's like being in the closet -- it's a toxin, and it's terrible, terrible stress. Don't tell everyone -- but choose a few people you can confide in. Or you will get sicker, and more injured. This is serious. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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I totally agree with you Kalera.
The dietician says I do not eat enough. The doctor tells me to lose weight. The dietician says if I eat less I could suffer from malnutrition. If I exercise I could have a heart attack. I have meds to slow me down. So I have not a cat in hells chance of losing weight. It is like running around in a circle, no end to it. Shirley In message , Kalera Stratton writes Argh, this made me mad. Why don't people understand that people with illnesses and handicaps that make them unable to be active get fat because they CAN'T ****ING EXERCISE? And often have to take pills that make them gain weight? "Oh, yeah honey, just get out there and take that weight off!" 'Cause clearly you're be capable of going for a daily jog, right? -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Kathy N-V wrote: On Fri, 14 May 2004 19:43:24 -0400, Jan G wrote (in message . net): Kathy, great news! What do you think helped the most? The meds? A combination of things - meds, PT, a little weight loss and lots of powerful vibes from the people here on RCB. Amazingly, I wrote this last week, when I think I hit my lowest point: ----------------------- The reality of my life is that I often have to crawl to get upstairs, and pay for even the slightest exertion with days of pain. Or, I can take the painkillers and be zoned out, those are my choices. I've gotten a lot tougher - pain that would have made me cry years ago barely registers in my consciousness these days. I spent a day with [a friend] a couple of weeks ago - and spent five days in bed afterward, because I couldn't even walk to the other end of the house It infuriates me to have people who have no idea what it's like to live in my skin tell me that I need to lose weight. Think I don't know that? Think I don't cringe when I see myself in the mirror and compare it to the person I used to be? What magic wand can I wave to make it possible for me to walk up the thirteen steps to my house? Forget running a marathon - I'd like to be to sit through one of DD's school presentations. Once I gain that much progress, I'll worry about losing weight, okay? ---------------------------- That was in response to someone telling me that I "need to get active and take off those pounds. Just stop eating so damn much." She didn't get it. I've been on heavy duty steroids for more than 20 years, and am 100 lbs. heavier than my pre-steroid weight. I used eat everything in sight back then, and never gained an ounce. Now, I eat one meal a day, because the pain makes me nauseated most of the time. If I stop the steroids, I die - period. Not too many choices there - I'll walk through burning coals to be there while my daughter grows up. I suspect that DD thinks that having a fat mother is way better than having a dead one. Being there for my family is my sole motivation. I'm a little sore tonight - I had to test my new meds by driving a couple of miles, because Bob is out of town. But I've been able to skip the Vicodin for three days, and that's wonderful. Even if it doesn't last, this respite has been wonderful. It's like a beautiful sunny day after a long, long winter. Kathy N-V -- Shirley Shone |
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I know. I'm waiting for my appt. on the 26th with my neurologist. Is
exhaustion part of it? I'm so tired I could just scream but it's too much effort. -- Debbie (New Mexico) Life is too short "Dr. Sooz" wrote in message ... Debbie, avoiding meds for the pain isn't therapeutic. Trust me, I know. ~ Enduring pain as a virtue is a myth. It's very bad for your body, and your health. It creates more stress, which in turn creates worse health. ~ If you put up with pain, feeling it instead of masking it, you can end up with fibromyalgia or other neurological problems. It's pointless to suffer, unless you want to get sicker. It's better for you, long term and short term, to be a bit woozy than in pain. ~ If you don't take the meds at the first onset of the pain, it doesn't work very well. You should take them at the first hint. Being "tough" about one's pain is not wise. It's a myth perpetuated for years and years, based on this country's Puritan founders' views. And those people were crazy! Do you really want to do that? Be crazy? Plus, people in pain are very hard on the ones who love them. If you won't do it for yourself, do it for those around you. maybe I could walk and laugh more. ~~snipped~~ haven't even taken any meds for the pain. lol ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.682 / Virus Database: 444 - Release Date: 5/13/2004 |
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Oh, yes, exhaustion is part of it. I can't tell you how completely wiped out it made
me. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "Debbie B" wrote in message ink.net... I know. I'm waiting for my appt. on the 26th with my neurologist. Is exhaustion part of it? I'm so tired I could just scream but it's too much effort. -- Debbie (New Mexico) Life is too short "Dr. Sooz" wrote in message ... Debbie, avoiding meds for the pain isn't therapeutic. Trust me, I know. ~ Enduring pain as a virtue is a myth. It's very bad for your body, and your health. It creates more stress, which in turn creates worse health. ~ If you put up with pain, feeling it instead of masking it, you can end up with fibromyalgia or other neurological problems. It's pointless to suffer, unless you want to get sicker. It's better for you, long term and short term, to be a bit woozy than in pain. ~ If you don't take the meds at the first onset of the pain, it doesn't work very well. You should take them at the first hint. Being "tough" about one's pain is not wise. It's a myth perpetuated for years and years, based on this country's Puritan founders' views. And those people were crazy! Do you really want to do that? Be crazy? Plus, people in pain are very hard on the ones who love them. If you won't do it for yourself, do it for those around you. maybe I could walk and laugh more. ~~snipped~~ haven't even taken any meds for the pain. lol ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.682 / Virus Database: 444 - Release Date: 5/13/2004 |
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Yes, seriously...I did myself a great disservice last year when I held it all in, and
now a good friend of mine is going through a similar struggle. It would have been much better for her if she had known what was ahead. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "KDK" wrote in message ... What she said. Listen! Don't make us come over there! Kathy K "Dr. Sooz" wrote in message ... He didn't know it had gotten that bad cause I hide it from him. Debbie. Don't do this. You need to share, or you become isolated from everyone around you. Seriously. It's like being in the closet -- it's a toxin, and it's terrible, terrible stress. Don't tell everyone -- but choose a few people you can confide in. Or you will get sicker, and more injured. This is serious. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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AMEN, sister. Now that I have no pain...the weight is coming off with very little
effort. GEEEE, i wonder why that is??? (dripping sarcasm included for emphasis) -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "Kalera Stratton" wrote in message ... Argh, this made me mad. Why don't people understand that people with illnesses and handicaps that make them unable to be active get fat because they CAN'T ****ING EXERCISE? And often have to take pills that make them gain weight? "Oh, yeah honey, just get out there and take that weight off!" 'Cause clearly you're be capable of going for a daily jog, right? -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Kathy N-V wrote: On Fri, 14 May 2004 19:43:24 -0400, Jan G wrote (in message . net): Kathy, great news! What do you think helped the most? The meds? A combination of things - meds, PT, a little weight loss and lots of powerful vibes from the people here on RCB. Amazingly, I wrote this last week, when I think I hit my lowest point: ----------------------- The reality of my life is that I often have to crawl to get upstairs, and pay for even the slightest exertion with days of pain. Or, I can take the painkillers and be zoned out, those are my choices. I've gotten a lot tougher - pain that would have made me cry years ago barely registers in my consciousness these days. I spent a day with [a friend] a couple of weeks ago - and spent five days in bed afterward, because I couldn't even walk to the other end of the house without help. It infuriates me to have people who have no idea what it's like to live in my skin tell me that I need to lose weight. Think I don't know that? Think I don't cringe when I see myself in the mirror and compare it to the person I used to be? What magic wand can I wave to make it possible for me to walk up the thirteen steps to my house? Forget running a marathon - I'd like to be to sit through one of DD's school presentations. Once I gain that much progress, I'll worry about losing weight, okay? ---------------------------- That was in response to someone telling me that I "need to get active and take off those pounds. Just stop eating so damn much." She didn't get it. I've been on heavy duty steroids for more than 20 years, and am 100 lbs. heavier than my pre-steroid weight. I used to eat everything in sight back then, and never gained an ounce. Now, I eat one meal a day, because the pain makes me nauseated most of the time. If I stop the steroids, I die - period. Not too many choices there - I'll walk through burning coals to be there while my daughter grows up. I suspect that DD thinks that having a fat mother is way better than having a dead one. Being there for my family is my sole motivation. I'm a little sore tonight - I had to test my new meds by driving a couple of miles, because Bob is out of town. But I've been able to skip the Vicodin for three days, and that's wonderful. Even if it doesn't last, this respite has been wonderful. It's like a beautiful sunny day after a long, long winter. Kathy N-V |
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