Re: [TMIC] smile
Ann Lindstrom (annlindstrom(AT)yahoo.com)
Thu, 27 May 1999 21:35:09 -0700 (PDT)
Jan - Your response surprised me. This is the place
for people to vent, to the only other people who can
understand. And its OK to be bummed as we try to come
to terms with what has happened. You are usually more
supportive than this last reply - Ann
--- FHargr3092(AT)aol.com wrote:
> Diane,
>
> Can't never did anything!! You're so early in your
> dx
> that your body has not yet had time to get back some
> feeling of normalcy! It does get better...are you
> doing
> any physical therapy...it's work, but it gives more
> back
> if you're willing to go after it! Is there a
> facility that has
> water exercises? I found that to be a great way to
> get
> back some power. Also, horseback riding has been
> touted as a great therapy. Do you like to read?
> That
> is a great filler of time while you are recovering.
>
> I hate to start a message with a negative, but I
> think
> your feeling sorry for yourself is not good for any
> hope
> of recovery. All of us have things we wish we could
> do
> but each thing is a gift for which we have to work
> and
> self pity does not help--it is using up too much of
> your
> energies.
>
> I'm three plus years and continuing to recover...I
> intend
> to continue to recover for the rest of my life.
> Each day
> I thank the Good Lord that I can do what I can and
> pray
> that I can do more tomorrow. It's just a matter of
> attitude,
> either you think you can and work for that end or
> you sit
> and let the world go by while you do nothing.
>
> Granted, fatigue is a major part of this recovery
> and the
> best advice I got early on was to listen to my body
> and do
> accordingly! It works!! If there's something
> special I want
> to do, I rest before hand and take time afterwards
> to let my
> system catch up with itself.
>
> Sorry, this has been so fussy, but I believe that we
> have to
> take charge or be left behind in the dust. My hope
> is that
> you make good recovery and can enjoy your
> retirement!
>
> Janh
>
>
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