Great dialogue today...this is what the group is all about!
I am going on 13 years and I would be lying if I said I did not
occasionally have a self pity party......it is very hard getting sick
and never getting better...and if I dwell on this fact or how lousy my
body has felt every minute of every day for 13 years.....I would throw
in the towel. However for the most part I chose to live my life to its
fullest realizing my limitations but trying my best to find ways to
overcome them. That is why this group and my NJ Support group is so
important. .....we talk to people who understand.....and in most cases
can relate far better than our spouses or family members.
I have found that an occasional good cry can really help!
Thank you for letting me be involved with so many brave and caring
people!
Rob in New Jersey
________________________________
From: Grace M. [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 12:32 PM
To: Janet Dunn
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [TMIC] alive
Hi Janet,
I wonder about that, too. For the most part I am able to stay
emotionally on top of things, but that being said, I also experience
very dark times. My pdoc (Psychiatrist) has told me that it is perfectly
normal and part of being human.
Like you and Jeron though, I MISS my old life. Being physically active
and fit was just part of who I was. Not being able to participate in my
former activities will probably always be painful for me. Never again
will I walk ten miles at a shot, or ride a horse. Have I adjusted? For
the most part, yes, but as I mentioned there are still some very dark
days. We're all human.
Gracie
