OHJELJ
04-24-2003, 09:31 AM
OK, after spend the day yesterday looking like I was trying to surf on dry land and feeling like I was on a dinghy in the middle of the ocean, I woke up today and decided that I was going to be happy. My husband made a comment to me yesterday that was not meant to hurt, but really hit a sensitive spot....he said, "I just wish you could be happy for one whole week." Wow...that sucked!
So, the goal for today is to find things to smile about...so I thought I'd spread some of it around...feel free to verbally slap me if this gets to you on a bad day :D! Please know that laughing at oneself is some of the best medicine!!!
1. There are spring flowers everywhere...my favorites. (Ignore the fact that it's only 30 degrees out!)
2. I just had oatmeal for breakfast. (Ignore fact that I've eaten 2000 packets since January 2001)
3. I'm turning 36 soon. (Ignore fact that I'm twice as old as I was when I graduated from high school!)
4. Chocolate is everywhere I turn...thanks Easter Bunny! (Ignore fact that my butt is bigger than last Easter!)
5. I'm off all medication! (Ignore fact that I finally have CRAMPS again...god I miss that Bextra! :D )
6. I'm wearing my favorite color! (Ignore fact that I'm so pale I look like I spent the winter in the South Pole!)
7. I found this great site and have a great group of people to talk to! (Ok, can't find a down side to this one! :) )
8. I have a great job! (Ignore fact that we want to move to Atlanta and get new jobs!)
OK, so I'm still working on regaining my sense of humor...what I wanted to convey, is that underneath the pain, the drugs and the sadness...we're still great people! It's probably been a while since we focused on something other than our problems, so try to find at least one thing every day to laugh about or smile at! It will help...if not you, maybe those around you will get a lift!
I hope that your worst day is only as bad as your best day!
Happy Thursday to you all and much thanks for the support and friendship that you show to me and everyone else every day! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/clown.gif
Jennifer
So, the goal for today is to find things to smile about...so I thought I'd spread some of it around...feel free to verbally slap me if this gets to you on a bad day :D! Please know that laughing at oneself is some of the best medicine!!!
1. There are spring flowers everywhere...my favorites. (Ignore the fact that it's only 30 degrees out!)
2. I just had oatmeal for breakfast. (Ignore fact that I've eaten 2000 packets since January 2001)
3. I'm turning 36 soon. (Ignore fact that I'm twice as old as I was when I graduated from high school!)
4. Chocolate is everywhere I turn...thanks Easter Bunny! (Ignore fact that my butt is bigger than last Easter!)
5. I'm off all medication! (Ignore fact that I finally have CRAMPS again...god I miss that Bextra! :D )
6. I'm wearing my favorite color! (Ignore fact that I'm so pale I look like I spent the winter in the South Pole!)
7. I found this great site and have a great group of people to talk to! (Ok, can't find a down side to this one! :) )
8. I have a great job! (Ignore fact that we want to move to Atlanta and get new jobs!)
OK, so I'm still working on regaining my sense of humor...what I wanted to convey, is that underneath the pain, the drugs and the sadness...we're still great people! It's probably been a while since we focused on something other than our problems, so try to find at least one thing every day to laugh about or smile at! It will help...if not you, maybe those around you will get a lift!
I hope that your worst day is only as bad as your best day!
Happy Thursday to you all and much thanks for the support and friendship that you show to me and everyone else every day! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/clown.gif
Jennifer
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CherylLynn24
04-24-2003, 12:52 PM
Jennifer,
Thank you for this post, it put a smile on my face. I can identify with most of your list! Today I will try to laugh more, and I will count my blessings. I hope that you have a good day, Jennifer.
Cheryl
Thank you for this post, it put a smile on my face. I can identify with most of your list! Today I will try to laugh more, and I will count my blessings. I hope that you have a good day, Jennifer.
Cheryl
lecach
04-24-2003, 12:58 PM
Great post!
My list of things to smile about:
1) for the first time since I was 15 I am not on allergy medicine. Decided that I didnt want to pay $30 a month. But the best part is that my allergies arent really bothering me.
2) My husband and I leave on a cruise in 2 weeks, 2 days
3) My jaw doesnt hurt nearly as much today as it did Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
4) A coworker nominated me for employee of the month. The reason I know is that she accidentally sent the email to me.
5) I am so lucky to have a job where I dont have to talk much at all - and that lets me go to my numerous dr. and PT visits without saying anything. AND that gives me great medical leave (fully paid - even the 6 weeks that I was out for fibroid surgery)
6) Im lucky to have this board to ask questions and get support.
7) Did I mention that I am going on a cruise in 2 weeks, 2 days?
My list of things to smile about:
1) for the first time since I was 15 I am not on allergy medicine. Decided that I didnt want to pay $30 a month. But the best part is that my allergies arent really bothering me.
2) My husband and I leave on a cruise in 2 weeks, 2 days
3) My jaw doesnt hurt nearly as much today as it did Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
4) A coworker nominated me for employee of the month. The reason I know is that she accidentally sent the email to me.
5) I am so lucky to have a job where I dont have to talk much at all - and that lets me go to my numerous dr. and PT visits without saying anything. AND that gives me great medical leave (fully paid - even the 6 weeks that I was out for fibroid surgery)
6) Im lucky to have this board to ask questions and get support.
7) Did I mention that I am going on a cruise in 2 weeks, 2 days?
HRevero
04-24-2003, 01:42 PM
Jennifer
Here is my list:
1. I have a great husband (even though I am ovulating and he was too tired last night)
2. I have gotten the above thing all this week( maybe that was why he was tired)
3. My mouth has stayed opened for 2 weeks.
4. I realized that I can have Frosted Flakes when the are soaked in milk for about five minutes.
5. I have 2 cats that keep me company of I get lonely.
6. For Easter my husband and I got a present, a trip to Catalina Island. (let's hope he is not too tired by then).
This was a great idea. I am in a good mood now!!!
Heather
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Here is my list:
1. I have a great husband (even though I am ovulating and he was too tired last night)
2. I have gotten the above thing all this week( maybe that was why he was tired)
3. My mouth has stayed opened for 2 weeks.
4. I realized that I can have Frosted Flakes when the are soaked in milk for about five minutes.
5. I have 2 cats that keep me company of I get lonely.
6. For Easter my husband and I got a present, a trip to Catalina Island. (let's hope he is not too tired by then).
This was a great idea. I am in a good mood now!!!
Heather
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Elaine
04-24-2003, 02:00 PM
Heather,
What I am happiest about most is "when" my husband is too tired. Lucky me!!!LOL :)
Elaine
What I am happiest about most is "when" my husband is too tired. Lucky me!!!LOL :)
Elaine
HRevero
04-24-2003, 02:55 PM
Elaine you are so funny :p
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OHJELJ
04-24-2003, 04:03 PM
OK, so I think this was a great idea! Your lists cheered me up too! Thanks everyone! I hope we all have at least three things on our lists, no matter how silly!
PS Heather..the list is to cheer us up, not make us jealous! ;)
Jennifer
PS Heather..the list is to cheer us up, not make us jealous! ;)
Jennifer
SCarpenter333
04-24-2003, 10:24 PM
Jennifer,
I cant help it but sit here and cry. I don't know why.
Shelly
I cant help it but sit here and cry. I don't know why.
Shelly
OHJELJ
04-25-2003, 09:24 AM
Shelly...there are times when you just HAVE to cry. You go through cycles with this illness and depression is an ugly thing at times. It's healthy to cry and let out the sad things. Let it all out and then stand up and move on...don't let this beat you. From what I can tell, you're stronger than that!
Just know that when you want to cry, we're here to listen...when you want to laugh, we're here to giggle. Try not to dwell on the sad days though. They're part of the healing process...
One of my closest friends used to call me Morticia (from the Adams family) or Eeyore...that made me realize that I was dwelling on the sad and letting it take over my life. I was letting the pain take over. A lot of healing involves the mental aspects and I wasn't talking about my pain. I was just shutting everyone out and wallowing in my misery. I felt so sorry for myself that I didn't want to talk to anyone who wasn't going to hug me or tell me how brave I was....that was a long time ago.
I made the decision after my first surgery, that no matter what happened to me, I had to try to laugh at things. Sometimes it got so bad that milkshakes were an effort...of course the milk products made me sick too, so it was a no win situation. Now, I cry when I can't take it anymore, I get really mad, then I laugh when I'm done at how silly I look when I cry...I already have a swollen face, add red eyes and a runny nose and I'm just a goddess! :)
Vent away sweetie...just remember to smile again tomorrow!
Big HUG to you!
Jennifer
Just know that when you want to cry, we're here to listen...when you want to laugh, we're here to giggle. Try not to dwell on the sad days though. They're part of the healing process...
One of my closest friends used to call me Morticia (from the Adams family) or Eeyore...that made me realize that I was dwelling on the sad and letting it take over my life. I was letting the pain take over. A lot of healing involves the mental aspects and I wasn't talking about my pain. I was just shutting everyone out and wallowing in my misery. I felt so sorry for myself that I didn't want to talk to anyone who wasn't going to hug me or tell me how brave I was....that was a long time ago.
I made the decision after my first surgery, that no matter what happened to me, I had to try to laugh at things. Sometimes it got so bad that milkshakes were an effort...of course the milk products made me sick too, so it was a no win situation. Now, I cry when I can't take it anymore, I get really mad, then I laugh when I'm done at how silly I look when I cry...I already have a swollen face, add red eyes and a runny nose and I'm just a goddess! :)
Vent away sweetie...just remember to smile again tomorrow!
Big HUG to you!
Jennifer