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Enjoying things and letting go
Jun 14, 2008 11:28AM
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I am trying to enjoy all the little things and get out to meetings, be with friends, maybe go out. I guess I have a sense of urgency just in case the sx are cumbersome. I am still learning everyday that I have to let go of self to get away from being entombed in selfcenteredness and all that goes with fear of the unknown. What happens happens, I can't control it, but I can keep an open mind and perspective on what is happening now.
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It's not that bad so far. I have done my 4th shot now and was able to get back to work. I am tired and sore after the first week but I noticed everyone else at work seemed more tired than I was. My job is really mentally and physically demanding. I have been able to run 2-3 x's a week, do Piates and started back up w/Zumba. I am going to adjust my work schedule to a 30 hour week with some shorter days. Half for the summer to take my kids to their lessons and 1/2 to allow myself some rest. I do get tired and irritable on occasions. I did not run today with my husband and I normally would. My back was sore from first week back at work and I am feeling very tired and bloated (I think from drinking so much water?) So on the weekends I do rest more. I would take that advice that NYgirl gave you earlier to go out in the sun. I am already a fair skinned redhead but a Calif. girl that loves the outdoors. Now I feel like I am allergic to the sun and it feels like it is searing my skin just walking to the car from work. I have a itchy rash where some sun hit my shldrs chest and back when I was running at sunset. I now have to find some light wt. long sleeve shirts to wear out to my kids swim team and of course a lot of hats. I do try to enjoy the moment now and remember life doesn't stop when you are on TX.
It's not that bad so far. I have done my 4th shot now and was able to get back to work. I am tired and sore after the first week but I noticed everyone else at work seemed more tired than I was. My job is really mentally and physically demanding. I have been able to run 2-3 x's a week, do Piates and started back up w/Zumba. I am going to adjust my work schedule to a 30 hour week with some shorter days. Half for the summer to take my kids to their lessons and 1/2 to allow myself some rest. I do get tired and irritable on occasions. I did not run today with my husband and I normally would. My back was sore from first week back at work and I am feeling very tired and bloated (I think from drinking so much water?) So on the weekends I do rest more. I would take that advice that NYgirl gave you earlier to go out in the sun. I am already a fair skinned redhead but a Calif. girl that loves the outdoors. Now I feel like I am allergic to the sun and it feels like it is searing my skin just walking to the car from work. I have a itchy rash where some sun hit my shldrs chest and back when I was running at sunset. I now have to find some light wt. long sleeve shirts to wear out to my kids swim team and of course a lot of hats. I do try to enjoy the moment now and remember life doesn't stop when you are on TX.
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You seem to be adjusting well, realizing that your body needs rest to heal. I think you are doing well. I am taking all the advice I can,, been walking and running with Luke, We try to do it in the morning and night. A good schedule to get on especially when I get my meds. I work outdoors a lot. I asked my PA about that, she said just put on some sunscreen. I do that anyway, she seemed to not relate to how devastating the sun can be in normal situations.I hope your rash heals up, I will need to get some light weight long sleeves,and go from there. I have less than a year to retire, which I don't want to do, but I would like to work and make it past that for my job and insurance reasons.I am drinking a lot of water and feel bloated, but did before, for some reason though I am really hungry now, it may be the predsnisone tapering off,, I don't know.
I'll let all know when I start tx, how it goes.
I am really enjoying running when Luke allows, and the long walks. I feel better most days. It is so serene in that zone.
Enjoy your kids, and Have a Happy Fathers Day!
You seem to be adjusting well, realizing that your body needs rest to heal. I think you are doing well. I am taking all the advice I can,, been walking and running with Luke, We try to do it in the morning and night. A good schedule to get on especially when I get my meds. I work outdoors a lot. I asked my PA about that, she said just put on some sunscreen. I do that anyway, she seemed to not relate to how devastating the sun can be in normal situations.I hope your rash heals up, I will need to get some light weight long sleeves,and go from there. I have less than a year to retire, which I don't want to do, but I would like to work and make it past that for my job and insurance reasons.I am drinking a lot of water and feel bloated, but did before, for some reason though I am really hungry now, it may be the predsnisone tapering off,, I don't know.
I'll let all know when I start tx, how it goes.
I am really enjoying running when Luke allows, and the long walks. I feel better most days. It is so serene in that zone.
Enjoy your kids, and Have a Happy Fathers Day!
Oh yeah, by the way, does anyone know of any sunscreen that doesn't run or get oily when you sweat. I have yet to find one yet.
good outlook, if you look at some of my post i have pushed myself to try and live "normal" last night i went a Jimmy buffet concert, last week i went to a bar mitzvah and danced all night. and there are times i just sleep and watch tv. but believe when you push yourself, and try and do some things while treating..you dont feel like a SICK person.
just my own personal advise~
peace
rita
just my own personal advise~
peace
rita
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I am trying to keep positive and hope all share positive news with others, it helps me for sure.
Encouragement is a transfusion of courage.
I am trying to keep positive and hope all share positive news with others, it helps me for sure.
Encouragement is a transfusion of courage.
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