Fibromyalgia Thread

[tiggspring]

a friend of mine has suffered from Fibromyalgia for years, and doctors have even told her its in her mind. She finally came across a nutritionist who suggested Astaxanthin . I guess it is amazing for inflammation. She also takes magnesium and Tonalin / CLA. She actually smiles now. She told me that she feels a lot lot better. I just came across this page and I thought you all who suffer so badly with this might want to know.
All the very best to you all!

Thanks! I take alot of suppliments and you are right for many of us they work as well or better than meds. I havent heard of this one so I will definately check it out

Your friend might want to check out the Dr oz website. A few weeks back there was a show of FMS and they showed how the mri brain scans of FMS patients are abnormal in pain regions. It really helps to get validation after all these years.

 

[brighteyes]

Hi all, I am off this week so thought I would post.

Onnawufei - congrats on the weight, I too, gained on lyrica as well as other meds. I have lost and gained and am losing again. LOL It is a battle.

Mommasita, don't get too down on yourself. You do have to pace3 yourself, and there will be times that you're brain does not work. Mine really doesn't. There are times when I just can't find words and I am pointing at something saying. "That thing, there..." My DS gets so mad at me. LOL I have looked at appt times and then think they are another time or day and miss them all the while telling someone else when my appt time really is. Just really stupid things. Like wondering where all my money went and how am I gonna pay rent because I have no money in my account. (Because I transferred it to my savings to make sure I still have it) Yes, that's me! Can't remember what the heck I do or say from one minute to the next.

So I just wanted to fill you all in on something. For the past at least three years my shoulders, especially my left, has been hurting me and causing me pain. IT was to the point where a trainer told me to get it checked because some days I could not even move my whole arm or bend my elbow. My shoulder was sore and very sore if touched. I never injured it, It was just hurting one day and attributed it to fibro.

Well three years later, I finally cannot take it anymore and went to the dr and asked for tests. Almost every day it hurts me, and sometimes my right, which i thought strange considering I am right handed. So Ithought my right shoulder should hurt more from fibro when doing things. It's not like I strain myself or do anything that requires a lot of strenght anyways because it always hurt and I didn't want to make it worse.

So I went to get it checked because my DS and I joined a family gym on dr orders and he needs to get out and be active. Wanting to know what I should and shouldn't do for excercise prompted me to go. So now I find out in my left shoulder I have calcium on the tendon of the rotator cuff and the right shoulder I have bursitis. What I am trying to say is - If you have pain that continues for a long period of time and gets worse, don't wait three years like I did thinking it's just fibro. I cannot tell you how many times I have been told that about various other t hings I have got checked and I got so sick of hearing it. I thought this would be the same. It wasn't and now my options are - 1.) Cortisone injections which cost $$ and may not work and are painful, 2.) physio, or 3) Do Nothing!! Tried that one - it didn't work!! Bottom line, I made it worse and it may not get better now because it's been so long.

My puppy just got spayed today adn I feel so bad for her! Poor baby, she is so sweet just wanting to lay on me.

I also wanted to ask for your positive thoughts for my DS. He is 16 and a sweet boy. He has always been a quiet child but have been noticing the last few years he has been gradually becomng more withdrawn and depressed. I have always had him in counselling and us together at some points. So finally I took him to the hospital on Valentine's Day. They did nto admit him, but set him up right away with a social worker who was beautiful and a godsend. And he finally admitted being depressed. Very depressed. Just no motivation and no enjoyment out of life. He has been seeing a child psychologist who has him on antidepressants. He seemed to be getting a bit better with his mood improving a bit, so I had hope. Now he isn't again. He's up and down. The dr. is watching him and monitoring him b/c he thinks he may be bi-polar as my mom is bi-polar. I am so sad for him. I know every teen has drama but this is more serious. And my heart is breaking for him. All I have ever wanted was for him to be happy and have those fun teen years. He has missed all of that. I know the positive side is that he is getting help but I feel it will be a long road for us. He is seeing the dr about his meds but there is a waitlist for counselling.

I am also dreading the future b/c his dad, who has been absent for his whole life, except for two visits when my DS was 5 - ( I broke up with him when I was pregnant) has been caught by the government for not paying child support. Looks like he finally realized it's not going away and maybe start paying now. That's what his lawyer says anyways. But now I know my DS has hopes that his dad will want to see him. What if he doesn't?? That will break him! And if he does see him, all t hose years of all those feelings of his dad being absent will come out and I don't know if DS can handle those feelings he will surely have. He is already dealing with enough right now. I am feeling so sick and so heartbroken for my dear sweet DS. He is such a beautiful boy, he doesn't even realize it. So please - keep him in your prayers, please. Thank You.

Hope you all hang in there too, and feel better. Sending you all my positive thoughts and pixie dust.

Brighteyes.

 

[tiggspring]

Hi all, I am off this week so thought I would post.

Onnawufei - congrats on the weight, I too, gained on lyrica as well as other meds. I have lost and gained and am losing again. LOL It is a battle.

Mommasita, don't get too down on yourself. You do have to pace3 yourself, and there will be times that you're brain does not work. Mine really doesn't. There are times when I just can't find words and I am pointing at something saying. "That thing, there..." My DS gets so mad at me. LOL I have looked at appt times and then think they are another time or day and miss them all the while telling someone else when my appt time really is. Just really stupid things. Like wondering where all my money went and how am I gonna pay rent because I have no money in my account. (Because I transferred it to my savings to make sure I still have it) Yes, that's me! Can't remember what the heck I do or say from one minute to the next.

So I just wanted to fill you all in on something. For the past at least three years my shoulders, especially my left, has been hurting me and causing me pain. IT was to the point where a trainer told me to get it checked because some days I could not even move my whole arm or bend my elbow. My shoulder was sore and very sore if touched. I never injured it, It was just hurting one day and attributed it to fibro.

Well three years later, I finally cannot take it anymore and went to the dr and asked for tests. Almost every day it hurts me, and sometimes my right, which i thought strange considering I am right handed. So Ithought my right shoulder should hurt more from fibro when doing things. It's not like I strain myself or do anything that requires a lot of strenght anyways because it always hurt and I didn't want to make it worse.

So I went to get it checked because my DS and I joined a family gym on dr orders and he needs to get out and be active. Wanting to know what I should and shouldn't do for excercise prompted me to go. So now I find out in my left shoulder I have calcium on the tendon of the rotator cuff and the right shoulder I have bursitis. What I am trying to say is - If you have pain that continues for a long period of time and gets worse, don't wait three years like I did thinking it's just fibro. I cannot tell you how many times I have been told that about various other t hings I have got checked and I got so sick of hearing it. I thought this would be the same. It wasn't and now my options are - 1.) Cortisone injections which cost $$ and may not work and are painful, 2.) physio, or 3) Do Nothing!! Tried that one - it didn't work!! Bottom line, I made it worse and it may not get better now because it's been so long.

My puppy just got spayed today adn I feel so bad for her! Poor baby, she is so sweet just wanting to lay on me.

I also wanted to ask for your positive thoughts for my DS. He is 16 and a sweet boy. He has always been a quiet child but have been noticing the last few years he has been gradually becomng more withdrawn and depressed. I have always had him in counselling and us together at some points. So finally I took him to the hospital on Valentine's Day. They did nto admit him, but set him up right away with a social worker who was beautiful and a godsend. And he finally admitted being depressed. Very depressed. Just no motivation and no enjoyment out of life. He has been seeing a child psychologist who has him on antidepressants. He seemed to be getting a bit better with his mood improving a bit, so I had hope. Now he isn't again. He's up and down. The dr. is watching him and monitoring him b/c he thinks he may be bi-polar as my mom is bi-polar. I am so sad for him. I know every teen has drama but this is more serious. And my heart is breaking for him. All I have ever wanted was for him to be happy and have those fun teen years. He has missed all of that. I know the positive side is that he is getting help but I feel it will be a long road for us. He is seeing the dr about his meds but there is a waitlist for counselling.

I am also dreading the future b/c his dad, who has been absent for his whole life, except for two visits when my DS was 5 - ( I broke up with him when I was pregnant) has been caught by the government for not paying child support. Looks like he finally realized it's not going away and maybe start paying now. That's what his lawyer says anyways. But now I know my DS has hopes that his dad will want to see him. What if he doesn't?? That will break him! And if he does see him, all t hose years of all those feelings of his dad being absent will come out and I don't know if DS can handle those feelings he will surely have. He is already dealing with enough right now. I am feeling so sick and so heartbroken for my dear sweet DS. He is such a beautiful boy, he doesn't even realize it. So please - keep him in your prayers, please. Thank You.

Hope you all hang in there too, and feel better. Sending you all my positive thoughts and pixie dust.

Brighteyes.

Oh Bright you have been going through so much for sooooo long. You mom, grandma...fibro and now your son

Sending a ton of hugs and pixie dust your way from PA

 

[brighteyes]

Oh Bright you have been going through so much for sooooo long. You mom, grandma...fibro and now your son

Sending a ton of hugs and pixie dust your way from PA

Thanks Tigg!! My DS needs some pixie dust -- I think we need a trip to get some Mickey Hugs. I just can't lose hope that he will come out of this... I am a positive person, but this is really difficult.

I've been thinking of you tigg! Are things better for your DH???

 

[brighteyes]

eek!! Sorry for the large novel. Guess I needed to vent!!!! WOW!

 

[onnawufei]

You are right though. I thought NO problem, I can do something, and I am soooo soooo down on myself. I mean I know it is not my fault, but I see it getting worse daily, and today I was lost on a road I have driven for 17 years. Not completely lost, but I didn't know if my house was left or right, and then all of a sudden I knew...... I am glad I have 2 upcoming appointments ...

I've never learned to drive (I'm afraid to), and now the idea scares me even more than it did before. I know I'd end up zoning out or blanking out and who knows what that could lead to. It drives me crazy when I try to explain this to people and they insist that no, if I was driving I'd be more focused blah blah blah. Um... no? I know myself pretty well. ... Ooh that sorta turned into a rant there didn't it? Sorry about that.

Thanks! I take alot of suppliments and you are right for many of us they work as well or better than meds. I havent heard of this one so I will definately check it out

I was going to ask my doctor about supplements the last time I was there, but I forgot. That's almost funny considering one of the things I was hoping to get a recommendation on was something to help my memory.

Mommasita, don't get too down on yourself. You do have to pace3 yourself, and there will be times that you're brain does not work. Mine really doesn't. There are times when I just can't find words and I am pointing at something saying. "That thing, there..." My DS gets so mad at me. LOL

That's one of the things that bugs me the most about this whole fibro nonsense. I started writing stories when I was seven and writing has always been a big part of my life. So to suddenly have my brain turn to pudding and completely lose words kills me. I still try to write, but I know I'm not as good as I used to be. Luckily the friends I have who read my stories cut me a little slack. (Well I think they do anyway.)

I also wanted to ask for your positive thoughts for my DS. He is 16 and a sweet boy. He has always been a quiet child but have been noticing the last few years he has been gradually becomng more withdrawn and depressed. I have always had him in counselling and us together at some points. So finally I took him to the hospital on Valentine's Day. They did nto admit him, but set him up right away with a social worker who was beautiful and a godsend. And he finally admitted being depressed. Very depressed. Just no motivation and no enjoyment out of life. He has been seeing a child psychologist who has him on antidepressants. He seemed to be getting a bit better with his mood improving a bit, so I had hope. Now he isn't again. He's up and down. The dr. is watching him and monitoring him b/c he thinks he may be bi-polar as my mom is bi-polar. I am so sad for him. I know every teen has drama but this is more serious. And my heart is breaking for him. All I have ever wanted was for him to be happy and have those fun teen years. He has missed all of that. I know the positive side is that he is getting help but I feel it will be a long road for us. He is seeing the dr about his meds but there is a waitlist for counselling.

Ugh, that's awful! Sending lots of good happy vibes his way! It's great that you're so supportive though. I know a lot of parents sometimes like to bury their heads in the sand, thinking that if something is wrong with their child it would reflect badly on them... or something. He's very lucky to have you.

 

[onnawufei]

Oops, I forgot to add my own update.

My diet and exercise has hit a little snag this week. First off it's lady's TMI week (hopefully that isn't really TMI, if so I apologize), then my husband found out that the position he's been hoping to get for the past few years might never be his all because he was never in the military, which of course upset him, which upset me. Any time he ends up depressed I end up depressed and in pain, which then makes him feel bad, which makes me feel bad for making him feel bad, and at that point I just have to laugh at how ridiculous it all is. Ah the power of love~. But just when the week was maybe looking up one of my lizards died out of nowhere. We didn't see it coming at all. Ryan was asleep when I found him too, so I just bawled my eyes out while trying to figure out what I should do with him. The idea of just leaving him there until the next morning didn't sit right with me. Ugh. I'm feeling better now, though that may have something to do with being medicated.

On a better note, I think we're going to Myrtle Beach this weekend to go to Alligator Adventure and the Ripley's Aquarium. They have a new dinosaur exhibit that I'm psyched to see. And Alligator Adventure now has bats! ... Clearly it's the little things. At the very least it'll get me walking.

 

[tiggspring]

Thanks Tigg!! My DS needs some pixie dust -- I think we need a trip to get some Mickey Hugs. I just can't lose hope that he will come out of this... I am a positive person, but this is really difficult.

I've been thinking of you tigg! Are things better for your DH???

THanks

Well we will know more tonight. DH proff finally got mid terms in just in time for the final class. Didnt help much with final though since it is already in. I have to admit I'm really anxious Maybe the kidness he showed her will limit her need to make him feel small. NEED LOTS OF PIXIE DUST!

 

[tiggspring]

Oops, I forgot to add my own update.

My diet and exercise has hit a little snag this week. First off it's lady's TMI week (hopefully that isn't really TMI, if so I apologize), then my husband found out that the position he's been hoping to get for the past few years might never be his all because he was never in the military, which of course upset him, which upset me. Any time he ends up depressed I end up depressed and in pain, which then makes him feel bad, which makes me feel bad for making him feel bad, and at that point I just have to laugh at how ridiculous it all is. Ah the power of love~. But just when the week was maybe looking up one of my lizards died out of nowhere. We didn't see it coming at all. Ryan was asleep when I found him too, so I just bawled my eyes out while trying to figure out what I should do with him. The idea of just leaving him there until the next morning didn't sit right with me. Ugh. I'm feeling better now, though that may have something to do with being medicated.

On a better note, I think we're going to Myrtle Beach this weekend to go to Alligator Adventure and the Ripley's Aquarium. They have a new dinosaur exhibit that I'm psyched to see. And Alligator Adventure now has bats! ... Clearly it's the little things. At the very least it'll get me walking.

Sorry about your not so fury friend.

Just a few disjointed thoughts before I forget..

As far as driving I think you are right to be concerned. Learning anything new is difficult for us add to it zoning out it could be dangerous. I stoped driving for nearly 6yrs for just this reason. I find things I learned before fibro are second nature everthing after its a tough go to remember. That doesnt mean you shouldn't learn just take your time an learn your limitations. I have a plan everytime I go more than 15 min from home as to what I will do if I cant drive. Sometimes I have gotten all the way to where I wanted to go only to have to turn around in parkinglot. On a couple occations DH had to pick me and kids up. Doesnt happen as much now that I can sleep while kids in school.

I totaly hear you on the writing thing. I was a big reader and still have moments where I can edit my DH papers but.....I cant remember what I read now so novels are out and I only can edit things I have a background in (luckily for dh we have same psych background and way of thinking of things) other topics I cant remeber unless they are repeated over and over like the news. Total news junkie now.

I too am stressed due to DH. Downside to having a good marriage and being a team is we sometimes sink together

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[brighteyes]

I've never learned to drive (I'm afraid to), and now the idea scares me even more than it did before. I know I'd end up zoning out or blanking out and who knows what that could lead to. It drives me crazy when I try to explain this to people and they insist that no, if I was driving I'd be more focused blah blah blah. Um... no? I know myself pretty well. ... Ooh that sorta turned into a rant there didn't it? Sorry about that.

I was going to ask my doctor about supplements the last time I was there, but I forgot. That's almost funny considering one of the things I was hoping to get a recommendation on was something to help my memory.

That's one of the things that bugs me the most about this whole fibro nonsense. I started writing stories when I was seven and writing has always been a big part of my life. So to suddenly have my brain turn to pudding and completely lose words kills me. I still try to write, but I know I'm not as good as I used to be. Luckily the friends I have who read my stories cut me a little slack. (Well I think they do anyway.)


Ugh, that's awful! Sending lots of good happy vibes his way! It's great that you're so supportive though. I know a lot of parents sometimes like to bury their heads in the sand, thinking that if something is wrong with their child it would reflect badly on them... or something. He's very lucky to have you.

Oops, I forgot to add my own update.

My diet and exercise has hit a little snag this week. First off it's lady's TMI week (hopefully that isn't really TMI, if so I apologize), then my husband found out that the position he's been hoping to get for the past few years might never be his all because he was never in the military, which of course upset him, which upset me. Any time he ends up depressed I end up depressed and in pain, which then makes him feel bad, which makes me feel bad for making him feel bad, and at that point I just have to laugh at how ridiculous it all is. Ah the power of love~. But just when the week was maybe looking up one of my lizards died out of nowhere. We didn't see it coming at all. Ryan was asleep when I found him too, so I just bawled my eyes out while trying to figure out what I should do with him. The idea of just leaving him there until the next morning didn't sit right with me. Ugh. I'm feeling better now, though that may have something to do with being medicated.

On a better note, I think we're going to Myrtle Beach this weekend to go to Alligator Adventure and the Ripley's Aquarium. They have a new dinosaur exhibit that I'm psyched to see. And Alligator Adventure now has bats! ... Clearly it's the little things. At the very least it'll get me walking.

Thanks- Now that DS has told me what's going on, I can be supportive. We used to just argue all the time, and now. not at all. Cause our stupid arguements were not the problem. He was just irritated and not happy at all, so it came out as being arguementative and defensive and rude. I can deal with this now that I know what I am dealing with and WHY he behaved that way.

Regarding driving, Well, Guess who turned LEFT on a RED light???
AND I think there was a red light camera there too. I am waiting for a ticket. Now why on earth would I do that you ask??? Well, let's see - It was late, I was coming home from work, worried about DS, pulled to a stop - knew it was a red light, then somehow, just thought it was green, and after looking both ways for traffic, made my turn. NOw smack in the middle of the intersection (it was a 3 way intersection- with no straight thru facing me - just the red light!!) I realized wt heck am i doing? But mid-turn already so I just kept going.

Waiting for my ticket for that dumb and dangerous move. But most of the time I am good. That was really bad.

At work, asking stupid questions on procedures I already know cause I am stressed. My boss asked me not to take any extra shifts cause my mind is just not all there, so it's not only you.

THanks

Well we will know more tonight. DH proff finally got mid terms in just in time for the final class. Didnt help much with final though since it is already in. I have to admit I'm really anxious Maybe the kidness he showed her will limit her need to make him feel small. NEED LOTS OF PIXIE DUST!

 

[tiggspring]

DH got a B- on midterm

One of the wose grades of his life but....enough to pass by the skin of his teeth since a B- in phd land is a B Now to pass the final. With his participation grade he should pass no matter what but another B- will garentee it. Just a little more pixie dust please!!! We are alomost there

Good thing DH ego is not wrapped up in grade just graduating.

He found out another student who falied with a C took their papers to another Proff completely different department (?) different school but same exact subject and was told You paper is fine I may have used different terminology here or there but thats style its a passing paper!

I've been sending lots of prayers for kindness this proffs way

Hope all is well with you all. So glad to see so many of us back up on the board. I miss you guys when its quiet.

 

[tiggspring]

Thanks- Now that DS has told me what's going on, I can be supportive. We used to just argue all the time, and now. not at all. Cause our stupid arguements were not the problem. He was just irritated and not happy at all, so it came out as being arguementative and defensive and rude. I can deal with this now that I know what I am dealing with and WHY he behaved that way.

Regarding driving, Well, Guess who turned LEFT on a RED light???
AND I think there was a red light camera there too. I am waiting for a ticket. Now why on earth would I do that you ask??? Well, let's see - It was late, I was coming home from work, worried about DS, pulled to a stop - knew it was a red light, then somehow, just thought it was green, and after looking both ways for traffic, made my turn. NOw smack in the middle of the intersection (it was a 3 way intersection- with no straight thru facing me - just the red light!!) I realized wt heck am i doing? But mid-turn already so I just kept going.

Waiting for my ticket for that dumb and dangerous move. But most of the time I am good. That was really bad.

At work, asking stupid questions on procedures I already know cause I am stressed. My boss asked me not to take any extra shifts cause my mind is just not all there, so it's not only you.

Sending thoughts of a camera malfunction your way

 

[brighteyes]

DH got a B- on midterm

One of the wose grades of his life but....enough to pass by the skin of his teeth since a B- in phd land is a B Now to pass the final. With his participation grade he should pass no matter what but another B- will garentee it. Just a little more pixie dust please!!! We are alomost there

Good thing DH ego is not wrapped up in grade just graduating.

He found out another student who falied with a C took their papers to another Proff completely different department (?) different school but same exact subject and was told You paper is fine I may have used different terminology here or there but thats style its a passing paper!

I've been sending lots of prayers for kindness this proffs way

Hope all is well with you all. So glad to see so many of us back up on the board. I miss you guys when its quiet.

Hey nothing wrong with a B- at all! Congrats to your DH!!!!!

Sending thoughts of a camera malfunction your way

 

[mommasita]

brighteyes: Lots of thoughts and more for you and your DS..

onnawufe; I hope you have a great time, and don't get down on yourself, you are doing great.

tiggspring; YEAH, that is wonderful ... I am still thinking of you all and everyone on the board.

I have been very inactive lately. Nothing wrong, just you know.. I have my 7 hours of memory testing on Thursday. Anxious for that , and then next week an appt with my Rheumy.. Nothing much happening aside from that. Dh mentioned giong away (no kids, we have NEVER) for a few days together, I will see where that leads.. They are 16 and 13 now, so I wouldn't feel as guilty.

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi everyone

Sorry I haven't been around in a while. I was away in NJ for almost a month, doing what I could for my niece who had major surgery. Fortunately I felt fairly decent while I was there and I felt good to be able to help her out.

Also I've been bogged down (you know, very limited brain capacity these days ) getting everything ready for our cruise in 3 weeks. I'll be so happy once we're stepping foot on the ship. Between now and then, all of the details and logistics of travel are on me.

I've been thinking about all of you. I'm sorry that I can't comment individually right now. But I have peeked in on the thread during the last few weeks. I will try and give proper replies to all of you this week. I fell down today (splat!) and I have a feeling that it's going to hurt worse tomorrow. I landed hard on both knees so that is just going to add to my overall pain. blah. Par for the course, right? lol

Anyway, I will finish reading this thread and start to reply. *HUGS* everyone!!!

 

[tiggspring]

Hi everyone

Sorry I haven't been around in a while. I was away in NJ for almost a month, doing what I could for my niece who had major surgery. Fortunately I felt fairly decent while I was there and I felt good to be able to help her out.

Also I've been bogged down (you know, very limited brain capacity these days ) getting everything ready for our cruise in 3 weeks. I'll be so happy once we're stepping foot on the ship. Between now and then, all of the details and logistics of travel are on me.

I've been thinking about all of you. I'm sorry that I can't comment individually right now. But I have peeked in on the thread during the last few weeks. I will try and give proper replies to all of you this week. I fell down today (splat!) and I have a feeling that it's going to hurt worse tomorrow. I landed hard on both knees so that is just going to add to my overall pain. blah. Par for the course, right? lol

Anyway, I will finish reading this thread and start to reply. *HUGS* everyone!!!

Sorry about the Fall! Take a really long shower

Soo freeked by the cruise date Not done shopping yet. our budget is waitning on a big check which always stresses me and I have to be done in two weeks so I can do my two weeks down time. I'm off my meds which of course is making things worse but I know it will pay of in the end. The stress of the last year has made losing weight totally impossible however I'm hoping to give it a good go these last 3 weeks. DH is finally back. His BP way down this am for first time in 3 years and he is slowly helping so I'm no longer a solo parent. I keep telling myself that stressing over the trip is GOOD STRESS but my poor fibro body isnt listening

Lots of pain free vibes and pixie dust to all

 

[TLSnell1981]

Oh Tiggspring... I'm nowhere near ready for our cruise. My newborn DGS has had health issues...my new foal as well. I also had hand surgery last week!

Hopefully, everyone is on the mend and all will work out.

 

[mommasita]

OMG Seaspray, I hope you are ok...

Everything will fall into place for the cruise, somehow it just does. I hope you enjoy it to the fullest! And have some painfree moments.

tiggspring: So glad you hear you are getting some help, and wishing some painfree moments for you also.


Last Thursday I had my ENTIRE day at the memory clinic. HORRIBLE, in a nutshell. I cried like a baby, and felt utterly stupid at most times. I came home and napped for 2 hours, and slept 11 hours that night. I think it was the most work and thinking I have had to do in years, and it did me in.

I filed with the Government for unjust dismissal. What have I got to lose? Nothing, as I have no job anyhow.

THe weather and sun have peeked out this weekend after tons of rain, and I have been sitting enjoying it. I always feel better and happier in the sun...

 

[TLSnell1981]

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Last Thursday I had my ENTIRE day at the memory clinic. HORRIBLE, in a nutshell. I cried like a baby, and felt utterly stupid at most times. I came home and napped for 2 hours, and slept 11 hours that night. I think it was the most work and thinking I have had to do in years, and it did me in.

I filed with the Government for unjust dismissal. What have I got to lose? Nothing, as I have no job anyhow.

THe weather and sun have peeked out this weekend after tons of rain, and I have been sitting enjoying it. I always feel better and happier in the sun...

 

[TLSnell1981]

Hi everyone

Sorry I haven't been around in a while. I was away in NJ for almost a month, doing what I could for my niece who had major surgery. Fortunately I felt fairly decent while I was there and I felt good to be able to help her out.

Also I've been bogged down (you know, very limited brain capacity these days ) getting everything ready for our cruise in 3 weeks. I'll be so happy once we're stepping foot on the ship. Between now and then, all of the details and logistics of travel are on me.

I've been thinking about all of you. I'm sorry that I can't comment individually right now. But I have peeked in on the thread during the last few weeks. I will try and give proper replies to all of you this week. I fell down today (splat!) and I have a feeling that it's going to hurt worse tomorrow. I landed hard on both knees so that is just going to add to my overall pain. blah. Par for the course, right? lol

Anyway, I will finish reading this thread and start to reply. *HUGS* everyone!!!

& now, that about covers it.