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 Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 06:57 PM
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| Cat wrote: | | Pippa wrote: | | Cat wrote: | Oh hon, I'm sorry to hear that you aren't doing well.
I found one thing that helped me was understanding what was going on. When I was having a panic attack, it felt like something awful was going to happen, or like I was having a heart attack or something ~ really a scary feeling. Knowing what is actually going on lessoned the fear I felt.
And remember that this is your body's way of telling you that you've been under too much for too long. It's warning you that you need to do something before the stress you have been under does some harm to your body. Things are out of whack, and you need to re-balance yourself. If your stomach is bothering you, then acidophilus or yogurt may help. Try to watch the caffeine, and anything that pushes your system. Find things that comfort you. You need to take care of yourself, although it's easy to forget to do that when caring for everyone else. For caregivers, it can be really hard to take the time to care for your own health, but we can only push ourselves so far before we have health problems. We care about you, Pippa, so please take care of you! |
I know Cat and that's such a comfort !
But I have been taking care of people ALL my life, I dont know anything else ! How do you relex when you know there is some one who needs your help ? Fred my husband got ill after being exposed to a very high dose of radioactive steam...I took care of my best friend for 5 years after his wife died to breast canser when he died of a series of heartattacks within 24 hours still holding my hand...a close friend got in trouble with the police and I had to take care of his wife and children...my parents are 75 and 80 years old so I have to take care of them as well !!!
So you see....I dont know anything else !
How do you stop taking care of those you love and care about ???? |
And that, is a Hell of a good question! I'd be lying if I said I had been able to accomplish that. I just know what happens if you don't take care of yourself when you start getting these warning signs.
I ignored those signs, and now I am faced with the possibility of the autoimmune disease I have becoming lymphoma, or MS, or the possibility of my kidneys and eyes shutting down. I can no longer take care of those around me the way I want to, and the guilt is terrible.
If I could go back in time, I think I'd try harder to listen to what my body was saying before it was too late. I'd feel better now, and I'd actually be better able to care for those I love.
Be smarter than I was, Pippa. Dang, that shouldn't be hard...... ; ) |
 Always, always in my prayers as always, Cat. You're getting me to crying now. And you know with my looks red eyes and nose doesn't go good with brownish greyish fuzzy hair.  |
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 07:21 PM
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Sis....
There is a vast amount of positve energy in this Universe of ours; far more than than we, as a species can recognize.....the epiphony that there is the same amount of good as evil is a harsh statement for most....but didn't G*D create the negetive?
and tests....
Hugs and more Hugs!
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 07:57 PM
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| DOC wrote: | Pippa:
Just look in the mirror and say to yourself, "I have many friends that care about me and besides, PM (DOC) thinks I'm cute!"
Hope your feeling better; sorry I have not been around that offen.
~Doc  |
Without you all I might not be here at all anymore ...
And PM ... here's a big {HUG} just for being you ! |
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 08:09 PM
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I know Danny....and I really try to remember there is a balance in life...
My problem is just that the balance is out of my life right now...
What if I'm not strong enough to get my grip on life back again....
I'm so sorry...I should be ashamed complaining to all of you while there is so much more sadness and grieve than just my problems.
I'm just a drop in a bucket while while there's an ocean of sadness for others. |
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 08:11 PM
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| jena_fuller wrote: | acupuncture, breathing exercises and meditation will help control that.
Sorry so bad times for you! |
Thank you Jena.
I might try the acupuncture ! |
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 08:15 PM
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| Mirizor wrote: | | Pippa wrote: | | Mirizor wrote: | | Pippa wrote: | | Mirizor wrote: | | Pippa wrote: | | Trying to Sis....SOOOOO trying to !!!! |
And have you tried listening to your favorite music (preferably through earphones or headphones) with no other distractions? Just focus on the music. |
I tried that, but for some reason I'm to restless to listen for more than 5 minutes  |
Then my next question is....
WWJD?
I am guilty of not listening either. |
It's so stupid Mary...I feel stupid for not being able to control my body and mind just because of some problems the last few years !
I'm tired, but cant sleep ...I'm hungry but cant eat...
I know it's all in the mind, but I HATE BEING LIKE THIS !!!! |
Yes, it is very much in the mind. I KNOW.
I am going through stress right now like you wouldn't believe. Kevin is still out of a job. Bills are piling up. That kind of thing. And I have my husband here to help me try to balance it all out.
IT ISN'T EASY.
But don't forget you have friends here who really care about you if you need someone to talk to. It is best to talk about it like I am doing here.
I did send you an email a couple of days ago. Don't know if you received it. |
I'm so sorry girl...
See, that's what I mean...I'm so selfish in my complaining that I forget others have there problems as well !
I wish I had a magic wand ...than I would wave and make all your problems vanish....
And YES...i did get them, they were a small sunbeam in the darkness !
So THANK YOU for those pics ! |
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 08:20 PM
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| Pippa wrote: | | Mirizor wrote: | | Pippa wrote: | | Mirizor wrote: | | Pippa wrote: | | Mirizor wrote: | | Pippa wrote: | | Trying to Sis....SOOOOO trying to !!!! |
And have you tried listening to your favorite music (preferably through earphones or headphones) with no other distractions? Just focus on the music. |
I tried that, but for some reason I'm to restless to listen for more than 5 minutes |
Then my next question is....
WWJD?
I am guilty of not listening either. |
It's so stupid Mary...I feel stupid for not being able to control my body and mind just because of some problems the last few years !
I'm tired, but cant sleep ...I'm hungry but cant eat...
I know it's all in the mind, but I HATE BEING LIKE THIS !!!! |
Yes, it is very much in the mind. I KNOW.
I am going through stress right now like you wouldn't believe. Kevin is still out of a job. Bills are piling up. That kind of thing. And I have my husband here to help me try to balance it all out.
IT ISN'T EASY.
But don't forget you have friends here who really care about you if you need someone to talk to. It is best to talk about it like I am doing here.
I did send you an email a couple of days ago. Don't know if you received it. |
I'm so sorry girl...
See, that's what I mean...I'm so selfish in my complaining that I forget others have there problems as well !
I wish I had a magic wand ...than I would wave and make all your problems vanish....
And YES...i did get them, they were a small sunbeam in the darkness !
So THANK YOU for those pics ! |
You were not being selfish Pippa. It is good that you are making us aware of how you are doing, because we do miss you.
And I know those pics cheered me up too when I saw them.
Ok, I have to get ready for work now. Please keep in touch. |
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 08:27 PM
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Here's hoping you're feeling better, darlin' Pippa. |
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 08:35 PM
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Here's hoping you're feeling better, darlin' Pippa. |
Awwww...thank you sweetheart ! |
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Posted: Jul 23, 2008 - 12:31 AM
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Posted: Jul 23, 2008 - 07:35 AM
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Posted: Jul 23, 2008 - 07:52 AM
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How ya doin darlin? We are all here for you!  |
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Posted: Jul 23, 2008 - 07:58 AM
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A bit better now Sue Mary,knowing there are so many of you who really care !
My arms are not long enough to hug you all from over here so THIS should do for now.....
{HUGS} |
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Posted: Jul 23, 2008 - 08:06 AM
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| The only thing that helps me is companionship with kind and caring people. It keeps me from feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Talking helps my perspective. |
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Posted: Jul 23, 2008 - 08:06 AM
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| {hug hug hug hug group hug} |
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