I find a lot of comfort & support in reading & communicating with those that are basically “in the same boat.” No one can really understand what you go through unless they too have experienced the same thing. Sad but true-I would rather chat with people such as yourself that “get it”.

For example, my husband ‘tries’ to understand-but truly he can not-he is only living it by observation. That is not to say that it’s not difficult on the caregivers-because it is.

I believe you know exactly what I mean without explaining & that is so very important to me. Keep up the great work on your blog!

Take care,
Jeannette :>)

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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE CHRONIC ILLNESS WHEN… =-.

The good news is that consistent sleep simply interspersed w/extra sleep is ideal & more achievable then what’s typically envisioned. Remember too, tho’, to just stop & take a deep breath (or 10), my dear man.

recovering insomniac |_|)

Working was also my primary coping strategy. I was a nurse and I would go to work, put my head down, trudge through whatever I needed to do and focus on other people instead of my own problems. The only problem with having only one coping strategy is that when you can no longer do that and have A LOT of time on your hands just to think, it becomes overwhelming and really dangerous. I’ve been to a mighty dark place more than once…

Anyhow just wanted you to know that I really enjoyed your post and look forward to visiting your site often.

Take care,
Jeannette:>)

Our stories are similar & tis an irony one motivation for being constantly on the go was as a distraction. I continue to use distraction as my primary coping strategy but in far more restful ways. The brain & body DO still argue tho’.

I greatly appreciate your input on this one — that mighty dark place is important to be aware of — & truly hope you’re still enjoying the blog!?

fellow coping strategist |_|)

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I HAVE HOPE AGAIN!!! =-.

*slap* For all the concern Twitter may be a time-waster, it does help slow us down (if a bit much at times).

yet another Twitter addict |_|)

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Thoughts assembled from a collection of mental post-it-notes =-.

I should subscribe; I’d miss less of this good stuff.

Thanx! I do hope this encouraged you to rest more as every little bit does make a big difference. Remember too, rest isn’t just sleep; downtime in any form is crucial.

Here’s hoping you did subscribe.. I may not post consistently but I post well. ::heehee::

Dorian |_|)

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Five Reasons Users Don’t Make Your Day =-.