Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 Thanks Jackie, When I hear I'm not the only one going through this, I feel alot better. It's little things too. Like the " sticker " . Thanks again... staying 'abled' > , > > Do not feel bad about using your handicapped sticker. I got over that > years ago. I have had people stop me or give me looks because I look young > and agile, but I do not let them affect me. As we all know, do not judge > anyone until you can walk a mile in their shoes, or in our case, maybe > only a couple of steps! > > Also, use the riding carts at the food store, Anything you can do to allow > you to conserve energy you should utilize. This allows me to get all the > things done that have be on a daily basis so I can conserve my energy. I > figure if I can save the energy of walking around the food store, then I > will still have energy to unload the groceries and put them away. Life is > all about accomodating and working around our disability, so we can stay > abled! > > I know this is all stuff you already know, but try to change your mindset. > You would be surprised at how many people will actully admire you for > getting out there and doing what you need to do, no matter how that may > be. > > Jackie > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 This has always been my goal, except for about 9 years of running from CMT 'fears' and drowning my sorrows with Cuervo. To stay 'able' I exercise, pay attention to my diet and nutrition, take Vitamin E as supplementation, adhere to a 12 step program for my emotional and spiritual needs, and worship with a spiritual community I have chosen. In addition, I also believe in staying 'mentally' able, and therefore read extensively. I am also following with a keen interest in Third Era Medicine and some healing practices used in Africa learned by one of our Santa Barbara doctors. All of this seems to keep me 'at the top of my game' so that I am 'able' to receive and give love at the right moment. ~ Gretchen Quote
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Posted October 24, 2006 Are you talking about me Gretchen...lol sort of...not funny at all really.... Is there a time line to drown in your sorrows.. Wait, I can answer that, not really. Quote
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