Re: Trying to survive the holidays.

[Guest guest]

Just say 'no'. Accept your own limitations and don't let anyone tell you

otherwise.

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> Does anyone have a suggestion to make the process leading up to and during the

holiday do-able?

> Thank you.

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[Guest guest]

I think it would be helpful if you described your " process " and your specific

situation. The challenges that one faces during the holidays vary greatly -

large or small family, staying home vs. visiting vs. hosting others, children or

no children, etc. etc. etc. What aspects cause you the most problems?

Margie

[Guest guest]

my old mill is absolutely right! Also, ignore anyone who tries to tell

you about how they have it all figured out and think they're gonna

cure your chronic pain. This is especially bad for people with

Fibromyalgia [my first diagnosis] since people actually have heard of

it, thanks to Lyrica commercials [a mixed blessing, people recognizing

it, not the Lyrica]. Apparently, everyone and their uncle thinks that

we want to hear every " treatment " or " cure " being touted. Diet,

exercise, and positive thinking have their limits and for some reason,

people just don't get that. I feel so bad for the people who got to

hear about Lyrica from every person they knew. Lucky for me, I have

only a few people who I see over the holidays and they all ask me for

medical advise and know better than to recommend any commercial

product (I had one person tell me about a clinical trial, but that was

actually helpful)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Steve M in PA

Just say 'no'. Accept your own limitations and don't let anyone tell

you otherwise.

Does anyone have a suggestion to make the process leading up to and

during the holiday do-able?

Thank you.

[Guest guest]

thank you. But, I do try to look at others' 'help' from the perspective that

they are only trying to help. It can be very annoying talking to all the mini

medical professionals out there, but I try to believe they really want to help.

Pretty much, my answer is I've already tried that. Me, I've skipped Christmas

for 2 years now, and plan on spending it on the beach. Best decision I've made

in the 20 years I've had this. Either way, please have a gentle and joyful

Christmas.

> Does anyone have a suggestion to make the process leading up to and

> during the holiday do-able?

> Thank you.

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