Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 , thanks for the e-mail. When my dad died i really don't remember feeling the depth of despair that i seem to be feeling now but then when i sat and thought about it i dawned on me that the nature of my dad's death probably had a lot to do with it. My dad drowned himself in May 1995 and i think really to this day i've been living with the shock of it because i know i've never really dealt with it, when i feel it all starting up i tend to push it to the side and i've always managed to do this, with my granda it's like i've been hit straight away and i don't know how to cope with the feelings that i have. I know i'll come through the other end but it's going to take time. Thanks again. .x Re: Kath Hi Ladies: I don't have a lot of time now, things caught up with me!!! I wanted to know if what is happening to me is that my oldest one finally moved to college. Chicago, no less. Is it the death of my father? I really feel disorganized! Josie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Yes Atkins is the only diet that I wasn't hungry on and it worked for me (while I was sticking with it) Kath Re: Kath > Dear Kath: > > Yes, I found that this past year, when the realization that my daughter would > be leaving soon, I made more time for both of them by cutting back. We can > never substitute for the time spent together, even is it is doing nothing much. > I am glad you still have a daughter at home! How old is she? Going back to > school is a huge commitment, and you will have plenty of time for it when you > have less responsibilities. I am sorry life feels like a roller coaster, > maybe yu can take a walk at least once a week. Would your daughter go with you? > You could get is done by the time your husband gets home! > > A couple of years ago, the telephone outlet for the computer in each of their > rooms got damaged (from mistreatment, I am sure). They kept asking to have > them fixed, bu I ignored them and kept puttingit off. They had to go on the > computer in the family room from then on, so I could be there with them any time > I wanted. I told just before she left & she thought it was cute/evil > of me! LOL! > > Your diet routine seems like mine used to be! After my change of life, I > went up to 150 lbs., I am short with tiny bones. That was 8 lbs more than my > pregnacy weight, I exercised and got down to a stable weight, but could loose no > more for over 6 years. Last Thanksgiving I could not continue exercising > regularly, and stayed in the same weight. Finally, 2 months ago I went on the > Atkins diet, after several others, including our own South Beach Diet. I now > lost 12 lbs. Conclusion: I think exercise makes you more healthy and feel > better, but in order to loose weight , the only thing that worked was not eating. > Atkins takes you out of the carbohydrate addiction, and with the increased > protein intake, I am never hungry. I also added flaxseed oil to the diet and > watch out for the cholesterol content in all foods, and drink 8 oz of water > before meals. I am 58 years old and have to get back to exercising to keep my > metabolism up, etc. > > I am glad you are using your time for your family. That is the best way you > can take care of yourself. My best to you Kath, keep in touch, hugs, > > Josie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Josie, You are " disorganized " as your whole schedule is out of whack! We are really creatures of habit and when we spend hours taking care of children or LBD patients that use a lot of that time, time gets structured in a certain way. When that goes away, {daughter and Dad} we need to restructure our time or we feel " disorganized. " Then we have to get familiar with the new schedule. Hope things settle in for you. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Yeah baby, and I am drinking the whole thing...anyone want to join me? Kath Re: Simmel: Re: re: > > > > > >> Hi, Simmel, > >> > >> Even though I am a child, not a spouse, of an LBD sufferer, I sympathize > >with > >> how you are feeling. Sometimes it feels like there is a 400 pound > gorilla > >on > >> top of me, and he is never going to move. My dad and I have worked > >together > >> for 17 years, and since he has been ill, I have lived with my parents. I > >knew > >> my mother just couldn't do all that by herself. I still bring my Dad to > >work > >> with me in the mornings. Whenever I do get the chance to go out, I > >constantly > >> am worried about my dad at home. My cell phone has become like another > >> appendage. As much as I would like to get away from the cell phone, it > >does give > >> me some comfort to know that Mom can reach me whenever there is a > problem. > >I > >> can always be home within a matter of minutes. > >> > >> I try not to loose my patience with Dad, but sometimes I do. My sister > >> thinks I'm crazy for being unpleasant, but she's not dealing with it > 24/7. > >I guess > >> I wish that more children and siblings would get involved with caring for > >> their aging parents. The people in this group are so wonderful for > taking > >care > >> of their parent(s). I wish more of the rest of the world out there would > >> follow their example. > >> > >> Well, enough rambling. I just wanted you to know that we are here with > >you, > >> and thinking of you. > >> > >> Big hugs, > >> > >> Piper > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Oh me, me..i could sure do with getting pissed right now Kath.:-) .x Re: Simmel: Re: re: > > > > > >> Hi, Simmel, > >> > >> Even though I am a child, not a spouse, of an LBD sufferer, I sympathize > >with > >> how you are feeling. Sometimes it feels like there is a 400 pound > gorilla > >on > >> top of me, and he is never going to move. My dad and I have worked > >together > >> for 17 years, and since he has been ill, I have lived with my parents. I > >knew > >> my mother just couldn't do all that by herself. I still bring my Dad to > >work > >> with me in the mornings. Whenever I do get the chance to go out, I > >constantly > >> am worried about my dad at home. My cell phone has become like another > >> appendage. As much as I would like to get away from the cell phone, it > >does give > >> me some comfort to know that Mom can reach me whenever there is a > problem. > >I > >> can always be home within a matter of minutes. > >> > >> I try not to loose my patience with Dad, but sometimes I do. My sister > >> thinks I'm crazy for being unpleasant, but she's not dealing with it > 24/7. > >I guess > >> I wish that more children and siblings would get involved with caring for > >> their aging parents. The people in this group are so wonderful for > taking > >care > >> of their parent(s). I wish more of the rest of the world out there would > >> follow their example. > >> > >> Well, enough rambling. I just wanted you to know that we are here with > >you, > >> and thinking of you. > >> > >> Big hugs, > >> > >> Piper > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Thanks Piper, I will be sure to raise a glass to you and the rest of the gang! Kath Kath > Hey, Kath, > > Congratulations on the Cancun trip! It sounds like such fun! Have one of > those drinks with the little umbrellas in them for me! > > Hugs, > > Piper > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Thanks Kath! It was nice to be back at school. Our whole household was up and at'em at 6 am today and it was far from a " smooth " transition but, in the end, it was nice getting back. As I told Sally, I hadn't realized how much I missed teaching until I went back. Hope you too had a good day today, Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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