Re: Question for Topper -- ME time reminder

[Guest guest]

Topper,

When I was first diagnoised with the graves I found the National

Graves Association. They say you do the RAI and get well. I now know

thru the groups that is one of the worst sites anyone with graves

could go to. They moderate all the posts on the forum and allow no

anti RAI stuff on there at all and ban members that try. I didn't

discover the Yahoo groups till a few years later. Big Sigh!

Stress....It's an everyday thing! YOu go girl keep stressing the me time!

Have fun with your baking today!

Sami

>

> You and me both with the RAI... for me, cuz the first doc blew me

off, by

> the time I was finally diagnosed it was RAI or die, thanks to his

> negligence.. but, as far as I'm concerned, RAI is for cancer and when

> nothing else will do the job.

>

> Stress... With stress coming up more and more lately I think it's time

> that we start reminding each other of ME time.

>

> ME time is mandatory, I feel, for anyone dealing with adrenal fatigue,

> or, for that matter, anyone that is in a position where adrenal fatigue

> is possible.. so pretty much anyone with a thyroid disorder.

>

> ME time is simple. It's a chunk of time that you set aside just for YOU.

> How much, how often, and when... you get to figure that out...

personally

> I like to try to do a bit every day, though that doesn't always work

out.

>

> This little chunk of time, be it 5 minutes or 30 minutes is a time when

> you get to do something solely for your own relaxation and pleasure. No

> one gets to interrupt it, no on gets to intrude on it, no one gets to

> share it.. it's totally just for you.

>

> What you do during your ME time is what YOU want just for YOU.

> Something to relax your mind and body, center your soul, whatever you

> want to call it... to refocus YOU on YOU and allow your body to recharge

> and to heal.

>

> You could do any of a gazillion things, depending on what kind of stuff

> you like to do. Doesn't have to be the same thing.. just what you WANT

> to do.. not what you HAVE to do.

>

> It could be:

> a bubble bath

> reading a book

> sitting in the grass under a tree and watching the clouds

> sitting in a chair in the shade and watching your garden grow

> going for a walk (if you're up to it)

> going fishing

> sitting on a bench at the park and watching kids or dogs play

> sitting at the zoo and watching the animals.

> taking a book to a botanical garden or conservatory and reading

> sitting by the water and listening to nature

> curling up in a chair and listening to your favorite music

>

> If it's a busy day and your all frazzled with a mile long list of things

> to do... set the timer on the stove for five or ten minutes, sit in a

> chair, calm, eyes closed, lean back and get totally relaxed and

comfy and

> don't think of a think... let that timer bring you back to reality.

>

> On a regular day with a ton of stuff to do and it's like that all the

> time... after the kids are off to school, the washer loaded, the supper

> started.. whatever... take something nice to drink, water, juice, milk,

> herbal tea... and go to the window, step outside, whatever your location

> allows and get some fresh air, feel the breeze, the sun on your skin.

> Take a deep breath, hold it for a count of three.. let it out slow....

> relax.. just enjoy it... Set a timer, if you like, so that you can

> absolutely and thoroughly enjoy that few minutes of breathing space and

> not have to think of how long a break you took.

>

> It's really amazing how much a few minutes of total relaxation can

> recharge you, mind and body, when you are frazzled.

>

> I can go on and on with this subject... it's near and dear to my heart.

> On my hectic mornings, when I sometimes feel like I can't take another

> step.... I'll set that timer on the kitchen stove and give myself five

> minutes to just totally vege on the chair by the french doors... Five

> minutes to go limp, not think of anything except breathing... long and

> deep and slow....

>

> Today is Friday, about my most hectic day of the week... Wish me luck!

>

> hehehe

>

> Topper ()

>

[Guest guest]

...and I bet they don't talk of any of the potential side effects.

In my case it was do it or die... Okay.. I have to deal with that.. but

if I'd have been aware of potential future problems I'd have been on the

look out and taken steps to minimize them.. that would have been the

right thing to do.. but they don't tell you squat...

...... quietly climbing down off soap box...

too nice a day for an oratory...

Baking was wonderful.. after yesterday being pretty crappy for me I was

pleased that today went well. Got all my chores done in proper time and

all my little meals (27 of them) are set up till Monday... just 'grab n

eat' all weekend!!!

Topper ()

On Fri, 18 May 2007 17:37:16 -0000 " Sami " samkelly729@...>

writes:

> Topper,

> When I was first diagnosed with the graves I found the National

> Graves Association. They say you do the RAI and get well. I now

> know

> thru the groups that is one of the worst sites anyone with graves

> could go to. They moderate all the posts on the forum and allow no

> anti RAI stuff on there at all and ban members that try. I didn't

> discover the Yahoo groups till a few years later. Big Sigh!

>

> Stress....It's an everyday thing! YOu go girl keep stressing the me

> time!

>

> Have fun with your baking today!

>

> Sami