Tag: mental-health

Winter Recovery

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I had thumb surgery on Wednesday on my dominant hand. I am in a cast for three weeks then a splint for a few weeks. Today the pain is off the charts. I can’t do anything to get my mind off of it so I thought this would be a perfect time to post.

There hasn’t been much going on in my world except doctor’s appointments. I went to my Rheumatologist, and we discussed how the infusion I am on for the Rheumatoid Arthritis is wearing off at 6 weeks, not lasting the full 8 weeks it is supposed to. She increased the dosage and wants to see if that takes care of that. If not, we will change the frequency to every 6 weeks. I just know that those last two weeks have been hell. I don’t care which way fixes the issue as long as one of them does.

We survived the brutal snowstorm. We are fortunate enough to have a wood pellet stove we use as our primary heat source. Our furnace was not continually running during the brutally cold temperatures. The heat from wood heat is so much warmer than any other heat source in my opinion. Do you agree?

We also had company during the weekend. Our oldest grandchild stayed with us and helped dig us out. he helped shovel the sidewalks and driveway. He is a good kid, always willing to help.

What did you do this weekend? Did you stay in? Have to work? Craft? Tell me how you survived the winter storm.

I used too many spoons

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This is typical of me, I have to truthfully say. I am like most of us. When I have a day that I feel decent, I overdo it. It is like I have to make up for all the times I am not abl to do the things I used to do so easily, things that are either difficult or impossible now.

All I did is go on a motorcycle ride for a few hours. That was all it took. I wasn’t even the driver, just a passenger. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride, I have to admit. I feel my best when I am on the bike with my husband. I find a peace then that I do not have any other time in my life. That is my time to really connect with God. This is my time to release all concerns to Him.

I fight with feeling a deep anger for having this disease. I am, I believe, a good person, why was I dealt with this? Then I remember, everything is a lesson, Whether that lesson is for me or for someone else remains to be seen. Maybe this is God’s way of teaching me patience, something I am not know for. I don’t know I was given this cross to bear, but I will bear it to the best of my ability.

I fought hard to find a diagnosis for everything that was going on with me. It took a few doctors and a lot of persistence, but I was finally given answers as to what was taking me down. Whatever this post today may teach you, let it be to never give up. Maybe your life is a lesson to someone else, or maybe it is something you need to learn yourself. Whichever, DON’T GIVE UP! You are loved and wanted.

How long did it take you to get your diagnosis?

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