[GmaSue]

Based on Doxie's thread, I was thinking maybe we could start a list of things we have learned not to "spend" spoons on. I'm sure everyone's list would be different and maybe we could learn how to be smarter spoon spenders by comparing notes.

umm...umm... thinking what to start with. I have learned the hard way to make a lot of accomodations to be able to function, so I will just need to decide which ones to post.

1. Splurge (if you must think of that way) on having the right tools for any and all jobs & activities. Saves stress on your body and is safer, too.
Examples:
Have a nice sturdy little step stool in most rooms, so you are not reaching farther than you should.

When doing chores such as raking or painting or repairing things, always use any devices that will make the task easier.

Have a very coomfortable, ergo chair for computer use and paper work.

2. Think outside of the box when it comes to scheduling appts and activities. Examples include physicals, fasting labs, etc.) Yes, I know the office will try to get you to schedule for their convenience. I just tell them, "I don't think you want to see what I look like and sound like in the morning! You will wish I had waited until afternoon when I fely better.)

Holidays and special celebrations can be on a flexible schedule. Celebrate when you can-not when the calendar dictates. We try to celebrate things early, rather than late. It feels less like you are missing out that way.

3. Think about how many spoons it takes to be around some family members and friends. Is it worth it? If so, great. If not, edit your exposure to them. If some people are easy to be around and even seem to add spoons to your cup-see them more.

4. Rethink family patterns. (Remember the story abt the woman cutting the end of her roast off before she put it in the pan?) We can learn a new way to do things-a way that works for us. If your family always kept the PB in the fridge, discover how much easier it is to spread peanut butter if it is room temperature. Rags don't need to be folded-just toss them in a drawer or container. Vacuuming your cat and dog is easier than cleaning up pet hair in zillions of crevices and corners. Throw coupons away without feeling guilty.
Quit doing (choosing, shopping, wrapping, delivering) presents for so many people. Stick to a select few and send money-usually more appreciated anyway.

[who moi]

I also think each family member should READ the spoon theory first and actually have them do it physically...

(the original story was actually about Lupus, but the author has graciously enough to let people change the "disease/illness" to whatever suits them with her permission)

in my personal experience. People can empathize but can never fully realize...

and I think it goes true for any of us...

one might have MS and is suffering from it, but if they didn't have TS, how would they know what TSers are going through...

the spoons can be forks sometimes as well, because sometimes, it needs to be sharp to let them fall on the toes to jab so they'll understand that there are PAINS involved...

to me, we no longer need to educate ourselves about our own spoons...it is about educating others about the spoons, forks and knives that we carry...and let's hand them the whole drawer full (from a big huge restaurant) and let them feel the "WEIGHT"

so, I would recommend against PLASTIC spoons (too light)

[Hockey]

I don't iron anymore. So what if my clothes are wrinkled? At least that way they match the rest of me.

[who moi]

Originally Posted by Hockey

I don't iron anymore. So what if my clothes are wrinkled? At least that way they match the rest of me.

ROFL....I SHARE THE VERY SAME PHILOSOPHY!!!!

I once set the iron to Permanent press thinking that this is too cool, I only need to press this cloth ONE time and it will be permanent...

but after each wash, I'd have to iron it again and again on Perm press....

I threw that iron away..

years later, I got married da wife was ironing. She's really into ironing, she's anti-wrinkle while I am Perrywrinkle Como..

anyways, I told her to set it on Permanent press setting because I just bought the darn iron (and I never used it) and she wouldn't have to iron them anymore....

she laughed so hard I thought the clothes would fall off the ironing board and the iron would fall on her foot thus creating an IRONY instead of IRONING... I hate it when I have to hint at my own unfunny punchlines..LOL

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to save a few spoons...I think all telemarketers should read the story. We're just too tired to even answer the phone to hear them talk and then having to waste spit(that's about 10 spoons per spit) on why we don't want what they want to sell...

[who moi]

[GmaSue]

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[Alffe]

LOLOL!! What a great way to start the day!!!