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01-08-2009, 11:44 PM | #1 | |||
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Momma (COK) gave me some good advice:
"Depression is demon that raises its ugly head and is hard to get past...but you can, by focusing on those things that give you comfort." And in a post about pain, and how to cope, I heard her say: "the things you enjoy...those things make life bearable...those tiny things we enjoy even when we are at our lowest" When our pain level is very high, or when we are exhausted by dealing with the pain, it can seem hard to think of things that comfort us. But if you really try, you could all probably think of things that comfort us and try to find a way to work them into our lives more frequently. ~I am going to try to focus on how good my new pillow feels (after I have tried many special pillows that were not that great) ~Make myself special flavored teas more often, and if am too sick to fix it, ask someone to fix me a cup of tea. (I usually feel like that is not an important enough to ask for help with) ~and keep an open mind and try to identify one more thing this week. Of course, two small things that always give me comfort are my furkids.
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01-09-2009, 08:03 PM | #2 | |||
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when i am really down frank will just hold me and caress my head ...
another thing i find helps when i am depressed is rocking ...
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01-09-2009, 09:38 PM | #3 | |||
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oh when in pain, or just the numbness, or overwhelmed, or worn out, or all of the above...
the comfort when my 3 year old now, she is speech delayed, and now is talking up a storm..not always clear yet... the other day..I was so feeling awful, but think worked up too much about my work that I couldnt fall asleep for a nap... my 3 year old came in, I was teary eyed, she didnt notice..(teary eyed due to just tired of it all kind of day) she walked up...and said I love you mommy!! ahhh those moments I treasure and hold dear to keep me going... Coffee, feels warm and comforting at times for me... massage, although I dont get one often due to expensive but way overdo now that I think of it..been months since last one. trying as you said to take time to enjoy the little things makes a difference..thanks for the reminder and thread..hugssss hugsss to all, in case you find them as a comfort HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSS,sarah
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01-09-2009, 10:53 PM | #4 | |||
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I use my heated fitted mattress pad, and my heated throw for my back and knees, and my 3 for babies, with the 10 lber curled up next to my back and if I cry they are sad!
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Back injury 1999, PN,DDD, Spinal Stenosis, Arthritis, Chronic pain, Lumbar Fusion 6-06, Pain Worse then Ever Since!10-10-06 Arachnoiditis! CES! now numbness from waist to thighs, bowel, bladder paralysis, self caths, chronic constipation. Left sided weakness! No appetite depression! Bed 22 hrs day! Under care of PM 3 years. Diabetic, lost over 100 lbs was 300+, now 174 lbs. Normal labs, diet controlled! |
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01-10-2009, 04:20 PM | #5 | |||
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come on all,
there must be other comforts or ideas for comforting or making you smile??!! hugss all, sarah
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01-10-2009, 05:26 PM | #6 | |||
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Breathe in from nose and slowly out through your mouth concentrating on the breathing first then when you get the hang of it think of some thing or some place that brings you joy.
Hang in there! Lots of hugs and Doxie kisses, Doxie |
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01-11-2009, 02:51 PM | #7 | ||
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Helping others.
It takes my mind off my chronic pain. Whom used to have a name.
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01-11-2009, 03:36 PM | #8 | |||
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Music is my comfort when things get bad...
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01-11-2009, 05:13 PM | #9 | |||
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making a child smile at my work is wonderful for me too...
I manage a McDonald's and love to get kids smiling, and going into lobby and chatting with families and babies... hugss,sarah
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01-31-2009, 07:04 AM | #10 | |||
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Good thread.
~ A good old fashioned soak in the bathtub with a candle and classical music. ~ Finding a wonderful nature show on TV. Recently saw an amazing one on the migration of monarch butterflies. It was fascinating if you like that sort of thing. ~ A real wood, crackling fire in the fireplace. Smells great. I have this perhaps crazy theory that as the wood burns, it gives out energy and we absorb it as we sit in front of it.(I know, sounds like I am ready to be institutionalized!) I feel the same thing sitting at the beach as each wave breaks and releases it's energy. My theory as to why these two activities are so universally loved by everyone. ~ Calling a friend or relative I love but have not spoken with in a long time. Cheers, Diandra |
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