I am a control freak and for the past few months I have constructed a very rigid schedule to try and get my symptoms under control. I have avoided doing anything that changes my schedule and might make my symptoms worse. I eat a similar meals at the same time, I use my 10's machine the same time, I meditate the same time, I get in bed the same time, etc. To a degree this has helped and I do know as far as sleep there is much written about maintaining a regular routine. Unfortunately this has caused me to say no to opportunities, especially nighttime ones, even if I am feeling well.

Yesterday my friend called to offer me a free ticket to see "Swan Lake" with her. I surprised myself and said YES! It was beautiful and we had a marvelous time. I did not have any symptoms at the performance and even though I didn't get home until late I fell asleep quickly, only got up 1 time to apply some lotion and slept the rest of the night symptom free.

I'm thinking my mind plays a bigger part in all of this then I have realized

That's great news Pinkynose...I'm happy for you and it's great to read some positive news!

All the best,

Cliffman

pinkynose,
Glad to you hear you had such a fine time. For me its pretty important to make room for unexpected pleasures. Its rather like the icing on a cake. The good distractions add a lot to our life.

Pinkynose,

Great to hear you enjoyed the Ballet, although I would have been asleep well before it ended

It does you good to change things up if you can possibly bear it.

Dave.

I played with my kids all weekend. I also managed to cook myself a meal and do some cleaning. It would seem pedestrian to many, but to me it can be too much most days. So far, so good.

Some Infinity with my daughter, The Walking Dead with my wife and hopefully some sleep. Pretty good, pretty, pretty good. *Larry David Tone*

Sounds like you had a great time. The more you can distract your mind by doing pleasurable things, the better you will feel. And the fact that it was spontaneous is even better - then you don't have time to worry about how bad it might be - you just go out and do it.

It doesn't sound pedestrian to me. Enjoy your time with those kids to the fullest!!! They grow up fast, so take every opportunity you can get.

My kids are in college, and I had a chance to visit them for the first time in two months this past weekend - that was a great day for me.

Great days for Jon and Ragtop with the kids! It really does not matter how old they are, just to spend quality time makes a Day.

On All Hallows Eve, my daughter, s-i-l, granddaughter and granddog are coming to see me. Spending time, then leaving the dog with me overnight for my canine 'love fix'.

That will be a good day, no matter how I feel.

Dave.

EnglishDave,
What a Treat! And your overnight guest sounds perfect.
carol