everyone has given wonderful advice, and i too wish you the best......please write your thoughts down, ***** all you want and try to stay focused on what is good in your life...........big gentle hugs to you.

Hi Abbie,

Just letting you know that just because we don't hear from you doesn't mean we aren't thinking of you. Hang in there, you're doing so well...
all the best xx

just wanted to let everyone know that i am still hanging in here.... things are not any better, had dr appointment schedule---he cancelled. right now, i don't know which way to turn....

not that it makes any difference but now i have a nasty cold---fever, coughing, stuffed/runny sinuses. the worst part about this is i can't take anything for them... docs said no.

with christmas being just days away i still haven't got the spirit... it means nothing to me this year.

well, i better go... i'm getting dizzy from sitting up.

abbie

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hi abbie.
i'm sorry you got bit by the cold bug. it has bit 2 here so far. knock on wood it skips me! warm tea with lemon and honey can be soothing...lots of fliuds...broth...chicken soup.

don't worry or feel bad about not being up to celebrate christmas. there will be others. the best advise my parents were given when my borther passed away...was to not ush themselves into celebrations when they were grieving and depressed.

get some rest hon. (((hugs)))

Hi Abbie,

Thanks so much for getting back - your doctor cancelled???? He cancelled??? Can you call his office (or may be your friend k could?) and say it's urgent and that if he can't see you he must find someone else to, right now?? I know it's hard to be pushy, for me even at the best of times, but you do NEED to see him. You know?

Hey, Christmas shmissmas...nothing wrong with a turkey sandwich...this is my third Curmudgeonly Christmas; what a relief not to bother (how terrible am I - but it's only me and the dog ). If you feel you really have to do something for it, grab a small string of xmas lights, plug em in, there you go, instant Christmas. I love the lights, I've adopted the Chinese way and leave them up till Chinese New year. So pretty.

Remember, find something beautiful and stare at it. Very helpful for the inner Abbie...
xxx take care.

Hi Abbie,
I hope you don't mind that I am posting here on your forum rather than on the other wonder threads. I ended up thinking it might be easier on you if I just posted here, in case you weren't well and only on the computer for a very short time. I've been thinking about you. I'm so sorry to hear that your doctor cancelled. That's just not good enough. I hope you're feeling a little stronger than you were on the weekend, but I'm so sorry to hear you have caught a virus or cold of some sort. Please know that many people are thinking of you even though we don't know you very well. We're with you in spirit.

artist, I usually leave my fairly lights that are on my outside verandah up all year. Gives a great atmosphere after dusk.

re my doc... unfortunately he's the only "medical doc" in his part of the office... he has about 3 nurse practioners with him.... the other "doc" is my chiro and he's on vacation. doc that cancelled isn't in on wednesday's, some kinda meeting "came up" on thursday, and he's out of the office friday... i don't know but it sounds like he left for vacation early as he's gone until after the new year...


take care everyone...
abbie

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so sorry to hear how you are feeling. try hard to stay strong.i know exactly how you feel. i could be in a crowd of people these days and still feel alone.i try each day to think or do something to make the day worthwhile..you are not alone..keep posting when you get down..it helps me out alot and the people here are very understanding and caring...without being phoney...nice to find people like that these days...take care over the holiday's and stay in touch...moonstar

Abbie,

I'm sorry to hear that your doc is unavailable until after the new year.

Will any of the nurse practioners be available next week? Can you find out which doctor is covering (on call) for your doctor while he is out and see that doctor next week?

I don't know if your doctors office is like mine, but anytime my doctor is unavailable there is always a local doctor who covers the practice, and the nurse practioners are available as well...

(((((((Abbie))))))))

I'm keeping you in my thoughts,
Take care of you,
Liz