Guest guest Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thank you Pam. What you say makes me think. Your key phrase that struck me was - 'being put out to pasture'. I think one of the major problems that plagues each one of us, is the uncertainty factor. We all have felt that something is wrong occasionally, or not as we expect it should be, but we are at a loss for answers. Sometimes we cannot even describe anything but some symptoms, because the cause eludes us. Perhaps healthy individuals, patients, and caregivers alike, all share this phenomena in common. I believe it is what causes us [me] to worry and stress, and cross bridges before we get to them. I love forums like this where people share ideas and experiances. Many times we find that we are not alone in our feelings, thoughts, or issues. Many times someone says something, and out of the blue, >>>poof<<<, there is the answer that we have searched for, maybe for a long time. And whats fun for me is that sometimes what is said, and what I flash on, are totally unrelated except for one simple keyword that is spoken. Even if I miss the boat in the conversation, a whole world of ideas suddenly burst forth in my head. Then a small chunk of life makes sence to me again, and I find some 'hope'. Maybe even some wisdom, if Im lucky. Gosh, I wonder if I can turn that into a song? LOL :-) love don in ks From: dmgarr@... <dmgarr@...>Subject: Re: [ ] caregiving - Pam Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 3:57 PM Hi Guys, Let me add a few very honest issues I have had prior to tx and since I started last December. Although I am in a good position, week 12, everyday is not pleasant for me or the people I work with. My husband and kids are trying to just stay in the back ground and let me deal with this any way I can. Another words I have been extremely irritable, short of patients, exhausted and just overwhelmed mentally, physically and emotionally. Hep C added to this as I have been going through menopause and all these symptoms I have had for the last few years. I thought I was just ready to be put out to pasture and have everyone forget about me. Then, low and behold, I find out I have this virus and everything made sense. So, I wasn't having a breakdown or turning into a hypochondriac after all. I really was sick and although I told everybody there was something wrong with me no one believed me. So, having said all this, I am extremely happy to have found out what I have and lucky that i am treatable. At least I think I am. Take care and give yourself and spouse a break. We all have to learn to be nice to ourselves. It isn't something we think about until something like this happens. And, I am loving the fact that i can think about ME for a change and not feel bad about it. Best of luck. Take care, Donna - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Don, It was me, Donna. I was writing to you and Pam. Donna Re: [ ] caregiving - Pam Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 3:57 PM Hi Guys, Let me add a few very honest issues I have had prior to tx and since I started last December. Although I am in a good position, week 12, everyday is not pleasant for me or the people I work with. My husband and kids are trying to just stay in the back ground and let me deal with this any way I can. Another words I have been extremely irritable, short of patients, exhausted and just overwhelmed mentally, physically and emotionally. Hep C added to this as I have been going through menopause and all these symptoms I have had for the last few years. I thought I was just ready to be put out to pasture and have everyone forget about me. Then, low and behold, I find out I have this virus and everything made sense. So, I wasn't having a breakdown or turning into a hypochondriac after all. I really was sick and although I told everybody there was something wrong with me no one believed me. So, having said all this, I am extremely happy to have found out what I have and lucky that i am treatable. At least I think I am. Take care and give yourself and spouse a break. We all have to learn to be nice to ourselves. It isn't something we think about until something like this happens. And, I am loving the fact that i can think about ME for a change and not feel bad about it. Best of luck. Take care, Donna - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 LMAO :-) Hi Donna Sorry about that. Once again - Im crosseyed. Remember that old song - ' Momma said there would be days like this, days like this, my Momma said'. love don in ks From: dmgarr@... <dmgarr@...>Subject: Re: [ ] caregiving - Pam Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 3:57 PM Hi Guys, Let me add a few very honest issues I have had prior to tx and since I started last December. Although I am in a good position, week 12, everyday is not pleasant for me or the people I work with. My husband and kids are trying to just stay in the back ground and let me deal with this any way I can. Another words I have been extremely irritable, short of patients, exhausted and just overwhelmed mentally, physically and emotionally. Hep C added to this as I have been going through menopause and all these symptoms I have had for the last few years. I thought I was just ready to be put out to pasture and have everyone forget about me. Then, low and behold, I find out I have this virus and everything made sense. So, I wasn't having a breakdown or turning into a hypochondriac after all. I really was sick and although I told everybody there was something wrong with me no one believed me. So, having said all this, I am extremely happy to have found out what I have and lucky that i am treatable. At least I think I am. Take care and give yourself and spouse a break. We all have to learn to be nice to ourselves. It isn't something we think about until something like this happens. And, I am loving the fact that i can think about ME for a change and not feel bad about it. Best of luck. Take care, Donna - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Woohoo sing it loud and proudSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: Christ <ludichrist2000@...>Sender: Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:03:52 -0700 (PDT)< >Reply Subject: Re: [ ] can I relate??? LOL - Pam LMAO :-)Hi DonnaSorry about that.Once again - Im crosseyed. Remember that old song - ' Momma said there would be days like this, days like this, my Momma said'. lovedon in ksFrom: dmgarr@... <dmgarr@...>Subject: Re: [ ] caregiving - Pam Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 3:57 PMHi Guys, Let me add a few very honest issues I have had prior to tx and since I started last December. Although I am in a good position, week 12, everyday is not pleasant for me or the people I work with. My husband and kids are trying to just stay in the back ground and let me deal with this any way I can. Another words I have been extremely irritable, short of patients, exhausted and just overwhelmed mentally, physically and emotionally. Hep C added to this as I have been going through menopause and all these symptoms I have had for the last few years. I thought I was just ready to be put out to pasture and have everyone forget about me. Then, low and behold, I find out I have this virus and everything made sense. So, I wasn't having a breakdown or turning into a hypochondriac after all. I really was sick and although I told everybody there was something wrong with me no one believed me. So, having said all this, I am extremely happy to have found out what I have and lucky that i am treatable. At least I think I am. Take care and give yourself and spouse a break. We all have to learn to be nice to ourselves. It isn't something we think about until something like this happens. And, I am loving the fact that i can think about ME for a change and not feel bad about it. Best of luck. Take care, Donna - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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