Re: art of distraction

[Guest guest]

The only problem I ever have with work as a distraction is that when I

hyper-focus on my computer work, sometimes I can go 8, 10, 12, 16,

etc. hours of straight-up working, and then it exacerbates my pain disorder

(it's in my hands/arms). So that's definitely where balance comes into

play, and I've learned how to take breaks, rub Biofreeze on my arms, etc.

But, yes, the type of work I do is VERY deadline driven, so it's definitely

not the best line of work for someone with my condition, but eh...what can

you do! (People in my line of work also say that no one chooses my

profession, and that one has to have somewhat masochistic tendencies (in a

non-sexual way] to stay in it! Don't know if that says anything about

me!!) But I can't complain, I know a lot of people here can't work because

of their situation. I really don't know what I would do if that were the

case for me! I tip my hat to ya'll!

-Crystal

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> Work is a fantastic distraction. Keep working as long as possible. The hardest

job I have ever had is not working.

[Guest guest]

Crystal Yauch wrote:

> But I can't complain, I know a lot of people here can't work because

> of their situation. I really don't know what I would do if that were the

> case for me! I tip my hat to ya'll!

Crystal,

When my Doctors and work told me I physically could not work it devastated me

financially and thought I no longer had purpose.

I had my volunteer work with animal rescue, special education advocate and

medical representative for a friend helped me though

the acceptance of my disability.

I can do a lot of things from my lap top and wrote to the groups I could not

longer physically be there and offered to do other things, also, it is a time

that I need to be supportive of my Dad as I am executor and need to be prepared

when the situation happened.

I was surprised what stress was relieved when I accepted my weaknesses and

limitations and thought " What is more important, my life or work? "

I understand what you are writing Crystal but I wish that you will not forget to

take care of yourself; I wanted to make it to thirty years in my military career

but twenty-six years is acceptable. I had a loving Commander who placed me on

profile so I could make my twenty years as I did audit work and my physical

wartime

Capability was waived. Then a program called " Stop Loss " was activated and

everyone in the military could not leave because we are at war.

In 2006, I retired and when I turn sixty I can draw my pay. This month I am

fifty-nine, YEAH, and only one more go and Social Security cannot take it or

private disability insurance won't deduct it. Stay strong Cystal and take care

of yourself. Bennie