Re: depression, dogs, & shampoo

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Gwynne...I'm on the computer too, no doubt too much but it does help when I can chat here. I'm still isolated, my mouth isn't moving, I'm having no interaction with another but it's better than being in bed!

Mama-Sher, 69; IPF, 3-06, OR.Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

depression, dogs, & shampoo

Mama-Sher,Thank you for the hug. Lola is a super-cutie,and I totally get how much you love her. Misha'smy fuzzy baby. I read once that codependency isokay as long as one of you has four legs )I'm glad your medication has made a bigdifference in your life. It's a minor miracle isn'tit? Depression isn't for sissies, and I reallycan't imagine anyone with PF not havingexperienced it. Even with good friends, when I'mreally struggling I have to work VERY hard not toisolate myself. Friday my doctor reminded me:if it's going to bed or being on the computer,stay on the computer. I thank God for this group.Bruce,Ditto everything you said about pets. I do thinkpeople who don't get it are missing out on a veryrich, rewarding, fun, and unique experience. Ourbeloved pets also teach us about unselfishness,unconditional love, and that loss is a part of life.It's just that I happen to hate that part!!My friends delivered meals to me after I lost mylast dog. ugh.Do you realize how many SHORT posts you havemade lately? Must be the pneumonia.,I do sincerely hope this season's cyclones will bepiddlers only (love that term), and that in shortorder you'll be able to repair the funky roof.You're so right about the difference between nowand when we were kids - the same is true for me.We used to roam free and unaccompanied on summerevenings in our neighborhoods and no one worriedabout us. I used to walk to school through a parkthat was partially thick with trees. That was in the1950's. It's a different world today, but OH did wehave fun. We got to use our imaginations, and wehad to relate to other people instead of machines!Judy,I firmly believe that attitude continues to help usregardless of what stage of illness we find ourselves.Often the sicker we are, the more important itis to dig deep and find the joy and hopefulness.If you've found a good attitude helpful in the past,believe me, it'll continue to serve you well.To everyone else,Bruce isn't kidding - the no-rinse shampoo ISgood stuff. When I was laid up in 1999 with brokenbones (femur, etc.) I discovered it. I wouldn't havebelieved how well it works. This could be helpfulfor people having problems with showering orexpending energy. I got mine at Sally's too.,I am terribly sorry you battle depression andother issues. I can't even imagine the struggleswith medication you potentially have. You areobviously determined to work on helping yourselfin various ways, as is evidenced by your coming here.I'm glad you did. Take care. Good luck at the doc Monday.Oh yes, and if you've got an infection or any otherhealth issue, even if it warrants another specialist fortreatment, your pulmonologist ought to know aboutit. Pulmos need to know everything to stay in the loop.Vicky,I'm thinking of you and hoping that you are stillon an upswing. Consider yourself hugged.Joyce,I'm happy that you obviously have true friends whocare deeply about you (I mean, besides us).What a sweet and helpful gesture they made. Tellthem that we appreciate the loving care they showyou.Hey, how does a guy who "dismissed you as apatient" sleep at night?! I too have encounteredSO many techs, nurses, etc. who never heard ofPF. Boggles the mind.To Beth, Joyce, Babs, Zena, Irene, and SO manyothers of you who suffer from the whole spectrum ofauto-immune diseases, I admire you so much forthe courage you show in facing such painful, scary,chronic illnesses through the years. I HATE IPF,but I also hate it that many of you have such arough time with the rest of your bodies as well.My heart also goes out to those of you facingthese brutal battles every day without insurance,or while working several jobs, who can't get disability,who don't have understanding bosses, who've hadto face early retirement, who need to quit work butcan't, whose kids are in trouble, whose marriages areon the rocks, whose parents are sick, or any of themillion other situations which must be endured inaddition to having terminal illnesses. This is one strong,persistent, and courageous bunch of people, and I'mblown away by you. My prayers are for your strength,peace, and comfort.Hugs and blessings,Gwynne IPF 7/04 listed for transplant 3/07 Texas

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Sher...

What do you mean you're having no interaction with another? We've had

lots of interaction...lol

>

> Gwynne...I'm on the computer too, no doubt too much but it does

help when I can chat here. I'm still isolated, my mouth isn't moving,

I'm having no interaction with another but it's better than being in

bed!

> Mama-Sher, 69; IPF, 3-06, OR.

> Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

> depression, dogs, & shampoo

>

>

> Mama-Sher,

> Thank you for the hug. Lola is a super-cutie,

> and I totally get how much you love her. Misha's

> my fuzzy baby. I read once that codependency is

> okay as long as one of you has four legs )

> I'm glad your medication has made a big

> difference in your life. It's a minor miracle isn't

> it? Depression isn't for sissies, and I really

> can't imagine anyone with PF not having

> experienced it. Even with good friends, when I'm

> really struggling I have to work VERY hard not to

> isolate myself. Friday my doctor reminded me:

> if it's going to bed or being on the computer,

> stay on the computer. I thank God for this group.

>

> Bruce,

> Ditto everything you said about pets. I do think

> people who don't get it are missing out on a very

> rich, rewarding, fun, and unique experience. Our

> beloved pets also teach us about unselfishness,

> unconditional love, and that loss is a part of life.

> It's just that I happen to hate that part!!

> My friends delivered meals to me after I lost my

> last dog. ugh.

> Do you realize how many SHORT posts you have

> made lately? Must be the pneumonia.

>

> ,

> I do sincerely hope this season's cyclones will be

> piddlers only (love that term), and that in short

> order you'll be able to repair the funky roof.

> You're so right about the difference between now

> and when we were kids - the same is true for me.

> We used to roam free and unaccompanied on summer

> evenings in our neighborhoods and no one worried

> about us. I used to walk to school through a park

> that was partially thick with trees. That was in the

> 1950's. It's a different world today, but OH did we

> have fun. We got to use our imaginations, and we

> had to relate to other people instead of machines!

>

> Judy,

> I firmly believe that attitude continues to help us

> regardless of what stage of illness we find ourselves.

> Often the sicker we are, the more important it

> is to dig deep and find the joy and hopefulness.

> If you've found a good attitude helpful in the past,

> believe me, it'll continue to serve you well.

>

> To everyone else,

> Bruce isn't kidding - the no-rinse shampoo IS

> good stuff. When I was laid up in 1999 with broken

> bones (femur, etc.) I discovered it. I wouldn't have

> believed how well it works. This could be helpful

> for people having problems with showering or

> expending energy. I got mine at Sally's too.

>

> ,

> I am terribly sorry you battle depression and

> other issues. I can't even imagine the struggles

> with medication you potentially have. You are

> obviously determined to work on helping yourself

> in various ways, as is evidenced by your coming here.

> I'm glad you did. Take care. Good luck at the doc Monday.

> Oh yes, and if you've got an infection or any other

> health issue, even if it warrants another specialist for

> treatment, your pulmonologist ought to know about

> it. Pulmos need to know everything to stay in the loop.

>

> Vicky,

> I'm thinking of you and hoping that you are still

> on an upswing. Consider yourself hugged.

>

> Joyce,

> I'm happy that you obviously have true friends who

> care deeply about you (I mean, besides us).

> What a sweet and helpful gesture they made. Tell

> them that we appreciate the loving care they show

> you.

> Hey, how does a guy who " dismissed you as a

> patient " sleep at night?! I too have encountered

> SO many techs, nurses, etc. who never heard of

> PF. Boggles the mind.

>

> To Beth, Joyce, Babs, Zena, Irene, and SO many

> others of you who suffer from the whole spectrum of

> auto-immune diseases, I admire you so much for

> the courage you show in facing such painful, scary,

> chronic illnesses through the years. I HATE IPF,

> but I also hate it that many of you have such a

> rough time with the rest of your bodies as well.

>

> My heart also goes out to those of you facing

> these brutal battles every day without insurance,

> or while working several jobs, who can't get disability,

> who don't have understanding bosses, who've had

> to face early retirement, who need to quit work but

> can't, whose kids are in trouble, whose marriages are

> on the rocks, whose parents are sick, or any of the

> million other situations which must be endured in

> addition to having terminal illnesses. This is one strong,

> persistent, and courageous bunch of people, and I'm

> blown away by you. My prayers are for your strength,

> peace, and comfort.

>

> Hugs and blessings,

> Gwynne IPF 7/04 listed for transplant 3/07 Texas

>

[Guest guest]

Bruce.... Ahhh, you know what I mean. Computer is good and especially for us who need support/help/encouragement. However, it is not the same as 'getting out', mixing with other people, that stuff.

Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm home alot because I'm content and don't 'need' outside entertainment or if it's the depression/social anxiety that follows me through my life. As I get older, I really don't much care. I just do what makes me feel ok and don't do what makes me feel stressful.

Yes, interaction/phone calls with the board is good.

Mama-Sher, 69; IPF, 3-06, OR.Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

depression, dogs, & shampoo> > > Mama-Sher,> Thank you for the hug. Lola is a super-cutie,> and I totally get how much you love her. Misha's> my fuzzy baby. I read once that codependency is> okay as long as one of you has four legs )> I'm glad your medication has made a big> difference in your life. It's a minor miracle isn't> it? Depression isn't for sissies, and I really> can't imagine anyone with PF not having> experienced it. Even with good friends, when I'm> really struggling I have to work VERY hard not to> isolate myself. Friday my doctor reminded me:> if it's going to bed or being on the computer,> stay on the computer. I thank God for this group.> > Bruce,> Ditto everything you said about pets. I do think> people who don't get it are missing out on a very> rich, rewarding, fun, and unique experience. Our> beloved pets also teach us about unselfishness,> unconditional love, and that loss is a part of life.> It's just that I happen to hate that part!!> My friends delivered meals to me after I lost my> last dog. ugh.> Do you realize how many SHORT posts you have> made lately? Must be the pneumonia.> > ,> I do sincerely hope this season's cyclones will be> piddlers only (love that term), and that in short> order you'll be able to repair the funky roof.> You're so right about the difference between now> and when we were kids - the same is true for me.> We used to roam free and unaccompanied on summer> evenings in our neighborhoods and no one worried> about us. I used to walk to school through a park> that was partially thick with trees. That was in the> 1950's. It's a different world today, but OH did we> have fun. We got to use our imaginations, and we> had to relate to other people instead of machines!> > Judy,> I firmly believe that attitude continues to help us> regardless of what stage of illness we find ourselves.> Often the sicker we are, the more important it> is to dig deep and find the joy and hopefulness.> If you've found a good attitude helpful in the past,> believe me, it'll continue to serve you well.> > To everyone else,> Bruce isn't kidding - the no-rinse shampoo IS> good stuff. When I was laid up in 1999 with broken> bones (femur, etc.) I discovered it. I wouldn't have> believed how well it works. This could be helpful> for people having problems with showering or> expending energy. I got mine at Sally's too.> > ,> I am terribly sorry you battle depression and> other issues. I can't even imagine the struggles> with medication you potentially have. You are> obviously determined to work on helping yourself> in various ways, as is evidenced by your coming here.> I'm glad you did. Take care. Good luck at the doc Monday.> Oh yes, and if you've got an infection or any other> health issue, even if it warrants another specialist for> treatment, your pulmonologist ought to know about> it. Pulmos need to know everything to stay in the loop.> > Vicky,> I'm thinking of you and hoping that you are still> on an upswing. Consider yourself hugged.> > Joyce,> I'm happy that you obviously have true friends who> care deeply about you (I mean, besides us).> What a sweet and helpful gesture they made. Tell> them that we appreciate the loving care they show> you.> Hey, how does a guy who "dismissed you as a> patient" sleep at night?! I too have encountered> SO many techs, nurses, etc. who never heard of> PF. Boggles the mind.> > To Beth, Joyce, Babs, Zena, Irene, and SO many> others of you who suffer from the whole spectrum of> auto-immune diseases, I admire you so much for> the courage you show in facing such painful, scary,> chronic illnesses through the years. I HATE IPF,> but I also hate it that many of you have such a> rough time with the rest of your bodies as well.> > My heart also goes out to those of you facing> these brutal battles every day without insurance,> or while working several jobs, who can't get disability,> who don't have understanding bosses, who've had> to face early retirement, who need to quit work but> can't, whose kids are in trouble, whose marriages are> on the rocks, whose parents are sick, or any of the> million other situations which must be endured in> addition to having terminal illnesses. This is one strong,> persistent, and courageous bunch of people, and I'm> blown away by you. My prayers are for your strength,> peace, and comfort.> > Hugs and blessings,> Gwynne IPF 7/04 listed for transplant 3/07 Texas>