Debra V

[Guest guest]

Our outside is just a shell. it is what is inside that counts. You are a sweet

beautiful compassionate person. never let anyone tell you different.

Hugs,

Jeanne and Dave wrote:

Debra - You know it doesn't matter what you look like on the outside. You

have a truly beautiful spirit and I'm sure that comes out in your

personality when you are in contact with physical persons as well as us

online friends.

But thanks for sharing anyways.

Jeanne in WI

> Just was thinking how we have such wonderful hearts here for each other.

> I just thought I would give you all a little description of me as if you

> came to my front door.

>

> I am about 5'5 " ... I am 43 and look closer to 50 on bad days. I am

> overweight which has been worse with the years since the fibro monster

> moved in full time. LOL. I weigh about 196 lbs. I am pudgy. Not real

> obese, but pudgy. I have blonde hair that I color myself... (really a

> true brunette.. LOL). I did figure out through trial and error how to get

> my hair blonde instead of orange. I have brown eyes. Some days when I

> wear makeup, I see a little hint of the pretty young woman I use to be.

> (she kind of faded away now)... On bad days, I scare myself in the

> mornings. LOL...... " oh no, my hair looks like a stack of straw " ... lol.

> I ALWAYS have the dark circles around my eyes no matter how much makeup I

> put on or don't. I look exhausted. No one seems to notice because they

> are use to it. (that is why I say the people at work have probably

> thought I am an alcolholic... because I look like I have partied all night

> sometimes when I did not even get the benefit of the FUN part)... LOL.

> Anyway, just a pudgy middle aged (did I say that?) nurse with a big

> heart. I get along with everyone I work with. They all seem to like me

> because I treat people right. My nurse aids would rather work with me

> than most people. LOL.

1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some

treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain

health conditions or just dangerous in general.

2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be

afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

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4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let

us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

Have a nice day everyone.