Re: Foggy Mornings with PLS

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In a message dated 1/25/2006 11:47:32 AM Pacific Standard Time,

d.carron@... writes:

How do others handle 'mornings with PLS'?

Di,

With me, usually the heat comes on and then I can't breathe, so

I get up, potty, get tea and go sit in the recliner until I can get up and

going.

After the tea, I usually have to keep getting up. Some days are easier

than others -- especially easier when the weather is warmer.

[Guest guest]

Di, like many have said it no easy way to put those feet on the ground but I

have animals that circle my head in the morning wanting to get fed and me

to. I get my tea read the paper and then its OK. Its been cold then warm here

and its much easier when its warm............Flora

[Guest guest]

I'm not in a fog, but I have to force myself to get out of bed EVERYDAY!!

It's always such a struggle to get moving. For me, there's no easy answer--I

just have to push myself. The final decision is usually that 'nature is

calling'--then I have no choice. I hate PLS, too.

Dolores

----- Original Message -----

> Tell me about the days when you find that actually getting out of bed

> is an act of will beyond belief. Then you have to mentally FORCE

> yourself to do one thing...and FIGHT the urge to go back to bed. I

> have had this before......it only lasts days....but i hate it.

>

> What strategies do others use to overcome this. It is like being in

> a 'fog'. I try to keep my mind on NOW and not think about the rest of

> the day. Any suggestions? How do others handle 'mornings with PLS'?

>

> Hugs to all!

>

> Di................Canada

[Guest guest]

Yes! If it were not for the urgent bladder thing...I might not get

up at all in the morning! Ha!

Here is what I do: After the painful struggle to get out of bed, I

put on my S.A.D. light, which is at my computer. It really does

help. I use it for 45 mins each mornig....in between

stratching/falling/stretching etc. Then i have a strong cup of

coffee to overcome the meds (sleepiness). I answer my emails and

check out the group. All the while....fighting those 'thoughts' that

seem to intrude....you know the ones.....Some days I can 'kick-start

my thinking' into taking one step at a time....especially if I have

something specific to do. That seems to help. Like you, I have to

FORCE my thoughts away from the " whats the use " and just DO

something.....but I guess the time of year isn't helpful. January is

a yuck month.

Hey maybe I should get on the site as soon as i get up and send some

encouragement...that might help me too! Hmmmmm

You are right...PLS sucks......lets find a cure! good idea! I am

lobbying friends for more 'pennies'...in the form of large checks!

Ha ha.

HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love Di...............Canada

>

> I'm not in a fog, but I have to force myself to get out of bed

EVERYDAY!!

> It's always such a struggle to get moving. For me, there's no easy

answer--I

> just have to push myself. The final decision is usually

that 'nature is

> calling'--then I have no choice. I hate PLS, too.

> Dolores

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: " dianamj_canuck "

> > Tell me about the days when you find that actually getting out

of bed

> > is an act of will beyond belief. Then you have to mentally FORCE

> > yourself to do one thing...and FIGHT the urge to go back to bed.

I

> > have had this before......it only lasts days....but i hate it.

> >

> > What strategies do others use to overcome this. It is like being

in

> > a 'fog'. I try to keep my mind on NOW and not think about the

rest of

> > the day. Any suggestions? How do others handle 'mornings with

PLS'?

> >

> > Hugs to all!

> >

> > Di................Canada

>

[Guest guest]

THAT is my problem! I need to move farther south! This cold weather

is no good for me. Thanks for sharing your morning routine

....it helps!

Love Di...................Canada

>

> In a message dated 1/25/2006 11:47:32 AM Pacific Standard Time,

> d.carron@w... writes:

> How do others handle 'mornings with PLS'?

> Di,

>

> With me, usually the heat comes on and then I can't breathe, so

> I get up, potty, get tea and go sit in the recliner until I can

get up and

> going.

> After the tea, I usually have to keep getting up. Some days are

easier

> than others -- especially easier when the weather is warmer.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree. Warm weather really helps the morning part.

Unfortunately...I live in the north...but our weather has been

warmer than usual.

I may have the problem solved. My purebred Black Lab pup arrives

tomorrow! I have raised lots of dogs...but I hope my daughters come

thru with their promise of help with this one! He should get me up

in the morning! Ha!

I have him booked for pup training next month....then next year ...I

have located a service dog trainer. So...that's the plan. But

anyway...right now he is all legs, paws and goofy grin!

So....maybe this will help me to get up!!

Hugs!

Love Di...........Canada

>

> Di, like many have said it no easy way to put those feet on the

ground but I

> have animals that circle my head in the morning wanting to get

fed and me

> to. I get my tea read the paper and then its OK. Its been cold

then warm here

> and its much easier when its warm............Flora

>

>

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