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Posted 4/30/2011 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
 Hi there,

I haven't posted in quite some time....a lot going on, pain and otherwise.

I'm having a terrible time right now with my RA, stress level is through the roof..... my husband of 23 years suddenly passed away on April 4th and I'm absolutely devastated....I'm 46 and a widow....its till doesn't seem real.  My body is aching from all the stress....it's so hard to keep my mind still and relax..

Flwrchild cry

Posted 4/30/2011 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
Im so sorry to hear of you loss flwrchild, I cant imagine what you are going through.

It iwould be hard not to feel stressed at the moment and the worse part is that feeling this way makes your RA and pain levels worse.

I wish I could help you sad

(((HUGS))) to you and stay strong

Take care

Jo

Posted 4/30/2011 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
Deapest Sympathy to you i know theres Nothing anyone can say right now to help,it is a bad enough time for someone with good health let alone someone in poor health it makes it all harder, i guess the only thing is to say if you have any outside support - friends,family or even health care workers Use them don't feel you have to be strong. and yes it will certainly send your RA into a spin but it will settle sa your stress levels calm a bit. Take Care
Posted 5/1/2011 3:05 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for your responses....It's nice to get acknowledgment from others.
I do have support close by so that is helpful...of course they can't always be with me all the time so I'm slowing learning how to cope on my own..
One minute, one hour, one day at a time.
flwrchild
Posted 5/1/2011 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry that you lost your husband recently. The one minute, one hour, one day mantra is a good one. Just putting one foot in front of the other right now is all you can do. Be kind to yourself-let others help you all they can. You need to take care of yourself both emotionally and physically because of your RA.
Posted 5/3/2011 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry about your loss. I can't imagine how you must feel. Hang in there. Keep posting and seeking family and friends. The pain will ease. E
Posted 5/4/2011 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Big Hugs, grief is all encompassing at times. Keep talking, keep going, we're here to help with the pain, golitho
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