Does staying positive help?

So we have 11 days until the big day. I cleared our schedules meaning only necessary appointments for me and no after work appointments for the family unless absolutely necessary. I hoped that in keeping things as relaxing and low-key as possible with 2 pre-teen to teenage boys and dogs, I would have the best possible chance of having the best pain day for the wedding.

I am getting my trigger point injections next Tuesday as well. I just fear that with the increasing pain and side effects from Lupron, there will be a med change that may cause some issues. My PM doc listens well and will most likely hold that off until after the wedding.

Finding lately that being more positive and focusing on the good days tends to bring on more good days. There are times of depression but not allowing them to control things helps. Does anyone else find this?

Staying stress free is going to be difficult. All the things we planned are great, but there are always issues that come up around any type of event. Hopefully, it will be nothing too difficult to handle.

I haven't been able to post much lately, but I have been reading as many posts as I can manage. The newer members here all seem to be settling in well and providing some support and strength as well. Its good to see so many posting each day! The forum is growing!

Hope to be able to post some more this week and that all are blessed with low pain and happy hearts. Someone told me this week two things, that worrying is like praying for what we don't want, and there are good days, and gooder days. Ha ha. Apparently a person with a severe chronic illness and paralysis said the last one.

Bless you all,
Mindy

I dont want to sound like Pollyanna, but stress and depression which to me go hand in hand are very much a part of how the pain is from day to day.  I have recently had a rough patch, its been raining and or cloudy and dismall for over a month now.  I gotta tell you the humidity and the rain is making my life miserable.

Unfortunately there is no controlling the weather, finally I got so tired of being housebound by the weather I have just had to get out, I have a raincoat with a hood, and off I went.  It has been so long since I have walked other small walks or housework.  I have had to build up how far I can walk over a period of time.  I am on public transportation, the neartest Metro bus stop is about maybe a little more than 1/4 mile from where I live.  I can now walk to it, get on a bus, and go see my other daughter or my best friend.

In doing this I have really gotten better on a mental level, when you get out into the world, many times I see people who are so much worse off than I am.  This makes me grateful and aware of how bad  things could be.

Also, as my kids will tell you, I talk, and I mean I talk, I will start up a converation with anyone unlucky enough to sit next to me on the bus or train.  I dont even care if they dont speak english, smiling and nodding is all the encouragement I need.

So yes, I believe a positive mind gives positive vibes to the body.  I will stay home today, tomorrow is payday, so I am out of here to spend some money, this to gives me great pleasure.

Take care,

Kat

I'm so happy for you and will hope it's a very special day for you.
Seems like you got most of the things under control and that's about the best
you can do. Make sure to try to get some rest breaks in, or schedule them
in. Many many well wishes for a wonderful day will be thinking of you.
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