There is no time limit on coping

There is no time limit on coping. I have learned there are stages of coping.

For me there are days I can take things in stride...deal with flare pain, go about

my day feeling happy go lucky...and somedays hard to accept that I am not able

to do what I did before my diagnosis.

The point I'm trying to make is...it is ok to feel sad sometimes, but not to dwell

in it. I think we all have low days where a good cry is needed and there is nothing

wrong with that.

I do know that I have control over some situations like my eating habits and

learned that exercise is not optional. I know how bad I feel if I don't. I know

that hanging out with my friends makes me laugh. Although I no longer am able

to golf or play tennis with hubby we can still enjoy the outdoors together.

Realizing I'm more than my diagnoses has helped me cope.

Initially, I cried, I mourned and today I take one day at a time working on

acceptance...I just know that my attitude plays a big part of how I feel and

working to stay positive is a good thing.

Wishing wonderful days for us all!

Hugs, Robin

Thanks Robin, For me I have had fibro for so long I cant imagine not having it. I guess as far as acceptance I had to do that years ago in order to maintain my sanity. For me I always pushed it back and tried to never let it control my life. I did have days where I would cry out of frustration when it would move on to another area and I had to get used to the new area hurting. But for a long time for me it was raising my kids and then Charles was dx'd with MS so that became a priority.
I think the hardest thing for me now is that the cancer and the chemo are making things even harder to do. I was so lucky last time not to have the nausea but this time it is kicking me. I just have to keep reminding myself that this too shall pass.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley

Good post, something we all do have to struggle with everyday.

I'm really sorry you're feeling sick, Shirley. That's got to be one of the hardest things.

Debbie