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Posted 1/1/2015 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
For a variety of reasons, my last few weeks have been difficult. With inspiration from something I just read from Michael, I wondered if everyone would be willing to share something positive to help remind us all that there are good things too. There are so many things that can be depressing and overwhelming, but I am finding the little things lately give me the most positive reinforcement.

My two things to share:

1. My most positive thing to share are the days when I get out of the shower and I'm able to step out under my own steam. I don't hurt, I'm not foggy, I'm not dizzy and it feels good to stand out there, on the bathmat after a great shower and have a moment where there is no pain, no frustration, and I feel positive about what I might be able to accomplish today. It's moments like these that make me feel like I can take control of this and move forward with my life.

2. New Year's resolution: to remember at all times that my attitude for the day in the feelings people have about working with me start with me. I can choose to be upbeat, laugh at what goes on instead of cry and use what I'm learning to be understanding and helpful to others.

Happy new year everyone, and thank you for sharing.
Posted 1/1/2015 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Jenni, your New Year's resolution will help you more than you know! Life is made up of choices. We can choose to be positive and face our lives with a smile. When I wake up in the morning, I think of a Bible verse I learned many years ago. It is, "This is the day that the Lord hath made. I will rejoice and be glad in it." It doesn't say maybe I'll rejoice or if I feel like it I will rejoice. I WILL rejoice...it's my choice. This really helps me. It reminds me I've been given another day and I'll make the best of it.

This also helps to remind me of all the blessings in my life and again, I choose to focus on those things and not on the negative things in my life. If I focus on the negative things I can get depressed, sad, angry, and this affects everyone around me. But if I focus on the good things in my life and also focus on other things besides my health problems, the pain fades somewhat in the background.

I know I can live this day successfully and tomorrow is a whole new day. I don't project myself in the future. I take each day and live it to the best of my ability.

Sherrine
Posted 1/1/2015 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Excellent, Sherrine. Well said!
Posted 1/2/2015 12:55 PM (GMT 0)
Jenni, this is a wonderful thread, Thank you for starting it. There are so many people in this world whom deal with way worse things than fibromyalgia. There for I feel blessed that I am not dealing with some of those illnesses. That's not to down play this condition by any means. It is extremely painful and challenging and that can't be denied. However, as Sherrine said focusing on our blessings and abilities along with other modalities helps push the pain to the background.

1. My most positive thing is coming here and trying to help someone. If I can get through to just one member and say or share something that will make them reevaluate their circumstances and put them on the right path, then I have done my job as a moderator for this forum, and that makes me feel good.

Take care
Michael
Posted 1/2/2015 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
I have rare times that my pain, all on its own, comes down a bit. I start to think that there must be somewhere in me that could make it go away.

While one Doctor noted on a form that I was suffering, I like to think I am not suffering. Children with pain and illness would be suffering. Don't get me wrong, I hate chronic pain with a passion.

With my pain I have been able to travel and see so many places in the world. When I go to a place that has a much poorer standard than how we live, I realize what I have to be grateful for.

I am thankful for the support we give each other when often times our own Families don't truly understand.

Loring

Osteoarthritis in Multiple Joints, Fibromyalgia, Neuralgia, Chronic Daily Headaches, I.B., Hard of Hearing...
Posted 1/4/2015 6:00 AM (GMT 0)
Great thread, Jenni! Those "normal" moments, are great, aren't they? I hope you get more of them.

I've been feeling like you a lot, Loring, fortunate to live where in the world I do.

I often think of the ending of "Desiderata," (which seemed to be everywhere in the 70s): "With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy."

Debbie
Posted 1/4/2015 6:40 AM (GMT 0)
I sometimes say a thankfulness prayer . Thanking god for these painful legs to stand on. I mean it sincerely . They can be a pain but i can still be grateful.

I am with Loring on being thankful for the forum. : )

Lj
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