What motivates you?

Good morning all.

I thought this morning might be good to begin an inspirational topic. Basically I was driving into work this morning feelingl horrible...again. I was only DX in Feb. of this year but have had four separate stays in the hospital, one of which was an allergic reaction in lungs to Imuran. I have significant belly and/or joint pain daily. I just stopped Remicade because it was causing daily migraine like headaches. I was ready for surgery but decided the holidays might not be the best time. Therefore I am giving Humira a shot (pun intentended) even though the side effect scare the crap out of me (another pun). Unfortunately have started that path of GI issues getting worse daily and am really hoping something makes me feel better.

Now that I am done complaining...I was praying to God to give me strength. I would say there has not been a day I came to work now in about one year that I felt decent. But I come to work anyway because I have a beautiful wife and daughter that I can not let down. Not coming to work would feel like giving up, no matter how much I really just want to stay in bed. And I won't let a disease beat me. And as much as I whine (yes I am a man), I really don't have it nearly as bad as others. I am able to function and go to work...and have a good job at that. Life is a marathon and I have to keep plugging along because tomorrow could be a great day. And when that happens, and even if it does not happen, I get to enjoy a hug, kiss and smile from my daughter. So, today is not going to be that bad after all....

Anyway, just thought I would see if anyone else would like to share why/how they get through those tough days...or worse the tough stretches.

Mine UC isn't nearly as bad as a lot of people here, but it still can be a pain from time to time. What always motivated me was first my family, I have a 2 year old son, and would do anything for him, even if that means trying to be as normal as possible during a flare. My other motivation is just to not let this beat me, to not let it be an excuse on why I can not do something. I worked out pretty heavy during my flare, it was tough, but I refused to let it take over. Using excuses in the past is why I was so out of shape and unhealthy, so now I won't let anything, not even UC be an excuse on why I can't workout.

cbjonice said...
Good morning all.

I thought this morning might be good to begin an inspirational topic. Basically I was driving into work this morning feelingl horrible...again. I was only DX in Feb. of this year but have had four separate stays in the hospital, one of which was an allergic reaction in lungs to Imuran. I have significant belly and/or joint pain daily. I just stopped Remicade because it was causing daily migraine like headaches. I was ready for surgery but decided the holidays might not be the best time. Therefore I am giving Humira a shot (pun intentended) even though the side effect scare the crap out of me (another pun). Unfortunately have started that path of GI issues getting worse daily and am really hoping something makes me feel better.

Now that I am done complaining...I was praying to God to give me strength. I would say there has not been a day I came to work now in about one year that I felt decent. But I come to work anyway because I have a beautiful wife and daughter that I can not let down. Not coming to work would feel like giving up, no matter how much I really just want to stay in bed. And I won't let a disease beat me. And as much as I whine (yes I am a man), I really don't have it nearly as bad as others. I am able to function and go to work...and have a good job at that. Life is a marathon and I have to keep plugging along because tomorrow could be a great day. And when that happens, and even if it does not happen, I get to enjoy a hug, kiss and smile from my daughter. So, today is not going to be that bad after all....

Anyway, just thought I would see if anyone else would like to share why/how they get through those tough days...or worse the tough stretches.

You sound like a hardworking guy and If you're family read this I'm sure they would be proud. I also turn to faith in times of crisis or need. I would say that is what gets me through my day. Knowing that I'm working hard in grad school, on a subject I've always dreamt of doing my whole life and how blessed I am to be there. I don't think my family realizes how atypical it is for someone like me to be doing what i am doing thousands of miles away from home, but that is where I feel appreciative in my life right now. I've changed because of this. I used to be a little snot.

I would say getting together with someone you can vent to and someone you can laugh with to get your mind off your gut. I pray a ton, but still sometimes I have breakdowns in my prayers and fall to the floor and bang my hands on the ground and have a fricken pity party then I too say in my prayer, it will be ok. If GOD brought you to it, he'll bring you through. He had to have known we were going to endure this journey, a journey we don't travel alone. We have HW buddies to help us through.

I love the fricken sunshine, so if I get a minute to put my face in it and smile, I'll do that.

It's hard and I know how you feel, you are not alone and never will be. A big hug to you!

Wonderful posts, every one – Very motivational, as OP intended.
-Ray Of Hope.

honestly, the only thing that keeps me going is my mom and sister. they would do anything for me so i don't just wanna give up and let myself die. i am always trying different treatments or therapies so i can be well. i know they miss having a healthy me and i want to be around for them.

since i am not living on my own, i don't have to work, but if i was, i'd definitely feel like i had to work and would force myself to do so. i am thankful i don't have to do that because i would be doing a terrible job.