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Speaking of meditation... had anyone heard of Jon Kabat-Zinn? My therapist suggested him for meditation purposes - would love to see someone try to shut my brain up... haven't bought his program cd's- but evidently he is kind of a "user friendly" meditation concept dude! Anyone????? Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. Kahlil Gibran
"The sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being." Carl Jung
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” Leo F. Buscaglia
"Always fall in with what you're asked to accept. Take what is given, and make it over your way. My aim in life has always been to hold my own with whatever's going. Not against: with."
Robert Frost
"God doesn't give us more than we can handle, I just think He overestimates my strength!" lol- me
Bipolar I, PTSD, Bulimia, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia
Lithium 1500 mg; Lamictal 400mg; Busparone 60 mg; Armour Thyroid 30; Visteril as needed
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Thanks for the link on Jon Kabat-Zinn... is that a yes... you know about it personally- his program? Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. Kahlil Gibran
"The sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being." Carl Jung
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” Leo F. Buscaglia
"Always fall in with what you're asked to accept. Take what is given, and make it over your way. My aim in life has always been to hold my own with whatever's going. Not against: with."
Robert Frost
"God doesn't give us more than we can handle, I just think He overestimates my strength!" lol- me
Bipolar I, PTSD, Bulimia, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia
Lithium 1500 mg; Lamictal 400mg; Busparone 60 mg; Armour Thyroid 30; Visteril as needed |
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I have listened to him on You Tube. If you go to You Tube or Google him you can watch him and listen too. Let me know if you find it or I will post the Link for you! 
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Hun, I honestly think the first thing you need to do is not blame yourself for not being able to do all of the things for your family that you used to be able to do. There are times when fibro seems like it takes over your life, and this is always hard. I do what I can for my family. I understand how much it can effect you, honestly I do. I fight depression all of the time, so I am not saying this lightly. Acceptance of your new abilities is part of the key to living with fibro. Learn and focus on new and different things you can do either with or for your family. Yes, you are lucky to have such great and understanding people surrounding you because many of us do not, however, sometimes you just need someone to talk to or just to bent to that has really been there and understands without having to play 20 questions. I am here if you need to chat.  My statements here are solely from my own experiences. I am not a doctor, nor an expert in any way shape or form. Stay safe, positive and strong!Remember two things, you have your illness, it does not have you, and we are stronger together! |
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BHartford Posts: 123
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Hun, I honestly think the first thing you need to do is not blame yourself for not being able to do all of the things for your family that you used to be able to do. There are times when fibro seems like it takes over your life, and this is always hard. I do what I can for my family. I understand how much it can effect you, honestly I do. I fight depression all of the time, so I am not saying this lightly. Acceptance of your new abilities is part of the key to living with fibro. Learn and focus on new and different things you can do either with or for your family. Yes, you are lucky to have such great and understanding people surrounding you because many of us do not, however, sometimes you just need someone to talk to or just to bent to that has really been there and understands without having to play 20 questions. I am here if you need to chat. My statements here are solely from my own experiences. I am not a doctor, nor an expert in any way shape or form. Stay safe, positive and strong!Remember two things, you have your illness, it does not have you, and we are stronger together! |
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BHartford Posts: 123
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Hun, I honestly think the first thing you need to do is not blame yourself for not being able to do all of the things for your family that you used to be able to do. There are times when fibro seems like it takes over your life, and this is always hard. I do what I can for my family. I understand how much it can effect you, honestly I do. I fight depression all of the time, so I am not saying this lightly. Acceptance of your new abilities is part of the key to living with fibro. Learn and focus on new and different things you can do either with or for your family. Yes, you are lucky to have such great and understanding people surrounding you because many of us do not, however, sometimes you just need someone to talk to or just to bent to that has really been there and understands without having to play 20 questions. I am here if you need to chat. My statements here are solely from my own experiences. I am not a doctor, nor an expert in any way shape or form. Stay safe, positive and strong!Remember two things, you have your illness, it does not have you, and we are stronger together! |
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BHartford Posts: 123
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Hun, I honestly think the first thing you need to do is not blame yourself for not being able to do all of the things for your family that you used to be able to do. There are times when fibro seems like it takes over your life, and this is always hard. I do what I can for my family. I understand how much it can effect you, honestly I do. I fight depression all of the time, so I am not saying this lightly. Acceptance of your new abilities is part of the key to living with fibro. Learn and focus on new and different things you can do either with or for your family. Yes, you are lucky to have such great and understanding people surrounding you because many of us do not, however, sometimes you just need someone to talk to or just to bent to that has really been there and understands without having to play 20 questions. I am here if you need to chat. My statements here are solely from my own experiences. I am not a doctor, nor an expert in any way shape or form. Stay safe, positive and strong!Remember two things, you have your illness, it does not have you, and we are stronger together! |
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BHartford Posts: 123
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Hun, I honestly think the first thing you need to do is not blame yourself for not being able to do all of the things for your family that you used to be able to do. There are times when fibro seems like it takes over your life, and this is always hard. I do what I can for my family. I understand how much it can effect you, honestly I do. I fight depression all of the time, so I am not saying this lightly. Acceptance of your new abilities is part of the key to living with fibro. Learn and focus on new and different things you can do either with or for your family. Yes, you are lucky to have such great and understanding people surrounding you because many of us do not, however, sometimes you just need someone to talk to or just to bent to that has really been there and understands without having to play 20 questions. I am here if you need to chat. My statements here are solely from my own experiences. I am not a doctor, nor an expert in any way shape or form. Stay safe, positive and strong!Remember two things, you have your illness, it does not have you, and we are stronger together! |
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BHartford Posts: 123
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Hun, I honestly think the first thing you need to do is not blame yourself for not being able to do all of the things for your family that you used to be able to do. There are times when fibro seems like it takes over your life, and this is always hard. I do what I can for my family. I understand how much it can effect you, honestly I do. I fight depression all of the time, so I am not saying this lightly. Acceptance of your new abilities is part of the key to living with fibro. Learn and focus on new and different things you can do either with or for your family. Yes, you are lucky to have such great and understanding people surrounding you because many of us do not, however, sometimes you just need someone to talk to or just to bent to that has really been there and understands without having to play 20 questions. I am here if you need to chat. My statements here are solely from my own experiences. I am not a doctor, nor an expert in any way shape or form. Stay safe, positive and strong!Remember two things, you have your illness, it does not have you, and we are stronger together! |
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