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04/18/2012 06:57 PM
nank59
nank59
 
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I get so frustrated with myself when I do too much and know it - but, don't stop.

It always results in so much fatigue and pain. (As in - at this very moment.)

We have to live life, right?

What do you do...do you push yourself or exercise discipline? Ermm

Post edited by: nank59, at: 04/18/2012 07:10 PM

nan

I am not a doctor, nor have I ever been. All comments are based on my personal experience or opinion.

IgM
41+

IgG
41+
31 IND
39 IND

Currently treating Lyme & Babesiosis.
Have many Bart symptoms.

Blessings! :)
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04/18/2012 07:07 PM  Top
lymeinmich
 
Posts: 1074
Member

ditto

I push and then regret it.

Hard no to with a special needs daughter.

Trying to keep my job as well.

And of course, staying up late on MD Junction Smile


04/18/2012 07:24 PM  Top
pampe
pampe
 
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Pacing is the hardest thing to adjust to...........
Pam
Group Leader

(I am not a doctor. I am not involved with insurance or the government. Any advice I give is purely from my own experience and/or research. Always discuss your healthcare concerns with an appropriate medical professional.)
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2003 BB IGG/IGM + (told it was negative)
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May, 2012 IgeneX (CDC positive)
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MTHFR= homozygous A1298C
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October 2012 WB Igenex CDC Positive
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Last WB (2/2013):
CDC positive
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04/18/2012 07:28 PM  Top
purpleyogamat
purpleyogamat
 
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I push myself. But have been getting better at not pushing myself and respecting my limits.

Whenever I want to push myself I now stop and ask if it is worth the pain and exhaustion.

If I push today can I afford to be in bed all day the next?

Group Leader

Lyme Warrior!

Lyme & MSIDS (Multi-Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome)

I am not a doctor. Any information offered is based on my experience and personal knowledge. Please always refer to your doctor or other healthcare professional for medical advice.

My story can be found on my profile.

04/18/2012 07:37 PM  Top
mgriffis
Posts: 26
New Member

I try to save up the pushing for things that are really important to me-- there are some things I refuse to let being sick keep me from doing.

But otherwise I try to pace myself so I can take advantage of those opportunities-- trying to find a balance between not being miserable and having a life.


04/18/2012 07:42 PM  Top
nank59
nank59
 
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Trying to find the balance, too. I just don't want to disappoint others - I don't want to fall short. Sad

Selfishly, I don't want to be labeled.

Post edited by: nank59, at: 04/18/2012 07:59 PM

nan

I am not a doctor, nor have I ever been. All comments are based on my personal experience or opinion.

IgM
41+

IgG
41+
31 IND
39 IND

Currently treating Lyme & Babesiosis.
Have many Bart symptoms.

Blessings! :)

04/18/2012 08:55 PM  Top
menuff
menuffPosts: 54
Member

I have three young kids. Prior to getting really sick I worked with teens.

I don't so much worry about letting people down other than the kids.

I think I let myself down more (higher expectations for myself)

God didn’t tell us He’d make it easy for us…He told us He would provide the tools we need to get through the rough times.

04/18/2012 10:11 PM  Top
waxby
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~~~Hello nan,

~ "Do you push yourself?" NO! Sometimes just walking to the next room may be enough!

``` Mitchell ```

~~ "The way to 'Heaven' is to bring it with you ..." -Mitchell
~~ "Sometimes, we gotta go through hell to get to 'Heaven'" -Mitchell
~~ "The way out is in" -Mitchell
~~ "A miracle speaks ...'I don't believe in Miracles.' " -Mitchell
~~ "Life is good, even when it isn't." -Mitchell
~~ "Sometimes you gotta lose to win." -Mitchell
~~ "It's easy when it's easy! Find reason, purpose and meaning when it's hard!" -Mitchell
~~ "If you're gonna think, think again!" -Mitchell
~~ "Make it so!" ...
~~ “When life do what it do, as it do-do, simply say ‘Of Course!’ (to soften life’s ‘blows’)” - Mitchell
~~ A master once said, "When embarking on the spiritual path, 'Oh Dear! There's no turning back! You've really done it now!' "
~~ “Not thoughts be your guide, rather, guide your thoughts.” -Mitchell
~~ "That which is within, and that energy entering this body/mind/spirit, causing harm and ill health, must and will be transformed into love healing energy and sent out in every direction" -Mitchell
~~ One morning ten years ago I awoke from a dream chanting over again and again, and writing this down so as not to forget ... "It doesn't matter who did what, there's nowhere else to go but up ..." -Mitchell
~~ "This life, our life, and what we do with it on this planet is “simply” a display, a reflection, of what is going on in our consciousness. The proof is in the puddin’. Look at our planet, what humans are doing to it, and with it, and to one another, and ask yourself ... ~ 'How’s this working for us/me?' ” -Mitchell
~~ "Step away from monkey mind, not tangle ... Observe ... Inhabit your higher self ..." -Mitchell
~~ "Anything is possible, but manythings you think are true, are not ... " -Mitchell
~~ "Grow where you are planted ..." -Mitchell
~~ "Change your future now ..." -Mitchell
~~ “Write your equation … 4 u r the sum of u … “ -Mitchell
~~ “We are largely a product of our environments … how’s your inner environment doing? …” -Mitchell

04/18/2012 10:19 PM  Top
wass
 
Posts: 115
Member

I feel a little ( or a lot ) guilty right about now. I'm 60, my kids are gone and I farm, so I've had the fall and winter to lick my wounds and fight the lyme. Every time I was tired, I could rest, and it seemed I needed plenty. I wish the rest of you could take it easy as I have and save your energy for the fight. I think it has payed off.

Dave


04/19/2012 01:11 AM  Top
Bettyg
 
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I'm an Advocate

as pam stated, PACE YOURSELF.

LEARN TO SAY NO will save you your sanity.

if WE don't take care of OURSELVES, who will? we can't care for others if we're so run down we can't help ourselves.

nan, i know your background since you shared with me privately; this is the time to start standing up for what is GOOD FOR YOU; not others.

when you're up to par and CHOSE to do things for others, it's your choice of knowing IF/WHEN you will suffer the consequences for overdoing it.

do i push myself here; yes, i get so involved here; i put off PEEING to answer 1 more post! shame on me Unsure Silly

bettyg, leaer

BettyG, IOWA ACTIVIST
RETIRED llmd coordinator of 6 yrs; group leader

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