Posted by IsoM on April 29, 2002, at 13:30:39
In reply to Re: Concerned.. An Idea » IsoM, posted by fi on April 29, 2002, at 12:52:29
Thank you, Fi. I have been trying to care care of myself. I may be a bit of a weirdo (pleasantly so) but I'm imminently practical. That's what you get when your left & right sides of the brain are perfectly balanced.
My stomach's calmed down some - I went a day without eating & only a bit to drink & I think it rested the nerves & muscles. Now I'm eating rice & veggies - so soothing to my poor tummy. Making sure to take enough liquids & vitamins/minerals, sleep, etc. Stay away from sad news on TV (mostly) & have my logical mind keep an eye on my emotional side should it get too riled up over trivia.
My sweet young neighbour came & helped me clean. I felt so ashamed at first but she put me completely at ease saying it never bothered her for me to see her house messy - and she's such a wonderful tease. She's like me in many ways. Even her dog (a mix that looks like a German shepherd) is SO like the dog & I had when I was young. I've been around her since she was a puppy & I adore her & she adores me. I think she thinks I'm an extension of her family. When Allena (my neighbour) & I are out gardening together, her dog races back & forth between us thinking she's now got one big yard & two owners. I keep my kitties indoor when she's playing with us.
Still my adrafinil hasn't come but got a letter saying it should be here this week. Last time I ever order from THAT company. Then things should properly settle down. I think all the support I had from my neighbours, my Mom, & my sons has helped calm my nerves (along with the tranks my doctor gave me for now). I'm starting to see life as humourous again. Good sign.
Yesterday on TV, I saw another group of North & south Korean families reunited after 50 years. I just sat & cryed with them. And it made me think that my problems & stresses (external & internal) aren't nearly so bad after all. Write me, if you'd like to. I'm not real regular on returning e-mails but I do like to keep in touch with those I find dear on these boards. I will answer back but there's sometimes long gaps between answers.
PS - I found the secret for cleaning (at least for me). I needed to clean one large area in the living room as a work space. The I just went to the different rooms & would throw everything cluttered into a small box & bring it out to the clearing. In the clearing, I have one box for paper-stuff to throw out & recycle, another box for stuff to give to thrift store, another for washing or cleaning off, & another for good books & papers to save plus a large garbage receptacle. I only take a small box at a time to sort out, then when finished go back for more. That way I don't feel overwhelmed & after a few boxes sorted, I take a short break for tea or like answering on this board before going back to tackle more. I'm a genius! I think this too has helped me calm my nerves. How goes your battle with your house. Maybe I can come out when mine's finished & help you. ^_^
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