Being Proactive

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Being Proactive
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Mon, 08-21-2006 - 12:02pm

Okay...so I feel like I'm coming to a major episode. There are things I can proactively do to prevent myself from falling completely apart.

1. Call my pdoc - just did that. She will call me back.

2. Up my meds...Topamax to 100 mgs from 50 mgs. I've hesitated about meds and now am paying the price. Stupidity, but so be it. Its done, now I must move on.

3. Continue exercising. I've gone to the gym twice in a row now with a friend.

4. Get my house back to myself and back in order.

5. Take care of my back while its out. Ice/heat. Rest. Sleep.

6. Journal, and document my pain in my pain journal. Rate my mood, and list triggers.

7. Continue to work on dietary changes...will help both BP and RA/Fibro.

8. Make lists - Topamax is making me forget things right now.

9. TODAY - Go home from work a bit early. I am not superwoman and I don't have to pretend to be. I have lots of sick time, It doesn't matter what my boss thinks, I have no assignments due.

10. Don't isolate myself.

So, what do you all think? Do I sound crazy, or does this sound on track???

Keli

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Registered: 09-01-2004
In reply to: keli003
Mon, 08-21-2006 - 12:53pm
Sounds like an excellent plan to me!
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Registered: 04-06-2005
In reply to: keli003
Mon, 08-21-2006 - 1:44pm

Hello from Atlanta !!!


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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: keli003
Mon, 08-21-2006 - 1:48pm
sounds perfect
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Registered: 08-15-2006
In reply to: keli003
Mon, 08-21-2006 - 2:56pm
Keli
I am new here and wish I could pull together a plan when and if I ever learn to notice that things are starting to fall apart. I am really proud of you. I am also really glad that you are on this board, you really give new BP people something to look up to. Good luck, but I dont think your going to need it.
April
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Registered: 07-14-2005
In reply to: keli003
Mon, 08-21-2006 - 8:34pm
Keli you sound like you're doing the best you can with what you're dealing with. I hope the episode coming isn't nearly as bad as you imagine it will be.
Stay Strong,
Meg