UGH!!! Can't shake it....

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Registered: 03-31-2003
UGH!!! Can't shake it....
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Wed, 03-17-2004 - 10:44am
today. I've had fair to good days the past couple days. Actually Sunday was a bad day and I felt some cramping. Since I screwed my body up on BCP I'm not sure if this is AF stuff or not. All I know is that today I am anxious and down. I feel guilty because my kids are 1 1/2 and 3 and they are entertaining themselves. They are happy playing with one another but I feel bad for not wanting to join in today. I've beening trying all my coping techniques for these days but none seem to be working today. *SIGH* I hate these days. Any advice on how you wonderful ladies get through these days would be helpful. TIA~Jenn
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Registered: 03-10-2004
Wed, 03-17-2004 - 11:00am
Jenn

I don't know what you have already tried, but I can share some of the things thatI do to make my down days a little better. I think it is a good start to post here. Maybe getting it out a little will help. Also, I like to journal on bad days. I ask myself after everything I put down "why?" or "how can I make this better?". I don't know if that will help at all for you, but naming the issue helps me get a handle on things. Also, I repeat to myself over and over ( or write it if I can, It helps me a lot to write) "I have the POWER to CREATE Positive thoughts, even in stressfull situations." That always helps me to remember that even when my illness is dictating one thing, I have the power to fight if I choose. Maybe for you it would work if you found a saying that makes you feel special and capable and just repeated it over and over. I don't know how much this will help, but I hope you find something that works! In the meantime, I will be sending love and hugs to help you through...

Sara
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Registered: 01-26-2004
Wed, 03-17-2004 - 11:03am
(((((Sara))))), those ideas are great for any of us!
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