Return the not-so-conquering hero...

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Registered: 07-01-2004
Return the not-so-conquering hero...
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Mon, 01-17-2005 - 11:44am

Hey all, I am back at my home in philly after traveling for competition. I return hopeful and pretty darn ok. Inspite of doing well in some preliminary stuff, finally gave in to the pain. I actually almost puked and almost passed out. BUT I didn't. Funny how my over ambitious mind warps not throwing up into success.

I did push myself a bit too far. The feeling of almost passing out because of fighting pain. Not something I'd like to do again.

Talked with a friend about Fibro...and like it or not, I may just have to deal with my issues under the idea that I have it. All the things he suggested are things I need to do anyway. Biofeedback, meditation, tai chi, massage. So onward.

He also said that if it Fibro and I am making such strides since late August that that is awesome. So even in chronic illness I am fast healer. Anyone who knows me won't be surprised.

I will definitely read here. But first a nap and then a new accupuncturist visit. I have been awake since 3:30 am to get a 5:50 flight. Not fun.

Thank you all for your patience as I get up to date with any and all problems you beautiful friends have been having.

Know that even when I don't post, my good thoughts shoot out to you. Too many special people to not.

Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.

Take care,
Lisa-)
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Registered: 01-27-2004
Mon, 01-17-2005 - 3:55pm
(((((Lisa))))), sounds like you did fantastic.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 01-17-2005 - 9:17pm

Wow, Lisa...congrats...you are definitely a hero in my book for all the effort you've put in! I agree that pushing through so much pain probably isn't the best thing, but I can really understand how it's an accomplishment. And as your friend said, you've already begun to put that drive toward healing as well.

I didn't (and still don't) like to put my pain under the category of something so ill-defined as fibro either...but it is at least something to work from, and there are good ways to deal with it (I know you said antidepressants haven't worked for you, so I don't want to suggest something you've already tried...but a tricyclic has done wonders for me, and I know there are other medications for neurological-type pain, if that's part of the problem).

Please feel free to email me anytime about that or anything else...you have been in my thoughts as well, and I so hope you start to feel better...you, of all people, deserve to!

Hugs,

Rose

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Registered: 07-01-2004
Tue, 01-18-2005 - 11:35am

(((Rose))) and

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Registered: 07-18-2007
Tue, 01-18-2005 - 2:22pm

Hi, Lisa/Legs!!!


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