Pressure to act normal/healthy

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Pressure to act normal/healthy
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Thu, 10-27-2005 - 12:08pm
Ever feel "pressure" to act normal/healthy? I ask this because my good friend at work was making plans to go out to dinner the first day we get to our convention in Calif. even though I had told her I'd be doing room service and then going to bed...esp with the time change there is no way I can get up at 5, take a 6 hr flight, work until about 5:30 (8:30 my time) and then go out. ANd she is really acting annoyed..."take a nap" she said...if I take a NAP, I will not be getting up til the next day...my body will be so exhausted and thrown off. Anyone have similar experiences
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Registered: 11-03-2003
Thu, 10-27-2005 - 1:24pm
Michele, I think this is something we have all dealt with at one time or another and also goes back to an ongoing problem -- people just don't understand.

Molly

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Registered: 04-08-2004
Thu, 10-27-2005 - 6:36pm

And, sometimes, I think it's a matter of convincing myself that if I push just a little harder and force myself to do something, I will feel better. Not what kind of crazy logic is that? If I make myself get dressed up and go to that party after work on Friday, I won't feel so tired? But, you know, sometimes it works.

But I sure know about the traveling wearing you out--even when everything goes well. Air travel is no fun anymore--it's work! And unless someone is willing to pay the price for first class, there's not much resting on the plane.

I guess I'm getting old, but I really don't care what anyone thinks. People who are really my friends and care about me will understand, and the others -- who cares. I tell people I have this condition, and if they want to think worse of me because of the way it affects my life, I guess that's the way it will be. I know that for some reason that is a much easier attitude to have when you are my age than when you are young. One of the advantages of age?

Sometimes we just can't hide and have to fess up to our limitations. In order to get through it, you just might have to beg off the first night dinner in order to enjoy the remainder of your trip. Short-term loss for long-term gain.

Rosemary

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Registered: 11-03-2003
Fri, 10-28-2005 - 1:46pm
You know, Rosemary, I think a more laid-back attitude IS an advantage to aging.

Molly