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So - I am one who functions best when I am structured. Needless to say, my day has been way different than planned.
I woke up almost 2 hours later than usual. That, by itself, can cause me stress as I always have this nagging pull that I should be up, active, etc. So, when I rolled out of bed and stood upright, I felt like I got hit by a truck - literally.
Those who read my posts know that I love to play softball and I've played more than my fair share the last 3 days....out of town tournament on Saturday, two games on Sunday and then two more on Monday. My first thought was I was tired and had over-done it.
But, as I began to focus, I realized I had a horrible head-ache and my throat hurt so bad, I could not hardly swallow. It was itchy last night, but I thought it was just allergies.
So....I tried real hard to 'do' me. And, my HP was not having it. I laid back down by 11am, and woke up at 3:30pm! This tells me I am more than tired, as I have a hard time napping when the sun is out and I had no issues today.
I am kind of 'down for the count' and this is when I can get lost in the insanity of the disease - frustrated that I don't feel well, feeling worthless as I have no energy to do and lastly projecting that I am going to miss my F2F meeting tomorrow and possibly an important wedding this weekend.
I'm asking for prayers that whatever it is, it passed quickly as I don't do 'sick' well. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers all - I know you get it and I want to feel better.
My dog is even feeling sorry for me as we did not go outside, let alone walk today....
*sigh* - enough said...
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Paul - you hit the nail on the said....helpless, that's exactly how I feel! Should have sent you a PM and let you share....I used way too many words! LOL!
Truly appreciate the well wishes and hope to bounce back sooner rather than later!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Oh no! I hate being sick, and aren't summer colds just so unfair??? It does sound like your body was telling you to slow down though...so it's OK to do that once in a while! Maybe do some productive reading and then you won't feel like you're spinning your wheels? Also, get some Vit C + zinc! Stat!
Thanks all for the well wishes! Hugs to you all - and have a super great evening!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
It's a new day and ... I feel better. My throat is better and my energy is better. I'm going to do my 'normal' for today and see how that works out.
I'd love to feel 100%, but that's not happening quite yet. Thanks to all for the well wishes!
Happy Wednesday!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Thanks LLM - feeling better and guess I just wore myself out!!! I am now convinced my throat was drainage and perhaps too many hours playing in the dirt contributed to my sinus stuff/issues!!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Thanks Debb - my critical goal for today was my F2F - so happy to wake up and feel better and off I went!
Still sore though....so hoping for improvement each day. I'm 'iffy' with OTC medication - try real hard to not take them at all. Honestly wouldn't know even what to take at this point as I don't feel congested and my head seems clear as does my nose. Just my throat so I've been doing Sucrets and cough drops...
*sigh* - time will tell what it's all about!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Sorry I missed this post yesterday. Sorry you are not feeling well. You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. Double prayers for you today since I missed yesterday!
I woke up today and again feel worse than yesterday. I want chicken noodle soup and there is none in my home.....so - the question is - do I have the energy to make some? Not right now....
My day is going to be as simple as possible - going to get horizontal as soon as I find something for my throat!
I hate feeling sick, I hate feeling sick, I hate feeling sick.........I wanna feel well, I wanna feel well......I wanna feel well...
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
But Debb....I am in denial.....ROFL - seriously am - hate going in - just hate it!!! :(
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
I know....I know....I just am truly in denial...they do have a great one stop shop......tomorrow if not better!
I am quite certain since it's coming and going that it's just my sinus/allergies.....Just call me Doctor IamHere...ha.ha.ha.
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
I Hope this Day Finds you Feeling some Better, However I am with Debb... Get to Get'n... :)
I Went to See my Stepson yesterday, and he told how his whole crew was sick so he Got the Day off, I Throw Out an "I Love ya's!" and Hit the Door, if it took out his whole work Crew, He's Next...lol...
I am Terrible when I'm Sick, I Tend to get Whiney, Pisses, and Usually Busy (Denial part)... Sometimes Busy Helps, but in Cases where My Denial is Worse... Then Yea, I get Worse as well...
Prayers Either way you decide to Go, I Hope the Sun Shines Enough to Give you Comfort :)
Feeling better today but did go in.....I have another sinus infection - which I think is the same one 3 times this year but whatever.....So, I got some antibiotics and got some things done today that I had not gotten done earlier in the week.
I was at CVS, and ran into a friend I had not seen for a long, long while - she was way sicker than me, so the summer time crud is going around in my neck of the woods!
Thanks for directing me to the walk-in - that's so easy to do....but seems near impossible when you don't want to get up, let alone get dressed and get out the door!
(((Hugs))) to all - good health too!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Thanks extended family! I at times certainly question my sanity but felt I should report back that I am still the worst patient in the world...
Friday night, I got a call to play softball (all day again on Saturday, in another city). So, I said, Yes and woke up early Saturday and took off for the 1.5 hour drive. First game was at 9am and the games fell behind - *sigh* - this does always happen.
Our last game was at 10pm, which means it started @ 11pm and I got home a bit after 2:30am.
So, the 'good news' is I have medicine and know what's taking me down! The other good news is this tourney was a fund-raiser for a little boy who was burnt badly around 4th of July by an explosion is a car (father's) which was caused by dynamite (stupid, stupid, stupid)....
I survived and did have a good time. I did not play super well, but I showed up and it was for a good cause.
I did not play any softball games yesterday (4 games on the radar screen) so I could rest/recover. I did drag my bottom out of bed to go to my weekly Sunday meeting and while extremely tired, it was (as all meetings are) so worth it.
I am certainly questioning my sanity. My sponsor just laughs at me but she knows that softball has been my 'me thing' and my 'therapy' for many, many years. She never says that I will soon be too old to play, even though I say it and wonder. I can say that I feel tons better, I am now just officially tired.
So - thanks for all the well-wishes - it means more than I can share! Please now that while I may make crazy decisions at times, it's intended for a good cause. The last weeks tourney was also a fund-raiser as the one before that. These are the ones I will never turn down as long as I am asked to play. This weekend coming up is the state tourney, and I am NOT playing.....way too much drama/chaos for me - some act like it's the world series or something!
In 20 days, I turn 53. I am proud that 20, 30, 40 somethings still invite me to play. I know there will be a day when I won't have to worry about saying No, the requests will just stop coming. I truly dread that day so am 'living in the moment'....
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Hearts and thoughts your way for a speedy recovery...
