Topic: What kinds of things do you do to feel "normal"?
BackinStOlaf
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to try to forget about your illness?
Sometimes I can forget for a little while but it always comes rushing back and then I get more upset that my life is not what it used to be.
What do YOU do to feel good, to enjoy yourself?
-------------------- First Symptom 9/09 Multiple docs, negative Labcorp test LLMD: 1/10 Positive Igenex/CDC test Treatment 2/10 2/10-8/10 Amox, ceftin, zith, flagyl Currently: Bicillin, Minocycline, still dealing with severe breathing issues
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I read. Something not lyme related. It takes me outta the world of lyme for awhile. I recently discovered that i cant concentrate enough to read anything intensive. So its "fluff" reading for me.
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I like to play piano. It gets my mind off lyme and gives my brain some exercise. I don't play all that well but I always end my practice with a happy, encouraging piece. Tonight I played the Annie song "Tomorrow"
-------------------- Bart Henslea 1976 Fibro/CFS/arthritis 2004 Lyme diagnosed 2007 3 1/2 years treatment with oral combos, Cowden, IV roc. BW herbs. Off all abx in 12/10. Feeling good. Posts: 647 | From NY | Registered: Dec 2007
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When I was sick there was nothing I could do to forget because I was sooo sick!!
I played my flute at Mass on Sunday, it was the only thing I didn't give up. There were days I sat on a stool and leaned against the organ, but I was there almost every Sunday. Some days I had to quit in the middle and go sit down because I was too sick to continue, but I continued to try.
I liked being on Lymenet because I could "talk" to others who were like I was. That made me feel "normal" in a certain sense.
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Andie333
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For me, I kept working...at least one day a week, though there were times I couldn't find my way back to my house without calling a friend, thanks to the neuro crazines.
and even on the worst days, I got out of bed for at least a few minutes.
In the worst of it, I couldn't stand to listen to music of any kind, and I really couldn't read.
I'd try to cook, though. That would cheer me up immeasurably.
Like six said, I'd come on lymenet and feel like I was in understanding, amazing company.
Andie
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Jane2904
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My daughter listens to music and plays her guitar.
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METALLlC BLUE
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I write music, play an instrument, play video games, take care of my pets, brush my teeth, attempt to keep up with litter, feeding, chores. A lot of these seem minor, but are in-fact attempts to be independent.
Independence is a sign of norm with an illness -- in my opinion.
-------------------- I am not a physician, so do your own research to confirm any ideas given and then speak with a health care provider you trust.
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I agree MB. Losing our autonomy is one of the biggest negatives to LD or any illness.
The littlest of things we can do for ourselves helps us to stay "normal"
While it takes forever to do a task that takes a healthy person a minute to do, I prefer to do it myself because I never what to imagine not being able to do it.
Playing piano for me is so hard. I have difficulty following the notes, don't hear the correct timing and it's fustrating but I continue to practice or this disease has won.
-------------------- Bart Henslea 1976 Fibro/CFS/arthritis 2004 Lyme diagnosed 2007 3 1/2 years treatment with oral combos, Cowden, IV roc. BW herbs. Off all abx in 12/10. Feeling good. Posts: 647 | From NY | Registered: Dec 2007
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