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Posted by AZURE WISH (Member # 804) on :

We all have lost so much from this disease

and sometimes I like to focus on the things that

I have gained from being sick and/or disabled.

here are a few....

- I am better at askiong for help

I now realize I do not have to do it all on my own.

- I have a stronger sense of self

I have realized I am more than the things I do and accomplish.

- Gained perspective on priorities

I realized little things I thought were so important were really trivial and dont mean a darn thing in the big picture

- reaffirmed the importance of family

they r the only ones who stuck by me...

and I dont know what I would do with out them.

- Made me realize what I REALLY want out of life

a cat, a carreer, and my art.... no kids

- allowed me to realize that being sick is not being weak

..... and so what if I have moments of weakness ... I am human.

- Taught me to stop and smell the roses

I used to keep going like the energizer bunny... then I would just collapse...

then start the cycle all over again...

These are just some of the things that being sick has given me...

I would love to hear what any one else has gained from being sick and/or disabled.

Best wishes [Smile]

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

Great thread! Things I learned or already knew:

Hubby & my close women friends have stood beside me and let me rant/rave by email or in person.

My siblings have NOT been here for me for decades since they think it's all in my head....

I AM IN CONTROL; I take the bull by the horns at every drs. appt. I have my agenda of health issues I want discussed during my time there & make sure I have answers before I leave office.

I was mad at the drs. before for NOT diagnosing me correctly, but when I learned there are over 300 other illnesses MIMICKING LYME; no wonder they didn't test for that. But then they would have sent my blood to the WRONG labs vs. the lyme diagnostic labs we have: Igenex, MD, and Bowen.

I don't make plans for the future; I take it 1 day at a time. I can't travel anyway.

If I don't get anything done today, that's ok. Perhaps I'll have a good tomorrow & will have energy to vacuum or dust after 4-6 months!

I'm thankful for finally being approved for SSDI, social security disability insurance, benefits and medicare to help pay the bills.

I'm thankful for my husband's wonderful state-employee RETIREE health insurance plan with outstanding rx meds limit of $250 out of pocket expenses.

I'm thankful for the LYMENET message board, and all the wonderful friendships I've made! God bless you all, and may we all be allowed to go into remission from our lyme disease.

Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :

Wonderful thread!

1. Realization that I can't take my life for granted. I never know what tomorrow will bring, so live for today.

2. Patience, patience, patience.

3. Yoga

4. Law school. Seriously, I applied to law school when diagnosed with fibromyalgia because I needed to do something to take control of my life. Yeah, I'm weird that way.

5. A mission. When done with school, I will create a movement to empower people with pain and movement disorders to stand up for our rights so we are no longer invisible, no longer fighting for treatment, and no longer defending our doctors.

Posted by 5dana8 (Member # 7935) on :

wow, Azure, you have a great attitude. [Smile]

Posted by hopeful123 (Member # 3244) on :

azure wish et al,

these are truly beautiful and empowering thoughts!!

[hi]