I finally have to say get off your butt, and do something while you feel so good!

I think it's probably because I had to take early retirement.
At least when you worked you had a time table!

Plus most of my friends are working, and don't understand,and this is my refuge.

With the a.d.d. so bad...I need structure!
Too many projects going, and not one finished!

I can understand when everyone is feeling so bad why there here...maybe it's my neuro. symptoms or perhaps an excuse not to do anything!

It's weird because I'm usually a personality type A person, this is so unlike me!

I mean I was off a few weeks and Tincup left--you know I missed it! And what if something comes up that can help my children and I miss it?

I may have always been this way--but I am starting to recognized some compulsive behavior.

Don't be too hard on yourself--wallpaper can be a pill! Maybe you are procrastinating a little?

But it's o.k.

Rejoice and enjoy the day!!!

Yes, I find myself logging on here every chance I get. And having feelings like you...I feel bad when I can't even cook for my family, let alone go to work and help with finances.

In return, I try to give back where possible (though as a newbie I know next to nothing!!!) and help anyone seeking help.

Who wouldn't be addicted!!!

Anyway, I work all day, so in the morning and at night I have to "read up" !!!!

:-)

I wish I could be of more help, but have trouble with the smallest mental task...not to mention the short-term memory.

Has any of you or your children tried cognitive behavior therapy?

Not sure what it entails, but if it helps, I certainly would give it a try!
That's if the insurance pays! But won't hold my breath!

I've said before, this illness is like a jig-saw puzzle. You've got to find the pieces that fit together for you.

Next?

I'm always looking for new info for my family and the infected and un/misdiagnosed that I meet regularly.

Being sick with lyme I've given up most of the "shoulds" and do what needs and I WANT to do. So if I drop in here 5-6 times a day so what.

Now I'm off for bit to install a new floor in my office. It's reward to myself for getting well enough to work again!

The stress is bringing on symptoms!
I had trouble figuring how to do it.
I used to do it all the time...very frustrating!

Figures I get the paper after putting up the first sheet...that the pattern doesn't match.

Lymenet represents information, encouragement, support and hope.

Most of us are also givers and want to repay what we have received.

We also want to be there when someone posts new info.

I have met the kindest people thru this Lyme journey. No way will we abandon one another.

It is also an escape because we all speak the same language . We are all from the planet of pain, frustration, dispair and confusion.
The name of this planet is Lyme.

Families come in many forms.

Blessing to you all.

Maybe hanging out here is better than taking on big projects like wall paper and flooring. But I have to try to get on with my life too.

Frustrating.

It's so amazing to me the similarities of most of us with Lyme. The A personalities, the workaholics, the OCD, so many things we are alike on.

I'm finding the answer for me is balance. Try to balance being here with doing something for myself and my home, etc etc.

I even use a timer sometimes to remind me how long I've been doing something so I can change and do something else. Sometimes it's even the smallest things but I feel a since of joy to be in control of myself.

All you people are wonderful and a prayer answered for me many months back when I happened upon this place while searching for answers. It's like coming home to read and check on each other during the course of the day. Let's continue to share and stick together. God bless you all.

The people I meet here are nice and very knowledgeable.

There are an awful lot of projects I need to do. The sign for our house. Cleaning our filthy dissgusting front door and screen. Refinishing these really cool church pews my father gave me. Refinishing a solid wood round table. Striping all the radiators and repainting. Painting the base boards. Weeding the garden. Poisoning the weeds and vines and driveway overgrowth. Blah blah blah...........

It never ends there will always be something to do.

I need this site.

I've been crying,raging,feeling like I need to scream! The sad thing is the wallpaper is still not finished!

My s.o. told me to stop! I'm so tired now!
Does it ever end? Five years, and this crap is still happening!

I had to leave my job, friends...it's just not worth fighting anymore!

How does one deal with stress when your doing something that can be frustrating?

I was feeling so good! Kept coming on here to calm myself,and I should've kept doing it!

I hate life right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Try to do small projects one at a time. Maybe if you do one wall a day instead of a whole room.

Today my projects were using the new fancy metal cleaner to get rid of rust on my shower curtian pole.

Stop laughing!!!! It was bothering the hell out of me.

Oh yea and I finished to laundry. Secret. It's clean and folded just not put away.

The hardest thing is being patient with slow progress. I find it hard to pass myself. I was always a go go do do type person. Now I'm slow and lazy like.

Really just tired.

Feel Better Loco just go slow and stay focused. You'll get it done.

Tommorow I'm going to start on cleaning my front door area. Probably just end up cleaning the screen door.

I am feeling much better. Does lyme make you more frustrated because of the a.d.d.,memory?

I can't believe how it brought out so many symptoms! Thought I was feeling too good, and could tackle it.

I tend to stare off when I'm on overload. Anybody else have that?

I was feeling really good, but it got to be too much yesterday.

Heatherkiss, you made me laugh. Hope your rust comes off!

I can't remember who else gave me positive vibes, memory is really bad. Is there a way you can go you back to your topic, and not loose what you've already written?

I don't want to leave out the names of all the other wonderful people here. Or do I need to write them down so I can thank everyone personally

I have been feeling pretty good today so I told myself to clean up the kitchen all at once after dinner. I usually putz and take breaks as I'm tired at night.

All's to say you can't always tell how much energy, coordination, and focus you have available until you try something.

It is soo frustrating. My cat licked my leg
as I sat down to rest after I wiped up the soup.

I am getting addicted to this site because it is something I can always do without hurting myself, making a mess or swearing.

My dog is always by my side.
He's getting up there in age, but it seems he knows when I'm down in the dumps.

He always drops the ball in front of me or want me to play tug of war with his teeth cleaner rope.

I know this is why I've been obsessed with being on here. Shakes and speech got screwed up. Haven't had that in a while.

Where I live (there are no ticks!!!), no one would have understood, and through Lymenet, I have met terrific friends going through the same struggle as me.

But, cootiegirl is right, we need other outs away from Lyme, hence, my new Harry Potter books! Can't wait to read them. Bought 4 at the yearly book sale...a real bargain.

I do have a life outside of here.
Went out to breakfast with some girlfriends from work.

I like weeding,gardening knitting
I feed my birds, and change the hummingbirds sugar/water mixture

Most of my friends are working, and have children. We do get together when it's convinent for them, or I'm up to par.

I hope I'll be able to read again. I do miss it!

I've never tried book tapes, but I know a speech pathologist used to listen to them on her way to work. She had a long commute!
She also said she would get so involved, she'd forget to take the exit off the highway!

I'm just herxing, and missing communication with people. My frustration for lack of focusing while wallpapering brought things on a little stronger!

I thought this was what lymenet was for. Pyschiatric issues are part of this illness, and I would hope people would have a little more sensitivity, and realize what this is about!

I thought sharing my experiences would also help others. There are a lot of nice people on here, and some of them have been really kind.

I was told that I would get a lot of support from here. I don't have the focusing to learn about this disease, unless it's short. If it's too long, I get frustrated, and give up!

On other web boards (not Lyme) someone starts a daily topic about what is going on that day. You can post about anything. Anyone can start the day's post, just put the day in the title of the posts. Examples: Tuesday Tales, Simply Sunday, Finally Friday.

Should we try this on General Support? I will start a post for today.

We need each other!

LymeNet has been a lifeline. I hate to think where I would be without it, I've learned so much here. Reading other's experiences makes all the difference with the bizarre symptoms Lyme throws our way. The people here truly understand, while Non-Lymed people would think I was delusional if I told them what my symptoms have been. They don't understand BBQ feet or buying 20 lbs of epsom salts either.

I don't have to explain to any of you why I wear a hat & scarf, long sleeves and big dark glasses when it is 93 degrees out! Coming here frequently is a reality check that confirms I am sane and doing the right thing by making my health my top priority.