Fibromyalgia

somebody_else

bigzippy wrote: »

Well, I might be like that, but it doesn't mean I mention it :rolleyes: I'm definitely not nasty about it. And even though I might notice it, doesn't mean I'll even do anything about it - not these days. I've got bigger worries to expend energy on!

His problem was that he never knew when to keep his mouth shut.

bigzippy wrote:

Hope I didn't touch a nerve...

Don't worry about it. It's not a perfect job, but it'll be a lot better than bare concrete when it's finished, and by the time I've piled a bit of clutter on it, no-one will be able to see it anyway. :rolleyes:

bigzippy

somebody_else wrote: »

His problem was that he never knew when to keep his mouth shut.

Indeed... I have a sibling that can be like that :rolleyes:

Don't worry about it. It's not a perfect job, but it'll be a lot better than bare concrete when it's finished, and by the time I've piled a bit of clutter on it, no-one will be able to see it anyway. :rolleyes:

Sounds like my house!

Careful_with_that_Axe

s/e, when i said about multi-tasking, I was alluding (hee hee) to the fact that if you at least started off the with ability to do that, then you are streets ahead of those who could never manage it when of sound mind (if we ever were).
I also had a very critical 1st ex-OH. He was a Police Officer - says it all. Everything had to be perfect of there was trouble. It does leave its mark doesn't it.

BZ Would my marbles be with all your cutlery by any chance? They're not down the back of the sofa where I found what little dignity I have left, all sticky and covered in dust.
If you are having trouble getting shopping still, can you order on-line for delivery? Know it's not exactly MSE, but if it solves a problem?

Now I know if s/e starts, I can always tell her it must be her bedtime and disrupt yours and her games

My latest gripe is bathroom smellies. You just about manage to get them out of the pack, even if you have to stamp on the pack to do it. Then and only then do you find that they're all individually wrapped in impenetrable cling film that appears to have been welded on. Did I ever mention what little patience I have

Cup of tea anyone? Just about to put the kettle on. sheesh - neck spasms just started after about a 10 day break. booger.

oh, Unity - have just ordered some Valerian. Thanks.

somebody_else

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

BZ Would my marbles be with all your cutlery by any chance? They're not down the back of the sofa where I found what little dignity I have left, all sticky and covered in dust.

Dunno about your marbles CwtA, but T/S is in Ikea today and he asked me if there was anything I wanted. Actually, I've got him to pick up a shelving unit to go in my airing cupboard. [There's a point to this, so bear with me.]

Pity the one that would fit wasn't the one made by GORM, isn't it? We could have all bought a set then.

poohbear59

Hi, just thought I would look in, can't do much though as it is hands causing loads of bother this week. Also I haven;t looked back but wondred if anyone else has bladder pain. GP tells me it is FMS nerve problem.

somebody_else

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

I also had a very critical 1st ex-OH. He was a Police Officer - says it all. Everything had to be perfect of there was trouble. It does leave its mark doesn't it.

A problem that's compounded by having an over critical father as well. But you're right - it does leave its mark, even if you give them their marching orders.

CwtA wrote:

If you are having trouble getting shopping still, can you order on-line for delivery? Know it's not exactly MSE, but if it solves a problem?

I've been having my groceries delivered for a while now. It really is worth £3.50 to save all that energy that I'd expend (not to mention the pain it would cause if I had to push my own trolley) traipsing round the supermarket and loading/unloading the trolley, heaving the bags, etc. On the whole it works quite well.

CwtA wrote:

Now I know if s/e starts, I can always tell her it must be her bedtime and disrupt yours and her games.

Yeah, but you're not my mum so I don't have to listen to you, so ner!

CwtA wrote:

My latest gripe is bathroom smellies. You just about manage to get them out of the pack, even if you have to stamp on the pack to do it. Then and only then do you find that they're all individually wrapped in impenetrable cling film that appears to have been welded on. Did I ever mention what little patience I have.

Apart from the fact that I'm very sensitive to perfumes so tend not to bother with things like that, I keep a wee pair of scissors upstairs to save having to struggle with things like that. Or I use my nails, if the packet doesn't put up to much resistence.

CwtA wrote:

Cup of tea anyone? Just about to put the kettle on. sheesh - neck spasms just started after about a 10 day break. booger.

Cup of tea sounds like a good idea, thanks.

Oh, have you tried heat lotion on your neck? I know it pongs, but I do find it helpful with some pains.

poohbear59

somebody_else wrote: »

I've been having my groceries delivered for a while now. It really is worth £3.50 to save all that energy that I'd expend (not to mention the pain it would cause if I had to push my own trolley) traipsing round the supermarket and loading/unloading the trolley, heaving the bags, etc. On the whole it works quite well.

We still can't gt deliveries hre. Tesco will dliver to about four miles short of here. It is a total pain. That was the first suggestion from my psychologist in physio dept, second idea was to by ready made meals!! I have six to feed. she has a husband who is a GP, so no idea about trying to budget!

bigzippy

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

BZ Would my marbles be with all your cutlery by any chance? They're not down the back of the sofa where I found what little dignity I have left, all sticky and covered in dust.

Um...doubt it - as my couch is a weird one piece shaped filled leather thing on a wooden frame...next suggestion?
I've found that items like that are usually in the door pockets of the car :rolleyes:

Cwta wrote:

If you are having trouble getting shopping still, can you order on-line for delivery? Know it's not exactly MSE, but if it solves a problem?

Tbh, it's not really worth it, as I never know what I want and I'm rubbish at pre-planning meals or pre-planning energy levels so that I can actually cook what I've bought. It doesn't help that I end up to-ing and fro-ing from mine to OH's. Can't wait til we have OUR house and we can order online to our hearts content!!

Cwta wrote:

Now I know if s/e starts, I can always tell her it must be her bedtime and disrupt yours and her games

Awwww, but Miss.... Don't ruin our fun, Miss.... pleeeeease?

My latest gripe is bathroom smellies. You just about manage to get them out of the pack, even if you have to stamp on the pack to do it. Then and only then do you find that they're all individually wrapped in impenetrable cling film that appears to have been welded on. Did I ever mention what little patience I have

Don't get me started. I ran out of bath stuff a month or so ago, so I hunted out some "lovely" :rolleyes: wellmeaning present that some kind dear must've given me for Christmas or something (it was in the regifting box :rotfl:)...which had some of those bathbombs in...which were (you guessed it) vacuum packed in celophane. Word to the wise: don't try opening it with your teeth :rolleyes:

bigzippy

poohbear59 wrote: »

We still can't gt deliveries hre. Tesco will dliver to about four miles short of here. It is a total pain. That was the first suggestion from my psychologist in physio dept, second idea was to by ready made meals!! I have six to feed. she has a husband who is a GP, so no idea about trying to budget!

Trust me, you're not missing anything. Any half decent real-meal substitutes have been replaced by "new improved" versions that are crud.
I know what you mean about them not getting it, with their "helpful" suggestions.

poohbear wrote:

Also I haven;t looked back but wondred if anyone else has bladder pain. GP tells me it is FMS nerve problem.

Well, sometimes I'm completely unsure of whether I need a wee, don't need a wee, have a random pain in that are for no reason, ovulating, ibs pain or menstrual pain! Does that answer your question?
When I have pain killers that blocks out all pain (so when I go off on a spaaaace trip then? :rolleyes:) I have no idea if I need to "pay a penny" or not, so I go every so often just incase

poohbear59

bigzippy wrote: »

Trust me, you're not missing anything. Any half decent real-meal substitutes have been replaced by "new improved" versions that are crud.
I know what you mean about them not getting it, with their "helpful" suggestions.

Well, sometimes I'm completely unsure of whether I need a wee, don't need a wee, have a random pain in that are for no reason, ovulating, ibs pain or menstrual pain! Does that answer your question?
When I have pain killers that blocks out all pain (so when I go off on a spaaaace trip then? :rolleyes:) I have no idea if I need to "pay a penny" or not, so I go every so often just incase

Thank you. That sounds exactly like me.
I never have any idea whether I need to go or not, so just go when I think of it. Never know whether pain is IBS, because I need a wee, ovulation etc. too. In bed at night I try to decide if I need to get up or not, sometimes I do and sometimes I find I have got up for nothing. I discovered too that when on strong pain killers I don;t feel hungry, that is how I forget to eat.