OS ways and Poor Health

117pauline

Good afternoon all

Good wishes to everyone. I hope you are having a peaceful day. The sun is shining here so I will be going for a walk along the beach in a few minutes.

Fuddle, have you thought of setting a timer for just five minutes and doing those things that need to be done then resting? When I have bad days, I use ad breaks to get a little done and of course it is a manageable chunk of time.

So, on my list of things today I have "prepare carrots and mushrooms for freezer". Yesterday I bought them and in the past I would have prepared them straightaway. Now I realise that shopping in itself is a huge anxiety for me and all I want/need is a cup of tea and a dark room. I think it's all the noise, colour, choice etc that I find overwhelming. I prepare a variety of veg for the freezer which allows me then to make a dish without too much extra work. This means I can have a decent meal even if I feel awful.

We find ways to cope with our situations but it really helps to have a thread like this as it often prompts rethinks about how we do things.

Have a good weekend, take care
Pauline

candygirl

PAULINE are you living permanently in Spain? That's my aim for the future.Need some warmth n sub for my arthritis

117pauline

Hi candygirl

It may sound daft but I haven't decided yet. I like being out here and the heat made a huge difference to my health but I still feel like I have unfinished business back in the UK.

I can be here alone until the beginning of April. I am using this time just to be. In all honesty it is escapism and I do have ties back in the UK, primarily my 92 year old mum. Mind you, I think she is fitter than me!

Where in Spain would you like to live? I have really enjoyed being close to the sea (about 15 mins driving) but I love being up in the mountains. I have spent time around Granada, Malaga and Alicante and each has its charm. I think what I would like to do is rent and be able to move around regularly.

Today has been difficult again as I am suffering horrendous nightmares so I am afraid to sleep and of course this makes a huge impact on my wellbeing. My fibro is playing up and I know what I should do (eat well and drink plenty) but I have felt dizzy.

Still it's a new week tomorrow and hopefully a weightloss. I can't notice any difference although a friend says there is a definite change. I carried 2kg of onions and 2kg of apples which felt heavy climbing the stairs so it must be helping - I have lost nearly double that.

Hope everyone has a good week
Pauline

candygirl

117pauline wrote: »

Hi candygirl

It may sound daft but I haven't decided yet. I like being out here and the heat made a huge difference to my health but I still feel like I have unfinished business back in the UK.

I can be here alone until the beginning of April. I am using this time just to be. In all honesty it is escapism and I do have ties back in the UK, primarily my 92 year old mum. Mind you, I think she is fitter than me!

Where in Spain would you like to live? I have really enjoyed being close to the sea (about 15 mins driving) but I love being up in the mountains. I have spent time around Granada, Malaga and Alicante and each has its charm. I think what I would like to do is rent and be able to move around regularly.

Today has been difficult again as I am suffering horrendous nightmares so I am afraid to sleep and of course this makes a huge impact on my wellbeing. My fibro is playing up and I know what I should do (eat well and drink plenty) but I have felt dizzy.

Still it's a new week tomorrow and hopefully a weightloss. I can't notice any difference although a friend says there is a definite change. I carried 2kg of onions and 2kg of apples which felt heavy climbing the stairs so it must be helping - I have lost nearly double that.

Hope everyone has a good week
Pauline

I've just been chatting to a friend, who lived in La Marina near Alicante, n she advised me to rent my house out here, n rent there when I finally decide to go.I'm not going anywhere while Mum's still here though x

117pauline

Good afternoon

Well another 2lb down which is good news but I have just noticed my major medication now includes sucrose. I have done really well losing all the artificial sweeteners and flavourings so I will have to ask if I can get the unsweetened type again.

I made a pork roast traybake last night which was scrumptious and hardly any effort involved. My hands are not working well and I dropped a plate. I am going to investigate a local spa that is offering a groupon deal - I am hoping the warmth would be beneficial.

Thinking of all the regular posters, take care
Pauline

pollyanna_26

Sorry for going awol . By the time we got to dds appt last Friday she was barely able to function . Dr gave her a thorough examination and picked up the ominous crackles in her left lung along with both sinus and ear infections . He prescribed Doxycycline she's slightly better but having taken the last one today not clear of infection .


I'll be back either later tomorrow or Saturday .


I'm hoping you are all ok and Wolfy's meet and greet went well .I was sending the vibes .


Meanwhile if anyone has experience of the PIP 1043 form I would be grateful for feedback . We've just received one nearly a year before dds award expires and it needs to be back in 3 weeks .


I find it very vague and they don't want supporting letters from GPs sending . I've decided they'll get one anyway as he knows her as well as I do and if things go awry it could be useful .


Dd and I were only recently discussing the many up and downs of this year . We didn't see this one coming .



Anyway onwards and upwards . Take care all .


polly x

Tink_04

Hi everyone!

Sorry I've been MIA for a while. I'm not doing too great. Christmas is sorted and kids are fine. DH has gone back to work after his OP and has been doing great..... I just stopped functioning.

I had major panic attacks in the night and really exhausted. I'm back to not being able to sleep and it's really getting me down.

I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to Xmas. I will read back and catch up with people soon.

Tink xx

Tink_04

Hi everyone just checking in again!

Hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and a happy new year x

candygirl

Tink_04 wrote: »

Hi everyone!

Sorry I've been MIA for a while. I'm not doing too great. Christmas is sorted and kids are fine. DH has gone back to work after his OP and has been doing great..... I just stopped functioning.

I had major panic attacks in the night and really exhausted. I'm back to not being able to sleep and it's really getting me down.

I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to Xmas. I will read back and catch up with people soon.

Tink xx

So sorry you're struggling hun.Panic attacks are horrific , aren't they? Have you seen the "no panic" website? It's v good:D
Hope you all have lovely Xmases xx

Tink_04

Hi everyone and Happy New Year!!

Kids had a great time and there is far too much chocolate as usual!
The tree is down and we will try and find a place for all the toys at some point

I have been missing quite a bit and struggling with my health a lot. I'm off work again and I'm seriously considering not going back. I'm not sure our finances would manage without some serious cut backs but we will sit and work things out.

I hope everyone is doing well and we can get this thread up and running again to help support each other and any new OS with health issues this year!

Tink