The Challenges Of Finding Solitary Refinement ..

harz99

another_casualty said:

Strange time ..
Still sticking to things best I can . A mixed bag there . Various thoughts and emotions going through my head at random times also . 

I have thoughts that come to the forefront ( is that a word ?) at times on a more regular basis , that reality hits me and I realise I'm isolated from more or less everybody . 

Is this normal ? I'm not unhappy but I took a hell of a risk somewhat . 

When I last saw my local friend over a week ago as we were walking to the quay for a few ciders🍺🍺, I did mention the contrast of six years ago pent up with frustration and anger about the heat and commuting into a wooden airless box . 🥵
I sure do count my blessings . 🙏

Regarding mr trainer 🏋️‍♂️; he saw me with my Vest on doing the  video workout with him , and he was very impresssed with the changing body shape . 

I have to ask his opinion on weds regarding a discovery I made regarding my heavy legs ..

on Thursday night I decided to have a Google about my legs , as they have been like 2 anvils since I got myasthenia gravis . I actually found something that has helped me immensely .  I actually did this in bed 🛌. I started to turn my ankles in a clockwise motion
( not the whole foot 🦶 ) . Within minutes I felt a nice warm feeling through the legs .
I have been doing this for a couple of mins here and there, and believe it or not my legs feel a hell of a lot lighter . Sure I have the bone and joint pain , but it seems like a big improvement . I had a walk🐾 this morning , and apart from the first few mins of pain I seem to be able to move quicker with a spring in my step 🪜. I'm wondering whether it was bad circulation , varicose veins or what ? Hopefully mr trainer 🏋️‍♂️can throw some light on it .  

Still thinking of solutions to bedroom 🛌&home home office/ musicroom . 🖥🎵🎹
I think it comes down to whether I get a new wardrobe , or bed . Long story . Too long for this post but progress has been made . 

Regarding job coach ; the next meeting in sept is when I start being pushed into doing stuff I'm not able to do . All I can do is attend , be polite and hope I can knock back any thing hit in my direction which will cause anxiety and stress . We'll see .

My next bill from Vodafone is £6.95 or thereabouts ( mobile 📱/ broadband ). 

After that, it's back to normal in July . 

As for EDF, both of my tariffs expire end of July and will then go on standard variable for a while . 

I'm hoping that I can get warm home discount this year , as I forgot to claim last I'm checking the website so hopefully I'll get it . 

Anyhow, I'll leave it there 🌦🌧

Check the latest MSE newsletter re EDF, I think they're offering existing customer's only a fixed rate that is worth going on even though it is more expensive...

another_casualty

harz99 said:

another_casualty said:

Strange time ..
Still sticking to things best I can . A mixed bag there . Various thoughts and emotions going through my head at random times also . 

I have thoughts that come to the forefront ( is that a word ?) at times on a more regular basis , that reality hits me and I realise I'm isolated from more or less everybody . 

Is this normal ? I'm not unhappy but I took a hell of a risk somewhat . 

When I last saw my local friend over a week ago as we were walking to the quay for a few ciders🍺🍺, I did mention the contrast of six years ago pent up with frustration and anger about the heat and commuting into a wooden airless box . 🥵
I sure do count my blessings . 🙏

Regarding mr trainer 🏋️‍♂️; he saw me with my Vest on doing the  video workout with him , and he was very impresssed with the changing body shape . 

I have to ask his opinion on weds regarding a discovery I made regarding my heavy legs ..

on Thursday night I decided to have a Google about my legs , as they have been like 2 anvils since I got myasthenia gravis . I actually found something that has helped me immensely .  I actually did this in bed 🛌. I started to turn my ankles in a clockwise motion
( not the whole foot 🦶 ) . Within minutes I felt a nice warm feeling through the legs .
I have been doing this for a couple of mins here and there, and believe it or not my legs feel a hell of a lot lighter . Sure I have the bone and joint pain , but it seems like a big improvement . I had a walk🐾 this morning , and apart from the first few mins of pain I seem to be able to move quicker with a spring in my step 🪜. I'm wondering whether it was bad circulation , varicose veins or what ? Hopefully mr trainer 🏋️‍♂️can throw some light on it .  

Still thinking of solutions to bedroom 🛌&home home office/ musicroom . 🖥🎵🎹
I think it comes down to whether I get a new wardrobe , or bed . Long story . Too long for this post but progress has been made . 

Regarding job coach ; the next meeting in sept is when I start being pushed into doing stuff I'm not able to do . All I can do is attend , be polite and hope I can knock back any thing hit in my direction which will cause anxiety and stress . We'll see .

My next bill from Vodafone is £6.95 or thereabouts ( mobile 📱/ broadband ). 

After that, it's back to normal in July . 

As for EDF, both of my tariffs expire end of July and will then go on standard variable for a while . 

I'm hoping that I can get warm home discount this year , as I forgot to claim last I'm checking the website so hopefully I'll get it . 

Anyhow, I'll leave it there 🌦🌧

Check the latest MSE newsletter re EDF, I think they're offering existing customer's only a fixed rate that is worth going on even though it is more expensive...

Thanks Harz 😼. I'll check that ou shortly ..

jwil

Great news about the improvement from the leg exercises!

doingitanyway

Good news about your legs. I really admire how you have been able to push through pain and discomfort to keep your health on track.

You have the right attitude regarding the job coach. Just wait and see and I am sure whatever comes along you will deal with it. You have so far  

another_casualty

well I had a look to see if it's true about the special deal for existing edf customers.
could I find it ? No!  I got an email from MSE Cheap energy club , advising me that there is this special deal. When I followed the instructions on the link, I found there wasn't and my time was wasted. Utility warehouse and Scottish power are recommended . No thanks .
I did have dealings with UW when I was renting around the corner . That was messy .a combination of landlord and my readings not being recognised / meter being changed blah blah blah ..

Regarding the legs 🦵; although still much lighter feeling , the right leg is totally banjaxxed
Very painful for first 20 mins of walk 🐾. Taking my jeans off was painful also .
I'll keep plugging away . 🔌 I think that it's as good as it gets and I have to take the smooth with the rough. Still , it's an improvement all the same no matter how small.

I'll leave it there ..☀️

another_casualty

Just updating regarding the edf saga ..
I actually managed a live chat with an adviser. I was advised before chat started ( a general notice ) to be kind etc words to that effect due to the amount of calls they have 😿

Anyway, after waiting for an eternity I was emailed a tariff for electricity. ⚡️The robotic adviser never sent through the gas tariff ⛽️. Anyway, the tariff was no different from hat I found myself . 🤔I politely told robotic adviser that I'll go on variable tariff for the  time being .
I really cannot be bothered . Take it on the chin and move on . 🥊 life is too short.

I'll leave it there ...😾

doingitanyway

You tried re tariffs...not surprised you moving on...

another_casualty

doingitanyway said:

You tried re tariffs...not surprised you moving on...

This energy company is draining mine . Same with everybody though , so moved on I have 😼

doingitanyway

another_casualty said:

doingitanyway said:

You tried re tariffs...not surprised you moving on...

This energy company is draining mine

Can't be that bad if you still have your sense of humour 

jwil

At least you made the effort to check