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Finding balance in dealing with chronic illnesses.

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Using meditation to relieve pain and heal.

Come faeries, take me out of this dull world. For I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame. ~~~W. B. Yeats~~~

What is chronic illness?
A chronic illness isn't the name of just one illness. It's a word used to describe one or a group of health conditions that last a long time. In fact, the root word of chronic is "chronos" which refers to time. In a nutshell, it's a problem or condition that most often limits what a person can do and it doesn't always go away. The biggest challenge is for the person to be able to maintain their character and a positive self-identity.

It is important to have a battle plan. To be prepared as to what to do in situations that suddenly come up or to tackle symptoms that go on day after day relieves a certain amount of anxiety. We can give each other ideas as to how we handle different aspects of our lives, dealing with a chronic illness.

It can sometimes be too much to handle and family and friends are often frustrated themselves because they don't know how to help. This group is not only for information about medical conditions. It is also meant as a place to complain and vent when things get tough. Just getting a little feedback that we aren't going crazy or being too hard on ourselves can be a relief. Sharing is a very effective therapy sometimes.

Discussion with L I N K S we think are worth sharing to help each other out.
The rss feed that is here has positive things to help. It's all about trying to maintain a balance.

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New Fibro medication 8 Replies

Started by Cherish Moondancer. Last reply by Cherish Moondancer Aug 10.

Sjögren’s syndrome 11 Replies

Started by Cherish Moondancer. Last reply by ANGELBEAR Jun 19.

Bipolar disorder with anxiety, atypical depression 3 Replies

Started by Purple Mist. Last reply by Cherish Moondancer May 30.

Service dog transference

Started by Hedgewitch Apr 14.

A long introduction

Started by Hedgewitch Feb 28.

Thinking positive

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Comment by Mona on August 21, 2009 at 5:13am: Yes the swelling has all but disappeared! The shot in my back yesterday didn't do any good. I'll probably have to get another one in a few weeks. The doc says to wait because the cortisone may "move". That's kinda scary but I'll wait.

Comment by Kallisto on August 20, 2009 at 11:21pm

Comment by Kallisto on August 20, 2009 at 11:21pm: Hi Mona, Have you been taking your days easy and enjoying them like we talked about? =) I don't have any experience with Neurontin. Has the water retention with swelling left now that you stopped taking it? Are you able to go for short walks?
Blessings for continued healing.
Hugs, Kallisto

Comment by Mona on August 19, 2009 at 4:46pm: I had my surgery and all went well. I will return to work after I see the doc on Sep. 2. Today, I am going back to the hospital to get 1-2 cortisone shots in my back, for the nerve pain. My pain doctor put me on Neurontin for the nerve paiin but I had a lot of water retention and swelling with it so I'm off of it now. Has anyone else experienced that?

Comment by Kallisto on August 6, 2009 at 11:20pm: Stopping by to leave some love

Comment by Mona on July 1, 2009 at 9:37pm: Now I have a new ailment. I have a Rectocele. Those of you who don't know what it is, look it up; I don't really want to go into the details on here. I'm scheduled for surgery on Aug. 4. That's a long time to wait and I'm on a cancellation list. Also my back has gotten worse, now involving my hip. I have to get an MRI, Xrays, and probably more shots. Anything to avoid another back surgery.

Comment by Cherish Moondancer on July 1, 2009 at 8:35pm

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Comment by Frances Dyer on May 8, 2009 at 9:21pm: MAY 12TH IS FIBROMYLGIA AWARENESS DAY

Comment by Frances Dyer on May 2, 2009 at 5:26pm: I TOO SUFFER FROM A LOT OF ILLNESS. I HAVE FIBRO, DIETETICS, RESTLESS LEG, NUROPATHY, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE,AND BI-POLAR