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On being "Non Compos Mentis"
Hi, Gang. I hope you haven't noticed my relative absence. I was all primed to be on the board and get all caught up in posting and in putting up some fodder for a health page or two. But last Thursday I had a wonderful surprise. An old friend from a dieting forum called and said she would be in town for a half-marathon. I picked her up at the airport and she spent the night with me, then I dromve her to her hotel to meet her other friends who will run with her. It was such a boost to my morale to see her and touch on old great times! SHE has met her goal weight and is running 4 or 5 hlf-marathons a year plus kayaking, skiing and such.
She was the impetus I needed to resolve to lose weight. I knew I was close, but had not been ready to make a commitment. But, this gave me a level of excitement and energy I haven't had in a long time. Saturday I did a stock up trip to the grocery store and yesterday I took a special lunch to my parents. Then I realized that, despite any resolutions to cut back on what I eat and to increase my activity - four days in a row out driving and walking (read that lurching) a lot was a big overdo! OMG!!! I collapsed last night and couln't even get online to set up the schedule for the week.
I should listen to my own counsel. Do not do everything you can just because you have a couple good days. I am still sooooo tired. My legs are literally like jelly and I can hardly ceek my hands to the keyboard. Last night I stood up out of my recliner and my legs wouldn't hold me up. Getting up off the floor was no picnic either.
I also realized that handbrakes on my car are an absolute necessity. I have to help my right leg lift to brake and that stains the painful part of my right arm which is still a major problem. I'm sure my reaction times are nil.
My brain is apparently as tired as my body. I feel like I want to to do things until I stand up to do them and realize how week I am. On top of that I did get my flu shot on Saturday, but had a little reaction to it for the first time ever, so I'm stiff and sore. I'll put my Avonex off a couple days. Also I cannot think of words for the life of me. I sound absolutely looney trying to speak and using all these bizarre words
So, as Salvador Dali said, "The big difference between me and a madman is that I madman thinks he is sane. I know I am mad."
If there isn't a schedule I'll make one. If there is, thank you!
When you get a flu shot, remember the only one we are supposed to get is the injection - NOT THE NASAL SPRAY. This is because the nasal spray is the live, attenuated virus and is more likely to stimulate a relapse.
Fizzie is no longer gaseous, but she likes the new name.
My sister got home late last night and she is already out running all the errands I didn't do. My niece is healing very well.
I know there are tons of you I owe responses to. I am going to stay on the front page for my own sanity. If any of you have posts you'd like me to answer, just PM me or bump them up. that would be very helpful.
All the news that's fit to print,
Quix, the Mad
She was the impetus I needed to resolve to lose weight. I knew I was close, but had not been ready to make a commitment. But, this gave me a level of excitement and energy I haven't had in a long time. Saturday I did a stock up trip to the grocery store and yesterday I took a special lunch to my parents. Then I realized that, despite any resolutions to cut back on what I eat and to increase my activity - four days in a row out driving and walking (read that lurching) a lot was a big overdo! OMG!!! I collapsed last night and couln't even get online to set up the schedule for the week.
I should listen to my own counsel. Do not do everything you can just because you have a couple good days. I am still sooooo tired. My legs are literally like jelly and I can hardly ceek my hands to the keyboard. Last night I stood up out of my recliner and my legs wouldn't hold me up. Getting up off the floor was no picnic either.
I also realized that handbrakes on my car are an absolute necessity. I have to help my right leg lift to brake and that stains the painful part of my right arm which is still a major problem. I'm sure my reaction times are nil.
My brain is apparently as tired as my body. I feel like I want to to do things until I stand up to do them and realize how week I am. On top of that I did get my flu shot on Saturday, but had a little reaction to it for the first time ever, so I'm stiff and sore. I'll put my Avonex off a couple days. Also I cannot think of words for the life of me. I sound absolutely looney trying to speak and using all these bizarre words
So, as Salvador Dali said, "The big difference between me and a madman is that I madman thinks he is sane. I know I am mad."
If there isn't a schedule I'll make one. If there is, thank you!
When you get a flu shot, remember the only one we are supposed to get is the injection - NOT THE NASAL SPRAY. This is because the nasal spray is the live, attenuated virus and is more likely to stimulate a relapse.
Fizzie is no longer gaseous, but she likes the new name.
My sister got home late last night and she is already out running all the errands I didn't do. My niece is healing very well.
I know there are tons of you I owe responses to. I am going to stay on the front page for my own sanity. If any of you have posts you'd like me to answer, just PM me or bump them up. that would be very helpful.
All the news that's fit to print,
Quix, the Mad
What?! Did you seriously think the rest of us are sane?! Welcome back and please take care of yourself!! Glad to hear your niece is doing better. That just didn't sound like any fun at all!
Glad you let us know what's been going on. I knew you were by yourself so I kinda thought you might overdo......rest....rest.....rest.......and get your energy back.
The friend's visit sounds wonderful, you needed a good pick-me-up. Just don't try to start running half marathons, okay.
It good news that Sis is home and that her daughter is better.
I'm trying to lose weight too!!!! I will pray that both of us have strong will power!!! Gonna have to lay off the forum ice cream binges....hee....hee....hee
Take care of yourself, and know I'm thinking about you!!
Hugs
doni
The friend's visit sounds wonderful, you needed a good pick-me-up. Just don't try to start running half marathons, okay.
It good news that Sis is home and that her daughter is better.
I'm trying to lose weight too!!!! I will pray that both of us have strong will power!!! Gonna have to lay off the forum ice cream binges....hee....hee....hee
Take care of yourself, and know I'm thinking about you!!
Hugs
doni
Good to have you back and I am so happy for you that you were able to hook up with an old cyber friend and enjoy her company! Perhaps if you have some extra incentive lying around to start a diet you can pass it on to me?????? Please take your time getting back into the swing of things...you don't need to make yourself sick for the sake of the forum...we can hold down the fort and as you said if something is urgent we can pm you ok? Take Care and glad to have you "Home"!!
Hugs,
Rena
Hugs,
Rena
Glad to see you back Momma Bear. It's always nice to meet up with old friends but it does sound like you need to take it easy still for a bit.
Glad to hear your niece is doing better and that your sis is home.
Now you just get some rest and don't over do things!!!!!
Hugs
Moki Baby Bear
Glad to hear your niece is doing better and that your sis is home.
Now you just get some rest and don't over do things!!!!!
Hugs
Moki Baby Bear
It's so great that you had such a wonderful and inspiring time with your old pal, and that you are feeling that exciting energy to take off those few extra pounds that make walking more of a challenge. I try to remember that each extra pound puts four extra pounds of pressure on my knees....
Your enthusiasm is catching! I've been making a pot of (healthy) chili today, and was having a conversation with an ice cream sandwich in the freezer. I had read your post before I went down to chop onions and peppers, and managed to keep my mouth from actually contacting said ice cream sandwich. It is a Skinny Cow, low in calories and fat, so it probably won't make it much longer. :o) I will do more walking before I devour it, though!
I'm sorry you're having to pay for overdoing it. It's a lesson that all of us learn over and over; our bodies don't necessarily let us know at the time that we're overdoing it. So, how do we know when to quit? By having it reinforced enough times that we recognize the cut-off point.
So, you want to mall-walk or something like that? You don't by any chance have a 24 Hour Fitness membership, do you? Water aerobics are fun, and most instructors understand that some people know their limitations and can't do everything that others can, and I really need to give it a try again. I've been leery since my disk herniation, but I can learn how to avoid aggravating it.
I had great plans to walk the half-marathon until my knee really quit on me. C'est la vie!
I'm really glad that your niece is healing well. About time!
I think hand controls for your car, at least the brake, are a great idea! I had a friend with spina bifida that had hand controls, and he loved to drive. He was great in his wheelchair; played basketball, but he felt more "normal" in his pickup. He thought it would help him pick up girls to look more normal, but he was buff and good looking. He's now quite happy with a gal in a scooter; I see them around town together.
I do get sidetracked, don't I? My brain may be a little scattered, but it's better than the kind of numb it was during and after that last flare.
Take it easy and recharge your batteries.
Hugs,
Kathy
Your enthusiasm is catching! I've been making a pot of (healthy) chili today, and was having a conversation with an ice cream sandwich in the freezer. I had read your post before I went down to chop onions and peppers, and managed to keep my mouth from actually contacting said ice cream sandwich. It is a Skinny Cow, low in calories and fat, so it probably won't make it much longer. :o) I will do more walking before I devour it, though!
I'm sorry you're having to pay for overdoing it. It's a lesson that all of us learn over and over; our bodies don't necessarily let us know at the time that we're overdoing it. So, how do we know when to quit? By having it reinforced enough times that we recognize the cut-off point.
So, you want to mall-walk or something like that? You don't by any chance have a 24 Hour Fitness membership, do you? Water aerobics are fun, and most instructors understand that some people know their limitations and can't do everything that others can, and I really need to give it a try again. I've been leery since my disk herniation, but I can learn how to avoid aggravating it.
I had great plans to walk the half-marathon until my knee really quit on me. C'est la vie!
I'm really glad that your niece is healing well. About time!
I think hand controls for your car, at least the brake, are a great idea! I had a friend with spina bifida that had hand controls, and he loved to drive. He was great in his wheelchair; played basketball, but he felt more "normal" in his pickup. He thought it would help him pick up girls to look more normal, but he was buff and good looking. He's now quite happy with a gal in a scooter; I see them around town together.
I do get sidetracked, don't I? My brain may be a little scattered, but it's better than the kind of numb it was during and after that last flare.
Take it easy and recharge your batteries.
Hugs,
Kathy
Welcome back! I know how you feel - every time I get a little time to do something around the house, I overdo it and then I'm wiped out for a week.
Sounds like you might be having a bit of a flare, or just a flareup... I'm never sure which is which, these days.
Sounds like you might be having a bit of a flare, or just a flareup... I'm never sure which is which, these days.
Welcome back. Please rest yourself up. I'm not even diagnosed with anything, and a full day literally leaves me flat on my back, immobilized.
What you say about flu shots is interesting. I got the nasal spray last year and then, within hours, had what felt like the danged flu. I was knocked down for an entire day by it. Then...everyone in our family had the flu, some had it twice, even though we'd all had shots, but I NEVER GOT IT, even though I was caring for all three little boys and my husband. I figured it was because I'd had a powerful reaction to the spray. But I do wonder why I had such a response.
Anyway...I'm leery of the spray now because of that reaction. It was truly unpleasant.
Take it easy.
Bio
What you say about flu shots is interesting. I got the nasal spray last year and then, within hours, had what felt like the danged flu. I was knocked down for an entire day by it. Then...everyone in our family had the flu, some had it twice, even though we'd all had shots, but I NEVER GOT IT, even though I was caring for all three little boys and my husband. I figured it was because I'd had a powerful reaction to the spray. But I do wonder why I had such a response.
Anyway...I'm leery of the spray now because of that reaction. It was truly unpleasant.
Take it easy.
Bio
Count me in, too! It is so hard to know where the limit is before that line is crossed. For some reason, I never get the signals that my body sends me to let me know that it's too much before it's too late.
I know that feeling all too well!!!!! The spasticity, the icky feeling that makes you feel sad and miserable, the bone-rotting fatigue, the lack of ability to focus/attend to anything. And the list goes on and on and on . . .
I've got weight to lose, too. If you find a diet that you like, let me know. It's hard with diets too, because I don't like to add extra fatigue and cognitive issues because of a diet. I'm already pretty much a ding-bat!!!!
Did you take a fall out of the recliner? Maybe having a walker or something to grab on to until you have your strength regained in your legs may help ya. I also find that I can't stand in the shower when I'm like this . . . be careful!!!!! Do you have a shower chair? The handbrake idea for your car is a great idea.
Well, I hope this cruddy feelings goes away, soon. Take care of yourself.
Deb the Ding-Bat
I know that feeling all too well!!!!! The spasticity, the icky feeling that makes you feel sad and miserable, the bone-rotting fatigue, the lack of ability to focus/attend to anything. And the list goes on and on and on . . .
I've got weight to lose, too. If you find a diet that you like, let me know. It's hard with diets too, because I don't like to add extra fatigue and cognitive issues because of a diet. I'm already pretty much a ding-bat!!!!
Did you take a fall out of the recliner? Maybe having a walker or something to grab on to until you have your strength regained in your legs may help ya. I also find that I can't stand in the shower when I'm like this . . . be careful!!!!! Do you have a shower chair? The handbrake idea for your car is a great idea.
Well, I hope this cruddy feelings goes away, soon. Take care of yourself.
Deb the Ding-Bat
Welcome back....we missed you! I endup doing exactly what you did this weekend. Whenever, my energy level improved I want to get everything done I couldn't do when I'l in a relapse and I just end up suffering for it. I guess we all need to pace ourselves. I hope you rest up and recover quickly.
Dawn
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