Healthy Attitude

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Jacobson on November 15, 2009 at 7:50am

Terrie, pain is a horrible robber of our lives. I have OA and it is in my knees, right now, I am sitting at the computer with my braces on to keep them warm. But if I stand up, it's like walking on nails in my legs. I surely understand that sometimes pain is the worst enemy and the diabetes is nothing in comparison. The meds for the diabetes are nothing in comparison to what the meds for pain can do to your system, your mind, your attitude. My thoughts about pain are beginning to change since I joined a Chronic Pain group. It's just people like you, like me who have pain 24/7 or more, (which is hard to believe) but I am learning ways to deal with it. If you want, I'd be happy to share some of them with you or anyone else who is dealing with chronic, severe, or pain. It really sucks.

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Permalink Reply by Terrie8 on November 16, 2009 at 7:56am

Geez, I'm sorry that you have OA and that you can understand what I'm talking about. You're right. The pain may be less some days(which is Great)but it never totally goes away. My Mom suffers from OA also.

I've had many People with severe RA to talk to through the years since many of our Relatives and some Friends online have or had it. Sadly for us, some are deceasesd now.

I certainly do feel sad for the Diabetics who are suffering with complications also and I hope that they are able to find some enjoyable times in Life.


I seem to find humour in times I least expect, which helps. Like this morning when I was getting a glass of water in the kitchen, I noticed 2 black birds on the garage roof, picking leaves out of the overstuffed gutter and throwing them on the ground.

It occurred to me that these birds were flying happily above and noticed the yukky-looking gutter so they had to come down to start the cleanup for my Hubby, so it would look Better.

I also called my Hubby up and told him the birds were mad at him for not cleaning the gutters. My Hubby got a laugh out of it too and said Yup, he'd better get those gutters cleaned. LOL!

No, it's not the drugs that I'm taking. I've always enjoyed humour. I watch comedy shows often. We've always enjoyed our different Pets through the years also. They are Very important for therapy and make us laugh. :) I also push myself as hard as I can, to accomplish things. Like I know that I'll be cleaning out that gutter. =)

Sure I'd like to hear how you deal with some of your pain. I pray that your day is going Better Cathy.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Jacobson on November 16, 2009 at 9:38am

Terrie, and all, laughter is a very good healer. Like some antidepressants, it releases endorphins to help us feel better. So laugh often, long, and loudly. People will stare, but hey, they should try it. I'll PM you later. So much fun.

Cathy

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Permalink Reply by Frank the Lege 1 day ago

I look on diabetes as challenge. Neither a good or bad challenge. It's not a curse and it's certainly not a blessing, lol. It just IS!!

Yes I occasionally remind myself that this is a dangerous condition because without that reminder I might forget and just go crazy on the old carbs.

I agree with a healthy attitude as long as it does not get out of hand. Diabetes has forced me to lose weight and exericise and lets face it a diabetic who controls their blood glucose is probably healthier than most other people!

So I can't have that baked potato, bread, cake, pasta and other high carb foods. So what? There are plenty of other foods and as someone else remarked there are fun ways in finding other food combinations that are safe.

Oh and of course now and then I do have a naughty treat! And cos it's naughty that makes it all the more delicious. A bit like stolen apples (so I'm told lol) are much tastier than ones you're allowed to pick from the tree.

Whereas for a non diabetic eating naughty foods just doesn't have the same frsson. Aww poor things!

Frank

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Jacobson 19 hours ago

non diabetics don't know what they are missing do they lol!

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