tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280610066627399629.post6339715603633107169..comments2022-11-08T07:55:13.034-08:00Comments on Feelin' Swell: My Life with RA: BoredomSquirrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00087794277683329143noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280610066627399629.post-46623096214905229242010-08-10T08:19:56.221-07:002010-08-10T08:19:56.221-07:00I completely understand what you are talking about...I completely understand what you are talking about. I just passed my six month mark since my diagnosis and the doctor says things look good enough to push my appointments farther apart. <br /><br />Until recently, it felt like all my time was taken up by lab tests, appointments, or just feeling awful. The pain is better but the fatigue is still a problem and I spend all my energy on my job or thinking about being sick. <br /><br />My days all feel the same - work, read, spend time with the hubby and pets. Don't get me wrong, it's a good life, but I am only 30! <br /><br />I need to push myself to get out more or try something new. I think I will make a list of things I would love to do / places I would love to go today.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me know I am not by myself in this!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079370127353519175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280610066627399629.post-5690464520774530252010-08-03T14:09:22.196-07:002010-08-03T14:09:22.196-07:00Jenn, there are soo many things like that I want t...Jenn, there are soo many things like that I want to do! I think you're right, instead of sitting on my computer most nights I should just try to do one new thing a week and see what I enjoy. I just really want to meet new people as well.. that's probably the main thing. Hope you get to start your German class, I did a bit at school and enjoyed it! Thanks for the ideas :)<br /><br />Lene, you're right, I am feeling better and now I feel like I need to do something worthwhile. I know it could all be taken away from me so quickly, I don't want to waste my time feeling stuck and uninspired. Small steps, I think.. hopefully I'll figure it out!Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00087794277683329143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280610066627399629.post-71776556417485378142010-08-02T17:23:08.466-07:002010-08-02T17:23:08.466-07:00I know that headspace and I've learned that it...I know that headspace and I've learned that it means you're getting better. It's like when you have the flu and you start getting bored because you're well enough to want to do something but not quite well enough yet to have the energy. This means you're about to have the energy, so you can spend the next little while trying to figure what you want to do. Of course, that's the thing, isn't it? What to do, what to do...<br /><br />is there something you've always wanted to do, but never had the chance to because you were too busy with responsibility or feeling like crap? Maybe now's the time to make a dream come true.Lene Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223128667829847717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280610066627399629.post-64099294670940890712010-08-02T11:08:16.952-07:002010-08-02T11:08:16.952-07:00I know how you feel...I work at the Arthritis Foun...I know how you feel...I work at the Arthritis Foundation (and love it) and I have RA, so sometimes I just want to scream and not hear that word for at least 1 day!! <br /><br />I suggest finding a new hobby, like sewing, knitting, musical instrument playing {these are on my wish list, along with photography}, etc. Something you have always wanted to try, but put off, maybe, because of arthritis or just life in general. Or take a fun class somewhere. Do you have community colleges there? {Hubby wants us to take a German class together at the local community college this fall or next spring}. Or volunteer somewhere. {I have been wanting to do more with Boston Buddies, a Boston Terrier rescue here in CA, but never seem to have time...but planning to this Fall, for sure. Also, I am planning on volunteering with Suicide Prevention sometime soon, as well}. <br /><br />Wow, didn't realize I related so well to this post until I started to answer it!! <br /><br />Hope it helps a little.JennZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559024763551456961noreply@blogger.com