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Post by Karen on Nov 12, 2011 11:15:52 GMT -5
I was talking to a friend the other day and she asked what I'd be doing if I felt better. It seemed to really help her understand what's going on with me. I think friends and family often don't realize the impact some of this stuff can have on us. They only hear the "My __ hurts" or "I don't feel good", they don't hear how it really affects our daily lives
So, I figured it was a good question to throw out there: If I felt better, I'd start ____ again!
- Running, Pilates, any sort of exercise besides walking! - Keeping my house clean - I grew up in a messy environment and having a messy house really, really gets me down. - Dating. Like really dating, not just a drink or two here and there with some random person that I don't end up liking. - Getting caught up on my "This Old House" magazines. There used to be a day when I'd read it from cover to cover within the first week of getting it. Now I have a stack of 7 or 8 that I haven't touched. - Having people over for dinner. I love to entertain, but the messy house prevents me from inviting most people over.
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Post by JC on Nov 12, 2011 14:36:26 GMT -5
Cool topic! When I was at my worst all I could think about was how I wanted to get back into the gym. I always said, I know I'm back to normal when I could go to the gym and actually enjoy it. That was my goal because going to the gym means everything else is right in my life too.
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Post by hannahjex on Nov 13, 2011 7:53:15 GMT -5
Socialising. And taking care of my husband, instead of the other way round. And I hear you on the housework, Karen! You wouldn't believe it to look around my flat, but once upon a time, I was quite the neat freak.
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Post by semicolon on Nov 13, 2011 20:18:52 GMT -5
Training for another half marathon! Advancing my career & trying for advanced certification in assistive technology
Great thread, Karen! Now to go work on some goal-setting...
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Post by Karen on Nov 13, 2011 20:42:43 GMT -5
That was my goal because going to the gym means everything else is right in my life too. That's EXACTLY how I feel! I feel like once I'm able to do those things, I'm doing pretty good. At the moment, they're just another reminder for me at the moment.
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Post by 1234 on Nov 13, 2011 22:38:15 GMT -5
Karen, I know you're struggling with feeling really, really sh*tty, but don't discount all you give to each person on this board!
I'd split my time between being a bike mechanic and going back to teaching--not full time, because the test-mentality killed me--but I'd expand the time I spend volunteering teaching creative writing and dance to kids at the boys adn girls clubs in DC. If I could physically have a career of bicycle mechanicing and working with at risk kids, well, I would love it. Hopefully, sometime I can.
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Post by hellsbells on Nov 14, 2011 15:07:59 GMT -5
Housework Gardening Visiting friends
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Post by alivenkicking on May 9, 2012 19:08:32 GMT -5
i love this thread. today, however, i've been so filled with resentment and self-recrimination and self-pity at all i can't do, i feel like if i list everything now it will make me feel worse. or it would be three pages long. it is bittersweet to learn more about you gals through what you wish you could do without endo. i have moments when i see how it's made me stronger, blah blah blah, but right now i'm trying to focus on gratitude to get me out of this funk and it's not coming easily. sigh. thanks for being out there, it brings me comfort
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Post by Karen on May 9, 2012 19:21:06 GMT -5
I hear you. I'm constantly reminded of how NOT better I am overall and it's frustrated. Just seeing that initial post of mine makes me sad because I have yet to accomplish any of those items with any sort of regularity! Despite as frustrated as I get, I consider it motivation to kick some ass and feel better - no matter what it takes! I hope you're able to get to that point sometime soon, too.
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Post by semicolon on May 10, 2012 6:16:27 GMT -5
Well, I'll be uplifting here since my goal was another half marathon and i just did one last weekend! Unfortunately I haven't focused on my career much, especially since I had so much time off, but I'm happy with my personal progress. I know endo really gets in the way of our goals, but it's still important to have something to strive for (and it's nice to have a place to look back and say, "what did I want to do?").
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Post by MustangGtGirl on May 10, 2012 17:18:59 GMT -5
If no When I feel better I will start singing on stage again. ;D
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Post by ree on May 29, 2012 10:46:01 GMT -5
Working out and getting my beach body back.
Going on all-day excursions to amusement parks and nature reserves.
Redecorating/reorganizing.
Working full-time.
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Post by faithh on Jun 23, 2012 17:22:34 GMT -5
I feel normal when I can regularly attend school without accommodations for missed classes due to being in pain.
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Post by newsy on Oct 31, 2012 11:33:13 GMT -5
I would do the couch to 5k! Never miss a day of class! Never eat leftovers! Make my own GDS free cakes & desserts! Eat out at restaurants with friends! Stop playing so many video games & have the energy for walks in the park (used to be my favorite thing to do!). Stop being so hard on myself!
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Post by pyronymph on Apr 2, 2014 20:23:17 GMT -5
Exercise. I would love to complete the Insanity program and start running again. Travel Reopen my massage practice. I really miss working. And since I'd be working again, I could hire a cleaning person for my house, definitely don't miss that bit!
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