Thanks again for all the lovely and helpful replies, blossom I have done some courses, as far as a language class goes or anything that needs concentration well that’s out the window, I’m not too great in an afternoon, did a morning course and I did learn to cross stitch, somthing I always wanted to do and when I can do it find it very relaxing, I’ve googled courses in my area for mornings, nothing, but for forever hopeful and will keep looking, so thank you.
Mags, well live stinks doesn’t it, I’m grateful that I’m not depressed, that would be the last straw, like you mid fifties, young outlook ndlike you want my life back, but that’s not going to happen, wish I knew which area your from, ? dare you metion it on here as I noticed you have no profile, anyway thanks again, take good care, all of you, you’ve all helped me and made me think, this is down to me, to make my life better. x x
Hi, I still cry at times for what I have lost, and I say lost because there are things that I won’t be able to do again, my life won’t be the same as it was. Worse of all I allowed my situation to rob me of who I am, and that is what I am fighting to get back. What has happened to my determined spirit, my sense of humour, my willingness to try new things, surely that has not been lost forever.So I am trying to be more balanced, I am trying to stop feeling so guilty about my situation and how it affects others, this is not my fault. In trying to accept my limitations and look to doing things differently, I have been able to look at life differently and actually more positively. I am setting some goals, around not new things but ones I used to do. I loved to cook big scale but now I bake simple cakes with the help of a strong arm (husband) to mix and carry. I loved to garden but not anymore, however I can still set seeds in seed trays and pass them on to others to grow on. When I was symptom free I also wanted to go swimming but never made the time, I think there are ‘well-being’ sessions that the doctor can sign you up to, I think this includes swimming and gentle exercise classes. My local pool has female only sessions but they are on too late for me. So what is my point, maybe make a list of what you really enjoy and see if there are simple modifications or similar alternatives or classes around that incorporate these. It could open up avenues to making new friends, and revive your situation. Take care of yourself Lou x