Pistol Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 Well - over the weekend two female friends boasted about their recent accomplishments: one changed her front brakes and one ran a marathon. I certainly celebrated with them but also thought: as a POTS Sufferer - what small victories could I celebrate? ( I am assuming that everyone here knows that mechanical labor and ANY form of speeding would be counter-productive ? ) -- So - here are MY small victories: I cleaned my fridge Friday, I cleaned my shower today, I WILL attend my daughters dance recital. And - on top of that - I have only been reconditioning from a flare for 4 weeks. Anyone who knows what it is like to become bedridden from the simple act of brushing your teeth will know that THIS IS VICTORY!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombsh3ll Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 I know it's not much but I had a bath and washed my hair today!!! B xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ANCY Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Got to go sit on a saddle! Not on a horse, but working toward that goal by end of summer. We named the "riding stump" woody and thoroughly confused the horse. Lol! Only passed out once so we call it a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithAlways Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 @Pistol thanks for the reminder that life is about the small victories especially when living with chronic illness! It was just the reminder I needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outofadream Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 I think these are awesome victories! And frankly inspiring, knowing how much it takes to make them happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek1987 Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Well...I made it to my primary care doctor today after rescheduling twice. I wanted to shave today but that'll probably have to wait till tomorrow. Never been this long without a shave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peresphone24 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Those are great victories! I need to remind myself of the small victories more. I cooked two meals today AND got the dishes washed not long after the meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepard1 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Some amazing accomplishes! It is times like these that having a like button would be really handy! At work while talking to a client, I got really severe abdominal pain out of the blue. I managed to stay focused, even when feeling pain and light headed - with the client non the wiser. The pain went as quickly as it arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 I DID IT!!!!! I went to my daughters dance recital ( drive to and from, rehearsal, restaurant and recital = 11 hours in all ). The recital was over 2 hours long, in a huge college auditorium cramped full, loud music, flashing lights, applause - you can imagine. With my eyes only focused on my special dancer I made it through and am glad that I did. I had been dreading it for weeks, afraid of not being able to be conscious through the whole event, but I did - and I am so proud!!! And my daughter was sooo happy to finally have me there with her! To all of you fellow heroes: Salute!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi K Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Pistol, that is indeed wonderful news. Here's to many more such accomplishments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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