Ashc

Not being able to work because of chronic illnesses adds up to the feeling of frustration and maybe depression. It's kinda isolating really, but it's how things are. This situation isn't on top of the priority at the moment or maybe they're doing their best for us at the moment. Hopefully, things will get better for us soon enough.

I heard that it is good. A friend of mine uses it with great results.

These comments are really encouraging. Thank you for the replies in here.

I definitely don't. I am keen on knowing what the effects on other people are.

On 4/8/2021 at 5:38 PM, Pistol said:

@Ashc - I use it also to apply a warm wet compress to sore joints, or after an injury like a sprain. I have a bum knee that swells and hurts at times. I apply a compress and then rub it with Arnica oil. It really helps! 

Also - another short cut I use when I am too ill and cannot tolerate a shower or bath: I wash only my hair under the tub faucet and do a "bucket bath" in the shower. This way I clean up without having to stand or being submerged in water. And it is quick! 

Thanks. This would be really helpful as I really couldn't bear having a shower or bath when ill. Oftentimes, I don't even wanna get up from bed. 

20 hours ago, POTSie78 said:

I have PAC, PVCS, SA AND ST along with mild mitral valve regurgitation and thickening of my heart muscle and one carotid (no plaque).   I have had syncope, pre-syncope, sleep syncope and numerous GI issues for 40+ years.  I now have an inplanted loop recorder.  I was born with spina bifida and was finally diagnosed with dysautonomia last year and this year I was diagnosed with POTS.  Hopefully now that my symptoms have a name I can get some relief. 

You're one strong and brave soul. Bless you.

I read somewhere that it could be due to it having too much direct sunlight. I'm not sure it's accurate. I just like reading about plants but not really good in taking care of them.

15 hours ago, Nin said:

My eyes are just a nightmare for me. I already feel trapped and because of my eyes I can't read, sew or look on my phone. Seen a eye doctor and they think its my ears causing it. If I strain them too much they get really sore under my eyelids. I can't focus, can't look up, can't look down or turn them to the side without getting dizzy.

Have you had this checked?

That's typically the case. It's always better to sort out everything early on before the condition gets worse and the treatment is harder.

Hey, all! Thanks for your responses. I'd say it is in our 30s where feel so much pressure as we are nearing 40s. We get to look back at the opportunities we missed and all the hardship. And now social media is brainwashing us, making us feel that we have a bad life. It's hard living nowadays. I think everybody should address mental health, maybe it should be mandatory for schools or offices? The stigma maybe stopping people from admitting they need help, right? Has any of you had experience with therapy. How did it go? Did you benefit from it?

He can't do that right, and even if he does, he would still need to see you.

During our teens and 2os, we care less about our body, our life in general but once we hit 30, we realize a lot of things. That's when we rush to put things all together, and we feel the pressure and the stress, then there comes the illnesses. I think mostly, it's all about the stress of the challenges we had during these years. What do you think? What was the most stressful or challenging thing that happened to you that you thin contributed to your illness? How did you cope with that situation? 

It's hard dealing with chronic illnesses because it's just not the physical that's affected. It goes with sleepless nights thinking how much time we should have spent doing more than we did, the time we have left, the changes in our loves, and so on. It never ends. I just pray or everyone here.  

Hi there. It's really hard to adjust to the changes in our bodies. I haven't had any issue with my eyesight. I have a friend who had what you described. Hers is different though. Been going to the ophthalmologist for some time but getting worse only to find out that she has brain tumor.

On 3/31/2021 at 6:27 PM, Pistol said:

@Ashc - epsom salt includes other minerals, especially magnesium. That is why it is used for muscle aches and compresses etc. 

Yeah, good to know this.  Gotta have epsom salt. I also read about the other benefits. It helps with constipation and promotes better sleep.

Hahaha. Yeah. she sure does. It's good to have her shaved as it's really hot right now.

Checked out the patterns and they look easy but still gorgeous. Love to try them soon. Btw, I love the purse.

Wow. How small are the black and white eggs?

LOL She looks conscious. So adorable.

I had jade plant before which apparently is a succulent. I didn't really know much about plants then and it was just given to me as a gift. I was watering it everyday, and I wasn't supposed to so it did  https://smartgardenguide.com/jade-plant-overwatering/#:~:text=Overwatering a Jade Plant causes,problems can cause similar symptoms. I didn't know I was overwatering it. It felt bad.

On 8/9/2018 at 9:41 PM, WinterSown said:

Best 'beauty' tip I got came from my cardiologist. Scrub your face and neck with epsom salts. You get an energy boost from the magnesium and the salts are an awesome exfoliate--you are smooooth afterwards.

 

I searched if epsom and table salt are the same. Apparently, they're not. I want to try this. Thank you.

On 3/22/2021 at 9:44 PM, Sarah Tee said:

Thank you for the suggestions. I think feta cheese could be a good ingredient with the high salt as well.

Yes, it's good for the gut and immune system as well. 

That is sad, but give it time. Your relationship may be better in time. It's frustrating and scary to start over, but I guess things go that way. Just be patient.

Wow, I am jealous. Really my kind of day. I would love to do the gardening, but I have to admit I'm not good with plants. Don't you have to have the green thumb for that? 

@CallieAndToby22 The photo is awesome btw. Reminds me of Japan for some reason.

Any type of alcohol? Or red wine perhaps?