What are you up to today if you have chronic illness? Thread 3

[MewithME]

Link to last thread.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5406424-what-are-you-up-to-today-if-you-have-chronic-illness-part-2

Can't believe we filled another one.

I find I am very sensitive to some toothpastes and it sets my gums off for months. If I find one I like I am loathed to ever change it!

Thanks @MewithME the breathing is a good idea, I should do more of that.

I've felt better for having a good moan, so thanks again for starting the thread(s)!

Re the inflammation I also get sore eyes.

@FurForksSake funny you should say that, I only use a herbal one. No fluoride. There's plenty in our drinking water, anyway.

Grieving for DH's best friend, who died very suddenly and unexpectedly a couple of days ago. Far, far too young.
I'm a bit all over the place, so I'll be back when I've recovered my equilibrium.

@FuzzyPuffling how awful, sorry for your loss.

@FuzzyPuffling that is so sad. You must all be reeling. Hope your DH is coping. Xx

So sorry @FuzzyPuffling take care of yourself and your DH.

I like euthymol but makes my toothbrush a weird colour!

Oh @FuzzyPuffling so sorry to hear that. What a huge shock. Love to your DH from us lot xx

Thank-you. You're all very kind. X

Thank you, it did turn out nice, I'm really happy with it! Aw that is lovely of the friends mum, sounds like a nice chill Sunday.

Oh so sorry to hear this!

Morning all!

Today I was going to try and get an osteopath appointment for my stiff neck and jaw but decided to chill out at home because tomorrow will be busy. Really trying to be calm and relaxed and not try to do too much. My jaw is a bit less painful.

In my nightie still because my most comfy bra is in the wash!

Morning!

I have a wound check this afternoon. Hip is feeling quite stiff and ouch today.

@TeaAndStrumpets definitely try and relax and stay warm, sounds like your body is dealing with a lot of stress.

Thanks @FurForksSake yes I'll be glad to get through tomorrow re our potential buyers. As usual it'll be us hiding in a cafe!

I hope your wound receives a five star review! It's definitely a sofa day for you too by the sound of it.

Still in bed here, it looks grey and cold outside. I'm struggling a bit with the idea that I'm being unhealthy by sitting here not exercising etc.

It's hard to get used to that, that things like exercise can make you worse when over the years we hear lots about it keeping us healthy isn't it.

Even things like that Michael Mosey's 'just one thing' where he says about standing on one leg for a while would probably be out of the question.

Oh well, best not to keep worrying about that I guess. I might try keeping up with a gentle swim when I can. It's the whole getting there, getting changed etc and the bright lights they seem to have installed at the local pool puts me off, plus the coldness of the water

When I first had depression as a young person the swimming was the one things which really helped as well, (plus prozac!)

@Orangesandlemons77 I have similar thoughts but have to just not think about it. All the keep fit stuff is all very well but it really isn't "one size fits all"!

I read on here about women who go to the gym, go running etc, and it's just another world! Days sometimes weeks when I can't even drag myself up a flight of stairs! I know if I rest as much as I can eventually I do get a little trickle of energy, but it's so hard to keep resting....it's like you feel normal very briefly and then it gets snatched away.

It's hard.

It is, isn't it? Especially when others in your family seem to value this being busy and exercise as being a measure of your value as a person (I think they might have their own issues though)

I"m just trying to be mindful of it, like any other type of self criticism.

Also, being over fit can cause problems too, hip replacements from over-exercise for example, my dad got atrial fibrillation and he ran marathons.

Even Micheal Mosely died after going on a long walk up hills in the intense heat.

Maybe that helps get things in perspective a bit. It's this 'wellness' trend which is all prevalent in recent years.

@Orangesandlemons77 I think also there's such a lot of virtue signalling going on. Once people would signal being "virtuous" by going to church and giving to charity, these days it's gym going and having a perfect body. A bit self absorbed sometimes!

I am back from work and resting in bed. Quite a good day actually, I'm getting better at making myself walk slowly 🐢

Didn't sleep very well again last night, am blaming DH for tempting me with a homemade tea cake for supper! It was delicious though 😋

Cheese omelette for tea and an early night is in order 😴

Hello 👋🏻

Work today. Was 'ok'. Sacked it off a bit and had a coffee with a colleague I actually like at lunchtime...but sadly she's leaving..good decision on her part!

Home and in my PJs while my dinner of leftovers cooks. DS is munching his fish fingers.

Text from pompous ex to inform me he's off on his third holiday in 12 months in January. No discussion obviously because he does what he likes and I'm just the brood mare here to raise his son. yeah, I know... I'm bitter and I hate that word but life feels very unfair. I think the trauma he put me through certainly contributed to my MEcfs.

Good for you for sacking off some work and having a coffee with a work friend instead! Sounds much more enjoyable.

Sorry about your ex H, he sounds a bit twatish lol

I slept like absolute shite last night. Let's see what energy levels present today!

Yes some men are just a millstone round your neck, if you don't get rid you drown!

@Realisation14 love that. "Bit twattish" 🤣

If only I'd realised sooner. I'd have sent him back, with two stars and review saying "Bit twattish" 😁

The sun is shining and I'm WFH today. Pain is awful. Trying not to think about it. I have flopped in bed after the school run so now I need to drag myself to my desk.