I have known hardship, but here I stand, still moving forward and growing stronger each day. I will never forget the harsh lessons in my life. They made me stronger.
~~Unknown~~
Picture taken at Grand Bend ON (red flag day at the beach)
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I have known hardship, but here I stand, still moving forward and growing stronger each day. I will never forget the harsh lessons in my life. They made me stronger. ~~Unknown~~ Picture taken at Grand Bend ON (red flag day at the beach)
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The website has been quiet and my presence on the Facebook page has been sporadic at best. I do apologize, but I needed some time...again. Time for me and my needs, time to soothe the thoughts, worries and noises that are going through my mind, I needed some time.
Thank you for all the kind and thoughtful messages and comments left for me on the Facebook page! they were a needed hug and please know the hugs are returned. Thank you! for your support. Many have asked if I'm okay and for the most part I am...but I do have a surgery coming up that has my mind going. I'm trying to keep myself occupied and my mind off my worries (there's nothing I can do anyway but hope for the best and trust the surgeon right?) so why worry? hmm easier said than done right now. I'm struggling with what to write and share here and I'm trying not to let my thoughts and worries impact what I do write and share...so I've stayed a little quiet. I'm still here and I'm still trying. My coping skills have been a saving grace for me and so have your comments and support. In 17 days I will be asking for your prayers. I do apologize for my time away but I need this for me right now and I hope you will understand. I nag you guys all the time to do what you need to help you through the down days (even when they turn into weeks) and to do it without leaving scars behind and I'm trying to follow that same advice right now. thank you for your understanding and your support too....hugs back to you and please take good care Tammy It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. ~~Aristotle Onassis~~ Picture taken by my daughter on the pond It's the last long weekend of the Summer... can we start over again? ;) check out SmartAssy on Facebook Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient, Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does. ~~Unknown~~ Picture taken in Grand Bend, ON Before we get to the medication I need to remind you...
For this installment, I have chosen Migraine Generic Name(s): ISOMETHEPTENE/ACETAMINOPHEN/DICHLORALPHENAZONE Uses This combination medication is used to relieve tension and migraine headaches. Headache pain can sometimes be caused by widened blood vessels in the head. Isometheptene works by narrowing these widened blood vessels. Acetaminophen relieves mild to moderate pain from various causes, including headache. Dichloralphenazone has a calming effect to help you relax. WARNINGS: One ingredient in this product is acetaminophen. Taking too much acetaminophen may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how much acetaminophen is safe to take. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and prescription medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to see if they contain acetaminophen, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure. Get medical help right away if you take too much acetaminophen (overdose), even if you feel well. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine. Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your liver. Avoid alcohol. **Please read this information carefully** If you have any questions about what is provided here....talk with your doctor or pharmacist please. Hello! Good morning and how are you? Happy Friday to you! How was your week? What did you do for you to help you through it? What made you smile this week? What made you laugh? If your week was "one of those weeks", I hope you'll take some time for you and your needs too and go do the things that make you smile and the things that help you to laugh. It's a beautiful sunny but very cool day here and it's nice to have the windows open and the curtains blowing in the breeze. As much as I know I'll miss Summer and being at the beach, a part of me is looking forward to the Fall colours. This is our last long weekend of the Summer and I for one plan on enjoying it for all I can. To help me do that? Well I'm heading to the beach again tomorrow and having a BBQ with friends on Sunday. And to help me do all that? well I'm taking today for me, to do the things I need to help me prepare for my pain so I can be as active as I can be...and one of those things is to rest today, to take it easy and to try and conserve some energy for my weekend ahead. I know if I do a lot today I won't be able tomorrow. A nap comes to mind and yes even some chores too, but I'll be taking my breaks and I'll be thinking about walking in the sand tomorrow. It'll be an early night so I can try and get plenty of rest too. Curious and nosy me wants to know...if you have plans this weekend....what will you do to help yourself prepare for them? What can you bring along with you while you're out and about? I hope you enjoy the long weekend and please...go do something that makes you feel good to be you. Tammy This is the first time I've ever ranted here about my child....but today? I'm going to.
Yesterday, my daughter and I took off to Grand Bend, ON to see the beach. (Yeah she's a waterbaby too.) My daughter had some high hopes for our day and was really looking forward to laying her butt in the sand and even going for a swim in the water...however...it was a red flag kind of day and the wind and waves had other plans. She was disappointed to say the least and she complained! a lot! And after listening to her patiently, (I hoped she would stop on her own but she didn't), I had to say...Just stop! will you please! And her response? Well, I'm just saying. Yeah...she had been "just saying"...the whole time we were there and I'd had enough. The level of negativity was exhausting! She didn't like it too much and said...well then I'll just shut up then. Passive-aggressive much? yeah! anyway.... |
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