tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post1143038613748819875..comments2024-03-22T07:18:18.281+10:30Comments on Lupey Loops: Self-doubt & Sleeplessness on a Wednesday MorningJodiebodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-34836060911311551612017-04-24T11:15:47.802+09:302017-04-24T11:15:47.802+09:30Dear Liza,
Thank you so much for your thoughts an...Dear Liza,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words. I'm sorry that you often feel the frustrations of fatigue as well. It isn't easy.<br /><br />I'm glad that you can find strength in the knowledge that you are not alone in your struggle.<br /><br />It is reassuring for me to know that my blog is helpful in articulating your feelings so thank you for saying so.<br /><br />I sometimes worry about sharing my negative emotions on Lupey Loops because I am not looking for a pity party and I don't want my blog to come across as a "whinging space" but sometimes, life is what it is and it would be disingenuous to ignore those times. That's a reality of life with chronic illness.<br /><br />Finding the words to express our feelings is half the battle in coming to terms with our situations and solving problems. If my words can help others, then that's a positive thing!<br /><br />Thank you for your valuable feedback. You are right about capturing the small victories. Here's to the sunshine penetrating through the fatigue fog.<br /><br />Hugs to you!Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-19684671381642741212017-04-23T03:05:06.099+09:302017-04-23T03:05:06.099+09:30Once again I thank you for your honesty - It's...Once again I thank you for your honesty - It's so difficult to explain why sleep doesn't come at the "right" time and not to be angry about the lost time. I walked around my house today looking at all the projects I've planned to have done, half not caring. When I read your blog I do somehow gain strength in not being alone in the fatigue and frustration. Trying to capture the small victories is so important so that's what I'll try to do. Again, thanks for your ability to express what I so often feel. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343220219991824077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-35336692208949785202017-04-20T12:40:16.703+09:302017-04-20T12:40:16.703+09:30Thank you so much, Mary-Anne. You have brought a n...Thank you so much, Mary-Anne. You have brought a new perspective today which reminds me of the adage, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Already, today is a better day.<br /><br />Thank you also for the reminder to 'be gentle'. It is the perfect advice to calm the frustration (which lately has been tinged with mild panic) that occurs when I sense that the 'days are slipping away'. <br /><br />You always know just what to say! Thank you. xJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-23690594907278451252017-04-20T11:35:10.007+09:302017-04-20T11:35:10.007+09:30I always remember that adventure starts with the w...I always remember that adventure starts with the word advent. Beginning. Just begin. Life is an adventure. The good and the bad. I do hear the frustration in our voice and I am here listening and cheering for you and knowing that better days will be in your future. Be gentle with yourself. Breathing Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482981001235740285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-72185788545823056752017-04-20T08:09:19.611+09:302017-04-20T08:09:19.611+09:30Ooh! I like the idea of that invention, Cat! I r...Ooh! I like the idea of that invention, Cat! I realise in the light of a new day that perhaps my goals are a little lofty. <br /><br />I am hoping it may be a case of "We can have it all, but not necessarily all at the same time." There are so many things that interest me that I would like the chance to play with them *all* at some stage. When illness limits opportunities, it leads to a sense of urgency and impatience within me because I want to make the most of those 'well' times.<br /><br />The rain is most welcome, even though I need to go out in it today. This year, I have been well enough to pay attention to the vegetable garden and I know my zucchinis, capsicums and winter root vegetables will be loving the rain.<br /><br />As we have a week of stormy weather forecast, I hope you don't get too wet in your travels this week, Cat.<br /><br />Hanging in there...<br />Jodie x<br />Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-25983888188447177912017-04-20T07:09:56.748+09:302017-04-20T07:09:56.748+09:30Hang in there! We both need to invent something th...Hang in there! We both need to invent something that allows us to do six different things at once but only taking up the energy of one thing.<br />At least right now it is raining and we won't need to water the garden if it rains enough!catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-44659221452536207882017-04-19T16:35:47.036+09:302017-04-19T16:35:47.036+09:30Thank you Kaz, your solidarity is appreciated. I w...Thank you Kaz, your solidarity is appreciated. I wish that you don't have too many of these days and wish that this scenario didn't resonate with you but it helps to know that there are friends out there who truly understand. <br /><br />I haven't been able to sleep all day but now that the day is closing and dinner needs to be made, the eyelids are getting heavy! Typical! A nap now and late dinner is preferable to setting the house on fire or burning the dinner so guess what I am about to do. <br /><br />I've learned that there is no point in trying to push through this level of tiredness because, if I do, I will spend the same amount of time doubled tomorrow undoing the mess I make today. It's much better to just hold off until conditions are better and then I can achieve the same much more efficiently.<br /><br />I hope you are having a better day and thanks so much for your support. It helps. Here's to keeping on track despite everything! xxJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-9005961114208859232017-04-19T14:40:36.539+09:302017-04-19T14:40:36.539+09:30I SO hear you Jodie...those nights when sleep is i...I SO hear you Jodie...those nights when sleep is intermittent or absent completely, and then the day afterwards when NOTHING functions. It's SO hard to be philosophical about them, because dammit, we want to be able to function. Damned diseases. I do hope you feel better soon, and can get back on track with your list of things to do. xxKazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883203750700550391noreply@blogger.com