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erniet's avatar

As Walt Kelly said, "We have met the enemy, and he is us."

You're human like everyone else, and that's a good thing.

Thanks for sharing.

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Ian Gouge's avatar

Thank you...

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Diana Hills's avatar

Hard to face something happening again when you thought you'd beaten it. Example - pain

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John Atkinson's avatar

Nicely expressed. Life is a challenge. The only way, IMHO, is through. A racing mind and a racing heart do not a good nights sleep make. My only concern- you seem a bit 'passive' about the medical side. My direct and recent experience is push them. HARD. It is usually fixable but you need them to prioritise you.

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Ian Gouge's avatar

Thanks John. Meeting with my consultant on Weds...

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Jenni Tree's avatar

Focus on beauty: someone, some place. Hold the thought. Breathe in ~ long and slow ~ hold that breath with a smile and look at the beauty. Keep the picture. Breathe out ~ longer and slower until the very last whisp has curled around the beauty. And repeat. Do this at 3 a.m., or any other time when you forget Beauty. Slowness and beauty are medicine for the heart and soul.

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