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NYCLawGirl

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I know I've been posting here a lot lately - to be honest this place has become one of my best support systems, so thanks! But I just have to say: I've had a REALLY rough winter (two pneumonias, 1 partial lung collapse, the flu and appendicitis just this year, and it's only April!), so I'm feeling a little run down. I try to stay really positive, go to work, keep everything in perspective, but lately I've been dreaming about CF and I keep imagining the worst case scenario all the time. I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm depressed, I just could use a little advice.

Just thought I'd ask what other people do to "take a little break", at least mentally. I'm pretty healthy now, and I definitely don't mean a break from compliance or anything, but just wondering if there are any tricks of the trade you all use to clear your mind and reassure yourself that you're out of the woods (at least for now). It's like I can't quite believe I'm healthy again...I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I just want to reclaim the me who is a person first and a patient second, and I seem to be having more trouble with that than usual.

You all seem so wise, so thanks in advance. Love that there's finally a place where I can ask about this stuff without overwhelming my non-CF friends with my sick girl issues!
 
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NYCLawGirl

New member
I know I've been posting here a lot lately - to be honest this place has become one of my best support systems, so thanks! But I just have to say: I've had a REALLY rough winter (two pneumonias, 1 partial lung collapse, the flu and appendicitis just this year, and it's only April!), so I'm feeling a little run down. I try to stay really positive, go to work, keep everything in perspective, but lately I've been dreaming about CF and I keep imagining the worst case scenario all the time. I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm depressed, I just could use a little advice.

Just thought I'd ask what other people do to "take a little break", at least mentally. I'm pretty healthy now, and I definitely don't mean a break from compliance or anything, but just wondering if there are any tricks of the trade you all use to clear your mind and reassure yourself that you're out of the woods (at least for now). It's like I can't quite believe I'm healthy again...I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I just want to reclaim the me who is a person first and a patient second, and I seem to be having more trouble with that than usual.

You all seem so wise, so thanks in advance. Love that there's finally a place where I can ask about this stuff without overwhelming my non-CF friends with my sick girl issues!
 
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NYCLawGirl

New member
I know I've been posting here a lot lately - to be honest this place has become one of my best support systems, so thanks! But I just have to say: I've had a REALLY rough winter (two pneumonias, 1 partial lung collapse, the flu and appendicitis just this year, and it's only April!), so I'm feeling a little run down. I try to stay really positive, go to work, keep everything in perspective, but lately I've been dreaming about CF and I keep imagining the worst case scenario all the time. I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm depressed, I just could use a little advice.

Just thought I'd ask what other people do to "take a little break", at least mentally. I'm pretty healthy now, and I definitely don't mean a break from compliance or anything, but just wondering if there are any tricks of the trade you all use to clear your mind and reassure yourself that you're out of the woods (at least for now). It's like I can't quite believe I'm healthy again...I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I just want to reclaim the me who is a person first and a patient second, and I seem to be having more trouble with that than usual.

You all seem so wise, so thanks in advance. Love that there's finally a place where I can ask about this stuff without overwhelming my non-CF friends with my sick girl issues!
 
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NYCLawGirl

New member
I know I've been posting here a lot lately - to be honest this place has become one of my best support systems, so thanks! But I just have to say: I've had a REALLY rough winter (two pneumonias, 1 partial lung collapse, the flu and appendicitis just this year, and it's only April!), so I'm feeling a little run down. I try to stay really positive, go to work, keep everything in perspective, but lately I've been dreaming about CF and I keep imagining the worst case scenario all the time. I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm depressed, I just could use a little advice.

Just thought I'd ask what other people do to "take a little break", at least mentally. I'm pretty healthy now, and I definitely don't mean a break from compliance or anything, but just wondering if there are any tricks of the trade you all use to clear your mind and reassure yourself that you're out of the woods (at least for now). It's like I can't quite believe I'm healthy again...I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I just want to reclaim the me who is a person first and a patient second, and I seem to be having more trouble with that than usual.

You all seem so wise, so thanks in advance. Love that there's finally a place where I can ask about this stuff without overwhelming my non-CF friends with my sick girl issues!
 
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NYCLawGirl

New member
I know I've been posting here a lot lately - to be honest this place has become one of my best support systems, so thanks! But I just have to say: I've had a REALLY rough winter (two pneumonias, 1 partial lung collapse, the flu and appendicitis just this year, and it's only April!), so I'm feeling a little run down. I try to stay really positive, go to work, keep everything in perspective, but lately I've been dreaming about CF and I keep imagining the worst case scenario all the time. I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm depressed, I just could use a little advice.
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<br />Just thought I'd ask what other people do to "take a little break", at least mentally. I'm pretty healthy now, and I definitely don't mean a break from compliance or anything, but just wondering if there are any tricks of the trade you all use to clear your mind and reassure yourself that you're out of the woods (at least for now). It's like I can't quite believe I'm healthy again...I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I just want to reclaim the me who is a person first and a patient second, and I seem to be having more trouble with that than usual.
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<br />You all seem so wise, so thanks in advance. Love that there's finally a place where I can ask about this stuff without overwhelming my non-CF friends with my sick girl issues!
 
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dbtoo

New member
NYC - maybe you can hang out in chat some nights. The mutants are real good about listening and cheering you up when you are down. I don't have any advice for you. I typically ignore the elephant, myself, hoping it will just go away one day!

Take care...<img src="">
 
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dbtoo

New member
NYC - maybe you can hang out in chat some nights. The mutants are real good about listening and cheering you up when you are down. I don't have any advice for you. I typically ignore the elephant, myself, hoping it will just go away one day!

Take care...<img src="">
 
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dbtoo

New member
NYC - maybe you can hang out in chat some nights. The mutants are real good about listening and cheering you up when you are down. I don't have any advice for you. I typically ignore the elephant, myself, hoping it will just go away one day!

Take care...<img src="">
 
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dbtoo

New member
NYC - maybe you can hang out in chat some nights. The mutants are real good about listening and cheering you up when you are down. I don't have any advice for you. I typically ignore the elephant, myself, hoping it will just go away one day!

Take care...<img src="">
 
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dbtoo

New member
NYC - maybe you can hang out in chat some nights. The mutants are real good about listening and cheering you up when you are down. I don't have any advice for you. I typically ignore the elephant, myself, hoping it will just go away one day!
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<br />Take care...<img src="">
 
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