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"Why bother?" What can we do when we are stuck?

Posted by Parus @parus, Feb 9, 2019

This has been brought up before in things that help. Now maybe some can share how we get out of a rut to help ourselves. We all get stuck stuck at times. Curious as to what others do when stuck in that thought mode of "Why Bother?"

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 9, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "@parus Why bother? Because I am more than my problems. Because I am stronger than my..." + (show)
@gingerw

@parus Why bother? Because I am more than my problems. Because I am stronger than my problems, better than those issues. Better than the disorders and diseases that wrack my body and mess with my mind. Because I am a survivor. Because I am a victor. And because I have a mission to make a difference not only in someone else's life, but in my own and prove that I am worth it all. No matter the cost, no matter the price to be paid. Because I am a fighter and will not go down without a battle.
Ginger

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Ginger-what a wonderful spirit! You rock girl!

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 9, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "@lioness No, it just tickled because of the cold. The alcohol helped to dry out and..." + (show)
@gingerw

@lioness No, it just tickled because of the cold. The alcohol helped to dry out and water, the vinegar help to change the Ph and make it less hospitable to bad stuff.
Ginger

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@gingerw I have dry mouth as it is I have to use Biotene

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 9, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@gingerw I have dry mouth as it is I have to use Biotene" + (show)
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@gingerw I have dry mouth as it is I have to use Biotene

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@lioness The alcohol/vinegar combo was used as drops into my ears, held there for about 3 or 4 minutes, then head tilted to drain it out.
Ginger

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Parus | @parus | Feb 10, 2019

Glad I have bothered to keep trying to improve my quality of life. We don’t know what the future holds for us. There are times the hardest part is not knowing. I have heard that fear of the unknown is worse part. Living in the moment has been something difficult for me. Working hard to keep the darkness of the past from casting shadows on the present.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 10, 2019

@parus I so like the phrase, "keep the darkness of the past from casting shadows on the present." That is an awesome thought!!

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 10, 2019
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@parus I so like the phrase, "keep the darkness of the past from casting shadows on..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@parus I so like the phrase, "keep the darkness of the past from casting shadows on the present." That is an awesome thought!!

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@hopeful33250 - I agree. Am going to make a sign with this on it! Thanks @parus.

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jason223 | @jason223 | Feb 10, 2019
In reply to @suscros68 "Sometimes I feel like why bother, especially after constant medical problems one after another. Sometimes it..." + (show)
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Sometimes I feel like why bother, especially after constant medical problems one after another. Sometimes it feels so hard to keep fighting and life can just wear you down. I do ask myself why bother and my answer is because I am worth it. I still have goals I want to achieve, joys I want to experience, family and friends I want to spend time with. So I keep pushing forward finding joy in everyday life. I've struggled with depression, suicidal thoughts and lost everything I cared about so I've been literally at the bottom. I have worked hard to rebuild my life and continue to strive for building a life worth living. Remember you are worth it, you matter

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How were you able to let go off this thought??

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suscros68 | @suscros68 | Feb 10, 2019
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@jason223

How were you able to let go off this thought??

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I went to a therapy class and they taught me many things. Our brains come up with all things of thoughts. You can decide which you want to buy into or not. Thoughts are like clouds floating by. Also are the thoughts helpful to you and are they realistic. I often check the facts meaning what do know to be true. It's hard and I'm not always successful.

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 10, 2019
In reply to @parus "Glad I have bothered to keep trying to improve my quality of life. We don’t know..." + (show)
@parus

Glad I have bothered to keep trying to improve my quality of life. We don’t know what the future holds for us. There are times the hardest part is not knowing. I have heard that fear of the unknown is worse part. Living in the moment has been something difficult for me. Working hard to keep the darkness of the past from casting shadows on the present.

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@parus Fear is the worse ,yes but looking to the future is the anticipation of a brighter day ahead .

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thankful | @thankful | Feb 10, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@thankful Thanks I feel like this is a family of friends here . I researched it..." + (show)
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@thankful Thanks I feel like this is a family of friends here . I researched it and found out its not just a hearing teat but inner ear test . After seeing what the Dr. will do I feel better it is the unknown that scares me. I feel better prepared .

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@lioness- Rest in knowing that you are loved by the Father and are surrounded by your Mayo friends! Jim @thankful

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