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First peripheral neuropathy … and now a sepsis infection? $%*&#@
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@bjk3 - You and I have shared so many similarities in our journeys and you’ve reminded me of the realities we face. I can’t help but to keep a To-Do list (formal) or I’ll forget things! I often think of what @njed coached - Focus on what you CAN do, not CAN’T do. So when I see what things are still on my “list”, I am not so bothered because of the thankfulness I have for the things that got crossed off of it. As you said, budgeting our energy for long term survival is key, so we do this one step at a time! I hope you’re moving along well!
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Good morning, Debbie. 🌞 We sure have had similarities, haven't we? And that "to do" list is my sanity keeper, as well! When I still see things on my list that have been "deferred", shall we say, I am, like you, "not so bothered because of the thankfulness I have for the things that got crossed off." (Your wording of that thought was PERFECT!!) I've always been a list-keeper on some level but now it is "reminders on steroids" 😉. From what I can gather from everyone close to my age (77), this is common, if not normal, and that eases the gut-wrenching fear of accelerated cognitive diminishment.
After the experience of being in rehab for several weeks a couple of years ago, I am now elated to wake up in the morning and actually HAVE a to-do list to work on, rather than sitting around all day unable to do much of anything except the P.T. and O.T. sessions five days a week. Thankfulness abounds, and it is sites like this and people like you that elicit that are the reason!
Blessings, Barb
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@dbeshears1 - Debbie - Wow...you are a list maker as well. Nothing goes on my list that I can't do however, I' will put some things on my list that I might be able to do. Call it a challenge. I made a list this AM of things I need to do today, two have a question mark. For me, it means give it a try. We all have good and bad days with PN. If I can't do it, I'll then put it at the top of the next day's list and yes, with a ? For me it makes me push a little beyond my comfort zone yet being safe. No second-floor window washing from a ladder, you get the drift. Keep crossing things off and smile, accomplishments are important and if you don't get to it today, there is always tomorrow. Stay well, keep moving.