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@rwinney

Hi Catherine @cwhittle2001! I like your recognition that your condition is something you CAN manage and your willingness to look for ways to do such. Kudos to you! Chronic conditions are really like our shadows were with them the rest of our lives. For me, it was important to accept that and then look for problem solving ways to live a better quality of life. What ways help you manage your condition? Do you exercise or use mindful meditation?

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cwhittle2001 | @cwhittle2001 | May 24 12:59pm

Hi there Rachel, I use mindfulness and intuitive eating to lose 90 lb which helps with pain. Difficulty walking can't ride a bike and I've had both my hips and a shoulder totally replaced. But I'd like to get walking around the block again. I am working towards it now with short little walks and long ones that Costco lol

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jokolk | @jokolk | May 25 6:06pm

Hi Catherine,

I appreciate your and Rachel's bright outlook despite the sometimes overwhelming inability to become comfortable. I completly agree our happiness in life is dependent on how we look at our life. Can we feel happy despite this one detail?! I do spent time working out at a gym (mostly cardio). I also attempt meditation, prayer, silence, reading & writing. I am feeling gratitude for all I have and try to remain positive. I do take gabapentin, 600mg at bedtime, and Motrin 400mg once or twice daily.

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