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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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lioness | @lioness | Feb 9, 2019
In reply to @parus "@lioness Please keep us posted. You have been here for many of us with encouragement. Your..." + (show)
@parus

@lioness Please keep us posted. You have been here for many of us with encouragement. Your fears are real. The waiting is the hardest part. You have weathered so much already.

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@parus Thanks I will keep you all posted . It is the unknown that is scary. I did some research on u tube and feel a little better but still unnerving .

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 9, 2019

@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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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 9, 2019
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@hopeful33250 This is a good topic @ parus ask. Glad you did . I know we all have problems but mine is a little different . I'm 76 throughout the last 20 years I,ve lost my husband, Mother , brother and the only one I have left is my son ,D I L , and grandson who is the light of my life now. Besides all the health problems I am now embarking on balance problems The Dr is sending me to see a Dr who will test me for Tympanometry ,Reflex Thresh a comprehensive audiometry threshold Evaluation and speech recognition. What the heck is this? Two things I don't know if I can handle is lack of eye sight or hearing . This is my day now . And I feel lost this it scares me . If it is bad news the I will ask myself why bother ?

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@lioness, Know that your Connect family is behind you. My prayers will go with you.
Do you have a date scheduled for your testing appointments?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 9, 2019
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@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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So well said, @gingerw. We are more than our problems and we are also more than our feelings. Yeah Connect Team for words of wisdom that can stand the test of time!

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lioness | @lioness | 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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@gingerw Bravo we should all feel this way

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 9, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@parus Thanks I will keep you all posted . It is the unknown that is scary...." + (show)
@lioness

@parus Thanks I will keep you all posted . It is the unknown that is scary. I did some research on u tube and feel a little better but still unnerving .

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@lioness We are here for you. It is no doubt scary to think about. Trust your Dr, do your research, and know we are thinking about you. When I had balance issues, a Dr told me there was a buildup of wax and debris, causing repeated infections. He suggested a mix of alcohol and vinegar drops to change the Ph. Haven't had a problem in 15 yrs.
Ginger

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 9, 2019
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@lioness, Know that your Connect family is behind you. My prayers will go with you.
Do you have a date scheduled for your testing appointments?

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@hopeful33250 Not yet will call Monday they were,nt in on Friday afternoon But I hope It will be soon I,ll let you know

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 9, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "@lioness We are here for you. It is no doubt scary to think about. Trust your..." + (show)
@gingerw

@lioness We are here for you. It is no doubt scary to think about. Trust your Dr, do your research, and know we are thinking about you. When I had balance issues, a Dr told me there was a buildup of wax and debris, causing repeated infections. He suggested a mix of alcohol and vinegar drops to change the Ph. Haven't had a problem in 15 yrs.
Ginger

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@ gingerw alcohol and vinegar wow did it hurt or burn I use Hydrogen Peroxide ,dilute in water

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 9, 2019

@gingerw The ear Dr. did find earwax but that wasn't the problem he said with my symptoms he said I needed more evaluation so new Dr. on horizon hope I get in sooner rather then later to see him.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 9, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@ gingerw alcohol and vinegar wow did it hurt or burn I use Hydrogen Peroxide ,dilute..." + (show)
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@ gingerw alcohol and vinegar wow did it hurt or burn I use Hydrogen Peroxide ,dilute in water

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@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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