I deal with several autoimmune conditions. Systemic lupus [diagnosed in 1988!], fibromyalgia, gout, and an ultra-rare kidney disease that has led to dialysis.
Being under the care of a great therapist has helped me. Beyond that, doing journaling has been helpful to get thoughts off the hamster wheel of my mind and onto paper. Being creative in some way can also steer me to a more positive frame of mind [gardening, crochet, quilting, artwork]. And reaching out to help others as I can. It can be as simple as helping someone reach something on a shelf in the store. It makes me feel good, wanted, nevermind how it helped someone else!
I hope these things will help you. Give them a try, if you haven't. If you have but have not been satisfied with the outcome, try again.
Ginger
I pray every day, eat healthy food and realize that as tough as it can be for me, many other people are dealing with worse problems. I take time each day to have compassion and prayers for others who are suffering and it makes me stronger. Thanks be to God.
vparrino, Amen and amen! If it wasn't for the Lord, I would go under. He sustains me through all of these painful, tiring & hard days. I'm blessed and when I look around, I have so much to be thankful for. God bless you!
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2 ReactionsI pray every day, eat healthy food and realize that as tough as it can be for me, many other people are dealing with worse problems. I take time each day to have compassion and prayers for others who are suffering and it makes me stronger. Thanks be to God.
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2 Reactionsvparrino, Amen and amen! If it wasn't for the Lord, I would go under. He sustains me through all of these painful, tiring & hard days. I'm blessed and when I look around, I have so much to be thankful for. God bless you!