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Psychological effects of living with neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 1, 2023 | Replies (106)

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@dbeshears1

@domiha - I imagine we can all relate to you! We have lost something very special and I would think grieving our loss is natural. We all mourn at different rates and I would have difficulty believing that every single one of us doesn’t have an occasional pity party. When I get down, I think of words of encouragement a fellow Neuropather on here posted, @njed - “Focus on what you CAN do, not CAN’T do!” That keeps me focused on the positives and help accept the changes. Ed also likes to say “Keep Moving” but sometimes I find that my butt needs a chair, and I’ve found renewed enjoyment in utilizing my seated time for moving my hands & mind with reading and puzzles, watching TV or a good movie, and just giving my legs the proper rest and refueling they need until I’m re-charged. I sympathize with you and I’m hoping you find a good balance of happy activities with this new stage of life we’ve been handed.

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@dbeshears1 Hi, Debbie! I thank you for your encouraging words! Yes, this IS a grieving process. It's a change in our lives that affects each of us in different ways. And an occasional pity party is not bad as long as we come out of it with a renewed sense of focus on the positive!
One positive is finding this group of caring, compassionate people (like you) who understand and know exactly how I feel.