Happiness?
alarkra
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Today has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me, all to do with this wretched disease. So, my question to you all is what is the one thing that you do that makes you laugh, or smile, or just feel a bit happier when all in your world is seeming dull, grey and sad?
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My revelation was joining this site. There are some remarkable people on here, and they have taught me so much. I come here when I am happy, indifferent, lonely, sad, pleased, cheerful, gloomy, tired, tearful, optimistic, pessimistic, this is the place that makes all the difference, this is the place that helps. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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What makes me laugh or smile??? At the minute...the sight of my bra disappearing into the MRI machine
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DD, that is a wonderful answer!
I enjoy reading and sharing my experiences as it makes me feel less alone. I am, however, still struggling to come to terms with it and am finding it hard not to be angry a lot and put on a happy and positive front to people which is rather two-faced of me as I don't believe what I am saying to people yet they seem to almost admire my positivity. I know over time it will get easier and I will at some point accept it and then my positivity will be genuine so that I believe it too... which is why I think I do this 'front' so that I will start thinking it's true!0 -
hileena111 wrote:What makes me laugh or smile??? At the minute...the sight of my bra disappearing into the MRI machine
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Hileena
OMG, your story totally cracked me up, it really did! It's even brought a smile to my face now! That is an excellent way to make yourself smile.0 -
Hi Alarkra,
i so agree with DD there are some incredible people here!
My other answer is going to sound stupid but I feel lighter and happier with my sheepsis... I don't know why but they are like a little breath of fresh air and how ever down I feel I am better with them tearing at my pockets and raking my legs for Bourbons, custard creams or their favorite... doble chic cookies... Cris x0 -
alarkra, I am 15 years into this ***** - wanna know a secret? I still struggle. 15 years is nothing compared to some on here, but that doesn't alter my resentment about the waste of my life. I shall be railing on my deathbed about the iniquity of it all - as long as the arthrits isn't too active at the time, thus robbing me of valuable spoons! DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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my budgies make me smile- daft but watching them is very relaxing, sometimes we can't hear the tv they're so noisy.
love em
remembering the bra in the mri machine cracks me up as well- find myself giggling when i think about it.
loads of lovely stories on this site
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DD
not found the secret stash yet :!: :oops: :oops:0 -
OH NO! daylily, what are we gong to do? Have a whip-round on the forums? Oh hun, I am so sorry.
alarkra: you learn to tell those 'outside' that all is well. It is not being two-faced or deceitful, it is the right thing to do. They ask, because social norms demand/state/hint that they should show an interest. You reply that all is fine because social norms demand/hint/state that you should answer, BUT NOT WITH THE TRUTH. They do not understand the truth, and I think it is wrong to bore them with the details. Those 'outside' think 'OK, I have a bug/pain/inconvenience, I will go and see the doc, he will give me medicine and I will get better.' They cannot grasp that arthritis don't work like that. That is why here is so good - you can let it all out and people understand. Mr DD has been in complete ignorance this week about Mrs DD (he has other stuff with which to deal, he is one floor up and I can hear the snoring!) but the forums ain't. The support I have recieved in the past few days is amazing. Humbling. And so meaningful, 'cos the people on here know what it is like. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0 -
this is gonna sound pretty soppy :oops: but my hubby always puts a smile on my face. i first loved his sense of humour and it's never changed, he can always make me laugh somehow
but...gotta admit, the mri and the bra story proper made me laugh x0 -
Good question
For me it's different things....
Daisycat chirruping at me.....the kids being funny.....my friends here and in real life
Good food - I still love that and a good laugh
Please take care
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Toni xx0 -
good friends always lighten the darkest day and those on here who you can ask anything and not feel silly valval0
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what makes me smile? I put a picture of my 3 month old grandson smiling, on the desktop picture, as it changes his picture pops up and gets me, everytime!
8)Its a grin, honest!0 -
Alarka, this site does really help, makes you realise you aren't the only person battling arther, you get drawn into other people's lives and it is a welcome distraction.
The sunshine helps me ... but there isn't a lot about today ...
Mental distraction helps - talking to friends, music, a good book or film; red wine and chocolate ..
SpeedyI have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.0
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