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Not So Much…

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How often do you walk or run?
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I used to walk a mile or more almost every single day. When I started having problems with my legs my doctor was no help. I still tried to walk. It seemed like it made my legs worse and since I didn’t know what was wrong, I thought walking might be making it worse so I stopped walking altogether.

Fast forward about 5 years I finally got a diagnosis of severe arthritis and bone-on-bone damage in my knees. If I had found out sooner I could have delayed this condition I’m in at the moment. For the last 13 years, I’ve been dealing with mobility issues and pain.

I wish I could walk…without crutches…without pain.

Haha…Do You Really Want To Know?

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What’s your favorite word?
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My favorite word starts with the letter F. It could be friends, family, food, fun, or any number of words but I think you know what it is.

My favorite word helps me to release negative energy and stress. Most folks are offended by my favorite word. I ask, “Why?” It’s just a word.

A Little of This and A Little of That…

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What makes you nervous?
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I get a little nervous about a little of this and a little of that. Any time I have to go out I get nervous because I have to deal with people and try to get things done as quickly as possible. If you have to deal with chronic pain and mobility issues or any chronic illness, then you’ll understand that. 

When the phone rings I get nervous because I always think, “Now what? What will I have to deal with now?” Thankfully, the phone doesn’t ring often.

When I have to deal with doctors, insurance companies…you know, that bureaucratic bullshit…I get nervous. 

When there’s a knock on the door I get a little nervous. If it’s not a delivery then who knows what I’ll have to deal with. Yesterday, a hunter came to my door asking to go on our property to hunt a big turkey he saw from the road. I thanked him for asking and that no, he couldn’t go on our property and kill an animal. It makes me nervous to think about a stray bullet zooming by my head (or Dad’s) if I/we step outside for a few minutes.

You probably think, “Those are just little things, why so nervous?” but those are just a few of the things that make me nervous. As I mentioned before, if you have a chronic illness then you’ll understand. I struggle with everything so any time I have to do something out of the norm, I get nervous. It takes so much out of a person who can’t get their body to cooperate. It’s just plain hard and it makes me nervous.

First Thoughts Are Not Pretty

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Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.
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I’m grateful for many things in my life. I’m grateful to have a roof over my head, indoor plumbing, electricity, clean clothing, clean water, heat, and a/c, food to eat, a car, and many other things. Having those things doesn’t mean I don’t struggle. 

I struggle daily with depression, pain, and mobility issues. Some people don’t understand the difference between being depressed and being disabled which leads to depression. What I mean is, if you’re depressed you don’t want to do anything. But your body is still ABLE to do things. You can go to work, do the laundry, wash dishes, sweep the floor, run the vacuum, get groceries, etc. You may be depressed and not WANT to do those things but you are still physically able. In my case, my body is unable. I’m lucky if I can stand for 15 minutes at a time. My depression is from not being able to do the things that most people take for granted. Think about it the next time you shower, or step out for the mail. Think about walking to and from the bathroom, tossing a load of clothes in the washing machine, or fixing something to eat. I struggle to do those things. I can’t work, go shopping, or go to the movies. I can’t clean the house like it should be cleaned. I can’t cook, which is something that I always enjoyed. Because of my inability to do those things, I get depressed. I fight it daily because if I let it take over, who will take care of my dad? It’s obvious to me that I can’t depend on anyone for help so I do it all myself. Well, as much as I can do. 

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What’s the most fun way to exercise?
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You’re kidding, right? 

Back in the day, I would say hiking would be the most fun way to exercise. Not only is hiking a great form of exercise, but if you’re hiking in the right places you’d be experiencing nature’s beauty and glory! I loved hiking. I dreamed about it. I planned backpacking trips with my Dad. It makes me sad and angry that I can’t do that anymore. 

These days, I’m lucky if I can walk from the living room to the bathroom with crutches. 

Nowadays, a scooter (if I had one) would be my most fun way to exercise!