Thanks all for the kick in the pants that I need that I need to think positive and change my outlook on this and everything. Hey, I will not lie I am a notorious pessimist, have been since my childhood and it is a hard habit to break.
I need cheerleaders and positive thinking on my own part to get motivated to be healthier. I cannot wait for someone to give me a magic fix, I need to make things happen for myself.
One step ask if there are better medications than the Gabapentin that makes me groggy. Work will be something I need to contend with, but I have invested in better shoes and stretch when I can to help deal with the pain if it gets too bad during a shift. I will not give up.
I know I can do things when I have to, so I need to make this something I HAVE TO DO in my mind, that is the current hurdle. It is no joke to mess around with my health. I want to be around and healthy when my children have children, and I have to face it...that time may not be all that far away. Nick is 16, Zak 15, and Micheyla 12. Time flies by these days and they are not babies anymore.
No more whining, time to start winning the battle of the wills. I need to stop fighting with myself and give myself a chance to move ahead in life.
Today is the start of a new beginning. 
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Need a New Outlook
Posted by Sassy Mama Bear at 2:25 PM
Labels: A Healthy Me, Confessions of a Sassy Mama
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I know what you mean about being a pessimist; I was born with many a pessimistic bone in my body along with an entire stack of sarcastic ones, too!
When I had worse back issues and a pinched nerve years ago, one of the best drugs they gave me was called Lodine. It's an anti-inflammatory and it worked great - much better than any of the others out there! I'm not sure if your symptoms call for an anti-inflammatory but if they do, ask your doctor about Lodine.
Just remember - you are in control and I'm sure you'll do just fine. It won't always be easy but it will be worth it in the long run. Now ... if I could just find a cheerleader or two of my own!
My mom says gabapentin didn't work for her, either, but I'm not sure what replaced it.
Here's your kick in the pants! Seriously, I hope things start looking up for you. And you're not the only one out there who tends to be pessimistic. Count me in on that one.
Oh how I wish I had your new positive outlook. If you have any cheerleaders left over....send them my way.
I used to take Paxil and it really helped me.
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