Listening It's weeks like this last one that make me immensely grateful for those I can rely on. I had a kind of tough week emotionally, and physically. But I have some people I know I can count on to help me through it or just listen to me when I need to talk. People are... well... brutal. Weather they know it or not. Trying to open up to people who don't understand and don't even try is the hardest thing ever. Because they always try to one up you or minimize your problems. Because your live is easier than theirs and that makes you less important... At least, that's what I think they feel. I am guilty of this every once in a while. But I try my hardest not to do it. Because I hate it when others do it to me. Point being, if you don't know what someone else is going through, don't try to one up them. Because it just infuriates us. I don't want this to come off as a "I hate the world" post, because it's not. I just wish people would try to understand what I'm going through. I get it, you don't always understand what I'm going through, and I will never expect you to. But sometimes we just need someone who will listen. Sometimes it feels like complaining, but we have every right to. Being in this amount of pain every single day, it really is the worst thing. I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. So don't tell us to suck it up and stop complaining, if you were us you'd complain too. So next time just let us complain and hold us until we stop, because that's all that can be done. Yoga Most people think it is only for the wierdos or the nuts. But it has some real health benefits. I have recently started doing yoga. At first I was a little worried about it being too hard on my joints, and I was right to an extent. It can be pretty hard on the joints. And since mine are less than functional at times, that is a bit of a struggle. But I have learned some ways to make it easier on my joints. The first time I did yoga I didn't feel much different because I wasn't paying attention to my body that well. But the next time I made sure to pay extra attention to how my body felt. That day happened to be a mild flare day. My body was overly achy. But after I did it, I couldn't feel any pain. My body felt better than it had in... forever. That was a huge thing for me. Because I had been in pain m entire life, those few hours of pain free bliss were amazing! I'm not saying that everyone should go out and do yoga, there are other options. But this is what is helping me. I absolutely adore yoga now, even though I haven't always been it's biggest fan. But I am learning to like it. It is kind of difficult on my joints, but I'm figuring out other ways to take stress on my joints. I have my family nagging me to be careful of my joints and not really wanting me to do it because it can be hard on the joints, but It really isn't as bad as they think. Their nagging is just a little irritating, that being said I know they have my best interests in mind. Moral of the story, keep an open mind and try new things. It may just help you. back - (Page 7) - next