There are a lot of posts today about how frustrating the ups and downs of good/bad days are. I have the same problem, of course. But my RA is not how I measure my good or bad days.
I keep that same. Today was a good day. I had lots of pain and there's a storm coming in that doesn't bode well for tomorrow. But the day was good. Work was good. My boss was really human and talkative today. She was even encouraging and trying, I think to reassure me that we can work out my being able to work. Having her try and let me work through this is so helpful and takes a great load off of me.
The workstation adjustments definitely help some. Then, we had a group meeting with breakfast in celebration of my favorite friend there having been with the company 35 years.
Everyone was light-hearted and we got a feel for what each of us is contributiing these days. So, it made me feel more like I belong.
Then, my kids both were working their problems, not expecting Mom to just solve them. This is a goal that I have been working with them for a long time as I want to make sure that they are not dependent on me in case I get really ill again.
So, this was a good day, measured as we used to measure good days by the events and emotions that happened within the day.
It is hard because when you feel bad, the depression sets in and it just seems hopeless. But good days cannot just be measured by what your body is doing. They have so much more to do with what is happening in your heart.
Hang in there everybody. You are all handling it much better than you think. There are so many inspiring, courageous people here and the compassion overflows. I've never seen anything like this before. You are all so very cool!
Thanks D-I am glad you had a really good day!
I agree Deanna, It's so much more than how my body feels. It just seems like the RA pains are what sets the presidence for the day alot of times.
I measure my good and bad days by if I feel like getting out of the house. It used to be you could not keep me in the house. Now I am so happy when I feel like getting out.
Glad you had a good day Deanna.
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