Posted by Kath on February 14, 2007, at 19:43:34
In reply to Re: Support » Kath, posted by Larry Hoover on February 14, 2007, at 16:56:10
> If you can do that on your own, you would likely be amazed at what you can do when taught by someone. It really is person-to-person transmission of this wisdom that keeps it alive, and keeps it meaningful/useful. Keep your ears open for a mindfulness meditation class. Your caregivers might know of one, BTW.***I'll try to see what I can find. I think even the amount that I've been doing helps me with the panicky feeling I sometimes get about being anxious, worried, afraid. I get panicky about feeling those things. Being aware of my breathing & knowing that ME and my BREATHING are REAL. The thoughts I'm thinking create the feelings so if I can watch the thoughts & bring myself back to the reality of my in-breath & out-breath, I can to some extent, return my feelings to a sort of neutral place. Being able to do this seems to help me feel like I have some sort of control & that seems to help me feel 'safe' or something.******
> Not like that area in NY state, no. But I had to drive to Toronto in it this morning for hospital stuff. At least the afternoon commute was light traffic.*****If you know your schedule ahead of time & want to meet for tea after your hospital stuff, or for lunch, let me know. You can babblemail me if you like. I missed the PB party so I missed meeting you-all.*****
I'm glad you were gentle. I hurt bad.
*******Larry, is there anything that helps you? Have you tried accupuncture?*****
> I'm happy your efforts on your son's behalf have paid off so handsomely. He's lucky to have you.*******Thanks Larry. And I accept the compliment....yup - he IS lucky to have me LOL. Today he phoned me & asked if I'd like to get together with him & GF to do something for Valentine's Day. I thought that was pretty darned cool!! So we went out for tea & cheesecake!! It was their second day at their friend's house. They say it's going OK & he is feeling OK about it.
Tomorrow, he has his first appt with the HOPE Program psychiatrist. He is OK with his family being at his various appointments, so it works that he sees her first, then GF & I will join them. My hubby (son's step-Dad) is at work, so won't be there. I'm hoping that the psychiatrist will see fit to fill out the ODSP (disability) forms. He certainly isn't anywhere near being able to work at this point. Friday, son & his case-worker meet with the Crosslinks person(re: housing). Yes, I have set up a lot for him & the good thing is that he's being totally involved in a positive way, so that's good.
I send positive thoughts your way Lar. I hope your medical stuff went well today for you.
I shovelled our driveway today. Usually my husband does it, but he had his gallbladder out 2 1/2 weeks ago, so my edict is: NO SHOVELLING YET. Soooooo I did it! Enjoyed it actually.
Take care Larry. luv, Kath
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