Made it through

[ruby52]

The holidays are over and I made it through another yr.Yea, for me!It gets tougher and tougher each yr.I get myself so worked up even though I try not to.I'm now in recovery mode and taking as good care of myself as I can.DH is on vacation so I've shifted caregiver of his 94yr.dad to him.New years is easy no plans just the way we like it.
My weight is low again and depression has been creeping in for a couple months.I take a low dose of Paxil and trying to avoid an increase.I've been really really tired probably due to not eating,and sinus problems are flaring up.I've got until mid Jan. to gain some weight or the Dr. won't let me put him off any longer.Never ever have I been under weight so I want to handle that myself.I'm hoping the holiday stressing is the cause of my problems but that may be wishful thinking I know.
I hope the New Year brings good news for all of us.
                                                      Ruby

[JannaLee]

Ruby, I'm so sorry. 

Except for the weight loss thing I know the rest of it.

What will the doctor do when you can't put him off any longer?  Maybe he will help?

Sending you good wishes and empathy, dear heart.

Janna

[Pooh]

Yea!! for you Ruby, you sure did make it.  I am so glad to hear you are getting a break in caring for your FIL. 

On the weight issue, I WISH, I had that particular problem.  I sure hope you can gain a little so the doctor gives you break. 

Take care dear, and I pray the new year will bring you healthier days.

Hugs, Pooh

[irish]

Ruby, Glad that you did make it through the holidays. It can be a daunting experience. I have really learned to downsize and do very little. I don't even feel guilty anymore and that really has me worried.

Glad your hubby can help you out. I would bet that you are a very busy person and that you get so involved in your tasks that you forget to eat. I hope that you can rest and just eat and eat. Unfortunately, the weight just keeps on padding me good. Hope that you can have a relief from your depression. I have found that this year is depressing in spite of itself. Too much stuff going on with the world. Just shut off the TV cold turkey and listen to soothing music. Take care now. Irish

[ohiolady]

Ruby,

I sure hope you get some needed rest and start to feel better.  I think rest is so important and not easy to do around the holidays.  Sometimes, you just have to say, I'm going to step away from everything.

Take care.

Anna

[lynnmarie219]

Hi Ruby.....yes you made it through another year...we all did ! Whew!

Take the time you need to rest and feel better....I hope the new year brings you some relief from the depression and other health issues....take good care!

[ruby52]

I hope you all have a good new yr.I was just telling my DH that I find myself wishing it was Jan. first and everything would be fresh and better and I know that does not happen.I'm ready to get off the Merry Go Round and have it all be good again.He said time doesn't change,people do and if we want change then it's up to us to change it.I'll accept that and have a new plan of attack to feel as good as I can.
1-Build my strength back up  with healthy food and vit. shakes
2-Ask GP for the name again of a better Rheumy and follow through this time.
3-Exercise gently and slowly to start.
4-Put myself and health first with no guilt or wavering
That's the gist of it.I have until midnight to finish thinking of more.Oh yea,this is Not a New Years Resolution!I would be doomed to failure if I did that.Thanks for your kind thoughts everyone.

[Scottietottie]

Hi Ruby 

It may not be a New year's resolution but it looks like a good plan. It also looks as though your DH is right behind you which is good news. Wishing you all the best for 2009 and hoping, sincerely, that your plan works! keep us posted!

Take care - Scottie 

[ktfabian]

Ruby-

I hope the New Year does start fresh and clean for you!  Your list of things to do sounds like a good one for me, too.  I try not to stress at the holidays, but still haven't learned how to do it.  My kids are getting to that age where they really don't need me to "run" the holidays any more, but still I find myself trying to do it and take on the stress that goes along.

Best of luck with the weight gaining.  We had that problem with my youngest when he was in his early teens - the Ensure drinks and Carnation Instant Breakfast helped get him through some times when he just didn't want to eat.  Perhaps there's one that you would like that will help?  I'm a weight-gain problem - but I can't imagine either end of the weight issue is easy.

Take care and relax your way into the New Year tonght,
Tracy

[Patze]

All right Ruby!!!!  I'm so glad that things are settling down for you!!!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and your family, and hope that things keep getting better and better in the new year!!

Hang in there and please take care -

Patze