No. Im diabetic, asthmatic and have oesteosthritis in my hands, but (so far) none dominate my life and I dont intend to let that happen. Being fat impacted my life far more...and thats no longer the case! 🙂
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON thank you. Things are under control at the moment but I'm aware it could take a turn at anytime. I need to remind myself to take better care of myself. The arthritis scares me the most coz i'm artsy and creative and it will take my pleasures away if i cant draw, or sew etc. But..... i have far less to worry about that many others. Im so sorry you are having such a hatd time. I really hope things improve for you soon. X
@RubySoo I am a creative too, I can open my own craft store , not even kidding. Spent waaaay too much money on that sht ...🤷♀️😅.. But I used to do it all the time.
Now, it's I think I connection to who I was, and who I still AM, in spite of the health issues and other issues. Also. I DREAM of making this and finishing that, I have two cross stich going for my Papa (more than half done, one with beads and jewels), one for me :) and others.. .Soo many cool others, it's just a joy, but I have mostly stopped buying them but OMGD, it's soo fun, RIGHT? :D ....
I LOVE nature, she is my salvation. Water, gardening, sand between my toes. Diving deep into clear water and touching bottom, and seeing how beautiful it is underwater. I miss cycling and getting away from humans.
You are Welsh? Well, I have a great person I know you know him too, and I have seen your lovely land, and it's peaceful, open, beautiful. Barely any high-rises (HATE THEM) and open spaces galore. You got mild winters and fuzzy sheep and it looks like a lovely place to call home. Also, you have waters everywhere, so you can swim. Our oceans are far far away, I am in central Canada. It's kinda yuk here, bc metropolis.. Sorry lol.. I am very allergic to urban life, but I am bound to it. I don't tolerate noise well (health reason, am an H.S.P.+++, and just hate noise) and so, I try to do our walks in the dark bc fewer ppl and cars.
I am grateful for your kind words. Thank you very much (((HUGS))) Okay, take care :)
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON ha ha! We seem very alike with our creative ways!! I think us crafty types do tend to hoard bits and bobs that 'might cone in useful one day!' I too have 2 cross stitches on the go at the mo. A big project that is alwats 'on the back burner' and a small quick(ish) one as a gift for a friends baby.
I think I know the wonderful welsh friend we share here. 😁 Wales is a very beautiful country and I feel very blessed to call it home. XX
Between five and ten, closer to ten. And I am sorry, I don't want to write it out, it makes it more real and it's a fking nightmare.
There are also humans who are making my life a literal hell (The main ones count to well actually again it's closer to ten but four is the minimum. ) and I don't know what to do about it. I really don't. So, again. writing about it, it does not help. As ATM I can't see the solution.
so. I am barely active here. I am not fun. I don't have any energy and desire bc I have barely any hope that things will change, to Participate, I can only post sometimes and hope they like it.
Compared to other folks, my high blood pressure (now controlled) is nothing. I'm 75 and I'd best not sit in one position long. That's about it. I'm very lucky.
I am diabetic and pushing 60, no matter how well you take care of yourself, age and illness take a toll. But, no, they do not dominate my life. Things go a little slower, labor intensive things like splitting firewood, heavy maintenance on the truck, but it still gets done. I pay more attention to what I eat and how many beers I may drink, that is pretty much it.
@Entwistle [quote]I have a little sight and i use magnifying aids. I'm legally blind. Most blind folk are not totally blind.[/quote]
Sorry for your condition. They are working on replacing eyeballs.
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@SooperSarah the irritating thing about nerve pain is that only someone else who has it can empathize. It's frustrating explaining to people that it's not something you can simply "walk off" or push through like muscle or joint pain. I get that shit all the time from extended family/uncles, etc.
My wife’s huge obesity and health conditions dominate our lives She is a very large lady who has become bed bound. It very much rules how we live She has diabetes, heart failure, lymphodema, sleep apnea, fatty liver High blood pressure, cholesterol ,poor circulation and shortness of breath
For me these days it's dealing with my wife's dementia. She can function generally, but has lots of memory problems and sometimes confusion. I have my own health problems -- getting old is a pain literally and figuratively -- but watching her slowly go away mentally is hard.
Ollier's Disease, one of the symptoms causing this:
People with this condition also have higher chances of bone cancers - I had one develop in my left hip, which led to a hemipelvectomy - meaning I have no left leg or even hip. I generally use a wheelchair to get around as a result.
