Constant Changing Moods

[Adrienne12]

I have days that are so good. I start to gain a little confidence because of it. I start to think I am getting better. Then....everything comes crashing down again. I don't get it. One day...I feel great. The next day...I am filled with anxiety and depression. It doesn't take much to set me off either.

I am pretty sure my problem is the fact that I have the coping skills of a 5 year old. I always used running, cleaning, and organizing to cope on the bad days. When the RA flares up....I can't run. I'm exhausted and nauseated. I guess I am looking for other ideas on what to do on the bad days to cope??? I have difficulty reading right now. I can't concentrate and I'm not a big fan of tv.

 

[AngelaMarie]

I do not understand yet why I have the ups and downs. I do so great for a period of time and then it is like "crash and burn". It is difficult. I hope someday I will be able to figure out why it happens. I sometimes wonder if I am confused by having a great time and being treated well after all the abuse. Sometimes I feel that even my hair looks tired!;)

I do not like TV. I do not watch it. I like shows, but only things I can watch on DVD....series and films I have. I feel that TV is so intrusive. It makes me extremely uncomfortable!

Hang in there!!!!!:tup:

 

[Adrienne12]

I wish I knew too. Sometimes...there is nothing that even sets me off. It just comes out of nowhere. I guess it makes us more appreciative of the good weeks. Thanks Angel. Maybe it's because we have the same bday. That's why I started following you. That sounded stalkerish. Hahha. Thanks again. :)

 

[AngelaMarie]

Are you stalking me???? LOL. We have the same b'day. We both have RA. I used to go crazy organizing and doing things to keep busy. When the weather gets bad, when it gets cold, it doesn't work anymore. It is difficult. I can't run away from my thoughts. We just have to keep moving forward and doing the best we can. Sunny days do come!!!:tup:

 

[Adrienne12]

I didn't even know you had RA too!!!! I guess I suck at stalking.

 

[AngelaMarie]

Adrienne, that is soooo funny!!!! Thanks for making me smile.:p:p