tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post272391270370475265..comments2024-03-28T03:16:58.351-04:00Comments on A Matter of Life and Breath: Cysticish ChoicesPiperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992462169607238118noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-53437842439670368982008-10-20T10:24:00.000-04:002008-10-20T10:24:00.000-04:00I can really relate. I'm trying desperately to not...I can really relate. I'm trying desperately to not let depression overwhelm me right now. I've been sick since May, I just wanna get stable again. I hate the couch at this point and feel like a prisoner in this house. I wish my non- sick friends understood, alot of em don't. <BR/><BR/>Thankfully you have a puppy! :)Genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224168980608089968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-14970606552491849802008-10-15T11:07:00.000-04:002008-10-15T11:07:00.000-04:00I'm sorry you are going through this. I know how y...I'm sorry you are going through this. I know how you feel. Even after transplant, i've had issues that have prevented me from working full-time. I've adjusted, but it's hard to explain to other people (not that I care what they think) that I don't work full time, or have kids. Keep your head up!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07791278701579085418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-71745649131408363782008-10-15T00:40:00.000-04:002008-10-15T00:40:00.000-04:00I am sorry Piper! I obviously don't have CF, but ...I am sorry Piper! I obviously don't have CF, but I do know how hard it is to focus on taking care of yourself when you have pressure at work. And I know that attorney drive thing :) Taking care of yourself is going to be better for you in the long run though. I hope that you can find a good balance!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766422197931332768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-66101551862885469682008-10-09T17:41:00.000-04:002008-10-09T17:41:00.000-04:00I hear ya, girl. You are definitely allowed to ven...I hear ya, girl. You are definitely allowed to vent and to feel frustrated for not being "normal." I think that you are amazing in doing all that you do - working full time (more than full time?), keeping up with your treatments, exercising, having a new puppy around. :) <BR/><BR/>It isn't fair. You should be able to have a job you can emmerse yourself in if that is what you want to do. <BR/><BR/>But I wanted to say a couple of things. <BR/><BR/>First of all, I think it's possible for all of us to live within our means much more than we think (not monetary means, but health wise.) It just takes some creativity. I know it's possible for you to be happy with your job and still have enough time to take care of yourself. Maybe that means cutting back (I doubt your co-workers would resent you if they know why) or finding something that would be a better fit for you.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, maybe your having to slow down a little with work at times isn't necessarily a bad thing. Our world is so go-go-go and most of the important things in life happen only when we slow down. <BR/><BR/>And lastly, the more you are able to pace yourself now, the longer you will be able to be around later to work - that is something I'm sure your co-workers will appreciate.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>lauraenvironmental fiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466086553519433467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-283407276548518872008-10-09T06:17:00.000-04:002008-10-09T06:17:00.000-04:00And the best part of that puppy...when you feel do...And the best part of that puppy...when you feel down and depressed and want to cry, he will be there to soak up your tears...literally :) Maggie does it quite often, I consider it a small shower for her haha!!!<BR/><BR/>On to the meat of your post. I know EXACTLY how you feel. Of course you know that since I blog about my work issue all the time. <BR/><BR/>The part that struck me the most and that is the hardest is when you said "...I feel like CF has given me just enough of a taste of what my life could be, has let me live just enough of a "normal" life to know what I'm missing, and now it's trying to take it all back." It's true, especially for people that have gone through school, spent the time, energy, and money on a career choice only to have that excitement taken form us only a few years into it. (Not that people who don't go to school don't get robbed of anything...I don't want a band of angry CFers at my door haha). <BR/><BR/>The thing that got me to agree to a 4 day work week is that I know I can take work home with me such as drawings to review or I can do searches on the internet from home. I will still feel productive even if I am not at work. Can this happen for you? Can you take work home so that at least you can do your treatments and vest and all while reviewing case work? I don't have a clue what is involved in a lawyer's job, except the courtroom stuff, so I could be blowing smoke for all I know!!!!<BR/><BR/>Well I will leave you now that I have written a HUGE novel for you!!!<BR/><BR/>Lots of love and hugs my friend!!!<BR/><BR/><3Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354849302798817593noreply@blogger.com