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Post by Gramm4 on Jan 2, 2006 4:44:16 GMT -5
Today I am having issues with being patient with what I have no control over. I'm sitting here at 4:30 am wandering why I can't fall asleep. I realize that I have a lot of emotional issues I'm dealing with, but darn it, I could use some sleep. I have always had a major problem with patience of any kind. I want what I want when I want it. I'm sure this all sounds pretty familiar to many of you out there. I'm told that if something is meant to happen, then it will. There are those times when I can almost believe that's the case. I have been doing a lot of praying, and just last night I was able to accept the fact that not sleeping really was'nt such a big deal. But tonight the frustration has once again set in. I can't even seem to be able to stay focused on my prayers. The one thing I'm fortunate for is the fact that I haven't had to pick up a drink. That used to be my cure-all for everything in the past. Thank God today I don't have that desire. Oh well, maybe tomorrow will bring me some well needed rest. |
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Post by lildee on Jan 2, 2006 8:19:22 GMT -5
Welcome nomindgrandma,
Sorry you are having a hard time sleeping. For me I find that when I sit and ponder all that problems (usually those attached to expectations) that is when I have a hard time sleeping. For me ... I just stop thinking of what could be. I empty my mind and focus on my breathing. Soon my mind is calm and I can relax enough to fall asleep. Just a suggestion.
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My grandma an old wise sage who had absolutely nothing to do with alcoholism or addiction but lived in God's Light always said that "patience is a virtue."
For me my impatience always causes more problems than actually exist. My impatience does nothing but attempts to force the outcome of any situation. MY WILL not GOD'S WILL. Just sometimes, God wants us to really learn the lesson we are are being taught ... so the lesson takes awhile to fully grasp its ramifications. When we can learn God's lesson well then we can live with peace and serenity.
Love & God Bless
lildee
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Post by caressa on Jan 3, 2006 1:23:59 GMT -5
Patience isn't one of my strong points although the last few days I have been trying to be patient and just go with the flow. Eat when I need to, rest when I need to, and just allow myself to just be and ask for the healing I need. Not sure what is wrong but something doesn't seem to be right with my body. My doctor will be back Tuesday morning and hopefully I can get in to see him.
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Post by Lea on Jan 3, 2006 13:23:45 GMT -5
I'm a new member, I will pray for you and remember someone out here is thinking of you and I hope that you get up and feeling better soon
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Post by caressa on Jan 3, 2006 15:37:33 GMT -5
Thank you for your prayers, I just got back from my doctor's office. He requisitioned blood work and if they show nothing, he is going to order a scope test and refer me to an internist.
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Post by Lin on Jan 4, 2006 5:48:12 GMT -5
Patient and impatient?
I've been off work for 2 weeks. Today is my first day back to teaching. I usually ahve alot of patience with my 3rd graders.I know after my time off I am ready to get back...so patience will be good.
But ...always a but....we got a baby puppy yesterday. With three grown dogs and a baby puppy, I hope I can stay patient. It wont actually be with the pUPPY as much as with the husband who does nto work...stays home and watches TV all day. I hope he will do the needed training for the puppy to have some rules to follow. My fear is he will sleep and the puppy will potty where she wants to and chew up what she likes. We'll SEE! for now, I am keeping an open mind..staying patient with them both....and heading off to work.
Theresa...perhaps you can think of an activity that might make you sleepy...warm hot chocolate? reading a book? exercising? working a puzzle? watching TV? Listening to some soothing music? find something that may help you get to sleep (without that drink you used to grab) and hopefully you will do better tonight.
LIN
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Post by caressa on Jan 4, 2006 15:11:05 GMT -5
Love the new elephant. He looks happy, happy, happy!
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Post by Gramm4 on Feb 15, 2006 14:13:27 GMT -5
Once again I'm sitting here feeling very impatient. I have been sick with the flu and haven't been out of my apartment for 2 weeks now. Although I am starting to feel a little better, I am totally losing my patience. Not being able to get out is driving me nuts. I haven't been to a meeting in 2 weeks and I'm starting to feel it.
I realize there is absolutely nothing I can do about the situation but let nature run it's course, but for me being confined to the apt. is like being in jail. I'm getting cabin fever. It has really helped having friends call and stay in touch, but I WANT OUT.
I'm hoping to be feeling good enough to get to my meeting on Friday night. In the meantime I guess I just need to accept the situation as it is and quit complaining.
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Post by Lin on Feb 16, 2006 5:07:47 GMT -5
Theresa. I am sure you ahve heard the acronym HALT...dont let ourselves get too HUNGRY, ANGRY, LONELY, or TIRED. I often think it shoudl be HALTS and add that S for SICK. Any of those 5 can make me out of sorts and cause me to not follow my program liike I usually do.
So being sick can be what is behind it. Take care of yoruself and your patience will return.
LIN
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Post by lildee on Feb 16, 2006 7:19:55 GMT -5
Dearest Theresa, Being ill is always miserable. Couple of suggestions until you regain your strength. Try sitting by a really sunny window. The sunshine always makes me feel better. Drink / eat hot chicken soup. I know it sounds old but Yale University did a study on the benifits of chicken soup and they are numerous. As far as missing meetings have you tried going to an on line meeting ? There are some pretty good ones out there for those of us who are homebound. May I suggest the following:- www.12stepforums.net/aagroup.htmlAs far as driving goes.... well I don't drive period. I uses other methods to get around. You say you are getting cabin fever. So fix the cabin. Rearrange some stuff in the house. Keep busy without over burdening or overtiring yourself. Just realize that this too shall pass. Hope you get better soon. My prayers are with you. Love & God Bless Arlene |
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Post by dg on Feb 16, 2006 16:01:54 GMT -5
I use music to combat my blues. If you can handle listening to your fave tunes try that, it really can lift some of those BLAHS right out of your home. Even if its only for a short time, its better than none at all. Just my 2 cents worth. take care & get better.  |
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Post by Gramm4 on Feb 17, 2006 4:17:05 GMT -5
I want to thank everyone for your tips. I am feeling much better and am hoping to get to my meeting tonight. Hopefully the worst of this flu is over and I can get on with my life. I've already missed 3 of my home group meetings and others as well. I've also missed 2 weeks of my dancing lessons, so have some catching up to do. Again many thanks.
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~With Peace & Love, dg~ 8*)[/b][/size]
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.