Just thought it would be a GREAT idea if we all shared any tips we have 4 dealing with things, getting through the day, overcoming certain things etc :0) For example, I have a 'Happy Song', a song that I put on at full volume if I'm feeling a bit wobbly or down & it ALWAYS cheers me up & puts me in a better mood. Mine is Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off. (if u have Facebook u can listen 2 it here: facebook.com/lupusandsher) To make it EVEN more effective, I sing it at the top of my voice. Admittedly my cat tends 2 leave the house when I do this as I'm not known 4 my dulcet tones but hey, if it helps, it's all good :0D
TIPS!!!!!!!!!: Just thought it would be a GREAT... - LUPUS UK
TIPS!!!!!!!!!
Paint u're nails if u can. Even if u're hands/feet have changed colour/r swollen etc, it cheers them up. Sometimes I paint 1 of my nails bright yellow & draw a smiley face on it ;0)
If u can, slick on a bit of make-up, u may feel like sh*te but at least u can look like u feel 'normalish' which can sometimes help.
if u suffer with restless legs at night time, slather moisturiser on u're feet & slip on some socks, I find it really helps when I have problems with it.
great idea of yours. Sadly have nothing to contribute yet...
u'd be surprised ursi, we all have something 2 offer whether we can c it or not ;0)
Play computer games (though not the warrior type, I use Big Fish Games, I love their games).
What I actually have been doing (without realising it) is that I tend to spend my bad days listening to my fave comediens and scoffing the treats I made on the good days.
Not particularly good for the already disappeared waistline but so good for the soul
Seeing the amount of stuff in my freezer, all homemade since I am gluten and lactose intolerant, makes me realise that I indeed have good days, BLISS!
c ursi, told ya, u're obviously a dab hand at baking & planning ahead :0) x
Lie in the bath with 'special' bubbles (not your bog standard supermarket ones).
If you can manage, bake a cake (a packet mix will do) - the smell of home baking is mmmm
Watch a 'feelgood' DVD or (like Ursi) your fav comedien
Computer games are good (can manage this if I can't concentrate on reading a book)
Dig out old family photos - always make me smile
My DON'T list:
Slob in my dressing gown - I look rubbish and feel rubbish
Do any housework - not that I would feel like it, but I don't let myself feel guilty
that's the spirit
I tend to find getting dressed makes a lot of difference. Slobbing in my pjs is never going to result in a productive day!! My son telling me he loves me or that I am the best cook ever always makes my day too I agree with watching a comedian and listening to music. I also find talking to a friend about something other than what is wrong helps to take your mind off things. If you have the energy go meet a friend for a cuppa and a natter. I also find sitting in complete silence for 10 mins now and then helps me just to take stock and relax a bit xxx
When I'm on my own I love listening to all my favourite songs on my ipod. I can have a good sing a long, so even if I haven't got much energy I can sit down or even be in bed and still enjoy listening to the music.
Having a good old blast on the 'Singstar' is uplifting, even if I don't actually want 2 do it or if I'm alone in the house I'll just shout or scream as loud as I can if I need 2 let off steam or get something out of my system. Some fab idea's, keep 'em coming ;0)
Put the slap on is mine.
always get out of bed and into some day clothes, even if you do end up on the settee, makes me feel better knowing that i have made the effort.
DON'T watch anything sad or depressing on the tv, it only makes me cry and then i feel a right plonker !!!
If u're having a 'Forgetful Day', stick 'Post it' notes everywhere 2 remind u of things, talk 2 u'reself 2 remind u of things (not too loudly otherwise people will just think u're mental), make up songs or rhymes, do whatever it takes 2 try & get things 2 stick in u're head :0)