Day 58 testing times ahead

[runmeg]

Been struggling with sciatica since last week and today the doc has signed me unfit for work for the next 10 days, on diazepam, nefopam and vimovo. Work has been the one thing that has kept me busy and off the cigs, it is going to be a mental battle to keep strong and focused whilst doing nothing at home.

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or runmeg

you will find something to occupy your mind

crosswords/puzzels

I like frozen free fall.a Disney game on line it passes time.when you run out of lives you just wait and you gt more. ( fits in well with crave times )

is exercise a thing you could do to help your recovery

anyway

take care

keep kicking 😎,

[runmeg 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

Hi yes exercises are on the agenda once I have the pain under control, I am normally a very active and independant person which is one thing I am not at this moment in time.

Determined to keep off the cigs though

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

That's a bit of a blow at this stage runmeg but you can still do it. Try not to dwell on the work thing too much. What has worked for you at home? I think that's what you need to focus on until you're back at work. What can you do at home to keep you busy? You have also gone for 58 days so you have learned how to deal with cravings better. You have that in your arsenal. 

Sciatica is horrible, suffered from that for a few years after a football injury. You have my sympathy there.

Keep posting as much as you need to. Best wishes.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

What about a bit of Internet shopping? Buy some stuff that will help you pass the time? Sell stuff on eBay? I love doing that...but I get into trouble for it 😕

[runmeg 3 Years Smoke Free]

Think we may go to our caravan - all on one level so easier than at home and whenever we go at weekends my cravings are a lot less anyway,

Got some paperwork to catch up on at home

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Oh no Runmeg sorry to read this, boredom is dangerous alright so you need to do up a daily plan for the next 10 days to keep you busy, I know you will be limited to physical stuff until the sciatica settles, maybe join netflix - think you get a free trial run and can unsubscribe when you are fit to get out and about.   

If you are creative, drawing, painting, sewing or even knitting, just to keep your mind busy, or self pamper yourself with facial, nails, nice baths etc... nice girly stuff, which will help your recovery too....you can do this and will have an extra 2 weeks not smoked when you return to work!

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Runmeg..Sorry for illness...you must try and keep busy !!! Hope you will be well soon !!

[Tracey3 1 Year Smoke Free]

Hey, what a torrid time your having, but my word how well you have done!!!!

I hope all settles down soon,  all the above is great advice,  you just have to keep going, will keep every thing crossed, your on the mend soon, still smoke free.

A friend of mine does adult colouring books, just a thought.

Keep going

[Firecrow69]

Hope you recover quickly. sounds like a challenging time. especially with the pain drugs.

does massage help? 

maybe you could be on here a bit more? find us challenges as you get through yours

best wishes.

[runmeg 3 Years Smoke Free]

Thanks evrryone, gone to our caravan, all on one level so a lot easier for me, still not tempted by the cigs, cheewing gum and keeping busy watching the OH doing odd jobs inside and outside the van

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to runmeg]

Ah thats good Runmeg, enjoy your retreat for a while....you're doing so well!