In bed with the Cat.

[Sharon56]

Does anyone else overdo things and then have to collapse in bed. When I moved last year I inherited lawns. I decided to try to make a border and i did wear my wrist splints but i had to give up half way in lots of pain. Moan over.

[sylvi]

I am always doing it as other on here will tell you. I have done a lot today and i had to give up walking road asda as i just couldn't put one foot in front of the other.xxx

[Sharon56 in reply to sylvi]

Thanks for your comments sylvi i am much better today.

[miss]

Yeap always doing the over doing will i ever learn ??? xx

[Sharon56 in reply to miss]

Probably we won't.lol

[alibonura]

me too

i get over excited when im feeling good and always over do it, hmmm not sure about going to bed wiv the cat tho lollinggggggggggggg

take it easy tomorrow wont u xxxx

[Sharon56 in reply to alibonura]

Its ok he is flee free and hid snore is quite cute.

[aligator]

yes I haven't learned the lesson of balance! I just go for it when I am feeling good!!! Enjoy being snuggled up with the cat. She looks lovely. take care of yourself,love Alison xx

[Sharon56 in reply to aligator]

Thanks Alison i feel much better today.

[dtech]

And I promise not to make any Mrs Slocombe jokes

[Sharon56 in reply to dtech]

Lol i know i have to keep remembering to say cat and not pussy.

[minka]

hi sharon

we all do thyis and pay the next day then we relax for a day feel better then do it all over again blleding hard work i could not even cut the lawn last year now im getting a bit used to how to do it

did quite a bit yesterday now im relaxing today

like the cat we had a main coon for 16 years

[Sharon56 in reply to minka]

Yes i love my cat. Don't know what a main coon is. Have u a photo?

[jim378]

Guilty as charged. I have a day when I am feeling OK and think I can carry on as before but I end up finding out the hard way. I think we are all guilty of this. Have a relaxing day, chill out and recover. x

[Sharon56 in reply to jim378]

Thank you i feel much better today.

[Ozzy]

I get more sympathy from my cats than the husband who either thinks I moan too much or just doesn't want to know. When my hands hurt my male Bengal sits next to me and licks my sore knuckles before he goes to sleep. He is to big for my lap.

[Sharon56 in reply to Ozzy]

Oh how lovely that your cat licks your sore knuckles. Cats are such a joy.

[Hils]

Just the best to have the cat curled up in bed with you - such a comfort. I went to bed v early last night, bath first then bed - Phoebe nestled along my back - bliss. RRR = rest, recover, redo!!! Have a good day all. X

[Sharon56 in reply to Hils]

Briliant cant beat it.

[jeanabelle]

We've all done it. I decided one day that there was nothing wrong with me and I could still do whatever I wanted blah, blah blah......I washed down the kitchen units and then I washed down the tiles, all the things sitting on the counter tops and then the countertops themselves!!!! There was just no stopping me.......then when I was finished I sat down to drink a cup of coffee and I couldn't lift the mug! My whole body seized up, I could do nothing I was in pain ALL OVER. I was in tears I was in so much pain.

Lesson learned......no more WONDER WOMAN displays.

I have two painters in here at the minute and as I live in a bungalow when one room is getting done the whole bungalow is upset. There are bits and pieces of my kitchen in the bathroom and my bedroom, it is a total mess....... am I worried? Well..... I'm fighting the urge to scream but I booked my granddaughter to come over to help put things back where they belong, hang curtains and wash ornaments that sit in my kitchen dresser. It will all go back to normal.....it might take a day or two but it will happen and I Wonder Woman won't be making an appearance.

[sylvi in reply to jeanabelle]

I have been so out of it today,i haven't moved at all because of pain.I so want to do my own housework and when i do do a bit i bloody pay for it(sorry about the swearing,but that is how it makes me feel)xxxx

[Grumpyfell]

Last year I achieved my life's ambition; beautiful old cottage in the country with land. Too late, in reality, now I am 58 and have had RA for five years. I am another thwarted Wonderwoman and cannot learn to pace myself. Today I want to put up some chicken fencing, clean up the pony field, plant out some veg, sow some grass seed, go for a ride, long walk with the dog, make a nice tea. Tomorrow I might end up in bed with the dog.

I learned a serious lesson not long ago when my kids and partners came to stay, I worked so hard to make their visit a good one but they hardly saw me as I had the worst flare-up ever, which really upset them.

Sharon56 you are not alone! Optimism is essential with our condition but being sensible is so hard when we feel well. Just off to get my wheelbarrow.....

D

[oldtimer]

It's really hard learning to pace yourself.

Learning to set realistic targets, like spend ten minutes cleaning, have a sit down, another ten minutes, have a sit down (this is what I'm doing at the moment, with the intention of actually cleaning the kitchen and finishing sometime today).

Planning what I want to do today, this week and on the "to-do sometime" list means I have lots of lists! And I take one sitting down task and one moving about task alternately EVEN IF I feel I can do more.

I use a kitchen timer as well so that I don't spend more time on something than I should - sitting down for too long is just as bad for me as moving about for too long.

But yesterday, external pressures meant I did too much in one go and ended up feeling terrible. And sometimes I have to accept that can't be avoided.

[Sharon56 in reply to oldtimer]

Yes good idea to use the kitchen timer.

[lynn-bel]

Oh yes indeed! I am getting new splints soon as I very naughtily gave mine to my daughter and asked my consultant for new ones - I'm afraid I fibbed and said I'd lost mine! But actually, I could do with new ones as my wrists and hands have "swollen" in recent years so they were a bit tight! Don't anyone squeal on me will you?

I quite often overdo it and this week is one of them - getting ready for an overseas visitor so although hubby is doing all the heavy work, I'm rubbing, scrubbing and shoving every day, so today I am resting otherwise I'll be unfit for the visitor!

We do have to pace ourselves but sometimes you just want to keep going don't you - afraid if you stop it will never get finished.

But good for you to be attempting it - just rest now and go back to it when you feel recovered - it aint going anywhere!

Lynn x

[Sharon56 in reply to lynn-bel]

Yes good idea must learn

To pace.

I will try.x

[Lynn610]

How ironic. I had a couple of errands to do today after my dentist visit. Afterward the visit, I got in my car, made it to the end of the driveway, and an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion and pain came over me. Needless to say, I went straight home and now I'm in my recliner and resting.

[rowantree]

It's so hard to pace myself when I work full time!

[Sharon56 in reply to rowantree]

Yes i can imagine it is.

[k3let]

Currently lyng in bed with my cat for the same reason! Our wee furry friends are great when we need some company! Hope you feel better soon x