Spoonie

[daworm]

so whats with the spoon theory thing...only so much energy to get through a day then all you spoons are used up? Not every day is the same though so do you stash spoons for another day?....are we spoonies then with PMR??

[lindaoquilts]

When I explain the energy thing to folks, I use the term "units of energy" and not "spoons". I think the word spoons is a bit confusing - like what do spoons have to do with anything? JMHO

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to lindaoquilts]

You aren't familiar with the "The Spoon Theory"

One of the links here

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk......

Christina Miserindo DOES explain the role of spoons - not just for PMR but for any chronic illness.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I suppose we are all spoonies yes - but you can only stash so many spoons for tomorrow and it isn't very many!!!!

[violetsnowdrop in reply to PMRpro]

My only problem with the "Spoon Theory" is actually thinking about it! The spoons keep bending and are'nt as effective. Maybe I'll have to stop concentrating so hard and just relax!?!?... (and won't stress so much so I need as many spoons?). Hmmmm...have I just re-invented the wheel?

[fren in reply to PMRpro]

Anyone here know how many spoons laughing costs?

Since landing on this website I'm finding myself almost permanantly - (thanks insight329) -forked.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to fren]

They say laughter is the BEST medicine.

The local hospital has Comicus Medicus (clowns visiting patients like what's'is'name in the film) - I hope they never send me one! Never did find clowns funny...

[Hidden in reply to PMRpro]

Never understood the appeal of clowns either.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

Not coulrophobia at least - but really, WHY?

[Hidden]

For me it works in reverse. If I go over on my spoons then my body actually subtracts spoons for a couple days. I never find I have extra to use in the future-wish that were true though!

[Insight329 in reply to Hidden]

Same here. If I go over my spoons, I'm forked. (So sorry, I couldn't help myself.)

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Insight329]

Watch out - you're so sharp you might cut yourself (as my mother would have said )

[Insight329 in reply to PMRpro]

That made me laugh! Don't you love it when you can hear your mom's words responding to something? Unless it's "YOUNG LADY" - aka "you are in trouble".

[SheffieldJane in reply to PMRpro]

And mine!

[violetsnowdrop in reply to PMRpro]

What! as in knife? For a full cutlery set. Boom, boom.

[SheffieldJane in reply to Insight329]

😂😂

[Hollyseden in reply to Insight329]

😂

[daworm]

seems I'm out of spoons for today!!! Too many in use yesterday!!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to daworm]

Yep, that’s what happens!

[Hidden]

Prefer the Gorilla theory myself.........

batsgirl.blogspot.co.uk/200...

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

But they are really slightly different things - which is why I have both together in a link

[JulianJ]

I used all my spoons and more on Sunday, looks like I have a full set again today

Most of them will be gone by the time I get home from work, just not enough spoons in a day and when something comes along that is unexpected you overuse and suffer.

[JJackdaw]

It’s simple really daworm, the spoons are a simple visual way to explain to non pmr sufferers how your illness affects your day, and if you’re lucky enough to have some left over, then I’ll take them off your hands lol. I could do with some more energy (spoons) by lunchtime 😂

[daworm]

Oh, I got special adult only word to explain it...