Life and Learning
I’ve been thinking about taking a new computer course at the local college and wanted to know more about it. Since the program details weren’t ready, I checked out a similar program being offered at a college in Ottawa (many, many miles away). Lo and behold, at the end of the details page, more information could be obtained by contacting one Jeff Larose. The same Jeff that is my nephew who I haven’t seen for a few years.
It is a small world after all!
Fibro who? That’s what I said when I found out my aches and pains were symptoms of fibromyalgia. Called Fibro for short, I think it’s a type of arthritis, often brought on by extreme stress such as a whiplash. I have a mild case and have days when I feel quite normal, and then there are the days like this past week when I ache all over - especially the muscles of my upper arms and legs.
When I wake up in the morning, it’s a really strange feeling, like my legs are dead and too heavy to lift. I’m really stiff at first, but I have a number of stretches that I do and feel better after doing.
Certain foods seem to make Fibro worse too, like citrus fruit and tomatoes - which I could eat all day this time of year.
Depression usually accompanies a Fibro attack, whether because of the pain or other reasons, I don’t know. And I hate crying at the drop of a hat, especially for no apparent reason.
Getting lots of rest when Fibro flares up helps, although when I feel better, I try to do as much as I can - which makes me feel worse - and the cycle continues.
But this is not a “poor me” post. I have a lot to be thankful for and when things look bleak, I know tomorrow will bring a bright, new day.