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Old Aug 13, 2010, 08:32 AM
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Thought I'd "check in" with a progress report. Seems that I've come so far, these past few weeks. I've gone from being nearly incapacitated and house-bound with pain and anxiety issues, to functioning beyond all my hopes. I'm deeply grateful, and humbled. This has been the lengthiest stretch for me. Not the first; but the longest & most difficult. Tuesday, I established my initial visit with a good Primary-Care physician who seems to be very understanding and compassionate. They are coordinating a comprehensive treatment plan. Additional M.R.I.s, neurological work-up, physical therapy. I'm very pleased and so relieved to have accomplished this. It will take some time to process it all. I've come so far. My Journey has been a very long and difficult one. I'm trying now to "Live in the moment," and try to relax, reflect a little bit and get my "bearings." It's quite a thrill for me now to go about the every-day mundane chores like grocery shopping. Going to go and have my hair cut later today. "Born Again." To be deeply appreciative and grateful for the simple things! I am almost awed as I'm recognizing the "Silver Lining" within this recent cloud.... I appreciate too, all of the encouraging feed-back from others here at PsychCentral. May others who might read this take heart and see that although things can seem to be so very bleak and hopeless, hang on; it's always possible that things will change for you. Thanks, all.
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David
Thanks for this!
Michah, sabby