View Single Post
 
Old Feb 06, 2013, 08:46 AM
Rohag's Avatar
Rohag Rohag is offline
Legendary
 
Member Since: Feb 2009
Posts: 10,045
Welcome to posting, Elizabeth2!
Quote:
Originally Posted by elizabeth2 View Post
HOW DO I SHAKE OR AT LEAST COPE WITH THIS FEELING OF BEING A USELESS LOSER BECAUSE I'M "LIVING" (more like simply EXISTING) THIS WAY AND NOT WORKING?
My circumstances are similar, not identical. I have not been able to overcome these feelings head on, but I've been able (so far) to cope with them indirectly.
  • Pursuing whatever interest comes into my head to the best of my limited ability; consistency is not necessary
  • Attempting to maintain - on a minimal level - daily, weekly, yearly rituals/observances
  • Observing and studying my illnesses in as detached a way as possible
As with any method, your mileage may vary...
__________________
My dog mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.