oh yes ... not so much illness, that i'd rather forget, but hurts from the past - a hurt or painful memory pops in my head, and i'm in tears - i mean, crying a river.

it stays there until i convince myself to move it along, get past it, or try to distract myself... which i am getting better at, but believe me, i had no idea that our minds would be wide open (when vulnerable) to reliving such painful experiences.

over and over!

other than doing what i wrote above, or changing direction of thoughts as soon as i realize before my minds got a grip on my emotions and i am overboard, i'll might run on here, or take a bath, try and watch a movie, make a cup of tea, anything 'normal-like' - even housecleaning, till i feel restored.

my empathy goes out to all of those suffering this - and thank heaven for some relief - like attivan, herbal tinctures, medicinal teas, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, spas, you name it - try everything until you find some peace ...

peace and love,
nightbird