We’ve lived through some toxic positivity of late. As much as it’s good to find ways to be positive, ignoring your sadness you’ll just be gaming yourself. Chanting manifestations over lonely hearts.
Best wishes - and happiness of the soul - to everyone here.
Excellent analysis of why sadness can be so pervasive, depending on each person's coping mechanism
In my own circumstances of being disabled due to heart and lung problems [severe COPD] I have been in and out of the hospital probably 15 times since 2017, when my right lung collapsed 2x in 6 months, then I was hospitalized 7-8x between then and 2020 when covid was starting its pandemic and I was unable to work anymore as a floor nurse in a nursing home after 25+ years due to my health problems.
Took almost 2 years to get approved for social security disability even with the help of a legal firm that specializes in disability benefits.
Then last st Patrick's 2022 my heart rhythm went irregular requiring 2 days ICU, then a week later after I somehow finally caught covid pneumonia, I spent another 5 days in ICU. But if it hadn't been for the IV medicine antivirals and new heart medicine, I probably wouldn't be here. I can only walk about 100 feet with a walker before I get short of breath, so every day is a blessing. The biggest thing I discovered was to keep myself occupied, then I don't have time to dwell on sadness or loneliness 😔
The biggest thing that helps me cope is rediscovering my faith with God and my daily prayer readings as well as prayer apps on my phone.
Also I've become a sportsaholic since I can't drink or smoke after 35 years of hard living before my lung collapsed. It's amazing what these phones have apps wise, which is how I'm responding now. So I'm always trying to dwell on my blessings, rather than my sadness or loneliness.
Hi, Danquick. I'm getting older and have been in severe pain (nerve pain in my left foot) for > 10 years, and honestly, when I'm in a lot of pain, I'm not fit to be around. I also have severe asthma and take 3 medications for it. Before I was on those medications, sometimes I thought I would never get a deep breath. But your situation is even worse. There is nothing quite like getting a deep breath, is there? And there is nothing like being deprived of one. I read history most of the day, which, although it can be depressing, helps me to forget about the pain, at least to a certain extent, as well as helping me to understand life. My problem isn't nearly as bad as yours--after all, the meds I take for the most part work. I will be thinking of you, and I wish you well.
We’ve lived through some toxic positivity of late. As much as it’s good to find ways to be positive, ignoring your sadness you’ll just be gaming yourself. Chanting manifestations over lonely hearts.
Best wishes - and happiness of the soul - to everyone here.
TE
Excellent analysis of why sadness can be so pervasive, depending on each person's coping mechanism
In my own circumstances of being disabled due to heart and lung problems [severe COPD] I have been in and out of the hospital probably 15 times since 2017, when my right lung collapsed 2x in 6 months, then I was hospitalized 7-8x between then and 2020 when covid was starting its pandemic and I was unable to work anymore as a floor nurse in a nursing home after 25+ years due to my health problems.
Took almost 2 years to get approved for social security disability even with the help of a legal firm that specializes in disability benefits.
Then last st Patrick's 2022 my heart rhythm went irregular requiring 2 days ICU, then a week later after I somehow finally caught covid pneumonia, I spent another 5 days in ICU. But if it hadn't been for the IV medicine antivirals and new heart medicine, I probably wouldn't be here. I can only walk about 100 feet with a walker before I get short of breath, so every day is a blessing. The biggest thing I discovered was to keep myself occupied, then I don't have time to dwell on sadness or loneliness 😔
The biggest thing that helps me cope is rediscovering my faith with God and my daily prayer readings as well as prayer apps on my phone.
Also I've become a sportsaholic since I can't drink or smoke after 35 years of hard living before my lung collapsed. It's amazing what these phones have apps wise, which is how I'm responding now. So I'm always trying to dwell on my blessings, rather than my sadness or loneliness.
God Lord willing and da crick don't rise 🙏
Hi, Danquick. I'm getting older and have been in severe pain (nerve pain in my left foot) for > 10 years, and honestly, when I'm in a lot of pain, I'm not fit to be around. I also have severe asthma and take 3 medications for it. Before I was on those medications, sometimes I thought I would never get a deep breath. But your situation is even worse. There is nothing quite like getting a deep breath, is there? And there is nothing like being deprived of one. I read history most of the day, which, although it can be depressing, helps me to forget about the pain, at least to a certain extent, as well as helping me to understand life. My problem isn't nearly as bad as yours--after all, the meds I take for the most part work. I will be thinking of you, and I wish you well.
Thanks so much for your kindness 😊 may the good Lord smile upon us all with our illness