No one has ever said life was easy and really truly mean it. Life comes with so many challenges along the way and many are unforeseen. There may even be times when things get so difficult you just want to give up and stay away from the outside world! It is so important that even during the most grueling times in life to stand up straight and strong, knowing you are fighting a true battle with nothing but courage!
I think sometimes facing our fears is the hardest thing to do. We all have something we are afraid of whether it be moving to a new city, changing career paths, progression of an illness or something as simple as riding a terrifying ride at the amusement park. No matter how minor or major the fear is, it is real and frightens us.
Most of the time life is really like riding a roller coaster without the option to slow down at all. There are so many upward hills that are followed by steep downhill falls that can completely take your breath away. Then there are the twists and turns that you do not see coming until it is too late and all you can do is hold on tight and hope for the best outcome.
It may be hard to believe sometimes, but life always has a way of working out the way it is meant to. I might have been dealt a bad hand with being forced to live with Multiple Sclerosis, but I have been blessed with so many other fantastic aspects of life. Even though I deal with a lot of pain everyday and there are somethings I have to sit out of my husband is always extremely understanding and supportive.
I hope y’all are having an amazing and enjoyable weekend. Considering my pain levels have been very high recently, I am taking it very easy this weekend trying to rest up so that I feel better for next week.
I want to thank y’all for visiting my site today. I always appreciate you reading my thoughts and I love being able to read your comments. If you have any questions about the different medications I have some experience with or the different things I have been through with MS, please let me a comment and I will be happy to answer in my next posts! Sending y’all lots of love and comfort always!
Always, Alyssa
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You are an inspiration, my dear. Always.
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate your amazingly kind comment!!!
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Oh, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been in a lot of pain :((( I hope you feel better soon.
Lovely post.
In case you have a moment please have a look at my new blog post about happiness & science and let me know what you think: https://mindset4progress.com/2018/01/31/happy-wednesdays-so-what-exactly-does-science-says/
Have a good weekend.
Aggie
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Thank you Aggie! I will definitely check out your new blog post as soon as I can, I promise!!
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Have a lovely restful weekend 🌹
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Thank you so much! I hope you had a great weekend!!
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I hope you are feeling better soon Alyssa!! Ms is horrible just makes it so much harder for us but you are right about there still being good things I think this makes us appreciate the other things more!! X x
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Thank you Kim! Yes, MS is horrible and causes way too much pain! It has been a bit insane lately. I am just hoping things will improve sooner than later! I hope you are doing well and had a great weekend!!
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I’m ok thank you, weekend was alright, been trying to potty train my lil one but with as much ease as possible lol x x
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I am so sorry for my delayed response. It has been a crazy few days! I am glad your weekend was okay. Potty training doesn’t seem like a lot of fun! How old is your lil one? Much love!!
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No worries!! She’s 2 she will be 3 in June x x
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They grow so fast, don’t they?! I bet she is adorable and smart!
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She’s lovely but naughty lol I hope it’s just the terrible twos 🙈
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Is she anything like you when you were a little girl? I am sure her naughty behavior is just terrible twos and maybe three will be easier:)!!!
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My mum says I was never naughty like her lol x x
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Maybe she doesn’t remember how naughty you really were:)!! lol
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😂😂maybe
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I am sure you were a sweet and innocent child!!! Your little one will get this potty thing accomplished soon!!!
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😂yes sweet and innocent sounds right 😇
Potty training is nearly done ✅ we have a few little issues we are working at but she’s pretty good
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She is smart and fantastic, just like her Mommy!! I am glad to hear it is almost done and I know you will be relieved!
Of course, sweet and innocent is the perfect way to describe you!!
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😂 x x
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I hope you have a pleasant evening! I know it is nighttime where you are now!!!
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Good morning Alyssa, I’m sorry to hear your pain level has been very high again recently and hope you have not been pushing those work hours too hard. I hope Sunday is a good day for you filled instead with love, laughter and plenty of rest!
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Thank you so much! I honestly have not been pushing it too much at work. I actually did not going to work Thursday or Friday and just notified my manager I would be out again tomorrow. I need the pain to get better before I can deal with work. I hope you had a great weekend!!
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Delighted to hear that Alyssa. Being kind to yourself is a great starting point!
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I am really trying to take better care of myself. Sometimes taking a break from work and reality is SO needed!!
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May I pray to god to give you strength and courage
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Thank you, I appreciate your kind comment and prayers. Things will get better, it just takes time!
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If possible, try meditation as an alternative therapy
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Thank you so much! I think meditation would be good for me because I might be a bit of a stress case! I just need to figure out how to meditate!!
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I love your rollercoaster analogy. It’s very fitting!
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Life really does feel like a roller coaster sometimes. Funny thing is, I really hate those types of rides. Maybe it is because I live on one!!! Sorry for my delayed response!! I hope you are doing well!!
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I hope your pain levels ease up to a more bearable place. ❤
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Thank you so much! I am so sorry for my delayed response. I will be honest, my pain is still pretty high but I am trying to just ignore it. I hope you are doing well!!!!
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I’m sorry to hear that. Rest if you can. ❤
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Thank you so much! I am really trying to rest but I am not always the best at it!!!
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Don’t make me come over there. lol
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Oh no, now I am in big trouble! I will behave and rest, I promise!!!!
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Phew you dodged a bullet! Ahaha!
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Thank goodness! I know what I am in for if I misbehave!!
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You know it because I’m bad ass. pffft. lol
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I think you are a sweet bad ass though!!
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Awe shucks. *kicks the dirt* Thank you. ❤
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Oh no I gave away the secret that you are a sweet person!! Whatever shall you do now?!
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Aha! Well Hmm…Umm..;-)
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I was good today and did not stay at work all day because I was in WAY too much pain. I am doing well resting, like a good girl!!
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Sorry you’re in so much pain but wonderful that you went home and rested. I know it’s so hard to do. I hope it helps to some degree.
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Thank you so much! The crazy thing is nothing seems to be helping my pain lately. I just do not understand it! It scares me because I start thinking this is my new norm. Hopefully things will start to level out and the pain will lessen! How are you doing?
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I totally understand that feeling. It is scary. What has your doc said?
I’m doing okay today. Got my prep directions for the scopes and I’m so freaked out over going through the prep.
My Insurance co. and the Enbrel company are spatting over my Enbrel so I haven’t been able to get meds but they’re hoping to have it figured out by Friday when I need them. This started Monday unannounced to us. It’s crazy. Other than that it was a restful even boring day. With the bad weather we’ve had I’ve pretty much been trapped at home for two weeks. I went out to shovel some snow today just to get out of the house. lol
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I honestly have not spoken to my doctor about anything yet, but I will!
I can imagine what you are dealing with is scary, but you are super strong. It will all be okay and you will be perfectly fine!
Insurance companies are so annoying and rude at times.
I am glad you have been resting. I can’t imagine shoveling snow was restful though. It is too darn cold!!!!!
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Thank you. Actually shoveling kept me warm and got me out of the house for a while. Kind of sad that I want to shovel just to get out. lol Today it’s tropical at -25 C (-13F I think?) Compared to the -50 C weather we’ve had.
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I can see how shoveling would keep you warm but my goodness -13F is chilly!!! I remember one year when we were snowboarding it was -18F but the wind chill was -54F, I actually got hot out there with all my gear on and moving so much!!!!
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You were a snowboarder eh?! So cool. Yes that is cold but if we keep moving other then the raynaud’s it’s not too bad.
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I am definitely not a pro by all means, we go out for fun. Honestly, I only snowboard because my husband loves it. I can’t ever stay out as long as him or our friends, but I do my best. It definitely causes my pain to be a lot worse!
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Sounds like fun. Sometimes it’s worth the extra pain just to have some fun. I used to rock climb and I’ve done some downhill skiing.
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It actually can be a lot of fun! I find help and courage from liquid courage! Oh my goodness, I bet rock climbing was amazing! I did some minor “fake” rock climbing once. It was a fake wall, but I did the hardest one and beat my husband’s friend to the top! I use to be a lot more talented.
Did you enjoy skiing?
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Aha liquid courage. Great idea. Rock climbing was amazing. I miss it. I mostly did indoor climbing but I did some out door a bit as well. When we lived in British Columbia we climbed outdoors and when I lived in Ontario I did some climbing out doors. I wasn’t climbing hard walls outdoors but they were a challenge to me. I also have a big fear of spiders so climbing out doors took a lot of mind over matter for me. It is definitely a sense of accomplishment when you reach the top! I used to love to ski. I’m also not skilled at it but I had fun. Sounds like you and I could have a climbing challenge. LOL
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Oh yeah. let’s do that!!! It would be lots of fun!! I have always wanted to do more climbing but now my muscles are a little weak, but I can do it!! I skied when I was little girl living in VT but didn’t stay with it because it was too cold and I was too you to commit to anything! It was until my husband, who I met in NC, fell in love with snowboarding that I gave it a try!!
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I’ve got joint pain everywhere so we’d be even on the competition wall. lol That’s so cool (Literally) that you were brought back round to getting out on the hills!
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Glad we will be on an even competition wall! I am happy to hear I brought you back round getting to the hills!!! I hope you are having a great day!!
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Well I won’t be back on the hills but it’s a nice thought. I had a pretty boring day boring is good. How about you?
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We can think happy thoughts!! I worked for 6 very long hours today! It was no fun at all!! Boring is a good thing, well at least that is what I think!
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I totally agree. Ugh 6 hours. That’d be rough.
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It really was a little harsh, but I made it! I am lucky because my boss is pretty darn amazing and understanding!!
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What a gift to have a good boss!
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Yeah, he’s okay! I guess we will keep him around:)!!
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Aha!
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All jokes aside, he is one of the best managers I have ever had. I looked up to one of my previous managers because she was great, but this one here is giving her a run for her money! Of course being a man he can be moody, but over all he is fantastic!!! We won’t share this with him though:)!!
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If possible, please go through my blog on scientific role of meditation in stress management.As a doctor, I advised meditation to many patient and students
https://stressanditsmanagementbyyoga.wordpress.com/2018/01/11/from-meditation-to-inspiration-a-way-of-life/
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Thank you! I will check this out!
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I love the way you are able to find the best parts of your life. Having that skill leads surely to a better life for you and those around you. Good things come to those who have open eyes to see them when they arrive …
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Thank you so much! I do believe that positive thoughts bring positive things and negative thoughts only bring negative. Open eyes leads to an open mind and so much good can happen because of that!
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I love reading your little insights. You’ve absolutely nailed it though, even when things are awful you should try your hardest not to hide away. I hope you’re feeling a bit better, you are so strong my dear! X
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I appreciate this extremely kind comment! I am glad you love reading my insights! That really means a lot to me!! I am trying to get through this pain and can only hope it goes away soon! How are you feeling?
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That’s the best way isn’t, just got to keep thinking that “it’ll be better tomorrow” type things. Having a couple of ups and downs but better than I have been, thank you for asking! 😊
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I am glad to hear you are better than you had been. There’s always ups and downs in life, so we just need to be thankful for the good times! I hope you have a great and relaxing weekend! Remember, take care of yourself and get plenty of rest♡
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Hope you had a lovely weekend…keep smiling. :).x
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Thank you! I hope you had a great weekend as well. Keeping a smile on is very important!!!
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