tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post253293473574525898..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: I Hate Downers (Day 50 of the Year of the Plague self-isolation)Wisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-67705934867508071752020-05-13T12:52:36.475-02:302020-05-13T12:52:36.475-02:30Good Monday morning Wisewebwoman…..been thinking a...Good Monday morning Wisewebwoman…..been thinking about you & sending positive energy your way in the hopes you are upward bound. Hope you will be back to par this week & back to writing. Hugs.Regina M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01390749728685272776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-15792479037143642662020-05-12T17:43:38.318-02:302020-05-12T17:43:38.318-02:30Are you taking Advil? I was taking it three times ...Are you taking Advil? I was taking it three times a day for my chronic back ache (from sitting at the sewing machine all day). It was driving my BP up.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-69645801452683012762020-05-10T22:23:05.989-02:302020-05-10T22:23:05.989-02:30I've been miserable about my inability to boun...I've been miserable about my inability to bounce back like I used to and there's just no easy way around, it's a matter of sucking it up for as long as it takes.<br />I hope you feel better soonkyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-33994631782749052772020-05-10T17:02:16.092-02:302020-05-10T17:02:16.092-02:30Thinking of you today as I go through the few blog...Thinking of you today as I go through the few blogs I still read. Hope you have a better handle on your pain. And, like the person before me here, I wish a hug of gratitude and good wishes from America. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019795727444192776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-84038750252469049532020-05-10T12:21:39.196-02:302020-05-10T12:21:39.196-02:30Good wishes, just waiting to hear from you, we all...Good wishes, just waiting to hear from you, we all care.<br />Here comes a big ol' virtual hug of gratitude and good wishes and care from America. Safe distance...Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-68148246011346284452020-05-09T05:41:35.162-02:302020-05-09T05:41:35.162-02:30Do hope you’re having some relief from pain by now...Do hope you’re having some relief from pain by now. Wonder if a heating pad helps you relax? Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-1652204770892789952020-05-06T12:22:49.577-02:302020-05-06T12:22:49.577-02:30I'm a late-comer, WWW. I do hope that you'...I'm a late-comer, WWW. I do hope that you're feeling better and stronger by now. I know exactly how you feel! By the way, re blood pressure, my GP gave me some emergency pills to take in case of bad spikes in BP readings (a med called clonodine). It's still necessary to see him, asap, but the pills calms the BP until an appointment is possible. Maybe something like that would be helpful for you to have on hand - worth asking. Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-20593310087226940812020-05-06T06:43:06.273-02:302020-05-06T06:43:06.273-02:30Yes, I like the suggested new emoticons.
Sorry to...Yes, I like the suggested new emoticons.<br /><br />Sorry to hear of more medical issues. Good that Newfoundland is doing well re the virus. England is still firmly in its grip, as yet no sustained fall in either infection or death rates, but the government is desperate to fire up the economy.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-56809045659825876722020-05-05T17:36:01.954-02:302020-05-05T17:36:01.954-02:30Scary indeed, some provinces are here. Way too soo...Scary indeed, some provinces are here. Way too soon.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-72987618000713121672020-05-03T14:20:06.534-02:302020-05-03T14:20:06.534-02:30The little healing jars are a cool idea.
My state...The little healing jars are a cool idea.<br /><br />My state is rushing to re-open, way too soon.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-14101497473060215312020-05-03T12:17:14.537-02:302020-05-03T12:17:14.537-02:30I just sit in a hard chair upright and mindfully r...I just sit in a hard chair upright and mindfully relax all my muscles,lower your pulled up shoulders,let all just hang and breath.Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-30225310722976922112020-05-03T10:55:35.861-02:302020-05-03T10:55:35.861-02:30Thank you Ramana, I know you know whereof I speak....Thank you Ramana, I know you know whereof I speak. None of us sail through old age with a big grin hand in hand with physical perfection.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-7866697006985041892020-05-03T10:54:38.033-02:302020-05-03T10:54:38.033-02:30Yes, I am hoping too. And also doubting my old mon...Yes, I am hoping too. And also doubting my old monitor before it died, was it accurate, was I living in a dream world of good BP for a while, could this pain be kidney cancer? Is my body dying bit by bit. Etcetera. Because that's how my mind works.<br /><br />It will be good to chat with my vibrant and compassionate doctor.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-42310482698312352602020-05-03T10:52:38.175-02:302020-05-03T10:52:38.175-02:30Yes, they are brilliant aren't they and much m...Yes, they are brilliant aren't they and much more expressive than what's available now. I think I'd add an eyeroll!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-1414491098310532972020-05-03T10:51:54.166-02:302020-05-03T10:51:54.166-02:30Thank you Joanne, Me too.
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WWWThank you Joanne, Me too.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-15695447781189669462020-05-03T10:51:17.272-02:302020-05-03T10:51:17.272-02:30Yes, it really forces old age down my throat as I ...Yes, it really forces old age down my throat as I whimper my way around!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-17338201657661281102020-05-03T10:50:43.366-02:302020-05-03T10:50:43.366-02:30Me too!
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WWWMe too!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-63291679403333648252020-05-03T10:50:13.235-02:302020-05-03T10:50:13.235-02:30I have a friend in the same boat, a couple of year...I have a friend in the same boat, a couple of years now and she is 20 years younger than I. She refuses CBD even though I have told her there's no THC in it to impact her mental state. She finally agreed to go to a CBD clinic but shut down now due to Covid.<br /><br />CBD helps me but not as much as I'd like.<br /><br />And of course it impacts everything, sucks the goodwill and creativity like a vacuum cleaner.<br /><br />These tired old tropes irritate the hell out of me too.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-27163864904794605232020-05-03T10:46:46.341-02:302020-05-03T10:46:46.341-02:30Yes, I will call him tomorrow. Though the readings...Yes, I will call him tomorrow. Though the readings were better this morning after meditation.<br />But still in a danger zone.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-76009357381925753982020-05-03T10:45:38.971-02:302020-05-03T10:45:38.971-02:30I wish it would work too Kate, but no. It is dragg...I wish it would work too Kate, but no. It is dragging me around with it and the old lady kicks in frequently. At least I can sleep though sporadically, LOL.<br /><br />Mind over matter is not easy at times!!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-27376332162061144592020-05-03T10:44:14.697-02:302020-05-03T10:44:14.697-02:30Easier said than done, my friend.
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WWWEasier said than done, my friend.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-54264558672778294392020-05-03T10:43:56.628-02:302020-05-03T10:43:56.628-02:30Sweet gawd, Regina my ailments pale by comparison....Sweet gawd, Regina my ailments pale by comparison. Oh I am sending you healing thoughts as you battle this new diagnosis. So worrisome. <br /><br />We are living in stressful times indeed. Though I must say the US is causing much pity and sympathy around the world. Too much power vested in one person and voices of reason, sanity and compassion not prevailing. <br /><br />Know that Canada is with you, we are horrified.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-46108447257756749952020-05-03T10:41:07.471-02:302020-05-03T10:41:07.471-02:30I am trying what you recommend Gemma, so far so ba...I am trying what you recommend Gemma, so far so bad. I have to laugh. But I will continue on this path of not being so aggravated with it as it halts me in my tracks.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-14419057040804916452020-05-03T10:39:56.335-02:302020-05-03T10:39:56.335-02:30Oh my Ernestine, you certainly have run through so...Oh my Ernestine, you certainly have run through so many challenges in the past few years. I do hope you can get this seen to!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-23763829890941959672020-05-03T10:38:57.051-02:302020-05-03T10:38:57.051-02:30Albeit short of physical examination. It has taken...Albeit short of physical examination. It has taken far too long to leave.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.com