How are You?

[jola57]

Good luck. sorry it didn't work.

[Doug]

Sorry to disappoint, but I've slipped back a bit again. Never mind, it was a good few days and reminds me that things can still get better. I've restarted my reduced steroids campaign today so I'm looking forward to a massive improvement!

Amen! Or should I same "ahem"! Regardless, Jack, my best wishes for you to have a leveling off so you can enjoy a little fat on your ribs.

[Lady March]

I'm sorry about slipping back. Keep your chin up. (in my case, chins ) Anytime you would like some fat on your bones I would be so happy to give you what I have acquired since starting the prednisone .

[Cindy M]

Hi Jack, you're right, some people, even closest friends don't want to hear about it and I should just say I'm doing fine but after being at home alone sometimes you just start yacking and yacking about it.

[Sangye]

I just can't bring myself to say "I'm fine" when I'm not. I can't lie just to appease someone.

I found an answer I like : "I'm making the best of things." I have a couple more, but I forget them right now!

[Lady March]

I've broken down how I feel into categories.

Awful
OK
Better
Good
Great

When I first got sick and had yet to be diagnosed I felt Awful.

After diagnose and started meds I felt and feel OK. (not that this is ok but it is better than awful)

I'm waiting to feel Better, looking forward to Good and can't wait for Great.

[Doug]

I've broken down how I feel into categories.

Awful
OK
Better
Good
Great

When I first got sick and had yet to be diagnosed I felt Awful.

After diagnose and started meds I felt and feel OK. (not that this is ok but it is better than awful)

I'm waiting to feel Better, looking forward to Good and can't wait for Great.

Brilliant! That gets around the "oh pity me" thing we try to avoid, and gives a sense of how it's going without burdening anyone with the endlessly fascinating detail! Ha! Good job, Lady March!

[Lady March]

Thanks Doug, I really find these one word replies much better than getting into details. They seem to cover it all. If someone really wants to know than we can talk.