Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

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That’s been one of the worst things. I can’t knit or do cross stitch anymore. I can machine sew though, and finally got myself a new machine this past winter.

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I have a very advanced case. Can, walker or wheel chair. I am not sure if the glass is half full or half empty. It is inevitable that someone in my position asks “why me?”. To which there is no answer.

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There isn’t, is there? Impressed that that glass of yours may be half full. Is it that there are days when you just happen to feel happy / positive etc.? Enjoy!

This is a &*^%%y awful disease. Just when you think you’ve got the measure of it, have you hell! That should read ‘when I think I’ve got the measure of it …’

I just like this quiet little post you made and wish you well.

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The glass is neither half full OR half empty. the glass is simply the wrong size. Happens a lot. Our systems are simply the wrong size for our bodies.

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True, but those ‘glass full’ days are precious.

I so enjoy life sometimes, just simple stuff that isn’t always possible or at least not always easy.

I like your view though, ultimately living with PsA comes down to it is what it is.

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I immediately picture three guys on crosses whistling the tune.–The Life of Brian.!

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With this disease , I have found that it is ok to say “no”and enjoy the events I want to do, ie. going for a swim, enjoying a good book or movie, spending time with my family and friends and of course my fur children. Even on tough days, I try to look at bright side and find something productive to do even if it just as simple as playing games on my ipad.

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I will reply somewhat seriously in that I take pleasure in the little things. It is hard to dig oneself out of a deep hole and it is easy to slip into only thinking about oneself and the situation that you find yourself in. I just try to balance myself, not that the pain and the other things go away but if I can distract myself that works some. The stasis of experience is a changing thing and ties closely to health of the body. I never realized how close physical health depends on mental health but the two are inseparable. Sometimes it is not possible to keep a sunny disposition when your body is freaking out.