I went through something very similar, but stayed away from doctors and prescriptions, I am a textile artist and I also do a lot of stitchery. Fortunately I understood what was going on with me from a spiritual/metaphysical viewpoint, I was aware that February was going to be the worst month of the year , that our bodies were cleansing and we needed to cleanse our minds of negative behaviours, unlovingness, judgements, a time for soul searching, it was like a dark night of the soul, I rested in bed all the time, stayed well hydrated, I tend not to use medications, just lots of Vitamin C, I did the work and just let the past go. Now I am back to my normal busy self. I am also 90 and have to live to be 135 to use up all my fabric 😊You will be fine I promise you.💖
You are an inspiration. I was feeling a bit out of sorts this morning. It seems when I feel like this it is a direct result of remembering how old I am (82) and how much I still want to do in this lifetime. I too do everything as naturally as I can to stay healthy and heal myself when I need to. Thanks for putting a a kick in my step today!
You are very loved, in whatever form your body and mind present themselves to you and to loved ones and to your reading circle. Being sick is no walk in the park. i think that illness shows up in a more demanding form to those who have a quieter home life, as we are able to acknowledge the altering shifts of our body and mind and then have the ability to utterly surrender. How blessed you are to have Buddy at your side! He provides unconditional love and presence, support, feedback, sustenance, tidiness, peace, stability - all of which have enabled you to slowly return to the strong body and soul that you are. i love you, long time friend. xox
OMG, what a Journey you've been on! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you are better now. There are times, I believe, when the body tell us "it's time to slow down"...and sometimes we get sick to do that, especially if we don't hear and listen to the "warning signs" (which can be quite subtle at times)... I work to "just BE" vs BE BUSY, but I rarely achieve the level of down-time that I need. But so far I've avoided getting seriously ill and hopefully it will remain that way!
Like Marilyn Clulow, I also have to live well beyond my current age to use up all my fabric and other art supplies! :)
I am glad you are well. I heard an odd comment by a cancer survivor who said, "You know, it is a good time to be sick." He went on to say that if it were 20+ years ago, he would have simply died, but with the advent of modern medical technology, people are diagnosed properly and are blessed with great medical care. I am not sure if you are familiar with The Celestine Prophecy," a fictional novel by James Redfield, that follows a man's journey (after he lost his job) to Peru where he discovers a series of ancient texts containing nine spiritual insights rooted in Eastern traditions and New Age spirituality, shaping the future of humanity. Within his journey, he learns to "pay attention to his insight." With that being said, it meant that the people he met; the experiences he encountered (good or bad) all led to greater enlightenment. Even though it is fictional, I carry the premise with me. Nowadays, perhaps, one would call it being "woke." Being attentive to your life. When I taught school (30+ years and now retired) I always told my kids that just because there was a "negative" in life, didn't mean it was bad. I said, "look for the lesson." I said, "You know how everyone always tells you, 'Don't be late! That's not good.'" Today, I was late, but if I had been any earlier, my car might have been hit by the train that lost its brakes." As I said, I am so happy you made it through your "health journey" and garnered the lesson. Because without you, the world would have a void; you are unique while adding value to people's lives. Bless you. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/232850243220876931/
So sorry you have been so sick. I understand abt disease changing you totally. My celiac diagnosis did that to me. 18 months in still not the same and very lethargic. Have to make myself do anything and the fatigue is incredible. Just keeps coming. Low salt. Who knew that could make u have fatigue and terrible muscle cramps?! Not to say depression at no longer being able to bake. My husband calls it the worst thing that could happen to a baker. I can’t bake with my granddaughter her fav thing to do with me. (BYTW she made pumpkin pie without my help this last Thanksgiving. She was just ten. Whohoo!) I keep thinking a I am better but then that fatigue says here a I am. Sigh.
Take care of yourself. That flu has been traumatic. Glad u aren’t in the hospital with pneumonia like my friend and the pope. Seems to go hand in hand. Lots of hugs and good thoughts of healing coming your way. Love Maggieinsc
I'm late to the party to comment, but here I am. I read your post and was in disbelief that this could happen to a person! I seriously questioned what you were writing... as in THIS is what's going on with you right now!????? I was in my own world at the time I read your email, and was unable to comment at that moment. I have my own health stuff going on (at age 70) but I'm SO glad, SO happy you are coming back! I love your posts, and want to read them forever. I'm a wanna be artist who has been focusing on my health so I can maybe get to the point of creating. YOU inspire me! Thank you. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for telling us this is a THING! Sending angels and blessings to you for your continuing recovery. Sending hugs.
I’m just getting to read about your story Lesley. I am so sorry you have been going through this and hope you are now feeling much stronger. Thank you for the reminder that life is precious and our health can be fragile. You take care.
Happy you are on the mend now. In hindsight it could have been scary. Sounds like you were just too sick to even care.
It is a relief I’m sure to be slowly putting yourself back together. I know you will follow your own advice and regain positivity, strength and your old sense of self.
This is the best first person description of being very ill that I’ve read… you nailed what it feels like. I live alone, and am alone (with my little Ginger 🐕) all the time. If I ever get that sick, I’m not sure how I could cope.. I had Covid twice, but got through it ok. Now at almost 72, I worry a bit.
Glad you’re on the mend Lesley, and thank you for sharing so bravely. !!!
I’m so glad you’re feeling better. It’s amazing that our bodies will tell us to STOP when we don’t stop to rest, relax and recharge. I think you’re moving in a new direction.
It’s sounds pretty awful alright,loosing your connection to yourself. But I applaud you for your journey AND the many aspects of self awareness you witnessed. I don’t think you are a “poor thing”. I’m not going to match your journey with one of my own. I simply sit here reading your very descriptive words of your experience and clap my hands with understanding. Some call it the Dark Night of the Soul. Some pass it off as “Medical care today”.
I believe your Soul guided and directed this detox and download into your physical body to upgrade you. Yup, sounds pretty esoteric. I don’t have “proof”, of my opinion but it makes the most sense to me. Sometimes we have to be put out of the way so greater openings can occur.
You have a strong Soul. You speak your truth. Thank you for telling us just how your life has been. Your articles are rich with honesty and guts. If visions come to you write or draw them.
I am so sorry you suffered through that terrible loss of self. It's dreadful to be so sick you don't care about anything. I'll be wishing for you a return to health and happiness. It's okay to take your time, the world can wait.
Dear Lesley, I am hoping your life is back to normal. Thank you for sharing the experience so that we all might learn from it. I am thinking of you and sending positive thoughts for feeling good again. Rhonda
I went through something very similar, but stayed away from doctors and prescriptions, I am a textile artist and I also do a lot of stitchery. Fortunately I understood what was going on with me from a spiritual/metaphysical viewpoint, I was aware that February was going to be the worst month of the year , that our bodies were cleansing and we needed to cleanse our minds of negative behaviours, unlovingness, judgements, a time for soul searching, it was like a dark night of the soul, I rested in bed all the time, stayed well hydrated, I tend not to use medications, just lots of Vitamin C, I did the work and just let the past go. Now I am back to my normal busy self. I am also 90 and have to live to be 135 to use up all my fabric 😊You will be fine I promise you.💖
You are an inspiration. I was feeling a bit out of sorts this morning. It seems when I feel like this it is a direct result of remembering how old I am (82) and how much I still want to do in this lifetime. I too do everything as naturally as I can to stay healthy and heal myself when I need to. Thanks for putting a a kick in my step today!
You are very loved, in whatever form your body and mind present themselves to you and to loved ones and to your reading circle. Being sick is no walk in the park. i think that illness shows up in a more demanding form to those who have a quieter home life, as we are able to acknowledge the altering shifts of our body and mind and then have the ability to utterly surrender. How blessed you are to have Buddy at your side! He provides unconditional love and presence, support, feedback, sustenance, tidiness, peace, stability - all of which have enabled you to slowly return to the strong body and soul that you are. i love you, long time friend. xox
Thank you, dear friend. 25 years and counting.
OMG, what a Journey you've been on! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you are better now. There are times, I believe, when the body tell us "it's time to slow down"...and sometimes we get sick to do that, especially if we don't hear and listen to the "warning signs" (which can be quite subtle at times)... I work to "just BE" vs BE BUSY, but I rarely achieve the level of down-time that I need. But so far I've avoided getting seriously ill and hopefully it will remain that way!
Like Marilyn Clulow, I also have to live well beyond my current age to use up all my fabric and other art supplies! :)
I am glad you are well. I heard an odd comment by a cancer survivor who said, "You know, it is a good time to be sick." He went on to say that if it were 20+ years ago, he would have simply died, but with the advent of modern medical technology, people are diagnosed properly and are blessed with great medical care. I am not sure if you are familiar with The Celestine Prophecy," a fictional novel by James Redfield, that follows a man's journey (after he lost his job) to Peru where he discovers a series of ancient texts containing nine spiritual insights rooted in Eastern traditions and New Age spirituality, shaping the future of humanity. Within his journey, he learns to "pay attention to his insight." With that being said, it meant that the people he met; the experiences he encountered (good or bad) all led to greater enlightenment. Even though it is fictional, I carry the premise with me. Nowadays, perhaps, one would call it being "woke." Being attentive to your life. When I taught school (30+ years and now retired) I always told my kids that just because there was a "negative" in life, didn't mean it was bad. I said, "look for the lesson." I said, "You know how everyone always tells you, 'Don't be late! That's not good.'" Today, I was late, but if I had been any earlier, my car might have been hit by the train that lost its brakes." As I said, I am so happy you made it through your "health journey" and garnered the lesson. Because without you, the world would have a void; you are unique while adding value to people's lives. Bless you. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/232850243220876931/
So sorry you have been so sick. I understand abt disease changing you totally. My celiac diagnosis did that to me. 18 months in still not the same and very lethargic. Have to make myself do anything and the fatigue is incredible. Just keeps coming. Low salt. Who knew that could make u have fatigue and terrible muscle cramps?! Not to say depression at no longer being able to bake. My husband calls it the worst thing that could happen to a baker. I can’t bake with my granddaughter her fav thing to do with me. (BYTW she made pumpkin pie without my help this last Thanksgiving. She was just ten. Whohoo!) I keep thinking a I am better but then that fatigue says here a I am. Sigh.
Take care of yourself. That flu has been traumatic. Glad u aren’t in the hospital with pneumonia like my friend and the pope. Seems to go hand in hand. Lots of hugs and good thoughts of healing coming your way. Love Maggieinsc
Thank you for sharing what you are going through! I felt the same way when I went through 28 days of Covid 5 years ago. Keeping you in my prayers!
I'm late to the party to comment, but here I am. I read your post and was in disbelief that this could happen to a person! I seriously questioned what you were writing... as in THIS is what's going on with you right now!????? I was in my own world at the time I read your email, and was unable to comment at that moment. I have my own health stuff going on (at age 70) but I'm SO glad, SO happy you are coming back! I love your posts, and want to read them forever. I'm a wanna be artist who has been focusing on my health so I can maybe get to the point of creating. YOU inspire me! Thank you. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for telling us this is a THING! Sending angels and blessings to you for your continuing recovery. Sending hugs.
I’m glad to hear you’re on the mend. Life is a crazy ride, but always filled with opportunities to grow, whether we want them or not!
I’m just getting to read about your story Lesley. I am so sorry you have been going through this and hope you are now feeling much stronger. Thank you for the reminder that life is precious and our health can be fragile. You take care.
Wow Lesley, what an ordeal !
Happy you are on the mend now. In hindsight it could have been scary. Sounds like you were just too sick to even care.
It is a relief I’m sure to be slowly putting yourself back together. I know you will follow your own advice and regain positivity, strength and your old sense of self.
Xox Anne
This is the best first person description of being very ill that I’ve read… you nailed what it feels like. I live alone, and am alone (with my little Ginger 🐕) all the time. If I ever get that sick, I’m not sure how I could cope.. I had Covid twice, but got through it ok. Now at almost 72, I worry a bit.
Glad you’re on the mend Lesley, and thank you for sharing so bravely. !!!
I’m so glad you’re feeling better. It’s amazing that our bodies will tell us to STOP when we don’t stop to rest, relax and recharge. I think you’re moving in a new direction.
It’s sounds pretty awful alright,loosing your connection to yourself. But I applaud you for your journey AND the many aspects of self awareness you witnessed. I don’t think you are a “poor thing”. I’m not going to match your journey with one of my own. I simply sit here reading your very descriptive words of your experience and clap my hands with understanding. Some call it the Dark Night of the Soul. Some pass it off as “Medical care today”.
I believe your Soul guided and directed this detox and download into your physical body to upgrade you. Yup, sounds pretty esoteric. I don’t have “proof”, of my opinion but it makes the most sense to me. Sometimes we have to be put out of the way so greater openings can occur.
You have a strong Soul. You speak your truth. Thank you for telling us just how your life has been. Your articles are rich with honesty and guts. If visions come to you write or draw them.
Love from us all.💚💚💚
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Oh my goodness! What a rough time for you. I’m glad you have turned the corner. Keep going!
I am so sorry you suffered through that terrible loss of self. It's dreadful to be so sick you don't care about anything. I'll be wishing for you a return to health and happiness. It's okay to take your time, the world can wait.
Dear Lesley, I am hoping your life is back to normal. Thank you for sharing the experience so that we all might learn from it. I am thinking of you and sending positive thoughts for feeling good again. Rhonda