Recently, driving home from work one Friday, I felt totally exhausted.
I only worked five more hours yet it felt like I had worked an extra 40 also weighing on me was the recent plane crash Germanwings in France and the many lives lost.
I destroyed my brain to find a solution to what I feel? ? but nothing came to mind. I called one of my brothers, who did not have time to talk. I was thinking of a guy I loved, but I thought better of calling. I stopped by Chipotle because it always helps me feel better
But then it hit me :. Sometimes we need to allow us to have a bad week. That's the bottom line.
When I arrived home at the end of this terrible week, I began flipping through Facebook messages from friends. A friend shared a timely quote the author and self-development activist Bryant McGill:
Just because your world is falling apart does not mean you have to fall parts. When everything seems crazy, you be quiet. Do not let the outside chaos you are face to get inside of you.
For mesothelioma patients and their friends and family, each week may seem like a bad week. And listening to complain about my long work week makes you a little upset perhaps ?? as if I actually had real problems in my life. I can see your point.
When dealing with mesothelioma, you will have good days and you have bad days. When the bad days and bad days arrive, try some of my solutions.
They will not get you out of your bad week exactly, but they can help you make it to the next day ?? fight against yet.
Get Your Favorite Food
I know it's not always a good idea to eat away your feelings, OK, it is never a good idea, but when you have a bad week, a delight can really help. If you go through chemotherapy and can not tolerate your favorite treat, maybe go with a piece of fruit or a yogurt parfait.
Call a friend
You can call your daughter, neighbor or church friend. Or you might think of a childhood friend who you have not talked in a while. Whichever you choose, they will surely help you feel better. Make sure you tell them at the beginning of the conversation that you have a rough week. This way they have the opportunity to reach out to you instead of sharing the problems of their own. You can end the conversation by inviting them to call you when they have a bad day.
go to the movies or rent a movie
Every two months, I text message to a friend to plan a night at the movies. There are a few weeks, we have watched "Cinderella." There is something a two-hour escape from reality (and Disney, in particular) that really helps you feel refreshed and renewed. If you've had a bad week, I suggest you avoid the sad movies or horror movies because they might make you feel worse. For me, a fairy tale has been around, and I felt much better after.
If you are not one night, a stream or rent a movie via Netflix or Redbox as an automatic service. What's great about this option is that you can fall asleep on the couch while watching a favorite movie. I recommend old movies. There is nothing like an Audrey Hepburn movie to help me see the positive side of life.
Schedule a massage or acupuncture
I saw a chiropractor for many years, and I always leave his office feeling better than when I arrived. My chiropractor in Orlando uses hot heat packs on my neck and back after he adjusts my spine, leaving me feeling A-OK. The office has added an acupuncturist, I therefore see it as well. After 30 minutes my appointment, I feel like a different person.
Some mesothelioma patients use body-based therapies such as acupuncture to treat pain, stress and anxiety. Your doctor can help you decide which alternative therapies could benefit you the most.
Read (or Listen) Bible
After a difficult week, I want to read some of the Psalms. This allows me to realize that I am not alone in my struggles, and I'll get through what I go through. If you are not for reading, consider downloading a Bible application on your computer or smartphone, and listening to Scripture. (I use Bible Gateway app, and I really like to get into bed early and listen to the Bible.)
Listen to a sermon
During my difficult week I decides to hear a sermon I had missed church. It renewed my mind and helped me focus on what is important in life instead of my rough day at work. There are many good sermons available online. I recommend John Piper or Timothy Keller. If you prefer something non-religious, you can also find online motivational speech or other types of emotional care.
going to bed early, Sleep In
At the end of a difficult week I general collapse in bed early Friday evening. But if you have not yet collapsed, it is a good idea to head to bed early anyway. And try to sleep when possible. Sleep is the best way natural to help us feel better. I know it always works for me!
Hopefully these tips will help you get through your bad week or weeks. Remember that tomorrow is a new day, with new hope.
