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Although I have been feeling a little better i.c. wise, this is not a success story about my i.c. Since the 2nd onsent of my symptoms, I've been struggling with depression. Some days I can be really happy, but it takes something VERY minute to send me into a tears and feeling completely worthless and miserable. When anything goes wrong, it gets magnified by the fact that I also have i.c. and it's hard not to feel sorry for yourself... (I know I know... not a good way to think about things at all...)
But today my life is filled with so much joy, because instead of deciding "I can't do so many thigns now that I suffer from chronic illnes" I went out and finally got a dog. I've been wanting a puppy for YEARS and I've always felt it just wasn't the right time... or I wasn't living in the right place... and so on. However, BECAUSE of my i.c. (and walking being one of the only exercises I can do) I just said "Screw it! I am not going to lose any more oppurtunities in life to be happy and to enjoy myself! I'm getting that puppy!"
Well... my puppy's name is Bara-Houshu!! Bara is "rose' in Japanese and "Hishou" is jewel in japanese. WE just call her Bara, though. She's absolutely beautiful! She's a shiba inu and she looks like a little baby fox. I've only been with her 8 hours, and I haven't even thought about my bladder today because I'm so enthralled. I am so excited to have a walking partner, and a non-judgemental companion to share my fears and hopes with. I honestly think that pets are the most soothing friends to have... they love you unconditionally.. they are great listeners... and they are always there when you need a paw to cry on!!
Anyways... I know this is kind of cheezy, but I just wanted to say that if I hadn't gotten IC, I never would have gotten her in the first place. I am tired of giving things up in life that I want... and I want to enjoy my Bara and my days WITH ic, if I have to!
So this is a success story, because in the face of being depressed about my condition, I made a decision to keep enjoying life... and keep doing the things I always dreamed I would.
Hope everybody is feeling great and love and light to all of you!
Caroline
But today my life is filled with so much joy, because instead of deciding "I can't do so many thigns now that I suffer from chronic illnes" I went out and finally got a dog. I've been wanting a puppy for YEARS and I've always felt it just wasn't the right time... or I wasn't living in the right place... and so on. However, BECAUSE of my i.c. (and walking being one of the only exercises I can do) I just said "Screw it! I am not going to lose any more oppurtunities in life to be happy and to enjoy myself! I'm getting that puppy!"
Well... my puppy's name is Bara-Houshu!! Bara is "rose' in Japanese and "Hishou" is jewel in japanese. WE just call her Bara, though. She's absolutely beautiful! She's a shiba inu and she looks like a little baby fox. I've only been with her 8 hours, and I haven't even thought about my bladder today because I'm so enthralled. I am so excited to have a walking partner, and a non-judgemental companion to share my fears and hopes with. I honestly think that pets are the most soothing friends to have... they love you unconditionally.. they are great listeners... and they are always there when you need a paw to cry on!!
Anyways... I know this is kind of cheezy, but I just wanted to say that if I hadn't gotten IC, I never would have gotten her in the first place. I am tired of giving things up in life that I want... and I want to enjoy my Bara and my days WITH ic, if I have to!
So this is a success story, because in the face of being depressed about my condition, I made a decision to keep enjoying life... and keep doing the things I always dreamed I would.
Hope everybody is feeling great and love and light to all of you!
Caroline
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