;D Hi all,
I've been away for quite a time, attempting, the new normal of life after AN surgery! 3 months post-op and here we all are! Here are some of the things I decided to rehab myself as we are our own best "healers".
I must add that I was motivated by a time of darker emotions and in my heart/mind knew life had to be better why else would I have made it through surgery?
some stuff I do to feel better:
1. Wake up in the morning, appreciate that I'm still breathing and take a deep breathe in and out.
2. Volunteer at a "no-kill" animal shelter, and work wiith dogs who are learning to trust again. Kinda like us.
3. Visit my elderly parents, and tell them I love them. In fact I tell everyone I care about that I love them. Often.
4. I take my dogs for walks in the park, to regain my mental and emotional balance. They love it, and I'm able to balance myself on differing terrains. I also connect with the earth below my feet.
5. Taking day trips to places of interest to me, recently the botanical gardens, again lots of walking on different terrain. Get to enjoy the scenery, fresh air, and increased oxygen to my brain.
6. Facing the fear of uncertainty of who I am now. I'm the same, only with modifications of deafness, and knowledge that 3 months ago, surgeons were digging around in my brain, but my personality is intact. I realized that I like me just the way I am.
Everyday is a personal and new journey. That's how I look at my life now
Kathleen
p.s. My recovery, has really not been that bad physically or emotionally. I honestly have had a few dark moments, but nothing else really to complain about. My heart goes out to those who have had difficult times. All my best to you all. Thank you all for being here.ÂÂ
Much gratitude to this forum, it is a life saver.
Kathleen