Okay, reaching out in a fibromyalgia related question - anyone else with fibro get rashes out of the blue? Chest,neck, a few on the face and back. Not the sensitivity to temperature rash. It's like pimples but just red and itchy. It's similar to a rash from say a detergent allergy. I changed detergents, cut out caffeine, and cinnamon (tested allergic to those years ago). Even hair products! It seems like it is going away and then it flares up again with a vengeance. Any anecdotes? Tried polysporin for rash itch but doesn't relieve it for long.
Christmas is almost here again! I love this season! It's not always great for people that are feeling depressed or have depression or a sickness or disease. The added stress can take out even the most physically and mentally healthy people. So do what ya gotta do to minimize or eliminate the stress.
We all feel some kind of obligation or pressure to spend, give, dress up, shop, entertain, attend events. But you have a choice to let those pressures consume you or to let your mind rest in peace and your body to rest in health. It reminds me of the verse that says God has put before us life and death, blessings and curses. He urges us to choose life!
Make Christmas enjoyable! A few tips to remember when you are making mindful decisions about where to spend your time, money, physical, mental and emotional energy:
1) make a list, or 2, or 3. What you will buy, who you will buy for, where you will go, where you will not go.
You can say NO! Even if you can do something, doesn't mean you should.
2) every morning ask God for strength for the day. He has healed you already! In the mean time, while your body is being restored (be patient), pick and choose the important things and people to spend your time and energy on.
3) set a budget. If you can't or don't want to spend money on gifts and entertaining, or you don't have the energy to face the shopping crowd and host a party, make gifts for those that will appreciate them. (you can find all kinds of ideas if you google it!) and invite friends over 1 at a time for coffee and quality 1 on 1 time.
4) do something for someone else. Doesn't have to be money! You can decide to find something to compliment in everyone you meet in a day. You bless them and your are blessed in the giving.
So give yourself a break. We are often our worst critics and judges.
And thank you for being patient while my thoughts run willy-nilly across the page.
One of my favorite bed time verses is "I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord alone make me dwell in confident safety and trust".
I bid you all a good night and a very merry christmas.
Great ideas! I used to sing that bed time verse to Kiera when she was baby every night before I put her in her crib. Love that one!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elleah. I used this verse every night for months with Katey when she was going through a fearful bedtime phase.
Deleterash caused by sugar? that's what gives them to me (and aidan). :)
ReplyDeletegreat post!! the verse at the end is one i often say at bedtime for myself.
Erin the sugar is very possible!
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