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After 3 months of what I felt could be total freedom from my symptoms. I have had to resort to the old situation. And guess what same symptoms again. I am not so sure the emotions I am feeling is actually part of it or disappointment that I have them again. And I am sure it could be both.

To try to make a long story short. And don't misunderstand me, I had some of the past, and some of the symptoms prior to this, but feel some of it brought the ramped part out for me. We have shared a double wide mobile home with my daughters family shortly after we purchased it. It is and can be hectic and I am sure I feel the extreme need to "take care of everyone". And her family can be very active.

My husband and I have built a little cottage and lived in it with work still needing to be done. We ran into a delima and had to move out of it time being, and back into the "big" house. It seemed that instantly the symptoms came back.

I really don't know if it is the emotions, the crowd, something (cememcial or otherwise) or what. I just know I don't like it.

Thanks to anyone reading, and if you have any suggestions please tell me. I know get back out is the best but it will take some time.

I would appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

Hello Annette W,
As I'm sure you know symptoms can come back. This is when you need to take care of yourself. Deal with your problems but take care of yourself. I pray everything works out for you and your husband soon.

All my best,
Inside Man

Thank you inside man and I appreciate your thoughts.
I have been doing some thinking about all of this just this morning and I think you are exactly right. I have had some medical things going on along with the other and think I just need to slow down and take some time.

Have a good day and again thank you so much.

Annette

annette,
i think that when you had to move from the other house back to where you used to live with your daughter. panic set in due to wondering why this happened.if yo look at it as a minor set back rather then a major one and know that you will be back in it in a little while then you can get above it.turn all your cares and problems to GOD and he will see you through.you have been through alot and sometimes it is a shock tohave to live with the ones that you raised.but its ok fr now and know that they love youeven though you may like the quitness its is not quite there now. kids will yell and run and holler and all that.i will keep you in our prayers and let me know how you did as you got throuh it.be blessed
don
its only for a little while and then you will be back to normal.

Thank you so much for your warm kindness. I have been thinking about it a lot today. And I must say I am starting to feel better. I am coming to the conclussion that it has to do with me feeling like I have the trapped syndrome. Maybe a fear of losing my on self again and having no space to be myself and care for myself again. Maybe the losing of my own space and identity. Does that make sense. I just do not do well with crowds or the feeling I can't get away from it at the same time. Maybe this has help me find that majic "dip" Carol had talked about.

Please pray for me and my symptoms, along with our lives coming back to order. Thank you so very much and may God bless you.

Love your Path

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1. The path begins at a crossroads. There you can stop and think what direction you want to take. But don’t spend too much time thinking or you’ll never leave the spot.

Ask yourself the classic Carlos Castaneda question: Which of these paths has a heart? (…)

2. The path doesn’t last forever. It’s a blessing to travel the path for some time, but one day it will come to an end, so be prepared to take leave of it at any moment.

(…)

3. Honor your path. It was your choice, your decision, and just as you respect the ground you step on, that ground will respect your feet. Always do what’s best to conserve and keep your path and it will do the same for you...

4. Be well-equipped. Carry a small rake, a spade, a penknife. Understand that penknives are no use for dry leaves, and rakes are useless for herbs that are deep-rooted. Know what tool to use at each moment. And take care of your tools, because they’re your best allies...

5. The path goes forward and backward. At times you have to go back because something was lost, or a message to be delivered was forgotten in your pocket. A well tended path enables you to go back without any great problem...

6. Take care of the path before you take care of what’s around you. Attention and concentration are fundamental. Don’t be distracted by the dry leaves at the edges. Use your energy to tend and conserve the ground that accepts your steps...

7. Be patient. Sometimes the same tasks have to be repeated, like tearing up weeds or closing holes that appear after unexpected rain. Don’t let that annoy you; it’s part of the journey. Even though you’re tired, even though certain tasks are repeated so often, be patient...

8. Paths cross. People can tell you what the weather is like elsewhere. Listen to advice, but make your own decisions. You’re responsible for the path entrusted to you...

9. Nature follows its own rules. You have to be prepared for sudden changes in the fall, slippery ice in winter, the temptations of flowers in spring, thirst and showers in the summer. Make the most of each of these seasons, and don’t complain about their characteristics...

10. Make your path a mirror of yourself. By no means let yourself be influenced by the way others care for their paths. You have your own soul to listen to, and the birds to whisper translations of what your soul is saying.

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11. Love your path. Without this, nothing makes any sense...



~ Paulo Coelho ~
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