| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/24/2008 6:04:39 PM | I use to feel as if I had been hard done by body wise, however since working as a care aide my eyes have opened up. I'm more than happy with my body and it's little faults.
I live with my motto....."there is always someone worse off than yourself". | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/24/2008 6:23:31 PM | I have never smoked, drink next to nothing and don't use drugs so, I guess I am feeling quite good at the age of 46!
Mind you...I did feel a twinge in my left shoulder last night when reaching for something high on a shelf.
Hmmmm... | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/24/2008 6:38:39 PM | OP: I feel for you but just can't quite reach you. Have comfort in knowing my
body has turned against me on numerous occasions, but I have no where else to move to! The rent sucks and the super keeps making improvements but construction
costs are going up and revitalizing this property with this variable mortgage is
getting out of hand. Personally, I think they need to put "Home Improvement"
back on the air 'cause "This Old House" could use it LOL! | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/24/2008 6:57:24 PM | I feel it too, op. On the upside, it no longer takes all day toiling away to get that nice tired feeling. The downside, recovery time is way longer.
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/24/2008 8:56:01 PM | Not one bit. I betrayed it, not the other way around.
When young I did any number of things without regard to the effect on my body.
The history of my foolishness is evident when I climb the stairs.
The doctors tell me I need to replace my knee joints, and I suppose I will.
If I could do it all over again .... sure I would! | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/24/2008 9:15:27 PM |
You judged me didn't ya?
I judged your behaviour... not your opinion.
The first thing a teen ager says when you mention they are egocentric is "NO I'M NOT". Then they turn to name calling when you attempt explaining what egocentric behavior is.
I don't consider what the OP posted as being egocentric. She appeared to be taking her experience and using it as a conversation topic for others who may feel the same as her.
You, on the other hand, belittle her because she is a smoker. I know many non-smokers who have died from cancer and anuerisms while smokers the same age are alive and well. Poor circualtion can be caused by many things... including inherited genetic conditions of the heart and blood - to name a few.
If I were to do as you did, I can surmise you suffer from deep depression because, "as Doctors have been saying for decades", those who don't treat their mental illness take it out on others in a demeaning and childish way.
When young, some people still had trouble getting stuff like this done so if they couldn't do it then and they can't do it now, there would be an argument for still feeling like a teenager
You're drawing conclusions based on physical activities... not health condition. Just because a person feels healthy it does not inherently mean they are as physically capable as they were when younger... I don't know of a single circumstance that would support your way of thinking when comparing one's self at age 18 and 50-something.
Some adults have never matured past adolescence and that would be another argument for still feeling like a teen
Isn't that the truth. | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/25/2008 4:13:35 AM |
If I were to do as you did, I can surmise you suffer from deep depression because, "as Doctors have been saying for decades", those who don't treat their mental illness take it out on others in a demeaning and childish way.
Gee, thanks again doc but I have to get a second opinion about that, from someone qualified to understand all of what I said instead of mis-quoting me.
You're drawing conclusions based on physical activities... not health condition. Just because a person feels healthy it does not inherently mean they are as physically capable as they were when younger... I don't know of a single circumstance that would support your way of thinking when comparing one's self at age 18 and 50-something.
You're drawing conclusions about me drawing conclusions.
I'll just let you get the last word in on this one if you want cause I don't want the practice bickering.
I might respond to an actual question but I don't think you'll be able to come up with one. | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/25/2008 4:50:04 AM | | I was born with what I was born with...I'm ok with it and that is all that matters. As far as my body betraying me, I think it's the other way around. I never really started looking after myself until a couple of years ago, and now at 53, even though I have played sports most of my life, I am in the best physical and emotional shape of my life...I only wish I had done it sooner. | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/25/2008 8:41:26 AM |
Gee, thanks again doc but I have to get a second opinion about that, from someone qualified to understand all of what I said instead of mis-quoting me
I didn't misquote you. You're so used to babbling bullshit and insults it's habit for you disrespect others... this is what you said:
Sheesh; you'd think that after 30 years of doctors saying smoking cause all kinds of circulation disorders one would get the message when circulation problems arise.
Maybe there are also restricted arteries in the brain that have caused this delusion
You can talk in circles all you want. You act like a mistreated teenager seeking to kick others when they are down. You're posts are predictable.
You're drawing conclusions about me drawing conclusions.
Not true. You equate physical activities as being the barometer for feeling younger. I disagree with your conclusion.
I might respond to an actual question but I don't think you'll be able to come up with one.
If you started this thread I may have a question for you. However, this isn't your thread and your views of the topic and the OP has been clearly stated - there is nothing I'd need to question you on.
On topic:
It can be argued that a person may mentally feel much younger than in a physical sense. This (psychological) feeling can manipulate one's mind into believing there is something wrong with them physically if/when physical activities become too burdensome.
When medical conditions and/or health concerns arise they become upset with the fact that they are aging. Others who feel they have a young mind yet are aware of their potential health concerns, usually are less miserable. | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/25/2008 3:07:04 PM | | Rossal...A humans body is like a machine....something is going to break down sooner or later. Its getting the broken part fixed thats the problem. I hope you do not require surgery to repair what ever is blocking your blood flow to your colon. I bet they have you on blood thinners, or asprin therapy. Anyhoo....wish you the best, and hope you get better soon! | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/25/2008 4:04:30 PM |
You're drawing conclusions about me drawing conclusions.
Not true. You equate physical activities as being the barometer for feeling younger. I disagree with your conclusion.
Obviously you didn't say the term 'maybe' in my statements or your just attempting the 'savior' role to get attention.
The only conclusion I made was that a 50+ person claiming to feel 18 is delusional.
Now I'm concluding you need someone to admonish in your life and here I am. Have a blast, I enjoy exposing that type of behavior. | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/25/2008 4:44:49 PM |
Obviously you didn't say the term 'maybe' in my statements or your just attempting the 'savior' role to get attention.
I saw "maybe" in your post. It was used in the context of suggesting someone is dillusional - "maybe". Hence, the reson I ignored your use of the word.
The only conclusion I made was that a 50+ person claiming to feel 18 is delusional.
Well, again, I must disagree. You are assuming it to be in a literal sense. For example, when a person states they feel "as sick as a dog", I wouldn't take that as a literal feeling. Afterall... there isn't a human living who knows how a dog feels when sick. All we can gather from such a comparison is that both feel terrible.
So, when saying they feel like an 18 year old, it's not unwise to think it is meant in a literal sense.
Now I'm concluding you need someone to admonish in your life and here I am. Have a blast, I enjoy exposing that type of behavior
If that's the way you feel.... that's fine. Now, if you are trying to prove your case you will accomplish nothing but fatigue. Besides, based on your posts in most threads, I think you've proven yourself to be the one needing to admonish people.
As a footnote: I knew you couldn't keep to your word:
I'll just let you get the last word in on this one if you want cause I don't want the practice bickering.
I might respond to an actual question but I don't think you'll be able to come up with one.
I didn't ask a question.
You're predictable... you always need the last word. | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/25/2008 5:54:22 PM | Rossal, I hope you'll be feeling better soon. My prayers are with you!
Arthritis runs in my family.....for years and years, I deluded myself into believing that "the other ladies" in the family would be victims, but not me....Imagine my (non) surprise, when three years ago, I was diagnosed with , guess what!?!
And yes, my knees hurt sometimes...they really, really hurt! But I do everything that the doctor recommends....I read about what foods to eat and what foods to avoid.....and I KEEP ON MOVING! | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/25/2008 6:50:15 PM | In various ways, we're all reminded that we're not as young as we used to be - regardless of the seemingly small window between now and when we were "at our peak". The small reminders are the ones from which we eventually spring back; the large reminders are the permanent ones. They're both unavoidable...
Not to sound like a total Pollyanna, but I do try to make sure that I take note of - and appreciate - the commonplace occurrences that are easily lost in the course of a day.
For instance: I walk for a living. I could be making a lot more money doing other things I can do, but I do this because it's what I enjoy. One day, I may no longer be able to walk, and I never want to be in the position of saying, "You know, I wish I'd walked more", or, "I wish I'd taken more notice of it when I could walk".
Sometimes when my body is feeling nothing in particular, I realize that it's because I feel good... nothing hurts, nothing aches... How many times, wracked with the pain of a flu, have I wished just not to be aware of my body? Or when my throat's raw and I'd give anything just to have it feel "normal"...
Take a moment to appreciate how it feels to be "okay". Bank it away in the back of your mind. It's not a remedy, but it's something you'll be glad you did.
To the OP: I wish you well. As a fellow Eisenhower baby, I feel for you! | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/26/2008 1:49:08 PM | rossal,
What was the resolution? drugs? blood thinner?
Yr episode reminds of a news article this week that said ED, (which is a vascular failure helped by dilating the blood vessels with Nitrous oxide increased with Viagra) can be an indicator for CVD, BP, and wider circulatory problems. | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/27/2008 8:11:17 AM | Hi, satx: There is no resolution. They don't know what causes it. In my case, i have low blood pressure, and that can be a factor in blood flow not reaching where it is supposed to reach!
Thank you for asking!
Rossal | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/27/2008 7:37:30 PM | OP, yep....I feel like my body betrayed me because it's getting older. There is a hot 21 year old trapped inside, but every time she wants to kick up her heels, her hip hurts, her knee creaks, etc. LOL
I once knew a lovely 94 year old lady with a wonderful sense of humor. We were talking one day and she said "Rose Mary, every time I look in the mirror I still do a double-take and wonder 'Who the hell is that OLD WOMAN!!!' " She was the most young-at-heart senior woman I've every known and convinced me that the body may slow me down, but there are a lot of things that can be enjoyed even better at a slower pace...just so long as you have the mind working well enough to remember what those things are! ;o)
Rose Mary | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/27/2008 8:09:41 PM | | The only way my body has betrayed me is that it didn't grow to about 5'8", with long limbs and a metabolism that would keep me reed thin. Otherwise, I've always felt the little aches and pains that my lifestyle seems to encourage. In fact, I was out rollerblading and now I have a very ugle skinned knee and elbow. I'm just charming to behold. All I need is a box full of smiley bandaids. | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/28/2008 2:00:15 AM | nope. i know it was i who betrayed my body, not caring one whit for too many years what i was doing to it....and now i pay the price.....
my dad had a saying i think he stole from Bette Davis: "old age ain't for sissies"....and i don't know how brave i will be in 10 years if right now is such a challenge....but at least i am not a whiner, and i soldier on. but i do wish i hadn't let things get so out of control  | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/28/2008 12:25:47 PM | My body never betrayed me, even though it is getting old. I can accept that along with the aches and pains that comes with it.
Where I work, I see some who are a few years older than I am and they are in constant pain, others who are in their 90s and can walk around without a cane or walker. Genetics probably, or could be lifestyle. Who knows. I just take it as it comes, doesn't mean I don't fight all the way! | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 5/28/2008 4:45:23 PM | Today, my body has betrayed me. My flight from Arizona was delayed by 5 hours. I made the mistake of having chicken tacos at Tucson International Airport. Needless to say, I am now on a quick weight loss diet. Perhaps, those ol chickens had Montezume's Revenge on their mind. Ugh.
OP - our bodies live and die by the 2 philosophies: "Murphy's Law" and "The Law of Gravity". | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 6/1/2008 2:04:41 PM | | I feel it is not so much a betrayal as a systemic disagreement; some members are determined to retire early ( head south) before the rest of us are ready. | |
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| Ever Feel Like your Body Betrayed You??!!
Posted: 6/1/2008 2:42:47 PM | MY BODY HAS BETRAYED ME
ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO I WAS AT WORK WORKING MY BUTT OFF . FELT GREAT
NEXT DAY I STARTED HURTING IN MY CHEST .
MY HUSBAND TOOK ME TO HOSPITAL I WAS THEIR ABOUT 8 HOURS
FINALY DOC CAME AND TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT I HAD BLOD CLOTS IN MY LUNGS, I STAYED IN HOSPITAL ABOUT A WEEK . I HAD TO QUIT MY JOB THEY DID NOT WANT TO KEEP ME BECAUSE I WAS A HEALTH RISK
MY BODY HAS REALY BETRAYED ME AFTER THAT I HAD A MILD STROK
LOST SOME PAST HISTROY ABOUT KIDS HUSBAND OUR WEDDING I HAVE GOTEN A LOT BACK NOW BUT I STILL HAVE TROUBLE .I WENT IN HOSPITAL TO HAVE SOME THINGS REMOVED ONE DAY SURGERY TURND IN TO 121 DAY STAY 5 WAS IN THE ICU , MY BODY I FEEL LIKE SOME TIMES HAS LEFT ME
THE DOC THAT DONE SURGERY CUT VAINS AROTERYS NICKED MY BOW
I HAD TO HAVE TRANSFUSHINH I BELIVE ABOUT 3 OF THEM BEFOR I WAS ABLE TO GO TO MY OWN ROOM ,, MY BODY HAS LEFT ME ONCES IN MY ROOM I COULD NOT EATE FOR EIGHT DAYS I ALMOST LOST MY MIND YES MY BODY HAS BETRAYED ME | |
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