All of us suffer from this disease, both those that have it and those that have lost loved ones. I empathize with both of you and pray for both of you.
Speaking of coping with a new identity, I know the one that I fear the most is accepting my dependency on others for meeting of my needs. I know this is difficult for all of us. One of the activities that I will miss the most is going to the gym and lifting weights. While I still do this, although I know that heavy exercise is not good for my compromised muscles, the act of going to the gym is such a psychological booster, that it more than compensates for the physical damage it may cause. Of course, soon I may not be able to do this or rationalize my gym activities.
I know that annmarie and Leslie were fitness instructors. Do you ladies still exercise? If not, how did you cope with this limitation?
Speaking of coping with a new identity, I know the one that I fear the most is accepting my dependency on others for meeting of my needs. I know this is difficult for all of us. One of the activities that I will miss the most is going to the gym and lifting weights. While I still do this, although I know that heavy exercise is not good for my compromised muscles, the act of going to the gym is such a psychological booster, that it more than compensates for the physical damage it may cause. Of course, soon I may not be able to do this or rationalize my gym activities.
I know that annmarie and Leslie were fitness instructors. Do you ladies still exercise? If not, how did you cope with this limitation?