Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

kdmorris

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11. Yes, I think it does help if you don't start from being a control freak.

Sat Dec 17, 2011, 09:58 PM

Dec 2011

I read a book once that talked about people like me "always trying to do the right thing to avoid the negative notice of the Cosmic Scorekeeper". That really sounds a lot like what I used to be like. If I just behaved, or did the right things... yadda yadda yadda.

Then, I found out I had Diabetes and Hypothyroidism and it was kind of a blow.. like the "wait... I did everything right". Learning to let go (and I still don't think I've totally learned how) has been one of the hardest parts of me. Because, no matter how "good" I am in not eating "bad" things, sometimes, my blood sugar just ends up at 200. And investing too much energy into why is just tiring.

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Okay, I offered to be a "host" in this group, whatever that means. It was mostly just [View all] tpsbmam Dec 2011 OP

Thanks for taking the job libodem Dec 2011 #1

I have to admit that, if I had a choice, I'd choose my form of MS tpsbmam Dec 2011 #5

You are an excellent choice for host. MedicalAdmin Dec 2011 #13

Awwww, thanks. tpsbmam Dec 2011 #14

You and I Are Quite Opposite ProfessorGAC Dec 2011 #15

Such a diverse disease! tpsbmam Dec 2011 #16

Thank you Irishonly Dec 2011 #2

All of which sucks! tpsbmam Dec 2011 #6

I offered, too. kdmorris Dec 2011 #3

It's my impression that these are short-term gigs tpsbmam Dec 2011 #7

For groups, it's a life-time gig unless you decide as a group to have the host retire. kdmorris Dec 2011 #9

You want to set up a co-host thing for now? I have no problem with tpsbmam Dec 2011 #10

Yes, I think it does help if you don't start from being a control freak. kdmorris Dec 2011 #11

tpsbmam - to officially become the host kdmorris Dec 2011 #4

Did and done. tpsbmam Dec 2011 #8

I've no objection to your being the host of this group housewolf Dec 2011 #12

Thanls for hosting PhoenixAbove Dec 2011 #17