ITB Anonymous
My name is Ms. Nomer and I have a problem.
I didn't used to think I have a problem. I thought all I was experiencing were a few one-time flare-ups, well within my control.
But I am realising that this may not be so.
My first encounter with my nemesis occured three weeks ago, on a jaunt to the Chinese garden. Then it was a dull throb, a fleeting temptation, so to speak.
I went cold turkey, put an ice pack, and forgot about it soon. Two weeks went by and I was asymptomatic. I wasn't as thrilled as I ought to have been because, well, I didn't think I had a problem.
Then I had an episode. It near crippled me, and I was frightened by its power.
So I took some precautions: did the seven steps to stregthen my resolve, the eight steps to complete joint freedom. And I was optimistic. Bouyed by the success of 25 minutes in the fray this last Thursday without a flare-up, I attempted a 45 minute endeavour on Friday. I was pushing my luck as I quickly realised...
Today, I only managed 35 minutes before the old demons knocked on the door.
But I will try again; because, why else am I here, telling you all of this?
I didn't used to think I have a problem. I thought all I was experiencing were a few one-time flare-ups, well within my control.
But I am realising that this may not be so.
My first encounter with my nemesis occured three weeks ago, on a jaunt to the Chinese garden. Then it was a dull throb, a fleeting temptation, so to speak.
I went cold turkey, put an ice pack, and forgot about it soon. Two weeks went by and I was asymptomatic. I wasn't as thrilled as I ought to have been because, well, I didn't think I had a problem.
Then I had an episode. It near crippled me, and I was frightened by its power.
So I took some precautions: did the seven steps to stregthen my resolve, the eight steps to complete joint freedom. And I was optimistic. Bouyed by the success of 25 minutes in the fray this last Thursday without a flare-up, I attempted a 45 minute endeavour on Friday. I was pushing my luck as I quickly realised...
Today, I only managed 35 minutes before the old demons knocked on the door.
But I will try again; because, why else am I here, telling you all of this?
Posted
on Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 8:33 AM.
:)
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