I’ve been out of the workforce since 2005 to help take care of my Granny who had Dementia. My previous positions were in Executive Sales, a high-stress job. Since my Granny’s death, there have been many stressful times, too many to count but we made it work, or work it out.
Now I’m 60 years old with multiple chronic illnesses including Chronic Kidney Diseases and severe balance problems. I am Agoraphobic and have cognitive impairment which means I only drive within a 3-4 mile radius of the house.
When I learned about the Kidney Diseases my attitude about life changed. I don’t let the littlest things stress me out.
I’ve become a laid-back person after receiving news about my Kidneys, hearing you have 2-5 years to live will kick you in the arse. I’m not taking medication, doing dialysis, or getting a Kidney Transplant. I’m waiting my turn to enter the Pearly Gates and working to be in the moment.
I am more apt to say what’s on my mind, eliminating stress is a daily goal, making sure I’m getting enough sleep, and letting things blow over instead of engaging in conversation. To net it out, I have little joy in my life and at times angry at all the chronic illnesses I have.
I finally accepted that my current Bucket List isn’t relevant anymore and have started a new Bucket List. It’s short now but will grow.
Life is too short for stress to steal your time and affect your mood.
Melinda
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When we realize how short really is, it helps put things in perspective. I have lost a few friends who didn’t make it to 50. That was a wake up call for me to enjoy the moment.
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Life is a mixed bag of up and downs. I keep moving forward. :)
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Why wouldn’t you want to receive treatment with the kidney disease?
You could still have a couple decades, or more, depending on other factors of course… to do many things in life.
My grandmother, RIP, made it to 87. She was told as a child her kidney issues would take her out before she was even a preteen. She lived a long and full life.
And from what I’ve read from your posts and what I remember about my grandmother, kidney disease can often take years to progress from Stage 3 to 4… unless you’re already in Stage 5.
It just seems sad is all.
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I’m already Stage 3 and 4 is not far behind. I have tons of people tell me about how someone lived much longer than thought, if that’s the case, I’ll make the best of it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)
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That is good.
A lot of the time if managed correctly, Stage 3 will not progress into Stage 4.
Just be very positive and take care of yourself.
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Have a very Happy Thanksgiving. Eat ALL the turkey 🦃
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Thank you.
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