Do not over_react!

[codya13105]

I came to this sight 2 years ago.. scared out of my mind. I suffered from major depression and panic attacks.. I was twitching in every muscle in my body (still do some) I swore I saw atrophy.. (still feel I've lost muscle).. I thought I was 6 months from death.. That I would never get to see my 2 now 4 year old get to grow up.. or go to kindergarden.. That Id miss out on everything life had to offer. All the while I was already missing out on it.. with constant worry, stress and panic. Its been 2 years.. The atrophy I thought I had then.. is the same now.. the twitches the same. The difference is, I no longer stress.. I've come to the understanding that I am not in control and it really doesnt matter.. I AM HER TO LIVE NOW! I dont know if I have ALS.. I doubt it, for obvious reasons.. its been 2 years.. guess what.. I ran 2 miles tonight! I love my family.. I now have 2 daughters 4 and 1 years old. My point in this post is to help ease the sudden fear and panic that set in. I know alot of you will say "yeh, but.. my case is different".. maybe.. maybe not.. but dont stop living for a minute.. DONT FEAR DEATH..FEAR NOT TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE LIFE THAT YOU HAVE RIGHT NOW. Thanks so much for all those on this site that helped me see the light back then... I really appreciate it.. Nothing but LOVE.

CODY

 

[BarryG]

Thanks Cody, it is so refreshing to hear from someone who has figured it out. Like you said it is too easy to miss the today while worrying about tomorrow.

 

[codya13105]

Thank you Barry..

 

[Al]

Nice to see an uplifting post once in a while.


AL.

 

[TedH5]

Great message Cody...Thanks for sharing your advice and experience with everybody!

 

[Tokahfang]

Right on! These are true words no matter your medical condition.

 

[codya13105]

Thanks everyone.. you guys are all inspirations.

 

[Lavender Lady]

Good modo to live by each day no matter. All any of us has is today. live, love and laugh.

 

[limegreenphysicist]

Thanks Cody you made me smile today