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The Blur Has Begun To Lift and Clear Finally

A page in the diary "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness."
Written by Mumof2 23. Jul 2008 01:10 PM

The last week or so have blurred into one as my little boy struggles with yet another round (4th week) and a change of antibiotics to clear his ear infections. He is on the mend but has been through so much.

I hate that he is sick and I have been helpless to do anything but cuddle him and be there for him when he cries. Then I change the negative thoughts to positives. I have done all I can to make this time for him a little more bearable by being there to hold and comfort him, running warm baths and snuggling with him to watch cartoons under the doona.

Have not had time to even worry about about anything else and that has been very strange, having my focus totally on one main thing instead of many. It has helped to not have time on my hands to think too much aswell. I think that is where I can be my own worst enemy and to keep busy is one the the keys for me.

dewdrop thanks for your comment on my last diary, and yes there were some great coping strategies on the program for coping. I used some of those on the Saturday night when we went out for dinner and they helped a lot. Biggest one was keep your mind off the things that normally trigger the compulsions, by doing something else.


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Comments from the community:

Dear Mumof2

Great to hear that your little fella is getting well. There is nothing worse than ear problems. You sound like such a wonderful, caring mum. Look after yourself too - it's important.

Take care

Love Dolly x

Written by Deleted_User, 23. Jul 2008 01:26 PM

Mumof2

Glad to know your little fellow is on the mend. It must be so hard as a mum to watch them when they are sick. I know it is hard for my friends with kids when they are sick to know what to do since they can't tell them the problem.

Go Mumof2!!!

Mrs Studying1

Written by studying1, 23. Jul 2008 05:04 PM