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Work - need to make a decision...
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My work is moving to be next to the growing operation about 10 miles away. I've been told there is 10 hours for me with this side of the business (wholesale) if I want it - this will involve…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gareth Apr 6, 2010.
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Gareth commented on Anthony's blog post what we do as a hobby"great to hear something is working for you, been tempted to go to herbalist here recently, may do soon. Have started taking Kava Kava some nights, seems to help. Been finding CPAP machine bothersome some nights.
As for hobbies - none for which I am…"
Gareth replied to Reverend Kurt fondriest's discussion come out come out where ever you are!!!!"Afternoon Reverend!
I'm here, struggling as always, been a series of little blips but hanging on. Hope all you other folks are ok..."
Gareth replied to Rick's discussion Digestive Enzymes"to the untrained taste-buds Vegemite and Marmite might be similar but to the connoisseur there is a world of difference :D"
Gareth replied to Rick's discussion Digestive Enzymes"very true - I have worked in the organic industry, and my wife does at the moment - once you start looking at what goes into food it can be frightening.
That's not to say I'm able to stop myself eating some right old crap sometimes!"
Gareth replied to Rick's discussion Digestive Enzymes"I started taking probiotics recently, not necessarily for digestive problems more for general health. A few students of nutrition I've worked with have talked to me about leaky gut syndrome and I'm wondering if candida might be a…"
Gareth replied to Reverend Kurt fondriest's discussion Seems like not as many folks around"fm seems to make it hard to dedicate enough to everything you want to. Not surprised you hit a brick wall Rick"
Gareth replied to Robert Slone's discussion Does having Fibromyalgia mean having to quit you job or can you still work?"that's easier said than done - glad you were stronger than me"
Gareth replied to Reverend Kurt fondriest's discussion sensory overlaod"yes, definitely. It all seems to be audio/visual for me though, it's why I hate going to restaurants and busy pubs and bars - and to city centres shopping etc"
Gareth left a comment for Craig Braquet"wow! Lovely pictures, sorry to hear about Penelope. We have 2 lurchers, a skinny whippet cross and a scruffy wolf or deerhound cross, they are both rescues so we don't know their…"
"thank you for nice words about penelope. She passed away 2 weeks ago. we have 2 other giant breeds at home. check out http://facebook.com/woofhound to see more pics."
Gareth replied to Gareth's discussion Work - need to make a decision..."thanks Rev Kurt - as it goes I live in the UK. employers are supposed to make every effort to adapt, and to be fair they have tried in some ways. But they are a small company always two steps away from financial ruin so I tought it best if I just…"
Reverend Kurt fondriest replied to Gareth's discussion Work - need to make a decision..."hi gareth, have u thought of the family leave act, this allows u to work adapt ur schedule to your ability. it is a great compromise . I have been on it for over 10 years. It allows flexable schedule w/work all based on your health. Your primary doc…"
Gareth replied to Robert Slone's discussion Does having Fibromyalgia mean having to quit you job or can you still work?"sorry to hear you have had bad news - hope you still manage to have some happy times this Easter weekend"
Gareth replied to Robert Slone's discussion Pain-A Motivator for Change"sounds like a good plan for the journey ahead"
Profile Information
- About me:
- Married, white van man - organic fruit and veg, two dogs - lurchers, approaching 40 - yikes.
- Relationship status?
- Married
- Do you have fibromyalgia? If so, for how long?
- about 4 years? Diagnosed earlier this year
- Favorite activities/hobbies?
- these have dwindled to nothing recently!
- Favorite music?
- Prurient, Celtic Frost, Daniel Menche, Black Sabbath, Popol Vuh, John Fahey, black metal, noise, drone - this'll do for starters
- Favorite books?
- favourite authors - Kurt Vonnegut, Magnus Mills, Ursula LeGuin, Douglas Coupland
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- At 12:24pm on April 13, 2010,
Craig Braquet said…
- thank you for nice words about penelope. She passed away 2 weeks ago. we have 2 other giant breeds at home. check out http://facebook.com/woofhound to see more pics.
- At 7:22am on December 20, 2009,
Debra said… - and also to you my friend..
- At 5:28am on December 20, 2009, Debra said…
- Hello hope you are and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year..
- At 8:45am on December 3, 2009,
Rick said… - Hey Gareth, welcome to Fibro Guys. Like your pic by the way. Thanks for joining!
- At 5:42am on December 3, 2009,
Stuart Woods said… - at least now i can concentrate on getting my fibro managed better. Also, I hated my job and now i don't have to go there any more. And i can go fishing whenever I want. LOL. there are other things too.
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