Cleaning is good exercise for me.

@stephcjh (38473)
United States
March 6, 2021 5:50pm CST
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis and it limits me a lot of times on what I can and cannot do daily. I was able to almost get one whole room deep cleaned today. I am happy about that. I still have a few things left to do in here though but I can continue with that tomorrow or the next chance I get to finish it. I did like getting the much needed exercise doing it too. That made me feel a little better also after being caged up all winter.
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AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
7 Mar 21
My aunt has Fibro and she goes through periods where it's all she can do get out of bed. Then times when she's able to do so much. I don't wish that or any kind of nerve degenerative disease on anyone.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Oh I have been there so many times. It is very painful. It is misery, especially till they get you on the right medication. I could not hardly do anything at all. It was awful.
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John Murphree
@JWMILLER (3275)
• Westmoreland, Tennessee
7 Mar 21
Neither do l, but there are people afflicted.
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AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@stephcjh That was my aunt for years + the fibro fog. She's finally gotten a medicine that works for her thankfully. I had a co-worker who had fibro + migraines going for her and she somehow managed to work through it.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (69673)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Mar 21
At least you got it done. That's the most important thing.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Very true. I am not completely done with this room but getting there.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@kaylachan You got that right. It never ends. Once you think you are done, it is time to start over again.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (69673)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Mar 21
@stephcjh Take your time, it's not a race.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
That must be very painful to suffer from all those conditions., it's a wonder that you can do anything at all.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@jaboUK Thank you. I manage from day to do but some days are terrible.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
@stephcjh So sorry.
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rakski
@rakski (122903)
• Philippines
7 Mar 21
Good that it works for you. I need more than cleaning for my exercise
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
I never get enough exercise so this was good for me to do.
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rakski
@rakski (122903)
• Philippines
7 Mar 21
@stephcjh good for you. I need more exercising. Oh and I will iron clothes later
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Mar 21
I'm sorry you suffer from those physical problems. It does limit what a person can and cannot do every day. It's good you could get the cleaning done and got exercise while you did.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Thank you. It is a struggle but I was glad to get to some of it. Hope to do more each day.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Mar 21
@stephcjh I plan on it.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35608)
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7 Mar 21
Great icon. I'm a big Peanuts fan! Cleaning can be a good diversion sometimes. Not fun but it makes you feel like you accomplished something that day. And with your arthritic condition it must be really satisfying
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Thank you. I love charlie Brown and Snoopy!!! I agree. The house needs deep cleaned and I finally got around to getting started on it. Yes. Very satisfying. I was so grateful that my condition allowed me to do something like that.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35608)
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7 Mar 21
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180678)
• United States
7 Mar 21
I guess you just do what you can do. Glad you are getting exercise.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Yes. Every day. I try to make the most out of each day.
Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
7 Mar 21
Glad that you had a good day and could do something in the house, it sure makes one feel better, doesn't it?
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
It sure does. I need to get some of it cleaned and get a good start on it. I have a lot more to do but at least I got started. Hope to get more of it done each day.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Mar 21
Glad you felt good today.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Thank you. I appreciate it.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26681)
• Singapore
8 Mar 21
I like to help and move around the house every hour or so. That is the best exercise for me mentally too as I am retired now. Due to this pandemic, I do not move out much except for the essentials.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Mar 21
I can sure understand that.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (77061)
• Germany
7 Mar 21
It is a good exercise for me, too. I am glad you were able to do a bit of cleaning. Don't overdo it.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Thanks. Got outside a little bit today and got a little bit done before the heat and humidity starts.
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fasih ullah
@fasihpti (652)
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8 Mar 21
i have cleaned my refrigerator today for dust which was very old, it was very diffiuctul for me but when i try my best, i have do all within 01 an hrs, i hope it will now work better and cooling will be good as compare to past
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Mar 21
I do that also so it can work better and be cleaner.
Muhammad Noor Faizin
@barca160 (22)
• Indonesia
7 Mar 21
I really really appreciate you that in such a case you can still do something and it is not an easy job
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Thank you so much. I do what I can. Hard to just give up. How are you doing?
NINFA BAUTISTA
@ninfabc (7)
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9 Mar 21
hope your doing fine just take it easy and slowly
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
9 Mar 21
I just got up not long ago. Thank you.
Tina Dalasinski
@Tina30219 (81922)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Mar 21
Glad you was able to get what you got done done today.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Thank you Tina. I stayed at it for the most part and took some breaks to come back online as well. Getting ready to eat as soon as my hubby gets home from work with our food he had to stop and pick up. I haven't ate all day and he hasn't either yet.
John Murphree
@JWMILLER (3275)
• Westmoreland, Tennessee
7 Mar 21
Good for you. My grandmother had arthritis about half of her life, could only do one thing of great value: crochet. She crocheted 9 full bedspreads, took her about a year each_ and many, many smaller pieces.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
7 Mar 21
@stephcjh Well done on all you did! I'm sorry to know what you suffer with. I have a smile on my face knowing you were able to get a lot done!
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
7 Mar 21
I'm so sorry you have so many challenges to contend with. I'm glad you are still able to be active though.