akhliber: I understand feeling that way, as I often do myself. I don't think you should ever feel pressure to share things that don't fall under the "positives" category, but I don't think you should feel like a burden if you do, either. You're sincere and always considerate of others, and you've always got a positive outlook on even the crappy lifestuffs, so I doubt you'd ever come across as whining or complaining. I do also think it's a good self-practice to focus more on positive things in general, so I certainly don't argue with the logic. :)
That's great news about your check up! Glad you're through the worst of the pneumonia and that you'll be able to return to work. Even short bursts of getting to be there will surely make a world of difference. I've been practicing driving recently (it's been years) and we have a plan to get a second car once I'm comfortable enough with driving to try to get medically cleared to do so again... what I'm most hopeful for is to get back to driving so that I could realistically volunteer at the Mayo Clinic, as I really miss working, and though my doctors still advise against me trying to return to the workforce, I've been given a thumbs up for limited volunteer work. I hope your return to work goes well!
You are not the first person to tell me that, and I think you are all very sweet. I am not sure why I just decided to stop going on about the bad things so much, I think for a while I have felt like I am just annoying people or going on about it all the time, probably as things have been quite a bit harder at the moment with some more external things not helping either. Plus I know many here are going through their own stuff, so they don't need me going on about my stuff. I do tend to have a positive look no matter what, I have always been like that. Life would have been terrible for me if I let some of the things get to me. But, after all these months of being ill, I just think it is time I stop talking about it (unless asked) and focus on being more positive. I realised over the weekend that I have so much to be grateful for, so much that makes me immensely happy, and as long as I have her, I have no need to complain, no matter what else life throws at me.
Thank you. I was doing okay back at work for short bursts until I got pneumonia, so hopefully I can get back to a decent level again soon. It will be nice to even work a few hours, but I am hoping for a whole day soon (not likely to happen anytime soon, but that is my goal :-)). volunteering is very rewarding, I know I have been missing that (but something I will pick up as soon as I am well enough), so hopefully your driving will turn out well and you will feel confident enough to drive yourself and be able to enjoy some time at the Clinic as a volunteer helping others.
ElTerprise: Doesn't sound too bad. Hopefully the results will turn out as you hope them to be :)
It's nothing serious. Just some tiny annoyances but nothing i need to complain about :)
Thank you.
Okay, but you know where I am if there is anything I can do, on here or on chat.
