Comments on: Polycystic Kidney Disease Patients: How Do You Express Emotions?

By: CoachRichie

CoachRichie — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:51:39 +0000

Lisa,
That’s terrific!
For many of us, there’s an inner part of us that needs to be expressed that isn’t necessarily meant for others to “listen.” Our private view of the world is precisely that. If someone else shows some interest in that expression, that’s gravy.

That being said, I’d be a willing “sharee” of your artistic expressions!

Peace and Blessings!
Coach Richie Perl

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:28:25 +0000

Thanks, Richie.
I do try to get out and do things. My journaling does help, quite a bit. Part of my mind is convinced someone will read it. Most of me, however, realizes that no one will. Still, it’s enough to know that, if someone wanted to, it’s all there.

When I can get to it, I try to get out with my camera. I’m better at observing than participating. That’s nothing new for me, I’ve always been that way.

I’ve tried other outlets as well, with varying degrees of success. The most effective ones for me are journaling, writing, music (prefer classical for a mood lift, but nearly anything will do), drawing, photography and travel – short trips, no more than 200 miles one way (it’s Colorado; there ain’t much any closer).

By: CoachRichie

CoachRichie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:27:54 +0000

Hi, Lisa!

Sorry about your issues.

Does your journaling help you?

Do you have other expressive outlets?

Perhaps you could share how you cope.

Peace and Blessings!
Coach Richie Perl

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:16:32 +0000

I keep a journal. Two, actually, one written, one typed. I write in either or both, depending on my mood at the time. Since I have other equally serious issues, my PKD is actually at the bottom of my list of things that bother me, even though it has had a significant impact on my life. I can’t really talk to my family, and my friends can only take so much, so I’m pretty much on my own. If it were just PKD, I’d probably be in better shape. Since it’s not…

By: CoachRichie

CoachRichie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:29:40 +0000

Thanks, Michele!

I appreciate the positive feedback!

Coach Richie Perl

By: michele Valente

michele Valente — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:54 +0000

you’re great!! your blogs always leave me thinking..I love it