Awful 2 weeks

There's nothing wrong with feeling sorry for yourself from time to time and you're certainly having a tough time of it at the moment.

I hope you're able to have the spinal steroid injections soon.

Take care

Sympathies OP. Thats a horrible 2 weeks. And falling over caps it all. Do make sure that you clean your grazes very well. The last thing you want is for them to be infected while your immune system is probably under stress.
Look after yourself. Can you get a relative or friend to help out with some shopping or get a delivery. I am not surprised you are fed up. Have a good rant.

The saying, " It never rains but it pours." is certainly true. Take care of yourself, feel sorry for yourself, have a good cry I think it works wonders. I hope your luck changes soon.

I so sorry for you you’ve got every right to feel sorry for your self,the kidney infection, very nasty but to lose your scheduled injections that is beyond a joke.
Having a fall under any conditions is nasty but to go down on your knees oh no I can imagine how you feel.
Warm water, bathing your hands and knees gently and some germolene or any soothing cream should help you feel a little bit better.
The I would suggest you let everything pass you by, curl up under your favourite blanket, perhaps watch the telly or listen to-the radio and a little doze this should help,
Never worry about feeling sorry for yourself, I do, I have times when I’m angry with the world and everybody in it and some people might say that’s pitiful, well it’s my life, my mood and I don’t care, so join me and we can feel sorry together.
Sending best wishes to you and do hope you feel better soon.

So sorry Alwaysworrying, I sympathise, you’ve had a rough few weeks. Just sending a virtual hug and some .

Ahh that sounds awful.You feel like crying on those sort of days. Hope you feel better now.

Oh, so very sorry to hear this, Alwaysworrying. It’s good to rant and get it off your chest, and us Grans are here for you. Keep warm and cosy with a blanket and hot water bottle. Be comfortable and indulge yourself. I do hope you feel better very soon. 🤗

Aww so sorry to hear you’ve been in the wars. These things usually come to three’s you’ve certainly had enough now. Hope things improve asap

Hope you feel better soon

Not so much self pity, I prefer to call it sympathising with yourself, and you’re allowed to do that. You should also be kind to yourself and do something nice to cheer yourself up, no matter how small or simple.
I find that a favourite piece of cake or chocolate whilst watching something relaxing in the telly generally works. But whatever floats your boat.
Xx

I hope you sleep well tonight and wake to a better day tomorrow. Tripping over a pavement stone is so easily done and can really shake you up.

Just sending a cyber (((hug))) and hoping you've woken to a much better day.

You can feel as sorry for yourself as you like, you've had a rotten time lately.
Sending positive vibes and hope you feel much better soon.

Oh you have had a rotten time. You have earned your rant.
I hope that things improve for you soon.

Poor health can really depress you - so feel free to rant .
Sending you get well wishes 💐.

Thank you so much to everyone who responded to me. Such kind, thoughtful messages. Hopefully things will improve going forward, but it’s easy to see how people can feel overwhelmed when several things go wrong for them. Also much harder when you live alone l think, but thanks so much lovely people xxx

Sorry to hear that.
Hope you are feeling a bit better soon.
You need to take it easy and have a rest.
I think you are trying to do too much.
Why not get groceries delivered or use a taxi.

I’ve also been unable to get rid of UTIs. They’re horrible. I’m drinking lots more water and trying D-mannose. Think there’s a slight improvement after a few weeks. A fall when you’re not feeling well really is the last straw. Keep warm and hydrated. Spoil yourself with whatever you enjoy. I’ve been watching some Monty Don videos on iPlayer. The sunshine and flowers cheer me up. On a positive note the nights are getting lighter and I’ve seen some daffodils. There are better times ahead I’m sure. Sending you very good wishes for a speedy recovery.

I am sorry you have had such a rough time, and when you feel ill, everything seems much worse. Everyone has good and bad times, and you have come to the right place as gransnet will be there for you, if you need ideas or just a chance to say to someone how bad you feel. I hope that you will be able to be kind to yourself, have a rest, make a favourite drink and a read or watch something you enjoy. Then when you feel able to go out, I would go and buy some flowers with perfume. So maybe some daffodils or a pot of hyacinths, we often forget about the sense of smell, but I do think that flowers you love, give you something lovely to look at and have that perfume that tells you things will be better.

Another thing that you might like to do when you feel a little better is make some bread. I think it is a winner all round. When you make it you can thump it and bash it and get rid of a lot of tension and stress. Then when you eat it it is lovely and fresh home made bread with some lovely jam on it. While you are not feeling good, I would avoid all the main news too , as most of it only annoys or upsets you.

Good that you have come to join us and wish you all the best

I hope you are feeling a little better today Alwaysworrying and that you took the good advice given here. There’s nothing wrong with feeling sorry for yourself on occasion, and I would say that you are justified in doing so after the events of the last couple of weeks. Take care 💐

Oh I do hope you feel better soon.Such a horrid time and then to fall ,no wonder you feel weepy.Sending big hugs and love.xx

I’ve been reading information on various websites about UTIs. Advice is to wear loose clothing. No tight trousers or tights. What can we wear in this cold weather?

Gran22boys

I’ve been reading information on various websites about UTIs. Advice is to wear loose clothing. No tight trousers or tights. What can we wear in this cold weather?

Directoire knickers, thick stockings and a long woollen skirt?
(No, I don't fancy that get-up much either but if it does the job?)🙄

Oh, poor you! Some weeks are just like that. Fortunately not all 52 of them.