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By: What I Learned From 2007 - Trevor Hampel | Middle Zone Musings

What I Learned From 2007 - Trevor Hampel | Middle Zone Musings — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:01:39 +0000

[...] – Life sucks – writing on the bad days – setbacks, crises, illness or disabilities can severely hinder oneâ€™s writing. This year, more [...]

By: Trevor

Trevor — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:08:09 +0000

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment Peter.

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:27:11 +0000

Thanks for directing me to this Trevor. What you describe are tough circumstances. It’s hard enough finding the time between other demands, as well as feeling sharp enough to write, without having to contend with the kind of illness you talk about. When you are dealing with illness like that you develop an instinct for the best times to write. Is it first thing in the morning, late at night and so on. Sometimes I believe the power of feeling you have done good work, or even having had work accepted, can help get you through those times and inspire you to return to the desk. But I really respect anyone who is able to be productive while battling an illness such as what you describe. Then again, as you say, there’s always the cricket!

By: Writing when the wheels are spinning

Writing when the wheels are spinning — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:17:52 +0000

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By: Trevor

Trevor — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 05:59:45 +0000

Thanks for visiting Rick and Prabs – and for your encouraging comments about my condition. Since writing this post things have generally settled down again – sure, there have been some down times but overall things have improved. I’ve managed to get a great deal done around the house, we’ve been away for a short break but I’ve not managed to get much writing done. I’m trying to correct that this week – and in the coming weeks before going away for a month to Sydney to visit our son.

By: Rick Cockrum

Rick Cockrum — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:59:45 +0000

Hi Trevor,

I’ve got Crohn’s disease. To me, it’s nowhere near as debilitating as diabetes. By the time I was first hospitalized with it, I had lost over 30 pounds, needed a cane to walk, and had the joy of crawling to go up steps. With proper medication it’s controlled now, but I still have to watch my diet, and I have the stamina of someone 20 years older than me. When I have a flare up, all I can do is roll with it. Instead of my normal 6 – 7.5 hours of sleep a day, I sleep 10 – 11. I avoid physical activity. I read more. I watch dvds. Sometimes I get depressed, but I know it’s not going away. Once I face that, it’s easier to deal with.

By: prabs

prabs — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 08:16:54 +0000

Hi Trevor,
My aunt suffers from diabetes too. It is so common place today that people have started calling it the rich man’s disease . I remember asking her a question along the same lines as yours some time back.She told me that she tries to forget her pain by reading and helping others in trouble. This is a great emotional help to her.

This lead me to put up a free service at http://www.12billion.com that encourages people to speak out and seek and give help.

Like Mahatma Gandhi once said ” I will give you a talisman. When in trouble or doubt,close your eyes and think about the poorest man that you have seen. Think about how he copes with his situation and how what you are to do will help him… You will find your doubts and troubles melting away”

all the best.

Cheers