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The 10 commandments of Ménière’s

Discussion in 'Meniere's Disease "Database"' started by sirlanc, Dec 7, 2009.

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sirlanc New Member

Thank you everyone for all your great feedback!

For those who asked, this list is public domain and can be used in any way you see fit!

Sirlanc

sirlanc, Dec 8, 2009

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HeadNoise Invisible Me

Very good! I would like to post this in the writer's section on the Meniere's Resources website - www.menieresresources.org. I will give you credit under whatever name you would like to use. PM me if this is ok, or if you have any requests regarding copyright etc.

HeadNoise, Dec 8, 2009

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tommyboy_iceman New Member

Awesome. Gave me a nice little chuckle to boost my day.

tommyboy_iceman, Dec 9, 2009

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katzefrau New Member

Great insight & creativity!

katzefrau, Dec 9, 2009

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Henrysullivan New Member

The Greatest Commandments of Ménière’s

sirlanc said:

The 10 commandments of Ménière’s

1. Thou shalt have others diversions before Ménière’s. Fill thy life with other activities, be they mundane, daring, altruistic, or merely amusing. To fill thy life with thy ailment is to surrender to it, be in charge of thy condition rather than a victim of it.

2. Thou shalt lead thy own recovery; and treat all others as consultants, learn the details of thy ailment, its diagnosis, its prognosis, and its treatments, conventional and alternative.

3. Thou shalt cooperate intelligently and knowledgeably with thy doctor, if he is not intelligent or knowledgeable, remember, don’t turn thy head too fast when thee get up to leave the room.

4. Thou shalt regard thy condition as a temporary imbalance in thy life, plan thy future, never confuse deaf for defeat, the only disability in life is a bad attitude and the human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.

5. Thou shalt have enduring and unassailable faith, whether in a Supreme Being, in Medical Science, in Lysine, in thyself, or in the fact that the room is not really moving. Some days there won't be a song in thy heart. Sing anyway.

6. Thou shalt love thy neighbor tinnitus for it is a constant reminder that resilience is indeed a virtue.

7. Thou shalt express thy feelings candidly and openly to thy loved ones for they, too, are unsteady and need thy support.

8. Thou shalt be a comfort to thy fellow Ménièreins, providing knowledge, encouragement, understanding, love and a kick in the bum when they falter and forgo hope.

9. Thou shalt never relinquish hope, no matter how thou may feelest at that moment, for thou knowest, in the deep recesses of thy heart, that thy discouragement is but fleeting and that a better day awaits thee.

10. Thou shalt maintain, at all times and in all circumstances, thy sense of humor which is the pole that adds balance to thy steps as thee wobbles on the tightrope of life.

Enjoy!
Sirlanc

with special thanks to Paul H. K.
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Sirlanc, you did a great job with this piece. Since they are all so on point, it is difficult to pick out just one overall greatest commandment. That predicament is not without precedent. When He was asked the greatest commandment, even Jesus Himself had to give two. So given such lofty precedent, regarding Meniere's I must offer two of yours as the greatest commandments. In my opinion they would be:

2. Thou shalt lead thy own recovery; and treat all others as consultants, learn the details of thy ailment, its diagnosis, its prognosis, and its treatments, conventional and alternative.

5. Thou shalt have enduring and unassailable faith, whether in a Supreme Being, in Medical Science, in Lysine, in thyself, or in the fact that the room is not really moving. Some days there won't be a song in thy heart. Sing anyway.

Rethinking, unassailable faith in #5 is essential to #2. It shapes one's thoughts and actions. It manifests as motivation to continue to perform all of those tasks in #2. So of the two, perhaps it is that #5 really is the greatest. They are both right up there.

You really did a great job with this. It is an inspiring effort. For that reason, I expect that you had not only help from H. K. as you mentioned, but also H. S. (and I do not mean me.)

Henrysullivan, Dec 13, 2009

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RbyFzzl New Member

I really needed this right now. Thanks for posting!!!!!

RbyFzzl, Dec 19, 2009

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MamaBear New Member

Hello,
LOVE the ten commandmeants of meniere's!

MamaBear, Jan 14, 2010

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MamaBear New Member

Absolutely amazing! Thank you soooo much.

Blessings 2 U,
MamaBear

MamaBear, Mar 18, 2010

#28
hollymm Me, 'in' a tree.

- bump -

hollymm, May 27, 2010

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JLR39 New Member

How true!!! Thanks a million Sirlanc.

JLR39, Jun 12, 2010

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Linda1002 New Member

Bump

Linda1002, Jun 18, 2010

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charlesj New Member

Makes sense.

charlesj, Jun 19, 2010

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JLR39 New Member

I forwarded your 10 commandments on to some other Meniere's folks who (foolishly) don't check this wonderful website.

Jacquie

JLR39, Jun 22, 2010

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mlk040 New Member

i love that! i have this hanging in my office and at home on the fridge! when i feel weak i read it---and it does help!

mlk040, Jun 27, 2010

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shelly3257 New Member

was having a bad spell and needed this. ^bump

shelly3257, Mar 30, 2011

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maursy1 New Member

Excellent, just what I need when I'm having a pity party. : D

maursy1, Jun 14, 2011

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shartsoe New Member

Ahhh! Thanks so much! Printing this out and hanging on my refrigerator!

shartsoe, Jun 16, 2011

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Sholly New Member

Sirlanc,
Thou art both wise and amusing!!

Sholly, Jul 3, 2011

#38
Aliza I'm still standing, alone but upright

Bump!

Aliza, Oct 8, 2011

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Gina05 Guest

Was, " do not let others bring you down?" on that list?

Have a good day!

Gina05, Jun 2, 2012

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