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posted: 4/4/2008 at 5:42 PM |
Just saying.
Suddenly my feet seem more important. Friend bumped into me at the shops, 'How are you doing?'
'Actually I am breaking in my new orthotics. I have a program where I wear them for an increasing time each day. This is day three. I am wearing them for two hours. Tomorrow its four. Soon they will establish me on a walk/run program, if I am not pregnant first. I have an MRI this month, before I ovulate. The orthotics are a little uncomfortable, but I am glad to be three days into the program.'
Bet she was glad she asked.
It reminded me of rehab. Every day you sit on a chair being forced to wear your feelings on your sleeve. 'How are you doing?' they would inquire of my mental health.
'Well today I am focused on the pain of my childhood. I am feeling hurt and sensitive so I would appreciate it if the group could offer me a hug.'
And I would wonder if I could stop. If ten years after leaving rehab some unbeknown soul would ask me in the supermarket 'Claire, how you doing?' and I would forget the protocol of informalities and tell them more of the truth than a supermarket should know, then offer them a hug and a tear - before heading back to therapy.
Thank goodness I have orthotics to discuss.
I'm just not safe some days!
Claire xxx |
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posted: 4/4/2008 at 5:55 PM |
| I read in a book once that had this table of the real meaning of the answers when asked, "How are you today". Good, the typical response, meant wishing I was dead. When people ask me how I am, I always say, "Excellent". |
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posted: 4/4/2008 at 6:01 PM |
I analyzed that for a moment and decided that when my response is 'Good' - what I actually mean is that I wish YOU were dead - and not myself at all. I am easily bored by some people.
It's an excellent point though.
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posted: 4/4/2008 at 6:38 PM |
Quote from kooky2003 on 4/4/2008 at 6:01 PM:I analyzed that for a moment and decided that when my response is 'Good' - what I actually mean is that I wish YOU were dead - and not myself at all. I am easily bored by some people. It's an excellent point though.
Well the book probably needs to be updated.  |
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posted: 4/5/2008 at 1:02 PM
modified: 4/5/2008 at 1:12 PM |
Yes, I always answer, "GREAT" when someone asks me how I am doing. Being in sales, enthusiasm and attitude are huge and it does carry over to real life. A book I would suggest for everyone (don't need to be a sales person) is "How I Raised Myself From Failure To Success In Selling" by Frank Bettger. Very very inspirational and has a great message about enthusiasm and success in life. I say this and I NEVER read books. This one grabbed me.
Claire, are these custom made orthotics from a podiatrist or like Good Feet. I have gotten 3 sets of orthotics made up in last 17 years and not once have they been uncomfortable. Sure the podiatrist says you will probably feel them for first few day, but then you really shouldn't notice them in your shoes. Many times I have had to take them back to get adjusted. Something to think about. |
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posted: 4/5/2008 at 5:36 PM
modified: 4/5/2008 at 5:40 PM |
They are podiatrist orthotics. I have an appointment to test how they are doing, but not for a few weeks. Its now day 4 with the orthotics and I have to wear them for 8 hours! I actually have got used to the orthotics but the exercises are making my leg twinge and ache.
Hey - the instructions are pretty crappy though. They read:-
Wear for half an hour on day one.
Wear for one hour on day two
Wear for two hours on day three
And so on.
So yesterday I wore them for 4 hours, today for 8 and the tomorrow? I am guessing all day? And then what. Do I wear them all day every day until I am running successfully in them? Do I never take them off again  I am confused, orthotically, and its the weekend so I can't even ring up and ask them about it.
Advice would be dandy!
Claire xxx |
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posted: 4/5/2008 at 6:12 PM |
so...from the basics....you got them to fix some mechanical problem with your feet or further up. So...you have to get used to them or they will cause all sorts of things to ache...until the mechanical structure shifts and your body gets used to being adjusted. Once you get them broken in, you wear them all the time when you have shoes on so that you don't shift back to the old problems. You don't need to wear them in your slippers...or to bed.....
There are many opinions out there about wearing them in running shoes...say you overpronate and you have motion control shoes...do you still wear orthotics in side the shoes...or will that over correct and then you can have problems..
just some thoughts..give it a try...but the first time you run, don't think you are going to be able to do the same mileage...take it easy at first to make sure all your parts are going to function... |
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posted: 4/5/2008 at 10:41 PM |
Claire,
Interesting - I never had an issue with adaptation. My feet and body felt better from Day 1 and I generally wore them all day from the beginning unless uncomfortable and then I went in for adjustment- but that's just me. |
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