[TaraPetit]

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I started selling Tupperware in the summer, and found out that I had GD in September. I pretty much just kept my website for selling Tupperware open, and dropped off catalogs with my website addie written on it when I went to the Dr or the hospital. But I didn’t actively pursue trying to have Tupperware parties etc, because 1. I felt so sick all of the time, 2. I was so tired all of the time.

I’m hypo now, as I’ve reported, but I still don’t feel great. I’m still really tired, I’ve lost muscle tone, and I don’t like to be too far from my bathroom. Oh, and the anxiety and crying jags over the most ridiculous things at unexpected times.

Someone (who I’ve never met) e-mailed me about a Tupperware party. Under normal circumstances, I would be doing handsprings (I could use the sales), but I really don’t feel like I am "Up to" a party now, and probably not for the forseeable future.

How open would you be with someone you never met about the reason why you are only doing catalog parties and not the actual home party? I really don’t want to give someone my whole GD life story, but on the other hand I don’t want to be cold and uncommunicative with someone who only would like to benefit my Tupperware business with a home party?

Any thoughts? Suggestions? I would really appreciate it.

TP

[Bobbi]

#1074484

There’s no reason for you to explain chapter and verse about why you cannot schedule this person right now. All you would need to state is that you have commitments for the next two (three?) months, and ask if you could call her back then to schedule something. If it were a friend, it would be one thing, but strangers do not have any right to know.

If you used to enjoy giving those parties, I would recommend that you set a date in your own mind for when you want to start them up again, and then actively work towards regaining strength so that you can go back to presenting them. I used to have to drag myself out for a daily, 15/20 minute walk, but by doing so I felt better, and was able to recover much faster than I would have if I had simply waited to feel good And I "pumped iron" for a while, too. Basically, we need to do our own "physical therapy" after treatment. By gradually increasing exercise we re-strengthen muscles and regain our energy. Another thing I would do to step up the energy, was to put peppy music playing on my stereo. If there was rock and roll playing, I would find myself doing little dance steps, or walking faster. It helped to get me over the hump and out of the slump.

[TaraPetit]

#1074485

Thanks Bobbi. I appreciate your answer, and I will use it. I’m a bit fuzzy headed lately, sometimes.

My Dr told me to "take it easy" for the next two weeks, until my next Dr appt to see which way my thyroid is going. I’m looking forward to being able to "push the envelope" and start excercising when the time comes. I’m planning on summer being active for me.

TP

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