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03/12/2024 at 6:25 PM

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Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? 😊

As we get older we have a lifetime of experiences that have made us wiser.

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

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Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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JimHupp

06/09/2024 at 6:57 PM

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never start smoking ,,has ruined my life

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/if-you-could-give-your-younger-self-one-piece-of-advice-what-would-it-be-5730 2024-06-09 18:57:00

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Don’t get too much stuff you don’t really want; that’s the advice I can give to my younger self

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Jason McNeil

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Listen to your head instead of your libido!

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Dan Varady

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06/09/2024 at 6:57 PM

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never start smoking ,,has ruined my life

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11/18/2024 at 12:09 AM

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@JimHupp God bless you regret is so difficult to live with. I speak from experience. I will pray for you. Ruby....

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R Gall

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11/18/2024 at 12:21 AM

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@Rgallagher thank you Ruby God Bless

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@JimHupp so don't know if you are here or what your condition is but, ( there is always a but). This past February I went and received mesenchymal stem cell infusions and it changed my life. You can not get the treatment in the US.

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Listen to your mom. She could actually give you the right advice

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@Robinj63 Yes, I wish my mom was still here so I could tell her just how much she was right about.

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Don't believe everything that people tell you.

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Don't smoke

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I would probably take better care of myself

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Hello, I would slow down and not be such a perfectionist. I am now 71 and believe me, I would not have worked so hard!!! I am paying a price for over doing everything. People with Lupus are over achievers. I have been a guest speaker at many doctors' conventions. They have learned many aspects of Lupus. THE NAME IS LUPUS FROM A PATIENT'S POINT OF VIEW!!! I do not want anymore awards!!!

I WANT A CURE!!!

Wishing you the Best! Michele AKA Mickey

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Hello, I have developed SLE, aka Lupus Disease and I am paying the price. I was an overachiever and I wish, I could slow down!!!! I am from the East Coast and it is a way of life. Here, I hope to make a difference if I slow down. Take care of yourself, because no one can do it for you!!! I wish you well dear friend and remember--Do Not Do What I Did!!

Love and Blessings Mickey aka Michele

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@mickey I'm guilty of doing the 70 to 100 hours a week. I ended in a coma with respiratory failure. Slow down, it will end

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@joedpain Hello, it has been several months since I was online. I am so sorry. My Lupus is out of control, and I am getting ready for a new implant of a pain pump!!! If anyone has questions about the pain pump contact me directly. mickeyitaly3@aol.com If possible, I will call you on the phone because I am suffering too much to be at the computer. I love all of you and hate to hear you are suffering. New NEWS, with Lupus--Well, it is not good!! We lost a huge amount of donations. The Lupus Clinic at medical universities are closed. No funding!! THE DISEASE OF THE MONTH CLUB!! The most popular diseases at the time, get the money!!! So, friends, I am sorry to say--some clinics have closed. The fact inflation, and other issues are not helping the research funding. I have attempted to help those who want to help themselves!! call 909483-7386

Wishing many Blessings Always Michele aka Mickey

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@Rgallagher

Please consider emailing me: I cannot sit at the computer, I am suffering!! call me: 909483-7386

Wishing you the Best!!!

Love and blessings Michele aka Mickey

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Think twice before following the crowd

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@Bruce_S oh I'm so guilty.

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Be kind to your body. Listen to your body when it is telling you to be careful.

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Great advice from all!! Yes, follow your heart & gut, not superficial feelings.

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