Dear Suzanne,

I'm sorry to learn of your discouragement. I don't
want to get preachy with you, but if you can, try to
focus on the good things you have going for you.

Now, you lost your sense of smell, is that right? You
don't have parosmia or phantosmia?

Try to not lose hope. The fact you did experience
some form of recovery is a start. Let's do hope this
is the beginning of your healing.

How fortunate to be gifted as an artist. What an
amazing talent, to be able to create beauty.

Suzanne, just hang in there. I also have a friend who
is an artist. She had worked for an advertising
company until she was laid off. Then it did take her
a few years to land on her feet, odd jobs here and
there. It was hard, but you somehow find a way.

But, she's now teaching art at a community college.
Stay encouraged. Better days are ahead.

Big hug to you!!!!!



--- Suzanne Ondine Stiver <ostiver@...> wrote:

>
>
> Thanks Kathy,
> I was in a much better state of mind the day I wrote
> that. This thing
> is really up and down with me. Today I am really
> depressed and
> discouuraged. At least I got some flavors yesterday
> (food is really
> interesting after no flavors for almost 30 years--
> it's a lot
> more 'physical' than I recall. ) ButI'm bummed
> because the dose is
> over and I don't think the doc is giving me more.
> And I haven't found
> a job with insurance yet (being an artist bites and
> I wouldn't wish
> it on anyone. Next lifetime I'm coming back as an
> accountant, lol,
> then I will have money!)
> Suzy
>
> --- In anosmia@yahoogroups.com, kathy kurland
> <kathykerrkurland@y...>
> wrote:
> > That is exciting. Hopefully this will be your
> first
> > step to recovery.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Suzanne Ondine Stiver <ostiver@y...> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I feel alive again!
> > > For those who are following my story...
> > > Last night I smelled my first REAL SMELL (more
> than
> > >
>
>
>
>




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