SarahBell Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Have seen people commenting about how they don't have enough spoons to deal with stuff. http://queermentalhealth.org/article/spoons/ Doesn't it just reinforce the view that you have limited resources and probably sets a self-furfilling prophecy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hovis Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Um, isn't that what everybody outside that self-praising bunch of word merchants calls "energy"? Why on earth call it "spoons"? Never heard that before, and I will be well unimpressed if somebody starts trotting that nonsense out at work. Spoons should retain its old-fashioned meaning: cuddling in bed whilst facing the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Have seen people commenting about how they don't have enough spoons to deal with stuff. http://queermentalhe...article/spoons/ Doesn't it just reinforce the view that you have limited resources and probably sets a self-furfilling prophecy. im more interested in how one furfills?...should it be done in private? Is it called furfillation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XYY Man Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Now hey you lot, don't be too dismissive of new ideas - spoons are a very powerful healing tool. These two coffin-dodgers arrived in wheelchairs and iron-lungs, but give them a set of spoons, and, well see for yourselves in this remarkable video... XYY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm going to be an embarrassing old git like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinAndPlatonic Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 im more interested in how one furfills?...should it be done in private? Is it called furfillation? That`s just you thinking of furnication again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erat_forte Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rink-Drink-Teaspoons-Stainless-Steel/dp/B002VFRF1E/ £2.49 for a box of 12, with free delivery. I don't quite see how it's possible in this country not to have enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rink-Drink-Teaspoons-Stainless-Steel/dp/B002VFRF1E/ £2.49 for a box of 12, with free delivery. I don't quite see how it's possible in this country not to have enough! That's an extra fiver delivery for you renegades, north of the Wall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little fish Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Have seen people commenting about how they don't have enough spoons to deal with stuff. http://queermentalhe...article/spoons/ Doesn't it just reinforce the view that you have limited resources and probably sets a self-furfilling prophecy. Spoons - useful for eating soup, sleeping position, game we made up that is not appropriate for a public board. First I've heard of The spoon theory http://www.butyoudon...e-spoon-theory/ I asked her to count her spoons. She asked why, and I explained that when you are healthy you expect to have a never-ending supply of "spoons". But when you have to now plan your day, you need to know exactly how many "spoons" you are starting with. It doesn't guarantee that you might not lose some along the way, but at least it helps to know where you are starting. She counted out 12 spoons. She laughed and said she wanted more. I said no, and I knew right away that this little game would work, when she looked disappointed, and we hadn't even started yet. I've wanted more "spoons" for years and haven't found a way yet to get more, why should she? I also told her to always be conscious of how many she had, and not to drop them because she can never forget she has Lupus. Long winded empathy? Could actually see this being of use to children in game play - similar to existing. Sets limiting boundaries for adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Go on remind me how to install a dictionary add on for firefox. I used to have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StainlessSteelCat Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 First time I've come across it, but it's actually quite a useful analogy. As someone with a chronic illness myself - you are very much aware of energy levels although I'm always trying to push through the limits (which admittedly are quite high even compared with many healthy people). For example, at one time I thought I'd like to run a marathon and no matter what I did training wise I couldn't get past around 15 miles. I could comfortably run 10 miles, 13 miles was a bit of a stretch and just could never get past 15. 15 would leave me spent for the next day and half as well. Further even at 10-13 miles, my chances of falling over due to fatigue or getting colds and other infections - went through the roof. I kept trying for a couple of years before giving it up as bad job. Now, I run 6-7 miles 3 times a week, enjoy it and still have enough energy for the rest of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little fish Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Go on remind me how to install a dictionary add on for firefox. I used to have one. I did learn recently how to colour coordinate Microsoft outlook calender - would that be of any use to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I did learn recently how to colour coordinate Microsoft outlook calender - would that be of any use to you Google Toolbar has an auto furfill feature I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little fish Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 First time I've come across it, but it's actually quite a useful analogy. As someone with a chronic illness myself - you are very much aware of energy levels although I'm always trying to push through the limits (which admittedly are quite high even compared with many healthy people). For example, at one time I thought I'd like to run a marathon and no matter what I did training wise I couldn't get past around 15 miles. I could comfortably run 10 miles, 13 miles was a bit of a stretch and just could never get past 15. 15 would leave me spent for the next day and half as well. Further even at 10-13 miles, my chances of falling over due to fatigue or getting colds and other infections - went through the roof. I kept trying for a couple of years before giving it up as bad job. Now, I run 6-7 miles 3 times a week, enjoy it and still have enough energy for the rest of the day. Good going StainlessSteelCat 18 - 21 miles a week is a lot - and you still have enough spoons left over for the rest of the day. The analogy is rather good I agree. Am already mind hunting for coloured baking spoons for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinAndPlatonic Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Looks like they are down to two spoons of energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 I did learn recently how to colour coordinate Microsoft outlook calender - would that be of any use to you Nah I have a printed calender on the wall and some felt tip pens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Sutton Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That`s just you thinking of furnication again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XYY Man Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That`s just you thinking of furnication again. <obscure north-east/geordie reference mode> Are you, by any chance, from the Ashington/Blyth area sir...? </obscure north-east/geordie reference mode> XYY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_renting Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm going to be an embarrassing old git like that. I look forward to seeing you spooning, Mr Pin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTMark Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm reminded of that thread in which I posited that a dishwasher wouldn't quite bring us (two of us) the same benefits as a larger family in part because we didn't have enough cutlery. And someone suggesting we buy 100 teaspoons. Then I recall that stuff about austerity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I can understand this completely and I don't even have any diagnosed conditions/disabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendy Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 How coincidental, I've just been looking at latte spoons and irish coffee glasses. Indeed one can never have too many spoons it seems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hovis Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 How coincidental, I've just been looking at latte spoons and irish coffee glasses. Indeed one can never have too many spoons it seems! Latte spoons - that's a new one on me. An ex had never heard of egg spoons so I had to buy some to use, she thought they were great. If I see them in a charity shop I will be the old-fashioned coffee spoons as I just like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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