I'm taking prednisone and feeling very good these days. As I taper down, I wonder which direction I'm going. I am hoping that it has taken care of the major inflammation and that the stage has been set for healing to happen. However, I know I must brace myself for the fact that as I taper down, my symptoms may begin to worsen. These feelings of hopefulness and bleakness occupy my thoughts so much of the time when I am on my own. I know that I need to stop thinking in terms of miracles and downward spirals and somehow just gauge where I'm at in a non-judgemental way and take medication as needed. I feel more relaxed just writing this.