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@Former-Member @Glisten @Judi9877 @rav3n @ENKELI @Shaz51

I have actually had a busy day today, which means that tomorrow, my back is going to be sore from the extra walking. But it was worth getting out today.

I had my Dare to Dream workshop this morning. Which was centered around grief and loss.

I then picked up a Hatsune Miku beach figure off Facebook Marketplace, for my daughter to add to her collection.

Then drove into the city to take the Weird Architecture photo and manage to find some colourful graffiti in the side street next to the building for this week's images. Lol I didn't have to walk too far, but my back was still in spasam by the time I arrived back at the car 😩

Then I drove to the cemetery to take the symmetry photos and didn't even stop at my fiancée's grave, as the anniversary of his death is on the 30th of this month, so I will put some flowers on his grave then.

I feel like I achieve a lot today. Well, it is a lot compared to my normal daily level of activity.

Now it is time for a rest on the bed, while I try to find a true crime to watch.

https://youtu.be/KC5H9P4F5Uk?si=JbeTkrGiU7g6dUqR

I've been to Broome a couple times @Mustang67 I liked the bench seats in cemeteries. Guess peeps go there for a chat .

well done for all the things you have done today my awesome friend @Mustang67

rest up my friend and take care tomorrow

@Glisten , @Former-Member , @TAB , @Judi9877

@TAB I find it very peaceful at that cemetery. And they have so many beautiful spots scattered around the normal headstones. Sometimes that is where I go, if I need to think. And talk to my fiancee's plaque. I normally end up in tears, but sometimes that is the release that I need, to feel better.

oh, jeez @Mustang67 sounds intense

Thank you @Shaz51 I have an appointment in out patients at hospital tomorrow and the walk from the carpark to the hospital puts me in so much pain. And this time I am seeing a surgeon who I have never seen before, so I don't actually know where I am going. It is going to cause me so much pain.

This is where I wish someone was there for me for a change and drive me in and drop me at the entrance. But I am normally the one doing that for my mum.

Plus I am helping my mum out in the morning, so by Thursday night I will hardly be able to walk without being in pain. And the doctor won't prescribe me with any strong pain medication, in case I take too many of them, like I have done in the past.

I have just purchased some osteo paracetamol as it has a higher dose of paracetamol in it. And I will have to see if the ex will rub some gel [edited by moderator] (which is normally used on horses) into my back, as it really seems to help. But that depends on his mood.

@TAB it is. I can't stand in the one spot for more than 90 seconds without all the muscles in my lower back and around my hips going into spasam. And I can't walk for more than 2 minutes without the same thing happening. So I have to stop a lot and sit down. So like going to the hospital there are no seats between the long walk from the carpark to the hospital. And then I normally have to wait in a line. Sometimes I just sit down and wait until everyone is seen to, then go up to reception.

I have been like this for years, and it has effected all areas of my life. Just what you need on too of depression etc.

jeez ya got me beat @Mustang67 way worse than me re back

yes, depression as well. got cut off 'narcotic' pain meds not that long ago re me

@TAB I think mine is because I have spent so much time in bed because of my depression, that I have loss muscle mass. And of course the side effect of both medication is weight gain, and because of the depression, I have been eating comfort food. So more weight gain. So I think the muscle are no longer strong enough.

At this stage I am planning to see a physio that has a machine that can measure the muscle loss and can pin point where the muscle loss is. Then they can prepare an exercise program designed to strengthen the muscles that need it. But I have to try and get some of my super to be able to afford it. But if it means getting my life back and being able to walk regularly, I am prepared to sacrifice my super for that.

hmm @Mustang67 probs not worth your super, nor does it need it (?) ..can get dietician on medicare just start off slow w walking and 10% a week phps and dont try to do it every day at first would be my suggestion