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I'm not doing great at all today. I'm feeling down. I also keep beating myself up for everything and feel like I'm just failing. I need a break from everything. It's getting so hard that I don't know how to keep going anymore especially since I can't talk to anyone around me as they are leaving me or don't understand.
Hope you don’t mind me reaching out I just really need a chat and though I could come on here and vent and talk for a bit.
@amber22💗, I was scared of not being able to finish, but I did, thankfully
I finished it last Monday, the pain and swelling is still there and seems to get worse with exertion 😔. No clear cut explanation has been found, I’ve had blood tests and things look okay, but still having issues. If you’re under 30, things are supposed to be good, aren’t they?
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amber22Senior Contributor
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Yay good on you for finishing it! That must be such a relieving feeling @creative_writer
I am sure everything will be fine, but I'm sorry that you're still experiencing the pain. It might be from overworking the muscle. Hopefully they can let you know soon. My wrist used to get very sore and tender after I would spend a lot of time typing on my laptop because of overuse. Rest up and pop some ice or heat on it if you can xx
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@amber22, my mum wants me to see a different GP for another opinion because my mum recently got diagnosed with arthritis even though she has had issues for years now. Mum wants to make sure it’s all okay. I think things sort of flared up during the mixed episode too, stress is never good for the body. I had been in a bad mental space for so long, it’s only recently I’ve started feeling better. I am probably prone to overuse being hypermobile. My poor joints haven’t been too happy since I was a teen, with reg stiffness and swelling at times, but you just have to learn to live with it. Health professionals don’t typically understand joint hypermobility either
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Hi @creative_writer@Kyle1
I hope you are both okay.
Thanks @amber22 nearly done.
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
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Feeling sad tonight @Birdofparadise8
I thank you for thinking of me.
God bless 🙏
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
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Oh I’m sorry to hear that @Kyle1.
I’m here with you alright.
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tymeModerator
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Hugs @Kyle1 .
I'll be sad with you tonight. The piece of sadness is still in my heart.
But I'm smiling on the outside.
I'll be heading off to peer group chat soon. Wanna come?
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