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Life can be a Pain

DecadianSenior Contributor

Life can be a Pain

Hi @BlueBay@Zoe7@Former-Member@Faith-and-Hope@utopia@oceangirl@TAB@Shaz51@PeppiPatty

I know there are more people I could tag but maybe I will think them up as I go along - actually I already have

I think I need my own thread - mostly my problem is chronic pain syndrome - I damaged my spine with the sporting excesses of my youth - a long time ago now - and I managed to rearrange it when I fell of my pushbike in a wind storm nearly 22 years ago and that seems a long time ago now but there is nothing they can do except treat the pain - and I do have Section 8 medication and I see a pain specialist

And the pain has been worse lately and wears me down and I get fed up and very tired -

I have issues with my mother as well - and although she died 2 years ago I still have bad times now and again - she was abusive and as well as I know myself and her this can get to me at times - and this is another reason I opened my own thread

Then there is TS - my Toxic Sister - she was under my skin for a while but not at the moment

So yesterday I felt so bad when I went to see the doctor about my back pain - and my pain specialist has cut my medication back several times over the last few years and she has gone too far - and I started to tell my doctor - yes - I cope with the pain better since my mother died - but it's driving me crackers atm and so are the memories of my mother

So that's it for now - I have had trouble opening this thread for some reason but now I have - I will run my own story - I would like to think I don't need to but yes - I do

You are all such wonderful supportive people - you are my soft place to land - that is so true

And anyone I have missed I will tag as I go along

Lots of hugs everyone

Dec

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OwlunarSenior Contributor

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Actually - I am not hurt @Zoe7 though I could have been if I had landed on my right knee - but I didn't and I see the whole thing are one of the funny things that keep happening to me

But thanks - I appreciate the concern

I have been texting with my daughter and I am about it change my clothes and get a taxi down to see her - she is in bed and doesn't want to eat so I won't be there for long but I am really looking forward to seeing her

Dec

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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I am so glad you are not hurt @Owlunar - it could have been worse so glad you didn't land on the other knee. Enjoy your visit with your daughter - hope she can eat soon.

I am heading off to work but will still check in to see how you are later today. Hugs

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

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@Owlunar Have a good visit with your daughter.

It must be disconcerting landing on the floor, but yes you cant fall further lol ... you are a lovely lady with a lovely sense of humour.

So glad you are going off to work in a happier headspace. @Zoe7

I am off to joint appointment with therapist. In our last one, we left feeling we had opened the can or worms, so I am wondering if we get to sort through the worms or find a better container ...

Take Care

Apple

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TABSenior Contributor

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I’m sorry for what’s happened @Owlunar and don’t be bothered ambos they see all sorts. My upper back froze up couple years ago, I struggled to get out of bed, any movement was like an electric shock. Called ambulance after pain meds and went to hosp all smelly. They had no answers. Ended up walking home. And it hasn’t happened since. Weird.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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I hope your appointment went well today @Appleblossom and that can of worms didn't get opened too much. It is hard when those mworms start coming out though and even harder to put them back in so I hope it wasn't too much for you today

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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I am so glad you are not hurt @Owlunar, how are you tonight

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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I’m glad you’re ok @Owlunar

im trying to picture the fall.

Hope your daughter is feeling ok. I’m guessing it takes time to recover from the operation.

Hope you sleep well. ❤️

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

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There are a few worms to work through. Mostly we are managing it, but also walking on egg shells. Hope your day at school was good.

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Enjoy your a DTR dec

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OwlunarSenior Contributor

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Hi @BlueBay

I know you are taking time out but you might be coming into read

I have recovered from the fall - as I wasn't hurt expect having some sore muscles I have to see the whole thing as funny - I think I was tangled up in my little blanket because I wasn't planning on sleeping right then

So I had the light on which was helpful - and I was dressed and even had my glasses on - dreaming that I was falling was weird -

My daughter is recovering - she is getting the stitches out today - she will be able to play her guitar properly then - I am a musician too and know it's always better to get back to our instrument of choice

I find Christmas tough too - I understand - there is no need for me to explain - but it is a time that brings up hard memories or enhances the things that are currently hard to deal with

Sending my best wishes

Dec

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