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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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Thanks @Zoe7

I do like to think about, remember and tell about the humerous moments in my life. It certainly lightens the load

I went for a walk this afternoon - I can walk further without pain now - not as far as I used to but I am working on it

There is a beautiful big dog living in a house over the road from me. I saw his family going out as I was walking home and I went and talked to him for a while. He seemed to be having a conversation with me - telling me how his family had gone away forever and could he please go home with me - he really frowned and looked unhappy. I am not in the mood for a dog. This guy is friendly but big. I was bitten once and I am twice shy but I like this dog.

Anyway.

I hope your mother is recovering - it must be hard for her if she can't talk - I am glad she can write now. You sister seems to be having a hard time - you have so much responsibility there - I understand

Thinking of you and thanks again

Dec

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Emelia8Senior Contributor

Re: Life can be a Pain

Hi @Owlunar ... been reading along, though not responding much lately. Glad you got the dentist trip done, and tooth fixed.

Its great that you are able to do some decent walks again. And extra nice that you had the neighbours dog to chat to.

Sending you some love dear Dec. Please know that even when I'm not around much, I am always thinking of you.

Emelia 🤗💕

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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ohhh hugs and hugs my second mum @Owlunar

@Emelia8, @Zoe7 , @Faith-and-Hope

Mr shaz wants to rebuild now on our land block

but still going to keep mum`s place !!!!!!!!!!

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

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Great tat you can walk a bit further without too much pain @Owlunar 👍

I have told Mum I am never going to play charades with her because she is rubbish at it lol ...and my lip reading skills are pretty bad - but in my defence there are tubes in the way so I am at a disadvantage. Writing is good ...and we can have a conversation that way for the present.

It seems like you have found a new friend ...I know I would be totally lost without Tobes ..and Clover has certainly given me so much pleasure in the last few months ...I miss Cat though - just not the same without her

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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hello @Owlunar , how are you today xx

hope you are feeling a bit better xx

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OwlunarSenior Contributor

Re: Life can be a Pain

Hi @Htoo

I said I would get in touch with you because you asked something about ABI

If this means Acquired Brain Injury I do know something about that - just a little

I had a friend with that for a long time - only after his accident - I know it's really difficult

Could you let me know more about this? It is a cause of grief - I understand - a person loses a lot when this happens

Dec

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OwlunarSenior Contributor

Re: Life can be a Pain

Hi @Shaz51 @Zoe7 @Emelia8 @Faith-and-Hope @Anastasia @utopia @Shaz51

I am so pleased tonight - I went and had my feathers shampooed, cut and blow-waved this afternoon and it feels so good and looks so tidy

I am the tidy-owl tonight

Dec

It makes such a difference to have tidy feathers

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OwlunarSenior Contributor

Re: Life can be a Pain

Thanks @Faith-and-Hope

Dec 🦉😊

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

Re: Life can be a Pain

💞 @Owlunar

G'night ..... 💤

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AnastasiaSenior Contributor

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Sounds lovely @Owlunar 💞✔️🌷

Night to you both 😴

@Faith-and-Hope @Owlunar 💕

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