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pain

cloudberryyyCasual Contributor

pain

i feel so trapped and alone because of my chronic pain. i hate having to wake up in pain, thinking of the worst situations, having to think twice over actions before acting on it to prevent aggravating the pain, even when making slight moves or shifts while resting. the fear of pain drives me crazy. not to mention the incredible toll it has on your mental health and emotional wellbeing too.

i can't even explain the loss and how crushed i feel. it's like i'm slowly watching myself fade away, grieving parts of myself that i've lost.

(also i'm new here so if theres anything that i might need to know about posting or anything like that please inform me)

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hopeful_hannahModerator

Re: pain

Hello @cloudberryyy Welcome to the SANE forums, we are really glad to have you here with us. Thank you for showing up and sharing so openly and honestly, that's not always easy to do.

I'm sorry to hear you are in so much pain it sounds like it is really affecting your quality of life. I'm sorry, I don't have anything clever to say that can help take that away for you I know. I think it's really good that you are reaching out today and sharing how you're feeling. I'm sure others will jump in to welcome you and offer support.

Have you got any supports in place at all?

SANE offers support through the Recovery Club program. It's free and access is pretty much immediate. Here is the link if you're interested: Welcome to SANE’s Recovery Club

Here is a link to the Community Guidelines as well: Community Guidelines - SANE Forums

Sending you all my best. You're not alone.

HH

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cloudberryyyCasual Contributor

Re: pain

Thank you for your reply. 💕 I would say yes but reaching out is hard when I don't really have anyone whose free to talk to or understands what its like to be in debilitating pain 24/7.

Again, thank you so much 🫂

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redpanda303Casual Contributor

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I wish I had some solid help for you. I just wanted to say I know how you feel, I’m a fellow chronic pain sufferer. I know the ‘you’re not alone’ spiel isn’t all that helpful. I hope there has been something nice in your day today, even if it was just a tasty drink or seeing someone smile 💛

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BAOModerator

Re: pain

Thank you for sharing @redpanda303 , and also welcome to the forums

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cloudberryyyCasual Contributor

Re: pain

i'm sorry for the late reply, but thank you so much for your reponse! it helps to know i'm not alone. 🫂

also thank you so much, you're so kind. i hope the same for you <3

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cloudberryyyCasual Contributor

Re: pain

i'll consider reaching out, thank you :)

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cloudberryyyCasual Contributor

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thank you!!

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