Absolutely! I notice that I will snap or yell at people for no reason. I don't mean to do it, but I hate when people ask me the same questions over and over again. I really get frustrated when people who don't understand chronic pain try to tell me how I really feel. I see a counselor for anger management now, so I can learn some coping skills.
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Heavens, yes!!! I used to be a fun, patient, outgoing person. Not anymore. :(
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Hi Folks,
I just reread this thread, and it occurs to me that while we're all no longer the "freaking rays of sunshine" we used to be, is anyone doing anything about it? Solutions to offer? My best adaptation (as I've discussed elsewhere before) is that I no longer talk about anything medical (relating to myself) with anyone outside my "inner circle". Since I've stopped talking (i.e. complaining) I've stopped alienating people. Making it a point—i.e. making time—to laugh and do something I truly enjoy—that brings/gives me joy—every day has also been very therapeutic. Acting/being silly like I used to is—for me—part of this. Avoiding the opposite (things that causes stress/unhappiness) is another. I choose my battles more carefully. ...The more I sit here and try to think of other things, the more apparent it becomes how much is in that simple statement—I choose my battles more carefully. Doc |
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Lost in space, yes, I was an avid watcher as a kid. I, like you, tend to let things slide a bit also, but that's always been my personality. I do find having the TV on or the radio helps, distracts from pain, I listen to different white noise generators, generally rainfall at night to try to sleep. I'm new to doing these types of web pages but decided I needed to read what others go through. I'm laid back, folks think I'm doing great, but inside doesn't feel great. I'm still fairly patient but I can't do much so not much to "test" my patience. But all in all, I'm more withdrawn, and let more slide past. For myself, I'm in enough pain, I don't need to add mental stress too. Just my thoughts. Now how do I post. Can you tell I'm green at this |
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I snap out more often, but my biggest change has been how sedentary I've become. It's the inactivity that's going to do me in if I don't make a change. |
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You just did. If you meant starting a new thread, on each forum page (where all the threads/discussions are listed) there's a button at the top left of the threads entitled "New Thread". Click on that, and away you go. If you have other questions, check out the FAQ section. Most will be answered there. Doc |
I posted on this some time ago
Since then I have made a conscious effort to identify what can trigger me and I have noticed I can be on a short fuse about 40 minutes after I take Endone or, if the subject of money is raised, I become extremely anxious. So, I've stopped taking Endone and told my family and friends not to talk to me about money. It's a bit tough at the minute as our government has just announced the budget that's going to shaft the disabled and those who regularly require GP visits so it's a hot topic. But, there you go, there is hope, and with time I'm sure I can regain my equanimity ....:eek:
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And this is how I have been feeling lately
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I awake from the throbbing in my hips and knees My head I want to take off and hold it My right upper back burn Can't stand on my own feet they hurt so badly Fingers what fingers Where the ocean be so vast in its calm We were only hour away from the devestation We too incurred trouble Trouble getting my medicines that and WHAT the HOSPITAL did medicine related I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT BE THE REASON I REFUSE Forget about refuse The last two surgeons said Loud and clear NO SURGERY "To many things going on" And nausea has become a real issue No changes in Meds I do smoke cannabis as ALL DOCTORS KNOW including when under any procedure or sugery However I have an additional factor My gut other than the nausea has a feeling Something is up I know me I FEEL ME THERE IS ONE CHANGE An abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables cannot get enough of them I mean in abundance For example if it's celery It will be the whole bunch If it be romaine lettuce a head for me Carrots raw can't get enough one other drug my pain specialist took me off of as it did not help the hips or knees or hands that wakes me from my sleep NORTRYPTALINE (spelling off) And the nausea started about a month ago Wondering if it is hormonal My two girls get their period It does affect me I do not like having to smoke It is a hit small every few hours The only thing that helps And I'll do whatever to avoid vomiting after my second screwed up cervical fixing I did not fuse the first time I think that's because I went back to work to soon it was two weeks And a year later PCDF four months later found my breast cancer 6 months after second surgry Had taken off my breasts hoping to arrest it Now there are being tests to rule out my last MRI This past January either a bone infection in my lumbar area or matatastic disease (cancer) Today we start the bloodwork the beginning of the end of what's going on TO EVERYONE WHO SUFFERS CHRONIC PAIN THE NEXT TIME SOMEONE SAYS YOU DON'T LOOK THAT BAD I WANT TO SAY mind you it's only in my head Want to say The next te you have a real hard time with elimaniting number two Just remember what you just said Chances are noone other than yourself in the John noone there to see the pain on your face A side effect from Meds Hence the reason for my gross analogy You just never know Like my grown up poet Saraeve and epilepsy it's invisible But oh when that MONSTER PAIN HITS all please remove yourself And leave me in an air conditioned room with a clean hard surface to lay on I think I said enough I'm not out to scare anyone This is my story Be well as well as you can be Love to all in the world Me |
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