Congradulations Desi on your 3 smoke free years....

That calls for a Happy, Happy Joy Dance

DreamPoet-Isn't that the truth. This board is truley a Gift from God for me it has brought me so many new friends, encouraged me when I was depressed, gave me hope when I felt there was none, brought me answers and made me laugh many times when we all needed that lift me up...

1to Talk-I am sorry that you are going thru such a difficult time with your RSD and your family. RSD is truley the most painful form of Chronic Pain that exists today per the McGill Pain Index and Family support is so important. Is it possible that you can get into see a councilor even one for pain management they can be of so much help. I see a pain management councilor as well as a psychologist. I was getting to the point where my depresson was getting out of control and I needed to find some help. It has helped me considerably to be able to sit down and talk with someone that doesn't judge me yet listens and gives me very resonable suggestions. Hang in there... We are here for you...

Many Gentle Hugs and Welcome to All Newbies...

Dawn

I agree that this is the best board out there. I've met some wonderful people that I consider my friends. We are all so different, yet so much alike. we all suffer from rsd and family and friends that don't understand what we are going thru. We all have good days and bad days, and days where we don't even want to get up out of bed. I feel so luck that we have this group.
Mary

i agree, i love coming to this board once a day, or at least every other day, to get support and just see through the internet world, a few friends who are living with rsd.
i have had my days, and weeks, and even months of horrible depression, so i understand 1to talk, but i came out the other end. ;et me tell you, you need to get better care. you need to talk seriously to your doctor to make sure you are not over medicated or taking the wrong medications, and you need to talk to a counselor or social worker about your family situation. many of us end up in an abusive relationship and feel we cannot get out of it but once you 'out' the abuser, things will get better. you need to take charge of your rsd care plan and not be a victim. make some calls today. ask here for help. i can only tell you, if you wait for someone to save you, it will probably never happen. we, each in our own way, have to be in charge of ourselves and demand the best care or it does not happen. joan

1totalk,
I for one feel just as you do most of the time.I am also called a druggie by family members. You need help from a thereapist. This disease is a monster and we all need help dealing with it. Sometimes I cry for hrs. Please hold on. We are here for you.

Love SUE K.