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I read your posts earlier this morn.. before I had to leave my cocoon... and I pondered all a lot..because one of the reasons I have hit a new "low" and came here..is because of some actions of my family.. I only have 1 sibling, he is married 2 daughters.. I am not, no kids .. ..just me an...

Oooh Alaska ! Don't get me started on my 4 pawed BFF !! Seriousky don't think I'd still be here if it weren't for him. He is a terrier mix.. literally rescued from the street. He, like I , has alot of "issues" LOLOLO ... he landed in my life shortly after the pain pump was implanted.. and ...

!!, DDD.. same as you ! Only for whatever reason, mine started in the neck..I've had 6 surgeries total.. because, as you pointed out, once onelevel is operated on and fused.. it puts pressure on the level above and below.. and they they go as well. Mine, went like dominos ..with one level needing to...

This too shall pass.. as Frame quotes..I smiled when I read that, because it was something my mother used to always say ... SCROB..first, I don't think depression..or this support Board have an age limit ! Depression hits people at different stages of their lives and as the result of unique "tr...

I have actually done some major googling on it! HA !! I did find some info on it may be a sign of magnesium depletion in the body of all things and then info on it raises certain hormone levels.. that make you feel better. The "feel" better part is true..until I wake up with a sugar headac...

I know this may sound like a crazy question.. but maybe not when I explain. I am being treated for chronic pain with an implanted intrcathter pump.. which pumps Fentanyl in me 24/7..I also take Codeine Tylenol for breakthrough pain, diazapam for muscle relaxant..and yes, anxiety, and Trazodone for m...

Something there is hope in fixing.. LoLoLo..seriously..! Besides, isn't always the case ..it's the " little" things that just set us OVER !

So, how is your hair doing ?

Seriously, I don't think there is a one of us that can truley defin anything wecmay be going through or feeling with "Logic". Feelings and logic rarely go hand in hand.. What you said about not having or finding "joy", is something I have been struggling with for a very long time...

You are right ...feeling like you are an outsider amongst people you thought were your friends is a terrible feeling... I suspect most everyone here has felt those very same feelings ! Some, like you, cut...some, eat to dull the pain, othersbmay drink ..etc..my point being, we all try to find someth...

I've been reading some of your posts and you clearly are a thoughtful person in all you write to others. Yes, I do get bored at times..I try to play online scrabble..love scrabble..! I am active in my church and have things I can do from home.. but the reality is.. I just don't feel much interest in...

I read your post as well, and would echo Frame ! While I am much older than you, I remember all to well those days in school and how cruel people who claim to be your "frind" can be. Sometimes all it takes is one person to start a cycle of hurtfullness, that others don't feel strong enough...

My pump is an inplanted infusion pump, catheter line is in my lower spine. The pump doses 24/7, mine has fentanyl in it. I take additional meds during the day for hreakthrough pain and Trazadone at night to sleep. My main issue is my neck, as far as lack of range of motion. I am fused from c3/4 to c...

First, let me just share that my family has a history of depression and sadly suicide. It's a scary fact to come to terms with growing up and now that I am in my 50's. I have always had anxiety issues, but never fully understood it..especially social anxiety. My current "bout".. stems from...

I read your post and just wanted to shout out "YES"...I am oddly feeling in this very same place..Feels like waay to much has happened and tired of pretending none of it matters.. I feel empty too.. I don't know why I even exist. So, I guess all I can share right now, is that I feel it too...

I feel like I am pretty good at giving friends.. and "other" advice.. I can tell them to BREATH when they feel life is crashing... but ME ? Truthfully .. they don't know how much I am hurting.. in every way. Sadly, my family has a history of depression and suicide.. I know what the full ef...