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  • About Me

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    abbaby

    Female, 31, Married
    USA
    Member since September 10, 2007

    • About Me

      I am a performing artist and a want to be writer. I teach choir part time to 6th and 7th graders. I love my students, but have trouble dealing with the "professional" demands. I have a degree in vocal performance, and I need to start singing again....its killing my spirit not to be. This stupid pain, and working to much have been in the way...but my dream is to be a professional singer someday soon (i feel like I am getting too old). I have been married for 3 years to a wonderful man who is my best friend. I love him! I try to live each day as best as I can, and not waste my time here on earth. I love to dance and paint, and I also love to knit. I write poetry profusely, and love to write memories down too!

      I am a performing artist and a want to be writer. I teach choir part time to 6th and 7th graders. I love my students, but have trouble dealing with the "professional" demands. I have a degree in vocal performance, and I need to start singing again....its killing my spirit not to be. This stupid pain, and working to much have been in the way...but my dream is to be a professional singer someday soon (i feel like I am getting too old). I have been married for 3 years to a wonderful man who is my best

  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for October 9, 2008

      Mood October 9, 2008 12:31pm

      i did well yesterday....1 and1/2hours worth of dishes, and cooked dinner.  I need my hubby to help though. I really hope he does some dishes and …
    • excuses

      Mood October 9, 2008 12:29pm

      so I feel like I have no clothes that fit...meds have made me gain about 15 pounds, and nothing looks good.  Had to get some tops that fit over …
    • Journal Entry for October 3, 2008

      Mood October 3, 2008 2:12pm

      dishes, steamed a shirt  2 good things, and even one on a really bad day!
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    • Little Love

      From miahugsandprayers May 11

      Sending you a big heart as you need it right now.One thing I will say is when your hubby is not around suround yourself with things that please you.Go and meet freinds,go shopping ,relax with a good book.What I ahve learned over the years is that he can,t make you happy only you can.Your life do,s not depend on others it depends on you own happiness.I am always here if you need to chat.

    • Rainbow

      From mianutzy April 13

      Well how about a pretty rainbow... you are right about the peace hug looking a bit intimidating or something.... I think its the shades LOL MIA

    • Hug

      From mianutzy April 12

      Thinking of you on Easter... hope things are going well for you today. Hugs Mia

    • Gold Star

      From mianutzy March 28

      Vigorous excercise helps kick in those good endorphins. So your shovel therapy isn't a bad idea at all. Thanks for the hug you sent me. Later.

    • Moment of Peace

      From mianutzy March 26

      Here is another dose of hug.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      I was in a car accident 3 years ago, and now I have ended up with chronic tension headaches from suboccipital nerualgia. I have also had other conditions that I think contribute to my sensitivity. It has been over a year since the headaches started, and the past two and a half months have been intense. My pain meds go in and out of working to help, and I am really frustrated with that right now. I am trying to maintain and not let this keep me from my work and the things I love.

      Treatments

      TENS Working / Worked
      works well when I use it sparingly...all my docs said it loses effectiveness if used too much
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      sometimes it helps! But I have to be able to be home and in bed todo it.
      Nerve Blocks Somewhat Helpful
      first set, got 15 good days, second set 5 good days.....next time they are getting lasered away.
      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      Helps, but it seems I have to keep going back
      TENS Working / Worked
      works well when I use it sparingly...all my docs said it loses effectiveness if used too much
    • Close Accidents

      just over 3 years ago, i was in a car accident. i was t-boned on my driver's side by a car turing. the fault is of question really, but no one will ever know. it was traumatic, and still is. i fear driving sometimes, and i relive it way too much. i have chronic tension headaches from this unfortunate event, and i wish i could go back in time

      Treatments

      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      good, but it seems to need to be ongoing, and i get 20 per year from insurance.
      Acupuncture Working / Worked
      it is helpful, but slow, and more pills are involved. i need to be patient with it
    • Open Myofascial Pain Syndrome

      I have been in intractable pain for about 4 years now. They go back and forth telling me the do not know what is wrong with me, but my most recent diagnosis is myofacial syndrome, and that has helped me understand what is going on with my body better.

      Treatments

      Neurontin Working / Worked
      I believe this is helping....it helps keep the nerves from firing in a painful way.
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      Carisoprodol Working / Worked
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