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  • About Me

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    mixi

    Female, 52
    GBR
    Member since February 10

    • About Me

      I have an incurable spinal disorder. I suffer constant pain and have no independence. At home all the time,I knit, I read and use the Internet. I believe in God and am a confirmed member of the Church of England.

      I have an incurable spinal disorder. I suffer constant pain and have no independence. At home all the time,I knit, I read and use the Internet. I believe in God and am a confirmed member of the Church of England.

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  • Journal

    • Pain.

      Mood May 27, 2009 8:47am

      May, 27th, 2009......

       

      Two weeks ago, my GP prescribed a drug called Gabapentin - a nerve calmant.

       

      It is having NO effect …

    • Not Sober.

      Mood April 2, 2009 2:01pm

      I joined this group because I was slipping back into my alcoholic ways, thanks to my never-ending pain.

       

      I've actually been sober for only …

    • Update.

      Mood March 31, 2009 12:04pm

      I am so fed up!

      Day in, day out, I'm struggling against intense pain.

      I don't sleep much, because being in bed is painful.

      I struggle to …

    • Why Bother?

      Mood March 29, 2009 1:40pm

      I haven't stayed sober for three days, as my heading would suggest.

      I'm drunk right now!

      God knows, I TRY, but I don't know why I bother.

      I …

    • Had It!

      Mood March 29, 2009 1:32pm

      I've had it!

      I try my best to overcome the pain, to be fair to my family.

      What am I getting in return.....?

      Sweet Fanny Adams!

      Once in a while, …

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    • Chicken Soup

      From April3third August 27

      It is so quiet on your end. Keep sending you hugs anyway.

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From April3third August 24

      Bet you could use some sunshine and a hug. Write when you can. I like hugs, too.

    • Hug

      From April3third August 23

      Another hug coming your way.

    • I’m With You

      From April3third August 21

      Hope you are finding some good books lately. I am in a lull right now. Have three to finish.

    • Shout Out

      From asadheart August 21

      I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?
      Mother Teresa

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  • Goals

    243 days sober. Last update Apr 2, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      I have spodylolisthesis. I am in constant pain and use alcohol to get me through. I'm a total wreck!

      Treatments

      Heat Not Working
      Waste of time!
      Marijuana Somewhat Helpful
      Got stoned, but little else!
    • Close Bereavement

      When my Mum died in 2004, I was devastated. I broke down, but there was no support. The local Cruise was closed, the Samaritans were dismissive. I wqas acytually really ill, having had a heart attack, but I got NO professional support.

    • Open Depression

      You don't need to have suffered a brain injury to be at odds with everyone else. I'm housebound by chronic pain and I've never liked using the phone. I'm totally isolated most of the time, so my social skills have dwindled to practically zero!

      Treatments

      Writing Not Working
      It's very lonely.
      Humex Not Working
    • Open Hypothyroidism

      Need information.

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