Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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jancam
jancam
Okay, so I'm very new at
this. By that I mean this site and this tablet I'm using. So I'll just have to say a general thanks to my new"friends" until I figure out how to do personal ones. I'm adding to my goal of just getting through another day. Today's goals are to add something personal to my profile and to ask you guys to request me for a friend. I seem to have lost all of my self esteem along with everything else lost to pain and illness. I feel like I'm imposing or something when I request a friend. Do you guys relate to this loss of self esteem?
tendonshurt
tendonshurt
I understand your self doubt. I promise you that you are not imposing upon any of us by asking us to be friends. I'm sure you'll find alot of comfort here. We are all here for support, understanding, sharing, helping and friendships. I had to learn how to accept all the love and kindness offered to me here. I'm so used to being the giver. It was and still is hard for me to recieve. Jump in and have fun.

Healing hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well spoken , tendonshurt. I have to 2nd that. It is also much easier for me to give than receive.
hugs n best wishes to all my fellow c.p.suffers.
May 2012' bring many blessings to all,
love,hugs n prayers,Vicky xxxxxxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
I totally relate. Being in this group, where everyone knows and understands what living with chronic pain is like, has helped me to feel "normal", not strange, not different, not isolated. I began to feel normal, worth something, worth a lot! It's a process.

I sent you a friend request this morning. Look to the left of this page, under "profile". Click on "friends" and when the page pops up, you'll see "you've received a friend request" or something like that. Click on accept, and you've got a friend.

Being friends with someone means you can access their profiles if theirs is private, among other things which escape my mind at the moment!

But, we're all friends with each other as soon as you join, so don't sweat it.

Any other questions, ask away!

Hugs, Theresa
sammyo1
sammyo1
I have made a wonderful friend through a on line support group. We spoke for yrs & then emailed & then phoned when need be. Love her dearly & I thank the support groups & internet for finding her. I call her my best Cyber buddy.
Really sometimes it has nothing to do with where you meet & the good thing about online groups like this is we are all somewhat in the same boat.
Its amazing how your self esteem can take a hit. After all living a life like this can cut your off from so many & its hard to find common ground with others who just dont understand.
I'm glad your here & think you'll make some wonderful friends.
Give it some time to get to know others & know your in a place that we can relate.
God bless & the very best of luck to you. Sammy