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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cherrychanga 07/17/2011

I got myself out of the house today. My neighbor can't drive because he lost all vision in one eye and most in the other from a brain tumor. He does all kinds of things for me and I do some cooking and driving for him.

He needed to go to Walmart and I hadn't been anywhere under my own steam for quite a while and so off we went. It always amazes me how many things I didn't know I needed until seeing them! I probably didn't need 7 new summer shirts and 2 hoodies, but retail therapy does wonders for the attitude!

When we got back, I gave my sister a haircut and put banana bread in the oven. I am feeling the need to stop, now!!!

Hugs,

Cherry (momentarily normal)

deleted_user 07/17/2011

Hi Cherry,

Sounds like a perfectly delightful productive day! Good for you! I love banana bread, wish I could sneak a slice. Now enjoy the rest of your day!

Hugs, Cathy

J0KEYJ 07/17/2011

biggest hugs cherry..wish you could send me a slice banana bread yum yum

serenityha 07/17/2011

oh i share your joy! yes, retail therapy is great and at a bargain, too. so glad you have this relationship with your neighbor. that's what community is about. yeah, i wish i could share in that banana bread. mmmmmm! very glad that you've had a "normal" day!!! listen to yourself and take a break. many hugs!

cherrychanga 07/17/2011

It's actually whole wheat, banana oatmeal bread. I always tweak recipes and most of the time, I don't follow one at all! I enjoy baking, but don't do as much now that my kids are grown.

Ok...add laundry to my list and I'm done in.....

Tired hugs,
Cherry

GTK 07/17/2011

Glad that you had this chance to get out from your normal routine. A change of scene and a bit of retail therapy can do wonders.
Take care... Gaye... xxx

deleted_user 07/18/2011

Oh what a good shopping trip will do for a person. Yes you needed 7 new shirts as you never know when you will need them, and dont feel bad the other day I did not want to do laundry and went out and bought new underwear instead of washing.

deleted_user 07/18/2011

Good for you Cherry,
Even at times our bodies are in pain and our normal answer would be; "No, can't do that now or today", just to force ourselves to get out can make a world of difference in our mental outlook which truly does help our pain even if we have to pay for these outings with pain afterward.
I'm happy you just went for it & even enjoyed it.
Take care,
Rhonda

deleted_user 07/18/2011

You go girl yes shopping always helps and just getting out of the house helping others or your self does do wonders. Gentle healing hugs.

cherrychanga 07/18/2011

Ohhh...I'm paying for it today. I have some added stress, too. I'll report later. Off to unload on my shrink!!!

Hugs,
Cherry

deleted_user 07/18/2011

I love those days, not sure how they work.. one day in misery, then one day on the top of the world! (sadly, next day misery usually..) But ride that natural high whenever you can. I fantasize about those days when I am in pain, lol!

deleted_user 07/18/2011

take each day you have like that and make the best of it! Glad you got some normalcy back

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