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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Can we give it a rest...please!

cherrychanga
cherrychanga
When I discovered this site a couple weeks ago, I thought it was wonderful. So many people welcomed me and offered understanding and empathy...I could have cried at the discovery.

The last few days have been so full of antagonistic comments and snide remarks between certain members that the anxiety it's causing me makes me want to reconsider.

Please...please give it up so we can have our gentle space back. I don't want to leave.

Cherry
cherrychanga
cherrychanga
HAHAHA...thanks. That's perfect!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Disagreements happen in the best of families. Overall it is a place of support. The ignore button is better than the report button in my opinion because it does settle down on it's own and hugs and smiles return.
cherrychanga
cherrychanga
All seems to be calm today and for that, I'm grateful. I truly appreciate all of you for your support and understanding!

Cherry
sheltoesmom
sheltoesmom
Chronic pain makes some people just plain mean. But, we don't have to take their "bait" and engage in a feud. Usually those folks posting hateful remarks would be fine, if not medicated or in pain. Actually, I have to visualize the "meds" or the pain doing the snarky posting...not the person. I get a giggle out of seeing a pill" type" on a computer. Ha!
I am fairly new also, and have been mostly an onlooker. I will try to post more often after reading the positive responses in this thread.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hi hon please do not leave your needed here i hope i have not upset you .your a wonderful person hugs minnie we all are in pain and somtimes we do tend to do that god bless sweetie hugs minnie
cherrychanga
cherrychanga
Oh Minnie...you never upset me! Thanks for the kind words.

Hugs right back,

Cherry
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello cherry,

I have been a member of this group for a few weeks and enjoy being so, if I notice anyone having a "pop" at each other, I ignore them. There is such a lot going on in people like us lives and sometimes it is easy to be disagreeable to strangers when in chronic pain than face to face with friends and family.
I am certain the longer you stay, the more you will settle, there is so much love and support within this group.
Blessings,

Mary - England
deleted_user
deleted_user
As long as it remains objective and not personal, even if the concepts are difficult, or a person disagrees with them, it is helpful (dare I say "nice") to openly discuss things imo.