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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chronic pain and stress

kmaher3531
kmaher3531
I am a junior in high school with a very high level of anxiety, and on top of that, I have been living with chronic pain for 4 years now. The stress with school and colleges has been putting an extra strain on my body making me unable to do things. Everything hurts, and getting out of bed in the morning takes 10 minutes, getting dressed takes almost 30, and I am late to almost every class because when I walk, every bone in my body screems for me to stop. It is unbearable. This stress is so incredibly overwhelming, and it has just increased my pain levels. I have no energy, and I either want to sleep all day yet can't stay asleep. I am so frusterated and fed up, and my family and friends don't understand it. I am in so much pain and I am at a loss. My arthritis is kicking in after typing just this paragraph, and I am having a hard time writing. I need tips to help me relax and relieve this pain.
jeremy1999
jeremy1999
Hello, Kmahar. I'm sorry you're going through so much pain. You are way too young to be having these kinds of medical problems, but chronic pain can strike at any age. I was wondering if you are on any type of pain medication to help you manage your pain? There are pain management doctors who can get you on a good pain management regiment that will allow you to control your pain and function better at school. There is no reason why you should have to endure the throes of chronic pain without a proper pain management program. Any how, I hope your stress level goes down after you read this. I know what you're going through. You need to hang in there and keep on fighting through the pain. I'm going to keep you in my thoughts and prayers tonight. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs!
billwfriend
billwfriend
welcome to this group...sorry you are doing so badly now...at the high school age nobody thinks any pain is as bad as we all know it can be.....sorry....hugglies and prayers going up for you...
annettearizona
annettearizona
Hello Kmahar.& welcome..high school is very stressful and as it has already been mentioned-there are pain clinics that can help you get some relief. I know you can't take cetain meds while going off to school for relief..but I do remember having a pass to let me out of class 5 min early so I could get to my next class on time hopefully..so you might get a letter from your dr and present it to the school for that to help you some.
Others who dont have pain or health issues don't understand what you're going thru-your real friends will stick by ya while others just make fun..try to ignore the others and hold your head high that you're doing the bext that you can right now-we all have tricks-certain things that we know help us indifidually and we find ways to get things done in our own way...not the normal way,but our way!
We do find ways to live our lives!
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