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 10/27/2011

I wanted to share the response from my therapist after I emailed the 'Letter to Normals' for him to read.

Hi Cherry, I made a copy, it's a great piece. Concise and clear while being respectful and honest. It occurred to me that the letter is also quite appropriate to chronic depression. All the things said in the letter could apply to how people treat those with serious depression, like if you'd just try st. john's wort all would be well. Sometimes it just takes suffering to build true compassion.

Thanks.

Dean

4solace 10/27/2011

Wow!

deleted_user 10/27/2011

It is snowing outside!!!!

Whoda thought a doc would get it?

deleted_user 10/27/2011

lol sunny where do you live that you would say that? XP
And I agree and am so happy at least one doctor gets it and is on the side of their patients!

deleted_user 10/27/2011

Well, I meant that if a doctor actually "got it" it would have to be snowing outside.

SOrry, guess it did not translate well at all. Did not mean to confuse everyone!

But glad that you got a laugh anyway.

deleted_user 10/27/2011

Cherry,

You just gotta put the St John's wart comment on the "did you know" thread! That one is great!!!

I have heard that when I am in lotsa pain and feeling sad. Guess it works for pain too!!! LOL

deleted_user 10/27/2011

Very nice, just as it should be.

deleted_user 10/28/2011

XD I figured you weren't saying you were in hell (i.e. hell would freeze over before a doctor got it) but I got quite the good chuckle.

deleted_user 10/28/2011

That is nice that the doctor took the time to read and then email you back. I have heard that this "Letter to Normals" has been used for all type's of people like those who have Lupus or CP it can apply to quite a few which is good.

cherrychanga 10/28/2011

He is the best! When I've been in a hopeless atate, he calls me a day or two later to make sure I'mok. He encourages me to call or email whenever I need to talk and always gets right back to me.

I know, that of ll the healthcare providers I've seen, he is the only one who really takes things seriously and understands my struggle with life.

Last year, I told him that he had given me 'BAD ADVICE' about something. He sort of chuckled and asked if I'd like to risk a little more!

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