I am very sorry to hear this, Chris. I do know the feeling. Can I help? I still have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Wow does that happen often? I dont know if I ever had one dislocation does it hurt and do you put it back in like on TV where they just hit it against a wall.

I know it is tough but you are one tough person so Just accept and move on I hate to see you so down on yourself. I know easier said then done but I was trying to be hard you know tough love but for us it is so hard as we know what you are going through.

You are usually really positive so I hope tomorrow is a better day but we all need those days were we just are mad at the world

Hey Chris, all I can say is try to stay in the moment, don't project out too much, kwim? That makes for a slippery slope, at least for me. You've a right to be tired. And the pain is the pits. Been down in the dumps myself, so freakin frustrated bc can't do this, can't do that, blah blahblah. I have my moments then scratch my way back from the edge. I've posted before about a site called metanoia. I believe they state it correctly - coping skills must exceed (or at least balance the scales with) emotional/physical pain. At this point I feel like I've tried it all but I'm digging in, trying to read a new book, Buddha's Brain, and signed up for a free enewsletter (Just One Thing) from one of the authors (Rick Hanson). Please hang on, even if it's by a thread :( and yeah, I'm telling myself the same thing and trying not to dismiss my own pep talk :0 Compassion for ourselves is a concept I'm just starting to explore. I think pain has potential for eroding that. But the sleep problems wreak havoc. Are the nightmare related to a new med or dosage? Will they pass after an adjustment period or can you adjust when you take them? Anyway, sorry to ramble. I care, Raggedy

Chris,

Please, please do not give up....EDS sucks and it creates other problems and a lot of pain.

You have a wife and three kids who need you and want you to be with them, do not, do not give up.

I am glad to hear from you tonight, I have been and am really concerned about you my HEDS friend...

Take care...You will be good.

Melinda

Kris,

You are not done yet!

You are one of the toughest strongest guys I know. Courage and compassion are part of you too.

You.CAN.make.it.

I promise.

God promises too.

Take care.

Hang.on.

kris, i was glad to see you checking in, but very sorry it's with such painful news. when do you see your dr again? i'd hope the exercise might strength, but maybe it was too much - any relationship or just what you have to deal with?

hang in. love and hugs and prayers, my friend.

In the above reply I was saying you can make it in support of Kris. I was NOT trying to direct anyone to any websire. Grrrr compuyers!

Thanks!

Computers.

I kant tipe...

i dont even know what to say except to hang in there, nothing ever stays the same ...my thoughts and prayers are with you
~stinke~

The moment when you think you absolutely cannot stand one more second in your body... Look deep into the eyes of your babies.

They don't care that you are broken or crippled. They would do anything to make it so you don't hurt. They never think of you as half a man.

You are their daddy, the only one. They love you with all their innocense and joy. Twenty years from now, they are going to know, REALLY KNOW how much pain and agony you put up with to be their father. You have honor and courage and they will respect and thank you for it.

They would never give up on you...so, don't give up on them.

HUGS and support to you.

Chris, I wish I had something more worthwhile to say other then the normal that really doesn't do too much. The only thing I can say is think of your wife & kids. You guys have had so many trials in life in just the past couple of months that I've been hanging out, too much for one person. If you ever need to talk, I am usually here. It can only get better...

I know some people get sick of hearing, "hang in there" but you have to for your children , your wife, family and friends. I may not comment a lot but I do read them and I could say one of the things that stands out the most to me about you is for everything you've gone through and every your still going through you've always been so positive . Even joke about things that have happen.....please please listen to everyone and realize the pain you will cause everyone by dueling something your only going to regret. Hugs and lots of prayers

Kris, First thing I want to say is you and your family are in my prayers. I understand your pain I also know all to well about wanting to end all the pain and suffering. I've been there recently. Please don't give up, get some help to take some of the stress off of you. Call your dr. try to go see a counselor so that you can get the anger out apropriately.

If you need help with the kids there are programs out there. I'm on a waiting list myself for Options and caregivers respite. I'm so sorry your having so much pain and suffering. Your family loves you and needs you, Kris. Call me, text me please let me know your ok and going to keep fighting.

Gentle healing hugs,
Marci

Im so sorry that your day is awful. U r a tough person and hoping tmrw will be better. I don't know a lot about ESD but I have RA and some days are just unbearable. Have u changed pain medication lately? Maybe a higher dose or change could help. Hope tmrw is brighter!
Xoxo

funny how they're so careful to keep us just a tad undermedicated....

with very real concern,
jen