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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too much for me

uncommoncondition
uncommoncondition
Hi guys.
I have been very busy looking after my aging parents. My mother unexpectedly got sick at 78 and is in the hospital hanging onto her life. My dad who is 85 sits in the house and stares out the window waiting for her to come home.She is all that matters to him. He has dementia due to Parkinson's.
This stress has sent my chronic pain into overload and I'm finding I am losing control of my nerves.
In one year I have had to come to grips with my possibly losing both parents and as well losing my son as he begins his journey to become female. I will have gained a daughter but it still is hard to lose the son I knew for 25 years.
This is allot for a simple man who is battling chronic pain in many parts of his body and mind. The pain meds make me feel like I have drug dementia which makes handling stressful events even worse.

I may be away at times but I will try to check in and read a few posts.

The Chronic pain group is great and I have enjoyed getting to know some of you and hope to continue. Hugs to all
ItsJustMe2012
ItsJustMe2012
Oh my, you have a lot on you. I admire your attitude about your son. It is sad that all parents can't have the attitude you do. I had 5 girls and 1 boy. An accident claimed by sons life when he was 23, 12 years ago last Sunday.

You will make it through this unbelievably difficult and painful time. And you will be able to help others going through similar situations. Be good to yourself. Praying for you, your Mom, Dad and son
Aronia
Aronia
((( hug)))) you certainly have a lot to deal with .. So much sadness.
I wish you lots of strength to get through this difficult time.
billwfriend
billwfriend
I agree there is a lot going on in your life....I met two transexual gals on Guam when I was there....he is facing a very hard path to go thru this....I understand only things that I understand and to me I cannot understand those decisions....
this seems to me to call for prayer for mom and dad to accept what God has for them now and when their times come.

I am sorry your pain keeps you from being able to make the best of these stressful times....hugs bill
oldcper
oldcper
You certainly have a lot on your plate, too much for one person to handle.

You say that your pain meds make you tired and foggy. Do you take your pain meds every day? I ask because if you do and you're still getting the drowsy/euphoric effects your medications may be too strong.

I hope that your mother recovers soon.

take care
jeremy1999
jeremy1999
I'm praying for you! I hope you feel better soon. I know you're going through a really rough time right now, but it is going to get better. Hugs!
ChickenTikka
ChickenTikka
@Uncommon...
sorry you are dealing with other problems on top of pain.

I often think if I could just focus on me for a while I might get better...probably just a fantasy but I think there are additional layers to dealing with chronic pain, responsibilities like family with problems, being alone to cope with everything.

Church is the last place I'd expect support, my experiences were negative there and I gave up.

If you decide to go to a religious minister to talk about your son try the Unitarians, they will be more accepting and understanding.
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