While I don't know what kind of pain you're dealing with, I understand about chronic pain. I'm constently in pain.

And it's always good to get stuff off your chest. :-) Helps so you don't bottle it up. And from experience I know that is never good.

I know its very hard , and I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. I try and distract , but there are just somedays when nothing seems to help, and you just feel miserable and the only thing that might help is a hug . Sometimes just hearing "I understand "is all I need to be able to bear things another few minutes , but for some there is not that support in 3 d world , sad to have to say that , but thats where these clubs help, because we don't share necessarily the same illnesses or our pain is variable , but t is a safe place to say what we are feeling , not be judged , and be supported ,.We are are all dealing with pain .
I am not sure what your pain is stemming from? Could epsom salts baths help? Swimming , or hot tub, putting a board in between mattress / elevating the head of your bed? Just some ideas .
I hope others who have been dealing a long time with Chronic pain can stop by and give some suggestions. I would sure welcome them too.
take care , and know I care ----

missionkd

Hi, I'm sorry you are going through so much pain. Wrap your arms around your self give a little squeeze and that's a hug from me. As others have already stayed I don't know what kind of pain your having. I realize pain is pain no matter the type & it just plain hurts. If you could share what your pain stems from I really believe we would all be able to help you more with different suggestions. Do you have a PM dr? How about have you tried meditation, guided imagery, or self hypnosis for pain? You Tube has some wonderful videos for all of these they have helped me a lot over the years to lessen the pain. Sending up prayers for healing and strength. Please keep us updated on how your doing. I hope you are able to get a peaceful nights sleep and your pain behaves.

Hugs & God Bless
Lisa

As with others, without knowing what kind of pain your having it's hard to give you ideas how to specifically deal with it.

I noticed that your a teacher who works with Special Ed/Behavioral Challenged Children. I'm sure that can be a very physical and stressful job. Dealing with that each day probably ads to your pain, it's a tough job.

If you'd tell us a little more about where your pain is maybe we can give you some suggestions on how to help alleviate it for a while. Can't promise days, but maybe a few hours or so?

Take care,

Kat

it wears you down.also trying to explain to people family friends..people you work with I dont think they can truly understand..so its nice to come across people who understand because they go through it/relate..I try and adjust my life ..example I have less pain/symptoms early on in the day..by the afternoon its when Im at my worse..I try and juggle things to rest then..then I can do a little more later..I look so well outwardly..but some days it just feels to much..I try to keep my stress down now because when tired..when stressed Im in more pain..coming in with the warmest of hugs..

hugglies to ya no matter what!

you came to the exactly right place for hugs - that is FOR SURE!! we like to give hugs round here. i bet one day you will be on and see i will be needing a hug or a kind word and you will be there for me - just wait, it comes around. it is a lovely group to find and i am so glad you found it/us.

sadly, there are many who have been dealing with chronic pain for years, but - yay!! they may have some great suggestions that will help you!

i like that we can be here for one another and the other people in our lives are not....how to say it....brain cramp - don't know how to say it - but friends on here get it and there is nothing like that. it is a comfort to be understood and accepted.

you may need a different dr. or a different approach with your dr. or even a different type of dr. alltogether. would you mind sharing more so we can understand better?

glad you are here, elizabeth

so sorry 4 the lack of compassion u r getting at home . those close to me are the only thing at times that keep me going . may u find comfort here in this group . good luck in your unfortunate journey . i do understand the agony involved in constant , chronic pain and wish u many hugs and prayers ..