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Struggling with pain and lack of sleep

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'm sorry, I just didn't know what you meant...Sorry :(

    x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Notagainvitelina wrote: »


    i see you do so so much to support other people and your caring and understanding nature is something that shines through and i'm not just saying that to make you feel better, i'm saying it because it's true. Sometimes when we're feeling low our brain tells us horrible things and makes us feel unworthy.You are worth a million and much much more eve if you don't feel like, i know shits really hard but hang in there, persist with the uncomfortable feeling, i know it's horrible but you can do it, you can do hard things, keep pushing *hug*


    Thank you so much :heart:

    Your reply means a lot.

    Hope your doing okay *hug*s
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Thank you lovely :heart:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    How are you feeling?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Fine thanks.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hey BananaMonkey,

    It can be scary when you don't feel in control of your thoughts and don't feel yourself. Sometimes we can't get to the root of what's causing us to feel or not feel a certain way, and that's okay.

    It can often help though to try to focus on what it is that does help you during those times when you are doing okay. I remember you mentioned in a previous thread about nature, that a walk outside focusing on sights and sounds helps. What else might you be able to think of to help reduce the intensity of the emotions?

    I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder injury and it's effect on your sleep - is it something you'd feel able to go back to your GP about?

    We're here to help you work through whatever it is *hug*
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Good to hear you're still fine :) xx
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    raich wrote: »
    Hey BananaMonkey,

    It can be scary when you don't feel in control of your thoughts and don't feel yourself. Sometimes we can't get to the root of what's causing us to feel or not feel a certain way, and that's okay.

    It can often help though to try to focus on what it is that does help you during those times when you are doing okay. I remember you mentioned in a previous thread about nature, that a walk outside focusing on sights and sounds helps. What else might you be able to think of to help reduce the intensity of the emotions?

    I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder injury and it's effect on your sleep - is it something you'd feel able to go back to your GP about?

    We're here to help you work through whatever it is *hug*

    I only just went to the doctors on Thursday just gone. So dont really wanna go back now. It's just on and off. I hope I can sleep tonight.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Have you tried the heat patches or similar? I find these help more than some painkillers. Plus, they don't have such horrible side effects that some painkillers do.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I have tried them before, I didnt find they helped, and I cant use deep heat cos it make my skin really itchy. I have deep freeze that helps. My brother has something wrong with his neck which causes him to have pain in his neck and shoulder and arm, he said its genetic so gonna mention that to my doctor next time I am there if it carries on. He said they cant do anything to help. Just gotta deal with it.

    I'm okay. I know others are going through more important things.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    What can be more important that your health? Physical or mental - they are both hugely connected and everyone's needs are important here *hug*

    Definitely sounds worth mentioning to the doctor and perhaps asking your brother if he has found anything that really helps?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Thank you Jo, I did mention it to my brother, he hasn't found anything that helps. I've got some stronger painkillers from the doctor, but can only take two a day, I've not really been taking them much to be honest, it's not as bad as it's been, was worse last time.

    I'll be okay. Have to be

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    It sounds like the pain is definitely affecting your sleep :( x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    HannahBannanna wrote: »
    It sounds like the pain is definitely affecting your sleep :( x

    Pretty much.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    At least you've found the cause though, right?:) x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    HannahBannanna wrote: »
    At least you've found the cause though, right?:) x

    Not really cos it may not be that. It's just something that it could be.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    It sounds like it is :) What else could it be then?:s xx
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I don't know. Your like expecting me to know what is wrong with me when I don't.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hey, that isn't it at all; no.

    What's going on in life for you atm?x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    HannahBannanna wrote: »
    Hey, that isn't it at all; no.

    What's going on in life for you atm?x

    Feels like it.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hun,I'm sorry if I made you feel that's it.But that is not how I was being; not at all.I was trying to understand better sorry x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Okay, cool.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Feeling better?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    No.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    What have you been trying, aside from the medication for your shoulder?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    When I thoughts things couldnt any worse. Been put on a personal improvement plan at work. Literally feel like walking away and leaving it all behind.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Heya again,

    Things will get better Hun. They will.

    What happened in terms of work?I know and understand how hard it is but maybe it's good support will be in place for you at work.x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    They wont get better
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You do not know that as fact.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I really do.

    My job is the only thing I am good at, or at least I thought I was, and I may lose it.
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