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tborges posted in the group Mental Health

How do you manage feelings of anxiety or depression on days when it feels particularly overwhelming?

KM1985 posted in the group Fibromyalgia

Hi all. I’m new to this group. Is anyone here from the Toronto (Canada) area? I’ve been looking for local support groups but Google has turned up nothing, sadly.

William Slover posted in the group Chronic Pain

It’s not too late to find the perfect gift for a Chronic Pain sufferer…

Holiday Gift Ideas for Those With Chronic Pain

verwhelmed by holiday shopping? Check out Pain Resource's 12 holiday gift ideas for those with chronic pain.

https://painresource.com/chronic-pain/holiday-gift-ideas-for-those-with-chronic-pain/

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William Slover posted in the group Chronic Pain

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Burnout When Living With Chronic Illness

Does the holiday season tend to leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained? There's a word for that, and it's called holiday burnout.

https://painresource.com/chronic-pain/5-ways-to-avoid-holiday-burnout-when-living-with-chronic-illness/

Suzzee33 posted in the group Chronic Pain

Well turns out I don’t have my IC again. We have a hospital that sux here I was telling them I couldn’t pee that I had to bare down and go every 30 minutes so not much sleep for me
Went to the ER the Dr was rude and said they gave you antibiotics twice…I was like yeah but there not working. He told me to go home and take napoxsen . I was in…Read More

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EmilyXLC
2 years ago

Oh nooooo @Suzzee33 bless your heart. These doctors shouldn’t be practicing. HUG HUG HUG.
- Suzzee33
  2 years ago
  
  @emilyxlc I am telling you. I hear stories all the time that people go to that hospital and get sent home and die..
eclecticzebra
2 years ago

Be the one who makes them change- file a formal complaint- Attny General etc. No way should any medical establishment have such a negative view from the general public. Sorry you are going through this 🙁
- EmilyXLC
  2 years ago
  
  @eclecticzebra THIS. It’s hard to think straight after this kind of crap happens, but you are right.
  - Suzzee33
    2 years ago
    
    @emilyxlc yes it is. You get more depressed and feel hopeless
- Suzzee33
  2 years ago
  
  @eclecticzebra I think I will. Thank you

hardslide posted in the group Fibromyalgia

Recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. In a great deal of pain right now and nothing seems to be working. What is most effective in alleviating your pain?

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EmilyXLC
2 years ago

Hello @hardslide and welcome to the community. I am so sorry to hear that you are in a lot of pain– I hope these articles will be helpful: https://painresource.com/fibromyalgia/4-natural-remedies-for-fibromyalgia/ https://painresource.com/news-experts/ask-the-experts/ask-the-expert-drug-free-ways-to-fight-fibromyalgia/

MEC77 posted in the group Fibromyalgia

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia back in 2010. I have tried all kinds of prescription medications and have never found anything to really work for me. I also feel like it is different with everyone: what might work for me may not work for 20 others. That being said: I use cannabis and I exercise. Yoga has helped me a lot, as well. I am prescribed…Read More

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EmilyXLC
2 years ago

@mec77 thank you for sharing with us– it is amazing how much moving our bodies and focusing on our mindsets can help some things.

glockdeadgorgeous posted in the group Chronic Pain

Is anyone else dealing with Toxic Positivity from their support system?

What is Toxic Positivity?

Article shared with me on Toxic Positivity

https://www.greatlakespsychologygroup.com/trending-topics/what-is-toxic-positivity/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the-current_email_toxic-positivity_9-13-22

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Suzzee33
2 years ago

Never heard about this before
Suzzee33
2 years ago

I will pray for you to get help and healing from this .
- glockdeadgorgeous
  2 years ago
  
  @suzzee33 Thanks Suzzee! I know that my family being positive is them trying their best to support me!
EmilyXLC
2 years ago

It’s tough, @glockdeadgorgeous because everyone just deals with everything differently. I know the ‘fake it til you make it’ mindset works for some folks, but that just is not applicable to everyone. ESPECIALLY when it comes to chronic pain and illness. Hugs to you.
- glockdeadgorgeous
  2 years ago
  
  @emilyxlc My problem right now, is that I am ready to come to terms with the fact and accept the fact that after my car accident and two surgeries, I now have a chronic pain condition and I just want help from them in creating a new life plan for myself and adujusting my goals to meet my new circumstances. They still want me to undergo…Read More
  - Suzzee33
    2 years ago
    
    @glockdeadgorge I read that article and never knew about this….so sad to have to go threw so happy your family understands..
  - EmilyXLC
    2 years ago
    
    @glockdeadgorgeous That is heartbreaking to hear– I am so sorry. People tend to like to cling to their previous perceptions of people for their comfort and convenience, even when it ends up hurting someone. I think this is why it is so important for those of us who experience chronic pain/illness to have our tribe of those who *truly*…Read More

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