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Heather-Calhoun posted in the group Sex & Relationships

I live in an area that is very bad for drugs. That being said, as someone with a chronic condition I’m not even comfortable taking pain medication because I feel like it makes me a target. Does anyone else run into this problem when dating? I won’t even take gabapentin because apparently it has a high street value

5 Comments

EmilyXLC
2 years, 3 months ago

That’s definitely something to keep in mind… It’s awful that this is even something that has to be considered when we take these kinds of medications. My father, who lived with chronic pain alongside his disabilities, always told me about how he never discussed his medications with people after catching theft in the act, time and time again.…Read More
eclecticzebra
2 years, 3 months ago

I’m not sacrificing my comfort for fears. I have taken them for over 13 years at this moment. I was born and raised in an area, where YES, you may be a target in the parking lot etc. They do sit and watch, lurk behind you in line to hear what you are picking up etc. Pharmacies in those areas typically will have a guard go to your car with you…Read More
- EmilyXLC
  2 years, 3 months ago
  
  @eclecticzebra I’m a longtime fan of the ole baseball bat lol
  - cinlin
    1 year, 9 months ago
    
    @emilyxlc hi I have one in my car
    - EmilyXLC
      1 year, 9 months ago
      
      @cinlin You can never be too safe anymore!

William Slover posted in the group Sex & Relationships

The Truth About How Chronic Pain Affects Relationships

Whether you're living with pain or know someone with chronic pain, the truth about how chronic pain affects relationships can be complicated.

https://painresource.com/lifestyle/sex-relationships/the-truth-about-how-chronic-pain-affects-relationships/

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EmilyXLC
2 years, 2 months ago

Now THIS is something that doesn’t get discussed enough. People seem understanding until it begins inconveniencing them.
eclecticzebra
2 years, 2 months ago

Top reason I got divorced, and not in the way you think. It’s very difficult to suffer with chronic pain and other ailments and still be viewed as ‘normal’ just because you just literally crawled to the kitchen and made the kids grilled cheese. I’d rather be alone than have someone sit and watch vs. getting off their @ss and helping-better…Read More
- EmilyXLC
  2 years, 2 months ago
  
  @eclecticzebra Ugh. I am right there with you. When you are chronically ill, there is NO room for a lazy and non-understanding partner.