Non pain related personal discussions

As of today I am sick and tired seeing this forum turned into an informal chat room to discuss pets, uncles or hubby's prostate problems. I don't need to see pictures of peoples pets or grandchildren either. This is supposed to be about chronic pain ONLY.

I've actually spoken to the moderators. If you look up the name of this is a thread it was started by one of the moderators so that people could get it off the "introduce yourself, chronic pain thread". If you don't this kind of conversation you on turn off/unsubscribe to this thread and stay on the other pain threads. The point was that many people that are in pain are isolated, and having someone to talk to eases the pain and their day. I think the moderators were trying to come up with the way to solve this by starting just a talking thread/subject.

Maybe one of the moderators can come out here and explain how to shut off this subject so you don't have these email and you can stay on the subject you do want. This was started simply to have a place to connect for those what wanted it. You don't have to be on this thread or read any of the information.

I've been on the pain threads, put out questions and information about pain and the anything that I could do to help. I answered this one because it was started for that purpose. I'm sorry it upset you so much but just turn it off. Jennifer

Turn off this subject, it was intended for anyone to say anything

Turn this subject off

Then another thread should start for lonely people and pets. This thread has been for people who have chronic pain and suffering. We are also feeling alone with our pain. But I don't want to hear about pets. This is about people. Make a lonely people column. I am alone with my pain. Do you think my husband or my family really understands having pain every day and trying to live a normal life as possible? Or going out to dinner with friends and sneaking a pain pill into your mouth with out anyone noticing it? Or everyone is having a drink and a good time and you are faking it? This is what this column is about. I feel my pain, no one else can feel it unless they have been through the same thing. My back hurts. I can't even go to one store to look for underwear with out feeling like my back is cracking. When I'm in pain I get overwhelmed and afraid that this time it will not go away. I want to, and am planning on a 4 day trip where we have to fly, and I am afraid that the pain is going to ruin the one vacation I have had in a long time. How much can I put my family through? I have 8 other brothers and sisters. 6 of them won't talk to me because they think I am faking it or using it as an excuse to get out of things until one day I got so mad at them I told them that they could all go to hell.
THESE ARE THINGS I ALWAYS WANTED TO TELL THE CONNECT GROUP BUT DIDN'T BECAUSE I DID NOT WANT TO HOG THE GROUP, I WANTED FEEDBACK ON MY PAIN AND NOW I SHOULD JUST DELETE THE EMAIL? I DON'T THINK SO. THE LONELY PEOPLE SHOULD START THEIR OWN BLOG.
Marield65

Justin I would like your feedback on a post I just put on this site. We need some rules. It is all explained in my blog.Marie (MARIELD65)

I suggest you scroll to the top of this thread where you just posted and look at the title. I didn't start this thread, I just made one comment to be kind. I'm sorry you can't see that.

Then the forum got changed, I didn't know about it, so where is the chronic pain forum, and why did I get the email? Sorry, but I am so upset. Marield65

Jen how do I get my reply to the other forum?

Marie, I truly am sorry you're so upset but I'm not a moderator. I didn't start this thread, and I don't like getting yelled that. I posted one kind post and it set off all hell breaking loose. I'm not answering anymore, I'm done sorry. Get one of the real moderators to help you. Im truly surprised that a thread put up after this idea was already discussed on a thread, and people said it was a good idea on that thread in the Pain forum, would cause this much grief.